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michif Language
Michif Consonant/Vowel Blends


1. Sht oshtikwán (his/her head)
2. Shp ishpatinaw (uphill)
3. Zh ròzh (red) zhwal (horse)
4. Nd tánde (where)
5. Ch pichi (small) pchi
6. Sh késhpin (if) ásha (already)
7. Nn farinn (flour)
8. Ndo ndototán (I come from)
9. Nda ndawápamaw (I am going to see him/her)
10. Iw pápiw (she/he laughs)
11. Eu deu (two)
12. Oeu boeur (butter
13. Uy kekwuy (something)
14. Oe doekteur (doctor) (toe, Joe)
15. Aw vawntr (stomach)

Introduction | A language of Our Own | Lesson Index | Michif Audio CD Lessons for Beginners

Michif Pronounciation Guide
Pronunciation | Sounds and Spelling | Consonant/Vowel Blends
Nouns: Plural and Singular | Verbs: with Prefixes, Suffixes and Tenses

Michif Language Lessons
Lesson One | Lesson Two | Lesson Three | Lesson Four | Lesson Five
Lesson Six | Lesson Seven | Lesson Eight | Lesson Nine | Lesson Ten


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