Duluth Ojibwe Language Pronunciation Guide
OJIBWE WORDS FOR BUSINESSES
| OBJIBWE | ENGLISH |
|---|---|
| Miigwech | Thank you |
| Chi-miigwech | Big thank you |
| Miigwech aapiji | Thank you very much |
| Boozhoo | Greeting/Hello/Welcome |
| Aaniin | Greetings, etc. |
| Giga-waabamin miinawaa | I'll see you again |
| Baakaakosin | Open |
| Gibaakosin | Closed |
| Inini (wag) | Man (men) - (restroom) |
| Ikwe (wag) | Woman (women) |
| Mino-giizhigad | (be a or have a) Nice Day |
| Zaaga'amoowigamig or Miiziiwigamig | Bathroom, restroom (Unisex) |
| Gwiiwizens (ag) | Boy (s) |
| Ikwezens (ag) | Girl (s) |
Places connected with Duluth that have Ojibwe names
Onigamiinsing (Duluth) – Place of the little portage also known as Duluth
Gichi Ode Akiing park – Place of a grand heart on mother earth, also known as Gichi Ode Akiing Park
Waabizheshikana trail – The Marten Trail