verb ta+obj 38
s/he is ashamed of or embarrassed about something belonging or pertaining to h/
Prefixed Verb Stem:
-toqesiktuw-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
tqesiktuw-
Changed Verb Stem:
teqesiktuw-

Keywords

embarrass
ashamed

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
(verb ta 36) 'Toqesiktuwal wikuwossol. He's ashamed or embarrassed by his mother (e.g., to be seen naked by her).
Ntoqesiktuwan nican makson, kenoq ma-te nkiseltomakuwon natonuhmuwan kotoki. I am ashamed of (embarrassed about) my child's shoes, but he won't let me buy him any others.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Alberta
example Alberta