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Part of speech

preverb, prenoun

Definition

good, well; beneficial

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-uli (-ul-)
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
woli (wol-)
Preverb:
-woli (-wol-)
Changed Verb Stem:
weli (wel-)

Notes

(see also entries beginning with ul-; some speakers use -woli or -wol- for prefixed forms)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Woli-paqahson. There is beautiful moonlight.
Wolelomoqe. Something good happens to h/. S/he has good luck.
Woli-ehpit. A good woman.
Wolopu. S/he is seated comfortably.
Nokosa-wolimal. S/he forgives h/ quickly.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Scott
word Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly