Nouns
Correction: This word refers to a drum.
What is q̓əwət ?
a drum
In the middle of a busy day, you might want to do this.
What is qewəm ?
take a rest
Please don’t do this to the Charmin.
What is p̓əyƛ̓t ?
squeeze it
Don’t get like this with him; he’s only doing his best.
What is t̕eyəq̓meʔt ?
get angry with him
If your drum is cold, it can sound a little flat. Do this to improve its sound.
What is qəwət ?
warm it by the fire or by the sun.
This tasty flat fish can be found all along the BC coast.
What is p̓əwəy̓ ?
flounder
Doing this can protect or treat ones skin.
What is mal̕xʷəw̓səm ?
rubbing oneself with liniment
Archeologists gain deeper understanding by doing this.
What is θeyqət ?
dig it
To protect his fine shirt, he is doing this to it before running it through the washing machine.
What is xʷcələw̓st ?
he is turning it inside out
Someone who comes to stay with you in your home.
What is a sθeyəm ?
guest
This traditional display of spiritual power is typically
shown in the bighouse during winter.
What is syəwən ?
spirit song
You can do this on date night, but it’s also appropriate
for any situation where you want to look good.
What is θəyəw̓səm ?
get dolled up/ dress up to go out
Don’t do this to him, he’s already lonely.
What is ʔeyələs ?
leave him
See like action scenario.
What is t̕ᶿew̓t̕əm̓ ?
people are speaking in language you don’t understand
He’s so fast, he’s so smart, he’s so handsome.
What is yew̓t ?
bragging about him
Cephalopods have many of these.
What are t̕əlt̕eləw̓ ?
arms
Hey buddy, can you spare a dime?
What is sc̓ew̓əɬtən ?
assistance in the form of money
What’s the best way to show the handyman that you care?
What is nəw̓nəct ?
pay him
The mechanic is not yet done; he is still doing this to your tire.
What is t̕ət̕ə́y̓əmt ?
putting it on (as a part of a whole).
In the old Dionne Warwick song, she encourages her
x-lover to
nem̓ ʔal̕ ʔiʔ ʔiməx, nem̓ yəl̕ew.
What is yəl̕ew ?
to pass by, go beyond
Two of these in the hand is worth how many of them in the bush.
What is χəθinəw̓s ?
four birds
When falling out of character, comedic actors might suddenly start to do this.
What is nə̀yəmnámət ?
get to laughing in spite of oneself
In the Billboard Hot 100 chart of 1994,
Reel 2 Real singer The Mad Stunt Man, encourages
“all girls all over the world” to do this.
What is kʷəyχt ?
move it!
In the old neighborhood kids’ game, Nicky, nicky nine doors, players must run away to escape capture by their angry neighbors, but only after the kids do this.
What is kʷaxʷəw̓txʷ ?
knock on the door or wall of his house
nem̓ čxʷ səwq̓əm k̓ʷ həy̓qʷ ct ceʔ
What is search?
search
translation: Go look for what will be our fire.