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Part of speech

verb ai, ai+obj 1

Definition

s/he sleeps with h/, shares bed with h/

Noun Forms

Plural:
(ai) wihpetultuwok they share a bed, sleep together

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-wihpeti-

Notes

(as ai verb: dual and plural forms only)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
'Tiyaniya nisuwamahticihi: "Tokec pemolaqik kwihpetiniya naka tan etuci-tuhkiyayeq, musa wsami-wisahkehkeq ktapskapiniya." They say to their wives, "You will sleep together tonight, and when you wake up don't be in too much of a hurry to open your eyes." (LM)
Wihpetiniyal uhsimisol. He sleeps in the same bed as his younger brother.
Wihpetuwok. They (2) share a bed.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Stephanie
example Stephanie