sqihtehma
verb ai 13
s/he spares (something) when hitting or picking, leaves (something) untouched; s/he parries, deflects
Plural :
sqihtehmahtuwok
Prefixed Verb Stem :
-asqihtehma-; (without ending) -asqihtem
Unprefixed Verb Stem :
sqihtehma-
Changed Verb Stem :
esqihtehma-
Example Sentences :
| Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Sakun nil nihtawi-sqihtehman: neket payis tekomokiyan, nkisi-sqihtaha. | It's a good thing I know how to parry: when a pie was thrown at me, I could deflect it. |
| 'Tawi-sqihtehma. | (figuratively) She knows how to keep people at a distance. |
Notes :
(see also 't-asqihtehmuwan)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Stephanie | |
| word | Dolly | |
| example | Dolly | |
| example | Dolly |