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Part of speech

verb ta 36

Definition

s/he defeats h/, conquers h/, overpowers h/, overcomes h/; bewitches h/

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-osehkuw-, -sehkuw-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
sehkuw-
Changed Verb Stem:
esehkuw-, sehkuw-

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Ehtaste Apistanewc 'tosehkuwa motewolonu. Every time, Marten overcomes the motewolons with his own powers.
'Tosehkuwal matonihcil. She overpowered the person who was attacking her.
Kis ntosehkakun (nsehkakun) puktewick. Liquor has taken control of me.
'Toqeci-sehkuwal. He tried to outdo him. (LM)

Audio Recordings

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