babaamenim

Ojibwe

Etymology

babaam- (around, about) + -enim (act on by thought)

Verb

babaamenim (changed conjunct form bebaamenimaad)

1. pay attention to
2. worry about, be preoccupied with
3. bother

   Gego babaamenimaaken.

   Don't bother him.

Related terms

• babaamendan
• ondamenim

See also

• maanoo (“don't bother, never mind”)
• migoshkaaji'

References

• The Ojibwe People's Dictionary https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/main-entry/babaamenim-vta