'sotom, nsotom

verb ai 7

s/he understands (what is said, language, etc.)

Plural : 'sotomuhtuwok, nsotomuhtuwok

Prefixed Verb Stem : -nostom-

Unprefixed Verb Stem : 'sotom-, nsotom-

Changed Verb Stem : nestom-

Verb Stem With Preverb : -nsotom-, -'sotom-

Passamaquoddy-Maliseet	English Phrase
Ma 'sotomu.	S/he doesn't understand.
Ktutemisq 'tokehkimal weci ansa-te woli-'sotok tan etolokitok.	Your friend taught him so that he will really understand what he's reading. (JAN)
Woli-'sotom.	S/he has a good understanding.
Nokosa-'sotom (nokosa-nonom).	S/he catches on quickly (learns fast).