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Part of speech

preverb

Definition

splitting, split (apart); cracked

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-possiki (-possik-)
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
psiki (psik-)
Changed Verb Stem:
pessiki (pessik-)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Psikhike. S/he splits wood.
Pessikapskiyak. Split Rock (landmark near Sipayik).
'Possiktehmon. She splits it by hitting.
Psikipahte. (wood) It splits from being too dry.
Psikinessu. It tears suddenly or all at once.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Stephanie
word Dolly
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