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Part of speech

preverb

Definition

back and forth

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-esuwi (-esuw-, -esuh-, esu-)

Notes

(see also esuhke)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Esuwuhse. S/he walks back and forth.
Mecmi-te esuwiye Penet ahsihpiltimok. Benedict is always going back and forth to the health center.
Esuwacqessu. S/he slides back and forth.
Esuwahkewtuwok Cems naka Husa epeskomakonol. James and John are throwing the ball back and forth to each other.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
word Nancy
Example Dolly
Example Dolly
Example Dolly
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