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nənəskáwewα

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I sing at a dance for him; I sing for him to dance.

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Themes: Sing Dance Listen-3

  • nənə̀skawəhα related meaning: Sing (+1 more) I sing and dance for him;
  • 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
  • nə̀skawe related meaning: Sing (+1 more) he sings for the dances, he sings for a dance;
  • nəkəpə́skimα related meaning: Sing I induce him to sleep by my voice (speaking humming, singing)

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