cuwahpi-tepoqonessu
verb ai 1
s/he puts heel into water (usually, by accident or unintentionally); s/he dives into the water with heels disappearing last
Plural :
cuwahpi-tepoqonessultuwok
Verb Stem :
-cuwahpi-tepoqonessi-
Changed Verb Stem :
cewahpi-tepoqonessi-
Example Sentences :
| Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| 'Tatiyuhewikotuwan, olomi-cuwahpi-tepoqonessuwa. Mec-ote toke msiw cihkonaqcok nemiyahtit wenil, nit-tehc cuwahpi-tepoqonessultiniya. | He bids them adieu, diving into the water, his heels disappearing last. Even today, all turtles, when they see someone, disappear into the water in the same way. (LM) |
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Alberta | |
| example | Dolly |