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weweni adv man nj
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properly, correctly, carefully



weweni ;

weweni gh
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nj
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Ayaapii go gii-niisijiwan iwe miikana. Weweni go bimibizoniken.

There are spots where the road is eroded. Be careful while you're driving.
 es
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Jiikaagamin iwe aniibiish. Weweni ogii-minwaagamitoon.

The tea was real good. He brewed it really well.
 es
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Onaabandan weweni iwe waa-mamooyan.

Select very carefully what you want to take.
 es
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Memwech igo weweni wii'-wiisini.

He has to have a full-course meal.
 nj
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Wakewan i'iw akwaandawaagan. Weweni.

That ladder is weak. Careful!
 es
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Weweni odaminog.

Play nicely.
 gh
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Weweni gidaa-naanaagadawendam waa'-izhichigeyan.

Think carefully about what you are going to be doing.
 nj
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Weweni inanjige'idizon. Gego miijiken gaa-boozaag.

Keep to a proper diet. Don't eat fatty things.
 nj
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The Ojibwe People's Dictionary is developed and maintained by:
Nora Livesay, Editor
John D. Nichols, Founder and Linguistic Editor

with support and collaboration from the University of Minnesota's Department of American Indian Studies and University Libraries.

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