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Part of speech

verb ta 36

Definition

s/he treats h/ well, pleases h/

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-uleyuw-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
woleyuw-
Changed Verb Stem:
weleyuw-

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Ma-te kisi-woleyuwaw. There's no pleasing him. He can't be pleased.
Nit-te-na nila, nwisoki-woleyakuhpon weckuwi-maceki. And me, too, she treated me really well when I was growing up. (GR)
Nit apc pesq yukt peciyacik unakessin, 'tolewestun, ulasuweltomon eli-kisi-woleyaht sakomal, eli-wolomahtulit. Then again one of the visitors stands up, speaks, gives thanks for the good way the chief has treated them, for his good nature.
Katama ’kisi-woleyuwawi. He cannot please them. (LM)

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Brenda
Example Dolly
Example Dolly
example Brenda
Example Dolly