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Part of speech

verb ta 36

Definition

s/he likes h/, is fond of h/

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-kosi-iyw-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
ksi-iyw-
Changed Verb Stem:
kesi-iyw-

Notes

(see note at 't-iywal; see also muhsalal, ksi-iyawotuwok)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Neke kesi-iyask, kuli-witapehkamoq. When he liked you, he was friendly to you.
Ksi-iywa. S/he is well-liked. S/he has charisma.
Neke kesi-iywut eci-miyawomahtaq. When he was well-liked, he was so good-natured.
Nkosi-iywa npili-nitap. I am fond of my new friend.
Mecimi-te 'kosi-iywal witapiyil Makolit, tuciw ewasisuwihtit. Margaret has always liked her friend, ever since their childhood.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly