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'ekwehlpelek'

Dictionary entry

'ekwehlpelek' • vi e-class • I am afraid

Lexicon record # 4232 | Source reference(s): R269

Other paradigm form

  • collective 'ekwehlpelee'm R269

Short recordings (2) | Sentence examples (2)

  1. Nuemee 'ekwehlpelek'.
    I am scared stiff.

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    — Florence Shaughnessy, Sentences (LA138-025) (LA138-025, 1980)

  2. K'ee kwen cho 'ekwehlpelee'mehl pahpeech weesh 'ee 'oole'mehl.
    Those who are afraid had better stay where they are.

    — Various speakers, Sentences in R. H. Robins's Yurok Language (YL, 1951)