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Part of speech

noun locative (dependent)

Definition

in, at, to h/ house; in, at, to h/ home; at their house or home

Notes

(see also wik, wikuwam)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Maliyan yaq-ote 'possonapin wikuwak, cestehp yaq api-sipki-macahat. Mary Ann looks all around her house, as if she has been gone a long time.
'Qotuhkayiw ehpit epit wikuwak. The woman is sitting alone in her house.
Wikuwatkatomon wikuwak, ma-te tama koti-oliyew. She likes to stay at home, she doesn't want to go anywhere.
Wikuwak yaq toline 'temisol welaqik Tuma. Thomas's dog died last night at his house.
Iyu wikuwak. She's at home.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Stephanie
example Stephanie