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Part of speech

verb ai 11

Definition

s/he paddles backward

Noun Forms

Plural:
sehta-wtahapiyahtuwok, sehta-wtahapiyawolotuwok

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-sehta-wtahapiya-

Notes

(also, sehta-'tahapiye)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
(verb ti 29) 'Sehta-wtahapiyahmon skitap oposolokuhsis. The man paddles the dinghy "in reverse."
Sehta-wtahapiye naka cihcihke nutoqihtuwatok oqiton. The steerer guides the canoe by paddling backward and pushing the paddle sideways.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
Example Dolly
example Dolly