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Part of speech

verb ai 1

Definition

s/he runs around

Noun Forms

Plural:
(y)ali-qaskultuwok

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-iyali-qasqi-, -ali-qasqi-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
yali-qasqi-, ali-qasqi-
Changed Verb Stem:
yali-qasqi-, ali-qasqi-

Notes

(q in stem changes to k before u)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Ntahcuwi-'sawala ntemis 'sami mecimi-te yali-qasku awtik. I have to watch out for my dog because he’s always running around on the road.
Nipayiw ktopinuwan kci-possesom, naka ktopitahaman siqonisqehsis. Ecihc wikuwaceyik ali-qasqihin, alhomon, alotoqqihin, naka ckuwi-tpolutomayin. At night, look at the big star, and think about the spring maiden. It will be so much fun when you are running around, swimming, leaping, and getting engaged to be married. (RA)
Api-wikuwamki wolaku, wot ktomaki-wasis yali-qasqit, naka muskessu. I was visiting yesterday when I saw this poor child running around with a rash .

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Brenda
example Dolly