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wiisagishkoozo vai es
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s/he hurts from crushing weight



niwiisagishkooz 1s ind; wiisagishkoozo 3s ind; wiisagishkoozod 3s conj; waasagishkoozod 3s ch-conj; Stem: /wiisagishkoozo-/

niwiisagishkooz1s ind rg
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wiisagishkoozo3s ind rg
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wiisagishkoozod3s conj rg
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waasagishkoozod3s ch-conj rg
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Ezhi-gawised naa a'aw mitig ezhi-wiisagishkoozod naa nisayenh.

The tree fell on my brother and hurt him.
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wiisagishkoozo /wiisagishkoozo-/: /wiisag-/
in pain, hurting, bitter
; /-ishkoode/
 it is weighted down, under pressure

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