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aana- pv tns

[N]

in vain; without result; in spite of

See also: aano- pv tns [S]



Aana-onji'agwaa igiw abinoojiinyag, onjida miigaadiwaad.

Although I told the kids not to, they keep on fighting.
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Bemijigamaag indaana-gii-izhaa andawanokiiyaan.

I went to Bemidji to look for a job (but...).
 es
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Nibwaanawinaa 'aw ditibidaabaanens aana-wii-ombinag.

I can't lift that cart.
 es
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Ogigishkaan nibabiinzikawaagan aana-wii-piizikamaan.

I want to wear my jacket but he's got it on.
 es
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Aana-wii'-koji'aa ji-anokaadang.

They're going to try her to work on it.
 nj
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Nindaana-gii'-kagwejimaa ji-manisawid. Gaawiin idash mashi.

I've asked him to cut me some wood, but he hasn't yet.
 nj
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