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Part of speech

verb ta 31

Definition

(baby) s/he sucks on h/ (breast, teat); s/he gets drink of h/ (milk) by sucking

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-wiqpekom-

Notes

(literally, gets liquid by pulling on h/ with mouth; see also 't-olihtamal)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Wiqpekomal nusakonol wasis. The child sucks on the (mother's) breast.
Wiqpekomal molaqsol wasis. The child sucks milk.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Stephanie
example Stephanie