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Part of speech

verb ai 1

Definition

s/he keeps on in spite of obstacle, difficulty, adversity; s/he endures (something)

Noun Forms

Plural:
cikawiyusultuwok

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-cikawiyusi-

Notes

(literally, s/he teases or torments self; see 'cikawiyal)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Piyemi-cikawiyusu katok 'tahsihpilsin. He would rather endure sickness than take medicine.
Ehqi-op cikawiyusit nokosa-op mewiyawiw. If he would stop pushing himself, he would soon be better.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
word Donnell
Example Dolly
Example Dolly