MICHIF FOR THE BEDROOM
LI MICHIF POOR LA SHAAMBR ITA
KAA KOWISHIMOOHK
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Naashkay.
Make the bed.
Mayshkoohtaashta lii draa’d / lii koovart.
Change the sheets / the blankets.
Dayooshtikwanaan.
I have a headache.
Enn tet daaryii dawayhtayn.
I need a pillow.
Kishkaa toon bitayn.
Get dressed.
Si li taan chi kowishimoohk.
Its bedtime.
Kowishimo.
Go to sleep.
Napwaykina toon bitayn.
Fold your clothes.
Akoota toon bitayn.
Hang up your clothes.
Kipaha la port / yoohtayna la port.
Close / open the door.
Mooshaahkina toon bitayn.
Pick up your clothes.
Antsoor la koovart wiikihtoowuk.
Married under the blanket. (refers to common-law)
Namooya a swayr. Dayayshkooshin.
Not tonight. Im tired.
Kipaha li shaasii / Yoohtayna li shaasii.
Close / open the window.
Kipaha lii ridoo / Yoohtayna lii ridoo.
Close / open the curtains.
Aen Roogaroo aayow didaan ma shaamb di bitayn.
There’s a Roogaroo in my closet.
Ishkooshini.
Push over.
Ootway daan li lii ooshchi.
Get away from the bed (to the dog).
Kaaya kwaashkwaahti disseu li lii.
Don’t jump on the bed.
Kipaha la light / yoohtayna la light.
Turn the light off / on.