sankewopu
verb ai 1
s/he sits still
Plural :
sankewopultuwok, sankewopihhik (see note at opu)
Verb Stem :
-sankewopi-
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Nopal sankewopit. | I wish he would sit still. |
| Eci ciktek sankewopit. | It's so quiet when he sits still. |
| Ma sankewopiw. | S/he fidgets. |
| Eci-'tawi-sankewopilit Ena nicanol imiyewikuwamok. | Anna's child knows how to sit still in church. |
| Sankewop! | Sit still! |
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Brenda | |
| Example | Dolly |