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Part of speech

verb ai 10, 9

Definition

s/he walks slowly (intentionally)

Noun Forms

Plural:
menakatapasuwok (Pesk-Wol); menakacuhsahtuwok (Wol)

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-menakacuhse-

Notes

(compare nakawse)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Ipa, tan eci-'kihka-kisacultihtit, nit-tehc yaq mace-skawan naka nspiw 'tolomi-menakacuhsan sakomal epilit. When all are ready, he starts the greeting while walking slowly to where the chief sits.
Maliyan eci yaq menakacuhset elomiyat etolokehkitimok. They say Mary Ann walks very slowly on her way to school.
Naka mecimi-te ali-menakacuhse. And she always walks slowly. (MB)

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly