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Part of speech

verb ta 33

Definition

s/he sews h/ (garment, etc.); s/he stitches h/ up, gives h/ stitches (patient)

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-poqish-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
pqish-
Changed Verb Stem:
peqish-

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Pqishan not mesq nokka-ksihkahtaq 'pokkonum. Sew him up before he loses all his blood.
Kiluwahtuwin not sqasuntoq weci-kisi-pqishuk ntoptan. Find me that thread so I can sew my coat.
Wahkac 'kisi-pqishal, 'sami amsqahs nit wenil 'tolehlan. She could barely sew him up, because that's the first time she has had to do that to anyone.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Stephanie
word Dolly
example Stephanie
example Dolly