conopekiw
verb ii 15
it is slack water, is slack tide; the movement of the tide stops (when it is about to turn); (moving water) it stops
Verb Stem :
conopeki-
Changed Verb Stem :
cenopeki-
Example Sentences :
| Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Nita, temonu-te conopekiw. | Well, the tide is about to turn. |
| Wolaku cenopekik etolami, kiyahqi-te lampeq latokopu nmokkihkonap. | Yesterday, when the tide was turning, my fishing line stretched straight down into the water. |
Notes :
(also, conpekiw)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Alberta | |
| Example | Dolly | |
| example | Dolly | |
| example | Stephanie |