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Part of speech

verb ta 32

Definition

s/he gives h/ good news, tells h/ something that makes h/ happy

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-ulasuwim-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
wolasuwim-
Changed Verb Stem:
welasuwim-

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Ulasuwimal kisi-wolasuwimat. He made her happy by telling her the good news.
Welasuwimat taktal yahat, "Ma-te ktahcuwi-tusukew." The doctor gave him good news when he told him he didn't have to have an operation.
Eci-wolasuwimut kisi-nipuwihtit. After they were married everybody wished them success.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
example Brenda
word Brenda
example Dolly
example Dolly