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nemaab na

a pool ball; a marble



nemaab sg; nemaabiig pl; nemaabiins dim; Stem: /nemaaby-/

nemaabiig pl rg
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nemaabiins dim rg
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Gidaa-agimaag igiweg nemaabiinsag.

You should count the marbles.
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Odasigishimaan onemaabiinsiman.

He's putting his marbles together.
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nemaabii vai s/he plays pool

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