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odaanaang adv loc nj
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behind, at the back, in the rear

Antonym: niigaan adv loc

Odaanaang bimibatoowan odayan gaa-bimaagonebizod.

The snowmobiler's dog is running behind him.
 nj
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Odaanaang ayaa gichi-gitigaan.

There is a big garden in the back.
 nj
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Zhegoninjiinin giniijaanis odaanaang otigwaaning ji-gikenimad giishpin aakozid.

Stick your hand behind your child's head to find out if s/he is sick (with a fever).
 nj
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Naangidaabii odaanaang gaa-bi-ayaad.

It's easy for him to pull the load because he's coming along behind (someone else).
 nj
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