't-ahcuwyal, 'cuwyal
verb ta 33
s/he hires h/; (with preverb only) s/he invites h/
Prefixed Verb Stem :
-ahcuwy-, -cuwy-
Unprefixed Verb Stem :
'cuwy-
Changed Verb Stem :
ehcuwy-, 'cuwy-
Verb Stem With Preverb :
-hcuwy-, -'cuwy-
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Cuwyin (cuwhin): nihtawoluhk naka nullumsin. | Hire me: I'm a good worker and I don't charge too much. |
| Kisi-'cuwyal Maliwol 'pehkihtun wikuwam naka 'kostokonikewkun. | She hired Mary to clean house and do her laundry. |
| Cuwyane Tepit ktokehkimkunen eli-epeskomayiq. | Let's hire David to teach us how to play ball. |
| Wen keti-'cuwyot kossonuwikewkun? | Whom are you going to hire to baby-sit your child? |
| Kisi-'cuwyut. (Ehcuwyut.) | Hiree. |
| 'Kossehcuwyal wikuwak. | She invited him into the house. |
| Nute-'cuwyal. | She invited him to go out (of room, house, etc.). |
| Toli-'cuwyal wikuwak. | She invited him to her house. |
Notes :
('tahcuwyal is preferred, but many younger speakers use 'cuwyal)
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