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nə̀skawe

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he sings for the dances, he sings for a dance;

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  • 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
  • nə̀kʷətinske shared opening ten spot (in cards),

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Themes: Sing Dance Listen-3

  • natóhəmahso related meaning: Sing (+1 more) he sings for people who are dancing,
  • náwatəwe related meaning: Sing (+1 more) he sings for the war, or any dance,
  • nskάwehe related meaning: Sing (+1 more) he sings and dances the council dance (sung at election of chief or governor, also when going to war
  • nənəskáwewα related meaning: Sing (+1 more) I sing at a dance for him; I sing for him to dance.
  • nənə̀skawəhα related meaning: Sing (+1 more) I sing and dance for him;
  • anákhəwe related meaning: Sing 1) he stammers, hems and haws, 2) he speaks, sings, hums in staccato fashion

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