't-aluwehtun
verb ti 27
s/he tries to do it and fails, tries in vain to do it, tries unsuccessfully to do it; s/he tries in vain to get at it
Verb Stem :
-aluwehtu-
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Ntaluwehtun kenoq apc nkoti-qecehtun. | I tried and failed but I'm going to try again. |
| Nimske-sakiyaponil witapihil, yet eqecehtaq khakon 'taluwehtun. | She stopped off at her friend's house, but when she tried the door she couldn't open it. |
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Dolly | |
| example | Dolly | |
| Example | Dolly |