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Part of speech

verb ai 9

Definition

s/he collects; s/he gathers (food, clothing) for some worthy cause; s/he takes people in (into own home)

Noun Forms

Plural:
maqenikhotuwok

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-maqenike-

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Ehtahs wen mehcinet, cu-oc wen maqenike. When ever someone dies, someone will go around to collect.
Nit-tehc-ona 'tiyali-maqenikhotiniya weci-kisihpultimok elomi-tpuhkiwik. Immediately (as soon as they find out about the death), they gather food for the wake.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Gracie
example Gracie
example Dolly