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ishpendaagozi vai es
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s/he is highly respected



indishpendaagoz 1s ind; ishpendaagozi 3s ind; ishpendaagozid 3s conj; eshpendaagozid 3s ch-conj; Stem: /ishpendaagozi-/

indishpendaagoz1s ind es
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ishpendaagozi3s ind nj
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es
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ishpendaagozid3s conj nj
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es
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eshpendaagozid3s ch-conj nj
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es
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gii'-ishpendaagozi3s ind pst nj
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Ishpendaagoziwag gichi-anishinaabeg gii-wiijitwaawaad gegoo.

Elders are highly respected when they are helping with something.
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Word Family

(passive) ishpendan vti think highly of, esteem, respect it
ishpendaagozi vai s/he is highly respected ishpendaagwad vii it is highly regarded, is highly respected, is esteemed

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