Yurok dictionary

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homtepek'

Dictionary entry

homtepek'vt e-class 1 I play, I play with 2 I am happy

Lexicon record # 564 | Source reference(s): R201 JE104 FS(B201)
Semantic domain: feelings and emotions
Derivation: morphological structure homt-ep-e-

Sentence examples (4)

  1. Kolnee homtep' her'k'werh.
    A rabbit plays around.

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    — Glenn Moore, Sentences (AG-03-2) (AG-03-2, 2004)

  2. Koweecho noo homtepe'm mehl k'ee puesee!
    Stop playing with the cat!

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

  3. Neemee homtep' 'we-cheeek.
    He is careful with his money.

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

  4. Neemee homtep' 'we-cheeek.
    He is careful (does not play) with his money.

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