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Part of speech

verb ai & ii 9, 21

Definition

s/he, it shines, glows; (ai: lightning bolts; plural forms only) they flash

Noun Forms

Plural:
possaqhahtuwok, possaqhehtuwok (ai)

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-possaqhe-
Changed Verb Stem:
pessaqhe-

Notes

(the alternative plural possaqhehtuwok is used only for the meaning lightning flashes)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Possaqhehtuwok petakiyik (literally, the thunder flashes; see note) The lightning flashes.
Sahtiyil possaqhetul elahsenomon. Blueberries glow when you shine a light on them.
(diminutive) Possaqhehsu 'sisoq eci-wolitahasit. Her little face glowed with gladness.
Possaqhe piley kas. A new car is shiny.
Possaqhe pessonakisit nipawset. The full moon is shining.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
word Stephanie
example Dolly
example Alberta