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Part of speech

preverb

Definition

using force; forcing self, in spite of self (in spite of one's fears, etc.); teasingly, jokingly, in fun

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-cikawi (-cikaw-)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Cikawomahtuwinuwiw. He's a stubborn person.
'Cikawi-mattahal apeq 'koselomal. She hits him (in spite of herself) even though she loves him.
Ncikawkaq. He approached me even though he's afraid of me.
'Cikawtehkomon eli-spalikek. He tried to drive through in spite of the deep snow.
'Cikawi-apqotehtun. ('Cikawapqotehtun.) S/he forces it open.
Ehqi-cikawiyan not wasis! Stop teasing that child!

Audio Recordings

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