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Part of speech

verb ai & ii 11, 22

Definition

(food, fuel) s/he, it lasts for a long time; (ai) s/he is gone for a long time

Noun Forms

Plural:
sipkiyawolotuwok (ai)

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-sipkiya-

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Eci wot sipkiyat Sapet; temonu-te ntahcuwi-macaha. This Elizabeth has been gone for a very long time; I'll have to leave in a little while.
Ma-te ntuci-sawe-psqolehtomawon toke, tepot-olu nutomawey sipkiye. I don't light up as often now, so my tobacco lasts longer.
Komac sipkiye Tuma! Thomas has been gone for a very long time!

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
Example Dolly
example Dolly
Example Dolly