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Part of speech

preverb, prenoun

Definition

hard to the touch, firm, solid; sturdy, strong, tough; difficult

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-sakoli (-sakol-)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Sakoliksasu. It is hard to saw.
Psi tan tehpu keqsey nit pihcetuk yaliye, naka sakoli-skitap ehta. He could travel great distances in spite of anything and indeed was a tough man. (MT)
Sakolahkepolasu. There is a hard-packed trail in the dirt.
Sakoli-nomiya. He's hard to see (because he is hidden or camouflaged, or because he moves too fast).
'Sakoliksomon. S/he saws it with difficulty.
Sakolotekone. S/he has tough skin.
Nsakoli-wolamsotomon nit. I find that hard to believe. It's hard for me to believe that.

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