verb animate transitive
- hire
english: Yesterday he/she hired Sean.
translation: Ulagu agase'wa'lapnn Sa'nal.
verb inanimate transitive
- hire
- to pay for the use of
- lease
english: Mary rented a sewing machine.
translation: Mali agase'wa'toq mulinji'j.
verb animate intransitive
- enlist
- sign up
- trade (Cape Breton)
- hire (New Brunswick)
english: During the war he/she enlisted. (past tense)
translation: Matntimgeg agase'wip.
verb animate transitive
- talk about
- report on
english: Tom talks about Joseph.
translation: Tuma agnimatl So'sepal.
verb animate intransitive
- inform against
- proclaim
english: When he/she was brought to jail he/she then begn to inform
translation: Lplusang ela'luteg na tujiw poqjiagnimuet.
verb inanimate transitive
- talk about
- relate what happens
- confess
english: He/she talks about what happened last night.
translation: Agnutg ta'n teliaqap wela'gwe'g.
verb animate intransitive
- talk to each other
- discuss
- negotiate
english: Mary and John are talking.
translation: Mali aq Sa'n agnutmajig.
noun inanimate
- story
- news
- report
- message
- discussion
english: Have you heard the news?
translation: Gi's nutman agnutmaqan?
verb animate transitive
- tell to
- report
english: Peter tells Mary Ann everything.
translation: Piel agnutmuatl Mali A'nnal ms't goqwei.
noun animate
- herring
english: Herring are bony, but they are very tasty.
translation: Agumegw na waqantewit, gatu mawwigapugsit.
noun inanimate
- hat
english: There is only one hat.
translation: Pas'g newgte' a'gwesn.
particle
- lost for right word
- pausing to think
english: What do you call that eh.. thing?
translation: Ala aij talwi'tmn?
particle
- as it happens
- just so happens
- happenstance
english: sulieweimiw.
translation: Tapuisgegaigl te'lmuij ta'n teliapoqonmuij, gatu aitetapu mu
verb animate intransitive
- move over
- make room
- progress
english: Everyone has to move over now.
translation: Amujpa ms't wen nige' aja'sit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- hinderance
- in the way
english: This is in my way.
translation: Ula a'jela's'g ntawtig.
verb animate intransitive
- be a hinderance
- hinderance
- in the way
english: That dog is in the way.
translation: Ala nmu'j a'jela'sit.
verb animate intransitive
- lie in way
english: That Joseph is (lies) in the way.
translation: A'jelising na So'sepa.
verb animate intransitive
- sit in way
english: Who is this (sitting) so totally in the way?
translation: Wen ta u't telia'jelpit?
verb inanimate intransitive
- stands in way
english: What is it that stands in the way?
translation: Goqwei ta na a'jelpuguig?
verb animate intransitive
- stand in way
- hinderance
english: This tree is (stands) in the way.
translation: Ula miti's a'jelpuguit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- in the way
- hinderance
- in an odd place
english: The table is in the way.
translation: Pata'uti a'jelteg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- better than
english: This is better than that.
translation: Ula me' ajiglu'lg aq ala.
verb animate intransitive
- better than
english: This photograph is better than that one.
translation: Me' ula napui'gign ajiglu'sit je mu ala.
noun inanimate
- bandage
english: Put a new bandage on him/her.
translation: Pilei a'jijgopilaqan nasa'tu.
verb animate transitive
- bandage
english: He/she bandages his/her animal.
translation: A'jijgopilatl ugtue'ml.
verb inanimate transitive
- bandage
english: He/she bandages my hand.
translation: A'jijgopilg npitn.
noun animate
- blackberry
english: How many pails of blackberries did you pick?
translation: Ta'sijig la'taqsung ajioqjeming gisimgnjig?
noun animate
- blackberry bush
english: There are so many blackberries on this blackberry bush!
translation: Na we'gwipugwelgl ajioqjeminn ula ajioqjeminaqsig!
verb animate transitive
- encourage
english: He/she encourages him/her to study.
translation: Ajipjulatl gina'masinin.
verb inanimate transitive
- encourage (lifestyle)
- encourage (virtue)
- encourage (behaviour)
english: He/she encourages everything to go well.
translation: Ajipjutoq ula's'tn ms't goqwei.
verb animate transitive
- have much more than
english: He/she has more spoons than knives.
translation: Me' ajipugwennaji amqwanji'jg je mu wa'qann.
verb inanimate transitive
- have much more than
english: Mary has more money than I do.
translation: Mali ajipugwenn'g suliewei aq ni'n.
verb animate intransitive
- birthday
english: Which month does his/her birthday fall on?
translation: Tegen tepgunsenitl ajipuna'tew?
english: Happy Birthday!
translation: Uliajipuna'!
verb inanimate intransitive
- worse
english: Today the weather is worst than yesterday.
translation: Gisgug me' ajiwinjig je mu ulagu.
verb animate intransitive
- worse
english: This potato is in worst shape than the other one.
translation: Ula tap'tan me' ajiwinjit je mu ala igtig.
noun animate
- perch
english: How many perch did you catch?
translation: Ta'sute'jig ajoqlue'jg.
particle
- that
- there
english: The store is there.
translation: Ala magasan eteg.
verb animate transitive
- go around with
- go out with
english: The woman has her child with her.
translation: E'pit ala'latl unjann.
verb inanimate intransitive
- float around
- float about
- dance about
english: The flower floats on the river.
translation: Wasueg ala'lugweg sipug.
verb animate intransitive
- float around
- float about
- dance about
english: The moose floats about in the lake.
translation: Tia'm ala'lugwet qospemg.
verb animate transitive
- look around for
english: The boy looks about for his father.
translation: Lpa'tuj alamatl ujjl.
noun inanimate
- mass
english: My mother goes to mass.
translation: Ngij eliet alame's.
noun inanimate
- mass book
english: Would you pass me that mass book.
translation: Ge' jugwasgnmui na alame'sguimgewei.
verb inanimate intransitive
- mass is in process
english: Mass is still in process, it will be finishing soon.
translation: Alame'sig me', pugjig gaqiatew.
verb animate intransitive
- say mass
- celebrate mass
english: Today the Bishop celebrates the mass.
translation: Gisgug Gjipa'tlia's alame'siget.
verb animate transitive
- say mass for ...
english: The priest says a mass for the sick.
translation: Gsnugowinu'gw pa'tlia's alame'sigewaji.
verb animate intransitive
- scattered about
english: There are many boards scattered about outside.
translation: Pugwelg lasqo'plaw alamg'pit gujmug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- scattered about
english: Choose the kind of wood you need, there is so much scattered
translation: Mgne'n ta'n telamu'g gmu'j wegetu'n, te's'g ula alamg'teg.
verb animate intransitive
- search for
- look for
english: Peter has been searched for all night.
translation: Gi's newtitpa'q alamugsit Pie'l.
verb animate transitive
- look for
- search for
english: I looked around for you, but didn't find you.
translation: Alamulap, gatu mu we'ju'lnuap,
verb animate transitive
- peddle about
- sell
english: The old man peddles his horse.
translation: Gisigu alangualatl ugte'sipowml.
verb animate intransitive
- shopping
english: My grandmother shops in town (Campbellton).
translation: Nugumij alanguat qame'g.
verb animate intransitive
- do commerce
- buy
- sell
english: My friend is doing the selling for me.
translation: Nitap na alangue'get ugjit ni'n.
verb inanimate transitive
- peddle about
- sell
english: Mother peddles the basket.
translation: Giju' alanguetoq ligpenign.
verb animate intransitive
- peddle
- sell
english: John sells his belongings.
translation: Sa'n alangu'sit utapsun.
verb animate intransitive
- looks around
- looks here and there
- looks about
english: While he/she is walking along he/she stops and looks around.
translation: Ge's peml'ga'j na naqa'sit aq alapa'sit.
verb animate intransitive
- dash all about hurriedly
- dart all about hurriedly
english: He/she dashes all about looking for his/her dog.
translation: Telialapega'sit gwiluaj ugti'l.
verb inanimate transitive
- swings freely
- swings easily
english: My hanging chair swings nicely.
translation: Ntmutputim gaqapitg welialapegiaq.
verb animate intransitive
- crawl about
- crawl around
- crawl on all fours
english: The baby is crawling around outside.
translation: Ala mijua'ji'j gujmug alapegit.
verb animate intransitive
- looks around
- looks here and there
- looks about
english: He/she slowly looks around, he/she wants to remember every
translation: Sangew alapiet, getu' migwite'tg ms't goqwei.
noun inanimate
- knapsack
- carrier
english: This carrier is heavy.
translation: Ula alapilaqan gesgugg.
noun inanimate
- stretcher
- briefcase
english: Bring that stretcher.
translation: Jugwa'tu ala alapilawemgewei.
noun inanimate
- time spent looking about
- time spent looking around
english: Standing on the mountain looking at the view is great.
translation: Gmtnigtug gaqamin na mawulialapimg.
verb animate intransitive
- look about
- look around
english: The baby looks around.
translation: Mijua'ji'j alapit.
verb animate intransitive
- have in hand
english: Louis has an apple in his hand.
translation: Llui alapjit wen'ju'su'n.
verb animate intransitive
- look about
- look around
english: I see that he/she is looking around, but I don't know what he/she is
translation: Nemi'g alapteget, gatu mu gejiaq ta'n goqwei alapt'g.
verb inanimate transitive
- look around for
english: Theresa looks (shops) around for a dress.
translation: Maltele's alapt'g magot.
verb animate intransitive
- swim about
english: My son swims about at the lake.
translation: Ngwis ala'q qospemg.
verb animate intransitive
- snowshoe
english: Frank snowshoes in the woods.
translation: Plasua alaqami'g nipugtug.
verb animate intransitive
- fly around
- flying
english: What kind of bird is that flying around?
translation: Talui'tut na jipji'j alaqsing?
verb inanimate transitive
- fly something around
english: Peters is flying that plane about.
translation: Pie'l na alaqsutoq na alaqsinm'gewei.
verb inanimate intransitive
- spread out (sail)
english: Outside there are papers spread out everywhere.
translation: Gujmug ms't tami alaqtegl wi'gatignn.
verb inanimate transitive
- spread out (sail)
english: Michael is spreading out that paper outside.
translation: Mise'l na etlialaqte'g na wi'gatign gujmug.
verb animate intransitive
- sail about
english: He/she sails on the ocean.
translation: Alaqteget gta'nug.
noun animate
- mariner
- sailor
english: A mariner travels all over the world.
translation: Alaqtegewinu gaqpeigwa'sit ugs'tqamug.
verb animate intransitive
- walk around with light
- use a light
english: He/she uses a candle for light.
translation: Wasoqonmaqan alasenmat.
verb inanimate intransitive
- go about
- spread around (as sickness)
english: A sickness is going around.
translation: Gsnugowaqan ala's'g.
verb animate intransitive
- go about
english: A cold (virus) is going around.
translation: Tgei ala'sit.
verb animate intransitive
- wade about
english: He/she wades in the mud.
translation: Alasugwet sisguigtug.
noun animate
- traveler
english: It's not known where that traveler is from.
translation: Mu gejiam'g ta'n tleiawij na ala'suinu.
verb animate intransitive
- walk through snow
- wade through snow
english: He/she wades through the snow.
translation: Wastewigtug alasumteget.
unclassified
- have for self
- have one's own
- carry something for oneself
english: They are carrying enough food for themselves for today.
translation: ala'tasultijig tepiaq mijipjewei ugjit gisgug.
verb animate intransitive
- scurry about
- bustle about
- walk about
english: My daughter is finally walking around.
translation: Ntus glapis alateja'sit.
verb inanimate transitive
- have it with you
- carry with you
english: He/she has enough food with him/her.
translation: Mijipjewei tepiaq ala'toq.
verb animate transitive
- have possession for
- carry something on anothers behalf
english: I have their documents on me.
translation: Ala'taqig ugtwigatignnmual.
noun inanimate
- pea
english: Let's cook (for ourselves) some peas.
translation: Alawe'l wisugwanej.
noun inanimate
- pill
- tablet
english: I am getting old, every morning I must take pills.
translation: Nugu'gisgu'wei, tesiegsitpu'g amujpa amawe'jitl wesua'tuann.
verb animate transitive
- carry on back
- carry around
english: The woman carries her child on her back.
translation: E'pit alawlalatl unnjann ugpaqamg.
verb inanimate transitive
- carry on back
- carry around
english: He/she is carrying everything.
translation: Negm ms't goqwei alawlatg.
verb animate intransitive
- carry on back
- carry around
english: Joseph walks down the road and carries something on his back.
translation: So'sep pemiet awtigtug aq alawlet.
particle
- way over there
english: I'm going over there.
translation: Ala' tett eliei.
verb animate intransitive
- hanging around
- hanging out
english: Do you want to go somewhere or do you want to hang out here?
translation: Na'tami getu' lien gisna tett pas'g getu' alein?
verb animate intransitive
- tiptoe about
- walk softly
- sneak about
english: The fox sneaks about.
translation: Wowgwis algimsgwet.
verb animate transitive
- walk about on leash
- go about holding hands
english: The woman goes about holding her child's hand.
translation: E'pit algltaqanatl unnjann.
verb animate intransitive
- sit about
english: Susan sits around outside.
translation: Susan algopit gujmug.
verb animate intransitive
- climb about
- climb
english: My friend there is climbing about the iron.
translation: Ala' nitap alqosuet qasawo'qigtug.
verb animate transitive
- looking about for
english: He/she is looking for his/her shirt, he/she doesn't know he/she is
translation: Algwiluatl ugatlaiml, mu geitug alnasguatl.
noun inanimate
- clothing
- clothes
- garments
english: Printed fabric makes good clothing.
translation: Amalega'taqan na gelu'lg aligew eltoq.
verb animate intransitive
- go about bent over
- go about bent over with buttocks up
- go about with buttocks stuck out
english: He/she bend's over when he/she picks berries.
translation: Aligjo'gwet ta'n tujiw mewisij.
verb animate intransitive
- ride horseback
english: My grandfather is horseback riding.
translation: N'mijgamij ali'puluet.
verb inanimate transitive
- feel around for
english: He/she feels around for the key.
translation: Alisgatg apt'sqi'gn.
verb animate transitive
- have in mouth
- chew
english: He/she chews gum.
translation: Alisqopatl pgu'l.
verb inanimate transitive
- chew
english: He/she chews meat.
translation: Wius alisqotg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- flows about
- flows in different directions
english: The tide must be really high, because this water is flowing in all
translation: Amuj ma'munpa'qtnutug, muta milialitg ula samqwan.
verb animate intransitive
- stagger
- stumble about
english: The dancer stumbles about.
translation: Amalgewinu alja't.
noun animate
- baseball
english: I've lost the baseball.
translation: E'n'gaq alje'maqanaq.
noun inanimate
- baseball bat
english: Please pass me that baseball bat.
translation: Ge' ala alje'maqanatgw jugwasga'tui.
verb animate intransitive
- play ball
english: Joseph arrived and came to play ball.
translation: So'sep pegising'p aq pejialje'map.
noun animate
- baseball player
english: What is that baseball player's name?
translation: Taluisit ala alje'muinu?
verb animate intransitive
- work in different locations
- work at odd jobs
english: Joseph works in different far away locations
translation: So'sep gneg allugwet.
noun inanimate
- Memramcook
english: Where is Memramcook?
translation: Tami eteg Almamgug?
noun animate
- German
english: This person from overseas is German.
translation: Ula apaqtugewa'j na alman.
noun animate
- German
english: i'ale'g'pnaq.
translation: Awanta'si ta'n teluisipnaq na almana'giewa'jo'q Listugujg
noun animate
- overseas person
english: The person from overseas is here.
translation: Alman'tiew pegising.
verb animate intransitive
- curse
- blaspheme
english: I don't like to hear someone swear.
translation: Mu ni'n gesatmu wen nutaq alm'get'g.
verb animate transitive
- curse
english: First he/she cursed at him/her before throwing him/her out.
translation: Jel tmg anmimatl gesgmnaq tewegegw.
verb inanimate transitive
- curse
english: It annoyed him/her so much, in the end he/she cursed at it.
translation: Teltagala'l'j, lpa glapis almitg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- shriveled up
english: It's been soaking all night, it must be shriveled up.
translation: Newtitpa'q egwitg, miamuj alm'stapueg.
verb animate intransitive
- shriveled up from soaking in water
english: My dog stayed in the river too long, he's/she's all shriveled up.
translation: Nti wasamqatg samugwanigtug, na alm'stapuet.
verb animate intransitive
- feel way around (blindly)
english: He/she is feeling around in the dark.
translation: Oqonitpa'qtug alnantunewet.
verb animate transitive
- carry about by hand
english: Erika likes to carry her cat about.
translation: Erika gesatg alnaj uggajuewjml.
noun inanimate
- grape
english: Where do grapes grow?
translation: Aloqomann tam(i) etlnigwegl?
noun animate
- grape vine
english: The grapevine is beginning to flower.
translation: Aloqomanaqsi poqjiwasuet.
verb animate intransitive
- hint
- insult
english: My little sister hints.
translation: Ngwe'ji'j alo'tasit.
verb animate transitive
- mouths
- gums
english: The cat mouths (gums) the mouse.
translation: Gajuewj alpatl apigji'jl.
verb animate intransitive
- stay here and there
english: The late Joey used to like staying here and there.
translation: Jo'wio'q na mawigsatg'p alqatg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- float about
english: Seaweed floats.
translation: Paqo'si alqo'qweg.
verb animate intransitive
- float about
english: The little girl floats about.
translation: E'pite'ji'j alqo'qwet.
verb inanimate intransitive
- glide around
- float about
- fly about
english: The paper floats about.
translation: Wi'gatign als'g.
verb animate intransitive
- glide about
- float about
- fly about
english: Who floats about?
translation: Wen alsing?
verb animate transitive
- have control of
- own
english: He/she has control of his/her dog.
translation: Ugti'l alsumatl.
verb animate intransitive
- be obedient
- is directed about
- obey
english: Fishing guides do as they are directed.
translation: Nujia'lutasultijig na alsumgusultijig.
verb animate intransitive
- flee
- escape
english: The little animal flees.
translation: Wi'sisji'j alsumugwat.
noun animate
- boss
english: The boss' name is Mary Ann.
translation: Alsusit teluisit Maliann.
noun inanimate
- authority
- self-determination
english: We have authority over our homeland.
translation: Gm'tginaq alsusuti geggunmu'g.
noun inanimate
- posession
- personal property
- owned thing
english: My house is a possession.
translation: Ni'g na alsutaqan.
verb inanimate transitive
- own
english: He/she owns all this land.
translation: Ms't alsutg ula magamigew.
particle
- some
english: Some flowers look nice.
translation: Alt wasuegl weliangamgugul.
verb animate intransitive
- go about to beg
- go about to collect donations
english: He/she collects donations for St. Anne('s Day).
translation: Altawet ugjit Se'ta'n.
verb inanimate transitive
- have in mouth
- to eat
english: What is he/she chewing on?
translation: Goqwei alt'g?
verb animate intransitive
- make sound of footsteps
english: He/she makes the sound of footsteps upstairs. (I heard him/her
translation: Ge'gwe'g altugwa't.
verb animate transitive
- find unsatisfactory
english: Eunice is not satisfied with her coat.
translation: Maltio'tis alua'latl uggotml.
verb animate transitive
- find unsatisfactory in appearance
- find unattractive
english: Eunice doesn't like the look of her coat.
translation: Maltio'tis aluamatl uggotml.
verb inanimate transitive
- find the appearance unsatisfactory
- find unattractive
english: He/she doesn't like the look of his/her dress.
translation: Aluapt'g ugtoqon.
verb animate intransitive
- shadow
- fade in and out of view
- appear and disappear
english: A spirit appears and disappears at my house.
translation: Mjijaqamij aluasa'sit nignaq.
verb inanimate transitive
- find unsatisfactory
english: He/she finds his/her work unsatisfactory.
translation: Alua'toq ugtlugowaqan.
noun animate
- cloud
english: Look at the clouds.
translation: Ge' angam alugg.
verb animate transitive
- follow around
- accompany
english: The dog follows Joseph around.
translation: Lmu'j aluggwalatl So'sepal.
verb inanimate transitive
- follow around
- accompany
english: He/she follows his/her work.
translation: Aluggwatg utlugowaqan.
verb inanimate intransitive
- become cloudy
- cloud up
english: It's very cloudy today.
translation: Me' gatu gisgug alugwiaq.
verb animate transitive
- row about
english: He/she rows his/her mother around.
translation: Uggwitl alu'latl.
verb animate transitive
- guide (by boat)
english: He/she guides an American.
translation: A'lulatl pastungewa'tl.
verb inanimate intransitive
- lean meat
- lean tissue
english: It is lean meat.
translation: Wius alu'saq.
verb animate intransitive
- skinny
- lean
english: My husband is thin.
translation: Nji'nmum alu'sat.
noun animate
- carpenter
english: Every morning at seven the carpenter begins work.
translation: Te'siegsitpu'g lluigneg te's ajiet aluse'wit poqtllugwet.
noun inanimate
- measles
english: Measles are a childhood malady.
translation: Aluso'l mijua'ji'jewei gsnugowaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- have measles
english: This child has measles.
translation: Ula mijua'ji'j aluso'lewit.
verb animate intransitive
- guide (by boat)
- fishing guide
english: My uncle works as a fishing guide.
translation: Ntlamugsis a'lutasit.
verb animate transitive
- looks weak
- appears inadequate
english: Lawrence sees his animal as too weak.
translation: Lola amalamatl ugtue'ml.
verb inanimate transitive
- looks weak
- appears inadequate
english: At first we thought the house didn't look strong enough
translation: Amsgweseweieg amalaptmeg'p na wenji'guom.
verb animate intransitive
- dance
english: He/she dances up a storm.
translation: Gina'sit amalgat.
noun inanimate
- dance
english: I've come from a dance.
translation: Amalgewaqan wejiei.
noun animate
- small speckled tortoise
- Blandings Turtle
- mud turtle
english: Once my father put a mud turtle in his pocket, he thought it was a
translation: Nujjo'q umaposmg pija'lapnn amalignoqji'tl, muta telta'sip guntew.
verb animate transitive
- carve
- wittle
english: He carves a rooster.
translation: Nape'wl amaligsatl.
verb animate intransitive
- carve
- whittle
english: The old man carves.
translation: Gisigu amaligsawet.
verb inanimate transitive
- carve
- wittle
english: He/she carves the wood.
translation: Amaligs'g gmu'j.
verb animate intransitive
- crochet
- fancy knitting
english: He/she knows how to crochet.
translation: Nata'amalisgnuet.
noun animate
- raccoon
english: The raccoon hides in the chimney.
translation: Amaljugwej mimugwasit pugto'guomigtug.
verb animate transitive
- decorate
english: He/she decorates his/her shirt.
translation: Amallugwalatl ugtatla'iml.
verb inanimate transitive
- decorate
english: He/she decorates his/her dress.
translation: Amallugwatg ugtoqon.
verb inanimate intransitive
- decorate
english: Your sewing machine decorates nicely.
translation: Weliamallugweg na gmulinji'jm.
verb animate intransitive
- decorate
english: Mary likes to decorate.
translation: Mali gesatg amallugwej.
verb animate intransitive
- whittle
- jig sawing
english: The boy wittles.
translation: Lpa'tuj amalsawet.
verb animate transitive
- decorate
english: Mother decorates the tree.
translation: Giju' amaltaqa'latl miti'sl.
noun inanimate
- decoration
- design
english: He/she sews on the decoration.
translation: Amaltaqa'taqan nasi's'g.
verb inanimate transitive
- decorate
english: He/she decorates his/her dress.
translation: Amaltaqa'toq ugtoqon.
verb inanimate intransitive
- embroidered
- mixed design
english: The teacher made a book of mixed designs.
translation: Nujigina'muet amaltaqawi'gas'g wi'gatign gisa'toq.
verb animate transitive
- sew a design on
- embroider
english: He/she sews a design on the sheet.
translation: Amaltaqi'satl laqsunn.
verb animate intransitive
- embroider
english: The old woman embroiders.
translation: Gisigui'sgw amaltaqi'sewet.
verb inanimate transitive
- embroider
english: He/she embroiders the/a pillowcase.
translation: Amaltaqi's'g tu'gwesmunei.
verb animate intransitive
- far·sighted
english: My mother is far sighted.
translation: Ngij amasapit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- far
english: You live far away.
translation: Amaseg wigin.
verb inanimate intransitive
- quite far
- some distance
english: It is somewhat far.
translation: Gimu'tug amase'jijg.
verb animate transitive
- feel thoughtful of
- feel considerate for
- worry about
english: He/she feels worried about his/her dog, it's outside and it's too
translation: Amasgate'lmatl ugti'l, wesamitge'g gujmug eimnitl.
verb inanimate transitive
- feel thoughtful of
- feel considerate for
english: He/she doesn't want to go down the waterfall, because he/she is
translation: Mu getu nisa'lugwegw gapsgwigtug, muta amasgate'tg na ugtul.
verb animate transitive
- weaken
- torture
- deprive
english: He tortues my pet.
translation: Amasgipnnatl ntue'ml.
verb animate intransitive
- close by but out of immediate reach
- not close enough
- far apart
english: Those boards are not close enough to each other, you can see
translation: Amaspultijig na lasqo'plaq, lpa saputaptmn msaqtaqt.
verb animate intransitive
- silly
- foolish
english: My sibling is silly.
translation: Amassit na wijig'tieg.
verb animate intransitive
- act foolish
english: My dog acts foolish.
translation: Nti amassuat.
verb inanimate intransitive
- close by but out of immediate reach
- not close enough
- far apart
english: That wood you brought is just too far from reach.
translation: Wesamiamasteg na gmu'j ta'n iga'tu'tp.
verb animate intransitive
- have mental deficiency
- retarded
english: Do you think he/she is metally deficient?
translation: Etug amatpa't?
verb animate intransitive
- act foolishly
english: The man acts foolish.
translation: Amatpesmat na ula ji'nm.
verb animate transitive
- rub with rubbing compound
english: He/she rubs rubbing compound on his/her child.
translation: Unjanji'tl a'megenatl.
verb inanimate transitive
- rub with rubbing compound
- massage with rubbing compound
english: He/she rubs it with bear grease.
translation: A'megen'g muino'mi.
noun inanimate
- massaging oil
- rubbing compound
english: Which rubbing compound shall I use?
translation: Tegen a'megensuti e'w'tes?
verb animate intransitive
- rub on self
english: He/she rubs on him/herself.
translation: Negm a'megenusit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- partly built
- partly complete
- incomplete
english: His/her house is partly built.
translation: Amgisitas'g na wi'g.
verb inanimate transitive
- glean
- gather (leftover grain after harvest)
english: I glean the wheat grains scattered about.
translation: Amgnte'mann glumgl alagwegl.
verb animate intransitive
- glean
- gather (leftover grain after harvest)
english: Roger is gleaning in his garden.
translation: Ra'j'r etliamgnte'get utiga'taqang.
noun inanimate
- first
- first time
english: That's the first time I hear that.
translation: Amgwes nutm na.
noun animate
- first one
- oldest one
english: I am the first one to work on this word.
translation: Amgwesewa'jui lugwatmn (u)la glusuaqn.
verb animate intransitive
- first person
- first one
english: Joseph is the first one to come in here.
translation: So'sep amgwesewa'juit piswgat ula tet.
noun inanimate
- first one
english: Bring the first spoon you find.
translation: Amsgwesewei amqwanji'j we'jit na jugwa'l.
noun inanimate
- Monday
- first work day
english: Today is Monday.
translation: Gisgug na amgwes elugutimg.
verb animate intransitive
- silly
- foolish
- becoming mentally ill
english: He/she is even sillier.
translation: Me' jel ap ajiamiet negm.
verb inanimate intransitive
- sort of good
- somewhat good
english: This store is sort of good.
translation: Amiglu'lg ula magasan.
verb animate intransitive
- sort of good
- so·so
- somewhat precious
english: This is a somewhat fine plate.
translation: Amiglu'sit ula eptaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- slightly deaf
- somewhat hard of hearing
english: My mother is slightly deaf.
translation: Ngij amig'pistaqanat.
verb animate intransitive
- work a bit
- work a little
english: You'd think he/she works hard, but instead he/she works a bit.
translation: Tlta'sig melgilugwet, gatu awna amlugwet.
verb animate intransitive
- somewhat rational
- partly sane
english: An animal does have some sense.
translation: Amins'tue'g na wi'sisa.
verb animate intransitive
- slightly warm
- somewhat warm
english: This stove is slightly warm.
translation: Ula epsaqtejg amip'sit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- slightly warm
- somewhat warm
english: It's a bit warm inside.
translation: Amip'teg lamugwomg.
verb animate transitive
- rub
english: I rub medicine on my mother.
translation: Ngij amipulg npisun.
verb animate intransitive
- rub it on
- rub against
english: He/she climbs into the mud and rubs it on himself/herself.
translation: Egwija'sit sisguigtug aq amipusit.
verb inanimate transitive
- rub
english: The cat rubs his tail (on someone).
translation: Gajuewj amiputoq ugsuguni.
verb inanimate intransitive
- slightly muddy water
- somewhat muddy liquid
english: The water is a bit muddy today.
translation: Amisisguapua'q samqwan gisgug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- bit cold
- somewhat cold
english: It's a bit cold in the morning.
translation: Amitge'g egsitpu'g.
verb inanimate intransitive
- bit cold
- somewhat cold
english: This food is a bit cold.
translation: Amitgig ula mijipjewei.
verb animate intransitive
- bit cold
- somewhat cold
english: This bottle is bit cold.
translation: Ula pu'tai amitgit.
verb animate transitive
- smeer
english: He/she smears Johnny with mud.
translation: Amjaqa'latl Jonial sisgu.
verb animate intransitive
- smeer something on self
english: The baby smears him/her self with mud.
translation: Mijuaji'j amjaqa'lsit sisgu.
verb animate intransitive
- spread on
- smear
english: He/she spreads on a thick layer of jam (for himself/herself).
translation: Pasiamjaqamat pasgoqsign.
verb animate transitive
- spreads something for him/her
- smeers something for him/her
english: Mother spreads bread for him/her.
translation: Giju amjaqamuatl pipnaqan.
verb inanimate intransitive
- colors smeared together
- mix of colors
english: This floor is a mass of colours.
translation: Amjaqamu'g ula msaqtaqt.
verb animate intransitive
- colors smeared together
- mix of colors
english: My dog has mixed colors.
translation: Nti amjaqamugsit.
verb animate transitive
- spread on
- smear on
english: He/she spreads on the paint.
translation: Amjaqatl pentl.
verb inanimate transitive
- spread on
english: He spreads it thick on the bread.
translation: Negm pasi amjaqq pipnaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- dab self with perfume
- sprinkle self with powder
english: He/she is dabbing himself/herself with the stuff that smells good.
translation: Amjaqto'sit weljema'qewei.
verb animate intransitive
- tipsy
english: The old man is tipsy.
translation: Gisigu amjepit.
verb animate intransitive
- stuck
english: He/she is stuck in his/her chair.
translation: Amjimoqpit ugmutputimg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- stuck
english: The chair is stuck in the doorway.
translation: Mutputi amjimoqteg ga'qanigtug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- caught and stuck
english: It is stuck on the shore.
translation: Amjimoqtesg sitmug.
verb animate intransitive
- caught and stuck
english: The whale is caught by the shore.
translation: Put'p amjimoqtesing tajigtug.
verb animate transitive
- stuck inside of hole (pipe)
- stuck and laying down
english: The little girl gets her doll stuck lying in the carriage.
translation: Epite'ji'j amjimoqwa'latl ugtapsute'gann utepaqang..
verb animate intransitive
- stuck
- unable to move
english: He/She is stuck in the corner.
translation: Amjimoqwa'sit gejigiaq.
verb inanimate transitive
- cause to be stuck
english: He/She gets his/her car stuck.
translation: Amjimoqwa'toq utepaqan.
noun animate
- mackerel
english: There are plenty of mackerel in the sea.
translation: Amlmaw mawpugweliet gta'nug.
verb animate transitive
- quarantine
- put in quarantine
english: He/she quarantines him/her at his/her home.
translation: Amnapegalatl wiguaq.
verb animate intransitive
- turn toes in
english: He/she turnes his/her toes inward when he/she is walking on the
translation: Amnaqwa'toql uggwatl qasawo'qigtug pemiej.
noun inanimate
- bough/branch lining
english: You can tell him/her that the bough lining has been laid.
translation: Gistlimatesg amnast'ga'taqan gaqalego'tas'g.
verb inanimate transitive
- line it(wigwam/dwelling) with boughs/branches
english: He/she is lining that wigwam with boughs.
translation: Etliamnast'ga'teget ala wiguomigtug.
noun animate
- small toad
english: Where is the small toads habitat?
translation: Tami wigultijig amqoqjaji'jg?
noun animate
- spoon
english: Please pass me that large spoon.
translation: Ge' jugwasgnmui na mesgilg amqwan.
noun animate
- spoon
english: Bring the broth and a spoon to me.
translation: P'tew aq amqwanji'j jugwa'tuwi.
verb animate transitive
- do something wrong to
- do something incorrect to
english: First he/she does something wrong to his/her brother then he/she
translation: Tmg amsala'latl ugjignaml toqosi'p wesmugwataq.
verb animate intransitive
- say something wrong
- say something incorrect
english: I fine he/she is not saying anyting because he/she may be afraid of
translation: Teleiaq lpa mu me'tegw muta jipatg etug amsalapuguen.
verb inanimate intransitive
- go wrong
english: Something is wrong with my vehicle.
translation: Nutepaqan amsala's'g.
verb animate intransitive
- do wrong
- go wrong
english: My pet acts up.
translation: Ntue'm amsala'sit.
verb animate intransitive
- troubled
- difficult
english: This boy is troubled.
translation: Ula lpa'tuj amsale'g.
verb animate intransitive
- say something incorrect
- say something negative
english: I'm trying to remember everything, I don't want to speak
translation: Etliwjo'tm migwite'tmn ms't goqwei, mu getu amsalewo'gwew.
verb inanimate intransitive
- go wrong
english: What is happening...I distinctly sense something is going wrong.
translation: Taliaq...gesitlo'tem natgoqwei amsaliaq.
verb animate intransitive
- troubled
- start to go wrong
english: Once he/she started to go wrong everything went wrong around
translation: Newt amsalieteg negm na ms't goqwei piluei amsala's'g ugtinneg.
verb animate transitive
- insult
- say something to irritate someone
- mislead
english: The old man insults his wife.
translation: Gisigu'ji'j amsalimatl ute'piteml.
verb inanimate intransitive
- unfortunately damaged by fire
- sadly harmed by fire
english: Too bad that the church burned, it was so old.
translation: Amsaloqte'g na a's'tuo'guomeg, telsa'qaweieg.
verb inanimate transitive
- speak against something
english: Peter likes to speak against his job.
translation: Pie'l gesatg amsalutg ugtllugowaqan.
verb inanimate transitive
- hear vaguely
- hear portion
english: He/she hears some of what's going on.
translation: Ams'tg ta'n teliaq.
verb animate intransitive
- hear about vaguely
- hear about partly
english: He/she hears a bit about what's happening.
translation: Ams'tmat ta'n teliaq.
verb animate transitive
- only partly hear
- half hear
english: He/she only partly hears the person speaking.
translation: Ams'tuatl etlewo'gwennitl.
noun animate
- bee
english: Have you ever seen a bee?
translation: Gi's gi'l nemi't amu?
noun inanimate
- beehive
english: I see a small beehive.
translation: Apje'ji'jg amuwesusi nemitu.
particle
- yes (in contradicting negative statement)
- necessarily so
- must be
english: It must be true.
translation: Amuj na teliaq.
particle
- must
- have to
- necessary
english: I have to go home, because I'm hungry.
translation: Amujpa enmiei, muta gewisin.
noun animate
- flounder
english: How many flounder did you catch?
translation: Ta'sute'jig anagwe'jg?
verb inanimate intransitive
- lean toward
english: This table leans.
translation: Ula pata'uti anapig.
noun inanimate
- lean-to
- brush camp
english: This map will tell you what route to take when you go to the bush
translation: Ula l'sg'j tlimultew ta'n tltesgewetesg lien anapi'gang.
particle
- by the side
- beside
english: Stand the candles to one side.
translation: Anapiw qama'tu wasoqonmaqann.
particle
- on one side
- a side
english: In a canoe you can't sit on the one side.
translation: Gwitnigtug ma' newte' anapo gisgopa'tim'g.
verb inanimate intransitive
- cheap in price
- inexpensive
english: Food is inexpensive.
translation: Mijipjewei anawtig.
verb animate intransitive
- not paid much
- cheap in price
- inexpensive
english: That picture is not expensive.
translation: Anawtit na napuwi'gign.
verb animate transitive
- compromise someone
- make vulnerable
- expose to danger
- jeopardize
- weaken, lessen, lower
english: He/she often compromises his/her friend's safety.
translation: Gaqi'sg anesga'latl witapal.
verb animate transitive
- look at
- view
english: I tripped and he/she just looked at me.
translation: Pesoqtesgmai, aq negm pas'g angamit.
verb animate intransitive
- look at self
- examine self
english: He/She looks at himself/herself in the mirror.
translation: Angamsit plu'jaqamatigtug.
noun inanimate
- mirror
- looking glass
english: The mirror is new.
translation: Angamsutiei pilei.
verb inanimate transitive
- look at
- view
english: He/She looks at his/her house.
translation: Angapt'g wi'g.
verb animate intransitive
- think
english: He/she says to him/her, think before you speak!
translation: Telimatl, angita'si ge's mu gelusiwun!
noun inanimate
- thought
english: He/she put a lot of thought before he/she left.
translation: Iga'toqop mesgi'g angita'suaqan gesgmnaq maja'sigw.
verb inanimate transitive
- take care of
- care for
- look after
- bring up
- raise
english: He/she takes care of his/her vehicle.
translation: Utepaqan ango'tg.
verb animate transitive
- give additional amount
- give extra
english: He/She gives him/her an extra three dollars.
translation: Nesaigl angua'latl.
noun inanimate
- supplement
- extra
- something extra
- a little extra
english: Lawrence sends me a little extra.
translation: Lola petgitmuit angua'taqan.
verb inanimate transitive
- adds additional amount
- adds extra
english: He/she adds more water to the tea.
translation: Angua'toq samqwan p'teweigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- work extra
english: Everyday we do a bit of extra work.
translation: Tesigisg'g gijga' angu'lugutieg.
verb animate transitive
- cover
- encase
- enclose
english: He/she finds it (animate) unattractive, so he/she covers it (animate).
translation: Mu welamagul na anguna'latl.
verb inanimate transitive
- cover
- encase
- enclose
english: He/She covers her book.
translation: Anguna'toq ugtwi'gatign.
verb animate intransitive
- cover
english: Have you seen a dog that likes to cover him/her self up?
translation: Gi's nemi't nmu'j ta'n gesatg anguno'sij?
verb inanimate transitive
- add length to cord, yarn, string
english: I'll add yarn to the length becuase it will run out soon.
translation: Anguopiga'tu jijglue'wjuapi muta pugjig qataqiatew.
noun inanimate
- fur
english: The fox's fur is red.
translation: Wowgwis ugtanguoweim megwe'g.
verb animate transitive
- take care of
- care for
- look after
- bring up
- raise
english: He/She takes care of his/her younger sister.
translation: Ugwe'ji'tl angweiwatl.
noun inanimate
- joint
- wrist joint
english: Be careful not to injure your wrist.
translation: Ango'te'n mu gtangwisgaqanm jilo'tmu'n.
verb animate intransitive
- suffering for past wrongs
- punishment for past wrongs
english: He/she is suffering for past wrongs
translation: Aniamugwet ugjit ugto'p'la'taqanm.
noun animate
- penitent
- one who sacrifices
- missionary
english: The penitent one prays.
translation: Aniapsuinu a'sutmat.
noun animate
- female penitent
- female who sacrifices
- female saint
- female missionary
- nun
english: Mary Theresa is a missionary.
translation: Maltele's na aniapsuinu'sgw.
verb animate transitive
- punish
- make someone do penance
english: He/She punishes the sinner.
translation: Aniapsu'latl pata'tegewinu'l.
noun animate
- angel
english: The female missionary is an angel.
translation: Ansale'wit na aniapsuinu'sgw.
verb animate intransitive
- delicate
- fragile
english: That child is fragile.
translation: An'stawe'g na mijua'ji'j.
verb animate transitive
- unsure of its safety
english: He/She fears for his/her dog's safety on the road.
translation: An'stawite'lmatl ugti'l awtigtug.
verb inanimate transitive
- unsure of it's safety
english: He/She is unsure of his/her path.
translation: Ugtawti an'stawite'tg.
verb animate intransitive
- unsafe position
english: That flower pot is in an unsafe postion.
translation: An'stawpit na wasuego'q.
verb inanimate intransitive
- unsafe
- unsafe position
english: He/she is working in an unsafe area.
translation: An'stawteg ta'n etllugwej.
verb inanimate intransitive
- unfortunate
- too bad
english: It's too bad it's cloudy (cirrus clouds).
translation: Ansue'g pi'gunaluggw.
verb animate transitive
- feel sorry for
- feel bad about
english: He/She feels sorry for his/her friend.
translation: Ansuite'lmatl witapal.
verb inanimate transitive
- regret
- feel bad about
english: He/She feels bad about what he/she has done.
translation: Ta'n gis tla'tegej ansuite'tg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- unfortunately burnt
english: Unfortunate about that house burning last night.
translation: Ansuoqet na wenji'guomeg wela'gwe'g.
noun animate
- black man
- black person
- African-Canadian person
english: That blackman is my friend.
translation: Ala antaguej na nitap.
noun animate
- black woman
- African-Canadian woman
english: The black woman's name is Oprah.
translation: An'taguejgwej teluisit Opra.
noun inanimate
- New Carlisle
english: Where is New Carlisle?
translation: Tami eteg antaguejue'gati?
noun animate
- woodpecker
- black woodpecker (Rand)
- grey woodpecker (Pacifique)
- Russian (red·headed)
english: This morning I saw a woodpecker eating on a white birch tree.
translation: Sepei nemi'g'p antawe's masgwitug etlatalg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- come back
- return
english: My letter comes back to me.
translation: Ntwi'gatign apaja's'g.
verb animate intransitive
- come back
- return
english: There my horse came back.
translation: Ula ntue'm apaja'sit.
verb inanimate transitive
- bring back
- return to
english: He/she just now brought back my ax.
translation: Aitejoq apaja'toq nutmi'gn.
verb inanimate intransitive
- result of
- outcome
- return
- comeuppance
- penalty
- reward
english: Sometimes it comes back.
translation: Jijuaqa apajiaq.
verb animate transitive
- reconcile
- take back
english: He/She takes his/her plate back.
translation: Apajigsua'latl ugteptaqann.
verb inanimate transitive
- take back
english: He/She takes his/her hat back.
translation: Apajigsua'toq ugta'gwesn.
verb animate intransitive
- resurrect
english: I thought you said your pet came back to life.
translation: Telta'siap teluen gti apajipet.
verb animate intransitive
- reunite
english: I'm glad their back together.
translation: Welta'si ta'n teliapajitqwa'majig.
verb animate transitive
- follow back
english: He/She follows his/her (female) friend back.
translation: Apajuggwalatl witape'sgwl.
verb inanimate transitive
- follow back
english: The old man retraces his path.
translation: Gisigu apajuggwatg ugtawti ta'n wejiep.
noun animate
- chipmunk
- ground squirrel
english: The chipmunk eats.
translation: Apalqaqamej mijit.
verb animate transitive
- pay the cost
english: Finally he/she payed for his/her fishing net.
translation: Glapis gatu apangimatl ugta'piml.
noun inanimate
- pay day
english: Tomorrow is pay day.
translation: Sapo'nug na apangitatimg.
verb inanimate transitive
- pay for
english: He/She pays for supper.
translation: Apangitg wela'gwewei.
verb animate transitive
- pays
english: Susan pays Peter.
translation: Susan apangituatl Pie'lal.
noun inanimate
- payment
english: Could you go and get the payment?
translation: Ge' nmisge'n apangituowei?
noun animate
- rope
- fishing line
english: Tie that rope.
translation: Gltaqpil na a'papi.
noun animate
- thread
- twine
- string
english: Would you bring the thread?
translation: A'papi'j ge' jugwa'l?
noun inanimate
- sea
- off shore
english: The whale lives in the sea.
translation: Put'p wigit apaqtug.
noun animate
- European
english: A European is here for a visit.
translation: Apaqtugewa'j pejimitugwet.
noun inanimate
- inshore
- short distance offshore
english: I'll fish a short way from the shore.
translation: Pe'apaqtu'jg etliusge'ap.
noun inanimate
- reserved portion
- saved portion
- put aside portion
english: Put aside that saved portion for the evening meal.
translation: Pe' gmetug iga'tu na apataqan ugjit wela'gewei.
verb animate transitive
- send back
english: He/She sends him/her back to the store.
translation: Apatgimatl magasang.
verb inanimate transitive
- send back
english: My mother sends the chair back.
translation: Ngij apatgitg mutputi.
verb animate intransitive
- walk back
- stride back
english: He/She walks back home.
translation: Apatl'ga't wiguwaq.
verb inanimate transitive
- set aside a portion (of food)
english: Let me save this bannok for Alex John.
translation: Ge' apatuap ula lusgnign ugjit Aligja'n.
verb inanimate intransitive
- returning tide
english: Already the tide is returning.
translation: Gi's apatpa'q.
verb animate transitive
- hit back
- win back
- send back
english: He/She hits the ball back.
translation: Tu'aqann apatta'tl.
verb inanimate transitive
- win it back
english: He/She wins back what he/she lost.
translation: Apatte'g ta'n goqwei gisintoq.
verb animate intransitive
- win back a loss
english: He/She wins back his/her money (for himself/herself).
translation: Apatte'mat ugsuliewe'm.
verb inanimate intransitive
- spring back
english: Suddenly it sprung back.
translation: Lpa jini'w apattesg.
verb animate intransitive
- spring back
english: He/She darts back when he/she sees his/her mom.
translation: Apattesing ugwitl nemiaj.
verb animate intransitive
- break even
english: Lawrence breaks even.
translation: Lola apatto'sit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- whirlwind(-ing)
- gusty
english: Well it's very gusty from different directions today.
translation: We'gwimilia'petna's'g gisgug.
verb animate transitive
- pacify
- soothe
- calm
english: He/She pacifies his/her child.
translation: Apgnualatl unjanji'jl.
verb animate transitive
- untie
english: Mary unties her dog.
translation: Ma'li apgwa'latl ugtue'ml.
verb inanimate intransitive
- become untied
english: My kerchief becomes untied.
translation: Apgwa's'g ntmusue'im.
verb animate intransitive
- become untied
english: My dog becomes untied.
translation: Apgwa'sit nti.
verb inanimate transitive
- untie
english: She unties the arpon.
translation: Apgwa'toq laqpisuti.
noun animate
- net
- fishnet
english: Would you clean that net.
translation: Ge' waqama'l na a'pi.
verb animate intransitive
- using a net
- fishing with a net
english: Today Frank is fishing with a net.
translation: Gisgug a'pia'q Plasua.
verb animate intransitive
- fish with net
english: My son fishes with a net.
translation: Ngwis a'piet.
noun animate
- mouse
english: Do you hear the mouse?
translation: Nutat apigji'j?
noun animate
- skunk
english: A skunk is black and white.
translation: Apigjilu na maqtaweg aq wape'g .
verb animate transitive
- skunk (in a game like cribbage)
english: Mary skunks her older sister.
translation: Mali apigjilu'ta'tl umisl.
noun animate
- February
english: February is a short month.
translation: Apignajit na toqwaqji'jit tepgunset.
verb animate transitive
- forgive
- pardon
- overlook offense
english: Lawrence forgives Joseph.
translation: Lola apigsigtuatl So'sepal.
verb animate intransitive
- have net
english: My friend has a net.
translation: Ula nitap a'pimit.
verb animate intransitive
- spend winter
- pass winter
english: Noel returns from spending the winter in the woods.
translation: Nuel apipunsit nipugtug.
noun animate
- marten
english: The marten's fur (hide) is very good.
translation: Apistanewj mawglu'lg ugtanguowe'im.
verb inanimate intransitive
- waterlogged
english: The floor is waterlogged.
translation: Msaqtaqt apitapueg.
english: This fur is waterlogged.
translation: Lpa apitapueg ula anguowei.
verb animate intransitive
- waterlogged
english: This clay dish is waterlogged, it was in the water too long.
translation: Apitapuet ula pga'wei eptaqan, wasamipgijgwijing samuqwanigtig.
verb inanimate intransitive
- rise (as dough)
- swell
- bloated
- proof (dough)
english: The bread I'm making rises.
translation: Pipnaqan etlitu apita'q.
verb animate intransitive
- bloated
- swell
- rises (as dough)
english: If the old man eats to much he gets bloated.
translation: Gisigu wesamatalg na apita't.
noun inanimate
- baking powder
- baking soda
- rising agent
- yeast
- leavening
english: Get the baking powder that is in the cupboard.
translation: Nmisge'n apita'taqan ta'n piteg eptaqano'guomigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- gone for good
- unable to return
english: My friend stayed across the river
translation: Nitapo'q apja'sitaq qame'g
verb inanimate intransitive
- small
english: I've been able to accomplish little work today.
translation: Apje'jg lugowaqan gisa'tu gisgug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- tiny
- very small
english: I see a small beehive.
translation: Apje'ji'jg amuesusi nemitu.
verb animate intransitive
- tiny
- very small
english: My doll is tiny.
translation: Ntapsute'gan apje'ji'jit.
verb animate intransitive
- small
english: That doll is small.
translation: Apje'jit na apsute'gan.
verb animate intransitive
- unable to stop laughing
english: It's fun where I work, we're always laughing.
translation: Giso'qon tan etlugwei, lpa apjelmultieg
noun inanimate
- grain of rice
english: Let's make outselves some rice.
translation: Lltanej apjelmultimgewe'l.
verb animate intransitive
- bleed to death
english: Help me, I'm bleeding to death.
translation: Apoqonmui, apjigu'niei.
noun animate
- black duck
english: The black duck flies in the sky (above).
translation: Musigisg'tug apji'jgmuj alaqsing.
verb animate transitive
- make speechless
- outtalk
english: The old woman left the youngster speechless.
translation: Gisgu'sgw apjimatl maljewe'jl.
verb animate intransitive
- unable to stop crying
english: Poor him/her, he/she can't stop crying.
translation: Ewle'jit, pana apjimt'g.
verb animate intransitive
- out of breath (as a result of a tantrum)
- out of breath
english: He/she coughs until he's/she's out of breath.
translation: Enm'no'geg glapis apjitoq.
particle
- always
- each time
- every time
english: I always get up at six o'clock.
translation: Apjiw menja'si asugom ajiet.
verb inanimate intransitive
- small in girth
- slender
- thin
english: This dress has a small waist.
translation: Ula magot apjoqji'jg.
verb animate intransitive
- tiny in girth
- slender
- thin
english: Margaret is slender.
translation: Malg'lit apjoqji'jit.
noun animate
- hare
- rabbit
english: The rabbit is a small animal.
translation: Apli'gmuj na apje'jit wi'sisji'j.
verb animate intransitive
- return from work
- back from work
english: It's five o'clock and he/she is already back from work.
translation: Na'n ajiet aq gi's aplugwet.
verb inanimate transitive
- retrieve
- return from getting it
english: My son just returned from getting bread.
translation: Ngwis pipnaqan apnmisg'g.
verb animate transitive
- retrieve
- return from getting
english: My father returns from getting my grandmother.
translation: Nujj apnmisguatl nugumijl.
noun animate
- woodpecker
english: The woodpecker lives in the trees.
translation: Apo'qatej wigit mitis'igtug.
noun inanimate
- assistance
- help
english: Hopefully he/she will get alot of help.
translation: Jiptug pugwelg apoqonmati msntew.
noun inanimate
- assistance
- help
- assisting time
- helping time
english: He/she seldom needs assistance.
translation: Awisiw nuta'j apoqonmatimg.
verb animate transitive
- help
- assist
english: The womand helps her child.
translation: E'pit apoqonmuatl unjann.
particle
- again
- repeat
english: Go again to get some kindling
translation: App n'misge'n aps'sqate'gnn.
particle
- another
english: Bring me another apple.
translation: App igtig wennju'su'n jugwa'tui.
verb animate transitive
- reduce the size of
- make smaller
english: Mary Ann takes her shirt in.
translation: Mali Ann apsa'latl ugtatla'ieml.
verb animate intransitive
- have tiny eyes
- have small eyes
english: That horse has somewhat small eyes.
translation: Gimu'tug apsalqigwa'ji'jit na te'sipow.
verb animate intransitive
- have small eyes
english: My, he/she has small eyes.
translation: Me' gatu apsalqigwat.
verb animate intransitive
- have small mouth
english: My granddaughter Emma has a small mouth.
translation: Emma, nuji'j apsalqutnat.
verb inanimate transitive
- make smaller
english: Tom makes his house smaller.
translation: Tuma apsa'toq wi'g.
verb animate intransitive
- have small head
english: This boy has a small head.
translation: Me' gatu apsatpat ula l'pa'tuj.
verb animate intransitive
- little
- small
english: My little daughter is smaller than her younger sister.
translation: Maljewe'j ntus me' aps'gilg aq uggwe'ji'tl.
verb animate intransitive
- turns head around to look
- turn head around
english: My aunt turns her head and looks at me.
translation: Nsuguis apsgu'lapa'sit aq angamit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- form eddy
- back water eddy
english: Stop at the backwater.
translation: Nga'sites ta'n etliapsgwitg.
verb animate intransitive
- have small buttocks
english: That old man has a small bum.
translation: Gisigu ji'nm apsigjat.
verb animate intransitive
- have small hands
- have small paws
english: That sales clerk has very small hands.
translation: We'gwiapsiptnat na nussaqiget.
verb animate transitive
- reduce the size by sewing
- alter to smaller size
english: My mother takes in her shirt.
translation: Ngij apsi'satl ugtatla'ieml.
verb inanimate transitive
- to make smaller by sewing
- alter to smaller size by sewing
english: I'll sew the net smaller for now.
translation: Pe'l apsi's'gp ula a'pi.
verb animate intransitive
- small stitch knitting
- fine·weave
english: This woman's knits very small stitches.
translation: Lpa tewji apsisgnuet ula e'pit.
verb animate intransitive
- have small nose
- have narrow nose
english: The baby has a small nose.
translation: Mijua'ji'j apsisqonat.
verb animate intransitive
- skinny legged
- slim legged
- thin legged
english: That one standing over there is slim legged.
translation: Ala gagamit apso'qonigatat.
verb inanimate intransitive
- cut into small pieces
- minced
english: This bread is cut into small pieces.
translation: Aps'sas'g na ula pipnaqan
verb animate transitive
- mince
- cut into small pieces
english: Patrick cuts the salmon into smaller pieces.
translation: Pa'tlig aps'satl plamu'l.
verb inanimate transitive
- mince
- cut into small pieces
english: William cuts the meat into small pieces.
translation: Sulian aps'sg wi'us.
verb animate intransitive
- have small feet
english: He/she has smallish feet.
translation: Gimu'tug aps'sitat negm.
verb animate intransitive
- chop kindling
- split to make thinner
english: My girlfriend is chopping kindling.
translation: Nitape'sgw etliaps'sqate'get.
verb inanimate transitive
- chop small
english: He/she cuts down the size of the fence post.
translation: Aps'te'g llutaqanatgw.
noun inanimate
- narrow stream
- brook
- small stream
english: Jump over that narrow stream.
translation: A'sisiwnaqaia na aps'tgu'j.
noun animate
- doll
english: My daughter has lost her doll.
translation: Ntus e'nata ugtapsute'ganna.
noun animate
- turkey
english: What sound does a turkey make?
translation: Ap'tapegiejit na taltoqsit?
verb animate intransitive
- unable to release a hold
english: He/she couldn't let go of the axe.
translation: Lpa aptapjiet uttmi'gn.
verb animate intransitive
- starve
english: Mitchell is starved when he arrives.
translation: Mise'l aptaqanet ta'n tujiw pegising.
verb animate intransitive
- stay permanently
english: He/she basically lives permanently in the U.S.
translation: Aptaqatk nu'gu' pastung.
verb animate intransitive
- freckled face
english: Nelly has alot of freckles.
translation: Neli ma'muniw aptegwat.
verb animate transitive
- smother
- block off air from
english: He/she almost smothers his/her younger brother.
translation: Lpa suel aptlama'latl ugjignaml.
verb inanimate transitive
- smother (fire)
- block off air from
english: When he/she closed the draft on the stove, it smothered the fire.
translation: Epsaqtejgl gepsoqta'teg, na aptlama'toq pugtew.
verb inanimate intransitive
- stuffy
- suffocate
english: It is very stuffy there.
translation: Mawi aptlamig nate'l.
verb animate intransitive
- suffocate
english: He/she almost sufficates in the fire.
translation: Pugtewigtug suel etliaptlamit.
verb animate intransitive
- lose breath (in gale)
english: It's so windy it takes his/her breath away.
translation: Teligju's'g lpa aptlamsing.
verb animate intransitive
- hold breath
english: When he/she saw the skunk he/she held his/her breath
translation: Apigjilu'l nemiateg na aptluat.
verb animate intransitive
- lean (by holding on to something) to walk
- use for balance
english: He/she walks using the table as support.
translation: Pemaptoqwet patawtigug.
verb animate intransitive
- unable to move while standing from standing too long
english: My grandchild Emma is stuck in place.
translation: Nuji'j Emma apt'pugu'et.
verb animate transitive
- lock out
- lock in
english: He/she locks the door on Jean-Batiste.
translation: Apt'sqa'muatl Sapatisal.
verb inanimate transitive
- lock up
- lock in
english: Last night I locked my house .
translation: Wela'gwe'g nignen apt'sqa'map.
verb animate transitive
- lock up
- lock in
- lock out with quick motion or accidentally
english: He/she almost accidently locks his/her mother out.
translation: Suel pejiapt'sqata'tl uggwitl.
verb inanimate transitive
- lock up
- lock in
- lock out with quick motion or accidentally
english: I accidently lock out the cat.
translation: Gajue'wj apt'sqate'g.
verb animate transitive
- lock up
- lock in
english: Who locked in Peter?
translation: Wenn Pie'lal gisiapt'sqa'tl?
noun inanimate
- key
english: He/she has lost the key.
translation: Ento'q apt'sqi'gneg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- stuck
english: This door is stuck.
translation: Apt'tesg ula ga'qan.
verb animate intransitive
- stuck
english: He/she is stuck in the door.
translation: Apt'tesing ga'qanigtug.
verb animate transitive
- cause to get stuck
english: Mary gets her shoe stuck.
translation: Mali umugsnn apt'tesmatl.
verb inanimate transitive
- cause to get stuck
- stuck
english: Joseph has gotten his car stuck in the woods.
translation: So'sep gisiapt'testoq utepaqan niputug.
noun inanimate
- cane
- staff
- walking stick
english: Don't forget your cane.
translation: Mutt gtaptu'n wanta'siw.
verb animate transitive
- thaw
- warm
english: He/she warms up his/her pet.
translation: Apua'latl ugtue'ml.
verb inanimate transitive
- thaw
- warm
english: He/she thaws out meat for supper.
translation: Apua'toq wi'us ugjit wela'gwewei.
particle
- soon
- after a while
english: We'll be leaving soon.
translation: Apugjig maita'tesnu.
noun animate
- lynx
english: gisue'gl signn alnasg'g.
translation: Apugsign na telui'tut muta pase'g ugtanguoweim elsita'j, na st'ge'
verb animate transitive
- warm up by using body
english: He/she keeps his/her child warm (with his/her body).
translation: Apu'jenatl unjann.
verb inanimate transitive
- warm up by using body
english: I warm a blanket (with my body heat) for my child.
translation: Apu'jenm a'su'n ugjit nnjan.
verb animate transitive
- warm up by applying heat
- warm up by using body heat
english: He/she warms up his/her grandfather.
translation: Negm apu'satl umijgamijl.
verb inanimate transitive
- warm up
english: I'm warming up my hands.
translation: Pe'l etliapu's'man npitnn.
verb animate transitive
- turn upside down
english: He/she turns his/her little sister up side down.
translation: Aputasga'latl ugwe'ji'tl.
verb inanimate transitive
- turn upside down
english: My grand child turns the table upside down.
translation: Nuji'j aputasga'toq pata'wti.
verb inanimate intransitive
- flip
- flip over
- flip back
english: Everything is up side down.
translation: M'st goqwei aputasgiaq.
verb animate intransitive
- fall back
- flip over
english: He/she laughed so hard he/she fell backwards.
translation: Tetujimamunelmit lpa aputasgiet.
verb animate transitive
- turn over (using a tool)
english: He/she uproots the tree.
translation: Aputasgigwalatl miti'sl.
verb inanimate transitive
- turn over (using a tool)
english: Joseph turns over the soil.
translation: So'sep aputasgigwatg t'pgwan.
verb animate intransitive
- flip backwards
- flip over
english: While showing off he/she flips over.
translation: Ge'sg etliewsitutg na aputasg'tesing.
particle
- and
english: Today and tomorrow.
translation: Gisgug aq sapo'nug.
noun animate
- English person
- Englishman
english: Where is this Englishman from?
translation: Tami tle'iawit ula aqalasie'w?
verb animate transitive
- says it in English
- speak English to
english: The Indian person answers the French person in English.
translation: Nnu aqalasie'wimatl wenujl.
verb animate intransitive
- speak the English language
english: Is he/she speaking English or is he/she speaking a different
translation: Aqalasie'wi'sit gisna piluei tli'suti etlie'w'g?
noun animate
- snowshoe
english: I made new snowshoes, now I'm going snowshoeing.
translation: Pile'g aqamug gisi'gig, nige' najialaqami'm.
noun animate
- white ash tree
english: Look for a white ash that is nice and striaght.
translation: Gwilu aqamoq welpegoqsit.
noun inanimate
- white ash grove
english: It would be good for me to find a white ash grove.
translation: Glu'lt's na nige' giswe'jituas aqamoqwe'gati.
noun inanimate
- Sunday
english: Sunday is a day of rest.
translation: Aqantie'umg na atlasmu'ltimgewei na'gweg.
noun inanimate
- week
english: Let's leave this coming week.
translation: Maita'nej ula aqantie'uti wejgu'aq.
verb animate intransitive
- observe Sunday
english: He/she observes Sunday, he/she prays all day.
translation: Aqantie'wit, a'sutmat newtigisg'g.
verb inanimate intransitive
- half
english: Buy half a pound.
translation: A'qataig nngatign pgwatele'n.
verb animate intransitive
- half intoxicated
- somewhat intoxicated
english: My friend here is half-cut.
translation: A'qatapit na ula nitap.
verb animate intransitive
- half·witted
english: He/she is foolish.
translation: Aqatatpa't na ula.
verb animate transitive
- hide
- conceal
english: My older sister hides me.
translation: N'mis aqawigalit.
verb inanimate transitive
- hide
- conceal
english: What you look for is what he/she hides.
translation: Ta'woqwei algwinmn na aqawigatg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- shade
english: Mary, look for shade.
translation: Mali, aqjigateg gwile'n.
verb inanimate intransitive
- half·full (dry ingredient)
english: That boat of yours is only half full.
translation: Aqatamgiaq pas'g na gtul.
verb animate intransitive
- half·full (dry ingredient)
english: The flour container is half full.
translation: Aqtamgiet wape'jgo'q.
verb inanimate intransitive
- half·filled (with liquid)
english: This isn't even half full (of liquid), we have to refill it.
translation: Ula je mu aqtapenug, amujpa iligujua'tu'gw.
verb animate intransitive
- half·filled (with liquid)
english: This pail is half full.
translation: Aqtapet ula la'taqsun.
verb inanimate intransitive
- midnight
english: Are you going to the midnight mass?
translation: Aqtatpa'qewei alame's elien?
verb inanimate intransitive
- make turn
- veer off
english: Keep going until your road veers to the right.
translation: Siwawsi, glapis gtawti inaqaneg aquoqomgwa's'gtetew.
verb animate intransitive
- make turn
- veer off
english: He/she goes out of sight (in that turn) in the woods.
translation: Ala' nipugtug enmiaquoqomgwa'sitaq.
noun inanimate
- at bend
- at turn
english: His/her house is located just past the bend.
translation: Wi'g eteg pas'g gis pmtesgmn aquoqomqeg.
verb animate intransitive
- hidden and sitting
english: He/she sits where he/she is hidden.
translation: Aqupit ta'n emgopa'sij.
verb inanimate intransitive
- hidden
- hidden area
english: He/she fishes in a hidden area.
translation: Aquteg ta'n etlwesgej.
verb animate transitive
- do fancily
- do elegantly
english: He/she did up his/her shirt fancily.
translation: Asamaja'latl na ula ugtatlai'ml.
verb inanimate transitive
- do fancily
- do elegantly
english: Mary-Susan really beautifies her house.
translation: Malsusan asamaja'toq wi'g.
verb animate intransitive
- fancy
- elegant
- overly fussy
english: No one would tell me I'm overly fussy.
translation: Ma' wenn tlimigw ni'n asamajei.
verb inanimate intransitive
- fancy
english: His/her house is fancy.
translation: Asamatteg wi'g.
noun inanimate
- on the other side
- in the next room
english: What you're looking for is in the other room.
translation: A'se'g eteg ta'n goqwei algwilmn.
noun inanimate
- other room
- other side
english: The other room is included for five dollars.
translation: A'sei mawteg ugjit nanai'gl.
verb animate transitive
- causing hurt
- aggravate
english: Peter hurts his older sister's feelings.
translation: Pie'l asgaiwatl umisl.
verb animate intransitive
- walk with a limp
- limp
english: My dog is limping, I don't know where he came from.
translation: Nti asgaja't, mu gejiaq ta'n wejiet.
verb animate intransitive
- limp
english: He/she still walks with a limp.
translation: Me newgte' teli asga'sit.
verb animate transitive
- spare feelings
- pity
english: He/she spares his/her daughter's feelings.
translation: Asgate'lmatl ugtusl.
verb animate intransitive
- limp
english: My dog fell, now he walks with a limp.
translation: Nti gis(i)nisiet, na nige' asgatesing.
verb inanimate transitive
- meet
english: He/she meets whatever is thrown at him/her.
translation: A's'gg ta'n goqwei elaqtuj.
noun
- six
- six (in counting)
english: My daughter is six.
translation: Ntus as'gom tetuje'g.
noun
- sixty
- sixty (in counting)
english: There's alot, there are sixty of them.
translation: Pugwelgl na, as'gom te'sisga'q te's'gl.
verb inanimate transitive
- harm
- bother
- annoy
- disturb
english: He/she tinkers with his/her car so much that he/she harms it.
translation: Tetujimilo'tg na utepaqan, pas'g asgo'tg.
verb animate transitive
- come across
- meet
- encounter
english: He/she goes to meet him/her when he/she arrives.
translation: Najia's'guatl ta'n tujiw oqwa'nij.
verb animate intransitive
- instigate
- stir up trouble
- goad
- incite
english: The boy instigates trouble.
translation: Lpa'tuj asigetg.
verb animate transitive
- stir up
- egg on
- instigate
- goad
- incite
english: He/she encourages him/her to do wrong.
translation: Asimatl o'pla'tegennin.
verb animate intransitive
- crawl over
english: The log was so big we had to crawl over it.
translation: Ne'gasgi'gn telimsegilg amujpa a'sisapegultieg.
verb animate intransitive
- go over something
english: David goes across (over something) over there.
translation: Ta'pit a'sisa'sit ala tett.
verb animate intransitive
- throw over
english: He/she throws the hat over the fence.
translation: A'siseget a'gusn llutaqanigtug.
verb animate transitive
- jump over
english: Just like nothing, my dog jumped over me.
translation: Lpajaq mu goqwei, pa nti a'sisiwnaqialit.
verb inanimate transitive
- jump over
english: I just jumped over some flowers on the road.
translation: Gisia'sisiwnaqiatmann wasuegl awtigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- sit over
- sit across
english: He/she is already sitting across that thing.
translation: Gi's a'sispit na ta'n goqwei.
verb inanimate intransitive
- over
- across
english: His/her fence is crosses over onto my yard.
translation: Ugtllutaqanm a'sisteg ntiga'taqanmg.
verb animate intransitive
- revenge
- reciprocate
- pay back
english: Enough already, he/she has wreaked too much revenge.
translation: Nugu' na wasmiasita'teget.
verb animate transitive
- reply
- answer back
english: My mother replys to my father.
translation: Giju' asiteglulatl nujjl.
verb animate transitive
- reply
- answer
english: He/she didn't answer when he/she was spoken to.
translation: Mu asitemagul geluluteg.
verb animate intransitive
- crawl across
english: He/she actually crawled across the road.
translation: L'pa asoqomapegit awti.
verb animate intransitive
- swim across
english: Even if it's deep, he/she swims across.
translation: Tlia' tmig, asoqoma'q.
verb inanimate intransitive
- cross over
english: The Bombardier crosses the ice in the winter.
translation: Pompetir asoqoma's'g mgumigtug gesig.
verb animate intransitive
- cross over
english: Mom goes across to shop.
translation: Giju' asoqoma'sit natanguat.
verb animate intransitive
- wade across in water
english: When the tide is low a person can wade right across the river.
translation: Ta'n tujiw niweteg lpa wen gisiasoqomasugwet glapis qame'g.
verb animate transitive
- push across
english: Peter pushes his buddy across.
translation: Pie'l asoqomigsma'latl witapal.
verb inanimate transitive
- push across
english: Are you pushing your boat across?
translation: Asoqomigsma'tu'n gtul?
verb animate intransitive
- run across
english: He/she quickly runs across (to Campbellton) for some butter.
translation: Jaqaliasoqomi'pit ugjit mlageju'mi.
noun inanimate
- ferry
- boat
english: It's been a long time since a ferry was used here.
translation: Gi's sa'q gi'aspie'was'g asoqomm'taqan ula tet.
verb inanimate intransitive
- fall across
english: The wood falls across the road.
translation: Gmu'j asoqomoqtesg awtigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- fall across
english: My buddy falls across the road.
translation: Nitap asoqomoqtesing awtitug.
verb animate intransitive
- ferry across
english: Tom ferries across now.
translation: Tuma asoqomu'teget nige'.
noun inanimate
- ferry
- boat
english: The ferry used to cross back and forth from here to Campbellton.
translation: Asoqo'mutaqan i'asua's'g'p tet aq qame'g.
particle
- right at
- exactly
- just right
english: It's now exactly three o'clock.
translation: Assma nige' si'st ajiet.
noun animate
- boss
english: The boss' name is Mary Ann.
translation: Alsusit teluisit Maliann.
noun inanimate
- church
english: They are getting married at the church.
translation: A's'tuo'guomg etlmalie'wijig.
verb inanimate intransitive
- back and forth
- to and fro
- travel back and forth
english: The ferry goes back and forth between here and the other side of
translation: Asoqo'mutaqan asua's'g tet aq qame'g.
verb animate intransitive
- back and forth
- to and fro
- travel back and forth
english: He/she works in town so he/she goes back and forth daily.
translation: Negm elugwet qame'g, na te'sigisg'g asua'sit.
verb animate intransitive
- meet on water(by canoe)
- come together (by rowboat)
english: They row towards each other at the small lake.
translation: Qospemji'jg etlia'sugwesugwijig.
noun inanimate
- blanket
english: Did you buy a big blanket?
translation: Mesgi'g a'su'n weja'tu's'p?
verb animate transitive
- provide clothing
- clothe
- provide household goods
english: Those whose home has burned down must be provided for.
translation: Wigwow gisnu'gwa'q, amujpa a'su'ngewujig.
verb animate intransitive
- pace back and forth
english: All night he/she has done nothing but pace back and forth.
translation: Newtitpa'q pas'g telugwet asu'set.
verb inanimate transitive
- walk back and forth
- kick back and forth
- go in and out
english: Is he/she ever going back and forth through that door frequently!
translation: Me' gatu asu'tesg'g na ga'qan!
verb animate transitive
- kick back and forth
- walk back and forth
- repeatedly return/go to...
english: Mary kicks the ball back and forth in the field.
translation: Mali asu'tesguatl tu'aqann iga'taqanigtug.
noun inanimate
- prayer
- religion
english: What religion does he/she follow?
translation: Tegen a'sutmaqan majulgwatg?
verb animate intransitive
- pray
english: It's good to pray in the mornings.
translation: Gelu'lg wen egsitpu'gl a'sutmaj.
verb inanimate transitive
- pray for
english: He/she prays that all goes well.
translation: A'sutmessewatg ms't goqwei ula's'tn.
verb animate transitive
- pray for
english: My mother prays for her friend.
translation: Ngij a'sutmessewatl witapal.
particle
- that
english: What is that?
translation: Goqwei tana a't?
verb animate transitive
- wind up
- turn
english: He/she winds his/her talking doll.
translation: Atapaqatl ugtapsute'gann gelusinnitl.
verb inanimate transitive
- wind up
- turn
english: Joseph winds the clock.
translation: So'sep atapaqq na'gusetewei.
particle
- just now
- a while ago
english: She/he has just arrived.
translation: Atel nige' pegising.
verb animate intransitive
- wrinkled (of head and neck)
english: It can't be helped, one gets wrinlkes as they age.
translation: Ejele'g, atgigwa't na wen gisigu'wej.
noun inanimate
- wrinkle
english: Slowly my face is getting more wrinkled.
translation: Lpa sangew atgigwati'l pempugwelgl nsisgug.
verb animate intransitive
- cry
- weep
english: He/she cries whenever he/she has weird dreams.
translation: Atgitemit ta'n tujiw milpuwitegej.
verb animate transitive
- cause to cry
english: Joseph makes his kid sister cry.
translation: So'sep atgitemu'latl ugwe'ji'jl.
verb animate transitive
- deals to him/her
- distribute (playing) cards to
english: First he/she gives me a fine hand, then he/she defeats me.
translation: Na tmg weliatgnewit, toqo tujiw gespu'tuit.
verb animate intransitive
- deal
english: Who deals now?
translation: Wen atgnewet nige'?
verb animate intransitive
- say goodbye
english: He/she goes to say good-bye at his/her aunt's.
translation: Najiatie'wit ugsugwisg.
noun inanimate
- goodbye
english: I said good-bye to him/her before I left.
translation: Atiu telimg gesgmnaq maja'siw.
noun animate
- shirt
english: Where is the large shirt?
translation: Tami epit na mesgilg atlai?
verb animate intransitive
- wear a shirt
english: Today Peter wears a shirt.
translation: Gisgug Pie'l atlaia'q.
verb animate intransitive
- have a shirt
english: Our friend does not have a shirt.
translation: Mu atlaimigw ula gitapenu.
verb animate intransitive
- relax
- rest
english: For now he/she rests.
translation: Pe' nige' atlasmit.
verb animate transitive
- rest
- allow or give rest
english: The woman rests her child.
translation: E'pit atlasmu'latl unjann.
verb animate intransitive
- take break
- take rest
english: He/she takes a rest period before continuing.
translation: Atlasmu'teget gesgmnaq siawa'sigw.
noun inanimate
- cloth
english: The new fabric is in the other room.
translation: A'se'g eteg pilei atla'wegn.
noun inanimate
- checker game
english: My father used to own all sorts of checker games.
translation: Nujjo'q i'gu'gung'pnn gaqismilamu'gl atnamgewe'l.
noun animate
- checker
english: Bring the checkers.
translation: Jugwa'l atnaqang.
noun animate
- checker board
english: Where is the checker board?
translation: Tami epit na atnaqanei?
verb inanimate intransitive
- checkered
english: The table cloth is checkered.
translation: Atnaqan wi'gas'g pata'utiawegn.
verb animate intransitive
- checkered
- checked
english: The checkered shirt is new.
translation: Atnaqan wi'gasit pilei atla'i.
verb animate intransitive
- play checkers
english: He/she plays checkers or cards?
translation: Atnat gisna lasgugwet?
noun animate
- trout
english: A lot of trout are caught in the fall.
translation: Toqwa'q mawimgeto'jig atoqwa'su'g.
verb animate intransitive
- fish for trout
english: Mary Ann and Peter fish for trout at the river.
translation: Mali Ann aq Pita atoqwa'sue'gejig sipuigtug.
verb animate transitive
- change diaper
english: The woman changes her child's diaper.
translation: E'pit atpi'sewatl unjann.
verb inanimate intransitive
- work hard
- laborious
- work to the limit
english: It works hard once it gets started.
translation: Attigna's'g newgt poqtlugweg.
verb animate intransitive
- work hard
- strain
- laborious
- work to limit
english: My friend strains too much when he/she works.
translation: Wesamiattigna'sit ula nitap ta'n tujiw elugwej.
verb animate intransitive
- swim on back
english: Does your child know how to swim on his/her back?
translation: Gnjan nata' atuasgwa'q?
verb animate intransitive
- fall backwards
english: My son falls backwarks on the floor.
translation: Ngwis atuasgweitesing msaqtaqtug.
verb animate intransitive
- lie on back
english: He/she is lying on the bed reading.
translation: Npo'qonigtug atuasgwesing etl giljet.
noun inanimate
- story
- tale
english: He/she has written a good story.
translation: Gelulg a'tugwaqan gis wi'g'g.
verb animate intransitive
- tell story
english: That man is a very good story teller.
translation: Ala ji'nm mawinta'a'tugwet.
verb animate transitive
- tell story to
english: My grandfather told me a story last night.
translation: Nmijgamij a'tugwewip wela'gwe'g.
noun animate
- storyteller
english: The story teller is speaking about the past.
translation: Wejgwa'tegemgeg a'tugwewinu wesgu'tg.
noun inanimate
- sand
- beach sand
english: Where would one find red sand?
translation: Tami we'jitness megwe'g atuomg?
noun animate
- strawberry
english: I have been picking strawberries all day.
translation: Newtigisg'g mewisi ugjit atuomgoming.
noun animate
- squirrel
english: The squirrel scurries around in the tree(s).
translation: Atu'tuej ali'pit miti'sigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- imitate the sounds of a squirrel
english: I want to make squirrel sounds.
translation: Getu'atu'tuejui'si.
verb animate intransitive
- incapable
- not able to do
english: My employee is not able to do his/her job.
translation: Ntlugowinu awana'qiet.
verb animate intransitive
- awkward
- inexperienced
- incapable of doing
- lacks ability
english: He/she is a bit awkward but it's his/her first time.
translation: Gimu'tug awane'g pas na amgwes tellugwet.
verb animate transitive
- awkward in handling
- inexperienced in handling
- incompetent in operating
- incompetent in handling
english: He/she is awkward with his/her pet.
translation: Awaneiwatl na ugtue'ml.
verb animate intransitive
- awkward one
- unskilled one
english: Was it him/her that you said is unskilled?
translation: Negm na telue's'p awane'jit?
verb animate intransitive
- read poorly
english: Which one was it that you told me couldn't read well?
translation: Tegen na telimi's'p awangiljet?
verb animate intransitive
- fishes poorly
- unskilled fisherman
english: I am a terrible fisher.
translation: Mawiawaniwsgei na ni'na.
verb animate intransitive
- unskilled worker
- works poorly
english: This new employee doesn't work well.
translation: Awanlugwet na ula gisi agase'wa'loq.
verb animate intransitive
- plays poorly
english: That pitcher plays poorly.
translation: Awanmila'sit na nujo'mugwet.
verb inanimate transitive
- operate poorly
- handle poorly
- handle awkwardly
english: I am awkward with the new sewing machine.
translation: Awano'tm pilei mulinji'j.
verb animate intransitive
- forget
english: The boss forgets to pay me.
translation: Alsusit awanta'sit apangituin.
verb animate transitive
- forget about
english: I'm sorry, I almost forgot about you.
translation: Mesge'i, suel awanta'sualul.
verb inanimate transitive
- forget about
english: He/she has forgotten his/her hat.
translation: Ugta'gwesn gisiawanta'suatg.
noun animate
- crooked knife
english: Dont' use a crooked knife when you slice bread.
translation: Mut e'waw awa'qi'gn pipnaqan tems'mn.
verb animate intransitive
- encircled with halo
english: On a clear night one can see the halo around the moon.
translation: Wasitpa'q tepgunset awialusing welnmu't.
verb inanimate intransitive
- scarce
- rare
english: One rarely finds a good hazelnut.
translation: Awije'jg gelu'lg malipqwanj we'jitmg.
verb animate intransitive
- scarce
- rare
english: There are few who would want to do that kind of work.
translation: Awije'jit ta'n getu'tlugwet na.
unclassified
- seldom
- only once in a while
english: That traveler seldom comes here.
translation: Na ala'suinu awisiw pegising.
particle
- instead
english: My mother has left, instead I am left behind (by accident).
translation: Ngijaq majasitaq, awna ni'n nagalimg.
noun inanimate
- road
- trail
english: Two roads meet.
translation: Tapu'gl awti'l a's'gatigl.
verb animate intransitive
- make road
- clear path
english: Let us make a path towards health.
translation: Awtigetmnej tajigo'ti.
noun inanimate
- path
- trail
english: Follow the path along the side.
translation: Gmetug eteg awti'j majulgwate'n.
verb animate intransitive
- on salary
- being paid
english: Are you being paid for doing this?
translation: Awtin ta'n tellugwatmn ula?
particle
- yes
english: Yes, breakfast is ready.
translation: E'e, egsitpu'gewei gisgatteg.
particle
- occasionally
- once in a while
- now and then
english: Once in a while something comes over him/her.
translation: Ege'l na igeggwet.
verb animate intransitive
- read
english: We read all night.
translation: Newtitpa'q na egiljeieg.
verb animate transitive
- count
- recite
- read
english: He/she counts everyone.
translation: Ms't wenn egimatl.
verb inanimate transitive
- recite
- read
english: The stories are read by the teacher.
translation: A'tugwaqann egitgl nujigina'muet.
verb inanimate intransitive
- morning
english: Every morning I eat breakfast.
translation: Te'siegsitpu'g egsitpugwatal.
noun inanimate
- breakfast
english: This breakfast I've made tastes good.
translation: Wigapu'g ula egsitpu'gowei gisitu.
verb animate intransitive
- eat breakfast
english: Tomorrow we will eat breakfast at my mother's.
translation: Sapo'nug egsitpugwatalultitesnen ngijg.
noun inanimate
- item for breakfast
- food for breakfast
english: Name three breakfast foods.
translation: Wi'tmui ne'sisgl egsitpu'gwatalmgewe'l.
noun inanimate
- morning train, boat, etc.
- morning vessel
english: The morning train gets in at five a.m.
translation: Egsitpu'gwewulgw oqwa'q na'n ajiet.
verb animate intransitive
- early riser
english: Do you get up early every morning?
translation: Gi'l egsitpugwien te'siegsitpu'g?
noun inanimate
- tomorrow morning
english: I'll see you tomorrow morning.
translation: Nmu'ltes egsitpu'nug.
verb animate transitive
- lie to
english: I think he/she is lying to me.
translation: Etlite'lmg egs'pugua'lit.
verb animate intransitive
- lie
english: What he/she says is not true, he/she is lies.
translation: Mu telianug ta'n teluej, egsuet.
noun inanimate
- lie
english: I don't want to hear lies.
translation: Mu getu'nutmuann egsuo'qonn.
verb inanimate transitive
- anchor
english: The fisher anchors his/her boat.
translation: Usgewinu eguma'toq ugtul.
verb inanimate intransitive
- anchored
english: Where is your boat anchored?
translation: Tami egumig utul?
verb animate intransitive
- anchored
english: He/she is anchored where he/she is fishing.
translation: Egumit ta'n etlwesget.
verb animate transitive
- immerse
- dip into the water (or liquid)
english: He/she puts the dishes in the water.
translation: Eptaqang egwija'laji samqwanigtug.
verb inanimate transitive
- immerse
- dip into a liquid
english: Let me put my canoe in the water.
translation: Pe' egwija'tuap na ntul.
verb animate transitive
- dip the head into the water (or liquid)
english: He/she puts your head into water when he/she washes your hair.
translation: Egwijatpa'l'sg ta'n tujiw gusapunn gesispa'tasg.
verb animate intransitive
- in water
- in liquid
english: Mary likes to be in the water.
translation: Mali gesatg egwijing samqwanigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- fish
english: Every morning I fish from the shore.
translation: Te'siegsitpu'g etlgwitamei sitmug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- in water
- in liquid
english: My boat is already in the water down at the shore.
translation: Gi's ntul egwitg sitmug.
verb animate intransitive
- present
- be there
english: He/she is at his/her seat.
translation: Eig negm ugt'pung.
verb animate intransitive
- wear out shoe(s) on one side
english: This old man going along wears down his shoes on one side.
translation: Ula gisigu pemiet ejaqannjetesgmat.
verb animate transitive
- belittle
- humiliate
- shame
english: He/she often belittles his/her friend.
translation: Witapal gaqi'sg ejaqjematl
verb animate intransitive
- squat
english: He/she squats just like a frog.
translation: Wijei teliejaqjepit st'ge sqolj.
verb animate transitive
- have no control
- in no position to do otherwise
- unable to help or assist
english: He/she can't help him/her, he/she has left already.
translation: Ejela'latl nugu' gisimaja'snnita.
verb animate intransitive
- can't do more (influencing or convincing)
- unable to influence
- unable to change
english: He/she can't control it, but he/she can't help his/her friend in
translation: Ejela'teget, gatu mu gis taliapoqonmuagul witapal.
verb inanimate transitive
- in no position to change
- unable to help
- have no control over
english: I can't help it, I'm leaving soon.
translation: Ejela'tu, maja'si pugjig.
noun inanimate
- squash
- pumpkin
english: How many pumkins did you buy?
translation: Ta's'gl ejgujgl gisipgwatelmnn?
verb animate intransitive
- sob
english: He/she has been sobbing all evening.
translation: Gi's newtiwela'gw ejgwe'mat.
verb animate intransitive
- hiccup
english: I find it really tiresome when I hiccup.
translation: Mawsiwa'lig na ta'n tujiw ejgwi.
verb animate intransitive
- head turned away
english: I can't see what he/she looks like, his/her face is turned away.
translation: Mu nemiaq ta'n telapewij, ejigla'go'jing.
verb animate transitive
- take away
english: Why are you taking him/her away?
translation: Goqwei wejijigla'let?
verb animate intransitive
- fade away
english: The Lake Mountain fades into the distance.
translation: Qospemewei mn'tn ejiglamugwiet.
verb animate intransitive
- flying away
english: My partridge has flown away.
translation: Ejiglaqsingaq na ula ntplawejmaq.
verb animate intransitive
- go away
english: Are you going away or are you staying?
translation: Ejigla'sin gisna siawqatmn?
verb animate intransitive
- scoot
- go away quickly
english: He/she must be angry with me, as soon as I got near he/she
translation: Amuj wegaiugtuit, telgigja'sianeg lpa smtug ejiglateja'sit.
verb inanimate transitive
- take away
english: Look at how much gravel he/she is taking away.
translation: Ge'l angam telpugwelg t'pgwan ejigla'toq.
verb inanimate transitive
- throw away
english: Are you really throwing out that pillowcase?
translation: Gjitmei ejiglegen na tu'gwesmunei?
verb animate transitive
- push away
english: He/she pushes his/her younger sister away.
translation: Ejigligsma'latl uggwe'ji'tl.
verb animate transitive
- shove away
english: He/she shoves you aside as he/she runs by.
translation: Ejigligsmaqals'g ge's pemtugwi'g.
verb inanimate transitive
- push away
english: He/she pushes his/her food away, because he/she is not hungry.
translation: Ejigligsma'toq wilu, muta mu gewisinug.
verb animate intransitive
- move away
- change place of residence
english: He/she moves away because of work.
translation: Ejigliwsit ugjit lugowaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- blown away
english: That leaf was blown away before I could catch it.
translation: Ejiglsing'p na nipi gesgmnaq gisapsgnaqeg.
verb animate transitive
- strike or drive away
- hit away
- shoo away
english: The little girl drives away the cat.
translation: E'pite'ji'j ejiglta'tl gajuewjl.
verb inanimate transitive
- drive it away
- hit it away
- beat it away
english: He/she swats away every single thing.
translation: Ejiglte'g ta'n te's'g goqwei.
verb animate intransitive
- bent (at waist) away
english: There sits Peter facing away from us, even bent away.
translation: Ala' Pie'l enm'gopit, jel ejiglu'jing.
verb animate intransitive
- low
english: Where I'm sitting is at a low location.
translation: Ejinpi ta'n pemgopi.
verb inanimate intransitive
- low
english: That chair is too low, I won't see anything.
translation: Wesamiejinteg na mutputi, ma' goqwei nmitu.
verb inanimate intransitive
- easterly breeze
english: Easterly breeze and easterly wind blow from the same direction.
translation: Ejipewe'g aq wejipeg na wijei ta'n wett'g.
noun animate
- indian agent
english: Where does the agent work?
translation: Tami e'jnt etlugwet?
verb animate transitive
- interrupt (in conversation)
english: George interrupts him/her before he/she finishes speaking.
translation: Jo'j ejoqjematl gesgmnaq gaqewo'gwegw.
verb animate transitive
- to cut with a saw
english: How many boards is he cutting?
translation: Ta'sijig lasqo'plaq ela'gipulaji?
verb inanimate transitive
- cut with a saw
english: Tell me, what does he/she want to saw?
translation: Tlimi, goqwei getu'ela'gittoq?
verb animate intransitive
- steer toward
english: He/she had to steer to where he/she would not hit anyone.
translation: Amujpa ela'gwi'tegep ta'n ma' wenn migutesguagul.
verb inanimate transitive
- steer it toward
english: It doesn't go in the direction I steer it toward.
translation: Ta'n ela'gwi'tm mu' getu' lianug.
verb animate transitive
- steer toward
english: He/she steered towards him/her for no reason.
translation: Lpa pisuiw ela'gwi'tmuatl.
verb animate transitive
- take or bring toward
- take to
- bring to
english: Tonight my wife is bringing me to bingo.
translation: Ulo'nug nte'pitem ela'lit bingo.
verb inanimate intransitive
- tunnel
- long hole
english: Cover any holes that you see.
translation: Anguna'tu tami elalqeg nemitun.
verb animate transitive
- pile
- play solitaire
english: My aunt plays soliatire every night.
translation: Nsugwis elamgo'lajig la'sgug te'siula'gw.
verb inanimate transitive
- piles things
- stacks things
english: Today he/she stacks wood.
translation: Gisgug elamgo'toql pugsugl.
verb animate intransitive
- ladle out
- dish out the food
english: My grandmother usually piles the food on the plate.
translation: Nugumij mawinta'pisoqila'muet.
verb animate intransitive
- go somewhere to peddle
- go somewhere to sell
english: He/she has gone peddling in Nouvelle.
translation: Nuvelg elangu'sitaq.
noun animate
- stomach wall of a cow
- tripe
english: Tripe comes from a cow's stomach.
translation: Elanqaiejit na wejiet wennjitia'm ugtlaminug.
verb inanimate transitive
- beat (ash) into strips
english: He/she beats white ash into strips for baskets.
translation: Elanqate'g ligpeta'w ugjit ligpenigenn.
verb animate transitive
- splash with holywater
- to use for the first time(slang)
- bless
english: The priest blesses the child when he/she baptizes him/her.
translation: Pa'tlia's elapalatl mijua'ji'tl ta'n tujiw signntuaj.
verb animate transitive
- splash
- squirts
english: Joseph splashes his younger sister.
translation: So'sep elapaqta'tl uggwe'ji'jl.
verb inanimate transitive
- splash water on
- spray on
- squirt on
english: Be careful about splashing the dry clothing.
translation: Ango'te'n elapaqte'mn aligew gispateg.
verb animate transitive
- casts a line (as in fishing)
- mark (with a chalk line)
- throw a line
- splash someone
english: He/she throws in his/her line where he/she is fishing
translation: Elapaqtesmatl ugta'piml ta'n etlwesgej.
verb animate intransitive
- cast (fishing line)
- mark (with a chalk line)
english: I bring in a trout each time I cast a line.
translation: Pisgwa'l'g atoqwa'su te's elapaqtestegei.
verb animate intransitive
- splash oneself
- spray oneself
english: He/she didn't wash anything, he/she only splashed his/herself.
translation: Mu gesispa'tug goqwei, pas'g elapaqto'sit.
verb animate intransitive
- look in a direction
- look toward
english: Everybody looked when that woman came in.
translation: Ms't wen elapa'sip na e'pit pisgwa'teg.
verb inanimate transitive
- bless using holywater
- to use for the first time(slang)
- bless
english: I'm taking my new boat on it's first outing.
translation: Elapatu pilei ntul.
verb animate intransitive
- glance at
english: When I glanced over he/she wasn't there.
translation: Elapetesinaneg mu eimugwaq.
verb animate intransitive
- looking towards
- looking at
english: Tell me, where are you looking?
translation: Tlimi, tami elapin?
verb animate intransitive
- walk toward with a cane
- walk toward with a crutch
english: He/she will have to walk there with his/her cane if he/she wants
translation: Amujpa elapte'matew natgowei puatg.
verb animate intransitive
- make tracks toward
- leave footprints to
english: Patrick's foot prints lead to his house.
translation: Patlig elaptoq wiguwaq.
verb animate intransitive
- vote for
english: Yes, I have already decided whom I will vote for.
translation: E'e, gi's gisite'tm ta'n wen elapuguei.
verb animate transitive
- resemble
english: I've always been told I resemble my mother.
translation: Ne'gaw telimimg ngij elaq.
verb animate intransitive
- swim toward
english: Joseph swims to the other side.
translation: So'sep ela'q qame'g.
verb animate transitive
- hurl
- throw toward (ball)
english: He/she throws the ball up in the air.
translation: Musigisg'tug elaqalatl tu'aqann.
verb animate transitive
- play a gambling game for
- play for (in cards and board games)
english: He/she is playing his/her brother's hand and has lost all his money.
translation: Elaqalsewatl ugjignaml aq gaqi'ntuaj ugsulieweim.
verb animate transitive
- hang a cloth to cover
- shield or conceal (with drape)
english: He/she shields his/her child (with a cloth) because there are so
translation: Unjann elaqpilatl muta wesamglmuejuwig.
verb inanimate transitive
- shield or conceal (with drape)
english: He/she covers the windows.
translation: Tuop'ti'l elaqpilgl.
verb animate intransitive
- spread out (bed sheet)
english: A bed sheet is spread out on my bed.
translation: Elaqpit naqsun n'npo'qoneg.
verb animate transitive
- bind
- lace
english: I lace-up (tie) my shoes.
translation: Elaqpo'l'gig nmugsng.
verb animate intransitive
- bind
- lace
english: My son now knows how to lace his shoes.
translation: Ngwis nige' nata'laqpo'teget.
verb inanimate transitive
- bind
- lace
english: What is it that you are binding?
translation: Goqwei tana elaqpo'tu'n?
verb inanimate intransitive
- fly toward
english: Paper flies in my path.
translation: Wi'gatign elaqs'g ntawtig.
verb animate intransitive
- fly toward
- flying to
english: At Christmas he/she files home.
translation: Nuelewumg wiguwaq elaqsing.
verb inanimate intransitive
- spread out (blanket)
english: I like that blanket spread on your bed.
translation: Welaptm na a'su'n elaqteg gmpo'qoneg.
verb animate intransitive
- sail to...
- sail in a direction (north)
english: He/she/it sails northward.
translation: Oqwatnug elaqteget.
verb inanimate transitive
- fling
- throw toward
english: He/she throws the letter on the ground.
translation: Elaqtoq wi'gatign maqamigeg.
verb animate transitive
- point it towards
- passes it towards
- offers it to
english: In what direction is he/she passing that tea pot?
translation: Tami elasga'latl na p'teweio'ql?
verb inanimate transitive
- point towards
- pass towards
english: He/she passes the bread to the right.
translation: Inaqaneg elasga'toq pipnaqan.
verb animate transitive
- hand over (bottle)
- holds in the direction of
english: Every once in a while he/she hands over another bottle.
translation: Pe'l egel igtigl pu'tail elasgnatl.
verb inanimate transitive
- hand over
- hold in the direction of
english: He/she points the flag to the east.
translation: Elasgng mtawegn ugjipenug.
verb animate intransitive
- wade in water towards
english: Where is Peter wading to?
translation: Tami elasugwet Pie'l?
verb animate intransitive
- wade through the snow towards...
english: He/she walks to the woods through deep snow.
translation: Elasumteget nipugtug.
verb animate intransitive
- scoot over
- go over quickly
- walk over quickly
- rush toward
english: He/she quickly walks to the store.
translation: Elateja'sit magasang.
verb animate transitive
- drag toward
- pull toward
english: He/she pulls him/her to the store in the sleigh.
translation: Magasang elatejimatl tepaqanigtug.
verb inanimate transitive
- drag over
- drag toward
- pull to
english: He/she drags the toy truck/car to where he/she is playing.
translation: Elatejitoq tepaqanji'j ta'n etlmila'sij.
verb animate intransitive
- resemble one another
english: These boys really resemble one another.
translation: Ula lpatujg we'gwielatijig.
verb inanimate transitive
- take toward
- bring toward
english: Now he/she is bringing his/her work home.
translation: Nige' wigwaq ela'toq ugtlugowaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- lean head toward
english: He/she cranes his/her neck, he/she wants to get a good look.
translation: Elatpo'jing, getu'pa'qapt'g.
noun inanimate
- porcupine quillwork
- decorated with porcupine quills
english: Quillwork done by Jeanette are the best.
translation: Elawigatas'gl Jnet gisa'toqol mawultegl.
verb animate intransitive
- does quillwork
- works with porcupine quills
english: My friend is doing the quillwork today, I'll have my mocassins
translation: Gisgug nitap elawigateget, sapo'nug gisgatpitaq ntma'gnmg.
verb animate intransitive
- lug or carry toward (on back)
english: Where are you carrying that large load to?
translation: Tami elawlen telgi'g na pemapilmn?
verb animate transitive
- spread out
english: He/she slowly spreads the bedsheet.
translation: Naqsunn sangew elega'latl.
verb animate intransitive
- to drape
english: The windows are ready, now I drape them.
translation: Tuop'ti'l gisgattegl, elegepilewei nige'.
verb animate intransitive
- throw
- release
- play (a game)
english: Tonight we are playing (some games of) horseshoes.
translation: Ulo'nug mgumie'jg elagatieg.
noun inanimate
- item to be raffled off
- prize in game of chance
english: Please tell me what is being raffled off?
translation: Ge' gnua'tui ta'n goqwei elegetas'g?
verb inanimate transitive
- raffle (off)
english: What are you raffling off?
translation: Goqwei elegetu'n?
noun animate
- queen
- queen in deck of cards
english: Have you ever played the queen of spades game?
translation: Gi's gi'l mila'sin elege'wi'sgw ugjit pi'gaq?
noun animate
- princess
english: Lisa's old dog was named Princess.
translation: Lisa ugtiaq teluisinipnaq Elege'wi'sgwe'j.
noun animate
- king
- king in deck of-cards
english: Throw the king (card) first.
translation: Elege'wit niganega.
noun animate
- prince
english: My dog is treated like a prince.
translation: Nti telo'tasit st'ge' elege'witji'j.
verb animate transitive
- lay out (rug)
- spread out
english: I spread out cedar on the floor.
translation: Elego'l'g qasgusi msaqtaqtug.
verb inanimate transitive
- lay out
- spread out
english: My older sister spreads out paper on the table.
translation: Nmis elego'toq wi'gatignei pata'utigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- rush over
- scoot over
- go toward on foot
english: Whenever we hear of something happening, he/she will be the first
translation: Telnutmamg natgoqwei gistliaq, na negem smtug elenqwe'setew.
verb inanimate transitive
- coil
english: He/she has coiled a lot of chain.
translation: Pugwelg gis'letqo'toq pisqa'taqanapi.
particle
- too
- also
english: Yes, you go too.
translation: E'e, elg gi'l lia.
verb animate intransitive
- plow up
english: When you plow, do you use a horse?
translation: Elgesewen te'sipow e'w't?
verb inanimate transitive
- till
- plow up(ground)
english: He/she plows his/her field to plant potatoes.
translation: Elgesg ugtiga'taqan ugjit tap'tang.
verb animate intransitive
- hoe
- loosen soil with hoe
english: He/she hoes the ground before planting.
translation: Elgete'get gesgmnaq iga'taqug.
verb inanimate transitive
- cause soreness from sitting too long
- cause body part to be sore (from being on it)
- temporarily misshapen by pressing against
english: You should see his/her face, he/she must have been naping on it.
translation: Nmituaq ugsisgw, npa'ji'jitug tetuji(w) mawmunielg'g.
verb animate transitive
- send someone
- send over
- send there
english: Where are you being sent to?
translation: Tami elgimulg gi'l?
verb animate intransitive
- tiptoe over
- sneak toward
english: He/she sneaks to his/her (own) bed.
translation: Elgimsgwet unpo'qoneg.
verb inanimate transitive
- send forth
- send over
- send there
english: Where are you sending this?
translation: Tami elgitmn ula?
verb animate intransitive
- face toward
english: The teacher will want you to face toward the front.
translation: Nujigina'muet pualultew elgo'jinn nigantug.
verb animate transitive
- call out (for assistance)
english: He/she called for assistanse from his/her buddy after his/her fall.
translation: Elgomigtuatl witapal gisinisieteg.
verb animate intransitive
- to climb
english: My grandchild climbs on my lap.
translation: Nuji'j elgusuet nplaqaneg.
verb animate transitive
- pour on
- pour into
- pour toward
english: He/she pours the milk into the pot.
translation: Mlagejg elguta'laji wowigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- pour a drink for self
english: He/she pours his/her drink last.
translation: Ugtejg negm wejilguta'tat.
verb inanimate transitive
- pour on
- pour into
- pour toward
english: How much water does he/she pour there?
translation: Ta's'g samqwan elguta'toq na'te'l?
verb inanimate intransitive
- goes
english: My vehicle goes where the road goes.
translation: Nutepaqan eliaq ta'n awti eliaq.
verb animate transitive
- make
- build
english: He/she makes a doll.
translation: Negm eliatl apsute'gann.
verb animate intransitive
- goes
english: When is he/she going to the woods?
translation: Ta'nug eliet nipugtug?
verb animate intransitive
- make bottom part (of basket)
english: When making a basket one first has to assemble the bottom.
translation: Lipgnign eltmg amujpa tmg eligjepilawemg.
verb inanimate transitive
- weave bottom (of basket)
english: He/she has to first weave the bottom of the basket he/she wants to
translation: Amujpa tmg eligjipilg na ligpenign getuitoq.
verb animate transitive
- bent over towards
- turn buttocks toward
english: When he/she was teasing him/her, he/she stuck his/her buttocks at
translation: Etlgi'gassiteg eligjo'gmuatl.
verb animate intransitive
- make basket splints
- pound ash
english: Joseph and Mary are pounding the white ash into splints.
translation: So'sep aq Mali'j eligpete'gejig.
verb inanimate intransitive
- smoke
- smoke drifts toward
english: Smoke will always go towards ones face.
translation: Lpa apjiw mtlu'tew ligp'ta'qt'tew wen ugsisgwgug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- liquid dripping down from an opening
- leaks
english: Water is leaking into the enclosed porch.
translation: Tu'sati'jigtug eligua'laq.
verb animate intransitive
- dripping down from
- leaks
english: The pail drips onto the floor.
translation: La'taqsun eligua'lat msaqtaqtug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- have grain (as of wood)
english: The wood of the oak tree has grain.
translation: Eligua'q mimgwaqanimusiei gmu'j.
verb animate intransitive
- have grain
english: That is a nice looking grain on that board.
translation: Weliangamgug ta'n telieliguej na lasqo'plaw.
verb animate transitive
- scoop it towards
- push towards
english: He/she pushes the berries to the side.
translation: Eligwalaji glitaq gmetug.
verb inanimate transitive
- push it toward
- pry toward
english: The old man pushes snow onto my field.
translation: Gisigu eligwatg wastew ntiga'taqang.
verb animate intransitive
- rush toward
english: I'm rushing over to the varitey store to buy some milk.
translation: Eli'pi magasanji'jg mlagejg natelagig.
verb inanimate transitive
- roll toward
- slide toward
english: He/she rolls an ear of corn to his/her friend.
translation: Elipqama'tuaj piesgmin witapal.
verb animate transitive
- slide toward
- roll toward
english: He/she slides his/her little sister across to the other side.
translation: Uggwe'ji'jl qame'g elipqamu'latl.
verb inanimate transitive
- slide toward
- roll toward
english: He/she slides his/her sled towards his/her home.
translation: Utepaqan elipqamu'toq wiguwaq.
verb animate intransitive
- stagger toward
english: He/she staggers near the table.
translation: Eli'pugwet gigjiw pata'utigtug.
verb inanimate transitive
- rub toward
- push toward
- brush toward
english: What is he/she rubbing towards his/her cheeks?
translation: Goqwei eliputoq wijinuwang?
verb animate transitive
- sew
english: He sews his own shirt./She sews her own shirt.
translation: Eli'satl ugtatli'ml.
verb animate transitive
- sew for
english: He/she sews for his/her family members.
translation: Wo'guma eli'sewaji.
verb animate intransitive
- sew
english: My grandmother sews, she is making blankets.
translation: Nugumij eli'sewet, a'su'nn eltoqol.
verb inanimate transitive
- sew
english: You sew clothing.
translation: Gi'l eli's'mn aligew.
verb animate transitive
- braid
- knit (sweater)
english: My aunt says she is going to knit a warm vest.
translation: Nsugwis teluet elisgnualatl gisu'e'nitl wesgitl.
noun inanimate
- knitting
english: The knitting you have done is nice.
translation: Gelu'lg elisgnuaqan gisa'tu'n.
verb inanimate transitive
- braid
- knit
english: Mary knits a large blanket.
translation: Mali elisgnuatg mesgi'g a'su'n.
verb animate intransitive
- knit
- weave
- braid
english: My aunt knits everyday.
translation: Nsugwis elisgnuet tesigisg'g.
verb inanimate transitive
- cast on in knitting
- cast off in knitting
- weave base of basket
english: Now I'll weave the base for this basket.
translation: Nige' elisqanapega'tu ula ligpenigen
verb animate intransitive
- disobey
english: You are so disobedient sometimes!
translation: Elistmn jijuaqa gi'l!
verb animate transitive
- disobey
english: He/she disobeys his/her father, that is where the word for Listuguj
translation: Elistuatl ujjl, na na'te'l glusuaqan ugjit Listuguj wejiaq.
verb animate intransitive
- paddle toward
english: Tom paddles to the camp.
translation: Tuma elisugwit gampigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- depend on
- count on
english: He/she has been teasing a long while, now he/she is counting on
translation: Gi's sa'q maligigegt, nige' elita'sitl witapal.
verb animate transitive
- depend on
- count on
- trust
english: He/she does not count on anyone.
translation: Mu negm wenn elita'sualagul.
verb inanimate transitive
- depend on
- count on
- trust
english: I depend on my money coming in today.
translation: Elita'suatm nsuliewe'im pisgwa'n gisgug.
verb animate intransitive
- have a beard
- have a mustache
english: What is the name of that man with the beard?
translation: Na ji'nm eli'tuat taluisit?
verb animate transitive
- spread
english: He/she spread spruce gum on his/her canoe, so it will stop the
translation: Wasapeglawel eljaqatl uggwitnemg, glaman ma' nugu' espenug.
verb inanimate transitive
- spread
- smear
english: He/she rubs butter onto the cake pan.
translation: Mlageju'mi eljaqq gogosigna'gwigtug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- fenced
english: The last time I saw it, it was fenced.
translation: Giaspinmituaneg, ellutas'g'p.
noun inanimate
- hole
english: The children make a hole.
translation: Mijua'ji'jg eltu'tij elmalqei.
noun inanimate
- small hole
english: The entrance to a fox's den is a small hole.
translation: Wowgwisuo'guomg elmalqe'ji'j wejipisgwa'timg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- spread of food
- setout (as table)
english: Everyday lunch is setout.
translation: Te'sigisg'g mewlia'gowei enm'joqteg.
verb animate intransitive
- bent towards something but away from speaker
- bent away from
- turned away from
english: He/she is turned away, he/she is looking over there.
translation: Elmu'jing, ala elapit.
verb animate transitive
- carry or pack on shoulder toward
english: He/she carries his/her child home (on his/her shoulders).
translation: Unjann eln'galatl wigwaq.
verb inanimate transitive
- carry or pack on shoulder toward
english: Again dad carries it on his shoulders!
translation: Gi's ap tatat eln'gatg!
verb animate intransitive
- carry to on shoulder
english: That woman carries things for a long way on her shoulders.
translation: Gneg eln'get ala e'pit.
verb animate transitive
- take in groups
- move
english: Where are you putting those boards?
translation: Tami elo'lejig na lasqo'plaq?
verb inanimate transitive
- fit handle on
english: When are you going to put a handle on this basket?
translation: Ta'nug eloqomgiatmn ula ligpenigen?
verb animate transitive
- trim to fit
english: He/she trims the Christmas tree to fit.
translation: Nuelewumgewe'l miti'sl eloqomgwalatl.
verb inanimate transitive
- trim to fit
english: Peter knows how to trim to fit axe handles.
translation: Pie'l na nata'eloqomgwatoql tmi'gnatgul.
verb inanimate intransitive
- laid out (pipe)
english: Is that new car sitting out there yours?
translation: Na pilei tepaqan eloqosg gi'lewei?
verb animate intransitive
- lying stretched out
- lie prone
english: My pet is lying in my path.
translation: Ntue'm eloqosing ntawtig.
verb animate transitive
- carve
english: The plank he/she just carved looks wonderful.
translation: Weliagamgusinitl lasqo'plawul gis'loqsatl.
verb inanimate transitive
- carve
english: My friend likes to carve wood.
translation: Nitap gesatg eloqs'g gmu'j.
noun inanimate
- shelf
- trim
english: Let's put these books on the shelf.
translation: Tepo'tunej ula wi'gatignn eloqta's'gigtug.
verb animate transitive
- fell (tree) toward
- push down toward
english: He/she fells the trees toward (in the direction of) the shore.
translation: Miti'sg eloqtesmaji sitmug.
verb inanimate transitive
- fell (pipe) towards
- push down towards
english: He/she pushed a piece of wood in my path.
translation: Eloqtestoq gmu'j ntawtig.
verb animate intransitive
- have bad breath
english: Today he/she has bad breath.
translation: Gisgug eloqtnema't negm.
verb animate transitive
- lay down
english: I'll never lay my shadow down there again.
translation: Ap ma' njijaqamij eloqwa'laq na'te'l.
verb inanimate transitive
- lay down
english: He/she lays the wood down in the middle of the field.
translation: Eloqwa'toq gmu'j megwa'ig iga'taqanigtug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- drifted up against
- drifts (usually snow)
english: Show drifts onto my driveway.
translation: Wastew elpanigs'g ntawtig.
verb animate transitive
- to send by rope or cable
english: He/she sent him/her by rope across the river.
translation: Lpa elpilatl qame'g.
verb inanimate transitive
- send toward by rope or cable or cord
english: He/she ties his/her hair back.
translation: Ugtejg elpilgl usapunn.
verb animate transitive
- bundle up (with scarf)
- wrap
english: He/she bundles up his/her child, it must be cold.
translation: Elpiso'tulatl unjann, amuj tege'g
verb animate transitive
- want there
english: He/she wants that log at his/her house.
translation: Na lo'gsl elpualatl wiguwaq.
verb inanimate transitive
- want there
english: He/she wants that firewood at his/her house.
translation: Na pugsug elpuatg wiguwaq.
verb animate intransitive
- brace to keep balance
- brace to slow down
english: My foot is so sore I have to brace myself using the table.
translation: Telgesnuguig ngat amujpa elqamgwejai pata'wti.
noun animate
- ground fish
- any bottom feeder
english: Ground fish spend their time at the bottom of the river.
translation: Elqane'jg na lampo'q wesgowita'jig.
verb animate intransitive
- hang clothing
english: He/she goes to his/her mom's to hang out clothing.
translation: Ugguijg eliet na'te'l najilqawet.
verb inanimate intransitive
- direction
- heading
- bearing
english: This trail heads to the beach.
translation: Ula awti'j elqwanig sitmug.
verb animate intransitive
- direction
- heading
- bearing
english: I think he/she headed in the direction of the beach.
translation: Telte'lmg sitmug elqwanipnaq.
noun inanimate
- wall
english: I want the wall to go here.
translation: Ula tett pewatm elsaqas'g lian.
noun inanimate
- at the wall
- on the wall
english: Lean it up against the wall.
translation: Epatgwa'tu elsaqas'gigtug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- layered
- divided
english: Those are nice layers of wood that you stacked.
translation: Welielsaqteg na gmu'j gisiilamgo'tu'n.
noun inanimate
- brick house
english: My new home is a brick house.
translation: Pilei ni'g elsegni'gan.
noun inanimate
- Big Cove
english: Elsipugtug is called Big Cove in English.
translation: Elsipugtug na Big Cove teluisig aqalasie'wigtug.
noun animate
- sole
- instep
english: His/her instep is bothering him/her.
translation: Ugtelsita'sim asgaiaj.
verb animate transitive
- lay down
english: Mary lays her child down in my bed.
translation: Mali elsma'latl unjann n'npo'qoneg.
verb animate intransitive
- lie down
english: I lie down because I am tired.
translation: Elsma'si muta gispnei.
verb animate intransitive
- flee toward
english: It's to noisy here, I'm fleeing to my mother's.
translation: Wesamsespena'q ula tet, ngijg elsumugwai.
verb inanimate intransitive
- something long lying along a path
- wind toward
- string to
- extend to
english: How far does this wire go?
translation: Tal gneg eltaqaiaq ula qasawo'qapi?
verb animate intransitive
- something long lying along a path
- wind toward
- string to
- extend to
english: This rope stretchs far.
translation: Ula a'papi'j eltaqaiet gneg.
verb animate transitive
- laying something long along a path
- wind toward
- string to
- extend to
- drag toward
english: Do you think he/she will lay it along there?
translation: Etug ltaqa'latal na'te'l?
verb animate intransitive
- spin (yarn)
english: Everyday he/she spends his/her time spinning.
translation: Te'sigisg'g wesgowa'sit eltaqanewet.
verb inanimate transitive
- spray
- shoot toward
english: The firefighter sprays water on the fire.
translation: Nujinqasui'get eltaqa'q samqwan pugtewigtug.
verb inanimate transitive
- string toward
- drag toward
- wind toward
english: Mary strings on some blue beads.
translation: Mali eltaqa'toqol waio'psgul ewne'gl.
verb animate intransitive
- cut strips(for basket making)
- cut strips
english: Peter is cutting strips for the baskets.
translation: Pie'l eltaqsewet ugjit ligpenignn.
verb animate intransitive
- weave
english: Eunice and I are weaving baskets today
translation: Tio'tis aq ni'n eltaqte'geieg gisgug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- leads to
english: Where does this road lead to?
translation: Tami elteg ula awti?
verb animate transitive
- take by vehicle toward
english: He/she is driving his/her younger brother to town.
translation: Utang elteja'latl ugjignaml.
verb inanimate transitive
- take by vehicle toward
english: I take (by car) it all to Montreal.
translation: Muliang elteja'tu ms't goqwei.
verb animate transitive
- chase toward
- kick toward
english: William kicks the ball towards me.
translation: Sulian eltesguatl tu'aqan ni'neg.
verb inanimate transitive
- make
- build
- earn
english: You're (plural) making a large table.
translation: Eltuoq mesgi'g pata'uti.
verb inanimate intransitive
- coiled
english: The wire is coiled in the other room.
translation: Qasawo'qapi el'tqeg a'se'g.
verb animate intransitive
- coiled
english: The rope is coiled.
translation: El'tqet a'papi.
verb animate transitive
- coil (rope)
english: He/she coils the rope until it is finished being coiled.
translation: El'tqo'latl a'papi'l glapis gaq'tqo'laj.
verb animate intransitive
- run toward
english: Mary runs to her mother's (place).
translation: Mali eltugwi'g uggwijg.
verb animate transitive
- resemble
english: That little girl resembles her grandmother.
translation: Eluatl ugumijl na e'pite'ji'j.
verb animate transitive
- fool
- trick
english: He/she fools his/her younger brother often.
translation: Gaqi'sg ugjignaml elue'wa'latl.
verb inanimate intransitive
- crazy
english: This world is crazy.
translation: Elue'wiaq na ula ugs'tqamu.
verb animate intransitive
- crazy
english: He's/she's crazy once he/she starts showing off.
translation: Elue'wiet na newt poqjiewsitutg.
verb animate transitive
- incites to wickedness
- causes to be wicked
english: The boy causes his dog to be wicked.
translation: Lpa'tuj elue'wipnnatl ugti'l.
verb animate intransitive
- quick·tempered
english: Is your dog bad tempered or calm?
translation: Elue'wit gisna sangewe'g gti?
verb animate transitive
- follow to
- follow toward
english: He/she follows his/her father everywhere.
translation: Ms't tami eluggwalatl na ujjl.
verb inanimate transitive
- follow to
- follow toward
english: He/she follows work to Quebec.
translation: Eluggwatg lugowaqan Gepeq.
verb animate transitive
- work for
english: Joseph works for Mary.
translation: So'sep elugowatl Malial.
verb inanimate transitive
- carry toward on back
- carry toward on shoulder
english: He/she carries his/her belongings a long way.
translation: Gneg elugtoq utapsun.
verb animate transitive
- carry on back
- carry on shoulder(s) toward
english: Far as it is, he/she carried his/her child all the way home.
translation: Gneg, pas gatu unjann elugtulatl glapis wiguwaq.
verb animate transitive
- repair
- prepare
- fix
english: Yes, he/she is preparing the raspberries.
translation: E'e, negm elugwalaji gmu'jming.
verb animate transitive
- point at
english: My granddaughter points at me and says grandma.
translation: Nuji'j elu'gwalit aq teluet mmi.
verb inanimate transitive
- repair
- fix
english: Who repairs this window?
translation: Wen elugwatg ula tuop'ti?
verb inanimate transitive
- point at
english: A baby points to what they want.
translation: Mijua'ji'j elu'gwatg ta'n goqwei pewatg.
verb animate transitive
- work
- make work
english: The boss makes his/her worker work hard.
translation: Alsusit elugwa'tl unaqapeml.
verb inanimate intransitive
- operating
- work
english: Does my car work today?
translation: Nutepanqan elugweg gisgug?
verb inanimate intransitive
- point toward
- leaning toward
english: His/her finger points north
translation: Ugtluign elu'gweg oqwatnug.
verb animate intransitive
- operates
- work
english: Yes, Mary is working.
translation: E'e Mali elugwet.
verb animate intransitive
- point toward
english: He/she points toward where your father sits.
translation: Elu'gwet ala ta'n gujj epij.
verb inanimate transitive
- use it to work
english: He/she uses his/her new car for work
translation: Pilei utepaqan elugwetoq.
verb animate intransitive
- something gets stuck in throat
- choke (food)
english: I almost choked, I'm eating to quickly.
translation: Suel elu'gwi, wasamjaqalatal.
verb animate intransitive
- take oath
- swear
- make pledge
english: He/she has taken an oath, he/she will not drink again.
translation: Elui'tmasit, ma nugu' naqana'mgw.
noun inanimate
- oath
- pledge
english: You have to take an oath now.
translation: Llui'tmasuti amujpa wesua'tu'n nige'.
verb animate intransitive
- bent(at waist) gaping toward
- lean toward
- crane toward
english: The dog leans toward the direction I am going in.
translation: Nmu'ji'j elu'jing ta'n ni'n eliei.
verb animate transitive
- give a task
- ask to do something
english: I ask him/her to read the letter to me.
translation: Elulg gitmuin wi'gatign.
verb animate intransitive
- knead dough
english: I can knead dough better than my wife.
translation: Me' ni'n ata'elusgnawei aq nte'pitm.
verb animate intransitive
- spit
english: I found that he/she spit often after his/her teeth were fixed.
translation: Teleiaq pas'g elusgwatamit wipitl gisa'tuteg.
verb animate transitive
- impersonate
- imitate
english: My son imitates the bear.
translation: Ngwis elutuatl mui'nal.
verb animate intransitive
- treat badly
- abuse
english: Don't treat things/people badly/harshly.
translation: Mutt emego'tegew.
verb inanimate transitive
- treat badly
- abuse
english: He/she abuses anything he/she is given.
translation: Smtug emego'tg goqwei ignmuj.
verb animate intransitive
- messy hair
- awful looking hairdo
- bad hair day
english: He/she has messy hair and likes his/her hair the way it is.
translation: Emegwaltugwepit aq gesatg usapunn ta'n telteg.
verb animate intransitive
- look filthy
- dirty appearance
english: OMG my dog is filthy, (from) wading around in the swamp.
translation: O' me' gatu emegwamugsit ula nti, apialasugwet saqpejaqamigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- eat disgusting food
- eat in a disgusting manner
- messy eater
english: Our buddy a messy eater.
translation: Emegwatalg na ula gigmenu.
verb animate intransitive
- act improperly
- act disgustingly
english: This man acts improperly at church.
translation: Ula ji'nm emegwe'g ugjit a'sutmo'guom.
verb animate transitive
- treat badly
- abuse
english: My word, he/she treats his/her pet badly.
translation: Me' gatu emegweiwatl na ugtue'ml.
verb animate intransitive
- topless
- naked on upper body
english: He/she is sorry now, for going topless in the sun for so long.
translation: Mesge'g nige', sa'q emisqapit na'gu'setigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- strip self nude
english: He/she undresses before taking a bath.
translation: Emisqa'sit gesgmnaq gesispalsigw.
verb animate intransitive
- strip dance
- stripped quickly
english: I will not go where they strip dance.
translation: Mu ni'n eliew ta'n emisqatesultijig.
verb animate intransitive
- naked
- bare
english: Everyone is naked when they are born.
translation: Ms't wen emisqe'g ta'n tujiw wesgijinuij.
verb animate transitive
- undress
- strip naked
english: He/she undressed his/her child after the child had dirtied
translation: Emisqo'tlatl unjann gisimamunimjigalsilitl.
verb animate transitive
- keep company
- visit
english: He/she seldom visits his/her older sister.
translation: Awisiw emittugwalatl umisl.
verb inanimate transitive
- visits it
english: He/she visits the town he/she came from.
translation: Emittugwatg utan ta'n wetape'gsij.
verb animate intransitive
- visit
english: The priest visits every Friday.
translation: Pa'tlia's emittugwet te's Weltamultimg.
verb animate intransitive
- hear a ghost
- see a ghost
- apparition of a spirit
- spooked
english: He/she thought he/she was having an apparition when
translation: Telta'sit emlsigtmat ta'n tujiw natgoqwei gujmug nutgeg.
verb animate transitive
- give a loan
- lend
english: He/she lends him/her a shirt.
translation: Emqatu'atl atlail.
verb inanimate transitive
- loan
english: Mary lends out the book.
translation: Mali emqatui'getoq wi'gatign.
verb animate transitive
- use to lend out
- lend him/her/it out
english: He/she lends out his/her horse for work.
translation: Emqatui'getoqol ugte'sipowml ugjit lugowaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- gives loan or credit
english: He/she gives loans for small items.
translation: Emqatuwi'get ugjit goqwei apje'jg.
verb animate intransitive
- fussy eater
- eat fussily
- finicky eater
english: It's difficult to feed someone who is a fussy eater.
translation: Metue'g ta'n telsmuj wen emtesgatalg.
verb animate intransitive
- conceited
- arrogant
- vain
- snobbish
english: He/she is vain about the appearnace of his/her home.
translation: Emtesgit ugjit wi'g ta'n teliangamgug.
verb animate transitive
- think superior over
- being arrogant toward
- place oneself above
english: He/she is arrogant towards everybody, he/she is like that.
translation: Emtesgite'lmatl ms't wenn, lpa na negm telqamigsit.
verb animate transitive
- worship
english: My grandmother worships her grandchild.
translation: Nugumij emtoqwalatl uji'jl.
verb inanimate transitive
- worship
english: He/she worships his/her car.
translation: Lpa utepaqan negm emtoqwatg.
verb animate intransitive
- spread spruce boughs
english: Let's help him/her spreading the spruce boughs.
translation: Ge' apoqonmuanej ala etlienaqet.
verb animate intransitive
- laying on...
english: My dog likes to lay on moose hide.
translation: Nti gesatg enaqsij tia'muegn.
verb animate transitive
- lose
english: Be careful not to loose your mittens.
translation: Ango'ten e'n'jig gtpijjaqang.
verb inanimate transitive
- lose
english: I always lose my pencil.
translation: Apjiw e'n'g ntwi'gignm.
verb animate transitive
- measure
- weigh
english: He/she measures the height of his/her children.
translation: Engalaji unjang ta'n telpitoqsultnij.
noun inanimate
- measurement
english: Every Friday is scale (measurement) day when you work in the
translation: Te's weltamultimg engaqan wenaqiaq ta'n tujiw nipugtug etlugwen.
verb inanimate transitive
- scale
- measure
- weigh
english: Are you measuring how long it is?
translation: Engatmn ta'n telpita'q?
noun animate
- caterpillar
english: Caterpillar today, butterfly tomorrow.
translation: Engejit na gisgug, mimiges sapo'nug.
noun inanimate
- measuring instrument
english: I'm buying him/her a new measuring tape for Christmas.
translation: Pilei engemgewei pegwatelmaq ugjit Nuelewumg.
verb animate intransitive
- scale
- measure (pertaining to wood)
english: In my work, I measure.
translation: Ni'n ntlugowaqan, engei.
verb animate transitive
- to scale(pertaining to pulpwood or logs)
- to survey land
english: He/she surveys (land) for his/her friend.
translation: Engewatl witapal.
verb animate transitive
- take home
- take onward
english: Now he/she is taking his/her younger brother home.
translation: Nige' enma'latl ugjignaml.
noun animate
- carrot
english: Carrots are very delicious.
translation: Maw wigapugsijig na enmapejig.
verb animate transitive
- convey onward
- drive home (in vehicle)
english: Peter takes his child home by wagon.
translation: Pie'l enmateja'latl unjann tepaqanigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- hurry onward
- hurry home
english: There goes your girlfriend hurrying along, with her hair a-flying.
translation: Ala' gitape'sgw enmateja'sit, je pemaluesgl usapunn.
verb inanimate transitive
- driving onward
- convey home (in vehicle)
english: I drive everything home today.
translation: Ms't goqwei enmateja'tu gisgug.
verb inanimate transitive
- take onward
- take home
english: He/she is taking his/her work home.
translation: Ugtlugowaqanm wiguwaq enma'toq.
verb animate transitive
- carry home
- carry onward
english: When he/she finished dressing his/her doll he/she carried it home.
translation: Gispilateg ugtapsute'gann enmawlalatl.
verb inanimate transitive
- carry home on back or shoulder(s)
- carry onward on back or shoulder(s)
english: The old man carries home a big sack.
translation: Gisigu enmawlatg mesgi'g munti.
verb animate intransitive
- sit facing the other direction
- sit with back turned
english: Paul is sitting with his back to us speaking with Sean.
translation: Poligap enmejepit Sa'nal etlagnutmajig.
verb animate intransitive
- stand with back toward viewer
- stand with back facing viewer
english: The one with his/her back towards us is the one you need to talk
translation: Ala' enmejepuguit na gi'l getu' glult.
verb inanimate intransitive
- set facing the other direction
english: Our vehicle is there facing the other way.
translation: Ala gutepaqannu enmejeteg.
verb animate intransitive
- trot onward or home
- scoot onward or home
- beat it home
english: I saw him/her scoot home.
translation: Nemi'g'p enm'gate'pit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- goes home
- goes onward
english: When is your boat going home?
translation: Ta'nug enmiaq ugtul?
verb animate intransitive
- goes home
- goes onward
english: Joseph goes home at five o'clock.
translation: So'sep enmiet na'n ajiet.
verb inanimate intransitive
- falling of the tide
- receding (tide)
english: The tide is not coming in, it's going out.
translation: Mu' wejgupa'nug, enmigiaq.
verb animate transitive
- send home
english: Who are you sending home today?
translation: Wen enmigimt gisgug?
verb inanimate transitive
- send home
english: Every week he/she sends money home.
translation: Te's aqantie'uti suliewei enmigitg.
verb animate intransitive
- sits backwards
- reversed
english: How come this picture is backwards?
translation: Tal gis enmigjepit ula napui'gign?
verb animate intransitive
- lie facing away
- lie facing the other direction
english: The dog lies facing away near the fire.
translation: Nmu'j enmigjesing gigji'w pugtewigtug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- it sits backwards
- reversed
english: I think that that shade is on backwards.
translation: Etlite'tm enmigjeteg na legepilaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- stooped over facing away
- bent over with buttocks up
english: There he/she is stooped over again working in his/her garden.
translation: Gi's pana enmigjo'gwet ala ugtiga'taqang etllugwet.
noun inanimate
- Nova Scotian mainland
english: Who lives in mainland Nova Scotia?
translation: Wen wigit Enmigtaqamu'g?
verb inanimate intransitive
- works until...
english: It will work until it runs out of fuel.
translation: Enmilugweg glapis gaqoqsmaq.
verb animate intransitive
- work until...(midnight)
english: My grandchild works until nine o'clock.
translation: Nuji'j enmilugwet glapis pesgunateg ajiet.
noun inanimate
- along edge of cliff
english: It is dangerous along the edge of a cliff.
translation: Nsanoqonig gigjiw enmipgowe'g.
verb animate intransitive
- in process of entering
- entering towards
english: Jean-Baptiste is entering his house.
translation: Sapatis enmipisgwa't wiguwaq.
verb animate intransitive
- run with hair bobbing up and down
english: There goes the one you are looking for with hair bobbing up and
translation: Ala' enmisa'tgwatp'tesing na algwilat.
verb inanimate intransitive
- flow away
english: The ice goes out in the spring.
translation: Siggw enmitg mgumi.
verb animate intransitive
- gasp
english: He/she is coughing so much, he/she gasps for breath.
translation: Telmamunno'q'g, lpa enmlamit.
verb animate intransitive
- walk onward
- walk home
english: There our friend is walking home.
translation: Ala' enml'ga't gitapenu.
verb animate intransitive
- go home quickly
- go on the way quickly
english: I'm rushing home before they get back.
translation: Enmnqwe'sei gesgmnaq apaita'tigw.
verb animate intransitive
- carry (pertaining to voice)
english: A moose's voice carries a long way.
translation: Gneg na enmoqowet tia'm
verb animate intransitive
- stagger onward
- stagger home
english: My (female) friend staggers away.
translation: Nitapesgw enmoqtesing.
verb animate transitive
- chase onward
- chase home
english: The dog chases the cat home.
translation: Nmu'j enm'tesguatl gajuewjl.
verb animate transitive
- follow onward
- follow home
english: Every day that dog follows the boy home.
translation: Te'sigisg'g ala lmu'j enmuggwalatl na lpa'tujl.
verb inanimate transitive
- follow onward
- follow home
english: Catherine accompanies her belongings.
translation: Gat'lin enmuggwatg utapsun.
verb animate transitive
- stick (needle) into
- pierce
- embed into
english: He/she sticks a needle into my upper arm.
translation: Ennma'latl sa'qati'l ntlmaqang.
verb inanimate transitive
- stick into
- pierce
- embed into
english: It pokes right into the ground.
translation: Lpa ennma's'g maqamigeg.
verb animate transitive
- stick into
- pierce
english: The log went slowly into the logjam.
translation: Lpa sangew ennma'sit tmoqta'w ta'n tmoqta'wg etlmawamgie'tij.
verb inanimate transitive
- stick it into
- pierces it into
- embed in
english: Jane sticks the nail in the board.
translation: Je'n ennma'toq plegu lasqo'plawigtug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- penetrate into
- pierces into
- embedded in
english: A splinter is in my hand.
translation: Ennmig gmu'ji'j ntpitng.
verb animate intransitive
- stick into
- pierces into
- embedded in
english: Suddenly he/she is stuck sticking out of the snow.
translation: Ta'n tujiw jensi ennmit wastewigtug.
verb animate transitive
- hammer in
- drive in
- embed in
english: He/she drives the boating pole into the mud.
translation: Ennmta'tl gi'gamgo'nn sisguigtug.
verb inanimate transitive
- drive in
- hammer in
- embed in
english: Peter hammers in the nail.
translation: Pie'l ennmte'g plegu.
verb inanimate intransitive
- sticks into (unassisted)
- sticks into (when going along)
- penetrates by falling
- pierces
- embeds itself
english: It fell so fast, it stabbed right into the ground.
translation: Teljaqalnisiaq, lpa na ennmtesg.
verb animate intransitive
- stick into (unassisted)
- sticks into (when going along)
- penetrates by falling
- pierces
- embeds itself
english: I jammed into and got stuck in the mud.
translation: Lpa ennmtesin sisguigtug.
verb animate transitive
- throw to penetrate into
- stick (knife) into by force
english: He/she drove his/her friend into the snow.
translation: Lpa ennmtesmatl witapal wastewigtug.
verb inanimate transitive
- drive it into something by force
- throw to penetrate into
- stick into by force
english: Again he/she's driven his/her vehicle into the snow.
translation: Gi's ap ennmtestoq utepaqan wastewigtug.
verb animate transitive
- stick it into someone by force
- drive it into someone by force
english: The doctor mistakenly stuck a needle in his/her (other person's)
translation: Malpale'wit gisio'plinnmtestuatl sa'qati'l ulluguneg.
verb animate transitive
- halt
- stop
english: The cop stops the man on the road.
translation: Gast'pl enqa'latl ji'nmul awtigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- beneath surface
english: Those four boards are all beneath the surface there.
translation: Na ne'wijig lasqo'plaq ms't enqanapultijig na'te'l.
verb inanimate intransitive
- beneath surface
english: Beneath the surface the roots continue to grow.
translation: Enqanateg na ugjip'sgl etligwegl.
verb animate intransitive
- standstill
- stopped
english: He/she has been stopped at the store for a long time.
translation: We'gwisa'q enqapit magasang.
verb inanimate intransitive
- stop
english: Will it stop close to my home?
translation: Nqa's'tew gigjiw nignaq?
verb animate intransitive
- come to a stop
english: The moose stops on his path.
translation: Tia'm enqa'sit ugtawtig.
verb inanimate intransitive
- at a standstill
- stopped
english: For now it is stopped, but we are trying to fix it.
translation: Pe'l nige' enqateg, gatu wejo'tmeg lugwatmnen.
verb inanimate transitive
- brings it to a stop
english: We are stopping the work.
translation: Enqa'tueg lugowaqan.
verb inanimate transitive
- lose
english: What has Mary Ann lost?
translation: Goqwei entoq Mali A'n?
verb animate transitive
- seat
english: The woman seats her child in the toboggan.
translation: E'pit epa'latl unjann tepaqanigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- sit down
english: He/she sits nears the stove.
translation: Gigjiw epsaqtejgigtug epa'sit.
verb animate transitive
- sit on...
english: He/she was so cold when he/she came in, he/she wanted to sit on
translation: Telgu'jip pisgwa'tega, lpa getu'lpa'sualapnn epsaqtejgl.
verb inanimate transitive
- sit on
english: Mary sits on a chair and says I want this one.
translation: Mali epa'suatg mutputi aq teluet ula pewatm.
verb inanimate intransitive
- standing in contact with
- standing leaning against something
english: The ladder is leaning up against the house.
translation: Lgusuaqan epatgupuguig wenji'guomg.
verb animate intransitive
- standing in contact with
- standing leaning against something
english: The bottle leans against the cupboard.
translation: Pu'tai eptaqano'guomigtug epatgupuguit .
verb animate transitive
- place against
english: First he/she places the picture against the wall, and says it will look
translation: Tmg epatgwa'latl tmsaqignigtug napwi'gnn, aq teluet ulpitew ula tet.
verb inanimate transitive
- place it against...
- push it against...
- lean it against...
english: He/she leans the chair against something near the door.
translation: Epatgwa'toq mutputi gigji'w ga'qanigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- leaning against
- leaning up against
english: The boards are leaning up against the fence.
translation: Llutaqanigtug epatgwepultijig lasqo'plaq.
verb inanimate intransitive
- leaning against
- leaning up against
english: That fiddle is leaning up against the window.
translation: Ala tapia'ji'jg epatgweteg tuop'tigtug.
verb animate transitive
- push him/her against something
english: He/she pushes it/him/her against the corner.
translation: Epatgwigsma'latl gejigiaq.
verb inanimate transitive
- push it(sofa) against something
english: He/she pushes the table against the wall.
translation: Pata'uti epatgwigsma'toq temsaqas'gigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- set against something
english: That log you wanted is up against the fence.
translation: Na lo'gs pewalt'p epatuepit llutaqanigtug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- set against something
english: The ladder leans against the house.
translation: Lgusuaqan epatueteg wenji'guomg.
noun inanimate
- Prince Edward Island
- calm water
english: Nellie teaches in Prince Edward Island.
translation: Neli etlgina'muet Epegwitg.
verb animate intransitive
- groan
- make moans
english: The old woman moans, she so ill.
translation: Gisigui'sgw epetoqsit, tetujigsnugwat.
verb animate transitive
- fertilize
english: My mother fertilizes a small tree.
translation: Ngij epgenatl mitiji'tl.
verb inanimate transitive
- fertilize
english: Audrey fertilizes her garden well.
translation: A'teli welipgeng ugtiga'taqanm.
noun inanimate
- manure
- fertilizer
english: Use the new fertilizer.
translation: Pilei epgenign e'we'n.
verb inanimate transitive
- make bread
- bake bread
english: The old woman makes bread everyday.
translation: Gisigui'sgw epipnatg pipnaqan te'sigisg'g.
verb animate intransitive
- bake bread
english: My mother makes bread every week.
translation: Ngij epipnet te's aqantie'uti.
verb animate intransitive
- using a piece of food dipped in milk, syrup, or broth and eating it
- sop up (with bread)
english: Soping molasses up with fresh bread is delicious.
translation: Pilei pipnaqan aq gastio'mi epistamimg mawiwigapu'g .
verb animate intransitive
- sitting
- seated
- placed
- located
english: Here is the card you lost.
translation: Ula epit na la'sgw e'nt'p.
noun animate
- woman
english: The woman sits on the chair.
translation: Mutputigtug e'pit epit.
noun animate
- young girl
english: The little girl has a ball.
translation: E'pite'ji'j ala'latl tu'aqann.
noun animate
- young woman
- unmarried woman
english: The young woman works in the government.
translation: E'pite's g'pnno'lewigtug etlugwet.
verb animate intransitive
- becomes a young woman
- menarche
- enter womanhood
english: My female friend is becoming a young woman.
translation: Nitape'sgw e'pite'su'et.
verb animate intransitive
- act like young (unmarried) woman
english: Of course she acts like a young woman, she is a young woman.
translation: Miamuj e'pite'su'qamigsit, epite's.
verb animate intransitive
- go to seek a woman
english: My friend says he/she is going to seek a woman.
translation: Nitap (n)ajie'pitewe'get to'q.
noun animate
- womanizer
- woman-chaser
english: There are those who are woman chasers.
translation: Eimu'tijig na e'pitewe'smg.
verb animate intransitive
- is a woman
english: We are women and we stand together.
translation: E'pitewultieg mawpugultieg.
verb inanimate transitive
- brood
- sit on
- hatch
english: The robin is sitting on her eggs.
translation: Gapjagwej epitgl ugwa'wml.
verb inanimate intransitive
- slightly warm
english: Let's go upstairs, it's still a little warm.
translation: Ge'gwe'g lta'nej, me' ijga epoqeg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- warm liquid
english: The rain is warm.
translation: Gigpesan eppa'q.
verb animate intransitive
- warm (as in milk)
- luke warm
english: This milk is luke warm.
translation: Ula mlagejg eppaqsijig.
verb animate intransitive
- warm liquid
english: Bring the warm (liquid) one.
translation: Eppaqsit jugwa'l.
verb inanimate intransitive
- lukewarm liquid
- lukewarm water
english: That water is lukewarm at that lake.
translation: Lpa samqwan epp'teg ala qospemji'jg.
verb animate transitive
- shelter
english: Mary is sheltering her friend for tonight.
translation: Mali epqwalatl witapal ugjit ulo'nug.
noun inanimate
- temporary shelter
english: He/she is able to use a sail cloth for a temporary shelter.
translation: Gisie'watl segi'gnn ugjiw epqwa's'g.
noun inanimate
- roof
english: We will put on a new roof in the spring.
translation: Pilei epqwas'gewei sigunug iga'tutesnen.
verb inanimate transitive
- shelter
english: Does he/she shelter his/her vehicle for the winter?
translation: Epqwatg utepaqan ugjit gesig?
noun animate
- stove
english: Soon I will start a fire in the stove.
translation: Pugjig epsaqtejg mawsa'l'g.
verb animate transitive
- heat
- warm up
english: He/she warms up the bottle before feeding the baby.
translation: Epsatl pu'tail gesgmnaq esmawg qopisunn.
verb inanimate intransitive
- radiates heat
- give heat
english: Does that kind of wood gives good warmth?
translation: Epseweg na telamu'g gmu'j?
verb animate intransitive
- radiate heat
- give heat
english: This stove gives good heat.
translation: Ula epsaqtejg epsewet.
verb inanimate transitive
- heat
- warm up
english: Wait, he/she is heating up his/her house.
translation: Esgma, pe'l eps'g wi'g.
verb animate intransitive
- have dry tuberculosis
english: Do not come in, we have (dry) tuberculosis.
translation: Mutt pisgwa'w, epsgunina'tieg.
noun inanimate
- fever
english: His/her fever rises.
translation: Ugtepsimgewei'm nepsa's'g.
verb animate intransitive
- becomes feverish
english: My child had a fever last night.
translation: Nnjan epsimgeweia'sip wela'gwe'g.
verb animate intransitive
- feeling of hot body temperature
- hot
english: Be careful, the stove is hot.
translation: Ango'te'n, epsaqtejg epsit.
verb animate intransitive
- keep own space hot
- maintain dwelling at a high temperature
- have own place at high temperature
english: Our friend here keeps his/her place hot.
translation: Epsmat ula gitapenu.
noun animate
- Mountain ash
english: What is mountain ash used for?
translation: Talwego't na epsmusi?
noun animate
- dish
- plate
english: The plate is blue.
translation: Ewne'g eptaqan.
english: This plate is not blue.
translation: Ula eptaqan mu ewneiug.
noun inanimate
- china cabinet
- cupboard
english: The molasses in the cupboard.
translation: Gastio'mi piteg eptaqano'guomg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- hot
- hot temperature
english: We will eat hot soup for lunch.
translation: Malqutesnu epteg lasup ugjit mewlia'gowei.
verb animate intransitive
- have freckles
- freckled
english: I have freckles too.
translation: Eptegwai elg ni'n.
noun inanimate
- freckle
english: He/she doesn't have one freckle, he/she is full of freckles.
translation: Mu pas'g newte' eptegwati eggunmug, lpa eptegwati'l waju'et.
verb animate transitive
- leave in care of somebody
- leave for safekeeping
- temporarily custody
english: He/she leaves his/her child in the care of his/her aunt.
translation: Eptoqalatl unjann ugsugwisg.
verb inanimate transitive
- leave in care of somebody
- leave for safekeeping
english: For safekeeping, I leave my money in the bank.
translation: Eptoqatgm ntsulieweim pangigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- have heartburn
english: After he/she finished eating he/she had heartburn.
translation: G's'talgeg epugtaqanap.
noun inanimate
- below
- downstairs
english: It is warm downstairs.
translation: Epune'g epoqeg.
noun animate
- clam
english: Where is the clam.
translation: Tami epit na e's.
verb animate intransitive
- drink
english: What is he/she drinking?
translation: Goqwei negm esamqwat?
verb inanimate transitive
- drink it
- drinks of it
english: He/she drinks home brew.
translation: Negm esamqwatg qones.
verb animate transitive
- give a drink to
english: He/she finally gives his/her little pet a drink of water.
translation: Esamuqo'tlatl gatu ugtue'mji'tl ta's'g samqwan.
verb animate transitive
- send away
- dismiss
- banish
- fire
english: Peter tells the puppy to go away.
translation: Pita esa'tl nmu'ji'tl.
verb inanimate transitive
- send away
- refuse
- banish
- turn down
english: Each time he/she is sent food he/she refuses it.
translation: Te's elgitmuj mijipjewei na ese'g.
verb animate intransitive
- dig for clams
english: My friend digs for clams at Eel River Bar.
translation: Nitap e'se'get Ugpi'ganjeg.
verb animate transitive
- move backward
english: He/she backs up his/her animal and continues to plow.
translation: Esetegja'latl ugtue'ml aq siaw'lgesewet.
verb animate intransitive
- crawl backwards
english: My grandchild is learning how to crawl backwards.
translation: Nuji'j gegnu'tmasit esetegjapegin.
verb inanimate intransitive
- moves backwards
english: Keep a close watch on our children because the car is backing up.
translation: Gigj'pugu'tu gnjannaq muta tepaqan esetegja's'g.
verb animate intransitive
- move backwards
english: My animal backs up towards my wagon.
translation: Ntue'm esetegja'sit nutepaqang.
verb inanimate transitive
- move it backwards
english: Anthony moves the chairs backwards.
translation: Atuen esetegja'toqol mutputi'l.
verb animate intransitive
- enter backwards
english: He/she got in his/her car backwards.
translation: Esetegjipija'sip utepaqang.
verb inanimate transitive
- push to the side
english: Would you push that toboggan aside, it's in our way there.
translation: Ge' esetigsma'tu na tepaqan, a'jelteg na ula gtawtinaq.
verb inanimate intransitive
- raw
- uncooked
english: Bring this moose meat back to the cook, it's still raw!
translation: Apja'tu na mesegit ula tia'muei, me' esge'g!
verb inanimate intransitive
- green
- not dryed(firewood)
- uncured
english: This wood they have brought me is green.
translation: Ula pugsug pegisitui'tij esgig.
noun inanimate
- Third Mi'gmaq district
english: Do you know anyone from the Third district?
translation: Nenat wen Esgigewa'gig tle'iawit?
verb animate transitive
- wait
- expect
english: This boy is waiting for his father.
translation: Ula lpa'tuj esgipa'tl ujjl.
verb inanimate transitive
- wait
- expect
english: I wonder what he/she is waiting for?
translation: Goqwei etug esgipetoq?
verb animate intransitive
- green(of foliage)
- uncured
english: This tree is very green.
translation: Ula miti's mamunjew esgit.
verb animate transitive
- wait for
english: Edward, for now, waits for his wife.
translation: Etue'l pe'l esgmalatl ugte'piteml.
verb animate intransitive
- await
- wait
english: I'm not waiting anymore.
translation: Puniesgmai nugu'.
verb inanimate transitive
- wait for
english: What is he/she standing there waiting for?
translation: Goqwei esgmatg ala gaqamit?
noun inanimate
- slime
english: That eel is slimy.
translation: Esgmoqonit na ga't.
verb inanimate intransitive
- slimy
english: This dirty water is slimy.
translation: Esgmoqonig na ula megige'g samqwan.
verb animate intransitive
- slimy
english: My, this eel is really slimy.
translation: Na we'gwisgmoqonit ula gataw.
verb animate intransitive
- undercooked
- left untouched by fire
english: My goodness, this crust is undercooked!
translation: Me' gatu esgoqsit ula psaqa'gw!
verb inanimate intransitive
- undercooked
- left untouched by fire
english: This meat is undercooked.
translation: Esgoqteg na ula wius.
verb animate transitive
- eat raw
english: Apparently scallops can be eaten raw.
translation: Gisiesg'pujig na sasqale'sig to'q.
noun inanimate
- Eskasoni
english: My daughter lives in Eskasoni.
translation: Ntus wigit Esg'soqonig.
verb animate intransitive
- eat raw food
english: All animals eat raw food.
translation: Ta'n te'sit wi'sis esg'tamit.
verb inanimate transitive
- eat raw
english: Are you eating this meat raw?
translation: Esg'tmn ula wius?
noun inanimate
- cucumber
- something to be eaten raw
english: I find peeled cucumber delicious.
translation: Esg'tmm'gewei wigtm pelgoqsas'g.
verb animate transitive
- he/she broke all but one
- keep one unbroken
english: There must be only one left that he/she hasn't broken.
translation: Etug nugu' pas'g newte'tnitl esgutesmatl.
verb inanimate intransitive
- leftover
- remainder
english: Put away the leftover food.
translation: Esgwiaq mijipjewei masqwa'tu.
verb animate intransitive
- leftover
- remainder
english: Is there any fish left?
translation: Me' esgwiet nme'j?
noun inanimate
- Campbellton, New Brunswick
english: I live in Campbellton.
translation: Ni'n wigi esiamgeg.
verb inanimate transitive
- pack down
- stamp down
english: Let me pack down your path.
translation: Pe'l esintesgmulap ugtawti.
verb animate transitive
- pack down
- stamp down
english: He/she packed down the leaves after raking them.
translation: Esintesguaji nipi'g gisijigg'pulateg.
verb animate transitive
- sharpen
- file
- grind
english: He/she sharpens his/her hunting knife.
translation: Esipulatl ugtlawo'qgml.
verb inanimate transitive
- sharpen
- file
- grind
english: When is he/she sharpening the ax?
translation: Ta'nug esiputoq tmi'gn?
verb inanimate intransitive
- neat and tidy
english: When you go into Mary's house everything is neat and tidy.
translation: Mali wiguaq pisgwa'n na ms't goqwei esmateg.
verb animate transitive
- feed
english: He/she feeds that goldfish too often.
translation: Wasamgaqi'sg esmatl na wisawsulieweiamugsnitl nme'ji'tl.
verb inanimate intransitive
- solid ground
- firm ground
english: The new road is located where the ground is solid.
translation: Pilei awti eteg ta'n esnaqamigeg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- leak
english: There is a leak somewhere because the floor is wet.
translation: Na'tami espeg muta msaqtaqt saqpe'g.
verb animate intransitive
- important
- high in rank
english: The boss is higher in rank.
translation: Niganpuguit me' espe'g.
verb animate intransitive
- leak
english: This pail leaks.
translation: Ula la'taqsun espet.
verb animate intransitive
- use high·sounding language
english: These people from Quebec are using high-sounding language.
translation: We'gwiespi'sultijig ula Gepeg we'ita'jig.
verb animate intransitive
- sit (or set) up high
- high on drugs (slang)
english: This plate is up very high.
translation: Gesiesp'pit na ula eptaqan.
verb inanimate intransitive
- stand tall
- stand on higher plane
english: This ladder is up high.
translation: UIa lgusuaqan esp'puguig.
verb animate intransitive
- stand on higher plane
- stand up high
english: Pass the lamp chimney that is on the highest shelf.
translation: Jugwasga'l na mujga'esp'puguit piglewji'j.
verb inanimate intransitive
- sit (or set) high up
english: It's high up where you and I are working.
translation: Esp'teg na ula etlugweigw.
verb inanimate intransitive
- deep hole
english: This hole you've dug is nice and deep.
translation: Espulqeg ula gisimulqatmn.
verb animate transitive
- dye
english: The old lady dyes her shirt.
translation: Gisigui'sgw essatl ugtatla'ieml.
noun inanimate
- dye
english: Try not to use too much dye.
translation: Mutt ugsampugwelg e'w'mu essawiaqan.
verb inanimate transitive
- dye
english: What is he/she dying now?
translation: Goqwei nige' ess'g?
verb animate intransitive
- ripe
english: This tomato is too ripe.
translation: Wesamiessit ula tmato's.
verb animate transitive
- blame
english: Peter is blaming Joseph for what happened last night.
translation: Pie'l essu'tmuatl So'sepal ta'n gistliaq wela'gwe'g.
particle
- so
- thus
- therefore
- it is (thus)
- indeed
- truly
- this way (affirmation)
- like this (affirmation)
- like that (affirmation)
- like so (affirmation)
english: This is the very one I want.
translation: Ul(a) eta pewalg.
english: Is there any thing else?
translation: Ap eta goqwei?
verb animate transitive
- ask for something of him/her
- ask
- request
english: The dog begs the little girl.
translation: Nmu'j etamatl e'pite'jitl.
verb animate intransitive
- beg
- ask for favor
english: He/she implores that all goes well.
translation: Etawaqtmat ula's'tn ms't goqwei.
verb animate transitive
- ask for a favor
- beg for
english: Mary is asking for a favor from her brother.
translation: Mali etawaqtmuatl ugjignaml.
verb animate intransitive
- beg favor
- request
english: That boy asks a lot of different things for Christmas.
translation: Na lpa'tuj we'gwimiltawet ugjit Nuelewumg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- be at
- situated
- placed
- located
english: Where is the store (located)?
translation: Tami eteg magasan?
verb animate transitive
- push backwards
english: Joseph pushes his horse backwards.
translation: So'sep etegjigsma'latl ugtue'ml.
verb inanimate transitive
- push backwards
english: Who pushed this backwards?
translation: Wen etegjigsma'toqos ula?
verb animate transitive
- catch up with
english: He/she caught up, but he/she could not pass by him/her.
translation: Etepna'tl, pasa mu gis siawtesguagul.
verb inanimate transitive
- catch up with
english: I have almost caught up with my work.
translation: Ntlugowaqan geget etepne'm.
verb inanimate intransitive
- shimmer (heat)
- flap in breeze
english: It is so hot the earth is shimmering.
translation: Tetujip'teg (l)pa ugs'tqamu etlanqatesg.
verb animate transitive
- massaging his/her body
- feeling his/her body
english: My dog likes being massaged.
translation: Nti mawigsatg etlapenuj.
verb animate intransitive
- feeling one's body
- massage one's self
english: After a bath the baby touches his/her body.
translation: Mijua'ji'j etlapensit te's gisapaluj.
verb inanimate intransitive
- brew
english: Is the tea brewing yet?
translation: Gi's p'tewei etlapu'teg?
verb animate intransitive
- hollering
english: Diane is hollering again.
translation: Gis na Diane etlaqqisewet.
verb animate intransitive
- eat
english: Look at the robin eating.
translation: Ge'l angam ala gapjagwej etlatalg.
verb animate intransitive
- laugh
english: He/she kept laughing, he/she just couldn't stop.
translation: Na gispn etlenmiteg, pa mu gis'punenmigw.
verb animate intransitive
- talk
english: It's my aunt speaking.
translation: Nsugwis na etlewistoq.
verb animate transitive
- making
english: Are you the one making that doll?
translation: Gi'l etli't na apsute'gan?
verb animate intransitive
- boiling
english: He/she is so angry, you could say he/she is boiling.
translation: Teliluwa't, lpa tlueg etligmiet.
verb inanimate intransitive
- smoke
- steam
english: The/a fire is finally smoking.
translation: Pugtew etligp'ta'q glapis.
verb animate intransitive
- smoking
- steaming
english: The smoke is coming from the pipe.
translation: Tmaqan etligp'ta't.
verb animate intransitive
- spend the night
- pass the night
english: Last night he/she slept at his/her own home.
translation: Wela'gwe'g etligtugunip wigwaq.
verb animate intransitive
- bleed profusely
- bleed heavily
english: That animal is bleeding profusely
translation: Ala wi'sis etligu'niet.
verb animate intransitive
- bleed down
english: He/she is standing there with blood flowing down but he/she is
translation: Gagamit etlinisigu'niet gatu gisinqatoq ta'n tel pe'gitnej.
verb animate intransitive
- sing
english: While I'm singing there is no one here but me?
translation: Ge's etlintu mu wen eimug pas'g ni'n?
verb inanimate transitive
- singing it
english: What is the name of that song he/she is singing?
translation: Taluisig na gtapegiaqan etlintuatg?
verb animate transitive
- dry
- cure (plank)
english: He/she is drying his/her shirt before leaving.
translation: Etlipiasatl ugtatlaiml gesgmnaq maja'sigw.
verb inanimate transitive
- dry
- cure (wood)
english: He/she dries the clothing outside.
translation: Gujmug etlipiasg aligew.
verb animate intransitive
- dry
english: My shirt is drying in the other room.
translation: A'se'g ntatlaim etlipiasit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- drying up
- cure (of green wood)
english: It's been drying all day, it is not dry yet.
translation: Newtigisg'g etlipiateg, mnaq gispatenug.
verb animate transitive
- rub
- stroke
- pet
english: My back is sore, could you rub it for me.
translation: Npaqam gitaqeg, ge' ijga tliputuwi.
verb inanimate transitive
- rub
- stroke
- pet
english: He/she is rubs his/her aching shoulder.
translation: Ugtlmaqan gitaqeg etliputoq.
verb animate transitive
- expect
- suspect
english: Joseph thinks that Mary will come.
translation: Sosep etlite'lmatl Malial jugu'enin.
verb inanimate transitive
- expect
- suspect
- think
english: He/she thinks it will be ready today.
translation: Gisgug gisgattetew etlite'tg.
verb inanimate transitive
- create
- make
english: What's he/she making in the other room?
translation: Goqwei etlitoq a'se'g?
verb inanimate intransitive
- work
english: My vehicle's engine is running outside.
translation: Nutepaqan gujmug etllugweg.
verb animate intransitive
- working
english: He/she is working, he/she can't go there immediately.
translation: Etllugwet nige', ma' gis liegw smtug.
verb animate transitive
- cook
english: He/she is cooking fudge.
translation: Pgu'l etloqsatl.
verb inanimate transitive
- cook
- bake
english: My daughter is baking a pie.
translation: Ntus etloqs'g petaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- cooking
- sun-bathing
english: The fish is cooking in the frying pan.
translation: Nme'j etloqsit lapue'ligtug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- cooking
english: What's cooking? It smells so good.
translation: Goqwei etloqteg? Na we'gwiwelima'q.
verb animate transitive
- construct or build with brick or cement blocks
english: He/she is building a large crucifix out of cement.
translation: Etlsegnatl mesginitl pessmgewe'l.
verb inanimate transitive
- construct or build with brick or cement blocks
english: Peter is bricking his house.
translation: Pie'l etlsegng wiguow.
verb animate transitive
- beat
- strike
- hit
english: Why is he/she hitting that tree?
translation: Tal gis etlta'tl na miti'sl?
verb inanimate transitive
- beat on
- strum
- play(musical instrument)
english: Theresa has been beating the drum all day long.
translation: Tele's newtigisg'g etlte'g pepgijete'maqan.
verb animate intransitive
- cry
english: I hear someone crying.
translation: Natuen nutaq etltemit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- beat or move rythmically
- shake
english: The door is flapping in the wind.
translation: Ugju'snigtug ga'qan etltesg.
verb animate intransitive
- where one got struck
- where one got injured
english: He/she injured him/her knee.
translation: Ugjigung etltesing.
verb animate intransitive
- make loud sound
english: The dog has been noisy all night.
translation: Newtitpa'q nmu'j etltoqsit.
verb animate intransitive
- sit (set) forefront
- be at forefront
- located at forefront
english: My son is always sitting at the forefront when it's time to eat.
translation: Ngwis apji'w e'tmapitew ta'n tujiw mijjultimg.
verb animate intransitive
- stand at the forefront
english: You are standing in the foreground of this photograph.
translation: E'tmapuguin ula napui'gignigtug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- is (set) at forefront
- in front
english: Who's house is that at the front?
translation: Wen ala wiguow e'tmateg?
verb animate intransitive
- recovering from illness
english: Finally my friend is recovering from his/her illness.
translation: Glapis gatu etmgwiet nitap.
particle
- well!
- well then!
- okay then!
english: Okay then, now I say I'm done.
translation: Etna na nugu' ni'n teluei gaqa'tegei.
particle
- that's the one!
- that's it!
english: That's the one that fell last night.
translation: Etnana negm nisiep wela'gwe'g.
verb animate intransitive
- brood (of bird)
- nest (as bird)
english: The robin broods.
translation: Gapjagwej etnesing.
verb animate intransitive
- build nest
english: When it's building its nest, the bird is at its busyist.
translation: Ta'n tujiw etoq, na mawigtme'g sisip.
verb animate intransitive
- cornered and can't move
- hit the wall
english: He/she couldn't go on when he/she arrived at the door, the door
translation: Etoqatesing ga'qanitug pegising, ga'qan apt'sqa's'g.
verb animate transitive
- roast
- bake
- cook
english: Ah! now I'm going to bake this partridge.
translation: A' na nige' etoqtalg ula plawej.
verb animate intransitive
- roast
english: This chicken is roasted.
translation: Ula go'qoli'gwej etoqtasit.
verb inanimate transitive
- roast
- bake
- cook
english: I know how to bake bannock.
translation: Nata'etoqtatm lusgnign.
verb animate intransitive
- roast
- bake
english: Mary has been roasting things all morning.
translation: Mali newtiegsitpu'g etoqtet.
verb inanimate intransitive
- ripe
english: It's not ripe yet, it is still green (unripe).
translation: Mnaq ettenug, me' gatteg.
particle
- perhaps
- should?
english: Do you think he/she will mind?
translation: Etug talte'ttew?
particle
- maybe
- perhaps
english: Maybe it will arrive today.
translation: Etugjel gisgug itga'tew.
noun animate
- scapular
english: Monks used to wear scapulars.
translation: Pa'tliatji'jg i'nasgua'tipni etu'gutewe'g.
verb animate intransitive
- rest head on
english: He/she puts his/her tooth under his/her pillow.
translation: Wipit etu'gwesmit.
particle
- on both sides
english: There are houses on both sides of this road now.
translation: Ula awti etuiw wenji'guoml nige' etegl.
verb animate intransitive
- hold or carry something under arm
english: There he/she goes whith that fiddle under his/her arm again.
translation: Gi'spana pemietulgomit na tapia'jijg.
verb animate transitive
- use
- make use
english: When will he/she use this pot?
translation: Ta'nug e'watal ula wowul?
verb animate transitive
- loosen
english: The old man has just loosened the rope.
translation: Gisigu gisiewe'ga'latl a'papi'l.
verb animate transitive
- make use
- needs
english: Will he/she need his/her helper?
translation: Etug ewega'tal unaqapeml?
verb inanimate transitive
- loosen
english: The bandage is too tight so he/she loosens it.
translation: A'jijgopilaqan wesumseggteg na ewe'ga'toq.
verb animate intransitive
- roomy
- uncrowded
english: My new vehicle is quite roomy.
translation: Weliewe'ge'g ula pilei nutepaqan.
verb inanimate transitive
- make use
- need
english: I think he/she still needs the table.
translation: Etlite'lmg me' ewegetoq pata'uti.
verb animate transitive
- exercise
- break in
english: He/she is exercising his/her new knee.
translation: Etliewe'gisga'latl pile'l ugjigunn.
verb animate intransitive
- stretch
- loosen up bones and muscles
english: He/she loosens up his/her body before running.
translation: Ewe'gisga'lsit gesgmnaq poqtetugwi'mug.
verb inanimate transitive
- loosens
- break in
english: He/she warms up his/her body before beginning to run.
translation: Ewe'gisga'toq wa'gi gesgmnaq poqtetugwi'mug.
verb animate intransitive
- loose
english: This vest I'm wearing is nice and loose.
translation: We'gwliewe'g'pit ula wesgit nasgaq.
verb inanimate intransitive
- loose
english: This door is too loose.
translation: Wasami ewe'g'teg ula ga'qan.
verb inanimate transitive
- use
- make use
english: The old man uses a cane to walk.
translation: Gisigu aptu'n e'w'g pemiej.
verb animate intransitive
- build house
- make camp or dwelling
english: Where is Mary Ann building her house?
translation: Tami ewi'gat Malia'n?
verb inanimate transitive
- write
- mark down
english: You have to write it all down.
translation: Amujpa ms't ewi'g'mn.
verb inanimate intransitive
- write
english: There are writing programs now, that will write for you as you say
translation: Eigl ewi'gigegl nige', pas'g gelusin aq wi'g'tew ta'n gis tluen.
noun inanimate
- notepad
english: Pass me a notepad.
translation: Ge' jugwasga'tu ewi'gigemgewei.
verb animate intransitive
- write
english: This new pen writes well.
translation: Ula pilei ewi'gigemgewei weliewi'giget.
verb animate transitive
- write a letter to
- write to
english: Peter writes to his brother/sister-in-law.
translation: Pie'l ewi'gmuatl umaqtaml.
verb animate transitive
- mention
- name
english: Every time I see him/her, he/she mentions Mary.
translation: Te's nemi'g ewi'tatl Malial.
verb inanimate transitive
- mention
- name
english: He/she often mentions his/her work on the iron.
translation: Gaqi'sg ewi't'g ugtlgowaqanm qasawo'qigtug.
verb animate transitive
- transport
english: He/she transports them to and from work.
translation: Negm na ewjo'lajig lugowaqanigtug.
verb inanimate transitive
- transport
english: My friend transports wood from the woods.
translation: Nitap ewjo'toqol pugsugl nipugtug.
verb animate intransitive
- become peaked
- become sickly in appearance
- become run down
english: By now our buddy is wearing out.
translation: Nugu' ewlamgwiet (u)la gigmenu.
noun animate
- tornado
- gale
- hurricane
english: It's been a long time since anyone has seen a tornado in Listuguj.
translation: Gi's sa'q giaspinmu't ewlamsn Listugujg.
verb animate intransitive
- be peaked
- sickly in appearance
- run down in appearance
english: Nancy looks wane, I wonder what's wrong with her?
translation: Ewlamugsit Nastasi, tala'teget etug?
verb animate intransitive
- have a sad expression
- look sad
- look wan
- look sickly
english: My friend (female) looks sad.
translation: Ula nitape'sgw ewlapewit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- poor
- poor condition
english: These apples are in poor condition.
translation: Ewle'jgl ula wennju'su'nn.
verb animate intransitive
- unfortunate
- needy
- poor
- poor condition
english: There are many who are poor in this world.
translation: Pugwelgig ewle'jultijig ula ugs'tqamu.
noun inanimate
- poverty
- hard times
english: Hopefully hard times will not return.
translation: Jiptug ewle'juaqan ma' apaja's'tnug.
noun animate
- poor person
- forlorn person
english: Where is that poor person from?
translation: Tami tleiawit na ewle'juinu?
verb animate intransitive
- poor quality work
- badly done work
english: Today I feel that my work is of poor quality.
translation: Gisgug telo'tm ewllugwei.
verb animate intransitive
- suffer
english: That woman has suffered for a long time.
translation: Gis sa'q ewlmaje'g na e'pit.
verb animate intransitive
- misconduct
- misbehave
- act foolish
english: He/she misbehaves a bit now.
translation: Gimu'tug ewnasa'sit nige'.
verb animate transitive
- make dizzy
english: He/she made him/her dizzy while swinging him/her around.
translation: Ewnasgwa'latl ge's alapega'laj.
verb animate transitive
- confuse
- drive crazy
- make dizzy
english: He/she made his/her friend dizzy while they were playing.
translation: Witapal pa ewnasgwatpa'latl ge's etlmila'ti'tij.
verb animate intransitive
- dazed from a fall
- confused from a head injury
english: The manner in which he/she fell made him/her really dazed.
translation: Ta'n telnisiej lpa ewnasgwatpetesing.
verb animate intransitive
- dizzy caused by a blow or fall
- dazed caused by a blow or fall
- confused caused by a blow or fall
- dizzy caused by a lot of head movement
english: My friend was dazed when he/she fell.
translation: Ewnasgwetesing nitap nisieteg.
verb animate intransitive
- dizzy
english: He/she doesn't want to get up (from lying down) becasue he/she is
translation: Mu getu' mnja'sigw muta ewnasgwiet menja'sij.
verb inanimate intransitive
- gone awry
- mixed up
- topsy turvy
- confused
english: Today this world is confused.
translation: Gisgug na ewnasiaq ula ugs'tqamu.
verb animate intransitive
- confused
- gone awry
- mixed up
- topsy turvy
english: The puppy is confused, he/she has lost his/her mom.
translation: Nmu'ji'j ewnasiet, uggwitl e'natl.
verb animate transitive
- pick up in a disorganized way
- pick in a muddled manner
- choose in a jumbled way
- pick up hurriedly (Nova Scotia)
english: Mary picks up the potatos any old way.
translation: Mali ewnasimgnajig na tap'tang
verb animate intransitive
- gather or pick up in a disorganized way
- select illogically
- choose in a random way
- pick up hurriedly (Bear River)
english: He/she is disorganized when he/she shops.
translation: Ewnasimgnasit na natanguaj.
verb inanimate transitive
- pick up in a disorganized way
- select illogically
- choose in a random way
- pick up hurriedly (Nova Scotia)
english: He/she made a poor selection of songs.
translation: Ewnasimgngl na gtapegiaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- lie awkwardly
- lie in uncomfortable looking manner
english: You look awkward laying there, use that bed.
translation: Ewnasisin tet, e'we'n ala npo'qon.
verb inanimate intransitive
- blue
- foggy (Nova Scotia)
english: My car is blue.
translation: Nutepaqan ewne'g.
verb inanimate intransitive
- turn blue
- get foggy (Nova Scotia)
english: The sky is turning blue, it's going to be a nice day.
translation: Musigisg ewniaq, getu weligisg'g.
verb animate transitive
- threaten
- shake
- rough up
english: moqwa.
translation: Mijua'ji'j ewsa'latl ugtapsute'gann aq alilua't, muta gis tlimut
verb inanimate transitive
- pretend to hit
- threaten to hit
english: When he/she threatened to hit us with a stick, that's when we ran
translation: Ewsa'tugsie'g gmu'j, na wesmugwaieg'p.
verb animate transitive
- make threatening motion
- feign threatening motion
- lift hand in a threatening motion
- raise fist in a threatening motion
english: Don't pretend to hit.
translation: Mutt wen ewsa'tuaw.
verb inanimate intransitive
- twitch
english: Both of my eyes are twitching.
translation: Lpa gitg ngpugugl ewsgwapegl.
verb animate intransitive
- twitch
english: That eel is still twitching, you would think it's still alive.
translation: Me' etliewsgwapet na gataw, tlta'sigg me mimajit.
verb animate intransitive
- sneeze
english: He/she has sneezed so often I feel sorry for him/her.
translation: Tetuji gaqaisg ewsgwit lpa ewlite'lmg.
verb animate transitive
- joke
- bluff
- kid
english: The man jokes with his wife.
translation: Ji'nm ewsimatl uge'pitml.
verb animate intransitive
- feign sleep
- pretend to sleep
english: He/she pretends to sleep so the baby will fall asleep.
translation: Ewsinpat glamen mijua'ji'j npatew.
verb animate intransitive
- show off
english: This boy is showing off.
translation: Ewsitutg na ula l'pa'tuj.
verb inanimate transitive
- sit on
english: You are sitting on the new dresses.
translation: Ewt'pasgmnn pile'l magotl.
verb animate transitive
- sit on
english: He/she is sitting on his/her shirt and he/she is looking around for it.
translation: Ewt'pasguatl ugtatlaiml aq algwiluatl.
verb animate transitive
- sits on
- sit down atop
english: He/she sat on his/her shirt, now it is wrinkled.
translation: Gisiewt'pa'sitl ugtatlaiml nige' winanqepinitl.
verb animate transitive
- sit on top of
- sit atop
english: There are so many things scattered about, he/she almost sat on
translation: Te's'g ta'n goqwei alagweg, suel ewt'pa'sualatl ugti'l.
verb inanimate transitive
- sit on top of
- sit atop
english: What did he/she just sit on?
translation: Goqwei ewt'pa'suatg?
verb inanimate intransitive
- calming storm
english: It's calming down now, it was so stormy before.
translation: Ewupniaq gatu, tewjimtu'na'qapneg.
noun inanimate
- Caughnawaga
english: My female friend lives in Caughnawaga.
translation: Nitap'sgw wigit Gaggnawa'gi
verb inanimate intransitive
- of mixed colors
- unpleasant (ugly) color
english: That car has a weird colour.
translation: Gajjamu'g na tepaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- (ugly) unpleasant color
english: Your shirt is an unpleasant color.
translation: Gajjamugsit na g'atlai'm.
noun animate
- cat
english: Where did this cat come from?
translation: Tami wejiet ula gajuewj?
noun animate
- kitten
english: Where is that kitten.
translation: Tami epit na gajuewji'j.
noun inanimate
- one quarter (of time, etc.)
english: Quarter more and it will be one o'clock.
translation: Mejit ga'l na newt ajietew.
verb animate intransitive
- observe lent
english: There are not so many who observe lent anymore.
translation: Mu te'sigw nugu' ta'n gale'mewit.
noun inanimate
- Lent
english: This is the month we always observe Lent.
translation: Ula na tepgunset apjiw gale'mewultimg
noun inanimate
- hard cookie
- hardtack
- biscuit
english: Would you bring me that hardtack?
translation: Ge' jugwa'tui na galgunawei?
noun inanimate
- flannelette
- flannel
english: Can you please go and buy a yard of white flannelette for me?
translation: Ge' newte' lape'lis galiset wape'g natelmui?
noun inanimate
- sleigh
english: The sleigh rides smooth after it snows.
translation: Galiulg na mawi ultejiaq ta'n tujiw gisip'saq.
noun inanimate
- New Carlisle, QC
english: When are you (plural) going to New Carlisle?
translation: Ta'nug Galla'ing elta'ioq?
noun inanimate
- earwax
english: Everyone has earwax.
translation: Galqign ms't wen geggung.
verb animate intransitive
- sunset
english: The sun is pretty when it's setting.
translation: Welamugsit na na'gu'set ta'n tujiw galqwasiej.
verb animate intransitive
- breathe
english: He/she still breaths.
translation: Newte' telgamlamit.
noun inanimate
- Canso, NS
english: Now, I'm going to Canso to have a look around.
translation: Nige' Gamso'q eliei (n)ajialapi.
noun inanimate
- Canada
english: Now tell me again, who found Canada?
translation: Na nige' ap tlimi, wen wejitoqos Ganata?
noun animate
- Canadian
english: What is that Canadians' name.
translation: Taluisit na Ganaties.
noun animate
- young Canadian male
english: How many young Canadian men are arriving?
translation: Ta'sijig ganatie'si'sg pe'ita'jig?
noun animate
- Canadian woman
english: That is a nice looking Canadian woman.
translation: Weliangamgusit na Ganatiesui'sgw.
noun animate
- young Canadian female
english: This young Canadian woman came from Montreal.
translation: Ula ganatiesui'sgwe'j Muliang wejiet.
verb animate intransitive
- profit
- gain
- win
- earn
- gain weight
english: My son has gained a lot of weight.
translation: Ngwis mamunganie'wit.
noun animate
- captain
english: Who's the captain here?
translation: Wen gapiten ula tet?
noun animate
- robin
english: The robin is hanging around outside.
translation: Gapjagwej gujmug ale'g.
noun animate
- cup
english: Please bring me the red cup.
translation: Ge' jugwa'tui ala megwe'g gapji'j.
noun inanimate
- little waterfall
english: Let's listen to the little waterfalls, it sounds so nice.
translation: Ge' jigs'tmnej na gapsgu'j, teliulgoweg.
noun inanimate
- tiny waterfall
english: If you follow this trail here, it isn't too far to a tiny waterfall.
translation: Pesga'sin tet, mu gnegtnug eteg gapsguji'j.
noun inanimate
- waterfall
english: Have you been to the waterfall?
translation: Gi's gi'l wejien gapsgwigtug?
verb inanimate intransitive
- rapid water
- rapid water preceeding a waterfall
english: siawnisa'lugwetes.
translation: Newt qapsgwamgitg peja'lugwen na nugu na qapsgwigtug
verb animate intransitive
- out of breath
english: I'm out of breath, I've been running so long.
translation: Gaqalamiei nugu' telsa'q pemtugwi'm.
verb animate intransitive
- stop breathing
english: My pet finally stopped breathing.
translation: Ntue'm glapis gaqalamit.
verb animate transitive
- complete
- finish
- terminate
- end
english: At last he/she is finished it.
translation: Gaqa'latl gatu glapis.
verb inanimate intransitive
- snow all melted
english: When will this snow be melted and gone?
translation: Ta'nug nugu'gaqalitetew?
verb inanimate intransitive
- finished working
- stop working
english: My vehicle has now finished working.
translation: Nutepaqan lpa nige' gaqalugweg.
verb animate intransitive
- finished working
english: Just now he/she is finished work.
translation: Assma nige' pas'g gisgaqalugwet.
verb inanimate intransitive
- stand up
- become erect
english: He/she got so scared, his/her hair stood on end.
translation: Na tel jipaqa'sit, gaqama's'gl usapunn?
verb animate intransitive
- stand up
english: He/she stands up near the door.
translation: Gigjiw ga'qanigtug gaqama'sit.
verb animate transitive
- witness (at wedding, in court)
- maid of honour (at wedding)
- best man (at wedding)
english: I was a witness for them.
translation: Ni'n gaqama'sualg'pnig ala' negmow.
verb inanimate intransitive
- finished burning
english: At last the field is finished burning.
translation: Glapis gaqamgleg iga'taqan.
verb animate intransitive
- finished burning
english: Our log is almost finished burning.
translation: Na gtlo'gsminu geget gaqamglet.
verb inanimate intransitive
- stand
english: What's standing over there?
translation: Goqwei gaqamig ala tet?
verb animate intransitive
- stand
english: He/ she is standing in the middle of the road.
translation: Gaqamit megwa'ig awtigtug.
noun inanimate
- patience
english: You need plenty of patience when you are teaching.
translation: Pugwelg gaqamu'tm'gewei nuta'n etlgina'muen.
verb inanimate transitive
- challenge
- stand against
- put up with
english: Sometimes you have to put up with a lot when you are the leader.
translation: Jijuaqa na mesgi'g gaqamutu'n ta'n tujiw niganpuguwin.
verb animate transitive
- challenge someone
- stand up to
- put up with
english: Mary stood up against Peter.
translation: Mali gaqamutuatl Pie'lal
noun inanimate
- door
english: The door is open.
translation: Ga'qan panteteg.
noun inanimate
- entranceway
- door
english: Would you wait for me at the entranceway.
translation: Ge' tliesgmalitesg ga'qaneiigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- finish burning
english: Has Peter finished the burning yet?
translation: Gi's gaqanu'gwa'teget Pie'l?
verb inanimate transitive
- finish burning up
english: Has he/she finished burning the grass?
translation: Gi's gaqanu'gwa'toq msigu?
verb animate intransitive
- dried up
- finished drying up
- finished drying out
- thoroughly dry
english: Is the sheet dry yet?
translation: Gi's gaqapiasit laqsun?
verb inanimate intransitive
- dried up
- thoroughly dry
english: My clothes are finally dry.
translation: Gaqapiateg ula nugu' nutapsun.
verb animate transitive
- hang up
english: He/she hangs up his/her nightgown.
translation: Gaqapija'latl ugnepamgeweiml.
verb inanimate transitive
- hang up
english: He/she hangs up the Mi'gmaq flag.
translation: Gaqapija'toq Mi'gmewei mtawegn.
verb animate intransitive
- hung up
english: My new shirt is hanging up on the other side.
translation: Pilei ntatlaim gaqapijing a'se'g.
verb inanimate intransitive
- it hangs
english: Lawrence's meat is hanging at my house.
translation: Lolaewei wius gaqapitg nignaq.
noun animate
- crow
english: The crow is flying around in the sky.
translation: Musigisg'tug alaqsing ga'qaquj .
verb animate intransitive
- lips are numb from eating too many rubarb
english: They say that if you eat too many rubarb your lips will turn numb.
translation: Teluejig wesamp'j sewlugewe'g na ga'qasia'tes.
verb animate intransitive
- finished doing something
- finish a task
english: He/she is finished already?
translation: Je(l) gi's gaqa'teget?
verb inanimate transitive
- complete
- finish
- finish a task
- terminate
- end
english: Sailor finished his lawn.
translation: Se'l's gaqa'toq ugtiga'taqan.
verb inanimate intransitive
- go by quickly
english: This morning has gone by fast, it's already 10 oclock.
translation: Gaqawa's'g na ula egsitpu'g, gis newtisga'q ajiet.
verb animate intransitive
- go by quickly
english: You've gone far, you've only been at it for a day.
translation: Gaqawa'sin, pas'g newtigisg'g wesgowa'sin.
verb inanimate intransitive
- rough texture
- not slick
- non-slippery
english: The tongue of a cat has a very rough texture.
translation: Gajue'wj winnu mawgaqe'g.
verb inanimate transitive
- wear out (clothing article)
english: The old man is wearing out his hat.
translation: Gisigu gaqg'g ugta'gusn.
verb animate intransitive
- wear out clothes
english: My clothing is all worn out!
translation: Gaqgmai nugu'!
verb animate transitive
- wear out (clothing article)
english: He/she has worn out his/her red shirt.
translation: Na megwe'nitl atla'il gaqguatl.
verb inanimate intransitive
- comes to an end
- finished
- ended
english: The tea is almost used up.
translation: Geget gaqiaq p'tewei.
verb animate intransitive
- exhausted
- come to an end
- finished
- ended
english: My colored pencil is finished.
translation: Amalwi'gignm gaqiet.
verb animate intransitive
- maximum effort
- puts all of himself/herself in
english: He/she puts in maximum effort when he/she is helping people.
translation: Lpa na gaqiga'lsit ta'n tujiw mimajuiu'g apoqonmuaj.
verb animate transitive
- know all about
english: He/she knows everything about his/her case.
translation: Gaqigjijiatl t'an tela'tegenij.
verb inanimate transitive
- know all about
english: Peter knows all about the forest.
translation: Pie'l na gaqigji'toq nipugt.
verb animate intransitive
- finished bearing or producing children
english: Sometimes one is fifty years old before they are finished bearing
translation: Jijuaqa wen nanisgegipunat we'gaw gaqi'gwesmaj.
unclassified
- often
- frequently
- many times
english: I have told you often not to go there.
translation: Gi's gaqi'sg telimul mutt eliew na'te'l.
verb inanimate intransitive
- so many years old
english: This house has been standing for many years.
translation: Gaqi'sisgegipuna'q (u)la wennji'guom gaqamig.
verb animate intransitive
- so many years old
english: The old woman has lived many years
translation: Gisiguwi'sgw gaqi'sisgegipuna't.
verb inanimate intransitive
- brittle
english: It's so old, it's brittle.
translation: Tetuje'g lpa gaqjeg.
verb animate intransitive
- brittle
english: It's (something animate, e.g. a wooden board) so old it's brittle.
translation: Tel gisiguit pa' gaqjet.
verb animate intransitive
- burned through
- finished cooking
english: Is the turkey finished cooking yet?
translation: Gi's gaqoqsit ap'tapegiejit?
verb inanimate intransitive
- burned through
english: The bread is all burnt.
translation: Pipnaqaneg gaqoqte'g.
verb inanimate transitive
- exhaust supply
- use up
english: I've used up all the paper.
translation: Gaqo'tmaneg wi'gatignei.
noun animate
- smelt
english: These smelt are quite large.
translation: Mesgilgig na ula gaqpesaq.
verb animate transitive
- burn
english: He/she burns the pot.
translation: Gaqsatl wowl.
verb inanimate transitive
- burn
english: Who burnt this bread.
translation: Wen gis'gaqs'g ula pipnaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- burn
english: Be careful, I have already burnt myself there.
translation: Ango'te'n, gi 's ni'n etlgaqsi.
verb animate intransitive
- unintentionally burns oneself
- accidentally burns oneself
english: I accidentally burned myself this morning.
translation: Gispejigaqsusi sepei.
verb inanimate intransitive
- end of trail
- end of something linear
english: Where does this road end?
translation: Tami tet etlgaqtaqaiaq ula awti?
verb animate intransitive
- the end of (a rope or string)
- end of something linear
english: Our child is totally exhausted (has reached the end of his/her
translation: Nugu' gaqtaqaiet gnjannu.
verb animate transitive
- finish striking or beating
english: He/she is finished pounding the log.
translation: Assma nige' gaqta'tl tmoqta'wul.
verb inanimate intransitive
- burn
english: It's unfortunate, everything is burnt.
translation: Ansue'g, gaqteg ms't goqwei.
verb animate intransitive
- wear out footwear
english: Ryan, my grandchild has worn out his shoes.
translation: Ryan, nuji'j gaqtesgmat.
noun animate
- thunder
english: Did you hear the thunder last night?
translation: Nutas'pnig gaqtugwaq wela'gwe'g?
verb inanimate intransitive
- thunder
english: It thunders often in the summer time.
translation: Gaqi'sg nipg gaqtugwawig.
noun animate
- Thunderer (mythical spirit)
english: Last night I dreamed of the Thunderer.
translation: Wela'gwe'g pewi'g'p gaqtugwewe'sm.
noun inanimate
- train
english: What time will the train arrive in the morning?
translation: Tale'tew ga's oqwa'q egsitpu'nug?
verb animate transitive
- wipe off
- erase
english: Susan erases the picture.
translation: Susan gasa'latl napui'gignn.
verb inanimate intransitive
- wash away
- wash off
english: Does it wash off?
translation: Gasapueg na?
verb animate intransitive
- wash away
- wash off
english: That mural is almost all washed off.
translation: Ala napui'gn geget gaqgasapuet.
noun inanimate
- cleaning cloth
- dish cloth
english: Let me look for a clean dish cloth.
translation: Pe' gwilmap gasa'taqanei waqame'g.
verb animate transitive
- wipe
english: He/she wipes (dries) his/her pet after bathing him/her.
translation: Ga'satl ugtue'ml gisapalateg.
verb inanimate transitive
- wipe off
- erase
english: He/she erase his/ her name off.
translation: Negm gasa'toq ugwisunm.
verb inanimate transitive
- wipe
english: (Hold on,) I'll wipe the table
translation: Pe' ga'smap pata'uti.
noun
- one hundred
- hundred (in counting)
english: There are one hundred buttons.
translation: Gasg'ptnnaqan tesagl pisoqos'til.
verb animate intransitive
- one hundred years old
english: My uncle is almost one hundred years old.
translation: Geget ntlamugsis gasg'ptnnaqanipuna't.
noun inanimate
- kitchen towel
- dish towel
english: I want a clean kitchen towel.
translation: Waqame'g ga'sign pewatm.
noun inanimate
- towel
- bath towel
- hand towel
english: Would you do a laundry, I don't have a towel.
translation: Ge' gsistaqanewetes a', mu gasigo's'ti geggunmu.
noun inanimate
- face cloth
- small towel
english: Please bring me two face cloths.
translation: Ge' jugwa'tui tapu'gl gasigo's'ti'jl.
verb animate intransitive
- wash hands
english: Wash your (plural) hands over here.
translation: Gapistneta'gw ula tet.
verb animate transitive
- repeats after him/her
- imitates him/her
- mimicks him/her
english: Peter often repeats after his grandfather.
translation: Pie'l na pusgigasplutuatl umijgamijl.
noun inanimate
- molasses
english: Bring me the molasses.
translation: Ge' juwatui na gastio'mi.
noun animate
- police officer
english: That constable is very friendly.
translation: Ala gast'pl maw ni'laje'g.
noun inanimate
- Canada yew
- Ground hemlock
english: Where do hemlocks grow?
translation: Tami nigwejig gastug?
noun animate
- eel
english: Eel is delicious.
translation: Ga't na maw wigapugsit.
verb animate intransitive
- hunt eels
- catch eels
english: My friend is going eel hunting in the morning.
translation: Egsitpu'nug nitap najiga'tewe'get.
noun inanimate
- eelskin
english: Where did you get the eelskin purse?
translation: Tami weja'lt na ga'tomiei poj?
particle
- but
- however
- for instance
- what about?
- what if?
- in spite of
english: Well, what do you think?
translation: Gatu talta'sin gi'l?
noun inanimate
- gooseberry
english: Have you seen gooseberries?
translation: Gis nemitunn gawaqtejgl?
noun animate
- gooseberry bush
english: Where are you planting the gooseberry bush?
translation: Gawaqtejgumusi tami iga'taqwalt?
verb animate transitive
- turn to opposite direction
- turn around
english: He/she turned his/her horse around at the cove.
translation: Etlgawasga'latl ugte'sipowml wanne'g.
verb inanimate intransitive
- turns around
english: This is where the large vehicle often (regularly) turns around.
translation: Ula tet pusgigawasga's'g mesgi'gewei tepaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- turns around
english: Who is that turning at the road?
translation: Wentanet etlgawasga'sit awtigtug?
verb inanimate transitive
- turn it around
english: When he/she turns the chair around, quickly sit down.
translation: Ta'n tujiw gawasga'toq mutputi na paqjetesine'n.
verb animate transitive
- turn over
english: Did he/she turn the bedsheet over yet?
translation: Gi's gawasgega'latl na naqsunn?
verb inanimate transitive
- turn it over
english: Please help me turn over this table cloth.
translation: Ge' apoqonmui gawasgega'tu ula patawtiewegn.
verb inanimate transitive
- flip
- turn it over quickly
english: He/she turned his/her boat quickly.
translation: Jaqal(i)gawasgeget na ugtul.
verb animate intransitive
- turn self over while in lying down
- turn over in bed
english: If I were to turn over (while prone) perhaps my knee will not ache
translation: Gawasgisma'sian etug je(l) ma' njigun tliasgaiwigw.
verb inanimate intransitive
- reversing tide
- reverses
english: The tide changes twice daily.
translation: Ta'pug na'gweg gawasg'pa'q
verb animate intransitive
- turn around while seated
english: He/she turns around in his/her seat to see (it) better.
translation: Gawasg'pa'sit glaman me' ulaptetew.
verb animate intransitive
- turn over quickly while prone
- turn over quickly in bed
english: He/she said, I have a headache and he/she turned over quickly.
translation: Teluwet nunji gesnuguig, aq gawasg'smtesing.
verb inanimate intransitive
- change direction, of wind
english: The wind has changed to the opposite direction, now it's cold.
translation: Gisgawasg'tniaq, nige' tege'g.
verb inanimate transitive
- say in reverse
- say backwards
english: Can you say anything backwards?
translation: Gisigawasgui'tmn goqwei?
noun animate
- spruce tree
english: Spruce trees grow well in my yard.
translation: Gawatgug welnigwejig ntiga'taqang.
noun animate
- porcupine quill
english: Today we (you and I) will dye the quills.
translation: Gisgug t'satesnu gawi'g.
verb inanimate intransitive
- quill work
- made of quills
english: It's hard to make a quill work basket.
translation: Mawimtue'g ligpenigen gawiei eltmg.
noun animate
- thorn
- thistle
english: It's very painful when a thorn attaches to you.
translation: Mawigsa'luet na gawigsaw nastesing.
noun animate
- thorn wood genus
english: You will find thorn wood growing almost anywhere.
translation: Gawigso'musi we'jiatesg etligwet ta'n pas tami.
noun inanimate
- quill box
english: Let's make two quill boxes.
translation: Ge' ltunej tapu'gl gawioqolaqann.
verb animate intransitive
- rises before dawn
english: He/she rises before dawn every morning and fishes for eel.
translation: Gegapniet te'siegsitpu'g aq naj'gatawe'get.
particle
- soon
- almost
english: I'm almost sixty years old.
translation: Geget as'gom te'sisgegipuna'i.
verb inanimate intransitive
- held for safekeeping
- kept for safekeeping
english: Where is the money kept (for safekeeping)?
translation: Tami suliewei geggunas'g?
verb animate intransitive
- kept (for safekeeping)
- held (for safekeeping)
english: My dog is in the dogshelter.
translation: Nti geggunasit l'mu'jo'guomg.
verb animate transitive
- have
- possess
english: Who had a large pot?
translation: Wen geggunatl wowul mesginnitl?
verb animate intransitive
- godparent
english: My sister is my grandchild's godmother.
translation: Ngweji'j geggunawet ugit nuji'jl.
verb inanimate transitive
- have
- possess
english: He/she has a red dress.
translation: Negm geggung megwe'g magot.
verb animate intransitive
- study
- learn
english: My daughter is learning the Mi'gmaw language.
translation: Ntus etlgina'masit Mi'gmewei tli'suti.
noun inanimate
- lesson
- teaching material
- book
english: Did you read the book?
translation: Gegina'matimgewei egitmu's'p?
verb animate transitive
- teach
english: He/she teaches his/her child how to speak Mi'gmaq (an aboriginal
translation: Gegina'muatl unjann ta'n telinnui'simg.
verb animate intransitive
- teach
english: Who is teaching this fall?
translation: Wen gegina'muet ula toqwa'q?
verb animate transitive
- decorate
- trim (Christmas tree)
english: He/she decorates the little tree for Christmas.
translation: Gegna'latl miti'ji'tl ugjit Nuelewumg.
verb animate intransitive
- dress up
english: I wait long each time we dress up.
translation: Pegijiesgipe'g te's gegna'tieg.
verb inanimate transitive
- decorate
english: He/she decorates his/her house for Christmas.
translation: Gegna'toq wi'g ugjit Nuelewumg.
verb animate intransitive
- dressed up
english: Joseph is all dressed up, he wants to get married.
translation: So'sep gegnesit getu malie'wit.
verb animate transitive
- dress
- cloth
english: My aunt dresses the baby.
translation: Nsugwis gegno'tlatl mijua'ji'tl.
verb animate transitive
- do correctly or properly
english: I know he/she will treat him/her/it properly if he/she works on
translation: Geji'g gnua'latal negm lugwalaj.
verb animate intransitive
- inform
english: We are going to inform the police.
translation: Gast'plewigtug najigegnua'tegeieg.
verb inanimate transitive
- do correctly or properly
english: He/she always does everything properly.
translation: Apjiw gegnua'toq ms't goqwei.
verb animate transitive
- inform
- notify
english: The woman informs her child what he/she can do during the day.
translation: E'pit gegnua'tuatl unjan ta'n gistla'tegnital miawna'gweg.
verb animate intransitive
- respectful
- live according to proper upbringing
english: You have to live properly if you want to live well.
translation: Amujpa gegnue'g ta'n telmimajin gtu'ulo'tegen.
verb animate intransitive
- read correctly
- read properly
english: Finally my son is starting to read properly.
translation: Glapis gatu ngwis poqjigegnu'giljet.
verb animate transitive
- mark
- number
- alphabetize
english: He/she marks/numbers it so he/she knows it's already done.
translation: Gegnugwalatl glaman gji'(t)utew gi's gisa'latl.
verb inanimate transitive
- mark
- number
- alphabetize
english: He/she marks his/her trail that he/she is on.
translation: Gegnugwatg ugtawti ta'n pemiet.
verb animate intransitive
- mark made to indicate a place
- blaze
english: Mary marks the trail and we will follow the path.
translation: Mali gegnugwatiget aq ninen majulgwatesnen awti.
verb animate transitive
- advise
- instruct
- speak truthfully
- speak frankly
english: He/she told his/her grandchild the truth.
translation: Gegnuimatl uji'jl.
verb animate intransitive
- work properly
english: I know he/she works properly.
translation: Geji'g negm gegnu'lugwet.
verb animate intransitive
- act accordingly
- behave appropriately
- behave
english: My friend here behaves well for his/her age.
translation: Ula nitap mawgegnu'qamigsit ugjit ta'n tetuje'g
verb inanimate transitive
- purchase correctly
- purchase appropriately
english: He/she always buys him/herself proper food.
translation: Apjiw gegnu'telg wilu.
verb animate transitive
- purchase correctly
- purchase appropriately
english: In spite of it all he/she did buy the right kind of shirt.
translation: Gegnu'teluatl gatu na atla'il.
verb animate intransitive
- learns
english: He/she learns something different.
translation: Gegnu'tmasit natgoqwei piluei.
verb animate transitive
- teach
- demonstrate
english: The teacher teaches the child.
translation: Nujiginamuet gegnu'tmuatl mijuaji'jl.
verb animate intransitive
- lie on top and across
english: The boat pole is (lays on top) over there.
translation: Gi'gamgo'n ala' tett ge'goqpit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- lie atop
- lie on top
english: His/her boat lies on top of the rock over there.
translation: Ala ugtul ge'goqteg guntewigtug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- dew
- morning dew
english: There is morning dew on the field.
translation: Iga'taqanigtug gegpewisg.
verb animate transitive
- put arms around shoulder
- hug
english: He/she hugged his/her buddy when he/she saw him/her.
translation: Ge'gulusgwa'latl witapal nemiateg.
verb animate transitive
- put on top
- place atop
english: The little girl put her doll on her bed.
translation: E'pite'ji'j ge'gupa'latl ugtapsute'gan umpo'qoneg.
verb animate intransitive
- get on top of
english: He/she immediately sits on his/her lap.
translation: Smtug ge'gupa'sit ugplaqaneg.
verb animate intransitive
- sit on top
english: That cat is on my car again!
translation: Gi's pana ge'gupit na gajuewj nutepaqaneg!
noun inanimate
- hilltop
english: Run to that hill top and come back.
translation: Ltugwi'e'n ala ge'gupn aq apaja'si
verb animate intransitive
- stand on the top
english: The dog is standing on a large rock.
translation: Nmu'j ge'gupuguit mesgi'g guntew.
verb inanimate intransitive
- on the top
english: Where did you say the butter was (sitting on)?
translation: Tami telue's'p ge'guteg mlageju'mi?
verb inanimate intransitive
- land on top of
- fall on top of
english: It fell from above and it landed on top of the table.
translation: Ge'gwe'g wetnisiaq aq ge'gutesg patawtigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- land on top
- jump on top
english: As soon as I sit down my dog jumps on my lap.
translation: Na tel gisgopa'si nti ge'gutesing nplaqaneg.
verb animate transitive
- place on the top
english: He/she had just put the pail on top and it fell over.
translation: Atel gisige'gwa'latl la'taqsunn aq gewiennitl.
noun inanimate
- at the top of the falls
- Pabineau
english: Have you ever been to Pabineau Falls?
translation: Gi's gi'l wejien Ge'gwapsgug?
verb inanimate intransitive
- move slowly
english: I find that this clock is slow.
translation: Telo'tm gegwa's'g (u)la na'gu'setewei.
verb inanimate intransitive
- moves onto the top
english: That chimney goes up to the rafters.
translation: Ala pugto'guom ge'gwa's'g mtuiganigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- move slowly
english: I find he/she moves slowly today.
translation: Teleiaq gegwa'sit gisgug.
verb inanimate transitive
- place on the top
english: Mother placed the bread on the table.
translation: Giju ge'gwa'toq pipnaqan pata'utigtug.
noun inanimate
- top of the head
english: Where is the top of the head?
translation: Tami eteg ge'gwatpan?
verb animate intransitive
- is a slowpoke
- slow-moving
english: My friend is as slow as a turtle.
translation: Ula nitap wijei telgegwe'g st'ge migjigj.
noun
- up above
- upstairs
english: A lot of new houses have an upstairs.
translation: Pugwelg pilei wenji'guom ge'gweia's'g.
verb animate intransitive
- run slowly
- goes slowly
english: He/she runs slower than I do.
translation: Me' negm gegwi'pit je mu ni'n.
verb animate intransitive
- run onto the top
english: My dog runs onto my boat
translation: Nti ge'gwi'pit ntul.
verb animate intransitive
- lie on the top
english: He/she lies on top of the bed.
translation: Ge'gwising npo'qonigtug.
verb animate transitive
- lay on the top
- lay on top of
english: He/she slowly lays his/her child on his/her bed.
translation: Sangew unjann ge'gwisma'latl unpo'qoneg.
verb inanimate transitive
- lay on the top
- lay on top of
english: He/she lays his/her feet on top.
translation: Ge'gwisma'toqol uggwatl.
verb inanimate transitive
- drive in (as nail)
english: My friend drives a nail into the roof top.
translation: Nitap geitapaqte'g plegu mtui'ganigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- intelligent
- knowledgeable
english: He/she is very knowledgeable
translation: Maw geiteget na negm.
verb inanimate intransitive
- it is known
- known
english: It is known how warm houses are built.
translation: Geitmg ta'n telitas'g gisue'gl wenji'guoml.
english: Winter is on it's way and it is known what will happen.
translation: Gesig wejgu'aq aq geitmg ta'n tliatew.
verb inanimate transitive
- know about
- know
- have knowledge of
- aware of
english: Do you know anything about what is going on?
translation: Me' gi'l geitu'n ta'n teliaq?
english: Joseph knows the Mi'gmaq language.
translation: So'sep geitoq Mi'gmawei tli'suti.
verb animate transitive
- leave a scratch mark
- scratches
english: The cat has severely scratched that child.
translation: Gajuewj gisma'mungejgapa'latl mijua'ji'jl.
verb inanimate transitive
- leave a scratch mark
- scratches
english: The kitten scratches his/her back.
translation: Gajuewji'j gejgapa'toq ugpaqam.
verb animate transitive
- scratches quickly
english: Who has scratched my dog?
translation: Wen gisgejgapeta'tl ntue'ml?
verb animate transitive
- aware
- know about
- have knowledge of
english: He/she knows his/her dog's temperment.
translation: Gejiatl ta'n telqamigsinij ugtue'ml.
verb inanimate intransitive
- corner closet
- enclosed space in corner of room
- corner
english: Hang your things in the corner closet.
translation: Geji'gas'gigtug lqapijo'tasi.
noun inanimate
- corner
english: The books are stacked up to the corner.
translation: Gejigiaq we'gwamg'tegl wi'gatignn.
particle
- recently
- short while ago
english: The kettle boiled a short while ago.
translation: Gejigow ji'g'tlo'q gisigmiet.
verb animate intransitive
- sits obstructing the way
english: I'm sitting in the way, I'll move.
translation: Gejimoqpi na ula, ge' aja'siap.
verb inanimate intransitive
- is obstructing the way
english: There has to be some obstruction because nothing is getting
translation: Miamuj natgoqwei gejimoqteg muta mu saputa's'tnug goqwei.
verb animate transitive
- screw
- fasten
english: Mary screws a picture onto the wall.
translation: Mali gelapaqatl napui'gignn elsaqas'gigtug.
verb inanimate transitive
- screw
- fasten
english: When are you going to fasten the door?
translation: Ta'nug gelapaqamn ga'qan?
verb animate transitive
- tack something on
- attach with nails
- tack on with nails
- stitch on or together temporarily
english: He/she nailed the rope to the log.
translation: Lpa gelapaqta'tl a'papi'l lo'gsigtug.
verb inanimate transitive
- tack something on
- attach with nails
- tack on with nails
- stitch on or together temporarily
english: He/she attaches it just for now.
translation: Gelapaqte'g pe' nige'.
verb animate transitive
- protect
- keep watch over
- hold in safekeeping
english: My dog is protective of my grandchild.
translation: Nti geleiwatl nuji'jl
verb inanimate transitive
- hold down with body weight
- hold closed with body weight
english: Why are you holding the cellar door down/closed with your body?
translation: Goqwei wejigelgemn legga'pei ga'qan?
verb animate transitive
- hold down with body weight
english: My son held me down in the snow with his weight.
translation: Lpa ngwis gelguit wastewigtug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- sprained
- fractured
english: I think that my thumb is fractured.
translation: Telte'tm ntijin gelgwisge'g.
verb inanimate intransitive
- sprained (due fall or strain)
- fractured
english: He/she is limping because he/she sprained his/her foot this morning
translation: Aliasgaja't, muta sepei gisigelgwisgetesg uggwat.
verb inanimate transitive
- fracture
- sprain
english: My friend has fractured his/her ankle.
translation: Nitap gisgelgwisgetestoq ugtangwisgan.
verb animate intransitive
- protect
- guard
- watch over
english: Your dog guards well.
translation: Nata'geliget ula gti.
verb animate transitive
- take by the hand while walking
- take hold arm in arm
english: He/she takes a hold of his/her friend's hand and tells (asks) her
translation: Gelisga'latl witape'sgwal aq telimatl tami ela'ti'gw?
verb animate intransitive
- frozen
- freeze
english: Let me bring in that dog, he/she is almost frozen.
translation: Ge' pisgwa'l'g'p na nmu'j, geget geljit.
verb inanimate transitive
- guard
- keep watch over
- hold in safekeeping
english: My aunt takes care of how is lives.
translation: Nsugwis gelo'tg ta'n telmimajit.
verb animate transitive
- tie up
english: At night he/she has to tie up his/her animal.
translation: Amujpa wela'gw gelpilatl ugtue'ml.
verb inanimate transitive
- tie up
english: Now he/she ties up his/her hair.
translation: Gelpilg nige' usapun.
verb animate transitive
- hold by a leash
- restrain (by leash or rope)
english: His/her dog has to be on a leash.
translation: Na ugtue'ml amujpa geltaqanatl.
verb animate transitive
- tie with a rope
english: He/she ties (tethers) his/her pet so it won't run away
translation: Geltaqpilatl ugtue'ml glaman ma' ugsmugwannigul.
verb inanimate transitive
- tie it up with a rope
english: The old man ties his boat close to the shore.
translation: Gisgu geltaqpilg ugtul gigjiw na'taqamtug.
verb animate transitive
- put claim
- put deposit on
- retainer
- down payment on
english: He/she wants to claim the first one.
translation: Getu'gelta'tl amgwesewa'jl.
verb inanimate transitive
- put claim
- deposit
- retainer
- down payment on
english: I've already claimed that tree.
translation: Ni'n gi's gelte'g na miti's.
verb inanimate intransitive
- frozen
english: Is the water frozen yet?
translation: Gi's samqwan gelt'g?
verb animate transitive
- speak to
english: Has he/she spoken to the doctor yet?
translation: Gi's gelulatl malpale'winitl?
verb inanimate intransitive
- good
- nice
english: The food they fed us on Saturday was good.
translation: Gelu'lg'p mijipjewei gesp'te'g esmugsieg.
verb animate intransitive
- request permission from parents to marry their child
english: My son is going to request permission to marry their daughter
translation: Ngwis to'q natgeluluet ulo'nug.
verb animate intransitive
- very small and somewhat good
english: This buddy of ours is good (at what he/she does).
translation: Gelu'si'ji'jit na ula gitapenu.
verb animate intransitive
- speak
- talk
english: That man rarely speaks.
translation: Mawi awisiw gelusit na ji'nm.
verb animate intransitive
- good
- nice
english: Wear a good shirt.
translation: Nasgu gelu'sit atla'i.
verb inanimate transitive
- request
- ask for
english: The clerk asks for his/her money.
translation: Magasane'j gelutg ugsuliewei'm.
verb animate transitive
- steal from
english: The dog steals the cat's food.
translation: Nmu'j gemutmatl gajuewjl ugmijipjewe'im.
verb animate transitive
- kidnap
- steal
english: He/she is always stealing pens.
translation: Negm na i'gmutnalaji wi'gigng.
verb inanimate transitive
- steal
english: He/she did not steal it.
translation: Mu gemutnatmugup.
verb inanimate intransitive
- steal
- cheat
english: This fish (weight) scale, does it cheat?
translation: Ula n'me'juwei tetpaqign na gemutneg?
verb animate intransitive
- steal
- cheat
english: There must be someone who steals.
translation: Miamuj eig natuen ta'n gemutnet.
verb animate transitive
- hold
- put aside
english: The young man is holding his child for the first time.
translation: Ji'nmji'j amgwes gennatl unjann.
verb inanimate transitive
- hold
english: I think he/she is holding all of it.
translation: Negm telte'lmg genn'g ms't goqwei.
verb inanimate transitive
- guess it correctly
english: He/she guessed correctly how far he/she could throw the ball.
translation: Gepaqs'te'g ta'n telgnegg legetal tu'waqann.
verb animate intransitive
- have hoarse voice
english: Mary is really sounding hoarse.
translation: Me' gatu Ma'li gepa'tat.
noun inanimate
- Quebec
english: This letter is from Quebec.
translation: Gepeg wejiaq (u)la wi'gatign.
verb inanimate intransitive
- blocked
- plugged (of ear or nose)
english: My ears are plugged.
translation: Gepe'gl ns'tuaqann.
verb animate intransitive
- become hoarse
english: My voice is hoarse.
translation: Nsitun gepiet.
verb animate transitive
- put the lid on
- close
- block
- plug
english: My mother closes her purse and says there is no more money.
translation: Ngij gepijoqwa'latl ugpojml aq teluet mu nugu' suliewei.
verb inanimate transitive
- put the lid on
- close
- block
- plug
english: He/she closes the door.
translation: Ga'qan gep'joqwa'toq.
verb animate intransitive
- speak huskily
- speak hoarsely
english: I speak huskily every morning.
translation: Gepi'si ni'n te'siegsitpu'g.
verb animate intransitive
- deaf
english: Really, sometimes I seem to be deaf!
translation: Pana jijuaqa teleiasi gepistaqanai!
verb animate intransitive
- sounds nasal
- sounds hoarse
english: Maybe he/she has a cold, he/she sounds so nasally.
translation: Etug tgeia'tat, tewjigepitnetoqsit.
verb animate intransitive
- lock up
english: The priest locks up at the church.
translation: Pa'tlia's gepjoqiget a's'tuo'guomg.
noun inanimate
- bottle cover
- lid
- plug
- cork
english: We'll need a cover if we want to bring that pot.
translation: Gepjoqign nuta'tesnu gtu'nespnug na wow.
verb animate transitive
- sew up
- sew shut
- sew closed
english: He sews his shirt up./She sews her shirt up.
translation: Gepjoqi'satl ugtatla'iml.
verb inanimate transitive
- sew up
- seam
- sew shut
- sew closed
english: Susan sews the pillow closed.
translation: Susan gepjoqi's'g tu'gwesmun.
verb animate intransitive
- plugged
- it is closed
- blocked
- shut
english: The clam is shut.
translation: E's gepjoqpit.
verb animate transitive
- plug up by pounding
- shut by hammering
- lock someone in
- nail shut
- close quickly
- shut quickly
- shut by pounding
english: I'll close the stove damper, it's too hot.
translation: Pe'(l) gepjoqte'gp na epsaqtejg, wasamp'teg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- plugged
- blocked
- closed
english: The store is closed today.
translation: Magasan gepjoqteg gisgug.
verb inanimate transitive
- plug up by pounding
- pound shut
- nail shut
english: Who nailed the door shut?
translation: Wen gisgepjoqte'g na ga'qan?
verb animate transitive
- honor
- pay homage
- respect
english: He/she respects his/her godparent.
translation: Gepmite'lmatl uggeggusgl.
verb inanimate transitive
- honor
- pay homage
- respect
english: It's really good to respect things pertaining to Natives.
translation: Maw glu'lg goqwei Lnueiei gepmite'tmg.
verb animate transitive
- close
- shut
english: He/she closes his/her purse and says I have no more money.
translation: Gepsaqa'latl ugpojml aq teluet mu ugsentmiw nugu'.
verb inanimate transitive
- shut
- close
english: He/she closes his/her book and says that is enough.
translation: Gepsaqa'toq ugtui'gatign aq teluet tepiaq na.
verb animate transitive
- put to sleep
english: He/she puts his/her child to sleep.
translation: Unjann gepsga'latl.
verb animate intransitive
- drift off to sleep
english: The new born baby is drifting off to sleep.
translation: Qopisun gepsgiet.
verb animate transitive
- lock up
english: He/she locks his/her horse in the barn.
translation: Ugte'sipowml gepsoqatl leglansigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- closed
- shut
english: I think that the bean jar is still closed.
translation: Telte'tm me' gepsoqpit na wiguno'q.
verb inanimate transitive
- lock in
- lock
english: I lock the door.
translation: Ni'n gepsoqqom ga'qan.
verb inanimate intransitive
- closed
- shut
english: Which door is shut.
translation: Tegen ga'qan gepsoqteg.
verb animate transitive
- take down
- unload
- remove from
- let off
english: I let my mother off at her house.
translation: Gepta'l'g ngij wiguaq.
verb animate transitive
- throw off
english: He/she throws his/her little sister off his/her bed.
translation: Uggwe'ji'tl geptaqalatl umpo'qoneg.
verb inanimate transitive
- throw off from the top
english: He/she threw off my clothes that were on his/her car.
translation: Lpa geptaqtoql nutapsunn tepteg'pn utepaqang.
verb inanimate intransitive
- get off atop
- get out of
english: Is there anything else to be unloaded?
translation: Me' eig goqwei ta'n gp'ta'tas'gt'tew?
verb animate intransitive
- get down from the top
- get out of
english: The old man got off that six o'clock train.
translation: Gisigu gepta'sit na train asugom ajietewei.
verb inanimate transitive
- take down from the top
- unload
- remove from the top or inside
english: When is he/she going to unload the new wood/lumber?
translation: Ta'nug gepto'toq pilei gmu'j?
verb animate transitive
- throws off
english: Who threw that board off?
translation: Wen geptegesnn na lasqo'plawl?
verb inanimate intransitive
- frozen over (water)
english: The lake is almost frozen over.
translation: Geget gep't'g na qospem.
noun animate
- November
english: What date in November is your birthday?
translation: Ta'sugunit gept'gewigu's ajipuna'nn?
verb animate transitive
- throws off
english: Who just threw that pail off?
translation: Wen gisgept'jiegetl na la'taqsunn?
particle
- while
- during
english: While we were walking along I tripped.
translation: Ge's pema'tieg na pesoqtesgmai.
verb animate transitive
- like
- love
english: The old man loves his daughter.
translation: Gisigu gesalatl ugtusl.
verb animate transitive
- hurt
english: The needle hurt me.
translation: Gesa'lit sa'qati.
noun inanimate
- act of love
english: These people know how to show their love.
translation: Ula mimajuinu'g nata'musga'tu'tij gesaltimgewei.
noun animate
- burdock bur
- burdock
english: The poor cat is full of burdocks.
translation: Ewuljewe'jit gajuewj waju'et gesaluejijig.
verb animate intransitive
- love
english: My little daughter is very loving.
translation: Ntusji'j mawgesaluet.
verb inanimate intransitive
- steep
english: It is steep where we(plural inclusive) are sliding .
translation: Gesaqeg ta'n etlipqamultigw.
verb animate intransitive
- steep
english: That mountain is steep.
translation: Gesaqet na mn'tn.
verb animate intransitive
- diarrhea
english: He/she has caught something becuase he/she has a headache and
translation: Natgoqwei mesng muta unji gesnugwaj aq gesaqtiat.
verb inanimate intransitive
- shine
- shines bright
- bright
english: This house shines very brightly at Christmas time.
translation: Ula wenji'guom mawigsaseg Nuelewumg.
verb animate intransitive
- shine
- shines bright
- bright
english: The sun is bright this morning.
translation: Na'gu'set gesaset nigegsitpu'g.
verb animate intransitive
- shining bright
english: The sun is shining bright today.
translation: Na'gu'set gesasit gisgug.
verb inanimate intransitive
- bright
english: It's bright today.
translation: Gesateg na gisgug.
verb inanimate transitive
- like
- enjoys
- love
english: My daughter enjoys her job.
translation: Ntus gesatg ugtlgowaqan
particle
- just a minute!
- hold on!
english: Hold on, wait for me!
translation: Ge's'g, pe'l esgmali!
verb animate transitive
- make disappear
english: He/she was so hungry, you could say he/she made the fish
translation: Telguising'p lpa tluweg gesga'latl nme'jl.
verb inanimate intransitive
- blurred
english: If my glasses are dirty everything looks blurred.
translation: Npugugwe'l mjege'g gesgamu'g ms't goqwei.
verb animate intransitive
- blurred
english: I don't see that tree, perhaps it is lost in the blur.
translation: Mu nemiaq na miti's, etug gesgamugsitaq.
verb animate transitive
- make vanish
- make disappear
- dissolve
english: He/she ate the fudge so quickly, it disappeared.
translation: Teljaqalpatl pgu'l lpa gesgamugwa'latl.
verb inanimate intransitive
- dissolving
- disappearing
- vanishing
english: It's snowing so hard the world is disappearing.
translation: Tetujigesigawipsaq lpa ugs'tqamu gesgamugwa's'g.
verb animate intransitive
- disappearing
- dissolving
- vanishing
english: What's happened to our buddy, he/she's disappeared?
translation: Tala'sitaq ula gigmenu, gesgamugwa'sitaq?
verb inanimate transitive
- make vanish
- make disappear
- dissolve
english: The painter can make things disappear.
translation: Nujimilamugwa'teget gisigesgamugwa'toq goqwei.
verb inanimate intransitive
- fade away
- fade out of sight
english: Smoke fades.
translation: Mtlu'tew gesgamugwiaq.
verb animate intransitive
- fade away
- fade out of sight
english: The photograph is so old it's fading away.
translation: Napui'gign telsa'qawei lpa gesgamugwiet nugu.
noun inanimate
- Gesgapegiaq, Quebec
- Where the river widens
english: The very best baskets are made in Gesgapegiaq.
translation: Gesgapegiaq na maw mujgajewe'l ligpenignn etlitas'gl.
verb animate intransitive
- disappear
- become invisible
english: Where did that animal disappear to?
translation: Tami etlgesga'sitaq na wi'sisag?
verb animate intransitive
- lost
english: I get lost each time I look for that road.
translation: Gesga'i te's gwilm na awti.
verb inanimate intransitive
- disappear in flash
- vanish
english: I have so many debts, my money disappears in a flash.
translation: Ntettuo'qonml telpugwelgl, lpa nsulieweim gesgatesg.
verb animate intransitive
- disappear in flash
- vanish
english: All of a sudden he/she has dissappeared.
translation: Ta'n tujiw jensi gesgatesingaq.
verb inanimate transitive
- make disappear
english: At one sitting, he/she made the pie disappear.
translation: Newt epa'sit na gesga'toq petaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- wide
english: That horse is wide.
translation: Gesge'g na te'sipow.
verb animate transitive
- hold dearly
- reluctant to part with
english: He/she is reluctant to part with his/her animal.
translation: Gesgelmatl na ugtue'ml.
verb inanimate transitive
- hold dearly
- reluctant to part with
english: Are you reluctent to part with the candies/chocolates?
translation: Suitisl gesgelt'mnn?
verb animate intransitive
- has a broad back
english: This man has a broad back.
translation: Ula ji'nm mawgesgiaqasit.
verb animate transitive
- place over
- put over
english: He/she puts his/her little sister over the fence.
translation: Llutaqanigtug uggwe'ji'tl gesgija'latl.
verb animate intransitive
- fly over
english: That eagle just flew over where we are.
translation: Ala gitpu pas('g) gisgesgijaqsing ta'n eimu'g.
verb animate intransitive
- go over
- climb over
- pass over
english: When I went over the fence I almost fell.
translation: Gesgija'sianeg llutaqan suel nisiei.
verb inanimate transitive
- place over
- put over
english: We have put that table on top (of other things).
translation: Ni'nen gis gesgija'tueg na pata'uti.
verb inanimate intransitive
- pass over in the air
english: What is that flying over our house?
translation: Goqwei ta na gesgiss'g gignaq?
verb animate intransitive
- pass over in the air
- fly over
english: He/she was in such a rush he/she flew over the fence.
translation: Teltetaqa'sit lpa gesgissing llutaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- have broad shoulders
english: That Arnold has broad shoulders.
translation: Gesgitlmaqanat na Arnold.
verb animate intransitive
- broad shouldered
- broad·beamed
english: That young man working there is broad shouldered.
translation: Gesgitlmaqasit na ji'nmji'j etllugwet.
verb animate transitive
- take by shortcut
- bring by shortest route
english: William takes his sister through a shortcut.
translation: Sulian gesgma'latl uggwe'ji'jl.
verb animate transitive
- make someone see things that are not there
- perform magic
english: If you give him/her cards, he/she will perform magic for you.
translation: La'sgug ignmaj gesgmaplgigwa'lultew.
verb animate intransitive
- see things that are not there
- see a mirage
- see an optical illusion
english: One sees things that are not there if they stare at something too
translation: Lpa gesgmaplgigwa't wen wesamiangapt'g goqwei.
verb animate intransitive
- do magic tricks
- produces illusions
english: Do you know anyone who does magic tricks?
translation: Nenat wen nata'gesgmaplgigwa'teget?
verb inanimate transitive
- make someone see things that are not there
- do magic
english: Do you know who is able make it vanish by magic?
translation: Netat ta'n wen gistlgesgmaplgigwa'toq?
verb animate transitive
- causes shivers
english: The way he/she tells the story, it gives me the shivers.
translation: Ta'n telia'tugwej, lpa gesgma'qa'lit.
verb animate intransitive
- shivers up spine
- shudder
english: He/she says that he/she has shivers up his/her spine whenever
translation: Teluet gesgma'qiet te's tepa'sit nanamiaqawei.
verb animate intransitive
- take shortcut
english: Do you take a short cut when you go to the store?
translation: Gesgma'sin magasang elien?
verb inanimate transitive
- take or bring by shortest route
- take it on a shortcut
english: Last night I saw him/her take a box through the shortcut.
translation: Nemi'g'p wela'gwe'g po'gs pemgesgma'toq.
particle
- before
english: Hurry up, before he/she gets back.
translation: Tetaqa'si, gesgmnaq apaja'sigw.
verb inanimate intransitive
- shortcut
english: This path is a shortcut to the forest.
translation: Ula awti gesgmteg eliaq nipugtug.
verb animate intransitive
- broad beamed
english: The one standing with his/her back towards us is broad beamed.
translation: Gesgoqomaqasit na ala enmejepuguit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- heavy
english: That ax is heavy.
translation: Gesgugg na tmi'gn.
verb animate intransitive
- heavy
english: This is a heavy moose.
translation: Gesgulg na ula tia'm.
verb inanimate intransitive
- wide and deep (canoe, chair)
english: This canoe is wide and deep.
translation: Ula gwitn gesgulqeg.
verb animate intransitive
- carry(by hand) heavy load
english: Mom is carrying heavy parcels, let's help her.
translation: Giju' gesgunasit, apoqonmuanej.
verb inanimate transitive
- overhear
english: He/she heard me when I mentioned his/her name.
translation: Gesgustuit ugtwisunm ewi'tma'q.
verb animate transitive
- overhear
english: He/she overhears his/her parents speaking.
translation: Gesgustuajig ungi'gug etlagnutmanij.
verb animate transitive
- catch red-handed
- catch by surprise
english: He/she catches him/her by surprise stealing candy.
translation: Gesguta'tl suitisl etlgmutnatgl.
verb inanimate transitive
- catch on time
- get in time
english: He/she caught those chunks of wood just before they fell.
translation: Pas'g gesgute'gl na pugsugl gesgmnaq nisianugweg.
verb inanimate transitive
- just in time
- get there on time before it departs
- get there on time just before it starts
english: Yesterday we were on time for the train.
translation: Ulagu gesgutesgmeg train.
verb animate intransitive
- on time (for)
- just in time
english: I'm right on time (for a meal), just put my food here.
translation: Assma gesgutesgmai, pas'g tet la'mui.
verb animate transitive
- caught in the act
- catch by surprise
- catch on time
english: Just caught him/her as he/she is leaving.
translation: Pas'g gesgutesgaq aq na pemaja'sit.
verb animate transitive
- stare
english: He/she stares at him/her because he/she thinks he/she recognizes
translation: Gesiangamatl muta telta'sit nenuatl.
verb inanimate transitive
- stare
english: My friend received a letter and now just stares at it.
translation: Nitap mesng wi'gatign aq nige' gesiangapt'g.
verb inanimate intransitive
- winter
english: It wasn't too cold last winter.
translation: Mu' piamitge'gtnugup gsin.
verb inanimate intransitive
- slides fast
english: This sled of yours is fast.
translation: Ula gutepaqan gesigaq.
verb animate intransitive
- slides fast
english: That is a fast snow-board.
translation: Gesigat na wastewei-lasqo'plaw.
verb inanimate intransitive
- goes at high speed
- move fast
english: That sleigh goes fast.
translation: Gesigawa's'g na tepaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- goes at high speed
- move fast
english: We hurried to the store.
translation: Gesigawa'tieg ela'tieg magasang
verb animate intransitive
- run fast with head bobbing
english: It's like I can still see Elizabeth running fast with her head bobbing.
translation: Me' st'ge' nemi'gel Elizabeth pemgesigawatpi'pit.
verb animate intransitive
- speak loudly
- speak quickly
- speak loudly and quickly
english: Do you find he/she speaks quickly?
translation: Mu teleiwawt gesigawewo'gwet?
verb animate intransitive
- moving fast
- scooting along quickly
english: He/she is scooting along quickly, he/she must be going shopping.
translation: Gesigawi'pit na ula, amuj na natanguat.
verb inanimate intransitive
- flow swiftly
- swift current
english: Be careful, because the current is swift here.
translation: Ango'te'n muta gesigawitg ula tet.
verb animate intransitive
- snort
- snore loudly
english: Who's horse is snorting so much?
translation: Wen na ugtue'ml tewjigesigawitnet?
verb animate intransitive
- breathe hard and fast
english: You are breathing hard, did you run here?
translation: Gesigawlamin, peitugwi'mu's'p?
verb inanimate intransitive
- works quickly
english: This sewing machine works fast.
translation: Ula mulinji'j gesigawlugweg.
verb animate intransitive
- works fast
- works non-stop
- works quickly
english: That's a fast working carpenter.
translation: Gesigawlugwet na ala aluse'wit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- make loud noise
- make loud sound
english: My friend here snores loud.
translation: Gesigawta'ql na ula nitap witnn.
verb inanimate intransitive
- make loud report (as cannon or gun)
english: That cannon fires a loud report.
translation: Gesigawtewesigeg na tulgowei
verb animate intransitive
- make loud report (as cannon or gun)
english: That one who is smashing rocks with explosives is making a loud
translation: Gesigawtewesiget na ala etlpastelgl guntal.
verb animate intransitive
- make loud sound with voice
english: The singer has a loud voice
translation: Nujigtapegiet mawgesigawtoqsit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- loud
english: That bell is loud.
translation: Gesigawweg na jijuejg
verb animate intransitive
- talk loud
- makes a loud noise with voice
- shouts
english: That teacher talks loud.
translation: Gesigawwet na nujgina'muet.
noun animate
- associated with winter
- winter one
english: Put on the winter ones (e.g. boots).
translation: Nasa'l gesigewe'g.
noun animate
- December
- winter moon
english: December is the winter month.
translation: Gesigewigu's na gesigewei tepgunset.
verb animate intransitive
- very sick
english: Our father is very ill.
translation: Gujjinu gesigsnugwat.
verb inanimate intransitive
- have strong odor
- have strong scent
english: Anything rotten has a strong order.
translation: Sugulegaq goqwei na gesima'q.
verb inanimate intransitive
- very large and round
english: That flower looks nice and it is large and round.
translation: Weliangamgug aq gesimaqapsgeg na wasueg.
verb animate intransitive
- very large and round
english: This pig is very large and round.
translation: Gesimaqapsg'sit na ula gulgwi's
verb animate intransitive
- have strong odor
english: That pail stinks, it must be cleaned.
translation: Gesima't na la'taqsun, amujpa waqama'lut.
verb animate intransitive
- very strong
english: We are very strong when we get together.
translation: Gesimlgigna'tieg ta'n tujiw gismawita'ieg.
verb animate intransitive
- cry hard
- wail
english: He/she is wailing, he/she must have really hurt him/herself.
translation: Gesimt'g, miamuj gesitesing.
verb animate transitive
- relieve an itch by scratching
- scratch
english: The man scratches his dog.
translation: Ji'nm gesipa'latl ugtue'ml.
verb animate transitive
- painful bite
- hurt by biting
- hurt by biting hard
english: The small animal gave Peter a painful bite.
translation: Wi'sisji'j gesipatl Pie'lal.
verb inanimate transitive
- scratch
- relives an itch by scratching
english: The bear uses a tree to scratch his/her (own) back
translation: Mui'n e'watl miti'sl gesipa'toq ugpaqam.
verb inanimate transitive
- scratches it
english: Peter scratches his dog's back.
translation: Pie'l gesipa'tuaj ugti'l ugpaqam.
verb animate transitive
- scratches it
english: He/she scratches his/her friend's feet.
translation: Gesipa'tuatl witapal uggatl.
verb inanimate intransitive
- scratchy
- causing itchiness(of garment)
english: There is wool that doesn't cause itchiness.
translation: Eig na jijgluewjuapi ta'n mu gesipguenug.
verb animate intransitive
- scratchy
- causing itchiness(of garment)
english: This new blouse is very itchy.
translation: Gesipguit na ula pilei ntmatletm.
verb inanimate intransitive
- itchy
english: My nose is itchy.
translation: Ntsisqon gesipiaq.
noun inanimate
- eczema
- itchiness
english: Many people have ezcema.
translation: Pugwelg ta'n wen geggung na gesipiemgewei.
verb animate intransitive
- itchy
english: He/she is itchy all over.
translation: Gaqapegwigsipiet.
verb animate transitive
- scratch with an object
- scratch
english: He/she actually uses a rake to scratch the horse.
translation: Lpa jig'putaqan e'w'g gesipta'j te'sipowl.
verb inanimate transitive
- quick scratch
- a distracted scratch
- scratch with an object
english: The racoon scratched his/her back using a small stick.
translation: Amaljugwej gesipte'g ugpaqam e'w'g gmu'jij.
verb animate intransitive
- scratch self (like an animal)
english: The dog scratches him/herself.
translation: Nmu'j gesipto'sit.
verb animate transitive
- want very much
- covet
english: The young boy wants the dog very much.
translation: Lpa'tu'ji'j gesipualatl nmu'jl.
verb inanimate transitive
- wants very much
- covet
english: What does Mary want a lot?
translation: Goqwei Mali gesipuatg?
verb animate intransitive
- very weak(from being ill)
english: My female friend is very weak from her illness.
translation: Nitape'sgw gesisewigna't.
verb animate transitive
- wash
english: Slowly he/she washes his/her baby.
translation: Sangew gesispa'latl unjanji'tl.
verb animate intransitive
- wash self
- take bath
english: He/she is big (old) enough, now he/she bathes him/herself.
translation: Tepiaq telgilg, nige' gesispa'lsit negm.
verb animate transitive
- sponge bath
- hose down
english: He/she only sponge bathes his/her pet.
translation: Pas'g gesispapalatl ugti'l.
verb animate intransitive
- wash slightly and hastily
- take sponge bath
- cursory bath
english: He/she gives him/herself a sponge bath before dressing.
translation: Gesispapalsit gesgmnaq gegna'sigw.
verb inanimate transitive
- wash slightly and hastily
english: He/she hastily washed his/her hair.
translation: Pas'g gesispapatoq usapun.
noun inanimate
- object pertaining to washing
english: Here is the cloth you use for washing.
translation: Ula epit gesispa'tegemgewei.
verb animate intransitive
- wash (floors)
english: I never feel like washing the floors.
translation: Maw naqajigmig gesispa'tegei.
verb inanimate transitive
- wash
english: He/she washes his/her new car every day.
translation: Gesispa'toq pilei utepaqan te'sigisg'g.
verb animate intransitive
- wash clothes
- do laundry
english: He/she always washes clothes on Tuesday.
translation: Apjiw gesistaqnewet Ta'puowei.
verb animate transitive
- hit hard
- beat-up badly
english: He/she hurt his/her pet badly.
translation: Gesita'tl na ugtue'ml.
verb animate transitive
- think highly of
- especially fond of
- extremely fond of
- proud
english: He/she is really fond of his/her godparent.
translation: Gesite'lmatl uggeggusgl.
verb animate intransitive
- get hurt badly (from a fall or an accident)
english: The boy that fell from the ladder is hurt bad.
translation: Lpatu'j ta'n wejinisiet lgusuaqanigtug na gesitesing.
verb inanimate transitive
- think highly of
- really, especially, or extremely fond of
- proud
- value
english: He/she is really fond of his/her new car.
translation: Gesite'tg pilei utepaqan.
verb animate intransitive
- very attractive
english: That young woman is very attractive.
translation: Ala gesite'wet e'pite's.
verb animate intransitive
- groan
english: Tom groaned all night.
translation: Tuma gesitewipnet newtitpa'q.
verb animate intransitive
- very short
english: This woman is very short.
translation: Gesitowaqji'jit na ula e'pit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- stink
english: Rotten meat really stinks.
translation: Sugulegaq wius mawgesleg.
verb animate intransitive
- stink
- smell
english: The skunk stinks.
translation: Apigjilu geslet.
verb animate transitive
- push
english: Why does Peter push his younger sister?
translation: Tal gis Pie'l gesma'latl uggwe'ji'tl?
verb animate intransitive
- strange looking
- weird looking
- unusual looking
english: That's a weird looking young man.
translation: Gesmapewit na ji'nmji'j.
verb animate transitive
- shove
english: Why does Peter shove his younger sister?
translation: Tal gis Pie'l gesmaqaltl uggwe'ji'tl?
verb inanimate transitive
- shove
english: He/she just shoves it.
translation: Pas'g gesmaqtoq.
verb inanimate transitive
- push
english: He/she pushes it, but it's so big he/she might not be able to move
translation: Gesma'toq, pas'g telgi'g, etug ma' pgwanmug.
verb inanimate transitive
- shove
english: He/she shoves the canoe out onto the river.
translation: Mnawigsmegej gwitn sipug.
verb animate intransitive
- shapely
- well·built
- well·proportioned
english: That vase is shapely.
translation: Gesmigit na wasuego'q.
verb animate intransitive
- speak in odd or unusual way
- speak with a heavy accent
english: Listuguj people have a heavy accent.
translation: Listugujewa'j maw gesmi'sit.
verb animate transitive
- shoves
english: He/she shoves his/her friend and injuires him/her.
translation: Gesmjiegetl witapal aq jileiwatl.
verb animate transitive
- push
- push (with vehicle)
- push (by hand)
english: He/she pushes his/her buddy when he/she (the buddy) got stuck.
translation: Witapal apt'tesinniteg gesmoqja'lapnn.
verb inanimate transitive
- push
- push (with vehicle)
- push (by hand)
english: He/she pushed his/her car all the way to his/her house.
translation: Lpa gesmoqja'toq utepaqan glapis wiguwaq.
verb inanimate transitive
- give a quick push
- give a quick shove
english: He/she is so tired, he/she just gave it a quick shove.
translation: Telgispnet nugu', pas'g gesmoqjeget.
verb animate intransitive
- strangely dressed
- well dressed
- fancily dressed
english: This man dresses very fancily.
translation: Ula ji'nm maw gesm'pisit.
verb inanimate transitive
- move by bumping
- shove
english: He/she bumps the door.
translation: Gesmtesg'g ga'qan.
verb animate transitive
- move by bumping
english: He/she kept bumping his/her friend until the friend went elsewhere.
translation: Gesmtesguatl witapal glapis ejigla'sinnitl.
verb inanimate transitive
- not take seriously
- not think highly of
- disrespect
- disregard
english: It's unfortunate that he/she does not take what he/she is doing
translation: Ansue'g teligsnoqowite'tg ta'n goqwei wesgo'tg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- hurt
- uncomfortably sore
- ache
english: My head aches.
translation: Nunji gesnuguig.
verb animate intransitive
- ache
- hurt
- sore
english: My knee is sore or aches.
translation: Gesnuguit njigun.
verb inanimate intransitive
- ache
- hurt
- sore
- uncomfortably sore
english: He/she has a headache.
translation: Unji gesnugwaj.
verb animate intransitive
- looks sick
english: When the weekend is over he/she looks sick.
translation: Gespiaqantie'uti gaqaiaq na gesnugwapewit.
verb animate intransitive
- sick
english: Are you ill? Your face is so wan.
translation: Gesnugwan? Teliewlapewin.
verb animate intransitive
- pretend to be ill
- pretend to be sick
- feign illness
english: Every Monday he/she pretends to be sick.
translation: Te's amgwes ellugutimg na gesnugwe'galsit.
verb animate intransitive
- sound sickly
english: This man isn't feeling well, he really sounds sickly.
translation: Mu' welo'tegegw ula ji'nm, lpa gesnugwetoqsit.
verb animate intransitive
- appear sickly
english: That young person looks sickly.
translation: Gesnugwiangamgusit na maljewe'j.
verb animate intransitive
- has a strong odor
english: That skunk has a strong odor.
translation: Gesoqet na apigjilu.
verb animate intransitive
- feel the burn badly
- get a bad burn
- get a painful burn
english: He/she got a painful burn, the poor thing!
translation: Gesoqsit na ewuljewe'jit!
verb inanimate intransitive
- end of the world
english: He/she makes such a fuss, you would think that this was the end of
translation: Tetujimamuna'sit lpa tlta'sig gespaqami'g.
noun inanimate
- Seventh Mi'gmaq district
- Gaspe
english: This summer I'm going to Gespe'.
translation: Enmenipg eliei Gespe'g.
noun animate
- resident of Gaspe
- resident of the seventh district
- Gaspesian
- a person from Gaspe
english: The person from Gaspe arrives.
translation: Gespe'gewa'j oqwa't.
verb inanimate intransitive
- dull
- blunt
- not sharp
english: This knife is dull.
translation: Gesp'g na ula wa'qan.
noun inanimate
- weekend
english: I'm waiting until the weekend before I leave.
translation: Esgmatm na gespiaqantie'uti gesgmnaq maja'siw.
verb animate transitive
- make dull
- make blunt
english: He/she dulls the knife.
translation: Tlawo'ql gesplatl.
noun inanimate
- First Mi'gmaq district
- present day southern western Nova Scotia
english: Have you been to the First District?
translation: Gi's gi'l Gespogwitg wejien?
noun inanimate
- Saturday
english: I will see you on Saturday.
translation: Gesp'teg nmultes.
verb inanimate transitive
- make dull
- make it blunt
english: He/she makes the axe dull.
translation: Gesp'toq na tmi'gn.
verb animate transitive
- lie
english: How come he/she lies to him/her?
translation: Tal gis gespugua'latl?
noun inanimate
- Annapolis Valley
english: Apples from the Annapolis Valley are very tasty.
translation: Wennju'su'nl wejiaql Gespugwitg na maw wigapu'gl.
noun animate
- (Annapolis) valley person
english: Where is the person from Gesugwitg staying?
translation: Tami wesgowa'sit gespugwitnewa'j?
verb animate transitive
- defeat (in game)
- beat (in game)
english: He/she beats him/her in checkers.
translation: Gespu'tuatl atnaqanigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- wins
- win by overcoming
english: Did you win last night?
translation: Gespu'tue's'p wela'gwe'g?
noun inanimate
- gallows
english: The gallows haven't been used for a long time here in Canada.
translation: Gestunepilaqann gi's sa'q giaspie'was'gl ula Ganata.
particle
- before
english: Come and say good-bye before you leave.
translation: Najiatiewitesg ge's mu maja'siwun.
verb animate transitive
- take out of
english: The boy takes the dog out of the water.
translation: Lpa'tuj getalqa'latl nmu'jl samuqwanigtug
verb inanimate transitive
- take out of
english: Look at him/her, he/she takes something out.
translation: Angam, natqogwei getalqa'toq.
verb animate transitive
- take out by scraping
- digging out
english: He/she dug the last potato out of the ground.
translation: Lpa getalqigwalatl ugtejgewe'l tap'tann maqamigewigtug.
verb inanimate transitive
- dig out
english: He/she has to dig out his/her vehicle.
translation: Amujpa getalqigwatg utepaqan
verb animate transitive
- agree with
english: He/she agrees with his/her friends.
translation: Geta'muaji witapa.
verb animate transitive
- hunt
- track
- chase
- seek
english: My friend is hunting for a moose.
translation: Nitap getanatl tia'mul.
verb animate transitive
- stalk
english: He/she stalked the bull moose for a long time before he/she shot
translation: Pegije'g'p getanqigalatl ge'tiapl gesgmnaq pe'sguagweg.
verb animate intransitive
- hunter
- gatherer
english: In the winter he/she hunts.
translation: Gesig getanteget.
verb inanimate transitive
- hunt
- strive to obtain
- gather
- work to earn
english: That boy always works for his money.
translation: Apjiw na lpa'tuj getantoq ugsulieweim.
verb animate intransitive
- spiteful
english: Sometimes there will be someone who is spiteful
translation: Jijuaqa na itew ta'n getanuet.
verb inanimate intransitive
- sink into water
- sink into liquid
english: Does a stick sink?
translation: Gmu'j na getapa'q?
verb animate intransitive
- go underwater
- submerge
english: He/she has gone underwater again, who knows what he/she will
translation: Gi's ap getapa'sitaq, mu gejiam'g ta'n goqwei apaja'tew.
verb animate intransitive
- sink
english: He/she sank for a long time before resurfacing.
translation: Pegije'g getapa't gesgmnaq apajiqo'gwegw.
verb animate intransitive
- sing
english: He/she sings daily, but no one listens to him/her.
translation: Getapegiet te'sigisg'g pas'g mu' wen jigs'tagugul.
verb animate intransitive
- dive
- go under water
english: We dive at the Lake.
translation: Ninen getapeieg qospemg.
verb animate intransitive
- dive
- duck underwater
english: When he/she dove into the lake he/she dove into the mud.
translation: Getapeteg qospemg lpa getapetesing sisguigtug.
verb animate transitive
- take with bare hands
english: He/she grabs his/her buddy with bare hands and they leave.
translation: Getapja'latl witapal aq maja'tijig.
verb animate intransitive
- take with bare hands
english: He/she took the ice in his/her bare hands
translation: Negm getapja'sit mgumi.
verb inanimate transitive
- take with bare hands
english: He/she takes it with his/her bare hands and immediately begins to
translation: Getapja'toq aq smtug mijjit.
verb animate transitive
- hold with bare hands
english: He/she didn't use an eel spear, he/she holds the eel barehanded.
translation: Nigoqol mu e'wagul, lpa getapsgnatl ga'tal.
verb inanimate transitive
- take hold with bare hands
english: He/she has a hold of that cold wire with his/her bare hands.
translation: Getapsgng na gasawo'qapi telitgigg'p.
verb animate intransitive
- all killed
english: Every single one was killed.
translation: Lpa ms't getemetesultijig.
verb animate intransitive
- ill·mannered
english: That person is very ill-mannered.
translation: Me' gatu getgaqamigsit na mimajuinu.
verb animate intransitive
- eat ill·manneredly
- eat disgusting food
english: Whom ever eats to clean out (by eating) eats ill-manneredly.
translation: Ta'n wen jagejuatalg mawgetgatalg.
verb animate intransitive
- act indecent
english: Why do you think that person is so indecent?
translation: Tal gis etug telgetge'g?
verb animate intransitive
- drunk
english: Each time he/she drinks he/she has to get drunk.
translation: Te's esamqwaj amujpa wejit'giet
verb inanimate intransitive
- falls prone face down
english: He/she was going too fast last night
translation: Wesamigsigawa'sit wela'gwe'g na utepaqan getgugjetesg'p.
verb inanimate intransitive
- turns prone face down
english: Everytime the little boy starts pulling his sledge, it turns upside
translation: Te's poqtateitoq lpa'tu'ji'j utepaqan, na emigetgugjia'q.
verb animate intransitive
- fall face first
english: Suddenly he/she flips on the ice.
translation: Jini'w getgujeitesing mgumigtug.
verb animate intransitive
- spend the night
- sleep over
english: My grandchild is sleeping over tonight.
translation: Nuji'j getgunit ulo'nug
verb animate intransitive
- run
english: Loves to run, that boy .
translation: Gesatg getgwi'g na lpa'tug.
noun animate
- full grown bull moose
english: I saw a full grown bull moose this morning.
translation: Sepei nemi'g'p ge'tiap.
verb animate intransitive
- harvest crops (of roots, tubers, potatoes, carrots, turnips)
english: Every year people used to harvest potatoes in the US.
translation: Te'sipunqeg mimajuinu'g i'ge'tipna'tipnig pastung.
noun animate
- harvester
english: Joseph is the harvester.
translation: Sose'p na negm ge'tipnewinu.
verb animate transitive
- believes in
- trusts in
english: This woman trusts her children.
translation: Ula e'pit getlamite'lmaji unjang.
verb inanimate transitive
- believe
- obey
- follow, as in beliving in something
english: I believe all that you say.
translation: Getlams'tm ta'n te's'g goqwei teluen.
verb animate transitive
- believe someone
- listen to
english: My children will always believe me.
translation: Nnjang na apjiw gtlams'tuitaq
particle
- certainly
- without doubt
- absolutely
english: Peter likes using certainly.
translation: Pie'l na mawigsatg e'w'g getletug.
particle
- truly
english: What he/she just told you is true.
translation: Getlewei na ta'n goqwei gistlim'sg.
particle
- that is right
- for certain
english: Really, is that certain, is that true!?
translation: Gjitmei getloqo na teliaq!?
verb animate transitive
- finish food
- clean out of food
- not leave any food
english: When I got home he/she had already finished all my food.
translation: Nignaq pegisinaneg gi's getma'lisnaq.
verb animate intransitive
- extinct
- totally wiped-out through death
english: The Beothuk are extinct.
translation: Na Bio'tigaq getmenejig.
verb animate intransitive
- all dead
- extinct
- deceased
english: nugu' getmenet.
translation: Metua'sit na ta'n telwe'ju'j nugu' wisgoq ula Mi'gma'gig, amuj na
verb animate transitive
- wipe out
- finish off
english: Louis has almost wiped out the salmon in this river.
translation: Llui geget getmeta'jig plamu'g sipug.
verb inanimate transitive
- win all
english: Johnny wins every single one of them.
translation: Lpa ms't getmete'gl Jonni.
verb animate intransitive
- finished off
- wiped out
english: When Peter finished his off, he helped me with mine.
translation: Pie'l getmete'mateg, na apoqonmuip ni'newe'g.
verb animate intransitive
- all burned
english: The forest is on fire and all the trees are burned.
translation: Nipugt nu'gwa'g aq ms't miti'sg getmoqsijig.
verb inanimate intransitive
- all burned
english: All of the chairs are completely burned.
translation: Getmoqtegl ta'n te's'gl mutputi'l.
verb animate transitive
- need for assistance
- long for support
- desire his/her help
english: He/she finally desires support from his/her parent.
translation: Glapis gatu getuapematl ungi'gul.
verb inanimate transitive
- seek help from
- seek solace from
- want for satisfaction
- desires
english: He/she seeks help from his/her prayers/religion.
translation: Getuapetg ugtalsutmaqanm.
verb animate intransitive
- fend for oneself
- help oneself
english: Everyone has to fends for themself.
translation: Amujpa ms't wen getuapsit.
verb animate intransitive
- to crow
- holler
- sing
english: The rooster crows at daybreak.
translation: Nape'w getu'g wejgwapniaq.
verb animate intransitive
- drowsy
english: Sometimes one gets drowsy in the middle of the day.
translation: Jijuaqa wen miawna'gweg getugsiet.
verb animate intransitive
- sleepy
english: I find that my child is sleepy.
translation: Teleiaq nnjan getugsit.
verb animate intransitive
- want an alcoholic drink
english: Each time I see him/her, he/she will ask me for money because
translation: Te's nemi'g na glutmuitew suliewei, getugtnumqwanet.
verb animate transitive
- make music for
- entertain
english: My grandfather plays a tune for my child.
translation: Nmijgamij getu'muatl nnjann.
verb animate intransitive
- make music
- play musical instrument
english: My grandfather likes to play music.
translation: Nmijgamij mawigsatg getu'muej.
verb animate intransitive
- want to go home
- intend to go home
english: He/she is ready just now, he/she wants to go home.
translation: Assma nige' gisgaje'g, getu'nmiet.
verb animate transitive
- want to eat
- want to taste
english: He/she just wants to eat a whole lobster.
translation: Lpa getu'patl mese'nitl jagejl.
verb animate intransitive
- expected to arrive
english: My grandmother is expected to arrive tomorrow.
translation: Nugumij getu'pgising sapo'nug.
verb inanimate transitive
- want to eat
- want to taste
english: He/she wants to eat that bannock so much, he/she is salivating.
translation: Teligtutg na lusgnign lpa pene'sugwa't.
verb animate intransitive
- pregnant
- expect baby
english: Monique is expecting a baby.
translation: Munig getu' unjanit.
verb inanimate intransitive
- fell by the wind
- blown down by the wind
english: The dog's house was blown over by the wind.
translation: Lpa lmu'j wiguowji'j gewaqs'g.
verb animate intransitive
- blown down by the wind
- fell by the wind
english: I believe the small tree has been blown down (by the wind).
translation: Etlite'lmg miti'ji'j gewaqsingaq.
verb inanimate transitive
- force it (that is upright) down with one's weight
english: The boy forces down the fence post with his weight.
translation: Lpa'tuj gewg'g llutaqanatgw.
verb animate transitive
- force ...(that is upright) down with one's weight
english: After pushing in many ways he/she is at last able to force him/her
translation: Ge'sg milguaj glapis gewguatl.
verb inanimate intransitive
- fall down from upright position
- fall over from standing position
- topple from standing position
english: All of a sudden the ladder fell over.
translation: Lpa jini'w lgusuaqan gewiaq.
verb animate intransitive
- falls over from upright position
- topple from standing position
english: Our buddy almost fell, he/she is so tired.
translation: Suel gewiet (u)la gigmenu, telgispnet.
verb animate intransitive
- hungry
english: Who is hungry now?
translation: Wen gewising nige'?
verb animate intransitive
- head is cold
english: My head being cold is causing me to shiver.
translation: Gewjatpewji aq gisa'lig gewjia'qiei.
verb animate intransitive
- feel chilly
- have chills
english: I find that I'm unusually susceptible to having chills today.
translation: Telo'tm gesigewjia'qiei gisgug.
verb animate intransitive
- feel hands cold
english: Warm up my little hands their cold.
translation: Apua'tui npitnnji'tl gewjipnewji.
verb animate intransitive
- feel cold
english: He/she is cold, give him/her another blanket.
translation: Gewjit, ignmu app igtig a'su'n.
verb animate transitive
- topple by cutting
- fell (by cutting)
english: Who has cut that tree down?
translation: Wen gisigewsatl na miti'sl?
verb inanimate intransitive
- toppled by the wind
- blown over by the wind
- blown down
english: The flags are blown over by the wind.
translation: Gews'gl mtawegnn.
verb animate intransitive
- feel cold feet
english: One often has cold feet during the winter.
translation: Gaqi'sg wen gewtaqsigit gesig.
verb animate transitive
- knock down
english: Mary knocks her younger brother down.
translation: Mali gewta'tl ugjignaml.
verb inanimate transitive
- knock down
english: Who knock the chair down?
translation: Wen gisgewte'g na mutputi?
verb animate intransitive
- work with precision
- work properly
english: He/she can always be relied on to work with precision.
translation: Apjiw negm gisilita'simg giasgilugwen.
particle
- correct
- proper
- exactly
english: You know this better, I don't recognize which one is correct.
translation: Me' gi'l welnenmn, mu' ni'n geitu ta'n tegen giasgiw.
unclassified
- correct one
- proper one
- right one
english: Let me tell you about the right one.
translation: Ge giasgiwewei telimulnap ni'n.
verb inanimate intransitive
- result
- end
- last
english: When I'm finished you will see the results.
translation: Ta'n tujiw gaqa'tuan na nmites ta'n telgiaspiaq.
verb animate intransitive
- make habit of
english: My friend makes a habit for coming in early.
translation: Nitap giaspiet ta'n telnaqsipisgwa'j.
verb inanimate intransitive
- last day
english: Hopefully he/she won't once again wait until the last day before
translation: Jiptug ma ap esgmatmug giaspigisg'gtn ge's mu poqtajigw.
verb animate intransitive
- last time worked
english: The last time Michel worked was at Christmas time.
translation: Mise'l giasplugwep Nuelewumgeg.
unclassified
- since
english: How long has it been since you last filled the water bucket?
translation: Tatujisa'q gi'l giaspiw ugjua'l't samqwano'q?
verb animate intransitive
- sharp
english: I find the butcher knife is sharp.
translation: Teleiaq tlawo'q gi'g.
particle
- still
- in spite of
- yet
english: Because he/she persisted in working at it, at last it is done.
translation: Ge's gi'gaj elugwatg, glapis gisa'to'q.
verb animate transitive
- force
- rape
english: The little girl forces her pet to return to the house.
translation: E'pite'ji'j gi'gaja'latl ugtue'ml ugjit apaja'sinin wiguwaq.
verb animate intransitive
- argue
english: He/she is very argumentative.
translation: Nata'gi'gaja'sit na negm.
verb animate transitive
- aggravate
- tease
- do for spite
english: My little sister likes to tease me.
translation: Ngwe'ji'j gesatg gi'gajeiwij.
verb animate transitive
- use in spite of
- use in spite of condition
- use forcefully
english: He/she uses his/her knife inspite of it being dull.
translation: Gi'gajie'watl ugtlawo'qoml tlia nige' gesp'nnij.
verb animate intransitive
- work in spite of...
english: He/she is working in spite of not feeling well.
translation: Gi'gajlugwet tlia' mu welo'tegegup.
verb animate transitive
- goad
- dare
- urge on
- taunt
- reply sarcastically or meanly
- answer back
english: Did you reply sarcastically to him/her??
translation: Gi'gajims'p gi'l?
verb animate transitive
- send home against their will
- send home forcefully
english: The little boy forcefully sent his dog home last night.
translation: L'patuj gi'gajinmigimatl ugtue'ml wela'gwe'g.
verb inanimate transitive
- use in spite of condition
- force self
- aggravate
english: He/she got it done because of his/her persistence.
translation: Gisa'toq ge's gi'gajo'tg.
noun animate
- pole (for poling boat)
english: It's hard to find a long straight boat pole.
translation: Metua'sit gi'gamgo'n ta'n pegoqsit.
verb animate intransitive
- tease
english: Who is teasing?
translation: Wen etlgi'gassit?
verb animate transitive
- forcefeed
- forcefully give food
english: Who forcefeeds my pet?
translation: Wen gi'gassmatl ntue'ml?
noun animate
- teaser
- jokester
english: That one is a real big teaser.
translation: Mesgilg gi'gassuinu na negm.
verb inanimate transitive
- exaggerate
english: He/she is a good story teller and he/she likes to embelish.
translation: Gelu'sit a'tugwewinu, aq gesatg gi'gataganutg.
verb animate transitive
- exaggerate about
- render worst than is
- render better than is
english: He/she has always exaggerated what he/she says about him/her.
translation: Pana ne'gaw gi'gatagnimatl
verb animate transitive
- exaggerate something to
english: He/she is once again exaggerating to another priest.
translation: Gi's ap igtigl pa'tlia'sl etlgi'gatagnutmuatl.
verb animate transitive
- closely related to
english: Joseph is closely related to Mary Ann
translation: So'sep gigjagumatl Maliannal
verb animate intransitive
- near·sighted
english: He/she is near sighted, that is why he/she wears glasses.
translation: Gigjapit, etnana wejiugpugugweia'q.
particle
- near
- close by
english: My dog will be close by.
translation: Ntue'm na gigji'w ale'tew.
verb animate transitive
- sit close to
english: The dog comes in and goes to sit close to the cat.
translation: Nmu'j pisgwa't aq gigj'pa'sualatl gajuewjl.
verb animate transitive
- tickle
english: Who tickled him/her?
translation: Wen gi'gligjens'pn?
verb inanimate intransitive
- ticklish
english: My feet are very ticklish.
translation: Ni'n ngatl mawgi'gligsigl.
verb animate intransitive
- ticklish
english: How about you, are you ticklish?
translation: Gatu gi'l, gi'gligsin?
verb inanimate intransitive
- shower
- rain slightly
english: Let's continue playing, it's just a shower.
translation: Siawmilita'nej, gigpesa'ji'jg na pas'g.
noun inanimate
- rain
english: The earth (world) feels good when the rain shows up.
translation: Ugs'tqamu wela's'g gigpesan nei'a's'g.
verb inanimate intransitive
- misty
- looks like rain
- looks like it's going to rain
english: Today it looks very misty
translation: Gisgug na we'gwigigpesanamu'g
verb inanimate intransitive
- rain clouds approaching
english: Rain clouds are approaching, let's put the food away.
translation: Gigpesanamugwiaq, masqo'tnej mijipjewei.
verb inanimate intransitive
- rain
english: We won't be able to eat outdoors, it's raining.
translation: Ma' gujmug gistlatalultiqw, etlgigpesaq.
verb animate intransitive
- turn around while standing
- turn about while in standing position
english: Everytime I turn around my dog is staring up at me.
translation: Te's gigto'qopugua'si gi's nti wejgu'lapit.
noun animate
- badger
english: They say a badger will not back down from anybody.
translation: Teluejig gi'gwaju ma' etegj'pugua'sigul wenn.
noun animate
- muskrat
english: What kind of animal is a muskrat?
translation: Talamugsit na wi'sis gi'gwesu?
noun inanimate
- muskrat root (cold remedy, mix with liquid or chewed)
- cold remedy
english: I could really use some muskrat root now, I have such a bad cold.
translation: Maw wegetu nige' gi'gwesuasgw, telitgeia'tai.
particle
- little bit
english: Could you move over a little bit, your standing on my foot.
translation: Ge'ijga'jijg atpugua'si, pasgmuin ngat.
unclassified
- right on! (interjection)
english: Mary comes around and says, right on!
translation: Ala' Mali neia'sit aq teluet, gijga'tata'n!
noun inanimate
- in total darkness
- in the dark
english: When I woke up I was in total darkness, I could see nothing.
translation: Tugwia'neg gijitpa'qtug eim, lpa mu tami elapiw.
noun animate
- mother
- mom
english: Mother where are you going?
translation: Giju' tami elien?
pronoun
- you (singular)
english: You and I should go play in town.
translation: Gi'l aq ni'n natmila'tinej utang.
pronoun
- you (plural)
- you (dual)
english: When are you (plural) leaving?
translation: Ta'nug gilew maita'ioq?
english: When are you (two) leaving?
translation: Ta'nug gilew maja'tioq?
noun animate
- your(singular)
- yours(singular)
english: Is this your(singular) child?
translation: Gi'lewei ula mijua'ji'j?
noun animate
- your(plural)
- yours(plural)
english: Is this your(plural) child?
translation: Gilewewei (u)la mijua'ji'j?
verb animate transitive
- peek at
- spy on
- look at surreptitiously
english: He/she has been spying on me for a long while now, I'll eventually
translation: We'gwisa'q gimamit, glapis na msna's.
verb animate intransitive
- peek
- look on secretly
english: He/she peeks but sees nothing.
translation: Gimapit pas'g moqwa' goqwei nemitug.
verb inanimate transitive
- peek at
- spy on
- look at secretly
english: Who is peeking at my home?
translation: Wen algimapt'g ni'g?
verb animate intransitive
- secretive
english: He/she is being secretive because he/she is hiding Christmas
translation: Algime'g na ula muta aligalaji Nuelewumgewe'g apsute'gang.
verb animate intransitive
- laugh to oneself
- laugh secretly
english: While he/she was laughing to him/herself, he/she got caught.
translation: Ge's etlgimelmij na mesnut.
verb animate intransitive
- laugh at oneself in a secret manner
english: Joseph is going by and secretly laughing at himself, I wonder what
translation: Sosep pemiet aq pemgimelmugtasit, etug goqwei gisio'pla'toq?
verb animate intransitive
- whisper
english: He/she whispers but is heard.
translation: Gimewistoq gatu nutut.
verb animate intransitive
- talk in a low voice
- speak or talk in a whisper
english: He/she talks in a low voice.
translation: Negm maw gimewo'gwet.
verb animate intransitive
- sneak around
english: Who is that over there sneaking around?
translation: Wen na ala algimiet?
verb animate intransitive
- work in secret
- work secretly
english: He/she is in the barn, working in secret.
translation: Wesgowa'sit legla'nsigtug, etlgimilugwet.
verb animate intransitive
- walk quietly
- tiptoe
english: That man can walk very quietly in the forest.
translation: Na mawinta'gimsgwet na ji'nm nipugtug.
verb animate transitive
- shoot by ambush
- ambush
english: The moose hunter ambushes the animal.
translation: Nujitia'mue'get gis(i)gimteluatl wi'sisl.
verb animate intransitive
- cry secretly
- cry silently
english: All that young widow does is cry silently.
translation: Ala maljewe'j sigu'sgw pas'g nugu' gimtemit.
verb inanimate transitive
- sneak up on
english: Why does he/she want to sneaks up on it?
translation: Goqwei wejigtu'gimtesg'g?
verb animate transitive
- sneak up on
english: Come with me, let's sneak up on him/her.
translation: Wije'wi, gimtesguanej.
particle
- somewhat
- a bit
- sort of
- stealthfully
english: That boy is somewhat close to his grandfather.
translation: Gimu'tug gigjeiwatl umijgamijl na lpa'tuj.
noun inanimate
- education
- lesson
- knowledge
- learning
english: Today you want an education.
translation: Gisgug pewatmn gina'masuti.
noun inanimate
- time of acquiring learning
english: In September the time of learning kicks off.
translation: Wigumgewigu's gina'matimg wenaqiaq.
noun inanimate
- school
english: He/she works at the school.
translation: Gina'muo'guomg negm etllugwet.
verb animate intransitive
- put a lot of effort
- try hard
english: My grandchild puts a lot of effort studying.
translation: Nuji'j gina'sit gegina'masit.
verb animate intransitive
- strut on
- proudly going
english: We were strutting along after we defeated everyone.
translation: Ginateja'tieg ta'n tuji'w gisgespu'tueie'g.
noun animate
- thistle prickle
- thistle
english: Thistle are very prickly.
translation: Ginigwejij na maw ginigwet.
verb animate intransitive
- pointed
- have sharp point
english: Would you toss me that football?
translation: Ge jugwega na tapu'ginisgwe'g tu'aqan?
verb inanimate intransitive
- pointed shape
english: Sit on my canoe, at the pointed end.
translation: Ngopa'si ala ntulg, ta'n etlginisgwig.
verb animate intransitive
- snore loudly
english: Who is it that is snoring so loud?
translation: Wen ta na telgintewoqsit?
pronoun
- we
- us(inclusive)
english: We have accomplished many tasks.
translation: Pugwelg lugowaqan ginu gisa'tu'g.
verb animate transitive
- brag about
english: Joseph brags about his child.
translation: So'sep ginualatl unjann.
verb inanimate transitive
- brag about
english: He/she brags about his/her studies.
translation: Ginuatg ta'n telgina'masij.
verb animate intransitive
- brag
english: He/she is nice enough, but he/she loves to brag.
translation: Welgamigsit, pas'g gesatg ginuej.
unclassified
- ours (inclusive)
english: This new puppy is ours.
translation: Ula pilei nmu'ji'j ginuowei.
verb animate intransitive
- proud
- prideful
english: We are feeling proud of our accomplishments.
translation: Gi'nujultieg ugjit ta'n tel gisi ullugutieg.
verb animate transitive
- glance at
- catch a glimpse
english: The old man caught a glimpse of his dog.
translation: Gisigu gipoqamatl ugti'l.
verb inanimate transitive
- glance at
- catch a glimpse
english: He/she just glances at his/her book.
translation: Pas'g gipoqapt'g ugtwi'gatign.
verb inanimate transitive
- graze (by shooting)
english: He/she actually grazed his/her foot while he/she was cleaning the
translation: Lpa gipoqtelg uggwat ge's etlwaqama'toq na pe'sgewei.
verb animate transitive
- graze (by shooting)
english: Who shot at that bird grazing it?
translation: Wen gisgipoqteluatl na jipji'jl?
particle
- completed action
- already happened
english: It's already daybreak today.
translation: Gi's gisapniaq gisgug.
verb animate transitive
- prompted
- compel to do
- motivate
- cause
english: He/she caused him/her to smile.
translation: Gisa'latl wesgewigwa'silitl.
verb animate transitive
- killed him/her/it
- destroyed him/her/it
english: You don't want anyone to destroy you.
translation: Mu wen pualawt gisanulin.
verb animate transitive
- able to reach
- get a hold of
english: The boy gets a hold of his dog and takes it home.
translation: L'patuj gisapsgnatl ugti'l aq enma'latl.
verb inanimate transitive
- catch reach
- get a hold of
english: I will be happy if I could get a hold of those periodicals/papers.
translation: Ulta'sites gisapsgnmann na wi'gatignn.
verb inanimate intransitive
- fixed
- prepared
english: It's been fixed for a long time.
translation: Gi's sa'q gisa'tas'g.
verb animate intransitive
- fixed
- repaired
- prepared
english: I took my net in to be repaired, and now it is ready, it has been
translation: Nta'pim elugomiap, aq nige' gisgatpit, gisa'tasitaq.
verb animate transitive
- finished cooking
english: Yesterday I cooked four salmon.
translation: Ulagu ne'wijig plamu'g gi's'g'pnig.
verb inanimate transitive
- fix
- repair
english: He/she can fix anything.
translation: Ta'n pas'g goqwei gisa'toq negm.
verb animate intransitive
- have good time
- have fun
english: We had a good time at Christmas.
translation: Gisoltie'g Nuelewumgeg.
verb inanimate transitive
- finished cooking
english: Who cooked this, it's so delicious?
translation: Wen gi's'g ula, telwigapu'g?
verb animate transitive
- get ready
- prepare
english: He/she is preparing the turkey so he/she can cook it.
translation: Gisgaja'latl ap'tapegiejinitl glamen giswissugwalatal.
verb inanimate intransitive
- prepared
english: The supper meal is prepared at five o'clock.
translation: Wela'gwewei gisgaja'tas'g na'n ajiet.
verb inanimate transitive
- get it ready
- prepare
english: I got our stuff ready, let's leave immediately.
translation: Gisgaja'tuap gutapsunnu, smtug maita'nej.
verb animate intransitive
- prepared
- ready
english: He/she's prepared and good to go.
translation: Gisgaje'g aq pas'g epit maja'sin.
verb animate intransitive
- have patience
- measure up to
- able
english: I am ready for anything.
translation: Gisgajiei ugjit ms't goqwei.
verb inanimate intransitive
- lies ready
english: Your new car lays in wait.
translation: Pilei gutepaqan gisgajoqosg.
verb animate intransitive
- sits ready
- prepared
english: The net is ready now let's go out on river.
translation: Gisgatpit a'pi, nige' mnnawa'tinej.
verb animate intransitive
- stand ready
english: My horse is standing ready to leave.
translation: Ntue'm gisgatpuguit maja'sin.
verb animate transitive
- prepare
- fix up
english: He/she first prepared the poles when he/she wanted to make a
translation: Tmg gisgatta'pni ne'gasgi'gng getuito'q wiguom.
verb inanimate intransitive
- ready
- prepared
english: Your chair is already ready (waiting).
translation: Gi's gistatteg ugtmutputim.
noun inanimate
- today
english: My it's cold today.
translation: We'gwitge'g gisgug.
verb animate transitive
- creates
- made
english: Who made this little vest?
translation: Wen gisiatl ula wesgitji'jl?
noun animate
- old man
- elderly man
english: The old man and his wife go shopping.
translation: Gisigu aq ugte'piteml natanguajig.
verb inanimate intransitive
- get old
english: My vehicle, at this point, is getting old.
translation: Nutepaqan nugu' gisigu'aq.
verb animate intransitive
- become old
- he/she is aging
english: It's not only me, everyone is aging.
translation: Mu' pas'g ni'n, ms't wen gisigu'et.
noun animate
- old woman
- elderly woman
english: This elderly woman's name is Mary
translation: Ula gisigui'sgw teluisit Mali.
verb animate intransitive
- walk like an old person
english: My aunt walks like an old person.
translation: Gisigu'lega't nsugwis.
noun inanimate
- old canoe or boat
english: I have three old canoes.
translation: Nesunmann gisigu'lgul.
noun animate
- old man
english: The old man's house is located on this road.
translation: Ula awti enm'teg, na gisiguo'p wi'g eteg.
verb animate intransitive
- act like an old person
english: One of my siblings really acts like an old person.
translation: Newte'jit wijig'tieg mawgisigu'qamigsit.
noun animate
- old female animal
english: My pet is an old female.
translation: Ula nti na gisigu'sgw.
noun animate
- spinster
english: There are two spinsters living in that house.
translation: Tapusijig gisigu'sgwe'jg wigijig ala wenjiguomg.
noun animate
- old animal
english: (The late) Poqsaw was an old animal before he died.
translation: Poqsawo'q gisigu'smt'p ge's mu nepmugweg.
verb inanimate intransitive
- full grown
- mature
english: Those oats are mature, harvest them.
translation: Gi's gisigwegl na te'sipowmann, mna'taqamug.
noun animate
- August
english: My birthday is in August.
translation: Ni'n ajipuna'i gisigwegewigu's.
verb animate transitive
- grow
- raise
- adopt
- rear
english: My aunt has raised many members of my family.
translation: Nsugwis pugwelniji no'guma(g) gisigwenaji.
verb inanimate transitive
- full-grown
- raise
- rear
english: That man has tobacco he grew himself.
translation: Ala ji'nm geggung tmawei ta'n negm gisigweng.
noun animate
- adopted child
english: My friend is an adopted child.
translation: Ula nipat na gisigwenign.
verb animate intransitive
- full grown
- mature
- becomes an adult
english: When do you think you will be grown up?
translation: Ta'nug etug gisigwetes?
verb animate intransitive
- able to work
english: He/she has been able to work for a long time, but he/she hasn't
translation: Gi's sa'q gislugwet, gatu ne'gaw mu getu' lugwegw.
verb animate intransitive
- sang
english: You were too slow, we already sang.
translation: Wesumgegwe'in, gi's gisintue'g.
verb animate intransitive
- finished drying
english: Is that pail dry yet?
translation: Gi's gisipiasit na la'taqsun?