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)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| example | Dolly |