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biindig adv loc rg
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inside, indoors



biindig ;

biindig rg
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es
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nj
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Biindig a'aw dazhi-migi ninday.

My dog is barking inside the house.
 rg
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Giizhoote imaa biindig.

It's warm inside.
 es
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Biindig atemagad iwe nindoodaabaan.

My car is in (the garage).
 rg
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Biindig awi-gwaabandan nibi.

Go inside and get a glass of water.
 nj
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Biindig dazhi-migi awe ninday.

My dog is barking inside the house.
 rg
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Biindig awi-giizhoozin.

Go warm up inside.
 nj
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The Ojibwe People's Dictionary is developed and maintained by:
Nora Livesay, Editor
John D. Nichols, Founder and Linguistic Editor

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