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nə̀tawəsα

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I open him with a knife, by blade.

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  • nə̀ta shared form
  • nə̀kaləwə shared opening he abandons/deserts/forsakes (people or village)
  • nə̀kashα shared opening I erase him, I rub him off (with a towel or instrument)
  • nə̀kačo shared opening 1) he is accustomed, 2) he adapts adjusts,
  • nə̀kihkənα shared opening I nudge him (gently), to get his attention by pressing.
  • nə̀kəlhα shared opening I take, catch him in a trap or deadfall

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  • nəketαlakə́ssesα related meaning: Knife I cut his ears off (with a knife).
  • nəpə̀ssikəsα related meaning: Knife I split him apart, in half with a knife
  • nəsάptəhα related meaning: Knife I stab him with a knife, I perforate him, I jab him
  • nətawαlákəhα related meaning: Knife I make a hole in him (with an implement, instrument, not a knife).
  • nətawαlákəsα related meaning: Knife I cut him open, open him with a knife.
  • nətánakhα related meaning: Knife I notch him, with a blade, knife;

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