'tawi ('taw-)
preverb
knowing how to, skilled at, good at; (indicating admiration of a quality; see examples) very much, extremely, exactly as desired, just right
Prefixed Verb Stem :
-nihtawi (-nihtaw-)
Unprefixed Verb Stem :
'tawi ('taw-)
Changed Verb Stem :
nehtawi (nehtaw-)
Verb Stem With Preverb :
-ntawi (-ntaw-)
Example Sentences :
| Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Cuspes-ona mecimiw 'tawi-wolihpuksu. | The porpoise also was always good eating. (RM) |
| 'Tawhike. | S/he is a good shot. |
| Wen nehtawihtaq ksap? | Who knows how to make soup? |
| Knihtawi-posonutehk? | Do you know how to make baskets? |
| 'Tawi-kotunke. | S/he knows how to hunt. |
| Eci-tehc 'tawi-wolinaqahk kisuhs sakhi-ewepiyat. | The sun sure knows how to put on a good display at sunrise. (GP) |
| 'Tawoluhke. | S/he is good at doing (some kind of) work. |
| 'Tawwikhike. | S/he knows how to write. |
| 'Tawi-siktewocin wen. | One sure knew how to be cold! We were good at not being prepared for the cold! (DaS) |
Notes :
(see also moci-'tawi)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Dolly | |
| example | Stephanie |