A great suggestion from Darren Okemaysim (via Facebook) to help develop vocabulary:
| Kitchen Vocabulary | Darren's phonetic pronunciation key | |
|---|---|---|
| kotawânâpisk | (ko.tu.waa.naa.pisk) | stove |
| tahkastêpicikan | (taah.kus.tey.pi.chi.gun) | fridge |
| âkwacikan | (aa.gwu.chi.gun) | freezer |
| akocikan | (u.goo.chi.gun) | cupboard or drawer |
| oyâkana | (oo.yaa.gu.nu) | dishes |
| minihkwâcikana | (mi.neeh.kwaa.chi.gu.nu) | cups |
| askihk | (us.keehk) | kettle |
| êmihkwân | (ey.meeh.kwaan) | spoon |
| cîstahasêpon | (chees.tu.hu.sey.pon) | fork |
| môhkomân | (moe.koo.maan) | knife |
| kapatêstamâkan | (ku.pu.teys.tu.maa.gun) | ladle |
| napwên | (nu.pweyn) | frying pan |
| kisîpêkiyâkanêmâkahk | (ki.see.pey.gi.yaa.gu.ney.maa.gaahk) | kitchen sink |
| kisîpêkiyâkanêwâpoy | (ki.see.pey.ku.yaa.gu.ney.waa.poy) | dishwashing liquid |
| wâsaskotêpicikan | (waa.sus.ko.tey.pi.chi.gun) | light switch |
| pîhkâtêwâpôhkân | (peeh.kaa.tey.waa.pooh.kaan) | coffee pot |
| wâsênamâwin | (waa.sey.nu.maa.win) | window |
| pâhkôkwêhon | (paah.koo.kwey.hon) | towel |