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miinooj adv man nj
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do something against one's will or better judgement; nevertheless; reluctantly



miinooj ; miinooj igo ; miinooj iidog ; miinooj sa ;

miinooj gh
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lw
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nj
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miinooj igo lw
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miinooj iidog nj
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miinooj sa nj
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Miinooj igo niwii-odaabii'iwe ani-dibikak.

I'm going to try to drive in the dark anyway.
 lw
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Miinooj ninga-gagwejimaa nindoogimaam ji-ishpi-diba'amawid nawaj.

I'm going to ask my boss for a raise.
 nj
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Miinooj igo niwii-o-ataage.

I'm still going to go gamble.
 gh
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Miinooj iidog ninga-gagwejimaa.

I guess I'll ask him again.
 nj
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