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Part of speech

verb ta 36

Definition

s/he relies on h/, depends on h/; s/he takes advantage of h/ generosity, freeloads on h/

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
nihkalutuw-
Changed Verb Stem:
nehkalutuw-

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
(verb ai 1) Tetpi-te nihkalutawotuwok. They rely on each other equally.
Ehtaste 'kisapemal nehkalutuwat. Every time he relies on her, he receives something from her.
Peciw-ote yukt ekihkatkik piyeskomonol, nihkalutuwawal eli-wolitahasuwiqewilit kisuhsol. Even when they do plant corn, they depend entirely on the sun's smiling upon it (and don't put any work into it themselves). (LM)
Knihkalutul. I depend on you. (DAF)

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
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Example Dolly
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Example Dolly