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Part of speech

verb ai 5

Definition

s/he sings, s/he sings thus

Noun Forms

Plural:
lintuhtuwok, lintultuwok

Verb Forms

Prefixed Verb Stem:
-olintu-
Unprefixed Verb Stem:
lintu-
Preverb:
-ntu- (with other initials)
Changed Verb Stem:
elintu-

Notes

(see also 't-olintun)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Ipa tpostuwan elintaq. Hey, listen to the way he sings.
Apc 'tolintun, 'peciman kci-putepiyil. He sings again, attracting a big whale toward him. (LM)
Lintuhtine! Let's sing!
'Tolintuniya eli-koti-nomihqosit Sesuhs. They sing about the birth of Jesus.
'Tolintun, "Nqenoss, knehpihi. Kat-op apc nkisi-monessiw." He sings, "Grandson, you are killing me. I'll never be able to move again." (LM)
Nilunc ntolintuhtipon possiyanteskik. We will sing at the window.
Macentu. S/he starts to sing.

Audio Recordings

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