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Part of speech

verb ai 5

Definition

s/he bursts into song

Noun Forms

Plural:
psqentuhtuwok

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-posqentu-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
psqentu-
Changed Verb Stem:
pesqentu-

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Eci-wolitahasit Suset nit-tehna 'posqentun. Susan was so happy she immediately burst into song.
Espons 'posqentun tahalu-tehp skat wetomitahamahq Muwiniyil. Raccoon burst into song as if he weren't at all concerned about Bear. (LM)
Pesqentaq sepay ntus cel cipimit. When my daughter suddenly started singing this morning she startled me.
Mecimi-te yali-psqentu nqenoss. My grandchild is always bursting into song.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Stephanie
word Dolly
example Stephanie
example Dolly