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nawaj adv deg rg
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nawaj can indicate that a quality is of a higher degree. It is more so than on some other occasion or elsewhere. 



Gegaa go gaawiin ninisidawinawaasii awe niitaawis. Nawaj noongom bakade.

I almost didn't recognize my cousin. He's a lot thinner now.
es
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Bezhig nawaj zhaangaso minik midaaswi.

One and nine makes ten.
rg
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Nawaj gozigwan iwe ashkikomaan apiich idash iwe biiwaabik.

Lead is heavier than iron.
es
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Jiigitawag gidaa-ganoonaa. Nawaj igo gagiibishe

You'll have to talk close to his ear. He's getting deafer.
nj
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Nawaj bekaa ikidon.

Say it slower.
nj
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Mangitoon nawaj i' ishkwaandem imaa ataasoowigamigong.

Make the door on that shed bigger.
es
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Nawaj gaanda'amiidaa. Giga-nagajibizomin ishkodewidaabaan.

Let's walk a little faster. We'll miss the train.
nj
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