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Part of speech

verb ta 31

Definition

s/he tries h/, tries h/ out (e.g., bicycle); s/he tries to help h/, tries to rescue h/; s/he challenges h/, tests h/ (strength, ability, etc.)

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-oqecehl-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
qecehl-
Changed Verb Stem:
eqecehl-

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Naci-qecehlan kpayosihkolum! Go try out your bicycle!
Ntahcuwi-qecehla nitap; napittehsin stahqonuk. I have to try to help my friend; he's stuck in a tree.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Nancy
word Dolly
Example Nancy
example Dolly