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Part of speech

preverb

Definition

insufficient, not enough, lacking; prematurely

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-nuhtoqa (-nuhtoqay-)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Nuhtoqayayye. S/he doesn't get enough of playing (e.g., child who has to leave a friend's house early).
Nuhtoqahte. There isn't enough of it.
Nuhtoqa-nomihqosu. S/he is born prematurely.
Nuhtoqaqsu. S/he doesn't get enough sleep.
Nuhtoqassomu. S/he doesn't get enough to drink.

Audio Recordings

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