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wawenabi vai nj
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s/he is sits down, stays seated; s/he makes a place for h/ self to sit



niwawenab 1s ind; wawenabi 3s ind; wawenabid 3s conj; wewenabid 3s ch-conj; Stem: /wawenabi-/

niwawenab1s ind nj
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wawenabi 3s ind nj
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wawenabid3s conj nj
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wewenabid3s ch-conj nj
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Wawenabi waa-tanagindang dibaajimoo-mazina'igan.

She's sitting herself down to read the newspaper.
 nj
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reduplication of: onabi

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