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Part of speech

noun animate (dependent)

Definition

(pet) h/ cat

Noun Forms

Plural:
'posum h/ cats
Diminutive:
'posumsisol

Notes

(compare psuwis)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Nokka-wesuwe-psona Lane 'posum. Lane got back all of his cats. (WN)
Ktahsoman kposum mesq nutahawon. Feed your cat before you go out.
Aluwehta elikossihtit. Nmamam-ona 'tiywa psuwis, nekom-ona elinaqsihtit 'posum. They're supposed to be cute. My mother also has cats, she has many cats. (JH)

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Stephanie
word Dolly
example Stephanie
example Dolly