nibi

See also: nibì

Algonquin

Etymology

From Ojibwe nibi, from Proto-Algonquian *nepyi, from Proto-Algic *nepiʔi (“water”).

Noun

nibi

1. water

Japanese

Romanization

nibi

1. Rōmaji transcription of にび

Ojibwe

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Algonquian *nepyi, from Proto-Algic *nepiʔi (“water”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nɪˈbɪ/

Noun

nibi inan (stem nibyi-, locative nibiing, distributive locative nibiikaang)

1. water

   Anaamakamig bimaabikisin i'iw nibi.

   The water line runs under the ground.

   Wegonen minikwewin eyaayan. Nitii na, nibi na, maagizhaa gaapii.

   What do you have to drink? Tea? Water? Or maybe coffee?

See also

• -bii
• -gam-

References

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

Piedmontese

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

nibi m

1. kite (bird)
2. red kite (sp. Milvus milvus)

References

• Piedmontese Dictionary https://www.dissionaripiemonteis.com/