toli (tol-)

preverb
(indicates progressive or ongoing action; usually translated using English verb forms with -ing; see examples)
Prefixed Verb Stem : -otoli (-otol-)
Unprefixed Verb Stem : toli- (tol-); often totoli (totol-), especially with ai verbs
Changed Verb Stem : etoli- (etol-)

Example Sentences :

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English Phrase
Tolahkihke (tolkihke). S/he is planting (compare kihke s/he plants).
'Totolonuhmon. S/he is buying it.
Ntotolamk. I am running for office. I am playing a game.
Toline. ... Toli-nehse. S/he is dying. ... S/he is breathing.
Nutuwa etololatok. I hear him breathing.
Tolasksawe. S/he is cutting grass.
Tolewestu. S/he is speaking.
Tolaqtihike. S/he is cutting wood.
Tolotemu. S/he is crying.
Mec-ote tollatom? Is he still breathing?
Notes : (see also note at totoli)
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Audio Recordings :

Audio Recording Type of Recording Authored by
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