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Part of speech

verb ai 1

Definition

s/he jokes; (Wol) s/he plays

Noun Forms

Plural:
pahpultuwok

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-pahpi-

Notes

(compare wikossu, layye)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Koti-kceyawi-mawiyan naka pahpultin, kenoq-olu Koluskap kotama 'toloqitahatomuwon 'toliyan pahpultimok. There is going to be a big gathering of many people, complete with games, but Koluskap does not think he will attend the festivities. (LM)
(as preverb) Tehpu npahpuwi-nuhsuhkuwa. I'm just chasing him in jest. (LM)
Pahpu wasis. The child plays.

Audio Recordings

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