cikawiyusu
verb ai 1
s/he keeps on in spite of obstacle, difficulty, adversity; s/he endures (something)
Plural :
cikawiyusultuwok
Verb Stem :
-cikawiyusi-
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Notes :
(literally, s/he teases or torments self; see 'cikawiyal)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Dolly | |
| word | Donnell | |
| Example | Dolly | |
| Example | Dolly |