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Part of speech

verb ai 1

Definition

s/he swims (as recreation; to cool off)

Noun Forms

Plural:
tkahsomultuwok

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-tahkahsomi-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
tkahsomi-
Changed Verb Stem:
tehkahsomi-

Notes

(compare olhom)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Ntapi-tkahsom welaqik kenoq eci-tkeyik. I went swimming last night but it was very cold.
Ihtoli-tkahsomultimok. Swimming pool, swimming place.
Psi-te wen tkahsomu tan eci-kisi-peskuhutasik 'samaqan. Everyone swims after the water has been shot at (old custom preceding first swim of the year).
Naci-tkahsomine sipuhsisok. Let's go swim in the brook.
Kat-cu skat ktahkahsomihpon qeni-tkeyik 'samaqan. Let's not swim while the water is cold.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Nancy
example Nancy