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Part of speech

verb ta 36

Definition

s/he wears h/ (garment, etc.)

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-poskuw-, -possihkuw-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
psihkuw-
Changed Verb Stem:
peskuw-, pessihkuw-

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Nuci-tqonket 'poskuwal manimol. The policeman wears his badge.
Peskuwacihi (pessihkuwacihi) pkoson 'samkilu. The shoes he is wearing are too big.
'Tahcuwi yaq psihkuwa 'tolapasom natokehkimut naka pahsekilicil 'toptanol. She has to wear rubbers and her heavy coat to school.
Wen-op peskuwat somahkol? Who would wear a smock?

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Stephanie
word Dolly
example Alberta
example Dolly