verb ii 16
(activity, event) it is quick, it doesn't take long
Verb Stem:
nokosanaqot-
Changed Verb Stem:
nekosanaqot-

Keywords

quick
time (take time)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Nokosanaqot 'kihka-koskotunenan ehemuwok. Wringing the chickens' necks didn't take long.
Nokosanaqot Maliyan 'kiseyin. In no time Mary Ann had it all ready. (MES)
Nokosanaqot 'kisacin Can keti-nutahat. It didn't take long for John to get ready when he wanted to go out.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly