atamaw

Ojibwe

Etymology

at- (“put, place”) +‎ -amaw (“do it for someone”)

Verb

atamaw (changed conjunct form etamawaad)

1. put (it) in a certain place for

   Naawininj gidaa-atamawaa asemaan biindaakoonad

   Put the tobacco right in the middle of her palm when you honor her.

2. serve

Related terms

• achigaade
• achigaazo
• achige

References

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