verb ta 32
s/he distracts h/ while talking, interrupts h/
Prefixed Verb Stem:
-untem-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
wontem-
Changed Verb Stem:
wentem-

Keywords

interrupt
distract

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
(verb ai 1) Wontemsu Mali. Mary forgets what she is talking about (e.g., because her mind wanders).
Wasis untemal wikuwossol aptewestulit. The child distracted his mother while she was talking.
Wontemsu macetemit. She lost her train of thought when she started crying. (WN)

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
example Brenda
word Brenda
example Dolly
example Dolly