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Part of speech

verb ta+obj 38

Definition

s/he calls something belonging to h/ by wrong name, names something belonging to h/ incorrectly, pronounces incorrectly a word relating to h/ (name, school, birthplace, etc.)

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-uwapoliwihtomuw-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
wapoliwihtomuw-
Changed Verb Stem:
ewapoliwihtomuw-

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
'Tuwapoliwihtomuwanol 'temisol. She called his dog by the wrong name.
'Tuwapoliwihtomuwan wisuwon. She pronounced his name incorrectly.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Brenda
example Dolly