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Part of speech

verb ta+obj 38

Definition

s/he leaves it for h/ to do, passes responsibility for it to h/; s/he places something belonging to h/, places it on something belonging to h/

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-oli-punomuw-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
li-punomuw-
Changed Verb Stem:
eli-punomuw-

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Nekom nit eli-punomuhut 'sakomawamkan. It was left to him to run for chief (i.e., to run unopposed).
Tokec-op li-punomuwat kolhikon wecawtostaq kiwhos, cu 'kolhal. If he sets the trap where the muskrat makes a path (in the muskrat's path), he'll be sure to catch him.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Alberta
example Alberta
Example Dolly
Example Nancy