The 7 Pronouns

by Manidoo | Last Updated: March 10, 2021

The Ojibwe language uses 7 pronouns

Pronouns List

# Person PronounEnglishOjibwe
1st PersonI, Me My Niin or n’
2nd PersonGiin(Kiin)Giin or g’
3rd PersonHe, She, TheyWiin
4th PersonUs(Exclusive)*Niinwi
5th PersonUs (Inclusive)** Giinwi
6th PersonAll of youGiinwaa
7th PersonAll of themWiinwaa

*Includes everyone in the room, except the person you’re speaking to.

**Includes everyone in the room