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Part of speech

preverb

Definition

missing intended target; failing to hold on to, failing to grasp; failing to perceive or understand

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-poli (-pol-)
Changed Verb Stem:
peli (pel-)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Polhike. (shooting) S/he misses.
'Poliptun. S/he drops it.
'Polsotuwal. S/he misunderstands or disobeys h/.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Scott
word Dolly
example Dolly
Example Nancy
example Scott
Example Nancy
example Dolly
Example Nancy