spiqi (spiq-, spik-)

preverb

upward

Prefixed Verb Stem:: -aspiqi (-aspiq-)
Unprefixed Verb Stem:: spiqi (spiq-)
Changed Verb Stem:: espiqi (espiq-)

Notes

(spik- before u; in certain cases when the combining form of the verb stem begins with k, that k changes to q, as in spiqqa, spiqqawotuwok; see olka, olkawotuwok)

Keywords

upward

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey	English
Spiqqawotuwok.	They (two) walk up the stairs.
Spiqi-kikimuhse.	S/he walks upward without making any noise.
Spiqqa.	S/he dances up (e.g., up an incline)
Spiqatuwe.	S/he climbs up.
Spiqiye.	S/he, it goes upward (e.g., walking up a hill).
Spiqamu pilasqis.	The slip of paper flew up.