itwêwina

1. foot CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

1. up against, next to, beside, with CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

1. over, beyond [often [pâst-] and hence /pâst-/-2, but cf. /pâst-/-1] CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

1. support, brace CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

1. Your foot MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

misit

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

misit is in the RapidWords category:

• Big (8.2)

misit is in the WordNet category:

• (n) foot#2

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

Word components: {mi-} , -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

1. foot (as a unit of measurement) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

misit

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

misit is in the RapidWords category:

• Leg (2.1.3.2)

misit is in the WordNet category:

• (n) foot#1

NDI-1 👤💧   like: mitêh (-têh-), mîpit (-îpit-)

Regular inanimate dependent noun stem (NDI-1) - tâpiskôc: mitêh (-têh-), mîpit (-îpit-)

  📖

-sit-

Word components: {mi-} , -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

1. foot CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
   AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
2. paw, hind paw, rear paw CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. The foot MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

sitêw

1. Der/V
2. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
3. ni-/ki- word
4. s/he

NDI-1 👤💧   like: mitêh (-têh-), mîpit (-îpit-)

Regular inanimate dependent noun stem (NDI-1) - tâpiskôc: mitêh (-têh-), mîpit (-îpit-)

Word components: -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

, -ê2

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sîtaw

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

sîtaw is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtaw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) reduce#20

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

1. stiff CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. stiff CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

sitêhw

1. Der/V
2. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
3. ni-/ki- word
4. s/he

aff  

Word components: -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

, -ê2 , -h

Morpheme -h:

preterite; Independent verbs

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sitêhw

1. Der/V
2. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
3. ni-/ki- word
4. s/he

aff  

Word components: -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

, -ê2 , -h

Morpheme -h:

preterite; Independent verbs

1. Missing definition (see above) 🤖
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wâyisit

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

 

Related words

wâýisit is in the RapidWords category:

• Beast of burden (6.3.1.7)

wâýisit is in the WordNet category:

• (n) hoof#2

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

Regular animate noun stem (NA-1) - tâpiskôc: pahkwêsikan, asikan

  📖

wâýisit-

Word components: wâý-

Morpheme wâý-:

hollow, concave

, -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

1. hoof CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

mahkisit

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

 

Related words

mahkisit is in the RapidWords category:

• Leg (2.1.3.2)

mahkisit is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) foot#1
• (n) thigh#1

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

  📖

mahkisit-

Word components: mahk-

Morpheme mahk-:

large, big [pertaining mostly to body parts]

, -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

1. large foot, big foot CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtawâw

1. Action word — like: miywâsin, mihkwâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtawâw is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtawâw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) starch#1

VII-2v 💧➡️   like: mihkwâw

vowel-final pluralizable inanimate intransitive verb (VII-2v) - tâpiskôc: mihkwâw

  📖

sîtawâ-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -â(1)

1. it is stiff CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
   AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

sîtonam

VTI-1 🧑🏽➡️💧   like: nâtam

transitive inanimate verb – class 1: regular (VTI-1) - tâpiskôc: nâtam

  📖

sîton-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -n(1)

1. s/he supports s.t. by holding CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. Support it by holding it in place MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
3. He supports it by holding it MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
4. s/he holds it up AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

sîtonêw

1. Action word — like: wîcihêw, itêw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he → another/others

 

Related words

sîtonêw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Hold (7.3.4.4)
• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtonêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) hold#10

VTA-1 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: wîcihêw

transitive animate verb – class 1: regular (VTA-1) - tâpiskôc: wîcihêw

  📖

sîton-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -n(1)

1. s/he supports s.o. by holding CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
   MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
2. Support him by holding him in place MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
3. He is supported, by being held MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
4. s/he holds her/him up AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

sîtosin

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtosin is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtosin is in the WordNet category:

• (v) stiffen#2

VAI-2 🧑🏽➡️   like: pimisin

n-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-2) - tâpiskôc: pimisin

  📖

sîtosin-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -sin(1)

1. s/he lies immobile, s/he is stiff from lying CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtosiw

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

sîtosi-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -isi

1. s/he is stiff with exertion CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. He looks beautiful MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

sîtwaham

VTI-1 🧑🏽➡️💧   like: nâtam

transitive inanimate verb – class 1: regular (VTI-1) - tâpiskôc: nâtam

  📖

sîtwah-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -ah(1)

1. s/he steadies s.t., s/he holds s.t. steady CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtwahêw

1. Action word — like: wîcihêw, itêw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he → another/others

 

Related words

sîtwahêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtwahêw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) hold#10
• (v) lean#1

VTA-1 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: wîcihêw

transitive animate verb – class 1: regular (VTA-1) - tâpiskôc: wîcihêw

  📖

sîtwah-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, ah-

1. s/he supports s.o. by leaning (it/them) against something CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtoskam

1. Action word — like: nâtam, mîciw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtoskam is in the RapidWords category:

• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtoskam is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) brace#3
• (v) hold#10
• (v) support#1

VTI-1 🧑🏽➡️💧   like: nâtam

transitive inanimate verb – class 1: regular (VTI-1) - tâpiskôc: nâtam

  📖

sîtosk-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -sk(1)

1. s/he supports s.t., s/he braces s.t. CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. Support it MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
3. He supports it MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. He has a scar MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

sîtawaham

1. Action word — like: nâtam, mîciw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtawaham is in the RapidWords category:

• Cooking methods (5.2.1.1)

sîtawaham is in the WordNet category:

• (v) starch#1

VTI-1 🧑🏽➡️💧   like: nâtam

transitive inanimate verb – class 1: regular (VTI-1) - tâpiskôc: nâtam

  📖

sîtawah-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -ah(1)

1. s/he starches s.t. CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he starches it AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

sîtawihêw

1. Action word — like: wîcihêw, itêw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he → another/others

 

Related words

sîtawihêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtawihêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) stiffen#2

VTA-1 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: wîcihêw

transitive animate verb – class 1: regular (VTA-1) - tâpiskôc: wîcihêw

  📖

sîtawih-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -h

Morpheme -h:

preterite; Independent verbs

1. s/he makes s.o. stiff CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtawêkan

1. Action word — like: miywâsin, mihkwâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtawêkan is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtawêkan is in the WordNet category:

• (v) starch#1

VII-2n 💧➡️   like: miywâsin

n-final pluralizable inanimate intransitive verb (VII-2n) - tâpiskôc: miywâsin

  📖

sîtawêkan-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -êk-

Morpheme -êk-:

material, cloth

, -an

Morpheme -an:

Abstract final; II verbs

1. it is stiff (e.g. with starch) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtawêkin

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

 

Related words

sîtawêkin is in the RapidWords categories:

• Cloth (6.6.1.1)
• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtawêkin is in the WordNet category:

• (v) starch#1

NI-3 💧   like: pahkêkin(w), askêkin(w)

Consonant-/w/ inanimate noun stem (NI-3) - tâpiskôc: pahkêkin(w), askêkin(w)

  📖

sîtawêkinw-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -êkinw

Morpheme -êkinw:

cloth, material

1. starched linen CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtawihtâw

1. Action word — like: nâtam, mîciw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtawihtâw is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtawihtâw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) stiffen#2

VTI-2 🧑🏽➡️💧   like: kisihtâw

transitive inanimate verb – class 2: stem-final -â (VTI-2) - tâpiskôc: kisihtâw

  📖

sîtawihtâ-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -ht(2) , -â(3)

1. s/he makes s.t. stiff CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtawisiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtawisiw is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtawisiw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) stiffen#2

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

Alternatives

sîtosiw

sîtôsiw

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -isi

1. s/he is stiff, s/he is rigid CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtonikêw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtonikêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtonikêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) hold#10

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

sîtonikê-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -n(1) , -ikê(1)

1. s/he supports things by holding CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtoniwêw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtoniwêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtoniwêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) hold#10

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

sîtoniwê-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -n(1) , -iwê

1. s/he supports people by holding CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtopayiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtopaýiw is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtopaýiw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) stiffen#2

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

Alternatives

sîtawipaýiw

sîtôpaýiw

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -paýi

1. s/he stiffens, s/he turns stiff, s/he is stiff CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtwastâw

1. Action word — like: nâtam, mîciw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtwastâw is in the RapidWords category:

• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtwastâw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) hold#10
• (v) lean#1

VTI-2 🧑🏽➡️💧   like: kisihtâw

transitive inanimate verb – class 2: stem-final -â (VTI-2) - tâpiskôc: kisihtâw

  📖

sîtwastâ-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, astâ-

Morpheme astâ-:

fear, apprehension

( ast-

Morpheme ast-:

put, place, set [astâ-, astê- are frequently compounded following other initial elements]

, -â(3) )

1. s/he supports s.t. by leaning it against something CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

tahto-misit

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

tahto-misit is in the RapidWords category:

• Long (8.2.2)

tahto-misit is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) foot#1
• (n) foot#2

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

Word components: tahtw-

Morpheme tahtw-:

number, amount

, -i

Morpheme -i:

Subjunctive; Conjunct order verbs

Inanimate plural; Conjunct order verbs

2nd person; AI Immediate Imperative n-stems

Inanimate; monosyllabic nominals

Inanimate singular

Abstract particle final

Delimiting interrogative singular

particle-forming suffix

, {mi-} , -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

1. so many feet CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. He is an orphan MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

kâ-kîspisit

INM   like: otôskwanihk

Name (INM) - tâpiskôc: otôskwanihk

  📖

kîspisi-

Word components: {kâ-}

Morpheme {kâ-}:

[defines a changed Conjunct; relativizer]

, kîsp-

Morpheme kîsp-:

rough, chapped

, -isi , {-t}

1. bear CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

pêyak-misit

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

pêyak-misit is in the RapidWords category:

• Long (8.2.2)

pêyak-misit is in the WordNet category:

• (n) foot#2

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

Word components: pêyak-

Morpheme pêyak-:

one, lone, sole [cf. /pêyakw-/]

, {mi-} , -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

1. one foot, for one foot CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. measuring one foot CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtawahwêw

1. Action word — like: wîcihêw, itêw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he → another/others

 

Related words

sîtawahwêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Cooking methods (5.2.1.1)

sîtawahwêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) starch#1

VTA-3 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: kîskiswêw

transitive animate verb – class 3 (VTA-3) - tâpiskôc: kîskiswêw

  📖

sîtawahw-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -ahw(1)

1. s/he starches s.o. CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtwahiwêw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtwahiwêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtwahiwêw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) hold#10
• (v) lean#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

sîtwahiwê-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, ah- , -iwê

1. s/he supports people by leaning them against something CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

pihêwayasit

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

 

Related words

pihêwaýasit is in the RapidWords category:

• Card game (4.2.6.1.1)

pihêwaýasit is in the WordNet category:

• (n) club#6

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

  📖

pihêwaýasit-

Word components: pihêw- , -aýasit ( -aýa-** , -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

)

1. club CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. [pl:] clubs suit (in playing cards) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtoskawêw

1. Action word — like: wîcihêw, itêw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he → another/others

 

Related words

sîtoskawêw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Show sympathy, support (4.4.4.2)
• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtoskawêw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) brace#3
• (v) hold#10
• (v) support#1

VTA-2 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: nitonawêw

transitive animate verb – class 2 (VTA-2) - tâpiskôc: nitonawêw

  📖

sîtoskaw-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -skaw(1)

1. s/he supports s.o., s/he braces s.o. CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he gives s.o. psychological support, s/he provides moral support to s.o. CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. He supports him MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
4. Support him MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
5. He is supported MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

sîtoskâkêw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtoskâkêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Show sympathy, support (4.4.4.2)

sîtoskâkêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) support#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

sîtoskâkê-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -skaw(1) , -ikê(2)

1. s/he supports people, s/he gives people psychological support CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. He who is orphaned MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

sîtawahikan

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

 

Related words

sîtawahikan is in the RapidWords category:

• Salt (5.2.3.3.2)

sîtawahikan is in the WordNet category:

• (n) starch#1

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

  📖

sîtawahikan-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -ah(1) , -ikan

1. starch CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. something that stiffens thing, i.e.: starch AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

sîtawahikêw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtawahikêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Cooking methods (5.2.1.1)

sîtawahikêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) starch#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

sîtawahikê-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -ah(1) , -ikê(1)

1. s/he starches things CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
   AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

sîtawihiwêw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtawihiwêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtawihiwêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) stiffen#2

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

sîtawihiwê-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -h

Morpheme -h:

preterite; Independent verbs

, -iwê

1. s/he makes people stiff CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtawisiwin

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

 

Related words

sîtawisiwin is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtawisiwin is in the WordNet category:

• (v) stiffen#2

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

  📖

sîtawisiwin-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -isi , -win

Morpheme -win:

-w-n; nominal derivational final

(usually) abstract noun

1. stiffness, rigidity CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtwascikêw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtwascikêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtwascikêw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) hold#10
• (v) lean#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

sîtwascikê-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, ast-

Morpheme ast-:

put, place, set [astâ-, astê- are frequently compounded following other initial elements]

, -ikê(1)

1. s/he supports things by leaning them against something CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtawêkisiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtawêkisiw is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtawêkisiw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) stiffen#2

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

sîtawêkisi-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -êk-

Morpheme -êk-:

material, cloth

, -isi

1. s/he is stiff (e.g. with starch) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtawipayiw

1. Action word — like: miywâsin, mihkwâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtawipaýiw is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtawipaýiw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) stiffen#2

VII-2v 💧➡️   like: mihkwâw

vowel-final pluralizable inanimate intransitive verb (VII-2v) - tâpiskôc: mihkwâw

  📖

sîtawipaýi-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -paýi

1. it stiffens CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtonamawêw

1. Action word — like: wîcihêw, itêw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he → another/others

 

Related words

sîtonamawêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtonamawêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) hold#10

VTA-2 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: nitonawêw

transitive animate verb – class 2 (VTA-2) - tâpiskôc: nitonawêw

  📖

sîtonamaw-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -n(1) , -amaw

1. s/he supports (it/them) for s.o. by holding CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

pitikwayasit

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

 

Related words

pitikwaýasit is in the RapidWords category:

• Birth defect (2.5.4.5)

pitikwaýasit is in the WordNet category:

• (n) clubfoot#1

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

Regular animate noun stem (NA-1) - tâpiskôc: pahkwêsikan, asikan

  📖

pitikwaýasit-

Word components: pitikw-

Morpheme pitikw-:

round, balled-up, bundled-up, rolled-up; hunched

, -aýasit ( -aýa-** , -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

)

1. clubfoot CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtawihcikêw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtawihcikêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtawihcikêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) stiffen#2

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

sîtawihcikê-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -ht(2) , -ikê(1)

1. s/he makes things stiff CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtwâskwaham

1. Action word — like: nâtam, mîciw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtwâskwaham is in the RapidWords category:

• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtwâskwaham is in the WordNet category:

• (v) prop_up#1

VTI-1 🧑🏽➡️💧   like: nâtam

transitive inanimate verb – class 1: regular (VTI-1) - tâpiskôc: nâtam

  📖

sîtwâskwah-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -âskw-

Morpheme -âskw-:

wood, pole, tree [cf. /-âskw/]

wood or solid of similar consistency

, -ah(1)

1. s/he props s.t. up CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he supports it with a pole AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

sîtoskâkêwin

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

 

Related words

sîtoskâkêwin is in the RapidWords category:

• Show sympathy, support (4.4.4.2)

sîtoskâkêwin is in the WordNet category:

• (n) support#1

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

  📖

sîtoskâkêwin-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -skaw(1) , -ikê(2) , -win

Morpheme -win:

-w-n; nominal derivational final

(usually) abstract noun

1. supporting people, giving people psychological support CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. the act of supporting or bracing someone AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

kaskitêwayasit

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

 

Related words

kaskitêwaýasit is in the RapidWords categories:

• Race (4.1.9.9)
• Tribal names (9.7.1.4)

kaskitêwaýasit is in the WordNet category:

• (n) blackfoot#1

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

Regular animate noun stem (NA-1) - tâpiskôc: pahkwêsikan, asikan

  📖

kaskitêwaýasit-

Word components: kaskitêw-

Morpheme kaskitêw-:

black; gunpowder [cf. /kask-/-2 + /-tê/ + /-w/; cf. /-askatêw-/]

black [< /kask-/ + /-itê/ + /-w/]

( kask-(2)

Morpheme kask-(2):

dark, obscure, thick [cf. /kaskaw-/, /kaskitê-/]

, -tê(1) , -w(1) ) , -aýasit ( -aýa-** , -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

)

1. Siksika person, Blackfoot Indian, member of the Blackfoot Nation CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. Niitsitapi person, member of the Blackfoot Confederacy CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. A Blackfoot native MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

sîtwâskwahwêw

1. Action word — like: wîcihêw, itêw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he → another/others

 

Related words

sîtwâskwahwêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtwâskwahwêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) prop_up#1

VTA-3 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: kîskiswêw

transitive animate verb – class 3 (VTA-3) - tâpiskôc: kîskiswêw

  📖

sîtwâskwahw-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -âskw-

Morpheme -âskw-:

wood, pole, tree [cf. /-âskw/]

wood or solid of similar consistency

, -ahw(1)

1. s/he props s.o. up CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he supports things with a pole AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

sîtwâskwahikan

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

 

Related words

sîtwâskwahikan is in the RapidWords category:

• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtwâskwahikan is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) column#7
• (n) prop#1

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

  📖

sîtwâskwahikan-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -âskw-

Morpheme -âskw-:

wood, pole, tree [cf. /-âskw/]

wood or solid of similar consistency

, -ah(1) , -ikan

1. prop CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. pillar, support column CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. a support column, i.e.: a pillar AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

sîtwâskwahikêw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtwâskwahikêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Support (7.3.4.6)

sîtwâskwahikêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) prop_up#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

sîtwâskwahikê-

Word components: sîtw-

Morpheme sîtw-:

support, brace

, -âskw-

Morpheme -âskw-:

wood, pole, tree [cf. /-âskw/]

wood or solid of similar consistency

, -ah(1) , -ikê(1)

1. s/he props things up CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. He used to be quiet MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

ayênânêwi-misit

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

ayênânêwi-misit is in the RapidWords category:

• Long (8.2.2)

ayênânêwi-misit is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) eight#1
• (n) foot#2

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

Word components: ayênânêw , -i(1) , {mi-} , -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

1. eight feet CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. eight-foot CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

ayinânêwi-misit

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

ayinânêwi-misit is in the RapidWords category:

• Long (8.2.2)

ayinânêwi-misit is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) eight#1
• (n) foot#2

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

Word components: ayênânêw , -i(1) , {mi-} , -sit-

Morpheme -sit-:

foot

foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit]

1. eight feet, for eight feet CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. eight-foot CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

kâ-miyêscawêsit

INM   like: otôskwanihk

Name (INM) - tâpiskôc: otôskwanihk

  📖

miýêscawêsi-

Word components: {kâ-}

Morpheme {kâ-}:

[defines a changed Conjunct; relativizer]

, miýêst- , -awê ( -aw-(1) , -ê(2) ) , -si , {-t}

1. Beardy [Cree chief, signatory to Treaty 6; from Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation, SK] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

atim kâ-mihkosit

INM   like: otôskwanihk

Name (INM) - tâpiskôc: otôskwanihk

Word components: atimw-

Morpheme atimw-:

dog

, {kâ-}

Morpheme {kâ-}:

[defines a changed Conjunct; relativizer]

, mihkw-

Morpheme mihkw-:

blood [= /mihkw-/]

red; blood

, -isi , {-t}

1. Red Dog Urban Reserve, SK [urban reserve of Star Blanket Cree Nation, site of the Regina Campus of First Nations University of Canada] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sîtawikwayawêw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

sîtawikwayawêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Stiff, flexible (8.3.6.3)

sîtawikwayawêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) stiffen#2

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

sîtawikwayawê-

Word components: sîtaw-

Morpheme sîtaw-:

stiff

, -kwayaw-

Morpheme -kwayaw-:

neck

, -ê(2)

1. s/he has a stiff neck CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

pihêw kâ-mihkosit

INM   like: otôskwanihk

Name (INM) - tâpiskôc: otôskwanihk

Word components: pihêw- , {kâ-}

Morpheme {kâ-}:

[defines a changed Conjunct; relativizer]

, mihkw-

Morpheme mihkw-:

blood [= /mihkw-/]

red; blood

, -isi , {-t}

1. Red Pheasant [Cree chief, signatory to Treaty 6] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

acâhkos kâ-osôsit

INM   like: otôskwanihk

Name (INM) - tâpiskôc: otôskwanihk

Word components: atâhkw-

Morpheme atâhkw-:

star

, -is , o-(1) , -soy-

Morpheme -soy-:

tail [also: -sôs- < -soy- + /-is/]

, -is , -i(2)

Morpheme -i(2):

abstract VAI formative [cf. api-, (w)âpi-, kimoti-, wîki-]

1. comet [lit: "tailed star"] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. He is cruel MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. He sits MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
2. He is at home MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
3. He is sitting MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

apiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

apiw is in the RapidWords categories:

• House (6.5.1.1)
• Sit (7.1.2)

apiw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) sit#1
• (v) warm#2

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

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api-

Word components: api-

Morpheme api-:

sit [cf. /ap-/ + /-i/]

( ap-

Morpheme ap-:

sit in place [cf. api-]

, -i(3) )

1. s/he sits, s/he sits down CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he is present, s/he is available CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. s/he is there, s/he is situated CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

cî

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

cî is in the RapidWords category:

• Part of speech (9.2)

cî is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) capacity#3
• (v) bet#2

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

Word components: cî

1. is it the case that ...? CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. is that so? [question marker; enclitic follows questioned element in initial position] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. Question marker AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

kiyokawêw

1. Action word — like: wîcihêw, itêw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he → another/others

 

Related words

kiyokawêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Welcome, receive (4.2.1.4.1)

kiyokawêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) visit#3

VTA-2 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: nitonawêw

transitive animate verb – class 2 (VTA-2) - tâpiskôc: nitonawêw

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kiyokaw-

Word components: kiy-

Morpheme kiy-:

visit

, -ok-

Morpheme -ok-:

lodge, dwelling

, -aw(1)

1. s/he visits s.o. CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

kiyokêw

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

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kiyokê-

Word components: kiy-

Morpheme kiy-:

visit

, -okê ( -ok-

Morpheme -ok-:

lodge, dwelling

, -ê(2) )

1. s/he visits, s/he visits people, s/he goes visiting, s/he pays a visit CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

nahapiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

nahapiw is in the RapidWords category:

• Sit (7.1.2)

nahapiw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) sit_down#1
• (v) throw#2

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

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nahapi-

Word components: nah-

Morpheme nah-:

further distant deictic root

correct, proper; well; skilled

, api-

Morpheme api-:

sit [cf. /ap-/ + /-i/]

( ap-

Morpheme ap-:

sit in place [cf. api-]

, -i(3) )

1. s/he sits down, s/he sits down in his/her place, s/he is properly seated CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he sits down AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

1. foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, /-sit-/] CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

1. foot [cf. NDI-1 -sit-, -sit] CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

1. toe [cf. -sit- + /-ê/ + /-n/] CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

1. splayed [?? < {IC} + /atim-/ + /-ê/ + -sit- + /-ê/] CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

apiwin

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

NI 💧  

1. a seat or place to sit AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

nitihkwatim

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. like: nôhkom, mîpit
3. my
4. only one

 

Related words

nitihkwatim is in the RapidWords categories:

• Nephew, niece (4.1.9.1.8)
• In-law (4.1.9.2.2)

nitihkwatim is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) nephew#1
• (n) son-in-law#1

NDA-1 👤🧑🏽   like: mitâs (-tâs-), mohpan (-ohpan-)

Regular animate dependent noun stem (NDA-1) - tâpiskôc: mitâs (-tâs-), mohpan (-ohpan-)

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-tihkwatim-

Word components: {ni-} , -tihkwatim-

Morpheme -tihkwatim-:

nephew, man’s sister’s son, woman’s brother’s son; son-in-law

1. my nephew, my cross-nephew (i.e. son of sibling of opposite gender) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. my son-in-law CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

nîtim

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. like: nôhkom, mîpit
3. my
4. only one

 

Related words

nîtim is in the RapidWords categories:

• Cousin (4.1.9.1.7)
• In-law (4.1.9.2.2)

nîtim is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) brother-in-law#1
• (n) cousin#1
• (n) sister-in-law#1

NDA-3 👤🧑🏽   like: ninîkihik(w), nîtim(w)

Consonant-/w/ animate dependent noun stem (NDA-3) - tâpiskôc: ninîkihik(w), nîtim(w)

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-îtimw-

Word components: {n-} , -îtimw-

Morpheme -îtimw-:

male’s female cross-cousin, male’s sister-in-law; female’s male cross-cousin, female’s brother-in-law

1. my cross-cousin of the opposite gender CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

okimâskwêw

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

 

Related words

okimâskwêw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Husband, wife (4.1.9.2.1)
• Person in authority (4.5.1)
• King's family (4.6.1.1)

okimâskwêw is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) leader#1
• (n) queen#2

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

Vowel-glide animate noun stem (NA-2) - tâpiskôc: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

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	Stem
No ownership	okimâskwêw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-okimâskwêm-

Word components: okimâw- , iskwêw-

Morpheme iskwêw-:

woman

1. queen CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
   AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
2. female boss, female of high position CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. chief's wife, wife of anyone known as "okimâw" CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
4. The chief's wife MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
5. the boss's wife AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
6. s/he is the boss's wife AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

apiwin

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

 

Related words

apiwin is in the RapidWords categories:

• Governing body (4.6.3.1)
• Sit (7.1.2)

apiwin is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) seat#1
• (n) seat#5

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

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apiwin-

Word components: api-

Morpheme api-:

sit [cf. /ap-/ + /-i/]

( ap-

Morpheme ap-:

sit in place [cf. api-]

, -i(3) ) , -win

Morpheme -win:

-w-n; nominal derivational final

(usually) abstract noun

1. seat CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. settee CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. place to sit CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

kisêwâtisiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

kisêwâtisiw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Do good to (4.3.4)
• Do evil to (4.3.4.1)

kisêwâtisiw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) think#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

kisêwâtisi-

Word components: kisêwât- ( kisê-

Morpheme kisê-:

kind, compassionate, gentle; great

, [w] , -ât

Morpheme -ât:

particle

) , -isi

1. s/he is kind, s/he is merciful, s/he is gentle, s/he is of compassionate disposition, s/he is charitable CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he is full of grace CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. He is kind MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
4. He is kind and gentle MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

kiyâmapiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

kiyâmapiw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Quiet (2.3.2.5)
• Sit (7.1.2)

kiyâmapiw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) sit#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

kiyâmapi-

Word components: kiyâm-

Morpheme kiyâm-:

calm, still [cf. /kâmw(ât)-/]

, api-

Morpheme api-:

sit [cf. /ap-/ + /-i/]

( ap-

Morpheme ap-:

sit in place [cf. api-]

, -i(3) )

1. s/he is quiet, s/he keeps quiet, s/he sits quietly, s/he sits still, s/he sits at rest CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. He sits still, quietly MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

kiyôtêw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

kiyôtêw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Welcome, receive (4.2.1.4.1)
• Travel by land (7.2.4.1)

kiyôtêw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) travel#1
• (v) visit#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

kiyôtê-

Word components: kiy-

Morpheme kiy-:

visit

, -ôtê(2)

1. s/he visits afar, s/he travels to visit CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he visits for a long duration CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

koskowâtapiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

koskowâtapiw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Quiet (2.3.2.5)
• Sit (7.1.2)

koskowâtapiw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) sit#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

koskowâtapi-

Word components: koskwâwât-

Morpheme koskwâwât-:

stillness, tranquility

, api-

Morpheme api-:

sit [cf. /ap-/ + /-i/]

( ap-

Morpheme ap-:

sit in place [cf. api-]

, -i(3) )

1. s/he sits still, s/he sits quietly CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. Sit still quietly MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
3. He sits still quietly MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

kwêskinêw

1. Action word — like: wîcihêw, itêw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he → another/others

 

Related words

kwêskinêw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Judaism (4.9.7.6)
• Turn something (7.3.5)

kwêskinêw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) convert#5
• (v) convert#9
• (v) turn#4

VTA-1 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: wîcihêw

transitive animate verb – class 1: regular (VTA-1) - tâpiskôc: wîcihêw

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kwêskin-

Word components: kwêsk-

Morpheme kwêsk-:

turn; change

turn

, -n(1)

1. s/he turns s.o. over, s/he turns s.o. around to the opposite side CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he changes s.o. around CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. s/he reforms s.o. CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
4. s/he converts s.o. (e.g. to Christianity) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
5. He turns him over MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
6. He changes him MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

kwêskîw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

kwêskîw is in the RapidWords category:

• Turn (7.2.2.6)

kwêskîw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) turn#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

kwêskî-

Word components: kwêsk-

Morpheme kwêsk-:

turn; change

turn

, -î(1)

1. s/he turns, s/he turns about, s/he turns around CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he changes his/her position (physically or mentally) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. He turns (while in movement) MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

kwêyâtapiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

kwêyâtapiw is in the RapidWords category:

• Prepare (6.1.2.6)

kwêyâtapiw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) knock#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

kwêyâtapi-

Word components: kwayât-

Morpheme kwayât-:

ready, ready-made, prepared

, api-

Morpheme api-:

sit [cf. /ap-/ + /-i/]

( ap-

Morpheme ap-:

sit in place [cf. api-]

, -i(3) )

1. s/he is ready, s/he sits at the ready CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

mistakisow

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

mistakisow is in the RapidWords categories:

• Social class (4.1.4.1)
• Value (8.3.7.9)

mistakisow is in the WordNet category:

• (n) audacity#2

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

mistakiso-

Word components: mist-

Morpheme mist-:

big, large [cf. /mis-/-1; cf. misi-, misti-, mistahi, misi- IPN, misi- IPV, misîh- VTA]

big

, akiso- ( ak-

Morpheme ak-:

count, account - akim-, akiht(â)-, akiso-, akihtê-, akihtâso-, - -akêyim-, -akêyiht-,

count

, -iso(3) )

1. it is expensive, it commands a high price, it is valuable CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he is in a high social position CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

naspâc

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

naspâc is in the RapidWords categories:

• Opposite (8.3.5.2.6)
• Wrong, unsuitable (8.3.7.7.1)

naspâc is in the WordNet category:

• (v) draw#6

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

Word components: naspât-

Morpheme naspât-:

opposite; contrary

1. opposite CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. in a different way, contrarily, wrongly, falsely CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. Wrong AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
   MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
4. Contrary MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
5. Contrarily MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
6. or opposite AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

nêwâpêwak

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. they

 

Related words

nêwâpêwak is in the RapidWords categories:

• Brother, sister (4.1.9.1.3)
• Numbered group (8.1.1.5)

nêwâpêwak is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) brother#1
• (n) man#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

nêwâpê-

Word components: nêw-

Morpheme nêw-:

four

, -âpê(w)

1. they are four brothers, they are four men CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. there are four of them sitting together AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

nikwatisow

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

nikwatisow is in the RapidWords category:

• Track an animal (6.4.1.1)

nikwatisow is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) plot#1
• (v) bring#4

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

Alternatives

nakwatisow

wC: nakwatisow

Word components: nikwatiso-

Morpheme nikwatiso-:

fetch meat from the kill, share meat

( nikw- , -atiso** )

1. s/he fetches meat from the kill site CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

nîpêpiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

nîpêpiw is in the RapidWords category:

• Funeral (2.6.6.3)

nîpêpiw is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) wake#4
• (v) company#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

nîpêpi-

Word components: nîpê- , api-

Morpheme api-:

sit [cf. /ap-/ + /-i/]

( ap-

Morpheme ap-:

sit in place [cf. api-]

, -i(3) )

1. s/he has a wake, s/he holds a wake, s/he takes part in a wake CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he sits up late at night with someone dead or dying CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. s/he stays up late at a wake AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

ohcitaw

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

ohcitaw is in the RapidWords category:

• Deliberately (3.3.1.5)

ohcitaw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) leak#2

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

  📖

Alternatives

ohtitaw

wêhcitawi

Word components: ohtitaw-

Morpheme ohtitaw-:

purposefully, deliberately; necessarily

1. on purpose, purposely, deliberately CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. it has to be, it is certain, it is appropriate, it is necessary, it is requisite CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. definitely, inescapably, of course, as expected, naturally, according to plan, still CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
4. consequently CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
   AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
5. without fail, by all means CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
6. expressly, specifically CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
7. Deliberately MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
8. Something done on purpose MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
9. on purpose AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
10. planned or according to plan AECD
    Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

ohcitaw piko

IPH   like: êkosi pitamâ

Phrase (IPH) - tâpiskôc: êkosi pitamâ

Word components: ohtitaw-

Morpheme ohtitaw-:

purposefully, deliberately; necessarily

, piko ( pikw-(1)

Morpheme pikw-(1):

only, just [cf. IPC piko]

, -i(1) )

1. it has to be, it is certain, it is appropriate, it is necessary, it is requisite CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. definitely, inescapably, of course, as expected, naturally, according to plan, still CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

samatapiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

samatapiw is in the RapidWords category:

• Sit (7.1.2)

samatapiw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) sit_up#2

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

samatapi-

Word components: samat- , api-

Morpheme api-:

sit [cf. /ap-/ + /-i/]

( ap-

Morpheme ap-:

sit in place [cf. api-]

, -i(3) )

1. s/he sits up CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sâkitawâhk

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

sâkitawâhk is in the RapidWords category:

• River (1.3.1.3)

sâkitawâhk is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) mouth#4
• (n) river#1

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

Word components: sâkitaw-

Morpheme sâkitaw-:

?? flow together ??

, -â(1) , -w(1) , -ihk(1)

1. at the mouth of a river [lit: "where waters meet", place name given to a number of sites at the confluence of waterways] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

tahkohtastêw

1. Action word — like: miywâsin, mihkwâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

tahkohtastêw is in the RapidWords categories:

• On (8.5.1.3)
• Top (8.6.2)

tahkohtastêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) sit#1

VII-2v 💧➡️   like: mihkwâw

vowel-final pluralizable inanimate intransitive verb (VII-2v) - tâpiskôc: mihkwâw

  📖

tahkohtastê-

Word components: tahkoht-

Morpheme tahkoht-:

on top

, astê- ( ast-

Morpheme ast-:

put, place, set [astâ-, astê- are frequently compounded following other initial elements]

, -ê(1) )

1. it sits on top, it is on top CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. It is on top MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

têhtapiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

têhtapiw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Hoofed animals (1.6.1.1.3)
• Sit (7.1.2)

têhtapiw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) hop_on#1
• (v) ride#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

têhtapi-

Word components: têht-

Morpheme têht-:

on, on top of [cf. /tâht-/]

, api-

Morpheme api-:

sit [cf. /ap-/ + /-i/]

( ap-

Morpheme ap-:

sit in place [cf. api-]

, -i(3) )

1. s/he mounts, s/he is mounted, s/he rides CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he sits on horseback, s/he is on horseback CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. s/he sits on top CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
4. He sits on it MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
5. He rides a horse MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

têhtapi

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. command/request that something happens immediately
3. you (one)

 

Related words

têhtapiw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Hoofed animals (1.6.1.1.3)
• Sit (7.1.2)

têhtapiw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) hop_on#1
• (v) ride#1

1. (you) mount now, (you) be mounted now, (you) ride now 🤖CW
   Experimental automatically inflected form of CW definition
2. (you) sit on horseback now, (you) be on horseback now 🤖CW
   Experimental automatically inflected form of CW definition
3. (you) sit on top now 🤖CW
   Experimental automatically inflected form of CW definition
4. (you) sit on something now 🤖MD
   Experimental automatically inflected form of MD definition
5. (you) ride a horse now 🤖MD
   Experimental automatically inflected form of MD definition
6. Sit on it MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
7. He rides a horse MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

form of têhtapiw

têhtapiw

 

Related words

têhtapiw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Hoofed animals (1.6.1.1.3)
• Sit (7.1.2)

têhtapiw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) hop_on#1
• (v) ride#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

têhtapi-

Word components: têht-

Morpheme têht-:

on, on top of [cf. /tâht-/]

, api-

Morpheme api-:

sit [cf. /ap-/ + /-i/]

( ap-

Morpheme ap-:

sit in place [cf. api-]

, -i(3) )

1. s/he mounts, s/he is mounted, s/he rides CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he sits on horseback, s/he is on horseback CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. s/he sits on top CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
4. He sits on it MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
5. He rides a horse MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

wîtapimêw

1. Action word — like: wîcihêw, itêw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he → another/others

 

Related words

wîtapimêw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Arrange a marriage (2.6.1.1)
• Compete with (4.3.4.3.1)
• Sit (7.1.2)
• With, be with (9.5.2.2)

wîtapimêw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) collaborate#1
• (v) company#1
• (v) sit#1

VTA-1 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: wîcihêw

transitive animate verb – class 1: regular (VTA-1) - tâpiskôc: wîcihêw

  📖

wîtapim-

Word components: wît-

Morpheme wît-:

with, accompany; help [cf. /wîc-/]

, api-

Morpheme api-:

sit [cf. /ap-/ + /-i/]

( ap-

Morpheme ap-:

sit in place [cf. api-]

, -i(3) ) , -m(2)

1. s/he sits with s.o., s/he sits beside s.o., s/he stays with s.o., s/he is present with s.o. CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he works together with s.o. CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. s/he sits by s.o. (in marriage) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
4. s/he babysits s.o. CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
5. Sit with him (and keep him) MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
6. He is sat with (and kept) MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
7. He sits with him (and keeps him) MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
8. s/he sits with her/him or them AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

1. sibling or parallel cousin of opposite gender [??< *-taway- + /-imâw/ ??] CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

1. sit [cf. /ap-/ + /-i/] CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

1. He is sitting there MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
2. He is at home MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. They are sitting there MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
2. They are at home MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. one who is obsessively inquisitive or curious AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

1. He is moved to a different location or position MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

ciyêkwac

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

ciyêkwac is in the RapidWords category:

• Instead (9.6.1.5.2)

ciyêkwac is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) capacity#3
• (v) bet#2

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

  📖

Alternatives

ciyakwâc

têyakwac

tiyêkwac

Word components: ciyêkwac

1. opposite of expected, reversal of the norm CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. instead, in lieu, on the other hand CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. turned the other way CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. It goes into a slanted position MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. They are sitting MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

iskwapiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

iskwapiw is in the RapidWords category:

• Distance (8.2.6)

V  

1. He sits higher or farther away MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
2. He sits so high MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

iyinîhkahtâw

1. Action word — like: nâtam, mîciw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

iyinîhkahtâw is in the RapidWords category:

• Recover from sickness (2.5.1.1)

VTI-2 🧑🏽➡️💧   like: kisihtâw

transitive inanimate verb – class 2: stem-final -â (VTI-2) - tâpiskôc: kisihtâw

1. He cures a bad situation through prayer MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. It moves to a slanted position MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

iyîpêpayiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

iyîpêpayiw is in the RapidWords category:

• Leaning, sloping (8.3.1.4.2)

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

1. He moves to a slanted position MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
2. He moves to a slanted position MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

kêhcinâhêhtamowin

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

 

Related words

kêhcinâhêhtamowin is in the RapidWords category:

• Certainly, definitely (9.4.4.1)

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

1. Certainty in thought MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
2. Positive thinking MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

kihawêma

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

kihawêma is in the RapidWords category:

• Extra (8.1.7.1)

kihawêma is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) sparrow_hawk#1
• (v) talk#1

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

  📖

Alternatives

kihyawêma

kiyawêma

kîhawêma

Word components: kihyawêma

1. too far, in excess CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. extremely CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. on the other hand, it might be, it might have been CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
4. the other way, the opposite [indicates a sudden change in the way one thinks] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. He lays himself down from a sitting position MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

kîsôwapiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

kîsôwapiw is in the RapidWords category:

• Hot (8.3.4)

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

1. He sits in a warm spot MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

kîswapiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

kîswapiw is in the RapidWords category:

• Hot (8.3.4)

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

1. Let's sit where it is warm MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. empty campsite CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

1. visit [?? < /maw-/ + api-] CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

mâninakisk

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

mâninakisk is in the RapidWords category:

• Every time (8.4.6.6.5)

mâninakisk is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) dream#1
• (n) scraper#1

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

  📖

Alternatives

âninakisk

mânakisk

mâninakis

Word components: mâninakisk

1. on and on, continually, persistently CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. then, right away, vigorously, entirely, just like that, without hesitation CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

mâninâk

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

mâninâk is in the RapidWords category:

• Completely (9.3.2)

mâninâk is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) dream#1
• (n) scraper#1
• (v) hesitate#1

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

Word components:

1. without hesitation, entirely CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. He goes for his nets MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
2. s/he visits her/his net AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
3. s/he checks her/his net AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

nicihkwacim

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. like: nôhkom, mîpit
3. my
4. only one

 

Related words

nicihkwacim is in the RapidWords categories:

• Nephew, niece (4.1.9.1.8)
• In-law (4.1.9.2.2)

nicihkwacim is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) nephew#1
• (n) son-in-law#1

NDA-1 👤🧑🏽   like: mitâs (-tâs-), mohpan (-ohpan-)

Regular animate dependent noun stem (NDA-1) - tâpiskôc: mitâs (-tâs-), mohpan (-ohpan-)

  📖

-cihkwacim-

Word components: {ni-} , -tihkwatim-

Morpheme -tihkwatim-:

nephew, man’s sister’s son, woman’s brother’s son; son-in-law

1. my nephew, my cross-nephew (i.e. son of sibling of opposite gender) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. my son-in-law CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. I want to sit MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

nitawêmâw

NDA-2 👤🧑🏽   like: mitihtikosiy, maskasiy

Vowel-glide animate dependent noun stem (NDA-2) - tâpiskôc: mitihtikosiy, maskasiy

  📖

-tawêmâw-

Word components: {ni-} , -tawêmâw-

Morpheme -tawêmâw-:

sibling or parallel cousin of opposite gender [??< *-taway- + /-imâw/ ??]

1. my sibling or parallel cousin of opposite gender CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

okimâw

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

 

Related words

okimâw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Person in authority (4.5.1)
• King's family (4.6.1.1)

okimâw is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) indian_chief#1
• (n) king#1
• (n) leader#1
• (n) overlord#1

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

Vowel-glide animate noun stem (NA-2) - tâpiskôc: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	okimâw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-ôkimâm-

Word components: okimâw-

1. chief, leader, head person, man of high position CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. king CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. boss CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
4. one's superior CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
5. manager CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
6. A chief MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
7. A man in high position MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
8. a leader on a job site, i.e.: a boss AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
9. government leader, manager AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

pasikô-

IPV ⚡️   like: pê-

Preverb (IPV) - tâpiskôc: pê-

Word components: pasikô-

Morpheme pasikô-:

get up, stand up

1. getting up (from sitting or crouching), arising (from sitting or crouching) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. be uplifted CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. Meaning "come and sit" MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. A humorous disposition MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

aciciwêpinam

VTI-1 🧑🏽➡️💧   like: nâtam

transitive inanimate verb – class 1: regular (VTI-1) - tâpiskôc: nâtam

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aciciwêpin-

Word components: acit-

Morpheme acit-:

upside down, head down

, wêp-

Morpheme wêp-:

throw; away

throw away

, -n(1)

1. s/he throws s.t. top down, s/he throws s.t. into bent position CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

aciciwêpinêw

VTA-1 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: wîcihêw

transitive animate verb – class 1: regular (VTA-1) - tâpiskôc: wîcihêw

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aciciwêpin-

Word components: acit-

Morpheme acit-:

upside down, head down

, -i(1) , wêp-

Morpheme wêp-:

throw; away

throw away

1. s/he throws s.o. head first, s/he throws s.o. into bent position CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

ahcâpâsk

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

 

Related words

ahcâpâsk is in the RapidWords category:

• Tree (1.5.1)

ahcâpâsk is in the WordNet category:

• (n) mountain_ash#1

NI-3 💧   like: pahkêkin(w), askêkin(w)

Consonant-/w/ inanimate noun stem (NI-3) - tâpiskôc: pahkêkin(w), askêkin(w)

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	Stem
No ownership	ahcâpâskw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-ahcâpâskom-

Word components: ahcâp-

Morpheme ahcâp-:

bow [cf. NA-2 ahcâpiy-]

, -âskw

Morpheme -âskw:

wood, pole, tree [cf. /-âskw-/]

1. mountain ash [lit: "bow-wood"] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. Cascade mountain ash [Lat. Sorbus scopulina] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. western mountain ash [Lat. Sorbus sitchensis] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

akinêskawêw

1. Action word — like: wîcihêw, itêw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he → another/others

 

Related words

akinêskawêw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Welcome, receive (4.2.1.4.1)
• Move past, over, through (7.2.3.5)

akinêskawêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) pass#1

VTA-2 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: nitonawêw

transitive animate verb – class 2 (VTA-2) - tâpiskôc: nitonawêw

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akinêskaw-

Word components: akinê- , -skaw(2)

1. s/he passes s.o. (pl) successively CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. she visits s.o. (pl) one by one CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

akosîwin

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

 

Related words

akosîwin is in the RapidWords category:

• Sit (7.1.2)

akosîwin is in the WordNet category:

• (n) perch#4

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

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akosîwin-

Word components: akosî-

Morpheme akosî-:

perch aloft [cf. /akoT-/ + /-î/]

( akoT-(1) , -î(1) ) , -win

Morpheme -win:

-w-n; nominal derivational final

(usually) abstract noun

1. a perch, a place to sit aloft CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

akwastêw

1. Action word — like: miywâsin, mihkwâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

akwastêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Next to (8.5.1.5.1)

akwastêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) rest#1

VII-2v 💧➡️   like: mihkwâw

vowel-final pluralizable inanimate intransitive verb (VII-2v) - tâpiskôc: mihkwâw

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akwastê-

Word components: akw- , astê- ( ast-

Morpheme ast-:

put, place, set [astâ-, astê- are frequently compounded following other initial elements]

, -ê(1) )

1. it is sitting against something, it is placed against something CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. it is sitting against something AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

akwâkwastêw

1. Action word — like: miywâsin, mihkwâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

 

Related words

akwâkwastêw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Smell (2.3.4)
• Decay (8.3.7.8)
• Rust (8.3.7.8.1)
• Blemish (8.3.7.8.2)

akwâkwastêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) corrode#2

VII-2v 💧➡️   like: mihkwâw

vowel-final pluralizable inanimate intransitive verb (VII-2v) - tâpiskôc: mihkwâw

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akwâkwastê-

Word components: akwâkw-

Morpheme akwâkw-:

mouldy

, astê- ( ast-

Morpheme ast-:

put, place, set [astâ-, astê- are frequently compounded following other initial elements]

, -ê(1) )

1. it is set to mould, it is set to rust CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. it goes mouldy, it rusts from sitting too long CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. It went moldy by sitting there too long MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. sit in place [cf. api-] CM
   Cree Morphemes, by Arok Wolvengrey (2026)

apihêw

1. Action word — like: wîcihêw, itêw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he → another/others

 

Related words

apihêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Sit (7.1.2)

apihêw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) seat#1

VTA-1 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: wîcihêw

transitive animate verb – class 1: regular (VTA-1) - tâpiskôc: wîcihêw

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apih-

Word components: api-

Morpheme api-:

sit [cf. /ap-/ + /-i/]

( ap-

Morpheme ap-:

sit in place [cf. api-]

, -i(3) ) , -h

Morpheme -h:

preterite; Independent verbs

1. s/he makes s.o. sit, s/he seats s.o. CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. They are made to sit MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
3. He makes him sit MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.