tqesusqiyiw, tqesusqihiw, tqesusqiw
verb ai 3 (2)
(girl, woman) she is shy
Plural :
tqesusqiyultuwok, tqesuskultuwok
Prefixed Verb Stem :
-toqesusqiyi-, -toqesusqihi-, -toqesusqi-
Unprefixed Verb Stem :
tqesusqiyi-, tqesusqihi-, tqesusqi-
Changed Verb Stem :
teqesusqiyi-, teqesusqihi-, teqesusqi-
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| 'Sami-tqesusqihiw wot ehpit. | This woman is too shy. |
| Aluwehtahp nekom natewestu kenoq 'sami tqesusqihiw. | She could be the one to go speak, but she is shy. |
| Ntoqesusq. | I am shy. |
Notes :
(use 2 for conjunct forms of tqesusqiyiw, tqesusqihiw)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Dolly | |
| example | Dolly |