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Part of speech

particle

Definition

ouch!

Notes

(also, for added emphasis or narrative impact, okeyya)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Okiya! Npocci-miyawtehmon ncihcin. Ouch! I accidentally hit my thumb.
(verb ai 7) Eci-ksicit; eltaqsit mete-okiyawtok. He scratched himself badly, and what a noise he made hollering "Okiya!"

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Alberta
example Dolly
example Alberta