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booch adv man rg
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it is necessary; it is certain; no matter what

Note:
indicates an event occurred despite problems or attempts to prevent it, or that nothing can or should prevent a future event 



booch ;

booch rg
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Gaawesa. Booch igo indaa-izhaasiin.

I really can't go.
 rg
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Gidaana-gii-onji'in booch igo gii-izhichigeyan.

You went right ahead and did it even after I told you not to.
 rg
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Booch igo gii-ni-maajaad nishiime.

My sister left anyway.
 rg
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Booch igo ingii-kashkitoon aana-gii-gichi-zanagak owe gaa-inanoonigooyaan.

I accomplished the task I was assigned anyway, even though it was hard.
 es
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Booch igo niwii-izhaa oodenaang wii-maa'ishkamaan

I'm going to town anyway to shop.
 rg
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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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