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giizhaa adv tmp nj
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beforehand; in advance; ahead of time



giizhaa ;

giizhaa rg
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nj
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Giizhaa gii-ozhiitaa wii-izhaad oodenaang.

He got ready to go to town.
 rg
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Giizhaa ningii'-giizhizaan waa'-miijiyaan dagoshinaan onaagoshik.

I already made my meal for when I get home this evening.
 nj
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Giizhaa gidaa-ozhiitaamin. Giga-mawadisaanaan awe bezhig ikwe.

Go get ready and we'll visit that certain lady.
 rg
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