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Part of speech

noun animate (dependent)

Definition

h/ younger sibling (brother or sister)

Noun Forms

Plural:
uhsimis h/ younger siblings
Locative:
uhsimisk at h/ younger sibling's house
Diminutive:
uhsimossisol

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Nuhsimis. My younger sibling.
Kuhsimis. Your younger sibling.
Psihkomon yut kospisun, kisihc witahyaniya nuhsimis. If you wear this belt, you'll be able to play with my little sister. (MT)
Kamahcin eywukik nuhsimisok, nuhuwok skinuhsisok naka nuhuwok pilqehsisok. I have six younger siblings, three brothers and three sisters.
Kpeciptulonc nuhsimis, npehenomumsis; not kwitahyaniya. Ktahcuwihc woleyuwan. I'll ferry my little sister over to you; you'll play with her. You have to treat her well.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
example Brenda
word Brenda