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Part of speech

verb ta 36

Definition

s/he does things to gain h/ favor, coaxes h/; s/he encourages h/ (especially, to stop doing something harmful to self)

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-munsayuw-

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Yekk-te mawopicik 'cuwi-mecimi-munsayuwawal wikossomuwinuwol. The group must always encourage the drinker to stop.
Ma nil wen nmunsayuwaw. I don't do things to gain anyone's favor.
Simu munsayuwal Enawol weci-kisi-mace-wiciyemat witapiyil utenek. Simon does things for Anna to gain her favor so he can go to town with his friend.
(verb ai 1) 'Tawi-munsayawotuwok yukk pilsqehsisok. These girls know how to gain each other's favor.

Audio Recordings

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