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gisinaa vii rg
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it is cold (weather)



gisinaa 0s ind; gisinaag 0s conj; gesinaag 0s part; gisinaamagad 0s ind aug; Stem: /gisinaa-/

gisinaa 0s ind rg
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gisinaag0s conj rg
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gisinaamagad0s ind aug rg
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Giiwedinong ondaanimad wenji-gisinaag.

The wind is from the north -- that's why it's cold.
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Gisinaamagad agwajiing. Wiiwindibepizon.

It's cold outside. Wear a scarf.
 rg
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Gii-kashkadin i'iw zaaga'igan gii-kisinaag.

The lake froze over when it got cold.
 rg
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Gichi-gisinaadog igo. Bakwenaamowag igiweg mishtadimoog.

It must be really cold. You can see the horse's' breath.
 es
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Wii-gichi-gisinaamagad waabang.

It's going to be real cold tomorrow.
 rg
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Reduplicated Form: gagisinaa

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