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Part of speech

verb ta 33

Definition

s/he waits for h/ for so long a time

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-qonaskuwy-
Changed Verb Stem:
qenaskuwy-

Notes

(y at end of stem may change to h before i)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
'Qonaskuwyal 'kekiw qeni-topuhut. He waited for her all day while she got her hair done.
Nit-te qenaskuwyat qeni-qetkawelit mahkutol. He waited for her all the time she was trying on dresses.
Tan qonaskuwhin? How long have you been waiting for me?

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
example Dolly
Example Dolly
Example Dolly