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danwewe vii nj
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there is the sound of shooting (gunfire) or an explosion in a certain place



danwewe 0s ind; danweweg 0s conj; endanweweg 0s ch-conj; danwewemagad 0s ind aug; Stem: /danwewe-/

danwewe 0s ind nj
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danweweg0s conj nj
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endanweweg0s ch-conj nj
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gii-tanwewe0s ind pst nj
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Aandi endanweweg. | Awasi-gakiiw danwewe.

Where is that shot coming from? | It's coming from over the portage.
 nj
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Wanako-niminaawaandawaagan danwewewan.

The fireworks are shot off at the end of the dock.
 nj
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danwewe /danwewe-/: /daN-/
there, in a certain place
; /-wewe/
it makes sound

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