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Part of speech

verb ai 8

Definition

(bird) s/he is sitting on eggs, s/he broods

Noun Forms

Plural:
sissiyehsinuhtuwok

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-sissiyehsin-

Notes

(DAF: in this word, the preverb sisse refers to the bird's feathers; see also ksossiyehsin)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Sissiyehsin tokkiw pekhutahsit. She sits on the egg until it hatches.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
example Dolly