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Part of speech

verb ta 32

Definition

s/he has h/ affection; s/he gives h/ pleasure; (inverse forms) s/he enjoys h/; (inverse forms with inanimate subject) s/he enjoys it

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-wikuwacul-, wihqacul-

Notes

(inverse forms are used most commonly)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Nwihqaculoq ntamsqocehkanom. I enjoy my doll.
Wikuwaculal moshunol. She has her sweetheart's affection.
Nwihqaculkun wen kisi-wicuhkemuk, tahalu nitapihik. I enjoy helping people, such as my friends.
Wikuwaculkul 'temisol. She enjoys having her dog around (literally, her dog has her affection or gives her pleasure).
Wikuwaculkun etolokehkimsit. She enjoys learning (literally, learning has her affection or gives her pleasure).

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Stephanie
example Stephanie