Words and Phrases for the Cafe
The following phrases are part of an effort to encourage use of Ojibwe around town, outside of class with friends and family. In Grand Marais, Minnesota, the Java Moose (Makademashkikiwaaboo Mooz) is a favorite place to chat, catch up on the news and get a cup of black medicine water (or something more fun and fancy).
We encourage you to pair up, practice the phrases and come to Grand Marais or take the language to a makademashkikiwaaboogamig (cafe) near you!
Greetings
Boozhoo!
Hello!
Goshkozin!
Wake up!
Mino-ishkwaa-naawakwe!
Good afternoon!
Mino-Ziigwan!
Happy Spring!
Niminawaanigoz ji-waabaminan omaa!
I am happy to see you here!
Biindigen!
Welcome!
Ordering
Akawe onaakonan:
First decide about this:
Awenen awid Gaashpinadood?
Who is the customer/buyer?
Awenen awid Wedaawed?
Who is the cashier/trader?
Translate line below:
Then begin your order:
Aaniin minwendaman waa-minikwaadaman?
What would you like to drink?
Niwii-minikwaadaan ______.
I will have (to drink) ______.
Aaniin epiitag?
What size?
Agaashiin – Small
Michaa – Large
Gichi-michaa – Extra large
Aaniin enagindeg __________ ?
What is the cost for ____________ ?
Diba’amawishin ___________ daga.
Pay me ____________ please.
Gego ziigwebinangen.
Don’t spill it.
Menu Items
Makademashkikiwaaboo – Coffee / Java
Makadeziinzibakwad-makademashkikiwaaboo – Mocha
Waabigan-makademashkikiwaaboo – Latte
miinawaa doodooshaaboo – with milk
miinawaa daataagwa’iganaaboo – with oat milk
miinawaa bagaanaaboo-doodooshaaboo – with almond milk
miinawaa ziinzibaakwad – with sugar
miinawaa dibishkoo ziinzibaakwad – with sweetener
niizh endaaso mamaagonigaadewan – two pumps
wiishkobii-akwaadawemin – vanilla
ozawaa-ziizibakwadaaboo – carmel
mashkawiziwinaaboo – energy drink
Maaniwaang-begishkiboodeg – Smoothie
wewaagijiizid – banana
ode’imin – strawberry
Aniibiishaaboo – Tea
Miskwanagek-aniibiishaaboo – Chai Tea
Leaving
Miigwech!
Thanks!
Giga-waabamin miinawaa!
I will see you again!