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Part of speech

noun animate (dependent)

Definition

h/ relative

Noun Forms

Plural:
'siwiyi, 'siwihi, 'siwi h/ relatives
Diminutive:
(see 'siwehsol)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Nsiw. My relative.
Wehketkikk ksiwennukk. Our (kilun) deceased relatives.
'Tiyal yaq, "Nkisac-oc." 'Tiyal yaq, "Nsiwiyok-olu tan?" He told him, "I'll be ready." Then he said, "But what about my family?" (MT)
Nsiwennuk. Our (nilun) relatives.

Audio Recordings

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