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Part of speech

verb ai 5

Definition

(young child, language student, etc.) s/he knows how to speak in a language (e.g., in English, in Wolastoqey)

Noun Forms

Plural:
'tawewestuhtuwok

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-nihtawewestu-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
'tawewestu-
Changed Verb Stem:
nehtawewestu-

Notes

(see also nutewestaq; compare 'tawe)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Nihtawewest. I know how to speak.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Stephanie