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nəčikάwihtamən
TI · class 1a
In: n
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I force my way against it, oppose it by action, stand my ground against it (as a storm, wind, idea, etc.)
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- nəčanákimα shared opening I stop him (his going) by voice,
- nəčapihkʷtahíkewα shared opening I clap my hands for him [perhaps custom adopted from Europeans]
- nəčawahpáhkαlα shared opening I throw him into the water, [standard form used as in play or absence of hostility]
- nəčawahpi-kʷakʷáhkαlα shared opening I push him into the water
- nəčawahpi-kʷákʷahkαn shared opening I push him/it into the water
- nəčawahpi-sókahkαn shared opening I quickly pour it into the water
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- nəčikάwihtawα related meaning: Earth / ground (+2 more) I stand my ground, against him, force my will against his will.
- ápakʷsakʷ related meaning: Earth / ground (+1 more) hollow log (dead lying on the ground) or a rotten tree standing up crumbling,
- manámekʷe related meaning: Earth / ground (+1 more) he (Thunderer) leaves a bolt, strikes with lightning, he thunders, rids the land of underwater being
- nətəlikαpáwihtawα related meaning: Stand (+1 more) I withstand his onslaught, attack, I stand firm in face of his attack, charge, onslaught.
- nolαpékhamən related meaning: Wind I wind it (clock or watch), I take it in, wind it up (clothesline)
- nəkíptehəmən related meaning: Stand I knock it down (from a standing position).