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/-endaagwad/ final

 
it is thought, is considered, seems
 
Type:
final
Subtypes:
vii
Variants:
endaagod
biigiskaadendaagwad vii it is boring
gagiibaadendaagwad vii it is thought foolish, seems foolish
ganawendaagwad vii it is taken care of, protected, kept
maazhendaagwad vii it is a sad situation, is a bad situation
migoshkaadendaagwad vii it is considered a nuisance, is a bother, is worrisome
miikawaadendaagozi vai s/he is beautiful, is thought beautiful
wenipanendaagwad vii it is thought easy
zanagendaagwad vii it is considered difficult, is considered challenging
ziigwanendaagwad vii it feels like spring

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