minikwen
vai + o
s/he drinks (it)
(applicative)
minikwaadan
vti
use it for a drink
(derived noun)
minikwaajigan
adv qnt
a measure of liquid: a gallon
(derived noun)
minikwaajigan
ni
drinking vessel (larger than a cup): a glass, a mug, a tankard, a chalice
(verb of addiction)
minikweshki
vai
s/he drinks as a habit
(derived noun)
minikwewin
ni
something to drink, a beverage; alcohol (for drinking): liquor, spirits, whiskey
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