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Week 1 Test
Week 1 words and knowledge test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| daga | please |
| howa | good job |
| eya' | yes |
| ahaw | ok |
| gaawiin | no |
| mii gwech | thanks |
| aaniin | hi, how? |
| boozhoo | hi |
| Are you allowed to record ceremonies? | no |
| Before you ask something of an elder, what should you give them? | tobacco |
| Is it possible to learn Ojibwe without growing up with it? | yes |
| What language is spoken during ceremonies? | Ojibwe |
| Name the short vowels in Ojibwe. | a, i, o |
| Name the long vowels in Ojibwe. | aa, ii, oo, e |
| Why are the long vowels considered long? | It refers to the amount of time you hold on to the sound when you say it. |
| What does the glottal stop ' represent? | A short pause. |
| Name two letters in English that are not in Ojibwe. | F, L, Q, R, U, X, V, C |
| What is this system of writing called? | Double Vowel |
| Is the "G" in Ojibwe soft (George) or hard (Great)? | Hard |
| What sound does the "E" make? | The "ay" sound as in the word "way." |