'éts' 'ets' to stutter
a'áchewlh until, unless
a'axwíyelhp a small tree
ahíw be upriver
a'iy cute (little ones)
akwéléxt to fire (a gun)
al'álex siblings
alalílelhp salmonberry plants
alalxwí:tsel several things being in the middle, between
Alámex Smámelt Agassiz Mountain
aláshxw seals
alepel maggots
alétse where (is it)?
aléx̲ey snakes
Alhqá:yem village on Strawberry Island
alhteláwtxw restaurant
alíliyem laughter
alíy good (eg. many things, people)
alíyó:mex good looking (of several people)
alqáls to buy, to shop (intr.)
alts'elít to separate things or objects
alxélés in front (of many)
alxwí:tsel be in the middle, between
Aseláw Stótelō Siwash creek
atl'qelómet (manage to) go outside, to get out, to escape
atl'qíl bringing outside, getting outside
atl'qílt to bring s-o, s-th outside, to bring s-o, s-th outside, to kick s-o, s-th outside, to reveal s-th
awkw'áwtxw clothing store
axelés to be in front
axelésmel in front of, front of a house
axwí:l small, little, a little bit
ayí:l going away, leaving (maybe of several people)
chácha be tender (emotions)
cháchelh having arthritis pain, aching of arthritis
ch'ách'exwel getting silent, becoming quiet
chachí:q'el mink
ch'ach'íxwt drying a bunch of things
chachí:yelhtel hanging lots of fish to dry
cháchket little jacket
cháchu beach, shore
cháket jacket
ch'álechem find a seat, have a seat, sit down (on a chair)
cháleket jackets
ch'áletstel chair, bench, seat, something to sit on
chaléwt turn s-th/s-o over, flip it over, turn it inside out
chálewt turning something inside out, flipping it over, turning it inside out
cháléx hand
chálexw wife (slang)
chálh have arthritis pain
chá:lhtel smoking salmon (hanging fish up to smoke)
chalís cherries
chá:lmel chinese person
chá:lmelelhs álhtel chinese food
chá:lmels s'álhtel chinese food
chám jam
ch'ámet put s-th between the teeth, put it in one's mouth, bite on s-th (not into it)
chámet carrying s-th/s-o on one's back, packing it on one's back'
cháxtwem getting swelled up
chá:xw wife (slang, not respectful, 'the old lady')
ch'áxwel get silent, become quiet
ch'ech'áletstel chairs
chechelhqí:l roof of your mouth
ch'ech'émels a biter (animal, fish, etc.), a thing that is (always) biting
chechemo:st meeting someone
chékel chicken
chékelélets chicken-dung
chelá:l what a lot ! It's sure a lot
chelá:lqwlha it's sure a lot
cheláqelh yesterday
cheláqelhelh yesterday
chelcháléx hands
chelchálmel chinese people
chelchélq falling
chél:exw to catch up with someone
chélhmel top of house
chélhqel have a high voice
chelhqí:l roof of your mouth
chélhta to borrow
chélhtat lend it to s-o, let s-o borrow it
chelóqtel walk single file
chelúkwqel chinook jargon
ch'emá:ls a thing that bites, always biting
chemchémlexw running away with someone, eloping with someone
chémet pack it on your back
chémlexw to run away with someone , to elope with someone
chemóstel meet each other
chémq stop blowing (of wind)
chémq~tsémq stop blowing (of wind)
chewchewōlhp black cottonwood trees
chewélhem a fish going to spawn
chewōlhp black cottonwood tree
chewóthel sit on riverbank
chexw you
chí' something scary, monster
chíchelh high
chíchelhmel very top of house
chíchelhqel haveing a high voice
Chíchelh Siyá:m God
chíchelh téméxw heaven
chichelóqtel walking single file
chichewóthel sit on riverbank
chíchex̲em bitter, rancid
chichex̲émthet getting bitter, getting rancid
ch'ich'eyáq fish-traps
ch'ich'ít thanking him/her
ch'ich'íxwt to dry a bunch of things
chíkmel iron, silver
chí:letmexw great horned owls, several owls
chílheqw bushy hair
chílukwqel chinook jargon
ch'íthómetsel I thank you
chítmexw great horned owl
ch'iyáq use a fish-trap
ch'íyáqtel Tzeachten
chiyólh to gather firewood
Chí:yó:m cheam
chiyóyelh to gather firewood
chmá:m packing something
chmaméleqw have a pack strap on head
chmá:t carrying s-th/s-o on one's back, packing it on one's back
chmítl' be dirty
chó:chem going away from water
chóchexw going down to the river
chochkwó:les goatsbeard plant
chó:kw far
chokwélelqem traking an animal
chókwelhta borrowing
chókwelhtat borrowing something
chokwelstexw where did __ put it?
chokwí:lt to follow behind someone, trail someone, track someone
chokwú:lt following him/her, trailing someone
chokwú:ltem tracking an animal
chó:leqw in the forest
chóleqwmel side of house away from river
chólex̲wem to bleed
chó:lqem follow
chó:lt follow him/her
chólx̲wem bleeding
chó:m to go away from water
chó:mtel elope, run away with each other
chowéthel Katz Reserve
chō:wqwela Canada lynx
chóxw go down to water
chó:ythet stop (of wind)
chucháchu beaches, shores
chuchuwáx̲el front side of a house
chuchuwó:ythel out in the middle of river
chxélcha to catch it (fish, animal)
chx̲í:mthet get bitter, rancid
chxwélmel want a wife
chxwétem be swollen up, swelled up
ch'ách'exwel getting silent, becoming quiet
ch'ach'íxwt drying a bunch of things
ch'álechem find a seat, have a seat, sit down (on a chair)
ch'áletstel chair, bench, seat, something to sit on
ch'ámet put s-th between the teeth, put it in one's mouth, bite on s-th (not into it)
ch'áxwel get silent, become quiet
ch'ech'áletstel chairs
ch'ech'émels a biter (animal, fish, etc.), a thing that is (always) biting
ch'emá:ls a thing that bites, always biting
ch'ich'eyáq fish-traps
ch'ich'ít thanking him/her
ch'ich'íxwt to dry a bunch of things
ch'íthómetsel I thank you
ch'iyáq use a fish-trap
ch'íyáqtel Tzeachten
e'éwe no
eháléqep sound starts again far away
ehó wrapped up
ehó:t wrap someone up, wrap something up
ehó:yt cheat s-o
ekwékwiyeqw great-great grandparent
ekw'elexw to lose it
ekw'í:kw'elexw losing something
ekw'ólem to lose
elelíle salmonberries
el'élíyá dreaming, having visions
el'éliyemet dreaming about (it)
elílá:lhp salmonberry plant
elíle salmonberry
elíyemet to dream about something, someone
eló:lh be aboard, be on, in a ride
elólmetsel waiting around
el'ólthet groaning
el stl'etl'í I love
el stl'í I want/I need...
emémeles little round thing
e:méstexw bringing it
eméstexw to bring it
emét to sit down
emetáwtxw bathroom
emíkw'elo come here
emílst to get near him/her/it
emímel a little bit, small bit, a few
em'ímet stepping on it
em'ímeth grandchildren
emí:stexw bring, take (it)
emó:th'iya youngest sister of Lhílheqey
epále ten (counting people)
epále qas te lólets'e eleven (counting people)
epálōws ten leaves
epó:les ten (counting dollars)
epó:les qas te léts'es eleven (counting dollars)
epólestem cost ten dollars
epólestexw charge ten dollars
eq'éq'esem turkey vulture
eqéylem crawl underneath
eqéylemet crawl under it
e'qw'chestel napkin
eqwéqwelets back, backside
e'qw'ilep to mop
eqw'í:ls wipe the dishes
esáp' it's ended, ending a story
esép' te sx̲wōx̲wiyám end the story
eth'íwsem put on a dress
etítetáwtxw bedrooms
et'ó:t' slingshot (stretched kind)
ew again
ewá:lh was he ever?
ewesthóx Say no to me
ewéta nothing
ewéta shxwelistexw don't care about it.
ewéta shxwlixstexw don't care about it
ewetewát no-one
ewétó shxwlís it doesn't matter
ewéwestexw making him/her say 'no'
ewéwthet hurrying
ewkw'ellhelh out of breath
ewólem to play
e'wólemílep playground
ewólem kw'e lekyó:lta to play cards
ex̲eymet borrow it from him/her
ex̲éymet borrow it from him/her
ex̲ímels putting on credit
ex̲imstexw to lend him/her money
ex̲ímstexw to lend him/her money
ex̲ó:ythílem to shave oneself
exwá:ls scratch around(like animals)
eyá:meth' good figure, to have a good figure
eyá:mets' good figure, have a good figure
eyáqt to change it
eyát to chase him/her
eyém strong
eyém~iyém strong
eyémstexw make him strong
eyeqel have a clear voice
eyésthet to have fun
eyéy good
eyeyólwethet do it by yourself
eyéyqwlha How beautiful!(really)
eyéystexw liking something
eyi:lem clear up (as in the weather)
eyilem clear up (as in the weather)
ey latelh good morning
eyó:lemstexw to obey him/her
eyólés have good eyes
eyos leq'aleqel holidays
eyó:sthet a whole bunch having fun, having lots of fun, having a good time
eyóth sharp
eyotháléqep a sharp sound
ey slat good night
ey swayel good day
ey xwelált good evening
haháwt hunting something
haheláwt several (little) rats
háhey making a canoe
hahíkwthet getting big, rising (of floodwater)
hahomó:y shrimps
hákw'eles to remember (it)
hákw'stexw pekw notebook
hálem be going, be on one's way
hálemestexw bring it to him
hálkwepsem break your neck
halkwet breaking something (stick, stick like objects)
hálm'á:ls kicking
hálmat to kick him/her
hálpets get a ride
halpetst ride with him/her
hálp'ex eating something (short of a social meal)
hálqem diving
Halq'eméylem Upriver Halq'eméylem, the Halq'eméylem language
Halq'eméylemqel Halkomelem language
halqílem crawl underneath
halts'elít separate (them)
halts'elíthet a group separating themselves from another group'
hálts'elíthet gotten separated from a group, be separated (from others
hálts'et to fill (it)
hálxet put (it) on it's side
hálx̲et give him/her light
hálx̲ewe to torch-light
hamámt giving something away
hámekwelh to get hurt
hámelet put it in the water
hamílyel set a net
hámláloyel where you go to check a net
hámq' sinking
hámq'em to jump (of a fish)
hámq'et/méq'méq'et to swallow it
haqílem crawling underneath
hásem to sneeze
há:we go hunting
há:wt rat
háwt hunt something
há:y to make/adze a canoe
háyeqw burning, getting burned
há:yet vomiting
hehóyt cheat him/her
hékw'ekw'elh hiccuping
hékw'elh to hiccup
héleméstem gone in the head
hélemestexw bring it to him
hélémestexw take it to
hélkw't it broke
helme'als pol soccer
helmetem pol football
helqw it broke (of stick, bone)
hélqwet break it in half (stick, etc)
helwelh surprised, astonished
hélwex putting it in, putting something into a hollow place
hélx̲wet cover him/her with a blanket
hélx̲wethet cover yourself with a blanket
hemá to come off (e.g. button)
hémax taking something off
hemhemó: pigeon
hemó Pigeon
hemó: pigeon
hemqáxel rain and snow mixed
Hémq'eles a whirlpool
hémqw'et smash it
heqwhéyeqw fires, several fires
heshásem sneezing
hewháwe going hunting
hewháwt several rats
hewhíwth'át to tease (him/her/it)
hewth'át to tease (him/her/it)
hewth'áthet playing around, fooling around
hewth'eláq teasing
hewts'á get to top of mountain
heyat vomit (the thing)
heyatélmel Nauseated
heyatélmél nauseated
héyeq'et file it
héyeqw a fire
heyéqwelchep building a fire
héyeqwt burning something
heyhéylexw finish (it)
heyóthet walk backwards
héyqw'est sharpen (it)
héyqwest crumbling of the bark or softening of the bark
héythest telling (him/her)
heywí:leqw burning song
hiháwt little rat
híhókwex wear it (small person)
hihó:y finished, ready
hihó:yt to finish (it)
híkw big
hikwhí:kwstexw to think a lot of it
hikw shxwe'elolh kyo bus
híkwstexw to think a lot of it
híkwthet get big, rise (of floodwater)
hílaw pass on by, after
hilékw get ready
hí:lekw get ready
hílém fall and roll
hílew pass, go by (tr.)
hílex to pass by it
hilexw finish (it)
hilhiyóthlemethet take care of oneself
himqáxel rain and snow mixed
híqelem crawl underneath
híq'et file it
híqewsem putting on one's pants
hí:qwt invite him/her
híqwt to coax somone onto a trip
hí:tel weapon
hí:th a long time
híth for a long time
híx̲chem ask for a present
híx̲chemet ask for it
híyeqwels person who does burnings
híyex̲wet dismantle it
híyot beware of it
hiyóthlemethet take care of oneself
hiyqwels having a burning
híythestexw tell it to him/her/it
híyx̲chat give him/her a gift
hó:kwex using, wearing
hókwex to use, to wear
hokwex te shxwsósetl'als to vacuum
hóleqwem warming up
hóliya humback salmon
hōliya humpback salmon, pink salmon
hómkw'et/mekw'mekw'et take it all, pick it all up
hómó:y shrimp
hōqw' to drift
hōqw'elem to go downstream
hóqwels to sniff around
hóqwem to smell bad, to stink
hó:qwet sniffing, smelling sth, smelling it
hóqwet to sniff (it), smell (it)
hōqw'et drop it into water
hōqw'éylem drifting downstream
hó:qwlexw accidentally smell it
hó:qwléxw accidentally smell it
hóqwt to coax somone onto a trip
hóxwethílém to sigh
hó:y finished, ready
hóyeqwt invite him/her
hóyethel to finish eating
hóyówélh goodbye
hóystem get fired, get finished
hóystexw to fire, to finish (tr.)
hó:yt to finish (it)
hó:ythel to finish eating
hó:ythél finish eating
húheliya little humpback salmon
húlhú:liya humpback salmons, pink salmons (many)
i'á:yx̲ crab
i'éyel get better
i:ey syoyes hobbies
ilá:q stern of a boat
iláq stern of a boat
ileqá:ls buying (tr.)
ilhtelóthel snack on
iliyéthels edge of
ilólets'e alone, one person
ilólts'e alone, single
i:mex̲ walking
imexósem walk around, go for a walk
imexyósem to go for a walk
i'oyóm to walk slow
iqw'wí:ls drying dishes, wiping the dishes
i:salámeth' two ropes, poles, sticks
isalámeth' two ropes, poles, sticks
isá:le two
isá:le lá:ts'ewets two hundred
isálemó:t two kinds of piles
isá:leqel two (counting containers)
isá:les two o'clock
isálews two leaves
isá:lhp two trees
isalíqw two fish
isályiws two pairs of pants
isá:wes two paddles
iselíws two birds
isélwet two items of clothing
islá:wtxw two houses
islá:xw two times, twice
isláxw two times, twice
islōwelh two canoes
isó:les two dollars
isólestem cost two dollars
isólestexw charge two dollars for
isóls two fruit in a group (as they grow on a plant)
istéytiyel group of canoes going upriver
itetlómet fall asleep
iwá:ltses cat's cradle
i:wesá:ls a guide, showing people
iwólem playing
iyaléqep to smell good
iyáléqepthet starting to smell good
iyalewes Brave
iyálewes brave
iyálewet do it yourself
iyálewethet try to do it no matter what
iyá:q change, transform (intr.)
iyáqelhtset to change it for him/her
iyaqélwetem change one's clothes
iyáqt change it
Iyáqt ‘transform (it)’ or ‘change (it)’
iyáqthet change yourself
iyés female friend
iyéseq sir
iyílem clear up (of weather)
iyíyólem okay, alright
iyólem okay, alright
iyó:lemstexw to obey him/her
iyólewéthet do it by yourself
iyó:lwethet try to do it
iyólwethet try to do it
iyómex good-looking, beautiful, pretty, handsome, looks good
iyóqest change money
iyóqthet change oneself
iyóthet to start
iyóthlexw get it sharp
iyótht sharpen it
k'ák'elha pill-bug
kakó car
kalepú coat
kálti candy
kápech cabbage
kapú coat
kaselí:l gasoline
kaslíláwt gas station
kát wait
kéchel kitchen
kekwá:y jays, blue-jays
kelchóch anglican religion
kelchochéleqw part your hair on right side
kelétchel kitchens
kelíps grapes
kí:kexathet sewolem hockey
kíks cakes
klésmes Christmas
kó car
kópi coffee
kukemels cucumbers
kwá anyway
kw'ákw'es get scalded
kwá:l to hide yourself
kwáléws to murder
kwáléwst to murder him/her
kw'álht spilling something
kwalómet to get away
kwá:lx to hide it
kwamó:ythel round mouth
kw'ás get scalded
kw'áset scald it
kw'así:ws singe the hairs off
kwá:t let something go, drop something, let something lose
kw'át'el mouse
kw'átem trickle (of water)
kwátsem to scream
kw'átset to look at it
kw'átset te kwáyxem pekche'áls watch TV
kw'atset te sxelhám see a movie
kw'áxem counting
kw'áxt count it
kw'á:y get hungry
kwá:y jay, blue-jay
kwáyx̲em pékche'á:ls Television
kwá:yx̲t moving it
kw'e the, a, some [use for remote objects and non-specific items]
kwe'át to stop bothering him/her
kw'echú:yel check a net or trap
kw'e'í:qel lying on your back
kw'eí:qel to lie on your back
kw'e'íyeqel lie on your back
kw'e'íyqel lie on your back
kwekwát letting it go, dropping it, letting it lose
Kw'ekw'e'í:qw Kilguard Village
kw'ekw'élh be flowing
kw'ekw'ém to grow up
kwekweshú'ó:llh piglet
kw'ekw'éstel sturgeon anchor
kwekwiqel hiking
kw'ekw'íxwxel rubber boot
kw'ekw'iy to climb up
kw'ekw'iyeqel climbing a hill, mountain
kw'ekw'ós to hail (weather)
kwekwó:tel separate (in marrige)
kwekwótel be separated (in marriage), to break up (from each other)
kwekwótelstexw to separate [another couple] (tr.)
kw'ekw'qwá:lth'átel rug-beater
kwekwtsem to scream
kwekwú:ls hang onto (him/her)
kwekwx̲wó:mels blueberries, mountain huckleberries (Alaskan blueberry)
kw'él:a belly, stomach
kw'elálh how many times?
kwelálhtset to owe him
kwelát get, have, hold
kwél:em get, fetch
kwélest to catch an animal
kwelétses to shake hands
kwéletses shaking hands
kwelétsest shaking his/her hand, shake hands with someone
kwéletsest shake his/her hand, to shake hands with someone
kwéléx shoot off a gun, shot an arrow
kweléxt sting him/her
kwéléxt to shoot something
kwélexw to get, to have, to catch, to find
kw'élh tip over, spill (of liquid or solid), spilled, spill accidentally'
kw'elhí:thelh a long time ago
kwelkwáléws to murder
kwelkwáléwst to murder him/her
kw'élkw'el:á bellies, stomach (plural)
kwelkwelát get, have
kw'elkw'elōw skin
kwelkwelqéylem cave
kw'elkw'elyáx̲el bats
kwelkwímelésem to blush
kwelkwól corn
kwelkwólexw dog salmon (chum)
kw'elókw'exwóles shaped like a box
kw'elókw'tel mice
kw'eló:met pull oneself through, raise oneself
kwelósel to drive, to steer
kwelóst to catch an animal
kw'elōw skin
kw'elōwépsem skin of back of neck
kw'elōweqw scalp
kw'elōwíles skin of chest
kwelqéylem cave
kw'elqwálh hitting many times
kw'elqweláx̲el gettin hit on one's arms
kwelsám hot (feeling hot oneself)
Kwelshámexw Mt. Baker
Kwelshánexw Mt. Baker
kweltó:l to wrestle
kwéltsestel pot-holder
kweltssá:ls shaking hands
kwelúkwatwxw kitchen
kwelukwawtxw kitchen
kwelúkwelhtset to cook it for (him/her/it)
kw'elwáx̲el skin of arm
kw'élwelht step over it
kw'elwíts skin of back
kw'elwó:ythel skin of mouth, jaw
kw'élxel little dust-tornado
kw'ém to grow up
kwém to thud
kw'em:et to bring up a child
kw'emét to bring up a child
kwémkwémlexw roots
kwémlexw root
Kw'eqwálíth'a Coqualeetza
kw'eqweláx̲el get hit on one's arm
kw'eqwelá:x̲ellexw hit him/her on the arm
kw'eqwíwét to spank him/her
kw'éqwxel get hit on the leg
kw'eqwxellexw hit him/her on the leg
kw'esá:m overheat
kw'esélets get burned on bum
kweshú pig
kweshu'ósem smell like a pig
kweshú sméyeth bacon
kw'ésqel burned in the throat
kw'ésqel:exw burn him in the throat
kw'éstel sturgeon anchor
kwesúyex̲el valley
kwetáxwstexw keep it inside
kwetáxwt to let/bring him/her in
kwétexwílem go inside
kwétexwt to let/bring him/her in
kw'eth'í:lt turn it right way up
kw'éthx̲em tippy(of canoe)
kwetl'éthet struggle to get free
kw'éts see
kw'éts'eles Have a part in your hair
kw'etskw'etstel butchering knife
kw'étslexw to see him/her/it
Kw'étslexw to see (it)
kw'etslóme see you
kw'éts'tel butchering knife
kwétstexw show it to him/her
kwetxwí:lem go inside
kwétxwílemet to break into (tr.)
kw'ewátes somebody, anybody
kwexáls naming
kw'exát count it
kw'éx̲w make a bang
kw'exwkw'óxwemel hoof
kwikw'eát to stop bothering him/her
kw'íkw'echú:yel check a net or trap
kwíkweltó:l to wrestle
kwíkwemel turn red
kwíkweshu little pig
kwíkwetl'em Coquitlam
Kwíkwetl'em Coquitlam
kw'íkw'etsest stare at his/her face
kw'íkw'etset butchering it, cutting it up
kwíkwex wild
kwíkwexet naming him/her
kw'íkw'exw pitch, sap, gum
kw'íkw'íthet train oneself (as spirit dancer)
kwikwiyó:s uncle or aunt (respectful term)
kw'íkw'xōs hail in sleets
kw'í:l how many?
kw'ílá:lhp how many trees?
kw'ílás how many people?
kw'í:les how many dollars?
kw'íles how much?
kw'í:letsel grizzly bears
kw'ílwelh how many canoes?
kw'ílwes how many paddles?
kwímelésem to blush
kwimeléstem to blush
kw'íqel sprout up
kw'íthet train oneself (as spirit dancer)
kw'í:tsel grizzly bear
kw'ítset butcher it, cut it up
kwíxet to read something, to name him/her
kw'íxw pitch, sap, gum
Kw'íxw Sap
kw'íxwel rubber boot
kw'íxwelhp pitchwood
kw'íxwxel rubber boot
kw'íy to climb up
kw'iyálhchetem he's forbidden
kw'íyá:m stingy
kw'íyat to refuse someone something, deny someone something
kw'íyatem forbidden
kw'íyeqel to climb a hill, mountain, rock climbing
kwíykwethesem shake your head
kwiyó:s uncle or aunt (respectful term)
kw'íystexw raise it up
kw'íyt to climb (it)
kwíythesem shake your head
kwíyx̲emel to move around
kwíyx̲t to move it
kwíyx̲thet to move oneself
kw'lhát to spill (it)
kw'ókw'as get scalded
Kw'okw'echíwel Wahleach Bluff ??
kwókwel to hide yourself
kw'ókw'eleqw to be curious
kwókwelx to hide it
kw'ókw'eqw getting hit
kw'ókw'eqwest club it
kw'ókw'eqwet hitting (him/her/it)
kw'ókw'es hot
kw'ókw'eset scald it
kw'ókw'es kwémlexw s'élhtel Ginger (food)
kwókwestexw show it to him/her
kw'ókw'etsest look at him in face
kw'ókw'etset looking at it
kw'ókw'etslexw seeing him/her/it
kwókwexwels knocking, rapping
kwókwexwet knocking on something
kw'ókw'iy be hungry
kw'okw'qwéletst hit him/her on their behind
kw'ókw'qwōwsá:ls a whipper
kwó:l to be born
kwól corn
kwól:em get, fetch
kwólesel stars
kw'o:lexw dog fish
kw'ó:lexw dog salmon (chum)
kw'ólexwe box, chest
kwólxw drop s-th (accidentally), let s-o go
kwómexw salmon finished spawning
kw'ómkw'em strong (of people and things)
kwómkwem to thud
kw'óqw to get hit
kw'óqwest club it
kw'óqwestel a club
kw'óqwet to hit (him/her/it), beat (tr.) [with stick]
kw'óqwiwet to spank him/her
kw'oqwiyo:ls lacrosse
kw'óqwletstel axe
kw'óqwtel a whip
kwósel star
kw'ósthet it gets warm, getting warm (of weather)
kwótawi eel
kwótawis eel
kwó:tel separate (in marrige)
kwótel be separated (in marriage)
kw'ótest look at him in face
kwótewi eel
kw'ótl'kwa ocean, salt water, sea
kwótl'thet struggle to get free
kw'ótseslómet see your face (accidentally)
kw'ótsest stare at his/her face
kwótx̲wem rumbling, thunder
kwóxálh railroad
kw'óxwe box, chest
kw'óxwemel hoof
kwóxwet to knock on something
Kwōxweth Coho Salmon
kwōx̲weth coho salmon
kwṓx̲weth Coho Salmon
kw'ōxwethtel coho net
kw'oyekw fish hook (small one for trout)
kw'ōyeqw gaff hook
kw'ó:ykw'eyx̲wem groaning (stomach)
kwó:yx̲thet moving (by yourself)
kw'ó:yx̲wem to groan (stomach)
kw'qwá:lí:ya get hit on ear
kw'qwáliyálexw hit him/her on ear (accidental)
kw'qwá:líyat hit him/her on ear
kw'qwéleqw get hit on the top of the head
kw'qwéletst hit him/her on their behind
kw'qwém little axe, little hatchet
kw'qweméthet double yourself up
kw'qwewíts get hit on your back
kw'qwí:les get hit on the chest
kw'qwó:les get hit in the eye
kw'qwó:ythel get hit on the mouth
kw'síts cutthroat trout
kw'sí:ws singe the hairs off
kw'sí:ws sq'óq'ey measles
kwtáxwt to let someone inside
kwthát to pile it up
kw'tómés water running down face
kwtxwéltsep bring in fire wood
kwúkewels High Bush Cranberry
kwúkw Cook (it)
kwukwáwtxw kitchen
kwúkwelhtset to cook it for (him/her/it)
kwúkwemels cucumber
kwúkwt cook (it)
kw'ú:la stink-eggs
kw'ú:la'álá stink-egg basket
kwúlhehet to get for someone (tr.)
kwú:ls hang onto (him/her)
kwú:t taking (it)
kwút take (it), to get (tr.)
kwútexwt letting someone in
kw'xám to count
kw'xát count (tr.)
kwxwá:ls to knock (once), rap (once)
kwx̲wó:mels blueberry (Alaskan blueberry)
kwx̲wómels huckleberry (shiny black mountain)
kw'xwós to hail (weather), it's hailing
kyépexel in-grown toenail
Kyó Car
kyóxálh railroad
k'ák'elha pill-bug
kwá anyway
kw'ákw'es get scalded
kwá:l to hide yourself
kwáléws to murder
kwáléwst to murder him/her
kw'álht spilling something
kwalómet to get away
kwá:lx to hide it
kwamó:ythel round mouth
kw'ás get scalded
kw'áset scald it
kw'así:ws singe the hairs off
kwá:t let something go, drop something, let something lose
kw'át'el mouse
kw'átem trickle (of water)
kwátsem to scream
kw'átset to look at it
kw'átset te kwáyxem pekche'áls watch TV
kw'atset te sxelhám see a movie
kw'áxem counting
kw'áxt count it
kw'á:y get hungry
kwá:y jay, blue-jay
kwáyx̲em pékche'á:ls Television
kwá:yx̲t moving it
kw'e the, a, some [use for remote objects and non-specific items]
kwe'át to stop bothering him/her
kw'echú:yel check a net or trap
kw'e'í:qel lying on your back
kw'eí:qel to lie on your back
kw'e'íyeqel lie on your back
kw'e'íyqel lie on your back
kwekwát letting it go, dropping it, letting it lose
Kw'ekw'e'í:qw Kilguard Village
kw'ekw'élh be flowing
kw'ekw'ém to grow up
kwekweshú'ó:llh piglet
kw'ekw'éstel sturgeon anchor
kwekwiqel hiking
kw'ekw'íxwxel rubber boot
kw'ekw'iy to climb up
kw'ekw'iyeqel climbing a hill, mountain
kw'ekw'ós to hail (weather)
kwekwó:tel separate (in marrige)
kwekwótel be separated (in marriage), to break up (from each other)
kwekwótelstexw to separate [another couple] (tr.)
kw'ekw'qwá:lth'átel rug-beater
kwekwtsem to scream
kwekwú:ls hang onto (him/her)
kwekwx̲wó:mels blueberries, mountain huckleberries (Alaskan blueberry)
kw'él:a belly, stomach
kw'elálh how many times?
kwelálhtset to owe him
kwelát get, have, hold
kwél:em get, fetch
kwélest to catch an animal
kwelétses to shake hands
kwéletses shaking hands
kwelétsest shaking his/her hand, shake hands with someone
kwéletsest shake his/her hand, to shake hands with someone
kwéléx shoot off a gun, shot an arrow
kweléxt sting him/her
kwéléxt to shoot something
kwélexw to get, to have, to catch, to find
kw'élh tip over, spill (of liquid or solid), spilled, spill accidentally'
kw'elhí:thelh a long time ago
kwelkwáléws to murder
kwelkwáléwst to murder him/her
kw'élkw'el:á bellies, stomach (plural)
kwelkwelát get, have
kw'elkw'elōw skin
kwelkwelqéylem cave
kw'elkw'elyáx̲el bats
kwelkwímelésem to blush
kwelkwól corn
kwelkwólexw dog salmon (chum)
kw'elókw'exwóles shaped like a box
kw'elókw'tel mice
kw'eló:met pull oneself through, raise oneself
kwelósel to drive, to steer
kwelóst to catch an animal
kw'elōw skin
kw'elōwépsem skin of back of neck
kw'elōweqw scalp
kw'elōwíles skin of chest
kwelqéylem cave
kw'elqwálh hitting many times
kw'elqweláx̲el gettin hit on one's arms
kwelsám hot (feeling hot oneself)
Kwelshámexw Mt. Baker
Kwelshánexw Mt. Baker
kweltó:l to wrestle
kwéltsestel pot-holder
kweltssá:ls shaking hands
kwelúkwatwxw kitchen
kwelukwawtxw kitchen
kwelúkwelhtset to cook it for (him/her/it)
kw'elwáx̲el skin of arm
kw'élwelht step over it
kw'elwíts skin of back
kw'elwó:ythel skin of mouth, jaw
kw'élxel little dust-tornado
kw'ém to grow up
kwém to thud
kw'em:et to bring up a child
kw'emét to bring up a child
kwémkwémlexw roots
kwémlexw root
Kw'eqwálíth'a Coqualeetza
kw'eqweláx̲el get hit on one's arm
kw'eqwelá:x̲ellexw hit him/her on the arm
kw'eqwíwét to spank him/her
kw'éqwxel get hit on the leg
kw'eqwxellexw hit him/her on the leg
kw'esá:m overheat
kw'esélets get burned on bum
kweshú pig
kweshu'ósem smell like a pig
kweshú sméyeth bacon
kw'ésqel burned in the throat
kw'ésqel:exw burn him in the throat
kw'éstel sturgeon anchor
kwesúyex̲el valley
kwetáxwstexw keep it inside
kwetáxwt to let/bring him/her in
kwétexwílem go inside
kwétexwt to let/bring him/her in
kw'eth'í:lt turn it right way up
kw'éthx̲em tippy(of canoe)
kwetl'éthet struggle to get free
kw'éts see
kw'éts'eles Have a part in your hair
kw'etskw'etstel butchering knife
kw'étslexw to see him/her/it
Kw'étslexw to see (it)
kw'etslóme see you
kw'éts'tel butchering knife
kwétstexw show it to him/her
kwetxwí:lem go inside
kwétxwílemet to break into (tr.)
kw'ewátes somebody, anybody
kwexáls naming
kw'exát count it
kw'éx̲w make a bang
kw'exwkw'óxwemel hoof
kwikw'eát to stop bothering him/her
kw'íkw'echú:yel check a net or trap
kwíkweltó:l to wrestle
kwíkwemel turn red
kwíkweshu little pig
kwíkwetl'em Coquitlam
Kwíkwetl'em Coquitlam
kw'íkw'etsest stare at his/her face
kw'íkw'etset butchering it, cutting it up
kwíkwex wild
kwíkwexet naming him/her
kw'íkw'exw pitch, sap, gum
kw'íkw'íthet train oneself (as spirit dancer)
kwikwiyó:s uncle or aunt (respectful term)
kw'íkw'xōs hail in sleets
kw'í:l how many?
kw'ílá:lhp how many trees?
kw'ílás how many people?
kw'í:les how many dollars?
kw'íles how much?
kw'í:letsel grizzly bears
kw'ílwelh how many canoes?
kw'ílwes how many paddles?
kwímelésem to blush
kwimeléstem to blush
kw'íqel sprout up
kw'íthet train oneself (as spirit dancer)
kw'í:tsel grizzly bear
kw'ítset butcher it, cut it up
kwíxet to read something, to name him/her
kw'íxw pitch, sap, gum
Kw'íxw Sap
kw'íxwel rubber boot
kw'íxwelhp pitchwood
kw'íxwxel rubber boot
kw'íy to climb up
kw'iyálhchetem he's forbidden
kw'íyá:m stingy
kw'íyat to refuse someone something, deny someone something
kw'íyatem forbidden
kw'íyeqel to climb a hill, mountain, rock climbing
kwíykwethesem shake your head
kwiyó:s uncle or aunt (respectful term)
kw'íystexw raise it up
kw'íyt to climb (it)
kwíythesem shake your head
kwíyx̲emel to move around
kwíyx̲t to move it
kwíyx̲thet to move oneself
kw'lhát to spill (it)
kw'ókw'as get scalded
Kw'okw'echíwel Wahleach Bluff ??
kwókwel to hide yourself
kw'ókw'eleqw to be curious
kwókwelx to hide it
kw'ókw'eqw getting hit
kw'ókw'eqwest club it
kw'ókw'eqwet hitting (him/her/it)
kw'ókw'es hot
kw'ókw'eset scald it
kw'ókw'es kwémlexw s'élhtel Ginger (food)
kwókwestexw show it to him/her
kw'ókw'etsest look at him in face
kw'ókw'etset looking at it
kw'ókw'etslexw seeing him/her/it
kwókwexwels knocking, rapping
kwókwexwet knocking on something
kw'ókw'iy be hungry
kw'okw'qwéletst hit him/her on their behind
kw'ókw'qwōwsá:ls a whipper
kwó:l to be born
kwól corn
kwól:em get, fetch
kwólesel stars
kw'o:lexw dog fish
kw'ó:lexw dog salmon (chum)
kw'ólexwe box, chest
kwólxw drop s-th (accidentally), let s-o go
kwómexw salmon finished spawning
kw'ómkw'em strong (of people and things)
kwómkwem to thud
kw'óqw to get hit
kw'óqwest club it
kw'óqwestel a club
kw'óqwet to hit (him/her/it), beat (tr.) [with stick]
kw'óqwiwet to spank him/her
kw'oqwiyo:ls lacrosse
kw'óqwletstel axe
kw'óqwtel a whip
kwósel star
kw'ósthet it gets warm, getting warm (of weather)
kwótawi eel
kwótawis eel
kwó:tel separate (in marrige)
kwótel be separated (in marriage)
kw'ótest look at him in face
kwótewi eel
kw'ótl'kwa ocean, salt water, sea
kwótl'thet struggle to get free
kw'ótseslómet see your face (accidentally)
kw'ótsest stare at his/her face
kwótx̲wem rumbling, thunder
kwóxálh railroad
kw'óxwe box, chest
kw'óxwemel hoof
kwóxwet to knock on something
Kwōxweth Coho Salmon
kwōx̲weth coho salmon
kwṓx̲weth Coho Salmon
kw'ōxwethtel coho net
kw'oyekw fish hook (small one for trout)
kw'ōyeqw gaff hook
kw'ó:ykw'eyx̲wem groaning (stomach)
kwó:yx̲thet moving (by yourself)
kw'ó:yx̲wem to groan (stomach)
kw'qwá:lí:ya get hit on ear
kw'qwáliyálexw hit him/her on ear (accidental)
kw'qwá:líyat hit him/her on ear
kw'qwéleqw get hit on the top of the head
kw'qwéletst hit him/her on their behind
kw'qwém little axe, little hatchet
kw'qweméthet double yourself up
kw'qwewíts get hit on your back
kw'qwí:les get hit on the chest
kw'qwó:les get hit in the eye
kw'qwó:ythel get hit on the mouth
kw'síts cutthroat trout
kw'sí:ws singe the hairs off
kw'sí:ws sq'óq'ey measles
kwtáxwt to let someone inside
kwthát to pile it up
kw'tómés water running down face
kwtxwéltsep bring in fire wood
kwúkewels High Bush Cranberry
kwúkw Cook (it)
kwukwáwtxw kitchen
kwúkwelhtset to cook it for (him/her/it)
kwúkwemels cucumber
kwúkwt cook (it)
kw'ú:la stink-eggs
kw'ú:la'álá stink-egg basket
kwúlhehet to get for someone (tr.)
kwú:ls hang onto (him/her)
kwú:t taking (it)
kwút take (it), to get (tr.)
kwútexwt letting someone in
kw'xám to count
kw'xát count (tr.)
kwxwá:ls to knock (once), rap (once)
kwx̲wó:mels blueberry (Alaskan blueberry)
kwx̲wómels huckleberry (shiny black mountain)
kw'xwós to hail (weather), it's hailing
kw'ákw'es get scalded
kw'álht spilling something
kw'ás get scalded
kw'áset scald it
kw'así:ws singe the hairs off
kw'át'el mouse
kw'átem trickle (of water)
kw'átset to look at it
kw'átset te kwáyxem pekche'áls watch TV
kw'atset te sxelhám see a movie
kw'áxem counting
kw'áxt count it
kw'á:y get hungry
kw'e the, a, some [use for remote objects and non-specific items]
kw'echú:yel check a net or trap
kw'e'í:qel lying on your back
kw'eí:qel to lie on your back
kw'e'íyeqel lie on your back
kw'e'íyqel lie on your back
Kw'ekw'e'í:qw Kilguard Village
kw'ekw'élh be flowing
kw'ekw'ém to grow up
kw'ekw'éstel sturgeon anchor
kw'ekw'íxwxel rubber boot
kw'ekw'iy to climb up
kw'ekw'iyeqel climbing a hill, mountain
kw'ekw'ós to hail (weather)
kw'ekw'qwá:lth'átel rug-beater
kw'él:a belly, stomach
kw'elálh how many times?
kw'élh tip over, spill (of liquid or solid), spilled, spill accidentally'
kw'elhí:thelh a long time ago
kw'élkw'el:á bellies, stomach (plural)
kw'elkw'elōw skin
kw'elkw'elyáx̲el bats
kw'elókw'exwóles shaped like a box
kw'elókw'tel mice
kw'eló:met pull oneself through, raise oneself
kw'elōw skin
kw'elōwépsem skin of back of neck
kw'elōweqw scalp
kw'elōwíles skin of chest
kw'elqwálh hitting many times
kw'elqweláx̲el gettin hit on one's arms
kw'elwáx̲el skin of arm
kw'élwelht step over it
kw'elwíts skin of back
kw'elwó:ythel skin of mouth, jaw
kw'élxel little dust-tornado
kw'ém to grow up
kw'em:et to bring up a child
kw'emét to bring up a child
Kw'eqwálíth'a Coqualeetza
kw'eqweláx̲el get hit on one's arm
kw'eqwelá:x̲ellexw hit him/her on the arm
kw'eqwíwét to spank him/her
kw'éqwxel get hit on the leg
kw'eqwxellexw hit him/her on the leg
kw'esá:m overheat
kw'esélets get burned on bum
kw'ésqel burned in the throat
kw'ésqel:exw burn him in the throat
kw'éstel sturgeon anchor
kw'eth'í:lt turn it right way up
kw'éthx̲em tippy(of canoe)
kw'éts see
kw'éts'eles Have a part in your hair
kw'etskw'etstel butchering knife
kw'étslexw to see him/her/it
Kw'étslexw to see (it)
kw'etslóme see you
kw'éts'tel butchering knife
kw'ewátes somebody, anybody
kw'exát count it
kw'éx̲w make a bang
kw'exwkw'óxwemel hoof
kw'íkw'echú:yel check a net or trap
kw'íkw'etsest stare at his/her face
kw'íkw'etset butchering it, cutting it up
kw'íkw'exw pitch, sap, gum
kw'íkw'íthet train oneself (as spirit dancer)
kw'íkw'xōs hail in sleets
kw'í:l how many?
kw'ílá:lhp how many trees?
kw'ílás how many people?
kw'í:les how many dollars?
kw'íles how much?
kw'í:letsel grizzly bears
kw'ílwelh how many canoes?
kw'ílwes how many paddles?
kw'íqel sprout up
kw'íthet train oneself (as spirit dancer)
kw'í:tsel grizzly bear
kw'ítset butcher it, cut it up
kw'íxw pitch, sap, gum
Kw'íxw Sap
kw'íxwel rubber boot
kw'íxwelhp pitchwood
kw'íxwxel rubber boot
kw'íy to climb up
kw'iyálhchetem he's forbidden
kw'íyá:m stingy
kw'íyat to refuse someone something, deny someone something
kw'íyatem forbidden
kw'íyeqel to climb a hill, mountain, rock climbing
kw'íystexw raise it up
kw'íyt to climb (it)
kw'lhát to spill (it)
kw'ókw'as get scalded
Kw'okw'echíwel Wahleach Bluff ??
kw'ókw'eleqw to be curious
kw'ókw'eqw getting hit
kw'ókw'eqwest club it
kw'ókw'eqwet hitting (him/her/it)
kw'ókw'es hot
kw'ókw'eset scald it
kw'ókw'es kwémlexw s'élhtel Ginger (food)
kw'ókw'etsest look at him in face
kw'ókw'etset looking at it
kw'ókw'etslexw seeing him/her/it
kw'ókw'iy be hungry
kw'okw'qwéletst hit him/her on their behind
kw'ókw'qwōwsá:ls a whipper
kw'o:lexw dog fish
kw'ó:lexw dog salmon (chum)
kw'ólexwe box, chest
kw'ómkw'em strong (of people and things)
kw'óqw to get hit
kw'óqwest club it
kw'óqwestel a club
kw'óqwet to hit (him/her/it), beat (tr.) [with stick]
kw'óqwiwet to spank him/her
kw'oqwiyo:ls lacrosse
kw'óqwletstel axe
kw'óqwtel a whip
kw'ósthet it gets warm, getting warm (of weather)
kw'ótest look at him in face
kw'ótl'kwa ocean, salt water, sea
kw'ótseslómet see your face (accidentally)
kw'ótsest stare at his/her face
kw'óxwe box, chest
kw'óxwemel hoof
kw'ōxwethtel coho net
kw'oyekw fish hook (small one for trout)
kw'ōyeqw gaff hook
kw'ó:ykw'eyx̲wem groaning (stomach)
kw'ó:yx̲wem to groan (stomach)
kw'qwá:lí:ya get hit on ear
kw'qwáliyálexw hit him/her on ear (accidental)
kw'qwá:líyat hit him/her on ear
kw'qwéleqw get hit on the top of the head
kw'qwéletst hit him/her on their behind
kw'qwém little axe, little hatchet
kw'qweméthet double yourself up
kw'qwewíts get hit on your back
kw'qwí:les get hit on the chest
kw'qwó:les get hit in the eye
kw'qwó:ythel get hit on the mouth
kw'síts cutthroat trout
kw'sí:ws singe the hairs off
kw'sí:ws sq'óq'ey measles
kw'tómés water running down face
kw'ú:la stink-eggs
kw'ú:la'álá stink-egg basket
kw'xám to count
kw'xát count (tr.)
kw'xwós to hail (weather), it's hailing
lá to go
lákw'em under-cooked
lakwwí:l a cross, gravestone
lálakwwí:l several crosses, gravestones
lalálém houses, many houses
laláts'extxw different rooms
laleklít locking it
lálekw'em under-cooked
lá:lem house
lálets'éwtxwem be visiting (with someone)
lale'úlem to reminisce
laléx̲wtel blanket
lálwes wooden floor, platform
lam to go
lám alcohol, liquor, rum
lamáíwet kick him/her on the bum
lamá'íwét kick him/her in the butt
lám átl'qel to go outside, get outside
lamáwtxw liquor-store
lamélwelh Canvas-back duck
lámówélh goodbye, so long
lámstexw take it, do it
lam te xíxlhamet ye q'alyelex go to a pow wow
lámtselh wave him/her away
lám ye sqwiyósthet go to a party
láqleqem goldeneye duck
lá:t to become night, get dark
látelh morning
la tó:l go down to the river
lá tó:l go down the river
láts' strange, different
lá:ts'ewets one hundred
láts'ewtxw a different room
lá:ts'éwtxwem to visit, visit (v.)
lats'ú:mexw stranger
law hello
láxel a fishing platform
láx̲et give him/her light
Lá:x̲eyey Lackaway Village
lá:yelhp Douglas fir
lá:yem laughing
le ámestexw take it to
le'ámestexw take it to
lehá:l to play slahal
lekelít lock it, lock (tr.v.)
leklí key
lékw it broke (of stick, bone)
lékw' it broke
lekwát break it
lekwátses break your hand
le kw'eíyeqel to lie on your back
lekwe'psem break your neck
lekwépsem break your neck
lekwíts break your back
lekwláx̲el break one's arm
lekwlá:xw break it accidentally
lékwlekwat all broken up
lekwlekwátses break your hand
lekwlekweláx̲el break one's arm
lekwlekwíts break your back
lekw'ót to break it
lekyó:lta cards, playing cards (noun
lelálwes wooden floor, platform
lelám alcohol (plural)
lelámawtxw liquor-store
leláxel fishing spots, fishing platforms
lelá:yelhp Douglas fir trees
lelehá:l to play slahal
léleklí keys
leleplít priest
leleplós board
lelepoltóst punish him/her
lelepót cups
leleq'álh to be in the way
lelesák bags
leletám tables
leléts' jaundice
lelopál shovel
leló:thel plates
leló:ys rice
lélts'ó:méx look strange, different
lelúste rooster
lema'á:ls kicking
lemá:t to kick him/her
lémet to fold it, fold (tr.v.)
lemlemá:t kick it around
lemlémet folding something
lemlemóthet jumping up and down (of indian doctor)
lemóthet jump up and down (of indian doctor)
le'ós facing towards
lep learn a lesson, give up, get whipped
lepál shovel
lepét to whip him
lépetest ride with him/her
lépets get a ride
lépetsel get a ride
lépetst send it, to sent (tr.), send for
lép'ex to eat (it)
lepílítost punish him/her
leplepút beating up s-o as a lesson till he learns or gives up, teaching s-o a lesson'/
leplít priest
leplós board (n.)
lepót cup
lepút beat him/her up
léq' flat, level
leq'álh to be in the way
leq'álhstexw stay on the right way/track
leq'á:lqel to travel(v.), go on a journey (v.), trip (n.), journey (n.)
leq'álqel trip, journey
Leq'á:mél Nicomen Island
leq'éltsest turn the tables on him/her
léqem to dive
leq'ét to set (tr.)
leq'éylep flat ground
leqómthet getting calm (water)
leqw'ímōws flexible
leqw'ímṓws Flexible
leqwót break it in half (stick, etc)
lesák a bag
lésleseqw greasy-head… ??
letám table
léth'ilets tall gray mountain blueberry
lets'álews one leaf
lets'ámeth' one rope, pole, stick
lets'á:wes one paddle
lets'áxw one time, once
lets'áyiws one pair of pants
léts'e one
lets'elíthet separate oneself from a group, separate oneself
lets'emó:t one kind, pile
léts'eqel one (counting containers)
léts'es one (counting dollars)
lets'estem cost one dollar
lets'estexw charge one dollar for
lets'ét to fill (it)
léts'et fill up (tr.)
lets'íws one bird
lets'letsaxw one time, once
lets'lets'áxw one time
lets'ló:ts'tel lots of different colours
lets'lō:ts'tel Lots of colours
lets'ó:lmexw stranger
létsols one fruit (as it grows singly on a plant), also counting round objects
lets'ōwelh one canoe, one boat
lets'ōweyelh half-brother, half sister
lets'ṓweyelh Half brother, half sister
lewálh surprised, astonished
lewálhlexw surprise him/her accidentally
lewálhmet surprised by him
léwe you sg. (predicative), it's you
léwex put in (tr. v.), put into
lew iyó:lem It's alright
lewklwket to break something into many pieces
lewkót to break it (stick or bone)
lewkwót to break it (stick or bone)
lewómet dancing costume
lexét put (it) on it's side
léx̲et widen it
lex̲éywa to torch-light
Lex̲éywa Torchlight
lexósem put head to one side
lexsyó:yes (someone who is) always working
léx̲wet cover him/her with a blanket
lex̲wethet to cover oneself up
léx̲wethet cover yourself with a blanket
lex̲wlex̲wō:m rapids, fast water
lexwmálqewelh passed out
lexwmó:mel beggar
lexwóls three fruit
lex̲wó:m rapids, fast water
lex̲wō:m rapids, fast water
lexwqélwelh dirty-minded, bad-minded
Lexwsá:q Nooksack
lexw-semoró:mel beggar
lexwsewólem playful
lexws'éy generous (always good)
lexws-há:we always hunting
lexws-heháiwe always hunting
lexwsí:si always scared
lexwslhám choke on water
lexwslhém choke (on water)
lexwslhemlhém choke (on water)
lexws'ó:les willing to do one's work
lexwsthetíwel serious (of a person)
lexwst'í:lem person that always sings
lexwst'ílem person who always sings
lexwst'ít'elem a person that is always singing
lexws'ú:met always lazy
lexwsyóys (someone) always working
léx̲wtel blanket
Lexwtl'íkw'elem village at Stulkawhits Creek
Lexwyó:qwem place on river
lhákw'els gaff-hooking
lhá:l to land a canoe
lhá:l pull ashore in a canoe, land a canoe
lhálatem sprinkling
lháleqel stick it into it
lháleq'em several things being put down
lháleq'et put them down
lháléqet stick out your tongue
lhálétem start to sprinkle
lhá:lets'tel knives
lhá:lets'telálá knife-handle
lhalhakw'em a breath
lhálhekw'sxel to stumble, to trip
lhálheqem to whisper
lhálheq'et put on, put down
lhálheqet whisper to him/her
lhálhew to run away
lhálhewels indian doctor working
lhálhewet cure him/her (Indian doctor)
lhálhex̲em to serve yourself food
lhá:lhil landing a canoe
lhálhil choke on water
lhalhí:lt landing something to shore, getting something to shore
lhálhq'etxel (have) wide feet
lhállhelomet get to shore
lhál:omet get to shore
lhálqel stick it into it
lhálqi soaking dried food
lhálqit soaking it (dried food)
lhálqt/lhélhelgest sprinkle it with water
lhá:lt to land s-th (from water)
lhá:ltelechá:ls spraying
lhá:ltem get splashed, get sprinkled, small sprinkle
lhálts' cheeky, rough acting
lhámth't pick at food
lháqelhcha napkin
lháqem to whisper
lháq'emex peace
lháq'et put on, put down
lháqet whisper to him/her
lháq' te letám set the table
lhá:sel impatient
lháth't to make fun of someone
lháts'tel knife
lhá:ts'tel'álá knife-handle
lhátx̲tem to tremble
lha:w get cured
lhá:w to run away
lhawalews vanilla
lhá:wet cure him/her (Indian doctor)
lhawét'em to twitch
lháwqem mussel
lháx̲em to serve yourself food
lháx te letám set the table.
lháx̲tsestel mat to hold hot pots
lháx̲xetel rug
lhchí:ws tired
lhchí:wsmet tired of it
lhe'á go by way of
lhekw'íwel dumbfounded
lhékw'lexw trip him/her
lhékw'sxel to stumble, to trip
lhékw'tel gaff-hook
lhékw'xet trip him/her
lhelelméxwtel lettuce
lheleméxwtel lettuce
lhélest 'splash s-o in the face, squirt s-o in the face
lhelex̲éyleptel floor
lhelháth' make fun
lhelháth't make fun of him/her
lhelháwel mat, matress
lhélheltel canoe bailers
lhelhémet pick it
lhélheqw' peeling off
lhelhós down river
lhelhq'etíwel bed-bugs
lhelhts'á:m weasels
lhellhálqel stick it into it
lhellhélp'es many wrinkles on face
lhellhéltest splashing s-o with water, spraying s-o with water
lhellhóleqwót moths
lhélp' (have a) wrinkle
lhélp'es wrinkled face
lhélq soaked, wet
lhélqesem wet the face
lhélq'et sprinkle it with water
lhélqi soak dried food
lhélqit to soak it (fish, beans, dried fruit, laundry)
lhélqt wet it
lhélqwelhem wet one's head
lheltáletsem go through a channel
lhéltel canoe bailer
lhéltest splash s-o with water, spray s-o with water
lhemét pick something (e.g. berries)
lhémexw raining, ([having a] rainshower with light wind
lhéméxw to rain, it's rainy
lhémkiya iron pot
lhémkiya iron pot
lhemlhém:exw be rainy (off and on
lhémlhemexw raning off and on
lhemlhémkiya iron pot
lhemlhí:m picking (lots of people)
lhemlhō:me clover
lhémt a rain-shower
lhémth't pick at food
lhéplexw to blink one's eyes
lhéplheplexw to blink one's eyes
lheplhéptel eyelash, eyelid
lheplhepteló:ythel lips
lhéptel eyelash, eyelid
lhepteló:ythel lips
lheq'át wide
lheq'á:tses five
lheqeléstel a button
lhéq'elh used to
lheq'elómet to know yourself
lhéq'etselsxá fifty
lhéq'etselsxále fifty (counting people)
lhéq'etselsxó:s fifty (counting dollars)
lheq'ewílh opposite of house (inside)
lheq'láts hip
lheqlháqelhcha napkins
lheq'lhéq'at wide
lheqlheqist to button it
lheq'lheq'láts hip
lheqlíst to button it
lheqlístel a button
lheq'ótsestem cost five dollars
lheq'ótsestexw charge five dollars for
lheqsqólqwel speaker, announcer at gathering
lheqsqwóqwel speaker, announcer at gathering
lheq'tíwel bed-bug
lheq'tíwél (have a) wide bum
lheq'tó:ls (have a) wide forehead
lhéqw wet
lhéqw' peel off
lheqwe'álá pocket
lhéqw'ewsá:ks Bark peeling tool
lhéqw'ewsá:ls a bark-peeling tool
lheqw'lheqw' dandruff
lheqw'lhéqw' dandruff
lheqwlhéqw wet
lheqw'ó:t peel it (bark, any kind)
lhéqw'tsesem clap your hands
lheq'xí:l have one shoe on
lhétqwt boiling water
lhets'á:m weasel
lhets'elá:x̲el cut one's arm
lhéts'emel left-over material, trimmings.
lhets'ímel comb
lhets'lhets'elá:x̲el cut one's arm
lhéts'mel saw-dust, wood shaving
lhéts'xel to cut your foot
lhétx̲tem to tremble
Lhewámel Vedder River
lhewíth'a naked
lhewlháwél sword fern
lhewqí:m velvet-leaf blueberry
lhex̲elwélhtel cross-pieces in a canoe
lhex̲eyléptel floor
lhex̲éyleptel floor
lhex̲é:ylex be standing
lhex̲éyléx to stand, be upright
lhex̲eyléxstexw stand (it) up
lhex̲lhex̲é:ylex several standing
lhéx̲lhex̲eyléxstexw stand (it) up
lhexwáyiws three pants
lhex̲wélhcha to spit
lhéxwelsxá thirty
lhéxwelsxále thirty (counting people)
lhexwelsxáleqel thirty (counting containers)
lhexwelsxó:s thirty (counting dollars)
lhex̲wlhéx̲w choke cherry
lhex̲wlhex̲wélhcha to spit
lhex̲wlhéx̲wlhex̲w choke cherry
lhex̲wó:t spit it out
lhíkw'et hook it
lhílhakwels crocheting
lhílháth' make fun
lhílháth't making fun of someone
lhílhekw'els gaff-hooking
lhílhekw'et hook it
Lhílheqey Mt. Cheam
lhílhet'els to give (potlatch)
lhílhet'est pass it round to him
lhílhet'et pass it around
lhílhets'els sawing, sawing wood, cutting repeatedly
lhílhéts'eqwem to get your hair cut
lhílhets'eqwemáwtxw barber-shops
lhilhéts'eqwt to cut his/her hair
lhílhets'et cutting (it)
lhilhí:m pick fruit
lhilhiyó:qwt be behind, be last
lhílhkw'eleqs Hamersly Hopyard Hill
Lhílhkw'eleqs Hamersly Hopyard Hill
lhílhkw'eqsel Hook-nose Mountain, Hopyard Mountain
lhílhló:ya dragonfly
lhí:lt to bail it (canoe)
lhí:lthet bailing it (canoe)
lhí:m pick fruit
lhímes pull canoe, wide or slow
lhít'els to give (potlatch)
lhít'est pass it round to him
lhít'et pass it around
lhíts'eqwem to get your hair cut
lhíts'eqwemáwtxw a barber-shop
lhíts'eqwt to cut his/her hair
lhíts'et to cut (it)
lhiwí:ws petticoat
lhíx̲esem paint one's face
lhí:xw three
lhí:xweqel three (counting containers)
lhíxweqw three fish
lhí:xwes three dollars
lhíxwestem to cost three dollars
lhíxwestexw charge three dolars for
lhí:xw lá:ts'ewets three hundred
lhí:xw lá:ts'ewets three hundred
lhiyó:qwt be behind, be last
lhkw'íwel excited
lhlímelh We, us (predicative)
lhókw' to fly
lholekw'íwel dumbfounded, shocked
lhóleqwet wet them (many times)
lholeqwót moth
lholhégest splash his/her face
lhólhekw' to fly
lholhekw'íwel dumbfounded
lhólhekw' stem:ōt airplane
lhólhekw' stítim:ōt airplanes
lhólheqw'els peel bark
lhólheqw'et slap him/her
lhólheqw't peeling it (bark, any kind)
lhólheqw'tsesem clap your hands
lhólhes to drift net
lholhetqsélem sniffling (with cold)
lholhexwélqsel have a runny nose
lhólqesem/lhélhelgesem wet the face
lhō:me clover
lhṓ:me clover
lhóp midnight, late at night
lhóqést splash his/her face
lhóq'ethet to lie down
lhóqwe'ls peel bark
lhoqw'esá:ls peel bark off a tree
lhóqw'et slap him/her
lhóqwet to wet something, make somthing wet
lhoqw'ews to peel bark
lhós to drift net
lhosemáyiws pants sliding down
lhótqsélem to sniff (with cold)
lhótqwem to boil water
lhótqwt boil it
lhóx̲welhcha to spit
lhóx̲wt spit it out
lhóyel getting dark
lhp'ótl'em to smoke cigerette/pipe
Lhq'á:lets Vancouver
lhq'á:t wide
lhq'átsále five (counting people)
lhq'átseqel five (counting containers)
lhq'atses'álh five times
lhq'atsesálhp five trees
lhq'atsesíqw five fish
lhq'atses'ó:llh ive little ones, five young (animal or human), five in a litter
lhq'atsesōwelh five canoes
lhq'atsí:ws five birds
lhq'átsóls five fruit
lhq'átssámets' five ropes, poles, sticks
lhqéletel anchor-line, mooring line
lhq'él:exw to know (it)
lhq'lhq'él:exw knowing (it)
lhqó:la thirsty
lhq'ó:tes (have a) wide face
lhq'ó:tses five (counting dollars)
lhqw'áy cedar bark skirt
lhqw'ews peeling off clothes
lhqw'íwst peel it off
lhséq' half
lhts'á:ls to cut
lhts'élqsel cut off tip of nose
lhts'ó:ythel to get a cut in your mouth
lhulhuwth'á:m undressing (oneself)
lhuth'á:m to get undressed
lhuwth'am to take your clothes off
lhuwth'á:m undressing (oneself)
lhuwth'á:mestexw undress him/her
lhwélep you (pl.) (predicative)
lhx̲étem stiff (of body)
lhx̲eylexlómet stand up by oneself
lhxwále three (counting people)
lhxwálews three leaves
lhxwá:lh three times
lhxwá:lhp three trees
lhxwámeth' three ropes, poles sticks
lhxwá:wes three paddles
lhxwáxw three times
lhx̲wélqsel have a runny nose
lhxwíws three birds
lhxwó:lh three canoes
lhx̲wót spit it out
lí yonder, over there, in, at, on, (other meanings also include: yes, answer to yes/no question, question word at beginning of sentence
Li chexw Are you…?‘.
Li chexw we eyo? How are you?
lilekó:ltel be playing cards, playing a card game
lílem little house, cabin
lí:leq it's easy, be easy, easy (to get)
líleqwel get calm (weather)
líleqwesem nodding ones head
líleqwet let rope go slack
lilílem little houses
lílísós angels
lílíyóm devil
líqwel get calm (weather), to calm down (of weather)
líqw'em soft
líqwem calm down (weather)
líqwesem to nod your head
líqwet let rope go slack
lísós angel
lístem to get left behind
lístexw leaving it there, leave it there
lístexwchxwó You leave it here!
líyém to laugh
líyliyem to laugh (group of people)
líyóm devil
lólem getting hit by a thrown object
lólemet to hit him/her (with a thrown object)
lolepál shovel
lólepx̲wemstexw make it noisy
lóleqwet to stake it
lólesthet to get fat
lólets'e one (counting people), one person, alone
ló:m to get hit by a thrown object
ló:met to hit him/her (with a thrown object)
lopál~shxwoweth'ílep shovel
lópex̲wem to make noise
loplós board
lópx̲emstexw to make noise
ló:px̲wem to make noise
lópx̲wemstexw make it noisy
lóqwet to stake it
lós fat
lós ~ ló:s fat
lósthet to get fat
ló:thel plate, platter dish
lówéx̲ rib
lōwéx̲ rib
lōwlets pay back a debt
lōwletst pay him/her back
lōwlōwéx̲ rib
lóy only, just, be only
ló:ys rice
lulh already
lulh hóy he/she already finished
lulh hóy he/she already finished
lúste rooster
lhákw'els gaff-hooking
lhá:l to land a canoe
lhá:l pull ashore in a canoe, land a canoe
lhálatem sprinkling
lháleqel stick it into it
lháleq'em several things being put down
lháleq'et put them down
lháléqet stick out your tongue
lhálétem start to sprinkle
lhá:lets'tel knives
lhá:lets'telálá knife-handle
lhalhakw'em a breath
lhálhekw'sxel to stumble, to trip
lhálheqem to whisper
lhálheq'et put on, put down
lhálheqet whisper to him/her
lhálhew to run away
lhálhewels indian doctor working
lhálhewet cure him/her (Indian doctor)
lhálhex̲em to serve yourself food
lhá:lhil landing a canoe
lhálhil choke on water
lhalhí:lt landing something to shore, getting something to shore
lhálhq'etxel (have) wide feet
lhállhelomet get to shore
lhál:omet get to shore
lhálqel stick it into it
lhálqi soaking dried food
lhálqit soaking it (dried food)
lhálqt/lhélhelgest sprinkle it with water
lhá:lt to land s-th (from water)
lhá:ltelechá:ls spraying
lhá:ltem get splashed, get sprinkled, small sprinkle
lhálts' cheeky, rough acting
lhámth't pick at food
lháqelhcha napkin
lháqem to whisper
lháq'emex peace
lháq'et put on, put down
lháqet whisper to him/her
lháq' te letám set the table
lhá:sel impatient
lháth't to make fun of someone
lháts'tel knife
lhá:ts'tel'álá knife-handle
lhátx̲tem to tremble
lha:w get cured
lhá:w to run away
lhawalews vanilla
lhá:wet cure him/her (Indian doctor)
lhawét'em to twitch
lháwqem mussel
lháx̲em to serve yourself food
lháx te letám set the table.
lháx̲tsestel mat to hold hot pots
lháx̲xetel rug
lhchí:ws tired
lhchí:wsmet tired of it
lhe'á go by way of
lhekw'íwel dumbfounded
lhékw'lexw trip him/her
lhékw'sxel to stumble, to trip
lhékw'tel gaff-hook
lhékw'xet trip him/her
lhelelméxwtel lettuce
lheleméxwtel lettuce
lhélest 'splash s-o in the face, squirt s-o in the face
lhelex̲éyleptel floor
lhelháth' make fun
lhelháth't make fun of him/her
lhelháwel mat, matress
lhélheltel canoe bailers
lhelhémet pick it
lhélheqw' peeling off
lhelhós down river
lhelhq'etíwel bed-bugs
lhelhts'á:m weasels
lhellhálqel stick it into it
lhellhélp'es many wrinkles on face
lhellhéltest splashing s-o with water, spraying s-o with water
lhellhóleqwót moths
lhélp' (have a) wrinkle
lhélp'es wrinkled face
lhélq soaked, wet
lhélqesem wet the face
lhélq'et sprinkle it with water
lhélqi soak dried food
lhélqit to soak it (fish, beans, dried fruit, laundry)
lhélqt wet it
lhélqwelhem wet one's head
lheltáletsem go through a channel
lhéltel canoe bailer
lhéltest splash s-o with water, spray s-o with water
lhemét pick something (e.g. berries)
lhémexw raining, ([having a] rainshower with light wind
lhéméxw to rain, it's rainy
lhémkiya iron pot
lhémkiya iron pot
lhemlhém:exw be rainy (off and on
lhémlhemexw raning off and on
lhemlhémkiya iron pot
lhemlhí:m picking (lots of people)
lhemlhō:me clover
lhémt a rain-shower
lhémth't pick at food
lhéplexw to blink one's eyes
lhéplheplexw to blink one's eyes
lheplhéptel eyelash, eyelid
lheplhepteló:ythel lips
lhéptel eyelash, eyelid
lhepteló:ythel lips
lheq'át wide
lheq'á:tses five
lheqeléstel a button
lhéq'elh used to
lheq'elómet to know yourself
lhéq'etselsxá fifty
lhéq'etselsxále fifty (counting people)
lhéq'etselsxó:s fifty (counting dollars)
lheq'ewílh opposite of house (inside)
lheq'láts hip
lheqlháqelhcha napkins
lheq'lhéq'at wide
lheqlheqist to button it
lheq'lheq'láts hip
lheqlíst to button it
lheqlístel a button
lheq'ótsestem cost five dollars
lheq'ótsestexw charge five dollars for
lheqsqólqwel speaker, announcer at gathering
lheqsqwóqwel speaker, announcer at gathering
lheq'tíwel bed-bug
lheq'tíwél (have a) wide bum
lheq'tó:ls (have a) wide forehead
lhéqw wet
lhéqw' peel off
lheqwe'álá pocket
lhéqw'ewsá:ks Bark peeling tool
lhéqw'ewsá:ls a bark-peeling tool
lheqw'lheqw' dandruff
lheqw'lhéqw' dandruff
lheqwlhéqw wet
lheqw'ó:t peel it (bark, any kind)
lhéqw'tsesem clap your hands
lheq'xí:l have one shoe on
lhétqwt boiling water
lhets'á:m weasel
lhets'elá:x̲el cut one's arm
lhéts'emel left-over material, trimmings.
lhets'ímel comb
lhets'lhets'elá:x̲el cut one's arm
lhéts'mel saw-dust, wood shaving
lhéts'xel to cut your foot
lhétx̲tem to tremble
Lhewámel Vedder River
lhewíth'a naked
lhewlháwél sword fern
lhewqí:m velvet-leaf blueberry
lhex̲elwélhtel cross-pieces in a canoe
lhex̲eyléptel floor
lhex̲éyleptel floor
lhex̲é:ylex be standing
lhex̲éyléx to stand, be upright
lhex̲eyléxstexw stand (it) up
lhex̲lhex̲é:ylex several standing
lhéx̲lhex̲eyléxstexw stand (it) up
lhexwáyiws three pants
lhex̲wélhcha to spit
lhéxwelsxá thirty
lhéxwelsxále thirty (counting people)
lhexwelsxáleqel thirty (counting containers)
lhexwelsxó:s thirty (counting dollars)
lhex̲wlhéx̲w choke cherry
lhex̲wlhex̲wélhcha to spit
lhex̲wlhéx̲wlhex̲w choke cherry
lhex̲wó:t spit it out
lhíkw'et hook it
lhílhakwels crocheting
lhílháth' make fun
lhílháth't making fun of someone
lhílhekw'els gaff-hooking
lhílhekw'et hook it
Lhílheqey Mt. Cheam
lhílhet'els to give (potlatch)
lhílhet'est pass it round to him
lhílhet'et pass it around
lhílhets'els sawing, sawing wood, cutting repeatedly
lhílhéts'eqwem to get your hair cut
lhílhets'eqwemáwtxw barber-shops
lhilhéts'eqwt to cut his/her hair
lhílhets'et cutting (it)
lhilhí:m pick fruit
lhilhiyó:qwt be behind, be last
lhílhkw'eleqs Hamersly Hopyard Hill
Lhílhkw'eleqs Hamersly Hopyard Hill
lhílhkw'eqsel Hook-nose Mountain, Hopyard Mountain
lhílhló:ya dragonfly
lhí:lt to bail it (canoe)
lhí:lthet bailing it (canoe)
lhí:m pick fruit
lhímes pull canoe, wide or slow
lhít'els to give (potlatch)
lhít'est pass it round to him
lhít'et pass it around
lhíts'eqwem to get your hair cut
lhíts'eqwemáwtxw a barber-shop
lhíts'eqwt to cut his/her hair
lhíts'et to cut (it)
lhiwí:ws petticoat
lhíx̲esem paint one's face
lhí:xw three
lhí:xweqel three (counting containers)
lhíxweqw three fish
lhí:xwes three dollars
lhíxwestem to cost three dollars
lhíxwestexw charge three dolars for
lhí:xw lá:ts'ewets three hundred
lhí:xw lá:ts'ewets three hundred
lhiyó:qwt be behind, be last
lhkw'íwel excited
lhlímelh We, us (predicative)
lhókw' to fly
lholekw'íwel dumbfounded, shocked
lhóleqwet wet them (many times)
lholeqwót moth
lholhégest splash his/her face
lhólhekw' to fly
lholhekw'íwel dumbfounded
lhólhekw' stem:ōt airplane
lhólhekw' stítim:ōt airplanes
lhólheqw'els peel bark
lhólheqw'et slap him/her
lhólheqw't peeling it (bark, any kind)
lhólheqw'tsesem clap your hands
lhólhes to drift net
lholhetqsélem sniffling (with cold)
lholhexwélqsel have a runny nose
lhólqesem/lhélhelgesem wet the face
lhō:me clover
lhṓ:me clover
lhóp midnight, late at night
lhóqést splash his/her face
lhóq'ethet to lie down
lhóqwe'ls peel bark
lhoqw'esá:ls peel bark off a tree
lhóqw'et slap him/her
lhóqwet to wet something, make somthing wet
lhoqw'ews to peel bark
lhós to drift net
lhosemáyiws pants sliding down
lhótqsélem to sniff (with cold)
lhótqwem to boil water
lhótqwt boil it
lhóx̲welhcha to spit
lhóx̲wt spit it out
lhóyel getting dark
lhp'ótl'em to smoke cigerette/pipe
Lhq'á:lets Vancouver
lhq'á:t wide
lhq'átsále five (counting people)
lhq'átseqel five (counting containers)
lhq'atses'álh five times
lhq'atsesálhp five trees
lhq'atsesíqw five fish
lhq'atses'ó:llh ive little ones, five young (animal or human), five in a litter
lhq'atsesōwelh five canoes
lhq'atsí:ws five birds
lhq'átsóls five fruit
lhq'átssámets' five ropes, poles, sticks
lhqéletel anchor-line, mooring line
lhq'él:exw to know (it)
lhq'lhq'él:exw knowing (it)
lhqó:la thirsty
lhq'ó:tes (have a) wide face
lhq'ó:tses five (counting dollars)
lhqw'áy cedar bark skirt
lhqw'ews peeling off clothes
lhqw'íwst peel it off
lhséq' half
lhts'á:ls to cut
lhts'élqsel cut off tip of nose
lhts'ó:ythel to get a cut in your mouth
lhulhuwth'á:m undressing (oneself)
lhuth'á:m to get undressed
lhuwth'am to take your clothes off
lhuwth'á:m undressing (oneself)
lhuwth'á:mestexw undress him/her
lhwélep you (pl.) (predicative)
lhx̲étem stiff (of body)
lhx̲eylexlómet stand up by oneself
lhxwále three (counting people)
lhxwálews three leaves
lhxwá:lh three times
lhxwá:lhp three trees
lhxwámeth' three ropes, poles sticks
lhxwá:wes three paddles
lhxwáxw three times
lhx̲wélqsel have a runny nose
lhxwíws three birds
lhxwó:lh three canoes
lhx̲wót spit it out
ma'ál:es pull it out (tooth)
ma'el:es pull it out (tooth)
ma'elétstem to get castrated
ma'ílésem have teeth pulled
má:kwlh to get hurt
mákwlh accident
mál father
má:la to set bait
má:lat to set bait
má:le bait
máleqa snow (on ground)
malesí:l/memeshíl machine
maletú sheep (several)
málqeles orgot s-th, have forgotten s-th, forgot s-o/s- th in one's mind'
málqelexw to forget it, forget (tr.)
malyí to get married
mályí marry (v.)
malyít to marry him/her
mama'elétstem to get castrated
mamalyít to marry him/her
mamel Dad, daddy
mámel dad, daddy
mámela to set bait
mámele children
mamelít dimes
mámelqeles to forget (it)
mámelqelexw to forget it
mamelqelómet forgetful person
mámelqlexw forgetting something, someone
mámelyí getting married
mamestíyexw person
mámeth'álem bluffing, pretending, being arrogant
mámeth'éléxw to doubt him/her
mámeth'elqéylem lying
mámetsel testicle
mamílyil several set nets, stationary nets
mamí:yt helping (him/her)
mámt give something away
máqa snow (on ground)
máqel hair
máqel lhíts'eqwemáwtxw hair salon
máq'em to jump (of a fish)
math'álem to bluff, to pretend you know, be arrogant, be stuck up
máth'elqéylém to lie
Máthxwi Matsqui
máts'el black haw berry
mátsel testicle
máx to take (it) off
máxelhtset to take it off him/her
máxlhts'et to take if off for him/her
má:yt to help him/her
máyt to help (him/her)
me á:ylexw to revive, come back to life
meá:ylexw to revive, come back to life
mechó:s literally / Probably
mé'iyat ride piggyback
mekw' all, every
mékw fat, big around
mékw' all
mékw'em use second-hand
mékw'emáwtxw second-hand store
mekw'et take it all, pick it all up
mékw'et pick it up
mekw'ewát everyone
mékwmekw bumble bee
mékwmekw' really fat, big around
mekw'mékw'et pick it up
mekwó:meltses Thumb
mekwó:méltses thumb
mekwó:mélxel big toe
mékw'stám everything
mekw'wat everyone
mekw wat te selhtel non traditional food
meláses te sisemóye honey
méle child
mélés raccoon
melets'léts' high tide
mélhx̲wel indian plum
mélhx̲welelhp indian plum (plant)
melímeqw small bird (diminutive of mó:qw)
melístiyexw soul
mélk milk
melmá:l fathers
melmá:le bait
mélmel make a mistake
melmele'ó:ylha doll
mélmélhp Hemlock tree
melmélk milk
melmélkw'es sqoyép badger
melmelkwó:mélxel big toe
melmelqelómet forgetful person
melmélqw uvula
mélmeqsel noses
melmílets' confused
mélqelexw to forget (it)
melqiwsem to faint or pass out
melqíwsem to faint, pass out
mélqw uvula
mélqweqel uvula
melúmesmes little cow
melxwíwsem grease your body
mélxwt oil it, grease it
memá to come off (e.g. button)
memáqel hair
mémeles little round thing
mémeles kápech brussel sprouts
mémeles qwqwa'áp crab apples (several, many)
mémeló:thel little dish
memelqéwsem to faint, pass out
mémelxwt oil it, grease it
memílha to dance (spirit dance)
memí:lt put it in the water
memí:lthet dip oneself in the water
memó:qw bird, large bird
me p'áq'em to bloom, to flower
méq' be full (from eating)
me qelqéyl te sqwálewel to lose heart
méq'et to swallow it
meq'ethále doggie-bag
meq'lómet to fill yourself up
méq'méq' full (from eating)
meqmeqselem clean your nose
meqó:s December
meq'óthem take left-overs
méqsel nose
meqsélem clean your nose
méqw' burst out, get smashed
méqw'et smash it
meqw'méqw' bunch of things burst
meqw'móqw'em swamp, bog
mes to get back to
meshíl machine
mesíl machine
mesíyeltel anchor
méstexw bring, take (it)
mestíyexw person
mét' easy to bend
meth'álem stuck up, arrogant
meth'éléxw to doubt him/her
méth'elh pus
méthelh spreading dogbane
méth'elhqíwél wood tick
meth'eméth'elh lots of pus
met'mét easy to bend
metú sheep
metúelqel sheep wool
mé'wiyat ride piggyback
mex̲álh caterpillar
mexméxts'el louse
méxts'el louse
méx̲weya belly-button
mexwíwsem grease your body
méx̲wméx̲weya belly-buttons
méylhtel a helper
mi come to
mílha to dance (spirit dance)
míliyel set a net
mí:lt put it in the water
mí:lthet dip oneself in the water
mílyil a set net, stationary net
mímele little child, baby
mimele'ó:ylha doll
mímeles qwe'óp crab apple
mímeq'et sink it
mí:meqw small bird
mímesem to choose, pick out, choose
mímeset to choose (it)
mímetu little lamb
mímexwel dirty water, unclear water
míq' to sink
míq'et sink it
mísem to choose, pick out
míset to choose (it), choose (tr.)
mí:stexw bringing sth, taking sth
mí:t dime
mí:t' blue grouse
mítl' come!
mítl'et squish it
míyethélwét buckskin coat
míytel a helper
mōkw'éthet pick themselves up
móleqwet mix something up
móleqwt to mix them
mó:lsem bog blueberry/tall swamp blueberry
mómeleqwet to mix them
mómet'es pointing
mómet'est to point at him/her
mómeyt to aim it
momíyelhtel a helper, helping one another
mó:miytel helpers
mopeló:les marble-eyes
mó:qw bird, large bird
mó:qwem labradour tea
móqwem swamp, bog
mót'es to point
mót'est to point at him/her
mót'estel a pointer
mótl' stumped (don't know)
mówech deer meat
mṓx̲weya bellybutton
móylhtel help out, go help, pitch in, help one another
mó:yt to aim it
móytel to help each other
mulusmes cow
múmesmes little cow
músmes cow
olex̲tel brooms
oló:xwelwet one of Lhilheqey's children
Oló:xwelwet oldest sister of Lhílheqey
opeláleqel ten (counting containers)
opelálh ten times
opelíws ten birds
opelóls ten fruit in a group (as they grow on a plant), (ten attached fruit)'
opelōwelh ten canoes
opóyethel medium or small-sized butterfly
o:theqw baking, roasting (in the stove, in sand)
owóweltí:l several races
oyem slow, late
oyémstexw to delay him/her
oyó:sthet have lots of fun
oyoyemstexw to delay him/her
p'ákw'et repair it, fix it up
pákw'et heat it up, smoke it
pálétst skim it off
p'álhetset to pass it to (him/her/it)
p'álq'em glitter, sparkle
p'álth'tel needle
p'alyí:ws bark of tree
pá:pa wooly, fluffy
p'áp'ekw'et repair it, fix it up
pápekw'et heat it up, smoke it
p'áp'eq'em to bloom
p'ap'eth' sewing
pápeth'em to stink, have animal smell (of bear, skunk, dog, etc.), (have) body odor'
papeth'émthet to stink
p'á'p'eth'et sewing something
pápethet spread it
p'áp'ewet to patch it
pá:píth'a soft, fluffy material
p'a'p'xwem Shy, quiet
p'áp'xwem shy, quiet
p'áq'em to bloom
pás pear
pástel American
p'áth' to sew, do sewing
p'áth'et sew it
páthet spread it
p'áth'tel needle
pathúyel bear-trap
payex̲ém témexw earthquake
pá:yts'em throwing off sparks
pehá:ls to blow (of the wind), it's windy
pehó:mō:lh Bullfrog
pékcha picture
pekchá:m take a picture
p'ékw to float, come up
pekw'em to burst (of seed)
p'ekw'thílem warm-up, leftover
pél get buried, planted
pelála banana
pelále banana
pél:ékw to appear, become visible
p'eléts'tem have an upset stomach
p'élh get sober, sober
pélh get crowded
p'elhát sober him/her up
p'elhéthet sober yourself up, sober up, smarten up
p'elhíws get up after fainting
pelípe papers
pelipehó:m frogs
pelipehó:mó:llh baby frogs
pelkwí:ws small-pox, chicken-pox, measles
Pelólhxw Pilalt
pelópqw'em puffball
peló:qel torch
peló:qes torch season
p'elp'álq'em glitters , sparkles
pelpélekw appearing becoming visible (possibly of several)
pelpeleqw sq'oq'ey chicken pox
pélpelqw't powdering (him/her/it)
p'elp'elyu:s barks of trees
pelpí:lt burying it, planting it
pelpólx̲wem lots of clouds
pélqw't to powder (him/her/it)
peltá:kwem bracken fern
pelúps cats, kittens
pelú:pt boat
p'ep'ákwem calm (of water)
pepástel Americans
Pepá:thxetel people from Sumas
pépe pepper
pepehá:ls to blow (of the wind)
pepékchá:m take a picture
p'ep'ékw to float, come up
p'ep'ewí flounder, halibut
p'ep'ílh get sober
p'ep'í:t bring it out (spirit song)
pepítxel lizard
pepíx̲eya have a nightmare
pepó:t blowing it
pepó:tem flute, instrument you blow into
p'ep'óth'es baby basket
p'eptsp'étst charcoal, black coal
pepx̲wíqsel gnat, black-fly
p'éq' white
p'eq'í:l get white
p'eq'ó:les have a cataract
P'eq'ó:ls White Rock, BC
p'eq'óméx look white
péqw it broke off (piece)
Peqwchō:lthel american bar
péqwchú:lthel American Bar (placename)
P'éqwchú:lthel American Bar
peqwó:t break it in half (fruit, bread, etc)
peqwót break it in half (fruit, bread, etc)
peqwpéqw broken off into pieces
peqwpéqwet break into lots of pieces
pésk'a hummingbird
pespésk'a hummingbirds
pespéskwt to insult him/her
pésqwt insult him/her (body-part names)
petám to ask
petámeles ask about him/her
petá:mes to ask for someone
petá:met to ask him/her/it
petámet to ask (him/her)
péte butter
pétemet asking someone
pethíwet take the loose eggs out of it
p'eth'tel Needle
pétlexw to recognize him/her
p'ets't charcoal, black coal
pewá:ls to freeze (intr.)
p'ewí flounder, halibut
p'ewíy do patching
péx̲px̲wíq no-see-um (biting midge)
pexwelhá:lém to breathe
pexwlhálém to breathe
pí:kwel barbecue stick
p'ílhat sober someone up
p'ílhet flatten something, flatten it
pí:lt to bury it
p'íltem to overflow
pípe paper
pípé paper
pipe'áwtxw post office
pípehó:m frog
pipehó:mó:llh baby frog
p'íp'elhet flattening something, flattening it
p'íp'eq' a little white
p'ip'eq'eyós white butterfly
pípeqwels purple
p'ip'eth'eláx̲el bat
p'íp'eth'em get squeezed
p'íp'eth'et to squeeze it
pípetlexw to recognize him/her
pípewet freeze (it)
pípexw fall off (petals, seeds.)
p'íp'ex̲w leaking (as a canoe)
pípexwem fall off (petals, seeds.)
p'ip'íltem overflowing
pípiyet brace oneself in it
pípíyewsem crossing oneself
p'í:qwt pet it, stroke it
pís peas
p'í:t bring it out (spirit song)
pítet introduce (tr.)
pítethet introduce oneself, introducing oneself
p'íth'em get squeezed
p'íth'et to squeeze it, squeeze (tr.)
pítxel lizard (salamander)
píwet freeze (it), to freeze (tr.)
píx̲eya have a nightmare
píxw fall off (petals, seeds.)
p'íx̲w to leak (as a canoe)
píxwem fall off (petals, seeds.)
píyet brace oneself in it
píyewesem cross oneself
píyewsem cross oneself
plhá:t to be thick
plhátstexw make it thick
p'lhéqwxel sprain an ankle
plhó:ythel have thick lips
plhplhá:t to be thick
plíst to bless him/her/it
pókw' to smoke fish
pókw'em blows around (plant fuzz)
p'ókw'ethet make oneself useful
pól ball
poleqw'íth'et to 'ghost' (him/her)
poleqw'íth'etem get "ghosted"
pólex̲wem to start to steam, get steamed
póléx̲wet to steam something
pol sewolem baseball
pó:lx̲wem be steaming
pó:lxwt to steam it
pó:lx̲wt steaming something
pópekw' to smoke fish
p'óp'ekw'ethet make oneself useful
Popelehó:ys Yale Mountain
p'op'eqw'em beer
p'óp'eqw'em to foam
pópeqwtem mould
pópeqwthet get mouldy
p'óp'etl'em smoking
p'óp'etl'emet to smoke it
pópex̲wels blow spray
pópex̲wet blow on him (Indian medicine)
popíyt to bend it
Popkw'em Popkum Village
pópqw'em puffball
póqw'elh storage on a pole
p'óqw'em to foam
póqwt break it in half (fruit, bread, etc)
póqwthet get mouldy
poskwet to insult him/her
pósqwt insult him/her (body-part names)
póste pasta, noodles
pó:t to blow it
pótel a sail
pótelem several sails
pó:tem flute, instrument you blow into
p'ó:th'es baby basket
p'óth'es baby basket
p'ótl'em to smoke (intr.)
p'ótl'emet to smoke it
p'ōwíyt to patch it
pó:xweleqw Yellow Cedar
póx̲wels blow spray
póx̲wet blow on him (Indian medicine)
pó:yethel (have a) twisted mouth
pó:yt to bend it
p'q'elqel Mountain Goat
p'q'élqel mountain goat
pqwá:y rotten wood
pqwíles out of breath
ptá:kwem bracken fern
p'tl'ómt smudge (against mosquitos)
pú' to fart
pú:ches hoar frost on branch
Puchí:l Yale
pú'elets a show-off
pumí:l drumstick
pumkel pumpkin
púps kitten
púpsollh kitten, kitty
pupuá:ls to freeze
pús cat
pú:t boat
px̲íwét spread his/her legs
p'xwélhp oak tree
px̲wíqs no-see-um (biting midge)
px̲wíqsel gnat, black-fly
p'ákw'et repair it, fix it up
p'álhetset to pass it to (him/her/it)
p'álq'em glitter, sparkle
p'álth'tel needle
p'alyí:ws bark of tree
p'áp'ekw'et repair it, fix it up
p'áp'eq'em to bloom
p'ap'eth' sewing
p'á'p'eth'et sewing something
p'áp'ewet to patch it
p'a'p'xwem Shy, quiet
p'áp'xwem shy, quiet
p'áq'em to bloom
p'áth' to sew, do sewing
p'áth'et sew it
p'áth'tel needle
p'ékw to float, come up
p'ekw'thílem warm-up, leftover
p'eléts'tem have an upset stomach
p'élh get sober, sober
p'elhát sober him/her up
p'elhéthet sober yourself up, sober up, smarten up
p'elhíws get up after fainting
p'elp'álq'em glitters , sparkles
p'elp'elyu:s barks of trees
p'ep'ákwem calm (of water)
p'ep'ékw to float, come up
p'ep'ewí flounder, halibut
p'ep'ílh get sober
p'ep'í:t bring it out (spirit song)
p'ep'óth'es baby basket
p'eptsp'étst charcoal, black coal
p'éq' white
p'eq'í:l get white
p'eq'ó:les have a cataract
P'eq'ó:ls White Rock, BC
p'eq'óméx look white
P'éqwchú:lthel American Bar
p'eth'tel Needle
p'ets't charcoal, black coal
p'ewí flounder, halibut
p'ewíy do patching
p'ílhat sober someone up
p'ílhet flatten something, flatten it
p'íltem to overflow
p'íp'elhet flattening something, flattening it
p'íp'eq' a little white
p'ip'eq'eyós white butterfly
p'ip'eth'eláx̲el bat
p'íp'eth'em get squeezed
p'íp'eth'et to squeeze it
p'íp'ex̲w leaking (as a canoe)
p'ip'íltem overflowing
p'í:qwt pet it, stroke it
p'í:t bring it out (spirit song)
p'íth'em get squeezed
p'íth'et to squeeze it, squeeze (tr.)
p'íx̲w to leak (as a canoe)
p'lhéqwxel sprain an ankle
p'ókw'ethet make oneself useful
p'óp'ekw'ethet make oneself useful
p'op'eqw'em beer
p'óp'eqw'em to foam
p'óp'etl'em smoking
p'óp'etl'emet to smoke it
p'óqw'em to foam
p'ó:th'es baby basket
p'óth'es baby basket
p'ótl'em to smoke (intr.)
p'ótl'emet to smoke it
p'ōwíyt to patch it
p'q'elqel Mountain Goat
p'q'élqel mountain goat
p'tl'ómt smudge (against mosquitos)
p'xwélhp oak tree
q'a'í:lem be ancient
q'al go around an obstacle
q'á:l to believe
qá:l to steal
q'á:lets sharp turn of canoe
qálets' to spin wool
qá:lh reject a person
qá:lmílh reject as husband/wife for your child
q'álp to shrink up
q'álpt to shrink it
q'alp'tem to shrink
q'á:lptem cramped
qá:lq rose (plant), rose coloured
qálq rose (rose coloured)
qá:lqelhp rosebush
q'álq'elp'í:w inchworm
q'álq'éy guts, intestines
qálqomex looks like a rose
q'álq't tangle it
qálstexw dislike (him/her)
qá:lt to rob him/her, to steal something
qám quiet down, be calm (of water or wind)
qametólém get calm (of wind)
q'á:mi teenage girl
q'áp' contract a disease, catch a disease, get addi
q'ápels gather, collect
q'áp'et to tie it up
q'ápt gather it
q'aq'áwetsel dorsal fin
qáqel stealing
qáqelets' spinning wool
q'áq'elmet believing him/her
q'áq'elptem cramped
q'áq'elstexw to give (it) back, return (it)
qáqem quiet down (water)
q'áq'ep' catching a disease
q'áq'ep'et to tie it up
qáqep'et to close (it)
q'áq'et'em sweet
qáq'et'em Sweet
q'áq'etl' convulsions
q'áq'ewet paying him/her
qaqí:lt robbing him/her, stealing something
qaqíw to rest
q'áq'iw to howl
qaqíwthet to rest yourself
qas and
qáth't push it down, pack it down
qátx̲els to feel (with hands)
q'átx̲em make scrape, rattle sound
qátx̲t to feel (it) (with hands)
q'á:w to howl
qá:w to rest
q'áwet pay him/her
q'áwetsel dorsal fin
qáwlhelh rest your throat
qáwlómet rested
qá:wstexw cause to rest
q'á:wthet To rest yourself
qá:wthet to rest yourself
q'axí:l be a partner with him
q'axí:lt be a partner with him
qáys new, just started, just, recently, just now, lately, (at one recent moment), not long ago
qá:ytl'em squeek, creek
q'á:yx̲elhp cascara (a plant )
qe and, or, but
q'e'ílem be ancient
qél bad
q'eláq'a blackbird
qelát more, again
qelátstexw do it again
qelá:wthet camp and rest
qelelexw spoil it
qelelhóméx ugly
qelélwes afraid to try
q'élem camp, stay at a place
qélem eye
q'élém to make camp
qéléméx oh my goodness
qeléqep to smell bad
qelésemet turn one's face away
q'eléts' rainshelter
q'eléts'éqwtel umbrella
qéletses have dirty hands, bad habits
qél:éx̲ salmon eggs
q'eléx̲el a fence
q'eléx̲t to fence him in
qeléxw spoil it
q'elhál bow of a boat
qelí:lt spoil it
qelí:lthet to turn bad
qelímó:les rough-looking
Q'ellhólemétsel Killer Whale
q'élmel a camp
q'élmet to believe him/her
qelmí:lthel leftovers, scraps
q'elóleq friend, buddy
qeló:les tears
qelóméx look bad, look mean
qeló:qtel be sister and brother to each other
qelóth blunt, dull
q'élp to shrink up
q'elp'íw inchworm
q'élpt to shrink it
q'elptem have a cramp
q'élp'thet to shrink
qelqálém disgusted
qelqá:lq rose
qelqá:lqelhp rosebush
qelqásem smell like a rose
qelqelátstexw do it again
qelqélelhómex ugly
qelqelém Disgusted
q'elq'élém to make camp
qélqel:ém eyes
q'elq'élets'éqwtel umbrella
qelqél:éx̲ salmon eggs
q'elq'éléx̲el a fence
qelqélexw spoil it
qelqelí:lt spoil it
qelqé:li:lt To destroy (it)
qelqelí:lthet to turn bad
q'elq'élmel a camp
q'elq'élp' tangled on itself
q'elq'elptem have a cramp
q'elq'elq'et to answer (it)
q'elq'élq't tangle it
qélqe:lt to destroy (it)
qélqelwílhmet to hate him/her
qelqelwíst to hug him
q'élq'et to answer (it)
qelqéyl to get destroyed, to turn bad, to get dirty/spoiled
qelqé:ylt to destroy (it)
qelqílthet upset stomach
qélqíyl getting destroyed, turning bad, getting dirty/spoiled
q'élq'lexw tangle it
q'élq't tangle it
qélqwlha how beautiful!
q'élq'xetel rags wound around ankles
qelsílém partially blind
q'elsiyáqem have/get a snowdrift
q'elstá:xw to fool him/her
q'élstexw to give (it) back, return (it), give back (tr.)
qélstexw dislike (him/her)
q'eltóléstexw Mix them up
qélwelh stingy, bad-natured, cranky, bad-tempered
qelwílhmet to hate him/her
qelwílst to hug him
qelwí:st To hug him
qém:el come in (of tide)
q'emetst crumple it up
qemó: to suckle
q'emō:lhp broad-leaf maple tree
q'emós to dip net
q'emó:stel a dip-net
qemót to suckle on it
q'emq'emō:lhp maple trees
q'emq'emós to dip net
q'emq'emst crumple it up
q'emts'et Crumple it up
qe'óleq Friend, buddy
qe'ó:les tear drop
q'ép to gather together
qép'esem To bend over
qép'est turn it upside down
qépkwoya small owl
q'ép'lexw pass on a disease
q'ep'lómet catch a disease
qep'ós face down
qep'ósem to bend over
qep'óst turn it upside down
qep'ó:ythel cover your mouth
q'épq'ép be gathering, many gathering
q'epq'epem collecting, gathering
q'epq'ép'lexw passing on a disease
qep'yó:lha to lay on one's stomach
qéqelelhó:mex ulgy little ones
q'eq'elstá:xw to fool him/her
qeqémel rising [of water]
qéqemó: to suckle
qeqemót to suckle on it
qeqemótel Having the same parents
qeqemóthel having the same parents
q'éq'ewes surprised
q'éq'ewet to hang it on a nail or line
q'eq'ex̲elám to yell
q'eqexí:lt accompanying someone
q'eq'éy guts, intestines
qeqiq'awtxw jail
q'eq'íw to howl
q'eq'iyós barrel, tub, load (of laundry)
qeqó: water
q'eq'ótel to meet each other
q'eq'q'áq'etl' convulsions
q'eq'x̲ótel arguing back and forth
q'esí:ltel straps for berry basket
q'ésq'esetsel Spider
qésqesí:lem sobbing (after crying)
qesqesí:lqel tired out from crying
q'ésq'estetsel spider
qetás steam-cook in a pit
q'et'emá:yelhp balsam fir
qétes steam-cooking in a pit
Qétex̲em Village at mouth of American Creek
qeth'ét push it down, pack it down
qethiyálh uncle
q'eth'ōwítsem put hands behind back
q'et'mí:l fir tree
q'etóléstexw mix (them) together
q'et'q'et'mí:l Fir Trees (Balsam Fir)
qéttle waistband for skirt
q'etx̲áls shivaree
qetx̲á:ls to feel (with hands)
qétx̲als Feeling around
qétx̲t to feel (it) (with hands)
q'éwe a cane
qewét warm him up
q'ewétem drumming
qewéthet warm yourself up
q'ewílem go around a bend
Q'ewílem Go around a bend or turn
q'ewí:lestel suspenders
Qewítsel Cowichen
q'éwq'ewe a cane
q'ewq'ewét drums
qéx̲ much, many, a lot
q'exí:lt accompany (him/her)
q'ex̲mí:l hog fennel
qex̲óthet slide
q'éx̲q'ex̲él can
q'ex̲q'ex̲el sqe'óleqw pop/fizzy drink
q'ex̲q'x̲el a tin can
q'ey wound around, tight, knotted
q'eyáweth'eláx̲el To coss your arms
q'eyáweth'xelem to cross your legs
q'éyestel to make a net
q'eyéx̲ whirlpool
q'éyex̲em whirlpool
q'éykw'et to bite (him/her/it)
q'éykw'etem (he/she/it) was bitten
qéylemá:ls have a funeral
qéylemt put it away, to put away, to save (tr.)
qéyleqels villain, bad guy, bad person
q'éylexw to kill someone( accidentally)
q'éylóm it has been put away
qéymeqw' octopus
q'eyós barrel, tub
q'éyq'ekw'et to bite (him/her/it)
q'éyq'ekw'etem (he/she/it) was being bitten
qéyqel no good
qéyqelemt put it away
qeyqelímels have a funeral
q'eyq'elts'iyósem whirlwind
q'eyq'emó:stel dip-net
qéyqep'yó:lha laying on one's stomach
qeyqeq'et to catch (him/her) as prisoner
q'éyq'esel to repair a net
q'éyq'eset tie it up
q'éyq'esetsel mend a net
q'éyq'estsel to make a net
q'eyq'ethá:m short of memory
q'eyq'ewethtelmel to cross your legs
qeyqex̲elátsem little sled
qéyqex̲em to slip, to slide
qeyqex̲óthet slide
q'éyq'ey (have) sore muscles
q'eyq'éyex̲em whirlpool
q'eyq'eyós barrel
q'éyq'eytl'thet to heal up (of a wound)
qeyqeyx̲elósem ray of sun between clouds
q'eyq'x̲ótel arguing, quarreling
q'éyset tie it up
q'éysetsel To make a net
q'éyt'e to swing
qéytl't press it down
q'éytl'thet to heal up (of a wound)
q'éyt'o orange hunny suckle
q'é:ywet to hang it on a nail or line
q'eyx̲elám to yell
qéyx̲em to slip, to slide
qéyx̲es blind
q'eyx̲esílém partially blind
q'eyx̲ó:les pupil (of eye)
qíq' in jail, caught, imprisoned
qíq'áwtxw jail
Qiqá:yt reserve near New Westminster
qíqe soft
qíqel mischievous
qiqep'eyósem lying on your stomach
qíqeq'els policeman
qíqeq'éls police
qíq'et to catch (him/her) as prisoner
qíqew menstruating
q'íq'ewethet to lean over it
q'íq'ewílem go round a bend in the river
q'íq'ex̲el to turn black
qíqex̲elátsem slide on your bottom
qíqex̲em slippery
q'íq'exwet to tighten it
qíqeytl'em squeek, creek
q'íqiwelh have a miscarriage
qítes cedar headband
qí:w to menstruate
q'í:wélh have a miscarriage
q'í:wethet to lean over it
qí:wx̲ steelhead trout
q'íx̲el to turn black, become black
qíx̲elátsem slide on your bottom
q'íxwet to tighten it
qíytes Cedar headband
q'lhól bow of a boat
qó: water
qó:'im watermelon
qó:lem to scoop, to dip, dip water
qólem to scoop, to dip, to dip water
q'óleq friend, buddy
qó:lhcha water with stuff in it
qó:lt scoop it up
q'ólthet return
qó:m to cup water in your hands
qó:mthet be still (of water)
q'ópthet crowding together
qó:qe to drink
qóqelem ladeling, dipping (water, but also food)
qóqem to cup water in your hands
qó:qet to drink something (it)
q'óq'ey sick
q'óq'eylexw to kill (him/her/it)
q'oq'éylhtset to kill for (him/her/it)
qoqéylt scoop it up
q'óq'eystexw make him/her sick
q'óq'eyt to kill (him/her/it)
q'oqéythet kill yourself
q'óq'eytses (have) hurt hand
q'óq'eyxel lame
q'oq'ilmel to die
q'óq'iy sickness (also sperm)
q'óq'iyáwtxw hospital
Qoqoláx̲el Watery Eaves Longhouse
qoqó:lem a place name of Vedder Mountain (meaning drinking water)
qoqó:qe drinking
qoqó:qet drinking something (it)
q'oq'óthet join in
q'ótel to meet each other
q'ótelt put (them) together
q'ó:thet join in
q'ó:wel howl (as coyote)
q'ówem howl (dog), or crow (rooster)
q'owét to drum, a drum
q'ōwlets go around a bend in water
qowletsá:ls boiler pan
q'ōwletsem go round a bend
qōwletst go around it
q'óx̲el suckerfish
q'óx̲esem put your head back
q'óxiylt go with (tr.)
q'ó:y to die
q'oyátl'iye snail, slug
q'ó:yélhtset to kill for (him/her/it)
q'oyéx̲em whirlpool
q'oyí:ts elk
Q'oyí:ts moose
q'ó:yt to kill someone/something on purpose
q'óythet kill yourself
q'óyxilthóme go with you
qp'á:letstel a lid
q'pá:ls gather, collect
qp'á:qet to close (it)
qp'á:thet To close it
q'pels gathering, collecting
q'pém to collect, gather
q'pet to gather (them)
q'pét gather s-th, pick up s-th (stuff that's scattered about), collect s-th, gather it up, pick them up
q'péthet to crowd together
qsí:l tired out
q'thá:m short of money
q'uq'ewílem going around a bend
qwá get a hole
qwahéylém crawl through
qwa:l to speak
qwá:l mosquito
qwálats hole in a bucket
qwálhecháls to stir
qwá:ls to drill
qwálxtem stormy with snow
qwáqel sprout up
qwaqwá:ls drill
qwáqwats'et belching, burping
qwát make a hole in it
qwáts'et to belch, to burp
qw'át'ts'em sound of water slushing
qw'á:ychep sparks, red-hot ashes
qwáyel be yellow, got yellow (be greenish)
qwáylx̲letsetst stirring
qw'á:yt scorch it
qwáyúwél dandelion
qwayx̲élechem do a hula dance
qwá:yx̲t shake it
qwá:yx̲thet shade yourself
qw'e'áts little suckerfish with a big mouth
qwehá go through
qwe'íqwepsem (have a) scrawny neck
qwe'íqweqs (have) a thin nose
qwe'íqwqeqw scrawny
qw'el to get a rash
qw'él over-ripe, over-cooked
qw'elá:m change of voice (boy)
qweláts to gossip
qwélatses fir bough
qwelátst to squeal on him/her
qw'élém to barbecue
qw'eléqel cliff
qwél:és whale
qwelhíxálem put your shoes on
qwelhíxel shoe
qwelhlyúwelh big wooden dish
qwelhqwélhet push it into water
qwélhxélem put your shoes on
qw'elíteq sea-gull
qwellhí:xel shoes
qwélmet yell at somone
qwel'óp apples, crabapples (the fruit)
qwelópelhp apple trees, crabapple trees
qweló:ythetel record player, cd player, recorder, cassette player
qweloythílemstexw te ketó to play the guitar
qwelqwá:l small float for nets (made from singed cedar)
qw'élqw'el to get a rash
qw'élqw'él over-ripe, over-cooked
qwelqwél:es whales
qw'elqw'elíteq sea-gulls
qwelqwelíwel thinking about it
qwélqwelmet yelling at somone
qwelqweló:ythel somebody always talking, talkative
qwelqweló:ythetel record player, cd player
qwelqwélxel fine snow
qw'elqw'ō:l ears
qwelqwó:pelhp devil's club (several)
qwel'qwóyels oranges, many orange things (colour and fruit)
qwéls to boil, boil (intr.)
qwélst to can (it), boil (it), boil (tr.)
qwélstexw to say it
qw'éltel barbecue-stick
qwélxel fine snow
qwélxem snowstorm
qwelxóme real fine snow
qw'elx̲wéltses fingernails(also: claws)
qw'elx̲wélxel toenail
qwelx̲wometses thumb
qw'elyilexáwyxw dance hall
qw'ém come out (of hair)
qwémchest hug around the neck
qwemchíwét to hug him/her (around waist)
qwemchó:ls cranberry
qwémélép cottonwood bark
qw'emét pull out (hair)
qw'émet pull out (hair)
qw'eméwst pluck it (bird)
qw'emílep to weed
Qwemílíts Chilliwack Mountain
qw'emó:thel to fish with line
qw'émqw'ém come out (of hair)
qwemqwemchíwet to hug him/her (around waist)
qwemqwemchó:ls cranberry
qw'emqw'émet pull out (hair)
qw'emqw'eméwst pluck it (bird)
qwémqwémx̲w lump
qwemqwémx̲wtses wrist bone
qwémqwemx̲wxel ankle
Qwemth'í:les Mt. Ogilvie
qwémx̲w lump
qw'emx̲west roll it up in a ball
qwémx̲wtses wrist bone
qwémx̲wxel ankle
qwe'óp apple, crabapple (the fruit)
qwe'ó:pelhp apple tree, crabapple tree
qwe'op sqe'óleqw apple juice
qweqwá:l small float for nets (made from singed cedar
qweqwáqel sprout up
qw'eq'wa:ychep lots of sparks, many red-hot ashes
qw'eqw'él to get a rash
qw'éqw'élém to barbecue
Qweqwe'ópelhp kwakwapilt
qweqwés fall in water
qw'eqw'í:lt uncover it
qweqwís narrow
Qweqw'ópelhp Kwakwapilt First Nation
qwés fall in water
qwéset push him/it in water
Qw'esi:tselálá Island off Seabird Island
qwéth' yellow glow
qwétxem get foggy
qwexwomeltses thumb
qw'eyélex dancing
qw'eyílex to dance
qw'eyilexáwtxw dance hall
qw'eyí:ylex to dance
qw'eyíylex to dance
qwéyqwelatst to squeal on him/her
qw'íles sprouting up
qwíliyéthel beard (hair on face)
qw'í:lt uncover it
qw'í:m get out of canoe/ car
qw'íméls unloading a canoe
qw'ímét unload it (canoe,etc)
qwiqwayúwel dandelions
qw'iqw'elá:m change of voice (boy)
qwíqwelats to gossip, gossipy
qwíqwelátst to gossip
qwíqwelex̲echem do a hula dance
qwíqwelh mountain ash
qw'íqw'em get out of canoe/ car
qw'íqw'emet unloading it (canoe,etc)
qw'iqw'emóthel to fish with line
qwíqwex̲w miss (when shooting)
qwíqwex̲wet to miss it (a shot)
qwíqwíy copper
qwiqwóyels orange (colour and the fruit)
qwítx̲ flowering dogwood flower, pacific dogwood flower
qwítx̲elhp pacific dogwood, flowering dogwood tree
qw'íwelh rough (of river)
qwíx̲letsest stirring
qw'íx̲w brown
qwíx̲w miss (when shooting)
qw'íx̲wes black person
qwíx̲wet to miss it (a shot)
qwíyeltsel do a hula dance
qwiyx̲t shake it
qwíyx̲thet shake yourself
qwlhét push it into water
qwlhí:xel shoe
qwlímó:les rough, rough texture
qwōhóls sticking out
qw'ō:l ear
qw'ó:leqwet whip it many times
qwólex̲wes black person
qw'ólhlexw notice it / him
qwó:ls boiling, making boil
Qwó:ls Harrison Hot springs
qw'o:ls sq'eyle canning
qwólst canning (it), boiling (it)
Qw'ó:ltl'el Kwantlen
qwómchest hug around the neck
qw'ómx̲west roll it up in a ball
qwó:pelhp devil's club
qw'ópx̲wem hitting on something
qwoqwát making a hole in it
qw'óqw'el tame
qwóqwel speaking
qwóqwelem smelling damp, rank
qw'óqw'elhlexw notice it / him
qwoqwel qwloythel radio
qwóqwelstexw to say it
qw'óqwet whip it
qwoqwex̲wlómét get irritated
qwóqwiyel getting yellow, turning yellow, turning green
qw'ox̲wemáléqep (have an) underarm smell
qwox̲wlómét get irritated
qwóyel turn yellow or green
qwsá:yel to throw out a net
qwsét push him/it in water
qwsuyel set a net
qw'x̲weltses Finger nail or Claw
qw'x̲wéltses fingernail (also: claw)
qw'x̲wélxel toenail
qx̲álh lots of times
qx̲ó:s lots of money
q'x̲ótel to argue, have a quarrel
q'a'í:lem be ancient
q'al go around an obstacle
q'á:l to believe
q'á:lets sharp turn of canoe
q'álp to shrink up
q'álpt to shrink it
q'alp'tem to shrink
q'á:lptem cramped
q'álq'elp'í:w inchworm
q'álq'éy guts, intestines
q'álq't tangle it
q'á:mi teenage girl
q'áp' contract a disease, catch a disease, get addi
q'ápels gather, collect
q'áp'et to tie it up
q'ápt gather it
q'aq'áwetsel dorsal fin
q'áq'elmet believing him/her
q'áq'elptem cramped
q'áq'elstexw to give (it) back, return (it)
q'áq'ep' catching a disease
q'áq'ep'et to tie it up
q'áq'et'em sweet
q'áq'etl' convulsions
q'áq'ewet paying him/her
q'áq'iw to howl
q'átx̲em make scrape, rattle sound
q'á:w to howl
q'áwet pay him/her
q'áwetsel dorsal fin
q'á:wthet To rest yourself
q'axí:l be a partner with him
q'axí:lt be a partner with him
q'á:yx̲elhp cascara (a plant )
q'e'ílem be ancient
q'eláq'a blackbird
q'élem camp, stay at a place
q'élém to make camp
q'eléts' rainshelter
q'eléts'éqwtel umbrella
q'eléx̲el a fence
q'eléx̲t to fence him in
q'elhál bow of a boat
Q'ellhólemétsel Killer Whale
q'élmel a camp
q'élmet to believe him/her
q'elóleq friend, buddy
q'élp to shrink up
q'elp'íw inchworm
q'élpt to shrink it
q'elptem have a cramp
q'élp'thet to shrink
q'elq'élém to make camp
q'elq'élets'éqwtel umbrella
q'elq'éléx̲el a fence
q'elq'élmel a camp
q'elq'élp' tangled on itself
q'elq'elptem have a cramp
q'elq'elq'et to answer (it)
q'elq'élq't tangle it
q'élq'et to answer (it)
q'élq'lexw tangle it
q'élq't tangle it
q'élq'xetel rags wound around ankles
q'elsiyáqem have/get a snowdrift
q'elstá:xw to fool him/her
q'élstexw to give (it) back, return (it), give back (tr.)
q'eltóléstexw Mix them up
q'emetst crumple it up
q'emō:lhp broad-leaf maple tree
q'emós to dip net
q'emó:stel a dip-net
q'emq'emō:lhp maple trees
q'emq'emós to dip net
q'emq'emst crumple it up
q'emts'et Crumple it up
q'ép to gather together
q'ép'lexw pass on a disease
q'ep'lómet catch a disease
q'épq'ép be gathering, many gathering
q'epq'epem collecting, gathering
q'epq'ép'lexw passing on a disease
q'eq'elstá:xw to fool him/her
q'éq'ewes surprised
q'éq'ewet to hang it on a nail or line
q'eq'ex̲elám to yell
q'eqexí:lt accompanying someone
q'eq'éy guts, intestines
q'eq'íw to howl
q'eq'iyós barrel, tub, load (of laundry)
q'eq'ótel to meet each other
q'eq'q'áq'etl' convulsions
q'eq'x̲ótel arguing back and forth
q'esí:ltel straps for berry basket
q'ésq'esetsel Spider
q'ésq'estetsel spider
q'et'emá:yelhp balsam fir
q'eth'ōwítsem put hands behind back
q'et'mí:l fir tree
q'etóléstexw mix (them) together
q'et'q'et'mí:l Fir Trees (Balsam Fir)
q'etx̲áls shivaree
q'éwe a cane
q'ewétem drumming
q'ewílem go around a bend
Q'ewílem Go around a bend or turn
q'ewí:lestel suspenders
q'éwq'ewe a cane
q'ewq'ewét drums
q'exí:lt accompany (him/her)
q'ex̲mí:l hog fennel
q'éx̲q'ex̲él can
q'ex̲q'ex̲el sqe'óleqw pop/fizzy drink
q'ex̲q'x̲el a tin can
q'ey wound around, tight, knotted
q'eyáweth'eláx̲el To coss your arms
q'eyáweth'xelem to cross your legs
q'éyestel to make a net
q'eyéx̲ whirlpool
q'éyex̲em whirlpool
q'éykw'et to bite (him/her/it)
q'éykw'etem (he/she/it) was bitten
q'éylexw to kill someone( accidentally)
q'éylóm it has been put away
q'eyós barrel, tub
q'éyq'ekw'et to bite (him/her/it)
q'éyq'ekw'etem (he/she/it) was being bitten
q'eyq'elts'iyósem whirlwind
q'eyq'emó:stel dip-net
q'éyq'esel to repair a net
q'éyq'eset tie it up
q'éyq'esetsel mend a net
q'éyq'estsel to make a net
q'eyq'ethá:m short of memory
q'eyq'ewethtelmel to cross your legs
q'éyq'ey (have) sore muscles
q'eyq'éyex̲em whirlpool
q'eyq'eyós barrel
q'éyq'eytl'thet to heal up (of a wound)
q'eyq'x̲ótel arguing, quarreling
q'éyset tie it up
q'éysetsel To make a net
q'éyt'e to swing
q'éytl'thet to heal up (of a wound)
q'éyt'o orange hunny suckle
q'é:ywet to hang it on a nail or line
q'eyx̲elám to yell
q'eyx̲esílém partially blind
q'eyx̲ó:les pupil (of eye)
q'íq'ewethet to lean over it
q'íq'ewílem go round a bend in the river
q'íq'ex̲el to turn black
q'íq'exwet to tighten it
q'íqiwelh have a miscarriage
q'í:wélh have a miscarriage
q'í:wethet to lean over it
q'íx̲el to turn black, become black
q'íxwet to tighten it
q'lhól bow of a boat
q'óleq friend, buddy
q'ólthet return
q'ópthet crowding together
q'óq'ey sick
q'óq'eylexw to kill (him/her/it)
q'oq'éylhtset to kill for (him/her/it)
q'óq'eystexw make him/her sick
q'óq'eyt to kill (him/her/it)
q'oqéythet kill yourself
q'óq'eytses (have) hurt hand
q'óq'eyxel lame
q'oq'ilmel to die
q'óq'iy sickness (also sperm)
q'óq'iyáwtxw hospital
q'oq'óthet join in
q'ótel to meet each other
q'ótelt put (them) together
q'ó:thet join in
q'ó:wel howl (as coyote)
q'ówem howl (dog), or crow (rooster)
q'owét to drum, a drum
q'ōwlets go around a bend in water
q'ōwletsem go round a bend
q'óx̲el suckerfish
q'óx̲esem put your head back
q'óxiylt go with (tr.)
q'ó:y to die
q'oyátl'iye snail, slug
q'ó:yélhtset to kill for (him/her/it)
q'oyéx̲em whirlpool
q'oyí:ts elk
Q'oyí:ts moose
q'ó:yt to kill someone/something on purpose
q'óythet kill yourself
q'óyxilthóme go with you
q'pá:ls gather, collect
q'pels gathering, collecting
q'pém to collect, gather
q'pet to gather (them)
q'pét gather s-th, pick up s-th (stuff that's scattered about), collect s-th, gather it up, pick them up
q'péthet to crowd together
q'thá:m short of money
q'uq'ewílem going around a bend
q'x̲ótel to argue, have a quarrel
qwá get a hole
qwahéylém crawl through
qwa:l to speak
qwá:l mosquito
qwálats hole in a bucket
qwálhecháls to stir
qwá:ls to drill
qwálxtem stormy with snow
qwáqel sprout up
qwaqwá:ls drill
qwáqwats'et belching, burping
qwát make a hole in it
qwáts'et to belch, to burp
qw'át'ts'em sound of water slushing
qw'á:ychep sparks, red-hot ashes
qwáyel be yellow, got yellow (be greenish)
qwáylx̲letsetst stirring
qw'á:yt scorch it
qwáyúwél dandelion
qwayx̲élechem do a hula dance
qwá:yx̲t shake it
qwá:yx̲thet shade yourself
qw'e'áts little suckerfish with a big mouth
qwehá go through
qwe'íqwepsem (have a) scrawny neck
qwe'íqweqs (have) a thin nose
qwe'íqwqeqw scrawny
qw'el to get a rash
qw'él over-ripe, over-cooked
qw'elá:m change of voice (boy)
qweláts to gossip
qwélatses fir bough
qwelátst to squeal on him/her
qw'élém to barbecue
qw'eléqel cliff
qwél:és whale
qwelhíxálem put your shoes on
qwelhíxel shoe
qwelhlyúwelh big wooden dish
qwelhqwélhet push it into water
qwélhxélem put your shoes on
qw'elíteq sea-gull
qwellhí:xel shoes
qwélmet yell at somone
qwel'óp apples, crabapples (the fruit)
qwelópelhp apple trees, crabapple trees
qweló:ythetel record player, cd player, recorder, cassette player
qweloythílemstexw te ketó to play the guitar
qwelqwá:l small float for nets (made from singed cedar)
qw'élqw'el to get a rash
qw'élqw'él over-ripe, over-cooked
qwelqwél:es whales
qw'elqw'elíteq sea-gulls
qwelqwelíwel thinking about it
qwélqwelmet yelling at somone
qwelqweló:ythel somebody always talking, talkative
qwelqweló:ythetel record player, cd player
qwelqwélxel fine snow
qw'elqw'ō:l ears
qwelqwó:pelhp devil's club (several)
qwel'qwóyels oranges, many orange things (colour and fruit)
qwéls to boil, boil (intr.)
qwélst to can (it), boil (it), boil (tr.)
qwélstexw to say it
qw'éltel barbecue-stick
qwélxel fine snow
qwélxem snowstorm
qwelxóme real fine snow
qw'elx̲wéltses fingernails(also: claws)
qw'elx̲wélxel toenail
qwelx̲wometses thumb
qw'elyilexáwyxw dance hall
qw'ém come out (of hair)
qwémchest hug around the neck
qwemchíwét to hug him/her (around waist)
qwemchó:ls cranberry
qwémélép cottonwood bark
qw'emét pull out (hair)
qw'émet pull out (hair)
qw'eméwst pluck it (bird)
qw'emílep to weed
Qwemílíts Chilliwack Mountain
qw'emó:thel to fish with line
qw'émqw'ém come out (of hair)
qwemqwemchíwet to hug him/her (around waist)
qwemqwemchó:ls cranberry
qw'emqw'émet pull out (hair)
qw'emqw'eméwst pluck it (bird)
qwémqwémx̲w lump
qwemqwémx̲wtses wrist bone
qwémqwemx̲wxel ankle
Qwemth'í:les Mt. Ogilvie
qwémx̲w lump
qw'emx̲west roll it up in a ball
qwémx̲wtses wrist bone
qwémx̲wxel ankle
qwe'óp apple, crabapple (the fruit)
qwe'ó:pelhp apple tree, crabapple tree
qwe'op sqe'óleqw apple juice
qweqwá:l small float for nets (made from singed cedar
qweqwáqel sprout up
qw'eq'wa:ychep lots of sparks, many red-hot ashes
qw'eqw'él to get a rash
qw'éqw'élém to barbecue
Qweqwe'ópelhp kwakwapilt
qweqwés fall in water
qw'eqw'í:lt uncover it
qweqwís narrow
Qweqw'ópelhp Kwakwapilt First Nation
qwés fall in water
qwéset push him/it in water
Qw'esi:tselálá Island off Seabird Island
qwéth' yellow glow
qwétxem get foggy
qwexwomeltses thumb
qw'eyélex dancing
qw'eyílex to dance
qw'eyilexáwtxw dance hall
qw'eyí:ylex to dance
qw'eyíylex to dance
qwéyqwelatst to squeal on him/her
qw'íles sprouting up
qwíliyéthel beard (hair on face)
qw'í:lt uncover it
qw'í:m get out of canoe/ car
qw'íméls unloading a canoe
qw'ímét unload it (canoe,etc)
qwiqwayúwel dandelions
qw'iqw'elá:m change of voice (boy)
qwíqwelats to gossip, gossipy
qwíqwelátst to gossip
qwíqwelex̲echem do a hula dance
qwíqwelh mountain ash
qw'íqw'em get out of canoe/ car
qw'íqw'emet unloading it (canoe,etc)
qw'iqw'emóthel to fish with line
qwíqwex̲w miss (when shooting)
qwíqwex̲wet to miss it (a shot)
qwíqwíy copper
qwiqwóyels orange (colour and the fruit)
qwítx̲ flowering dogwood flower, pacific dogwood flower
qwítx̲elhp pacific dogwood, flowering dogwood tree
qw'íwelh rough (of river)
qwíx̲letsest stirring
qw'íx̲w brown
qwíx̲w miss (when shooting)
qw'íx̲wes black person
qwíx̲wet to miss it (a shot)
qwíyeltsel do a hula dance
qwiyx̲t shake it
qwíyx̲thet shake yourself
qwlhét push it into water
qwlhí:xel shoe
qwlímó:les rough, rough texture
qwōhóls sticking out
qw'ō:l ear
qw'ó:leqwet whip it many times
qwólex̲wes black person
qw'ólhlexw notice it / him
qwó:ls boiling, making boil
Qwó:ls Harrison Hot springs
qw'o:ls sq'eyle canning
qwólst canning (it), boiling (it)
Qw'ó:ltl'el Kwantlen
qwómchest hug around the neck
qw'ómx̲west roll it up in a ball
qwó:pelhp devil's club
qw'ópx̲wem hitting on something
qwoqwát making a hole in it
qw'óqw'el tame
qwóqwel speaking
qwóqwelem smelling damp, rank
qw'óqw'elhlexw notice it / him
qwoqwel qwloythel radio
qwóqwelstexw to say it
qw'óqwet whip it
qwoqwex̲wlómét get irritated
qwóqwiyel getting yellow, turning yellow, turning green
qw'ox̲wemáléqep (have an) underarm smell
qwox̲wlómét get irritated
qwóyel turn yellow or green
qwsá:yel to throw out a net
qwsét push him/it in water
qwsuyel set a net
qw'x̲weltses Finger nail or Claw
qw'x̲wéltses fingernail (also: claw)
qw'x̲wélxel toenail
qw'át'ts'em sound of water slushing
qw'á:ychep sparks, red-hot ashes
qw'á:yt scorch it
qw'e'áts little suckerfish with a big mouth
qw'el to get a rash
qw'él over-ripe, over-cooked
qw'elá:m change of voice (boy)
qw'élém to barbecue
qw'eléqel cliff
qw'elíteq sea-gull
qw'élqw'el to get a rash
qw'élqw'él over-ripe, over-cooked
qw'elqw'elíteq sea-gulls
qw'elqw'ō:l ears
qw'éltel barbecue-stick
qw'elx̲wéltses fingernails(also: claws)
qw'elx̲wélxel toenail
qw'elyilexáwyxw dance hall
qw'ém come out (of hair)
qw'emét pull out (hair)
qw'émet pull out (hair)
qw'eméwst pluck it (bird)
qw'emílep to weed
qw'emó:thel to fish with line
qw'émqw'ém come out (of hair)
qw'emqw'émet pull out (hair)
qw'emqw'eméwst pluck it (bird)
qw'emx̲west roll it up in a ball
qw'eq'wa:ychep lots of sparks, many red-hot ashes
qw'eqw'él to get a rash
qw'éqw'élém to barbecue
qw'eqw'í:lt uncover it
Qw'esi:tselálá Island off Seabird Island
qw'eyélex dancing
qw'eyílex to dance
qw'eyilexáwtxw dance hall
qw'eyí:ylex to dance
qw'eyíylex to dance
qw'íles sprouting up
qw'í:lt uncover it
qw'í:m get out of canoe/ car
qw'íméls unloading a canoe
qw'ímét unload it (canoe,etc)
qw'iqw'elá:m change of voice (boy)
qw'íqw'em get out of canoe/ car
qw'íqw'emet unloading it (canoe,etc)
qw'iqw'emóthel to fish with line
qw'íwelh rough (of river)
qw'íx̲w brown
qw'íx̲wes black person
qw'ō:l ear
qw'ó:leqwet whip it many times
qw'ólhlexw notice it / him
qw'o:ls sq'eyle canning
Qw'ó:ltl'el Kwantlen
qw'ómx̲west roll it up in a ball
qw'ópx̲wem hitting on something
qw'óqw'el tame
qw'óqw'elhlexw notice it / him
qw'óqwet whip it
qw'ox̲wemáléqep (have an) underarm smell
qw'x̲weltses Finger nail or Claw
qw'x̲wéltses fingernail (also: claw)
qw'x̲wélxel toenail
sá'íw have a hard time
sakweláx arrow, gun
sálekweláx arrow, gun
s'álem a pole
saleqíws pants (several pairs)
s'aléts trunk of tree
s'álhtel food
s'álhtelóthel snack (n.)
s'álqsel tip of one's nose
sá:ltel baskets
sa:lth'tem be dizzy
sá:lts'tem be dizzy
sá:q bracken fern root
sáq't split it (wood)
sásetet to pass (it) [as at a meal]
sásewel boxed lunch
sasex̲em bitter
sásq'ets Sasquatch
sátelhtset To pass it to (him/her/it)
sátelhtst to pass to [a person]
sátet to pass (it) [as at a meal], to hand [as in passing food at the table]
sá:tl'atl older-brothers, older sisters, older siblings (or cousins)
s'átl'q outside
s'átl'qmel outside part of a house
sáts'-ets' to stutter
sáwel boxed lunch
sawel'álá lunch pail
sawéts'em rustling sound
s'áwkw'emálá suitcase
sáx̲em bitter
sá:y wool, animal hair
sáyém to ache, sore
sá:yt'els tickling
sá:yt't tickle him/her
sá:yt'tem get tickled
sá:yx̲wem tickled
sá:yx̲wet tickle him/her
sch'a'áls shelf
schachexw married (for man)
sch'ách'exw be silent
scháchexwmet propose to (her)
sch'ákwx̲ seplíl fry bread
sch'áletstel chair
sch'ats'el get silent, become quiet
sch'á:yxwels dried meat
schech'a'áls shelf
schechewó:t smart ( of several), very smart
schechim backpack
schechí:ya strawberries
schechí:yá:lhp strawberry bush
scheláka a carp(fish)
schelá:w be inside out
schelcháletstel chairs
schelcheláka many carps (fish)
schelhá:liya top of ear
schelhó:ythel upper lip
sch'eqw'ōwelh basket weaving
schewchewtá:lh son-in-law or daughter-in-law
schewíts (have) back towards him/her
schewót smart
schéxwem South wind, warm wind, West wind
Schéxwem North wind
schéxwemet propose to (her)
schéxwmet Propose to (her)
schí:lh first born child
schim backpack
schí:m Backpack
schí:wetálh sons-in-law, daughters-in-law
schiwtá:lh son-in-law or daughter-in-law
schí:ya strawberry
schí:yá:lhp strawberry bush
schókwelhta skwí:x nickname
schókwelhta ts'éts spipe visa
sch'ó:lha leaf
scho'olelha leaf
s'ehó wrapped up
s'ehólets pocket, in a pocket
Seksekwóllh Lillouwet people, Douglas people
sékw'emíy birch tree
Sekwóllh Lillouwet people, Douglas people
sékw'sekw'emíy village at junction of Semiault Creek and Chilliwack River'
selá hidden away
selá:wa humble
selchím how, be how
selchí:meleqel what does it sound like?
selchí:mleqel What does it sound like?
selchímomex what does it look like? What colour is it?
selélets two diferent things
s'eleliya dream [the thing]
seleplíl breads (plural)
séles get drunk
s'elhtel Food
selí:kw broken
s'elí:les chests
Selísi Mount Slesse; village at mouth of Slesse Creek onto Chilliwack River
selístel little basket
selíx laying on it's side
s'élíyá dream [the thing]
seló:lh to move (to new house)
seló:ytheqw raspberry
selsálth'tem be dizzy
selsá:y wool, animal hair
sélsel spinning stick
sélseltel spindle, hand spinner
selsí:l cloth
selsílawtxw tent
selsí:le grandparents
séltl'o eldest child, oldest sibling
sélts' make a circle around, circle a fire
semalelá:lh high-class person
Semá:th Sumas
semáxel be barefoot
sémele already had a baby
semíkw' all of them (people)
semlóthel riverbank
S'em'oméla Thompson people
semóye bee, honeybee
semsemáxel being barefoot
semyó cheap
Semyó:me Semiahmoo (White Rock, BC)
seplí:l bread
sepsáp stubborn
seq' it split open
seq'á:lí:ya ear-splitting
seq'ét split it (wood)
seqíws pants
seqíwsem put on one's pants
seq'seq' it split open (of several)
seqsíqetsel roof
séqwemí:l cedar bark skirt
séqw'emí:ws cedar bark skirt
seqw'seqw'emí:l cedar bark skirt
sesásq'ets Sasquatches
sesex̲we'áléx̲eth' to wet the bed
sesiltl'e eldest child
sesíq' a crack
sesí:si always scared
sesí:silexw accidentally scare him/her
sesí:silómet to scare yourself
séti city
sétl'atel older-brother, older sister, older sibling
sét'xt tickle his/her foot
sewíp have a heavy load
s'ewiwtses right hand
s'ewolem toy
sewolem sports, games, plays
s'ewólemílep park, playground
sewsewíp have a heavy load
sex̲éylem move over
séx̲séx̲wátel bladder
sex̲séx̲we to pee (usually man)
séx̲w split roots from wrong end
séx̲wátel bladder
séx̲we to pee (usually man)
sex̲we'áléx̲eth' to wet the bed
sexwe'ay̱íwsem wet your pants
sex̲we'ayíwsem wet your pants
sey'álwes courage
s'eyí:ws to the right, right side
s'eyí:ws í:lwelh right side of body
s'eyíwtses right hand
seyíyex̲ newt
s-hásem a sneeze
s'há:y canoe-making
s-hí:lekw ready
shíyqetsel baked, put in the oven
s-hómkw hummid
s-hóqwem a smell
shúkw'álá sugar-bowl
shúkwa telómet artificial sweetener
shúkwe sugar
shúkwet sugar it
shúshekwet sugar it
Shushxwápqel Shushwap longhouse
shw'áp'ewí:ls dish towel
shxemxwemeqéyls can or bottle opener
shxóxw rabbit (larger type)
shxw'áléx brother/siter in law of the opposite sex (brother in law, sister in law)
shxw'áp'ewí:ls dish towel
shxw'áthetel cloud, cloudy
Shxwa:y Skway
shxw'á:ye be in the centre, be in the middle
shxwá:yetses middle finger
shxwch'á:yxwels fish-drying rack
shxwe'álexáwt bedroom
shxwe'álex̲eth bed
shxwe'álex̲etháwtxw bedroom
shxwe'áx̲eth bed
shxwe'áx̲etháwtxw bedroom
shxwehóthes veil
shxwe'íqw'els eraser
shxwelalathílé cupboard, shelf
shxw'el'álex siblings-in-law
shxwelalí places/areas where things are at, where it's fromplaces [noun: a place, etc.]
shxwelám echo
shxwel'áthetel clouds
shxwelathílé cupboard, shelf
shxwelelá:m shaman, Indian doctor
shxwélem where someone goes
shxwelexwxwó:s thunderbirds
shxwelí spirit, life spirit , soul, spirit of a living person
shxwelí:lá:má:lá shoulder
shxwelíláx̲el armpit
shxwelíles cheek
shxwelimá:le stores
shxwelís kw'es ítettset place that we sleep
shxwelméxwelh skwí:x indian name
shxwelókw' wrapped up
shxwelólewú turnips
shxwelómet sofa
shxwelóqw'ewí:ls dish towel
shxw'elóthestses palm of hand
shxweló:thesxel sole of foot
shxwelp'életstel toilet paper (several)
shxwelt'álh bridge
shxwelxwelí many life forces
shxwelxwlí places/areas where something is at, or from
shxwemá be open
shxwémaltsel wolverine
shxwemamaqel be open
shxwemáqel be open
shxwémeqéyls can or bottle opener
shxwemlá:lekw aunts or uncles (or parent's cousins)
shxwémlexw do him/her a favour
shxwemlí:kw aunt or uncle (or parent's cousin)
shxwemlóxchexw you did me a favour
shxwemqó:m water-basket
shxwe'ó:thesxel sole of foot
shxwe'ó:thesxel~shxwe'óthesxe sole of foot
shxwep'életstel toilet paper
shxweqw'élqstel a nose-ring
shxwetiyéqethel sassy, answering back
shxwetoleólestel eye glasses
shxwetxwítel urinal, bed pan
shxwewáli parents
shxwewá:y parent
shxwexwá hard-working
shxwexwó:s thunder, it's thundering
shxwexwó:s mo:kw' thunderbird, thunder
shxw'éy what it's good for
shxw'éyelh to be healthy
shxw'éyelth be in good health
shxweyó:yes tool
shxwi'atl'qels paint
shxwí:kw'els garbage
shxw'í:lá:má:lá shoulder
shxw'iláx̲el armpit
shxw'íláx̲el Armpit
shxw'íles cheek
shxwimála store
shxwimá:le a store
shxw'ímex where one walks
shxwíq'els a file (tool)
shxwíqw'estel face cloth
shxwítel urinal, bed pan
shxwíxweqwels an iron
shxwixwóxwth' a little crazy
shxwiyáxkel elk
shxwiyélhtel ashes, cinders
shxw'íyem health, strength
shxwiyémtel belt
shxwíyós early-bird
shxwíyxwiy be easy to wake up
shxwkokwí:l a hiding place
sh(xw)kw'ekw'í rafters
shxwlakelí lock (n.)
shxwlalamá:lá bottle
shxwlá:m shaman, Indian doctor
shxwlám where one is going
shxwlámá:lá bottle
shxwlathílé cupboard
shxwlemóthetále pit made by indian doctor
shxwlhíhets'els a saw
shxwlí where it's at, where it's from, a place
shxwlístexw to care about it
shxwmáth'elqel a liar
shxwmó:l to beg
shxwmó:mel to beg
shxwmót'estel direction marker
shxwokwe'ekw'els, or something numb
shxwókwel Loon
shxw'ólewú turnip
shxw'ó:met sofa
shxw'opestel towel
shxwō:qel Whistling White Swan
shxwoqw'ewí:ls dish towel
shxw'oqw'íls dish rag
shx̲wṓqw'tel canoe pole
shxw'óthestses palm of hand
shxwótkwewel to be hollow
shxwótqwelwetem washboard
shxwoweth'ílep shovel
shxw'ōwhámél Ohamil
Shxw'ōwhámél Ohamil
shxwóxw Rabbit (larg type).
shxwóxwel lifted up
shxwóxwth' crazy
Shx̲woyemelh New Westminster
shxwp'áp'eth' sewing machine
shxwpípewels a freezer
shxwqáqelets' wool-spinning machine
shxwqó:m water-basket
shxwqwáylhecháls long-handled stirring spoon
shxwqw'élqstel Nose-ring
shxwqweqwá:ls burer, auger
shxwqwó:ls pot (for boiling)
shxwqwó:lthels a wood carving
shxwsiyám boss
shxwtále'álá purse, wallet
Shxwtále'álá Purse/Wallet
shxwt'álh bridge
shxwt'ás what’s it like, what’s it doing?
shxwt'át'ekwel ferry
shxwt'at'ekwels boat
shxwt'át'ekwels stimót ferry boat
shxwtatí:m telephone
shxwt'elémels glue
shxwtélhtses a hammer
shxwtelí where you come from
shxwtélqel answer
shxwteltóle'ólestel eye-glasses
shxwtetatí:m telephones
shxwtéxelqeyls wool carder
shxwtéxelqéyls a wool carder
shxwth'á:lhtel cedar strips for baskets
shxwth'ámqels scissors
shxwth'ámqels~sth'ámqels scissors
shxwtháyelets rudder
shxwtháyelets~tháyeletstel rudder
shxwth'éx̲welwetem washing machine
shxwth'ox̲wewí:ls dish pan, dish water
shxwth'oxwi:les dishwasher
shxwtí'álá teapot
shxwtiti'álá teapot
shxwtitós safe place to cross river
shxwtíyeqel answer
shxwtl'ép deep
shxwtl'épstexw make it deep
shxwtl'etl'ep very deep, deeper
shxwtl'etl'ép deep
shxwtló:s loud
shxwtóle'ólestel eye-glasses
shxwt'ólestel window - shade
shxwt'ót'epels tool for wood
shxwts'ákwx̲els frying-pan
shxwts'á:yxwélwetem drier
shxwúwe cougar
shxwúxwe ambitious
shxwxóxekw'em bathtub
shxwyáx̲q'els pouch
shxwyóys employee
s'i'hó wrapped up
s'íkw' get lost, be lost
síkw' get skinned
s'íkw'els garbage
síkw'em skin pulls off
síkw'et skin it
s'í:l cloth
sí:l cloth
siláw more than…
sílawtxw tent
sí:lchept start it with a stick (fire)
sí:lcheptel stick to start fires
sí:le grandparent
s'í:les chest
silís (have) sharp teeth or fangs
silíxw slow, slow down
silíxwstexw make it slow
siló:lém year
sí:ltem twined, twisted up
s'í:ltexw thick planks for side of house
s'i:ltexwím Plank Building
s'iltexwím plank building
silyó:lh pieces of wood, pieces of firewood
silyó:llh young girl
simáléqep a bad smell
s'ímex how someone walks, gait
síq under
síq' hard earth, hard clay
siqetsel roof
síqetsel roof
síqw'em peel cedar bark
sísekw'em skin pulls off
sísekw'et skin it
sísele granny, grandpa
síseltl'e older
siselts'iyósem spining, whirling
sísem feel something creepy
sisemóye bee
sísemóye bee, honeybee, hornet, wasp
siseqíws little pants (underpants)
sísesem feel something creepy
sísex̲et move it over
sísex̲wem to wade
sí:si be scared, be afraid, be nervous
s'í:sí scared
sí:silexw accidentally scare him/her
s'í:silómet to scare yourself
sí:silómet to scare yourself
sí:simet to be scared of (him/her/it)
sí:sistexw to scare him/her/it
sisiyá:m chiefs, respected leaders
sisq'elísem to whistle through teeth
sistaxw scaring him/her/it
sí:stel little basket
sisx̲éylem move over
sí:tel basket
s'íth'em clothes, dress
s'ith'emáwtxw clothing store
síthikwi Jesus
S'íthikwi Jesus
s'í:wes a lesson
s'íwes teaching
s'iwesá:ylhem teachings for children
sí:wí:qe men, male (creatures or plants)
sixálh Sechelt
Sixálh Sechelt
síx̲et move it over
sixwáp Shushwap
Sí:xwap Shushwap people
síx̲wem to wade
siyachís right arm
siyaléqep to smell good
siyá:m chief, respected leader, leader, respected/wealthy person
Siyá:m Chief, Respected elder
sí:yá:m chiefs, respected leaders
siyá:ye Friend
siyáye friend
sí:yá:ye friends
siyelyólexwa elder
siyelyólexwe many elders
siyét'e Tseatch
siyéx̲cha coupon
Siyi:ts:em beige
siyolexwálh deceased elders
siyólexwe elder
Siyólexwe Elder
siyólh wood, firewood
siyómelh belongs to chief, in style of chief
siyó:yseqw be wearing a hat
síyt'eqem have to pee
síyt't tickle him/her
síyt'tem get tickled
síyx̲wet tickle him/her
sk'ámeth' Camas (plant)
skáslekem illegitimate child
sk'ek'áxwe dried saskatoon berries
sk'ek'iyáp coyote
skekwós ceiling
sk'emk'ámeth' Camas plants
sk'í:l pika (rock rabbit)
sklú a screw
skoti real crazy
skwalám storage basket
skw'alelhew spouse's parent
skwálepel something hidden away
skw'álhew spouse's parent
skwá:lhew parents in law, in-laws
Skwáli Skwali
skwálōws got murdered
skw'á:lx̲ immature bald eagle
skwá:m storage basket
Skw'átets Squatits
skw'áts eyesight
skwátsem a scream
skw'á:y can't, can't be, impossible
skw'áywelh cranky, ill-natured
skw'echósem mirror
skw'echostel window
skw'echóstel window
skw'echó:steló:les eye-glasses
skw'ekw'ílwes parent of child's husband/wife
skw'ékw'ith helpless person
skw'ekw'íytel ladder
skwekwó:tel separated (in marrige)
skw'ékw'qáq Robin
skw'ekw'xwós the hail
skwél waterfall
skwelálhchiyelh what he/she owes
skw'elchóstel mirrors, windows
skwélemel handle of a spoon
skw'elqwálx̲ immature bald eagle
skw'élwés parent of child's husband/wife
skw'elxám numbers
skw'elyáx̲el bat
skwetáxw inside (house, enclosure)
skwetaxwó:lwelh inner side, inner lining
skwetáxwstexw keep it inside
skwéth'kweth little grouse, wollow grouse
skwéth'kweth' Little Grouse, Wallow Grouse
skwethkwthá several piles
skwetóxwes mask [any kind, eg. Halloween]
skwetxwós ceiling
skwetxwós or skwós ceiling
skw'exá:m number
skw'exó:s month/moon
skw'exó:s sq'óq'ey menstrual period
skwíkwel small waterfall
skwíkwexel baby sockeye salmon
skw'íkw'iy stingy
Skw'ikw'iyá:la Coquahalla river
skw'íkwiylets lame
skw'íles what day is it?
skw'ílhew father-in-law, mother-in-law, spouse's parent, parent-in-law
skwímeth little roundmouth sucker fish
skw'ítlets lame
skw'íts'ólés cross-eyed
skwíx name
skwixō:mex name of place
skwixu:mexw Name of (a) place
skw'iyéth slave
skw'íykw'iy real stingy
Skw'iykw'íylets Village
skw'íylets to have a limp
skw'iytel stairs
skw'íytel ladder
skwíyx̲t to do to someone
skwíyx̲thet something that you do
skw'kw'iyéth slave
skwókwep hill
skw'ókw'es the heat
skwokwetóythel (have the) mouth round and open with rounded lips
skwokwílála hiding places
skwokwílálá a hiding place
skw'ólewes buckets, pails, kettles
skw'ōlmexw blackberry
skw'ṓlmexw Blackberry
skw'ōlmexwelhp blackberry bush
skwól swáyel birthday
skw'ótsesem a mirror for seeing your face
skwó:wech sturgeon
skwówéls raven
Skwówéls Raven
skw'ówes a bucket, pail, kettle
skwó:yex̲thet something that you’re doing
skwó:yx̲thet a doing, what someone did
skwthá a pile, piled up
skwúkw cooking, meal (n.)
skwúkwel going to school
skwúkwelstéleq teacher
skwukwtisláts stink-bag (skunk)
skwúláwtxw a school
slálem alhqéy tortoise
slálem álhqey turtle
slálex̲et torch, flashlight
slá:m spirit power of an indian doctor
slát night
sláx̲et torch, flashlight
slá:y bark from Douglas fir
slehá:l slahal game
slekólte'áwtxw casino
slelát night
slelá:y bark from Douglas fir
slelexwíws body
slelós fat, lard
sle'óles facing away
sle'ólwelh on the other side of, other side
sle'ó:thel on other side (of river etc.)
slépets something that gets sent, something sent
sleqleqwe'ala pocket
sleq'ó:lwelh side of body
sléqwe'ala pocket
sleslésxel bone-marrow
slésxel bone-marrow
slets'éleq brother in law's wife
sléts'elhp one tree
sléts'es one o'clock
slets'lets'ōweyelh half-brother or half-sister
slets'ōweyelh half-brother or half-sister
slets'ṓweyelh half brother or half sister
slewi:ws skirt to the ankle
slewíy inner bark of red cedar
slewlewíy many pieces of inner bark of red cedar
slexiws pants
sléx̲léx̲tses fingers
slexléxwelh many canoes
slexlexwíws body
sléx̲léx̲xel toes
sléx̲tses finger
sléxwelh canoe
slexwelhi:m canoeing
sléxwelhmet raid in a canoe
slexwíws body
slexwlháwtxw canoe shed
sléx̲xel toe
slhákw'em a breath
slhálheq lying on the ground
slhálheq' be lying down
slhálhli little woman
slhá:lí woman
slhálqi soaked
slhálts' mean
slháwel mat, matress
slháwél sword fern
slhá:wels te pípehó:m frog-leaf
slhelél:ets bum
slhelemexwtel lettuce
slhél:ets bum
slhélets rump
slhelháx̲ be stiff (arm, foot)
slhelhlá:li little women
slheliyó:lh young girl
slhellhá:lí women (several)
slhellhíleqw flesh
slhelq'á:tses Fridays
slhém:exw rain
slhémexw the rain, rain (n.)
slhémoqel havving tooth/teeth missing
slheq'á:tses five o'clock
slhéq'lhéq'ōwelh lower back
slhéq'ōwelh lower back
slhílets'es wind-dried salmon
slhílhélets little bum
slhíqw flesh
slhíqwetsel fish strips for drying
slhíts'es wind-dried salmon
slhí:xws Wednesday
slholhekw'íwel speechless
slholhex̲wéleqsel have snot hanging from nose
slholhex̲wélqsel wild turkey
slhóp' soup
slhq'á:tses Friday, 5 o'clock
slhq'él:exw knowledge, knowing (it)
slhqw'á:y cedar-bark mat
slí:leqw loose slack
slílexwelh calm
slilk'yáp (little) coyote
slílōwya seagull
slíluye seagull
slí:m sandhill crane
slímiyeqwxel pigeon-toed
slíts' full, filled up
slíw in [used for inside box, object, etc.], inside (a hollow object)
slókwech white trout
sló:ltes to look sad
slós fat, lard, oil, grease
smált rock, also mountain
smált poyp chimney
smámalyí to be married, married
smámelet mountain
smámth'el a little bit proud
smámth'eqel smart-alec
smátexwtel husband's brother, wife's sister
smath'el proud, stuck up, arrogant
smá:yeleq waves
smékw'em a second-hand thing
smelá:lh high-class person
smelám adopted child
smélátel womb, uterus
smelmált lots of rocks
smelmelám adopted child
smelmeltáléqel kidney
smelmómeleqw mixed up (of many things)
smeltáléqel kidney
Smémeqw'o Herrling Island
smeméyeth meat
sméq'ólh leftovers [food taken home]
sméq'ólhálá doggy bag
smeq'óth leftovers
sméq'óth leftovers(to take home)
smeq'othálá doggy-bag
sméqsel have a big nose
Sméqw'meqw'o Herrling Island
smestíyexw soul
sméteqsel snot
smeth'méth'qel brains
smeth'qel brains
smetméteqsel snot
sméts' rouge
smex̲álh caterpiller
sméya a bay
sméyeth meat
sméyethálá tray for meat
smílha winter spirit dance
smílha'áwtxw smoke house
smímelha winter spirit dance
smímeq sunk
smímex̲alh caterpiller
smímex̲álh caterpiller
smímeyáth butterfly
smómeleqw mixed
smómeq'oth leftovers
smōqw'e great blue heron
smōqw'mōqw'e great blue herons
smóst'iyethel (have) pursed lips
smótheqw fish oil
smótx̲w tattle-tale
s'ókw'ches take an arm, hand
sókw'em outer cedar-bark
s'ókw'stexw to carry on one's arm, in purse
sólekw'em outer cedar-bark
s'ō:leqw' suffering pain
só:les drunk
sóles get drunk
s'ólethes face
s'ólex̲we clam
sólex̲wel grass
s'ólh our (emphasizing), respect, respected
s'ó:lhqw' ragged
s'ó:lmexw mermaid
s'ó:m an order, order (n.)
S'omél:a Thompson people
s'ó:pels ten o'clock
s'ópels ten o'clock
s'ópels qas te isá:les twelve o'clock
s'ópels qas te sléts'es eleven o'clock
s'ó:qw afterbirth
s'óqw' something you hook onto
sōqw't search for it
Só:tets South wind, North wind, East wind, cold wind
s'ótheqw baked
s'othes face
s'óthes face
s'oth'ó:mes shawl (big)
s'oth'ó:mōsem put on a shall
s'oth'ó:mṓsem Put on a shall
s'óx̲we clam, fresh-water mussel
só:x̲wel grass
sóyéx̲el a sunset
s'ó:ytheqw raspberry
s'ó:ytheqwelhp raspberry plant
sp'áleq'em flowers
spá:lxw blue camas ( a root)
sp'áp'eth' sewn
spapí:l (be) buried, planted
sp'ap'ílh be sober
spáplhx̲el meadow
spapx̲íwel have your legs spread
sp'á:q'em flower
spatálép thigh
sp'a:th' skunk currant
sp'á:th' wild currants
spá:th bear
spáthélets bear dung
sp'á:th'elhp wild currant bush
spathó:llh baby bear (black)
spehá:ls wind
spekw'ém a spore, a blossom
speláwél mole
spél:exw chicken-pox
spélhx̲el prarie
spelmála root cellar
speló:l crows (large)
spelpélemálá root cellar
spelpél:exw chicken-pox
sp'élp'elxwem lungs
spelpoleqwíth'a ghost, corpse
spelpóleqwíth'a ghost, corpse
spelpúl spoons
spelwálh last year
sp'élxwem lungs
spepáth bears
spepí:ls planted, buried
spepípewels freezer
speplól crow (small)
speqá:s white Fraser River spring salmon
sp'eqéy patched up
sp'eq'p'íq' white spots on skin
spetá:lép upper leg
sp'ewéy Patched up
spex̲elís tight (of clothes)
spéxw tripe, animal stomach
spexwpéxwqel many seeds
spéxwqel (fine airborne) seed
spí:l (the thing) buried, planted
spí:ls planted, buried
spil s'alhtel vegetables
sp'íp'ehá:th' speckled trout
sp'íp'elh flat
sp'íp'elheqw have a flat head
sp'íp'eqw'el turning purple
spípew frozen
spípewels freezer
spípewels-kw'óxwe freezer
spípew-kw'óxwe freezer
spipiyólwelh put a hand on hip
sp'íq' white spots on skin
sp'íqw'el turn purple
spí:w ice
spíxw te seplí:l bread-crumb
Spíyem Spuzzum
spíyólwelh put a hand on hip
sp'lhíq' beside
sploeqwíth'a ghost, corpse
spó:l crow (large)
sp'óleq'es bald eagles
spoleqwíth'a ghost, corpse
spoléx̲wem steamed
spólqw seplil flour
spó:ltsep cut-throat trout
spólx̲wem steam (noun)
spopeleqwíth'a pygmy owl
spópeqw mould
sp'óp'etl'em cigarette, smoke
spópex̲welsá:ls spray gun
spópiy bent, crooked
sp'óq'es bald eagle
spotelálá mast
sp'ótl'em cigarette, smoke (n.)
spótl'em Cigarette
sp'ótl'emálá pipe
spú' a fart
spú'amal stink-bag (skunk)
spúl spoon
sqá:l stolen
sqalaq younger brothers or sisters, younger siblings
sqá:lex̲ digging stick
sq'á:lq' really tangled
sqám quieter water
sqá:q younger brother or sister, yonger sibling
sqáqele baby
sqáqeltel house - post
sqáqex̲iya mink
sq'á:tl' otter
sqaw:th potatoe
sqá:wth potato
sqáwth potato
sqáyéx̲ mink
sqe'éleqw juice
sqe'íyeqel don't know how to do it
sqelálh diaper
sqeláqele baby
sq'elá:w coiled
sqelá:w beaver
sqel:ép garbage
sqél:ep dust
sqél:epálá garbage can
sqel:éxw glutton, someone who eats all the time
sq'élhq'elh muskrat
sq'elí:m camp, be camped
sqeló:líth'a west (south-west) wind
sq'elóts'eqw be under an umbrella
sq'élp cramp
sqelqá:wth potatos
sqélqel a thief
sqelqelálh diaper
sq'elq'elá:w coiled
sqelqél:ep dust
sqelqélep garbage
sqélqel:epálá garbage can
sqelqélexw glutton, someone who eats all the time
sq'elq'élp'eqw curly hair
sq'elq'elp'es curly hair
sq'elq'elp'óy:lthetel knee
sq'elq'elptem cramp
sqelqelwílh to hate
sqelqelxwá:lá throat
sq'elq'éq' tangled up
sq'elq'éyle dried fish or meat (lots of it)
sqéls part not used
sqelwílh to hate, hold a grudge
sqelwílhmet to hate him/her
sq'elx̲áp stump
sqélxel moccasin
sqelxwá:lá throat
sqelyíqem snow-drift
sqemálá bra
sqém:el the tide
sq'émél paddle
sqémél pit-house
sqemí:l be inside a pit-house
sqemó: milk
sqemó'álá Baby bottle
sqemós te músmes cow milk
sqemqem'álá baby bottles, breasts
sqemqémél pit-house
sq'émq'émél paddles
sqemqemó: milk
sq'emq'emwl canoe paddle
sq'ép a meeting, gathering
sqépó:thél flying squirrel
sq'ep'óy:lthetel knee
sqeqewáth rabbit (large)
sq'eq'éyp a gathering
sq'eq'íp be gathered, be gathering, a group, a team, a gathering
sqeqiq' imprisoned
sq'eq'ó being together with, along with, included
sq'eq'ómet together with, along with
sq'eq'ómetel going with each other
sq'eq'ósthóxes accompanied
sqetás steam-cooked food
sq'eth'ewits have your hands behind your back
sqetqítes cedar headband
sqewá:meth' sunny side of tree
sqewáth rabbit (large)
sqéweqs raven
sq'ewílem go round a bend in the river
Sq'ewlets Scowlitz
Sq'éwqel Seabird Island
sqewqéweqs raven
Sq'ewqí:l Skowkale
sq'éykw' a bite
sq'éyle dried fish or meat
sqéylemá:ls a funeral
sq'éylo smoked salmon, smoked meat
sq'éylóm scraps
sq'eyq'ekw' a little bite
sq'eyq'eyx̲ó:les pupils (of eye)
sq'éytl' a scar
sq'eyx̲éleqw peak of a house-roof
Sq'íp'ex̲w a real rough spot on the Fraser
sqíqemel little pit-house
sqíqewáth rabbit (small)
sqiqewótheló:ythel harelip
sq'ó together with, along with, companion
sq'óleq a best friend
sq'ómet together with, along with, to go with someone
sqó:qe drink (n.)
sqóqem bent round
sq'oq'óxel partners
sqó:s tear (crying)
sqotemí:lep a steep hill
sq'oxel partner, co-worker
sq'óxel partner
sq'óyes fine feathers
sqoyéx̲iya Mink (name in stories)
sqwá small creek goes into river
sqwahíwel a hole in roof
sqwa'i:wel to be hollow
sqwá:l speech, word
sqwálats a hole in a bucket
sqw'echém a boil
Sqwehá Skwah Village
sqwehá:liya pierced ear
sqw'elchém a boil
sqwélellhelh neck (from front)
sqw'él:ém barbecued salmon
sqw'élém barbecued
sqweleqwá holes
sqweleqwá seplí:l donut
sqwelíwel half a cup
sqwéllhelh neck (from front)
sqwélqsel hair in the nose
sqwélqwel story, news
sqw'él:qw'él:ém barbecued salmon
sqwelqwélqsel hair in the nose
sqwélqwelqwel story, news (plural)
sqwelqwéltel language
sqwelqwíliyéthel beard (hair on face)
sqw'éls something cooked
sqwéls cooked stuff
sqwéltel language
sqwélxel mist, fog
sqwélxem fine snow comes into house
sqw'elyílex dances
sqwemá:y dog
sqwemá:yalqel dog wool
sqw'éméls forehead
sqweméytses pussy willow
sqwemóx̲w doubled up
sqwemqwemá:y dog
sqw'émqw'eméls forehead
sqwemqweméytses pussy willow
sqweqwá a hole
sqweqwá seplí:l donut
sqweqwemeytá:ye pussy-willow
sqw'eqw'óteleqw crown of head
sqwéth'elh squirrel
sqweth'sqweth' pheasant
sqwetqwétxem get foggy
Sqwetxem fog
sqwétxem a fog
sqw'eyílex a dance
sqw'íqw'el uncovered
sqw'íqw'é'leqw brown hair
sqwíqwemáy little dog, puppy
sqw'íqw'ex̲welo:les brown eyes
sqwíqweyóthel jack rabbit
sqwló seal blubber
sqwóls boiled
sqw'omxes doorknob
sqw'omx sxíxep tool for making canoe
sqwómx̲w lump
sqw'omxwes Doorknob
sqw'ómx̲wes rolled up in a ball
sqwoqwel speeches, words
sqwó:qwetl'í:wél tapeworm
sqwoqwetó:ythel mouth open and round
sqwóqwiyel yellow, (also: tanned, yellowish)
sqw'óteleqw crown of head
sqwó:yxw late fall sockeye
sqwx̲wó:mex Squamish
Sqwx̲wó:mex Squamish
sq'x̲áp stump
stá live, stay, be in a place
sta'á to be like
st'a'áleqep a taste
sta'á:wel to think
sta'awelmet think about him/her/it
sta'áwelmet think about (him/her/it)
st'ál fish cut thin for wind-drying
st'álepiy dead tree (dead and broken -of a plant)
st'áleqel bruise
stáléqep a distant sound
st'álh cross-beam in roof of house
st'á:lq spotted (shapes)
st'ált'exw a shelter
stá:m a yell, a holler
stám what
stámel what's it for
stámés whatever, something, what it is, whatever it is
st'a'ó:mex to look like him/her
st'ápiy dead tree dead plant (dead and broken)
staqí:l sound like (voice)
st'áqsel stick out, protrude
st'á:t'el the shade (of a tree, etc.)
státew lit up, be lit up, illuminated
státewel lit up
statí:wel nephews nieces
st'at'ó:mex to resemble, to look like
st'át'ó:mex look like
st'áwelóméx look purple
stá:xwelh children
stá:y a canoe race
st'á:yx̲w sad, worried
st'e'áwel making a guess, wondering
st'ekwíwel stuck in the bum
st'elákw' a circle
st'eláx̲el corner
steliqíw horse
st'élmexw medicine
stelókel sock, stocking
stelqóya wolves
stelta'á:wel to think
st'élt'el person who always sings
st'elt'elákw' circles
st'elt'elq spotted (shapes)
steltó:les wives
st'elt'ólkwlh non-spirit dancers (several of them)
steltó:lō rivers
stélwél cedar rope
stemtámés whatever
st'emt'ém Cautious
st'emt'émtel cautious
st'e'ó:mex looks like him/her
st'e'ómex look like
steq'áp dam
steqá:tses eight o'clock
steqó:ye wolf
steqtéq a log - jam
stesó:s to be poor
stetá live, stay, be in a place (of several people)
stetelámes little things
stételes little wives
steteliqiwó:llh baby horse
st'et'íkw get stuck (in mud)
stetís near, close to
st'et'it'eqó:les black eye
stetú:p stove
stewéqel deceased person
st'ewíqw'es have powder on face
st'ewōkw' powder
st'ewṓkw' Powder
stewtéweqel deceased person
st'éx̲ a fork in the road
sth'áqel cat-tail
sth'áth'ámqels scissors (pl)
sth'áth'aqel cat-tail
sth'áth'elh cool, calm [of weather]
stháthiyel blood
stháwtxw bighouse, longhouse
stháyem prepared, home-made
sth'áyeqw crushed, finely chopped
sth'ekw' insect
sth'ékw' bug, worm
sth'ekw'th'íkw' many sores, a rash
sthelx̲á:lem sword fern
sthemélts Tuesday
Sth'eméxwelets west, downriver end of Seabird Island
sth'emí:wel pit, nut, seed
sth'émlets (have a) skinny but
sth'emth'emellhp berry plant
sth'emth'ímálá berry-basket
sth'emth'ómwíts back-bone
sth'épeq skunk (striped)
stheqelxél:em rainbow
sthéqi sockeye salmon
stheqthéqí sockeye salmon
sthethá:kw' pulled tight ( eg. Rope.)
sthetháthiyel blood
sth'eth'ékw' bugs
sth'eth'eló:m small bones
sth'eth'emí:wel pits, nuts, seeds
sth'eth'ép'oyeqw great-great-great grandparent
sthethí alright
sth'eth'íkw' a sore, sores
sthethímiya small coho
sth'ewth'íweq' red elderberries
sth'ex̲wélesem tooth brushes
sth'éx̲welwétem laundry
sth'íkwe the left, to the left
sth'íkwe í:lwelh left side of body
sth'íkwe' í:lwelh The left side of the body
sth'íkwetses be left handed/ left hand
sth'í:m berry, berries, fruit in general
sth'ímálá berry-basket
sthímiya small coho
sthí:qel loud (of voice)
sthí:tem fixed, ready, prepared
sth'íth'ayeqw spí:w crushed ice
sthithíwelh have a big voice
sth'íth'kw little bug
sth'íth'peq little skunk
sthíwelh have a big voice
sth'íweq' red elderberry
sth'ixwá:m dried berries
sthiyáp be wearing a loincloth
sthíyem prepared, home-made
sthí:ystexw do it well
Sth'kwóllh Lillouwet people, Douglas people
sth'ó:kws seven o'clock
sth'ólem bone
sth'ó:lemeqw skull
sth'óleqwes cooked fish heads
sth'óleqwi fish (plural)
sth'olólh (spring) salmon
sth'ó:m bone
sth'ó:meqw skull
Sth'ó:mes Victoria BC, Victoria
sth'ómwích backbone
sth'ómwíts back-bone
sth'óqwes cooked fish head
sth'óqwi fish
sth'óth'eqwi small salmon (any kind)
sth'óth'qwi little salmon
sth'óyqw' ground up
sth'oyqw' sméyeth ground meat
sthqálem place where you dip-net
sth'qwá:y trout
sthx̲á:lem sword fern
stilimut Steamboats
stím fast, hard [of snow, rain, etc.]
stimút Steamboat
stiqíw horse
st'ít'eq bruise
st'ít'eqel bruise
st'it'eqó:les black eye
stíth skinny
stitiqwiwó:llh baby horse
Stitó:s Promontory Mountain
stít-sós poor person
stítsó:s Poor Person
st'it'x̲óyaq fork in tree or roots
stí:wel nephew, niece
st'íwiyelh a prayer (hymn)
stíxem pond slime, algae
stl'áleqem monster, supernatural creature
Stl'áleqem Qótsa Slollicum Lake
stl'ápx̲ scattered all over
stl'atl'itel Sweetheart
stl'atl'ítel sweetheart
stl'atl'íts'et want (it)
stl'e'áleq pot-latch
stl'e'áxel a feast
stl'éleqw' chocolate lily
stl'elpá:leq underskirt
stl'elp'élets tails
stl'elq'á:l wing
stl'elqwótel awl, piercer
stl'eltl'áleqem monsters, supernatural creatures
stl'éltl'eleqw' chocolate lilies
stl'epá:leq underskirt
stl'ep'élets tail
stl'épíqel bank
stl'epláts deep bottom
stl'epólwelh under, underneath
stl'epó:ythel lower lip
stl'eq'á:l wing
stl'eqtí:m length
stl'eqtl'éq spotted (shapes)
stl'éqxel deer-skin moccasin
stl'etl'áxel a feast
stl'etl'íq' too tight (clothes, etc.)
stl'éx Ravine
stl'éxs ravine
stl'í a want, need
stl'ítl'ches little island
stl'ítl'el love, like
stl'ítl'eqelh child, (under 12), young
stl'ítl'eqélh young, young person
stl'ítl'esel kwe'lów dark complexion
stl'ítl'ets embroidery
stl'íts'et want (it)
stl'ítset we need/want it
stl'p'álqel long feather
stl'p'áqel Long feather
stl'pí:wel shirt
stl'qéwtel awl, piercer
stl'xwá:ytlh to sit on eggs(chicken)
stókel sock, stocking
st'ole'ólestel eye-glasses
stó:les wife
st'ólkwelh non spirit dancer
st'ólkwlh a non-spirit dancer
stó:lō river
stolōálá river-bed
stó:méx warrior
stó:qw'em a cough
stótelō creek, small river
st'ówekw'e light skinned, fair complexion
stqá:qel loose one's voice
Sts'a'í:les Chehalis
sts'ákwx̲ fried
sts'á:ltexw roof planks
sts'álts' scale (of fish)
sts'á:s ashes (white)
sts'áts'elstexw be careful with it
sts'áts'exw Be silent
sts'á:xt branch
sts'áykw' ground up
sts'eláxwem Have a vision (spirit dancer), an experienced spirit dancer
stsél:em liver
sts'elexw landing
sts'élexw slough
stselqwáx̲el back end of house
sts'elts'eláxwem experienced spirit dancers
stséltsél:em liver
sts'elts'elts' many scales (of fish)
sts'elts'elxwíwel insides
Sts'elxwíqw Chilliwack River
Sts'elxwíqw' stó:lō Chilliwack River
sts'elxwíwel insides, internal organs
sts'epts'epxwel wart
sts'épxwel wart
sts'éqw' fine cedar weaving
sts'ets'á on, on top of
sts'ets'ó:qw'els fork
sts'extá:la knothole
sts'éxtses limb (of tree or bush)
sts'exts'extá:la knothole
sts'éxts'éxtses limbs (of trees or bushes)
sts'ímálá Berry basket
sts'iyóye twins
sts'ó: a relative (any kind)
sts'ó:kw'elxel shoe on wrong foot
sts'ókw'elxel shoe on wrong foot
sts'ó:kw'xel shoe on wrong foot
sts'ó:lemeqw great grandparent, great grandchild
sts'ó:meqw great grandparent, great grandchild
sts'ó:qw'els fork
stú:p stove
st'uselóye Licorice Fern
st'uslóye Licorice fern
stuta'áwelmet think about (him/her/it)
stú:xws nine o'clock
st'x̲éms six o'clock
s'ú:met lazy
súp soap
sú:ps te yél:es tooth-paste
suwq't searching for something
súyéx̲el on other side of the world
swa one's own
swá one's own
swálém orphan
swáleqeth husbands
swá:ls a scramble-give
swáqeth husband
swástexw make it for him
swatíya porcupine
swáts'et torch
swáyel day, sky, weather
swe'ellem baking fish
swék' smart-alec
swelám an echo
swelmélma:ylh child of deceased brother or sister
swelméylh child of deceased brother or sister
swéltel net
sweltí:l a race (a footrace)
swelwá:yel days
swélwelám an echo
swep'áth' place where sun comes out
swéta sweater
swéte sweater
swétexel rainbow
swetíya Porcupine
swets'a'á summit of mountain
swewatíya porcupine
swewiyeqe'ó:llh young boy
swílcha Cultus lake
Swílhcha Cultus Lake
Swílhcha Smá:lt Cultas Lake Mountain
swíp overloaded
swí:qe man, male (creature or plant)
swí:we eulachon ~ oolachon
swíwe eulachon
swiwel sunny, it's sunny
swíweles boy, adolescent boy
swíwíqe little man
Swiyeqe Man
swiyeqe'ó:llh young boy
swókwel loon
swólekwel loon
swōqw'elh mountain goats-wool blanket
swṓqw'elh mountian goats-wool blanket
swóq-weqeth married (for woman)
swoqw'wōqw'elh mountain goats-wool blanket
swóweqeth married (for woman)
swówles boys, lots of adolescent boys
sx̲álts' turned around, turned wrong way
sx̲á:lts'emeth' grown twisted (of a tree)
sx̲álts'ewel twisted
sx̲ameléxwthhelh tiger lily
sx̲'áts pípe record (N.)
sx̲'átstexw put in order, put it where you can find it
sx̲áx̲as be determined
sx̲áx̲elhát Sunday
sxáxem shallow water
sx̲e'áth' a mark, a measure
sx̲elá:ls writings
sx̲eláth' marks, measures
Sx̲elá:wtxw Schelowat Village
sx̲él:e leg, foot
sx̲éles design on a basket
sx̲élh a wound
sxelham pecha television
sxelham pékcha TV
sx̲elpéla side burn
sx̲élqs stripe on nose
sxélts' feather
sx̲elx̲éle many legs/feet (e.g non-human)
sx̲elx̲éles design on a basket
sx̲elx̲éles te syó:qwem rays of sunlight
sx̲élx̲elqs stripe on nose
sxélxelts' feather
sx̲élx̲élye legs (more than two, for ex. non-human)
sx̲elx̲éyltel many footprints, tracks
sxemá:l enemy
sxemxemá:l enemies
sx̲e'ó:thels four o'clock
sx̲e'óthels Thursday
sx̲épxel fish tail
sx̲éwe dried fish backbone
sx̲éwx̲éwe dried fish backbone
sx̲ex̲ákw' canyon
sx̲éx̲elh wounds, sores
sx̲éx̲ewes scowling
sx̲éx̲éyle both legs, both feet
sx̲ex̲é:ylesáls computer
sx̲ex̲é:yls something you write with
sx̲exéyltstexw written
sx̲ex̲í:ls letám desk
sxexó:ya co-wife
sx̲éy:es head
sx̲éyléx̲ a war
sx̲éyltel footprint, tracks (writing)
sx̲éylthet registration
sx̲éyp' s stripe
sx̲éytel track, footprint
sx̲éytl' winter
sx̲éyx̲ep' a stripe
sx̲eyx̲eth'ó:ythel ulgy grin
sx̲eyx̲éyes heads
sxíeles pushy, pressing ahead
sxixálh Sechelt
sxíxeles stubborn, contrary
sxíxep a planer (tool)
sxíxets' forest
sxiyí:ws small-pox
sxólcha a catch (fish, animal)
sxóxep squatting
sxóxweyem selling things
sxoxwí:ls borer, auger
sxó:ya co-wife
sx̲óyeseqw put feathers in hair
Sx̲oyímelh New Westminster
sx̲óytl'thet mean, cranky
sxwelmexw selhtel taditional food
sx̲wéqw'lhelh scarf, neckerchief
sx̲wétl'qel pillow
sx̲wetl'qelálá pillow-case
sx̲wet'x̲wetl'qel pillows
sx̲wetx̲wí:t torn up
sx̲wík' winter robin
sx̲wítl' catbird
sx̲wíx̲weqw' tangled on a net
sx̲wíythi picture, carved pole
sx̲wōleqw'tel canoe poles
sx̲wolex̲wiyám ancient people
sx̲wōqw'tel canoe pole
sx̲wōsem soapberry
sx̲wṓsem Soapberry
sx̲wōsem sqe'óleqw sopaberry drink
sx̲wōsx̲wōsem soapberries
sx̲wōx̲wiyám legend, story from Transformer period, myth, fable, kids's story
Sx̲wóx̲wiymelh a place upriver from Katz
Sxwoyé:há:lá Squiala
sx̲wóyéleqws new spirit-dancers head dress
sx̲wóyx̲wey ceremony with masked dance
syá:t vomit (the thing)
syá:tel widow, widower
syayalís icicle
syayalísem icicle
syáyeq' log
syemsémyó cheap
syémyem pregnant
syemyó cheap
syeqwá:ls stuff for burning
syéqwlhálá fireplace, firepit
syeqwlhá:ltel tinder
syesyewálelh 'ancestors past, (all one's ancestors)
syétl'q't paint job
syewá:l ancestors
syewá:lelh ancestor (passed away)
syéx̲cha gift
syéx̲w unravelled, broken down
syeyá:tel widow, widower
syéyelh a slahal stick (little stick)
syíq snow (noun), a snowfall
syíts'em fine sand
syí:ts'emílep sand-bar
syiwí:l spirit power
syó:letsep a wave
syó:qw'em sweat
syó:qwem sun
syóyeqwem sun
syó:ys work (the thing)
syú:we witch, fortune teller
syúwél spirit power, spirit song
syúwél sq'óq'ey spirit sickness
syuyúwe witch, fortune teller
syuyuwí:l spirit powers spirit songs
shíyqetsel baked, put in the oven
shúkw'álá sugar-bowl
shúkwa telómet artificial sweetener
shúkwe sugar
shúkwet sugar it
shúshekwet sugar it
Shushxwápqel Shushwap longhouse
shw'áp'ewí:ls dish towel
shxemxwemeqéyls can or bottle opener
shxóxw rabbit (larger type)
shxw'áléx brother/siter in law of the opposite sex (brother in law, sister in law)
shxw'áp'ewí:ls dish towel
shxw'áthetel cloud, cloudy
Shxwa:y Skway
shxw'á:ye be in the centre, be in the middle
shxwá:yetses middle finger
shxwch'á:yxwels fish-drying rack
shxwe'álexáwt bedroom
shxwe'álex̲eth bed
shxwe'álex̲etháwtxw bedroom
shxwe'áx̲eth bed
shxwe'áx̲etháwtxw bedroom
shxwehóthes veil
shxwe'íqw'els eraser
shxwelalathílé cupboard, shelf
shxw'el'álex siblings-in-law
shxwelalí places/areas where things are at, where it's fromplaces [noun: a place, etc.]
shxwelám echo
shxwel'áthetel clouds
shxwelathílé cupboard, shelf
shxwelelá:m shaman, Indian doctor
shxwélem where someone goes
shxwelexwxwó:s thunderbirds
shxwelí spirit, life spirit , soul, spirit of a living person
shxwelí:lá:má:lá shoulder
shxwelíláx̲el armpit
shxwelíles cheek
shxwelimá:le stores
shxwelís kw'es ítettset place that we sleep
shxwelméxwelh skwí:x indian name
shxwelókw' wrapped up
shxwelólewú turnips
shxwelómet sofa
shxwelóqw'ewí:ls dish towel
shxw'elóthestses palm of hand
shxweló:thesxel sole of foot
shxwelp'életstel toilet paper (several)
shxwelt'álh bridge
shxwelxwelí many life forces
shxwelxwlí places/areas where something is at, or from
shxwemá be open
shxwémaltsel wolverine
shxwemamaqel be open
shxwemáqel be open
shxwémeqéyls can or bottle opener
shxwemlá:lekw aunts or uncles (or parent's cousins)
shxwémlexw do him/her a favour
shxwemlí:kw aunt or uncle (or parent's cousin)
shxwemlóxchexw you did me a favour
shxwemqó:m water-basket
shxwe'ó:thesxel sole of foot
shxwe'ó:thesxel~shxwe'óthesxe sole of foot
shxwep'életstel toilet paper
shxweqw'élqstel a nose-ring
shxwetiyéqethel sassy, answering back
shxwetoleólestel eye glasses
shxwetxwítel urinal, bed pan
shxwewáli parents
shxwewá:y parent
shxwexwá hard-working
shxwexwó:s thunder, it's thundering
shxwexwó:s mo:kw' thunderbird, thunder
shxw'éy what it's good for
shxw'éyelh to be healthy
shxw'éyelth be in good health
shxweyó:yes tool
shxwi'atl'qels paint
shxwí:kw'els garbage
shxw'í:lá:má:lá shoulder
shxw'iláx̲el armpit
shxw'íláx̲el Armpit
shxw'íles cheek
shxwimála store
shxwimá:le a store
shxw'ímex where one walks
shxwíq'els a file (tool)
shxwíqw'estel face cloth
shxwítel urinal, bed pan
shxwíxweqwels an iron
shxwixwóxwth' a little crazy
shxwiyáxkel elk
shxwiyélhtel ashes, cinders
shxw'íyem health, strength
shxwiyémtel belt
shxwíyós early-bird
shxwíyxwiy be easy to wake up
shxwkokwí:l a hiding place
sh(xw)kw'ekw'í rafters
shxwlakelí lock (n.)
shxwlalamá:lá bottle
shxwlá:m shaman, Indian doctor
shxwlám where one is going
shxwlámá:lá bottle
shxwlathílé cupboard
shxwlemóthetále pit made by indian doctor
shxwlhíhets'els a saw
shxwlí where it's at, where it's from, a place
shxwlístexw to care about it
shxwmáth'elqel a liar
shxwmó:l to beg
shxwmó:mel to beg
shxwmót'estel direction marker
shxwokwe'ekw'els, or something numb
shxwókwel Loon
shxw'ólewú turnip
shxw'ó:met sofa
shxw'opestel towel
shxwō:qel Whistling White Swan
shxwoqw'ewí:ls dish towel
shxw'oqw'íls dish rag
shx̲wṓqw'tel canoe pole
shxw'óthestses palm of hand
shxwótkwewel to be hollow
shxwótqwelwetem washboard
shxwoweth'ílep shovel
shxw'ōwhámél Ohamil
Shxw'ōwhámél Ohamil
shxwóxw Rabbit (larg type).
shxwóxwel lifted up
shxwóxwth' crazy
Shx̲woyemelh New Westminster
shxwp'áp'eth' sewing machine
shxwpípewels a freezer
shxwqáqelets' wool-spinning machine
shxwqó:m water-basket
shxwqwáylhecháls long-handled stirring spoon
shxwqw'élqstel Nose-ring
shxwqweqwá:ls burer, auger
shxwqwó:ls pot (for boiling)
shxwqwó:lthels a wood carving
shxwsiyám boss
shxwtále'álá purse, wallet
Shxwtále'álá Purse/Wallet
shxwt'álh bridge
shxwt'ás what’s it like, what’s it doing?
shxwt'át'ekwel ferry
shxwt'at'ekwels boat
shxwt'át'ekwels stimót ferry boat
shxwtatí:m telephone
shxwt'elémels glue
shxwtélhtses a hammer
shxwtelí where you come from
shxwtélqel answer
shxwteltóle'ólestel eye-glasses
shxwtetatí:m telephones
shxwtéxelqeyls wool carder
shxwtéxelqéyls a wool carder
shxwth'á:lhtel cedar strips for baskets
shxwth'ámqels scissors
shxwth'ámqels~sth'ámqels scissors
shxwtháyelets rudder
shxwtháyelets~tháyeletstel rudder
shxwth'éx̲welwetem washing machine
shxwth'ox̲wewí:ls dish pan, dish water
shxwth'oxwi:les dishwasher
shxwtí'álá teapot
shxwtiti'álá teapot
shxwtitós safe place to cross river
shxwtíyeqel answer
shxwtl'ép deep
shxwtl'épstexw make it deep
shxwtl'etl'ep very deep, deeper
shxwtl'etl'ép deep
shxwtló:s loud
shxwtóle'ólestel eye-glasses
shxwt'ólestel window - shade
shxwt'ót'epels tool for wood
shxwts'ákwx̲els frying-pan
shxwts'á:yxwélwetem drier
shxwúwe cougar
shxwúxwe ambitious
shxwxóxekw'em bathtub
shxwyáx̲q'els pouch
shxwyóys employee
ta' your
ta'áltha I, me (emphatic)
t'ákw'el to cross
t'á:l go out of sight
tá:l mother
t'álaqa salal
tále money
tale'áwtxw bank
t'á:lew arm
taléwe you (sg.) (referential)
tá:lh spear
talhlewélep you folks
talhlímelh we, us (referential)
tálht spread it out (blanket, net)
talhwélep you (pl.) (referential)
t'álkw't warm it up
t'álqw'em warm, lukewarm
tá:lstem stumble, get staggered
tá:lxel follow tracks
t'ám to guess
tá:m to call, to holler
t'à:m sing along to spirit song
t'ámet guess at it
tá:met to call him/her
t'ámex to braid something (hair)
taméxw to hope
t'ámiya wren
T'amiyahó:y Mt. McGuire
t'á:mxw Gooseberry
t'ámxw gooseberry (coastal black)
t'á:mxwelhp gooseberry bush
t'apet chip at it (like at wood)
t'áqa salal
t'áqe salal berry
tá:qt to close (it)
t'ás quiet
t'ásxel walk silently
t'ásxelem walk quietly
t'á:t to taste it
t'át to try something, taste something, attempt something
t'át'ekw'el to cross
tátel mum, mummy
t'át'elh cross-beam in roof of house
tátelxel following tracks
t'át'em guessing
t'át'emels guesser (in slahal game)
t'át'emet guess at it
tátemet to call (him/her)
t'át'emiya little wren ???
t'át'epet chip at it (like at wood)
t'át'eqe salal berry
táteqlexw sore, aching
t'at'esem qwiqwoyels lemon
t'át'esxelem walk quietly
tátetewelt lift at one end
t'át'ets'em sour
t'at'ets'em qwiqwóyels sqe'óleqw lemonade
tátewel to light up, illuminate
tátewet shine light on it
tátey racing (a canoe)
t'át'eyeq' being, getting mad, being, getting angry, being real angry
tatiqí:wsem take a sweatbath
t'át'iyeq' mad
t'á:ts' fish-spreader
t'ats'ex̲elí:m split roots wrong (uneven)
táwel to light up, illuminate, flash
táwelómet brightly colored
táwélt shine light on it
táwet light something up, shine a light on
táwsel one thousand
tá:y to race a canoe
t'áyeq' be mad, get mad, be angry get angry
táyōwelh racing canoe
t'áyx̲ be envious
t'áyx̲met jealous
te the
te' your (female)
te alex brother
te'í this
te í:le this
te'íle this , this one, this thing here (speaker holding it)
t'ékw get stuck (in mud)
t'ekwá:lí:ya plug one's ear
t'ekwá:lí:yám not really listening
t'ékweles choking on food, getting choked on food
t'ekw'élmél homesick
t'ekwelwex to cross it
t'ekwíwet stick it up his/her bum
t'ekwót plug it
Tekwóthel mountain near Yale Mountain
t'ekwōwelh patch a canoe
t'ékwōwelh patch a canoe
t'ekw'stexw take him/her home
tel my
tel'áletse where is …. From
telchókw from far away
telchó:leqwtel from way upriver
tel:écha where from? (e.g. where is he from?)
t'elém to stick
t'elémelhp wild cherry tree
t'élemt stick it on
t'elémtses stick to the hand
teléqsel duck, mallard
t'elex̲ót carve stone
tél:exw find something out, to know something
télexwítel getting to know each other
télh got straight, got straightened
telhát spread it out (blanket, net)
telhelhó:s South wind [from down river]
t'élheqw't to scratch (him/her/it) [
t'elhóqw't to scratch (him/her/it) [
t'elhóqw'tem (he/she/it) was scratched
t'élhqesel net-shuttle
telí from
t'elkw'á:ls heating up food
t'élkw't warm it up
tellhelhó:s South Wind
tellhó:s from downriver
télmel wisdom, mind
teló this
tel:ó:mét to understand it
t'élq spot
télstem stumble, get staggered
teltá:l mothers
teltále'áwtxw banks
t'elt'á:lew arms
t'elt'élemtses stick to the hand
telteléqsel ducks, mallards
téltelexw finding it out
teltélmel wisdom, mind
telteló this
t'élt'elq spot
teltí:ltel to ring (ring a bell)
t'elt'íqa salal
teltíyt from upriver
telt'ólelhem flea
t'elt'ó:mel wall
t'élx̲é:yls carving stone
telxwíts moon in November
tem'álhtel meal-time
temchálhtel time to dry fish
t'émel wood-chip
Temelék'es April
témélh red paint( ????? )
temélhépsem pileated woodpeaker
tem'elíle salmonberry time
t'eméls chop with eaze
t'émeqw' to splash
témés velvet
témex to desire him/her, wish for, desire (v.)
tém:éxw earth, land
témexyexw wish for, desire (tr.v.)
temhilálxw autumn, fall
temí:lt to cool it down
temí:lthet to cool off (food)
temkw'á:y hungry time
témkwes blunt end of a canoe pole
temkw'éyles Spring
temkwíkwexel baby-sockeye time
Temkw'okw'es summer
tem kw'okw'es qwelhixel sandals
temkw'ókw'I hungry time
temkwōxweth coho time (Aug-Sept)
t'émleqw top of the head
temmeqó:s snow time
t'emó:sa rhubarb
tempó:kw' October Moon
t'émq'ethel jade stone
Temqó: June
temqoqó: high-water time
temqwá:l mosquito-time
Temqweloythi:lem Birds singing/making music-March
temsósex̲wel haying time
temsóx̲wel haying time
temswíwe oolachen time
temtám when
t'emt'ámiya wren
t'emt'ámxw gooseberry (coastal black)
temt'á:mxw gooseberry time
temt'elémtses time things stick to hand
temtémelh red paint( ????? )
témtemex to desire him/her
t'émt'emext to braid (it--of hair)
temtemí:lthet to cool off (food)
t'emt'emó:sa rhubarb
t'émt'emq'ethel jade stone
t'emt'émqw'xel really rainy
t'emt'emxáliya braids
temthéqi sockeye time (July to Aug)
temth'oló:lh big Spring Salmon time
temtl'í:q'es time ice forms, things stick
t'emt'ó:mél walls
temtómiyeqw great-great-great-greatgrandparent
tem t'oqw'temelh last weekend
temwelék'es March
temwíwe oolachen moon (May-June)
t'emxáliya a braid
t'émxel chop your foot (with axe)
Temxeytl' Winter
tépelhállh board for stretching hides
tépsem back of head, back of neck, neck (at back)
t'epsóye midget
téptepsem back of head, back of neck
teqáp beaver's dam
teqá:tsa eight
teqátsale eight (counting people)
teqatsíqw eight fish
teqétselsxá eighty
téqetselsxále eighty (counting people)
téqetselsxó:s eighty (counting dollars)
teqí:wsem take a sweatbath
teqíwtsel a sweathouse
téqlexw sore, hurt (intr.)
teqtá:l door
téqteqtá:l doors
t'éqt'eqwém thimbleberry
t'eqt'eqwst join together (sticks, poles)
t'eqw' it broke (string, etc.)
t'éqw' break (string)
t'eqw'élhelh to pass out
t'eqw'lhálém run out of breath
t'eqw'ót cut it (wood, lawn)
t'eqw'qéyl get top cut off
tés to approach, get to
tesát to send someone (tr.)
teséleqw get bumped on the head
teséleqwt bump him on the head
téses to suffer, have a hard time
teséslómet pitiful
tesestélemet feel sory for yourself
tesét put beside
teséthet to approach, get near
tesétstexw put beside
te shxwemlí:kw uncle
t'esí:l go down(of swelling)
tés kwe skw'í:ls What time is it?
tesláts touch bottom (canoe)
téslexw torch,bump it
tesós to suffer, have a hard time, poor, unfortunate
Te sqewós te smá:lt Sunny side of mountain that catches first rays
testélemet feel sory for yourself
testéstexw bump them together
t'et'ás quiet
t'et'ásthet sneak around, move quietly
t'et'ásxel walk silently
t'et'ásxelem walk quietly
t'et'á:t to taste it
tétath vein
t'et'élem to stick
t'et'élemt stick it on
t'et'éméls chop with eaze
t'et'éqw' break (string)
t'éteqw' it broke (string, etc.)
tetés approaching, getting to
tetex̲eláx̲elem hold arms out
te thá that
tethá that one, that there, that thing
tetí:lt clear it (land, table)
t'et'óthet try to do it
tewá:le tilted
tewále lifted over to one side
Tewáléhilep sloping ground
tewále'ílep sloping ground
tewá:let lift at one end
tewát who
tewátes anybody, somebody
tewélá:m a slope
tewít good hunter, good fisherman
tewláts drift backwards to fish sturgeon
t'ewōkw'sem powder your face
tex̲eláx̲elem hold arms out
téxelqéylt carding wool, combing something (hair, wool)
téxéqéyls cording wool
téxqeléyls cording wool
T'ex̲qé:yl Sumas Mountain
texqéylem comb one's hair
téxqéylt to card something, brush something (hair, wool)
téx̲w later, after a while
téx̲wets a bow (weapon)
téx̲wetselhp Yew tree
téxwmámele step child
téxwméle step child
texwswáyel midday, noon
téxwswáyél noon, mid-day
texwtéxwthelh tongue
téxwthelh tongue
texyaqéylem comb one's hair
texyeqéylem comb one's hair
té:yqxálém take a step
thákw't pulling something
th'álátel heart-shaped island near Chehelis
th'á:lé heart
th'álh to cool down (of person)
thá:lhp big tree
th'álx̲em transparent, see-thru
th'á:m go down (of tide)
th'ám to chew
th'amawéstel soapberry beater
th'áq'em be dripping
tháq't spearing it
th'át chew it
thát dark
thatháyelhtset to prepare for (it), make for (it)
th'ath'elem have labour pains
tháthelmet admire
th'áth'em go down (of tide)
th'áth'emet put ing s-th between the teeth, putting it in one's mouth, biting on s-th (not into it)
th'áth'ewem have no taste
thátheyel blood
th'áth'ikwémet worried about (iy)
th'áth'iyekw be really worried
th'á:th'tsem to jingle
thatíl get dark
thátkwem feel a tingle
th'á:tsem to jingle
th'atsemá:lí:ya have aringing in ear
th'á:tst phone him/her
th'átst phone him/her
tháuem to bake (bread)
tháwelhem to spawn
th'áwém have no taste
th'áx̲ey straw, reed-grass
tháx̲t push it
th'áx̲th'ax̲ey straw, reed-grass
th'áyá:m marry bro/sis of deceased spouse
tháyelets stear a canoe
tháyeletst steer it
tháyeltsep fit a fire
tháyeltxwem to build a house
thá:yest to fix (it) up,
th'á:ykwem to squeek (of mouse)
thá:yt preparing, fixing, making something
the alex sister
thehít be careful with it
thehíthet take care of yourself
thehíws bird, large bird
thehó:lesem open both eyes wide
thehó:ythel have a big mouth
the'ít true
thekw' straight, pulled, influenced
thékw'aqel drawer
thekw'ét pull something
th'ékwetselsxá seventy
th'ékwetselsxó:s seventy (counting dollars)
th'ekwóls seven fruit
th'ekwsále seven (counting people)
th'ekwsáleqel seven (counting containers)
th'ekwsálh seven times
th'ekwsélhp seven trees
th'ékwselsxále seventy (counting people)
th'ekwsíws seven birds
th'ékwth'íkwekw Blue Elderberries
th'eláltel Juniper
th'eleth'qw'á:y trouts (many)
th'elétsxel heel
thelíthqet small tree
thélmet admire
th'elth'á:le hearts
thelthátheyel blood
thelthélxatel rugs, floor coverings
thelthélxatí:m weaving
th'elth'ómtsestel slahal bone
thelthóthel mouths
thélxatí:m to weave
thélxetel a rug
themá twice
th'émtel soapberry spoon
themthó:mél eyebrows
th'emth'ómetsel bracelet
th'emxweláx̲el elbow
th'épiyeqw part of plant where berry hangs
th'eplexw to close one's eyes
th'ép'oyeqw great-great-great grandparent
th'epth'epíyeqw part of plant where berry hangs
th'epth'etplex to close one's eyes
theqá:t tree
th'éq'em to drip (one drip)
théqeytel sockeye net
theqthéqet forest
theqthéqeytel sockeye net
th'eqw'iyós to box
th'éqw'ōwelh making a basket
th'éqwth'éqwxwel ankle joint
th'esélatel arrow-pouch
th'eséletst throw him/her down on their bum
th'esét bang a container
the shxwemlí:kw aunt
th'éstel a nail
th'esth'éset bang a container
thét to say it, say (tr.)
thétest to tell someone something
th'eth'ám to chew
th'eth'át chew it
th'eth'á:ykwem to squeek (of mouse)
thethehít be careful with it
th'eth'ekw'íwetem have worms
th'eth'emí:l thin (material)
th'eth'emí:lstexw make it thin
thetheqét tree
théthet to say it
th'eth'eth'elétsxel heel
thethétstexw tell him/her/it
th'eth'éx̲ to go out completely (of fire)
thethéx̲ dissappear
thethéx̲w dissappear
théthexw to dissappear
theth'ístel horns, antlers
thethít true
thethíx̲w girl's first period
thetíwél to think to yourself
th'éts stiff, hard
th'étsáls ringing, phoning
th'etsét harden, harden it
th'étst phone him/her
thétstexw tell him/her/it
th'ew worn-out
Th'ewá:lí Soowahlie
thewélhem to spawn
th'ewí:l worn-out
th'ewt wear it out
th'éx̲ to go out completely (of fire)
Th'ex̲elís rock near yale
th'ex̲ét small gravel
thex̲ét push it
thex̲láxw find it
th'ex̲míl cigarette butt
thex̲ósem pull out from shore
thex̲ó:th dolly varden trout
th'éx̲tel rattlesnake
th'éx̲th'ex̲ stinging nettle
th'ex̲th'ex̲míl cigarette butt
th'éx̲th'éx̲tel rattlesnake
th'éx̲th'ex̲th'ex̲ stinging nettle
théxw to dissappear
théx̲w dissappear
th'ex̲wá:tsesem to wash one's hands
th'ex̲wélesem brush your teeth
th'ex̲welísem brush your teeth
th'ex̲welwetem to do the laundry
th'éx̲welwétem washing clothes
th'ex̲wépsem wash your neck
th'éx̲wesem to wash your face
th'éx̲wetsesem to wash one's hands
th'ex̲wíl to do the dishes
th'ex̲wíls to wash dishes
th'ex̲wíqwem wash one's hair
th'ex̲wítsem wash your back
thex̲wíwsem wash one's body
th'ex̲wlísem to brush one's teeth
th'exwmet do a favor for him
th'éx̲wmet to feel sorry for him/her, pity someone
th'éx̲wó:sem to wash your face
th'ex̲wót wash it, wash (tr. v.)
th'exwótem (it is) washed
thexwó:thet dissappear on purpose
th'éx̲wqéylem wash one's mouth out
th'exwstélémét ask someone a favor
th'éxwth'exw ospray, fish hawk
th'éxwth'éxw Ospray, Fishhawk
th'ex̲wth'óx̲wíls wash lots of dishes
th'éx̲wxél:ém wash one's feet
th'íkwe left(side)
th'íkwekw Blue Elderberry
th'íkwekwelhp elderberry tree
th'íkw'elexw to frighten him
th'íkwem prickly, scratchy
th'ikw'ólésem to wink
th'íkw'thet to get frightened
th'ímelhp berry plant
thímiya full-grown coho
th'iqw'élchep chop wood
th'í:qw'est punch him/her in the face
th'í:qw'et to punch him/her
th'íset to nail it
th'ístel horn, antler
th'íth'aq'em dripping
thí:thaxel have a big foot
thíthe big
thitheháleq big waves
thithehó:les have big eyes
th'íth'ekwem prickly, scratchy
th'íth'eqw'est punch him/her in the face
th'íth'eqw'et to punch him/her
th'íth'eset nailing it
thíthet fix yourself up
thíthetses have big hand(s)
th'íth'ewel annoyed
th'íth'ewélmet annoyed with (him/her)
th'íth'ewélstexw annoy (them)
thíthexel have big feet
th'íth'exwmet do a favor for him
th'íth'ex̲wmet feeling sorry for someone, pitying someone
th'íth'exwstélémét ask someone a favor
th'ith'íkw'elexw to frighten him
th'íthíkw'thet to get frightened
th'íth'ímálá berry-basket
th'ith'kw'ólésem to wink
th'íth'kw'oya runt
th'íth'óyeqw grind
thíthqet small tree
th'ith'qw'iyós to box
thit kw'as ku:k food preparation
th'ítsemelhp hazelnut tree
thíts'et split it with fingernail
th'íwél annoyed
th'íwélem to bother him/her
th'íwelmét annoyed with (him/her)
th'íwelstexw annoy (them)
thíx̲ water-source (spring)
th'íx̲w please
thiyá:lhem make a bed
thiyálhem to make the bed
thíyelhtset to prepare for (it), make for (it)
thíyéltsep fit a fire
thiyéltxwem to build a house
thíyém to bake (bread)
th'iyeqw'á:ls split firewood
thiyeqwáls digging
th'íyeqw'elchep split firewood
th'íyeqw't split it (firewood)
thíyeqwt to dig (it) up
thíyest to fix (it) up,
thíyest te lálem to clean the house
thiyost te letám to set the table
thíyt to prepare, to fix, to make it, prepare
thíythet fix yourself up
thiytíl design, pattern
thkw'ét straighten it
thkw'éthet straighten yourself out
th'kw'íwel hemorrhoids
th'kw'íwíyelhp swamp gooseberry
th'kwólh Lillooet People
th'lhákw't pinch (him/her)
th'okwōswelh seven canoes
th'ó:kws seven
th'ókwses seven (counting dollars)
th'okwsíqw seven fish
thó:lchep fire is growing strong
th'ólhem to feel cold, get cooled down, chilled, get cold (of a person)
th'ólhokw't pinch (him/her)
tho:mel eyebrow
thó:mel eyebrow(s)
thó:mél eyebrows
th'óméls whet-stone, file
th'ómetsel bracelet
th'ómtsestel slahal bone
thó:qw have a big head
th'óqweleqw bald-headed
th'óqw'em rotten
th'óqwet to suck on it
thóthel mouth
th'óth'elhem feeling cold, be chilled (of a person)
Th'óth'emels Village near Vedder Crossing
th'óth'eqw'em rotten
th'óth'eqw'emáléqep smell rotten
th'óth'eqwet to suck on it
thóthexwemélqsel have a nose-bleed
th'ōth'ōwex̲ cedar slat baskets
th'ōth'ōwt smash it up
th'oth'óx̲wí:ls to wash dishes
th'óth'qw'émthet rotted
th'ōth'x̲iya cannibal woman, basket ogress
th'ōwex̲ cedar slat basket
th'ōwt smash it up
th'ōx̲iya cannibal woman
Th'ōx̲iya cannibal woman, basket ogress
Th'ṓx̲iya Cannibal Woman
th'óx̲wá:tsesem to wash one's hands
thóxwemélqsel have a nose-bleed
th'ox̲wí:ls to wash dishes
th'óx̲wíls wash dishes
th'óyeqw grind
th'óyeqw'elchep split firewood
th'óyeqw't splitting it (firewood)
thóyeqwt to dig (it) up
th'ó:yx̲wem to get nervous, excited
thqá:lem to dip-net
thq'á:ls to spear fish
th'q'elhx̲á:m to kneel
th'q'emelétsem collected rainwater
th'q'émqel tap
thq'ét spear it
th'q'th'q'x̲á:m to kneel
th'qw'álewest punched in stomach
th'qw'á:lí:ye punched on ear
th'qw'élqsel punched in the nose
th'qw'íwet punched on butt
th'qwó:lecha gloves, mittens
th'qw'ómáléqep smell rotten
th'qw'ó:mthet rotted
th'qwó:s punched in face
th'táme raft
th'tes to ring once
th'th'ex̲welísem brush your teeth
thútl'ó: she, her
thutl'ólem they, referring to females
th'x̲welwétem to wash clothes, wash clothes, do laundry
thxwómélqsel have a nose bleed
tí tea
tíkw'et to bang (tr.)
tíkw'etem got
t'ílá:ls to scramble-give
t'ílem to sing
t'ílemelhtset sing it for him/her
t'ílemet sing about it
t'ílemstexw sing to him/her
t'iléqel salmon with eggs loose
t'ílmet be lonsome for him/her
t'ílt sing it
tí:lt clear it (land, table)
tílt to clear it (of land, road)
tí:ltel to ring (ring a bell), alarm
t'ílthet be lonesome
tímet do it harder
tíméthet trying, doing something hard
t'íqel to get bruised
t'íqeláx̲el get bruised on feet
t'íqqwlha be filthy
tiqxálém take a step
Titáwlechem slough on Seabird Island
t'it'á:yeq' cranky
t'ít'elem singing
t'ít'elemelhtset sing it for him/her
t'ít'elemet sing about it
t'ít'elemstexw sing to him/her
t'ít'elmet be lonsome for him/her
títemet do it harder
títemí:lt to cool it down
titemí:lthet to cool off (food)
t'ít'epsó:ye tiny midget
t'ít'eqel to get bruised
t'ít'eqeláx̲el get bruised on feet
títeqw'ō:lchep ashes floating up from fire
t'ít'etsem swimming
títexem pond slime, algae
t'it'ílt singing it
t'it'ílthet be lonesome
t'ít'íyelt to entertain him
titiyólest to lean against it
t'ítsem swim (of a person), swim (with crawl strokes, etc.
t'íw take too big a step
tíyeles lean it (against something)
tiyélést to lean against it
t'íyelt to entertain him
tiyó:les to lean to one side
tiyólesem to lean on it
t'íyx̲ envious
t'kwíles choke (on food)
t'kwílest choke him/her
t'kwíléstexw bring it across the river
t'kwílstexw choke someone
tl'álelhem salt
tl'a'leqtxel Daddy long-legs
tl'áleqtxel daddy long-legs
tl'áléx̲em crackle, pop
tl'álhem salt
tl'alqtélets ring-necked pheasant
tl'álx put it on (design), attach it, fasten it
tl'á:lx̲em crackle, pop
tl'ámkw'em popping (little round things)
tl'ap'élatsem wag its tail
tl'ápex̲em fall down and scatter
tl'ápx̲t sow it (seeds), scatter it
tl'áqt tall, long
tl'a'tl'ékw'elsáwtxw fire station
Tl'átl'ekw'em Hope Indian Reserve
tl'átl'el attached
tl'átl'elhemt to salt (it)
tl'átl'elx put it on (design)
tl'atl'íls loving (him/her/it)
tl'atl'ítel to love one another
tl'atl'itel swayel Valentines Day
tl'áwels barking
tl'áxetem have diarrhea
tl'axtem diarreha
tl'chá:s island
tl'e'áxet invite him/her to a feast
tl'e'éylh pot-latch
tl'e'ímél muscle
tl'ékw'el to go out (of a fire, flame)
tl'ékwela deaf
tl'ékw'elt to extinguish it (fire, flame)
tl'ekwselchí:ms why?
tl'ékw'tl'ekw'elt putting it out (of a fire, flame)
tl'eláxw to stop, stay
tl'eláxwelets to stay live in one place
tl'elá:y shovel-nosed canoe
tl'eléqw to explode
tl'éleqw' a pop, a shot
tl'élexw stopping, staying
tl'eléxwstexw stop (him/her/it)
tl'élexwstexw stop (him/her/it)
tl'elímél muscle
tl'elqtéle deer
tl'éltl'el to have a habit, to be addicted
tl'éltl'eleqw continuous shooting or popping sounds
tl'eltl'élx̲ spotted
tl'eltl'élx̲os have freckles
tl'eltl'élx̲xel spring salmon ~ Chinook salmon
tl'élx̲ speckled
tl'elxalollh jack spring
tl'élx̲xel spring salmon ~ Chinook salmon
tl'eméqw snap your fingers
tl'eméqwtses snap your finger
tl'emtl'eméqw snap your fingers
tl'emtl'émxel grasshopper
tl'emx̲wxwéylem to hail
tl'ép low, deep
tl'épel to go down, descend
tl'épelem to go down off of it
tl'épelt lower it down
tl'épelx lower it down
tl'epí:l to go down, descend
tl'epí:lx lower it down
tl'épló:thel bowl
tl'épstexw make something low, leave it low, lower something
tl'épstexw ta' sqwélewel be patient
tl'épx̲t sow it (seeds), scatter it
tl'eqtámeth' tall
tl'éqtepsem have long neck
tl'eqtíwél tall (of tree)
tl'etl'áxel give a potlatch/feast
tl'etl'ekwelt extinguishing it (of a fire)
tl'étl'elmet get used to it
tl'étl'eló:m them (little)
tl'etl'ewels to bark (dog)
tl'etl'ót quiet it (baby)
tl'ewéls to bark (dog)
tl'ewlómét manage to get away
tl'éwt bark at him/her
tl'ewtl'ewt bark at him/her
tl'éx crack open
tl'exátem have diarrhea
tl'exáx̲et split it open
tl'éx̲tl'ex̲wet to beat s-one at game
tl'éx̲w hard
tl'éx̲wet to beat s-one at game
tl'exwéthet to get hard
tl'exwewítstel blanket, robe
tl'exwló:st take him/her for granted
tlhéthet straighten yourself out
t'lhóqw'est scratch him/her on face
tl'í hard, difficult
tl'íkw'el kinnikinnick
tl'íkw'ilhp indian tobacco plant
tl'í:la eulachon oil
tl'íls to love, to like him/her/it
tl'i:m weak, be weak (of a person)
tl'íq' get hit by tree, car
tl'iq'áwtxw deadfall trap
tl'íq'el sticky
tl'í:q'etses get hand stuck
tl'íq't spread it on
tl'í:thet hard for you, difficult
tl'itl'alqtele fawn
tl'ítl'alqtéle fawn
tl'ítl'áxel giving a potlatch/feast
tl'itl'e'áxel inviting to a feast
tl'itleptel skirt
tl'ítl'eq'el sticky
tl'ítl'eqel soggy
tl'ítl'eq'et spread it on
tl'ítl'esels sneaking around
tl'í:tl'ets'et sneak up on him/her
tl'itl'ew to run away
tl'ítl'ōwstexw kidnap him/her
tl'ítl'q'ey a shortcut
tl'itl'q'oyám take a shortcut
tl'ítl'xex̲et split it open
tl'í:ts'et sneak up on him/her
tl'íw to run away
tl'lhámt to salt (it)
tl'ó it is, he is, she is
tl'ólkwels oyster
tloqá:ys now
tl'óstexw choose it, pick it
tl'ó:t quiet it (baby)
tl'óth'et tighten it up, wind it up
tl'ótl'em little thing
tl'otl'ostexw choose it, pick it
tlowáyel today
tl'ōwstexw kidnap him/her
tl'pát cedar sapling basket
tl'pílém to go down off of it
tl'pí:lt lower it down
tl'qw'á:y milt, salmon milt
tl'qw'ót cut it (string or rope)
tl'xát split it, rip it
tl'xáx̲el burst open, split open
tl'xáx̲et split it open (fish, animal)
tl'xwá:ylhem to sit on eggs
tl'xwéleq to win
tl'xwíqwtel handkerchief
tl'x̲wíth'a strong (of material)
tl'x̲wíws tough skin
tl'xwiylhem sitting on eggs
tl'xwtl'xwéleq to win
t'ó to sprain
tókelem put on your socks
t'ó:kw' to go home
t'ólex̲wet kick him out
t'o:lhem sq'oq'ey a cold
tó:lt to learn (it)
t'óltel eclipse (sun or moon)
tó:lthet to think, to understand
tó:lxel tracks going down to river
t'ómel wall
t'ó:mél wall
t'omelewítsel partition
t'ómethet be suspicious of
tomitos tomatoes
tómiyeqw great-great-great-greatgrandparent
t'ó:mqw'em to splash
t'ópet to carve it
t'ópiythet getting dry (of tree)
t'óqwel to dry up ( a pond)
tóqw'em to cough
t'oqw'ót break it (string, rope)
t'óqw't cut it (string or rope)
t'oqw'tem got broken (string, rope)
t'óqw'tem Saturday, Weekend
tósem to crush berries
tóset to grind it, squish it
t'ó:t' poor thing! you poor thing! poor little one!
t'ot'á to sprain
t'ót'ekw' going home
t'ót'ekwels plugging holes
t'ót'ekwet plug it
totekwlem knitting
t'ót'ekw'stexw take him/her home
t'ót'elex̲wet kick him out
t'ót'elhem flea
toteló:met to understand it
t'ót'emethet be suspicious of
t'ót'epet to carve it
to't'ep'íqselem red-headed woodpecker
t'ot'epíythet getting dry (of tree)
t'ót'eqwel to dry up ( a pond)
tóteqw'em to cough
toteqw'ó:mestem tuberculosis
tótesem to crush berries
tóteset to grind it, squish it
t'ótexw go to the river
t'óthet try to do it
totí:lt learning it, learning something
totí:lthet to think, to understand
tówel town
t'óxw go to the river
tóx̲wesem towing a canoe upriver
tóx̲wethem fish for sturgeon
t'pí wood tick
tpólhtel prop used for a deadfall trap
tqát to close something
tqátsáleqel eight (counting containers)
tqatsálh eight times
tqátsa'ōwelh eight canoes
tqatsíws eight birds
t'qellexw give him/her a bruise
tqótsóls eight fruit
tqó:tsó:s eight (counting dollars)
t'qwém thimbleberry
t'qwíqst join together (sticks, poles)
tqwō:lchep ashes floating up from fire
t'qw'ót break it (string, rope)
ts'ahéyelh be praying, having a church service
ts'ákwx̲els to be frying stuff
ts'ákwx̲t be frying something
ts'áléqel really have to pee
ts'á:lext branch
ts'á:lq'em teirling (while hanging)
tsálqlexw to drop accidently
tsálqt to drop it (on purpose)
ts'asem toasted
ts'át to chew it
ts'a'tem crawling
ts'atem stimmot train
ts'átl'em jumping, hopping
ts'áts'el very
ts'átselem labour (being in labour)
ts'áts'esem good tasting
ts'átx̲em tinkling, clinking
ts'áwi shell (shiny part)
ts'áwi'álá a glass cup
ts'áwi lepót glass
ts'áx to put on (tr.)
ts'á:ya in-laws after your spouse dies
ts'áywx be drying
ts'áyxwelwétem to dry clothes
ts'áyxwt drying something
tscháxw get a wife
ts'ech'ó:lwelh on top shelf
ts'e'iqel go up a hill
ts'ekw'xále twenty (counting people)
ts'ekwx̲á:ls to fry stuff
ts'ékwx̲t fry (it), fry (tr.)
ts'eláltxw steal his/her spouse
ts'élexw go into inlet
ts'elh'á:y person running around with (insulting)
ts'elhímexóstel walking with each other
tselhsq'áleq'o family
ts'elhx̲á:m cry with somebody
ts'elhxwélmexw family (also neighbour)
tselíl maybe
tsélq to fall
ts'elqéylt turn it around
tsélqlexw to drop accidently
tselqó:me blackcap
tselqó:mé blackcap
tsélqt to drop it (on purpose)
tseltselexw to drop accidently
ts'elts'elqeylt turn it around
tséltselqlexw to drop accidently
tseltselqó:me blackcap
tsel ts'íthome I thank you.
tsel ts'íthomé I Thank You
Tsel we' eyo. I am fine.
ts'élxet look for lice on him
Tsel x̲lhém I am tired
Ts'elxwéyeqw Chilliwack/Chilliwack River place name (as far as one can travel upriver via canoe)
Ts'elxwíqw chilliwack
ts'elxwí:wsem relieved (in body)
Tsel yekw'es I am busy
ts'emts'emxó:ythel jaw-chin
ts'emxó:ythel jaw, chin
ts'epí:wel have a dirty bum
ts'epx̲el to rust
ts'épx̲el have dirty feet
ts'epx̲élqsel have a dirty nose
ts'épx̲es have a dirty face
ts'éq' be surprised
tseq'ex̲ó:les black eyes
ts'eq'met be surprised by him/her
ts'eqw' hit with arrow, bullet
ts'éqw' get hit by arrow, gun
ts'eqw'eláxw hit with arrow accidentelly
ts'eqw'elístel a broach, a pin
ts'eqw'ōwelh make a cedar-root basket
ts'eqw'ṓwelh Making a cedar-root basket
ts'eqw'ts'éqw' thistle, thorn
ts'eqw'ts'eqw'elístel a brooch, a pin
tsesá:t send him/her for something
ts'esémelép weed
ts'esláts saskatoon berry
ts'ésqel golden Eagle
ts'ets'aqw'ōwelh make a cedar-root basket
ts'ets'át to chew it
Tsetsel ey I am very good
ts'éts'em seplíl toast
ts'e'ts'éqw' thistle, thorn
ts'éts'eqw' get hit by arrow, gun
ts'ets'íts'etl'thet get shorter
ts'ets'ó:kw'e skunk cabbages (many)
Ts'ewá:lí Soowahlie
ts'exweqel to have a dry throat
ts'ex̲wítsem wash your back
ts'exwts'exweqel having a dry throat
ts'ílem get onto
ts'ímel get close to, approach, nearly
ts'í:met to lick it
ts'ísem to grow
ts'ít to thank him/her
ts'i:tem swayel Thanksgiving Day
tsith'exels toaster
ts'ítl'ewelh short (of a canoe)
ts'ítl'ōwes short (of paddle)
ts'its'á:ya in-laws after your spouse dies
ts'its'eláltxw steal his/her spouse
ts'íts'elem get onto
ts'íts'emel getting close to, approaching
ts'íts'emet to lick it
ts'íts'emostel licking each other's faces
ts'its'eqweló:l Indian badminton
ts'íts'esem to grow
ts'íts'esemt grow it
ts'í:ts'etl' short
ts'íts'etl' short
ts'íts'etl'thet get shorter
ts'íts'etxel have short legs
ts'íts'ewel bored, bothered
ts'íts'ewelmet bored of it, annoyed with it, fed up with it (of many)
ts'í:ts'eweló:l indian badminton; grass shiny
ts'its'lhá:met hearing it
ts'íts'lhá:met to hear (it)
ts'í:ts'tl'emeth' short (of a person)
ts'íwelmet bored of it
ts'í:yelh to pray
ts'íyex̲ést scorch, make it rare (tr.)
ts'íyxweqel to be dry in throat
ts'íyxwt to dry it, dry (tr.v.)
ts'íyxwthet to dry oneself (v.)
tskwáyé'leqw blonde hair
ts'kw'éx twenty
ts'kw'exáleqel twenty (counting containers)
ts'kw'éx qas te isá:le twenty-two
ts'kw'éx qas te léts'e twenty-one
tskwíkwemel pink
tskwí:m red
tskwímel turn red
tskwí:meqw have red hair
tskwimó:les (have) red eyes
tskwimomex brown
tskwí:m shúkwa brown sugar
ts'kw'xó:s twenty (counting dollars)
ts'lhám to hear (it)
ts'lhá:met to hear it
tslhilá:m step parent
tslhililá:m step parent
ts'lhimexósem going for a walk together
tslhítselxel top of foot
ts'lhx̲á:m deceased child
tsmákw'a undertaker
tsméla give birth, have a baby
tsméle to give birth
tsmélméle to give birth
tsméth' blue
ts'meth'meth'ó:les (several) blue eyes, really blue eyes
ts'meth'ó:les blue eyes
ts'ó:kw'e skunk cabbage
ts'ólesem turn one's face away
ts'ólesemet turn one's face away from
ts'ó:lex̲eth' roll over in bed
ts'óqw't poke it, pin it
ts'óxwelhcha adding water, adding some mor (liquid)
ts'óxwt add it
tsp'íp'eq'el getting a little white
ts'q'álex̲ (many) black things
ts'qáyex̲iya Mink
tsq'ex̲é'leqw black hair
ts'q'éyx̲ black
ts'q'éyx̲em vanilla extract
ts'qó:ls bare, bald, rock
Ts'qó:ls Hope
tsqwá:y green, yellow
tsqwayó:les green eyes
tsqwáyóméx to look yellow / green
tsqwa:y pepe green pepper
ts'qw'élá ear-ring
ts'qw'élhp Sitka Spruce Tree
ts'qw'et poke it, pin it
ts'qw'ít prop up with y-shaped stick
tsqw'íx̲w brown
ts'qw'ōstel big copper pot
tssálém send someone on an errand
ts'sa:yelhp Douglas Fir tree
ts'símt grow it
Ts'símteló:t sister of Lhílheqey
ts'tá:m to crawl
tsth'óqwi to fish
ts'tl'ám to jump, to hop (once)
ts'tl'étl'xel take short steps
tsxwíkw' grey
ts'xwólhcha add water, add some more liquid
ts'xwót add it, add some
tu a little, a bit like, slightly
tus'éy to be careful
tutewít good hunter, good fisherman
tútl'ó: he, him
tutl'ó:lem them, they (male)
tú:xw nine
tuxwále nine (counting people)
tuxwáleqel nine (counting containers)
tú:xwá:lh nine times
tú:xwelsxá ninety
tú:xwelsxále ninety (counting people)
tú:xwelsxó:s ninety (counting dollars)
tú:xwes nine (counting dollars)
tuxwíqw nine fish
tuxwíws nine birds
tuxwóls 'nine fruit in a group or cluster (as they grow on a plant)
tuxwōwelh nine canoes
t'wá must maybe, I guess, I'm uncertain, must be
t'x̲ém six
t'x̲emálh six times
t'x̲émele six people
t'x̲emelhp six trees
t'x̲émelsxá sixty
t'x̲émelsxále sixty (counting people)
t'x̲émelsxó:s sixty (counting dollars)
t'x̲émeqel six (counting containers)
t'x̲émés six dollars
t'x̲emíqw six fish
t'x̲emóls six fruit
t'xemōs six birds
t'xemōwelh six canoes
tx̲ét streach its arms, wings
txwéltsep keep fire at steady temperature
tx̲wém right away
txwemelám adopt a child
txwó:ye be only one left
t'ákw'el to cross
t'á:l go out of sight
t'álaqa salal
t'á:lew arm
t'álkw't warm it up
t'álqw'em warm, lukewarm
t'ám to guess
t'à:m sing along to spirit song
t'ámet guess at it
t'ámex to braid something (hair)
t'ámiya wren
T'amiyahó:y Mt. McGuire
t'á:mxw Gooseberry
t'ámxw gooseberry (coastal black)
t'á:mxwelhp gooseberry bush
t'apet chip at it (like at wood)
t'áqa salal
t'áqe salal berry
t'ás quiet
t'ásxel walk silently
t'ásxelem walk quietly
t'á:t to taste it
t'át to try something, taste something, attempt something
t'át'ekw'el to cross
t'át'elh cross-beam in roof of house
t'át'em guessing
t'át'emels guesser (in slahal game)
t'át'emet guess at it
t'át'emiya little wren ???
t'át'epet chip at it (like at wood)
t'át'eqe salal berry
t'at'esem qwiqwoyels lemon
t'át'esxelem walk quietly
t'át'ets'em sour
t'at'ets'em qwiqwóyels sqe'óleqw lemonade
t'át'eyeq' being, getting mad, being, getting angry, being real angry
t'át'iyeq' mad
t'á:ts' fish-spreader
t'ats'ex̲elí:m split roots wrong (uneven)
t'áyeq' be mad, get mad, be angry get angry
t'áyx̲ be envious
t'áyx̲met jealous
t'ékw get stuck (in mud)
t'ekwá:lí:ya plug one's ear
t'ekwá:lí:yám not really listening
t'ékweles choking on food, getting choked on food
t'ekw'élmél homesick
t'ekwelwex to cross it
t'ekwíwet stick it up his/her bum
t'ekwót plug it
t'ekwōwelh patch a canoe
t'ékwōwelh patch a canoe
t'ekw'stexw take him/her home
t'elém to stick
t'elémelhp wild cherry tree
t'élemt stick it on
t'elémtses stick to the hand
t'elex̲ót carve stone
t'élheqw't to scratch (him/her/it) [
t'elhóqw't to scratch (him/her/it) [
t'elhóqw'tem (he/she/it) was scratched
t'élhqesel net-shuttle
t'elkw'á:ls heating up food
t'élkw't warm it up
t'élq spot
t'elt'á:lew arms
t'elt'élemtses stick to the hand
t'élt'elq spot
t'elt'íqa salal
t'elt'ó:mel wall
t'élx̲é:yls carving stone
t'émel wood-chip
t'eméls chop with eaze
t'émeqw' to splash
t'émleqw top of the head
t'emó:sa rhubarb
t'émq'ethel jade stone
t'emt'ámiya wren
t'emt'ámxw gooseberry (coastal black)
t'émt'emext to braid (it--of hair)
t'emt'emó:sa rhubarb
t'émt'emq'ethel jade stone
t'emt'émqw'xel really rainy
t'emt'emxáliya braids
t'emt'ó:mél walls
t'emxáliya a braid
t'émxel chop your foot (with axe)
t'epsóye midget
t'éqt'eqwém thimbleberry
t'eqt'eqwst join together (sticks, poles)
t'eqw' it broke (string, etc.)
t'éqw' break (string)
t'eqw'élhelh to pass out
t'eqw'lhálém run out of breath
t'eqw'ót cut it (wood, lawn)
t'eqw'qéyl get top cut off
t'esí:l go down(of swelling)
t'et'ás quiet
t'et'ásthet sneak around, move quietly
t'et'ásxel walk silently
t'et'ásxelem walk quietly
t'et'á:t to taste it
t'et'élem to stick
t'et'élemt stick it on
t'et'éméls chop with eaze
t'et'éqw' break (string)
t'éteqw' it broke (string, etc.)
t'et'óthet try to do it
t'ewōkw'sem powder your face
T'ex̲qé:yl Sumas Mountain
t'ílá:ls to scramble-give
t'ílem to sing
t'ílemelhtset sing it for him/her
t'ílemet sing about it
t'ílemstexw sing to him/her
t'iléqel salmon with eggs loose
t'ílmet be lonsome for him/her
t'ílt sing it
t'ílthet be lonesome
t'íqel to get bruised
t'íqeláx̲el get bruised on feet
t'íqqwlha be filthy
t'it'á:yeq' cranky
t'ít'elem singing
t'ít'elemelhtset sing it for him/her
t'ít'elemet sing about it
t'ít'elemstexw sing to him/her
t'ít'elmet be lonsome for him/her
t'ít'epsó:ye tiny midget
t'ít'eqel to get bruised
t'ít'eqeláx̲el get bruised on feet
t'ít'etsem swimming
t'it'ílt singing it
t'it'ílthet be lonesome
t'ít'íyelt to entertain him
t'ítsem swim (of a person), swim (with crawl strokes, etc.
t'íw take too big a step
t'íyelt to entertain him
t'íyx̲ envious
t'kwíles choke (on food)
t'kwílest choke him/her
t'kwíléstexw bring it across the river
t'kwílstexw choke someone
t'lhóqw'est scratch him/her on face
t'ó to sprain
t'ó:kw' to go home
t'ólex̲wet kick him out
t'o:lhem sq'oq'ey a cold
t'óltel eclipse (sun or moon)
t'ómel wall
t'ó:mél wall
t'omelewítsel partition
t'ómethet be suspicious of
t'ó:mqw'em to splash
t'ópet to carve it
t'ópiythet getting dry (of tree)
t'óqwel to dry up ( a pond)
t'oqw'ót break it (string, rope)
t'óqw't cut it (string or rope)
t'oqw'tem got broken (string, rope)
t'óqw'tem Saturday, Weekend
t'ó:t' poor thing! you poor thing! poor little one!
t'ot'á to sprain
t'ót'ekw' going home
t'ót'ekwels plugging holes
t'ót'ekwet plug it
t'ót'ekw'stexw take him/her home
t'ót'elex̲wet kick him out
t'ót'elhem flea
t'ót'emethet be suspicious of
t'ót'epet to carve it
t'ot'epíythet getting dry (of tree)
t'ót'eqwel to dry up ( a pond)
t'ótexw go to the river
t'óthet try to do it
t'óxw go to the river
t'pí wood tick
t'qellexw give him/her a bruise
t'qwém thimbleberry
t'qwíqst join together (sticks, poles)
t'qw'ót break it (string, rope)
t'wá must maybe, I guess, I'm uncertain, must be
t'x̲ém six
t'x̲emálh six times
t'x̲émele six people
t'x̲emelhp six trees
t'x̲émelsxá sixty
t'x̲émelsxále sixty (counting people)
t'x̲émelsxó:s sixty (counting dollars)
t'x̲émeqel six (counting containers)
t'x̲émés six dollars
t'x̲emíqw six fish
t'x̲emóls six fruit
t'xemōs six birds
t'xemōwelh six canoes
thákw't pulling something
th'álátel heart-shaped island near Chehelis
th'á:lé heart
th'álh to cool down (of person)
thá:lhp big tree
th'álx̲em transparent, see-thru
th'á:m go down (of tide)
th'ám to chew
th'amawéstel soapberry beater
th'áq'em be dripping
tháq't spearing it
th'át chew it
thát dark
thatháyelhtset to prepare for (it), make for (it)
th'ath'elem have labour pains
tháthelmet admire
th'áth'em go down (of tide)
th'áth'emet put ing s-th between the teeth, putting it in one's mouth, biting on s-th (not into it)
th'áth'ewem have no taste
thátheyel blood
th'áth'ikwémet worried about (iy)
th'áth'iyekw be really worried
th'á:th'tsem to jingle
thatíl get dark
thátkwem feel a tingle
th'á:tsem to jingle
th'atsemá:lí:ya have aringing in ear
th'á:tst phone him/her
th'átst phone him/her
tháuem to bake (bread)
tháwelhem to spawn
th'áwém have no taste
th'áx̲ey straw, reed-grass
tháx̲t push it
th'áx̲th'ax̲ey straw, reed-grass
th'áyá:m marry bro/sis of deceased spouse
tháyelets stear a canoe
tháyeletst steer it
tháyeltsep fit a fire
tháyeltxwem to build a house
thá:yest to fix (it) up,
th'á:ykwem to squeek (of mouse)
thá:yt preparing, fixing, making something
the alex sister
thehít be careful with it
thehíthet take care of yourself
thehíws bird, large bird
thehó:lesem open both eyes wide
thehó:ythel have a big mouth
the'ít true
thekw' straight, pulled, influenced
thékw'aqel drawer
thekw'ét pull something
th'ékwetselsxá seventy
th'ékwetselsxó:s seventy (counting dollars)
th'ekwóls seven fruit
th'ekwsále seven (counting people)
th'ekwsáleqel seven (counting containers)
th'ekwsálh seven times
th'ekwsélhp seven trees
th'ékwselsxále seventy (counting people)
th'ekwsíws seven birds
th'ékwth'íkwekw Blue Elderberries
th'eláltel Juniper
th'eleth'qw'á:y trouts (many)
th'elétsxel heel
thelíthqet small tree
thélmet admire
th'elth'á:le hearts
thelthátheyel blood
thelthélxatel rugs, floor coverings
thelthélxatí:m weaving
th'elth'ómtsestel slahal bone
thelthóthel mouths
thélxatí:m to weave
thélxetel a rug
themá twice
th'émtel soapberry spoon
themthó:mél eyebrows
th'emth'ómetsel bracelet
th'emxweláx̲el elbow
th'épiyeqw part of plant where berry hangs
th'eplexw to close one's eyes
th'ép'oyeqw great-great-great grandparent
th'epth'epíyeqw part of plant where berry hangs
th'epth'etplex to close one's eyes
theqá:t tree
th'éq'em to drip (one drip)
théqeytel sockeye net
theqthéqet forest
theqthéqeytel sockeye net
th'eqw'iyós to box
th'éqw'ōwelh making a basket
th'éqwth'éqwxwel ankle joint
th'esélatel arrow-pouch
th'eséletst throw him/her down on their bum
th'esét bang a container
the shxwemlí:kw aunt
th'éstel a nail
th'esth'éset bang a container
thét to say it, say (tr.)
thétest to tell someone something
th'eth'ám to chew
th'eth'át chew it
th'eth'á:ykwem to squeek (of mouse)
thethehít be careful with it
th'eth'ekw'íwetem have worms
th'eth'emí:l thin (material)
th'eth'emí:lstexw make it thin
thetheqét tree
théthet to say it
th'eth'eth'elétsxel heel
thethétstexw tell him/her/it
th'eth'éx̲ to go out completely (of fire)
thethéx̲ dissappear
thethéx̲w dissappear
théthexw to dissappear
theth'ístel horns, antlers
thethít true
thethíx̲w girl's first period
thetíwél to think to yourself
th'éts stiff, hard
th'étsáls ringing, phoning
th'etsét harden, harden it
th'étst phone him/her
thétstexw tell him/her/it
th'ew worn-out
Th'ewá:lí Soowahlie
thewélhem to spawn
th'ewí:l worn-out
th'ewt wear it out
th'éx̲ to go out completely (of fire)
Th'ex̲elís rock near yale
th'ex̲ét small gravel
thex̲ét push it
thex̲láxw find it
th'ex̲míl cigarette butt
thex̲ósem pull out from shore
thex̲ó:th dolly varden trout
th'éx̲tel rattlesnake
th'éx̲th'ex̲ stinging nettle
th'ex̲th'ex̲míl cigarette butt
th'éx̲th'éx̲tel rattlesnake
th'éx̲th'ex̲th'ex̲ stinging nettle
théxw to dissappear
théx̲w dissappear
th'ex̲wá:tsesem to wash one's hands
th'ex̲wélesem brush your teeth
th'ex̲welísem brush your teeth
th'ex̲welwetem to do the laundry
th'éx̲welwétem washing clothes
th'ex̲wépsem wash your neck
th'éx̲wesem to wash your face
th'éx̲wetsesem to wash one's hands
th'ex̲wíl to do the dishes
th'ex̲wíls to wash dishes
th'ex̲wíqwem wash one's hair
th'ex̲wítsem wash your back
thex̲wíwsem wash one's body
th'ex̲wlísem to brush one's teeth
th'exwmet do a favor for him
th'éx̲wmet to feel sorry for him/her, pity someone
th'éx̲wó:sem to wash your face
th'ex̲wót wash it, wash (tr. v.)
th'exwótem (it is) washed
thexwó:thet dissappear on purpose
th'éx̲wqéylem wash one's mouth out
th'exwstélémét ask someone a favor
th'éxwth'exw ospray, fish hawk
th'éxwth'éxw Ospray, Fishhawk
th'ex̲wth'óx̲wíls wash lots of dishes
th'éx̲wxél:ém wash one's feet
th'íkwe left(side)
th'íkwekw Blue Elderberry
th'íkwekwelhp elderberry tree
th'íkw'elexw to frighten him
th'íkwem prickly, scratchy
th'ikw'ólésem to wink
th'íkw'thet to get frightened
th'ímelhp berry plant
thímiya full-grown coho
th'iqw'élchep chop wood
th'í:qw'est punch him/her in the face
th'í:qw'et to punch him/her
th'íset to nail it
th'ístel horn, antler
th'íth'aq'em dripping
thí:thaxel have a big foot
thíthe big
thitheháleq big waves
thithehó:les have big eyes
th'íth'ekwem prickly, scratchy
th'íth'eqw'est punch him/her in the face
th'íth'eqw'et to punch him/her
th'íth'eset nailing it
thíthet fix yourself up
thíthetses have big hand(s)
th'íth'ewel annoyed
th'íth'ewélmet annoyed with (him/her)
th'íth'ewélstexw annoy (them)
thíthexel have big feet
th'íth'exwmet do a favor for him
th'íth'ex̲wmet feeling sorry for someone, pitying someone
th'íth'exwstélémét ask someone a favor
th'ith'íkw'elexw to frighten him
th'íthíkw'thet to get frightened
th'íth'ímálá berry-basket
th'ith'kw'ólésem to wink
th'íth'kw'oya runt
th'íth'óyeqw grind
thíthqet small tree
th'ith'qw'iyós to box
thit kw'as ku:k food preparation
th'ítsemelhp hazelnut tree
thíts'et split it with fingernail
th'íwél annoyed
th'íwélem to bother him/her
th'íwelmét annoyed with (him/her)
th'íwelstexw annoy (them)
thíx̲ water-source (spring)
th'íx̲w please
thiyá:lhem make a bed
thiyálhem to make the bed
thíyelhtset to prepare for (it), make for (it)
thíyéltsep fit a fire
thiyéltxwem to build a house
thíyém to bake (bread)
th'iyeqw'á:ls split firewood
thiyeqwáls digging
th'íyeqw'elchep split firewood
th'íyeqw't split it (firewood)
thíyeqwt to dig (it) up
thíyest to fix (it) up,
thíyest te lálem to clean the house
thiyost te letám to set the table
thíyt to prepare, to fix, to make it, prepare
thíythet fix yourself up
thiytíl design, pattern
thkw'ét straighten it
thkw'éthet straighten yourself out
th'kw'íwel hemorrhoids
th'kw'íwíyelhp swamp gooseberry
th'kwólh Lillooet People
th'lhákw't pinch (him/her)
th'okwōswelh seven canoes
th'ó:kws seven
th'ókwses seven (counting dollars)
th'okwsíqw seven fish
thó:lchep fire is growing strong
th'ólhem to feel cold, get cooled down, chilled, get cold (of a person)
th'ólhokw't pinch (him/her)
tho:mel eyebrow
thó:mel eyebrow(s)
thó:mél eyebrows
th'óméls whet-stone, file
th'ómetsel bracelet
th'ómtsestel slahal bone
thó:qw have a big head
th'óqweleqw bald-headed
th'óqw'em rotten
th'óqwet to suck on it
thóthel mouth
th'óth'elhem feeling cold, be chilled (of a person)
Th'óth'emels Village near Vedder Crossing
th'óth'eqw'em rotten
th'óth'eqw'emáléqep smell rotten
th'óth'eqwet to suck on it
thóthexwemélqsel have a nose-bleed
th'ōth'ōwex̲ cedar slat baskets
th'ōth'ōwt smash it up
th'oth'óx̲wí:ls to wash dishes
th'óth'qw'émthet rotted
th'ōth'x̲iya cannibal woman, basket ogress
th'ōwex̲ cedar slat basket
th'ōwt smash it up
th'ōx̲iya cannibal woman
Th'ōx̲iya cannibal woman, basket ogress
Th'ṓx̲iya Cannibal Woman
th'óx̲wá:tsesem to wash one's hands
thóxwemélqsel have a nose-bleed
th'ox̲wí:ls to wash dishes
th'óx̲wíls wash dishes
th'óyeqw grind
th'óyeqw'elchep split firewood
th'óyeqw't splitting it (firewood)
thóyeqwt to dig (it) up
th'ó:yx̲wem to get nervous, excited
thqá:lem to dip-net
thq'á:ls to spear fish
th'q'elhx̲á:m to kneel
th'q'emelétsem collected rainwater
th'q'émqel tap
thq'ét spear it
th'q'th'q'x̲á:m to kneel
th'qw'álewest punched in stomach
th'qw'á:lí:ye punched on ear
th'qw'élqsel punched in the nose
th'qw'íwet punched on butt
th'qwó:lecha gloves, mittens
th'qw'ómáléqep smell rotten
th'qw'ó:mthet rotted
th'qwó:s punched in face
th'táme raft
th'tes to ring once
th'th'ex̲welísem brush your teeth
thútl'ó: she, her
thutl'ólem they, referring to females
th'x̲welwétem to wash clothes, wash clothes, do laundry
thxwómélqsel have a nose bleed
th'álátel heart-shaped island near Chehelis
th'á:lé heart
th'álh to cool down (of person)
th'álx̲em transparent, see-thru
th'á:m go down (of tide)
th'ám to chew
th'amawéstel soapberry beater
th'áq'em be dripping
th'át chew it
th'ath'elem have labour pains
th'áth'em go down (of tide)
th'áth'emet put ing s-th between the teeth, putting it in one's mouth, biting on s-th (not into it)
th'áth'ewem have no taste
th'áth'ikwémet worried about (iy)
th'áth'iyekw be really worried
th'á:th'tsem to jingle
th'á:tsem to jingle
th'atsemá:lí:ya have aringing in ear
th'á:tst phone him/her
th'átst phone him/her
th'áwém have no taste
th'áx̲ey straw, reed-grass
th'áx̲th'ax̲ey straw, reed-grass
th'áyá:m marry bro/sis of deceased spouse
th'á:ykwem to squeek (of mouse)
th'ékwetselsxá seventy
th'ékwetselsxó:s seventy (counting dollars)
th'ekwóls seven fruit
th'ekwsále seven (counting people)
th'ekwsáleqel seven (counting containers)
th'ekwsálh seven times
th'ekwsélhp seven trees
th'ékwselsxále seventy (counting people)
th'ekwsíws seven birds
th'ékwth'íkwekw Blue Elderberries
th'eláltel Juniper
th'eleth'qw'á:y trouts (many)
th'elétsxel heel
th'elth'á:le hearts
th'elth'ómtsestel slahal bone
th'émtel soapberry spoon
th'emth'ómetsel bracelet
th'emxweláx̲el elbow
th'épiyeqw part of plant where berry hangs
th'eplexw to close one's eyes
th'ép'oyeqw great-great-great grandparent
th'epth'epíyeqw part of plant where berry hangs
th'epth'etplex to close one's eyes
th'éq'em to drip (one drip)
th'eqw'iyós to box
th'éqw'ōwelh making a basket
th'éqwth'éqwxwel ankle joint
th'esélatel arrow-pouch
th'eséletst throw him/her down on their bum
th'esét bang a container
th'éstel a nail
th'esth'éset bang a container
th'eth'ám to chew
th'eth'át chew it
th'eth'á:ykwem to squeek (of mouse)
th'eth'ekw'íwetem have worms
th'eth'emí:l thin (material)
th'eth'emí:lstexw make it thin
th'eth'eth'elétsxel heel
th'eth'éx̲ to go out completely (of fire)
th'éts stiff, hard
th'étsáls ringing, phoning
th'etsét harden, harden it
th'étst phone him/her
th'ew worn-out
Th'ewá:lí Soowahlie
th'ewí:l worn-out
th'ewt wear it out
th'éx̲ to go out completely (of fire)
Th'ex̲elís rock near yale
th'ex̲ét small gravel
th'ex̲míl cigarette butt
th'éx̲tel rattlesnake
th'éx̲th'ex̲ stinging nettle
th'ex̲th'ex̲míl cigarette butt
th'éx̲th'éx̲tel rattlesnake
th'éx̲th'ex̲th'ex̲ stinging nettle
th'ex̲wá:tsesem to wash one's hands
th'ex̲wélesem brush your teeth
th'ex̲welísem brush your teeth
th'ex̲welwetem to do the laundry
th'éx̲welwétem washing clothes
th'ex̲wépsem wash your neck
th'éx̲wesem to wash your face
th'éx̲wetsesem to wash one's hands
th'ex̲wíl to do the dishes
th'ex̲wíls to wash dishes
th'ex̲wíqwem wash one's hair
th'ex̲wítsem wash your back
th'ex̲wlísem to brush one's teeth
th'exwmet do a favor for him
th'éx̲wmet to feel sorry for him/her, pity someone
th'éx̲wó:sem to wash your face
th'ex̲wót wash it, wash (tr. v.)
th'exwótem (it is) washed
th'éx̲wqéylem wash one's mouth out
th'exwstélémét ask someone a favor
th'éxwth'exw ospray, fish hawk
th'éxwth'éxw Ospray, Fishhawk
th'ex̲wth'óx̲wíls wash lots of dishes
th'éx̲wxél:ém wash one's feet
th'íkwe left(side)
th'íkwekw Blue Elderberry
th'íkwekwelhp elderberry tree
th'íkw'elexw to frighten him
th'íkwem prickly, scratchy
th'ikw'ólésem to wink
th'íkw'thet to get frightened
th'ímelhp berry plant
th'iqw'élchep chop wood
th'í:qw'est punch him/her in the face
th'í:qw'et to punch him/her
th'íset to nail it
th'ístel horn, antler
th'íth'aq'em dripping
th'íth'ekwem prickly, scratchy
th'íth'eqw'est punch him/her in the face
th'íth'eqw'et to punch him/her
th'íth'eset nailing it
th'íth'ewel annoyed
th'íth'ewélmet annoyed with (him/her)
th'íth'ewélstexw annoy (them)
th'íth'exwmet do a favor for him
th'íth'ex̲wmet feeling sorry for someone, pitying someone
th'íth'exwstélémét ask someone a favor
th'ith'íkw'elexw to frighten him
th'íthíkw'thet to get frightened
th'íth'ímálá berry-basket
th'ith'kw'ólésem to wink
th'íth'kw'oya runt
th'íth'óyeqw grind
th'ith'qw'iyós to box
th'ítsemelhp hazelnut tree
th'íwél annoyed
th'íwélem to bother him/her
th'íwelmét annoyed with (him/her)
th'íwelstexw annoy (them)
th'íx̲w please
th'iyeqw'á:ls split firewood
th'íyeqw'elchep split firewood
th'íyeqw't split it (firewood)
th'kw'íwel hemorrhoids
th'kw'íwíyelhp swamp gooseberry
th'kwólh Lillooet People
th'lhákw't pinch (him/her)
th'okwōswelh seven canoes
th'ó:kws seven
th'ókwses seven (counting dollars)
th'okwsíqw seven fish
th'ólhem to feel cold, get cooled down, chilled, get cold (of a person)
th'ólhokw't pinch (him/her)
th'óméls whet-stone, file
th'ómetsel bracelet
th'ómtsestel slahal bone
th'óqweleqw bald-headed
th'óqw'em rotten
th'óqwet to suck on it
th'óth'elhem feeling cold, be chilled (of a person)
Th'óth'emels Village near Vedder Crossing
th'óth'eqw'em rotten
th'óth'eqw'emáléqep smell rotten
th'óth'eqwet to suck on it
th'ōth'ōwex̲ cedar slat baskets
th'ōth'ōwt smash it up
th'oth'óx̲wí:ls to wash dishes
th'óth'qw'émthet rotted
th'ōth'x̲iya cannibal woman, basket ogress
th'ōwex̲ cedar slat basket
th'ōwt smash it up
th'ōx̲iya cannibal woman
Th'ōx̲iya cannibal woman, basket ogress
Th'ṓx̲iya Cannibal Woman
th'óx̲wá:tsesem to wash one's hands
th'ox̲wí:ls to wash dishes
th'óx̲wíls wash dishes
th'óyeqw grind
th'óyeqw'elchep split firewood
th'óyeqw't splitting it (firewood)
th'ó:yx̲wem to get nervous, excited
th'q'elhx̲á:m to kneel
th'q'emelétsem collected rainwater
th'q'émqel tap
th'q'th'q'x̲á:m to kneel
th'qw'álewest punched in stomach
th'qw'á:lí:ye punched on ear
th'qw'élqsel punched in the nose
th'qw'íwet punched on butt
th'qwó:lecha gloves, mittens
th'qw'ómáléqep smell rotten
th'qw'ó:mthet rotted
th'qwó:s punched in face
th'táme raft
th'tes to ring once
th'th'ex̲welísem brush your teeth
th'x̲welwétem to wash clothes, wash clothes, do laundry
tl'álelhem salt
tl'a'leqtxel Daddy long-legs
tl'áleqtxel daddy long-legs
tl'áléx̲em crackle, pop
tl'álhem salt
tl'alqtélets ring-necked pheasant
tl'álx put it on (design), attach it, fasten it
tl'á:lx̲em crackle, pop
tl'ámkw'em popping (little round things)
tl'ap'élatsem wag its tail
tl'ápex̲em fall down and scatter
tl'ápx̲t sow it (seeds), scatter it
tl'áqt tall, long
tl'a'tl'ékw'elsáwtxw fire station
Tl'átl'ekw'em Hope Indian Reserve
tl'átl'el attached
tl'átl'elhemt to salt (it)
tl'átl'elx put it on (design)
tl'atl'íls loving (him/her/it)
tl'atl'ítel to love one another
tl'atl'itel swayel Valentines Day
tl'áwels barking
tl'áxetem have diarrhea
tl'axtem diarreha
tl'chá:s island
tl'e'áxet invite him/her to a feast
tl'e'éylh pot-latch
tl'e'ímél muscle
tl'ékw'el to go out (of a fire, flame)
tl'ékwela deaf
tl'ékw'elt to extinguish it (fire, flame)
tl'ekwselchí:ms why?
tl'ékw'tl'ekw'elt putting it out (of a fire, flame)
tl'eláxw to stop, stay
tl'eláxwelets to stay live in one place
tl'elá:y shovel-nosed canoe
tl'eléqw to explode
tl'éleqw' a pop, a shot
tl'élexw stopping, staying
tl'eléxwstexw stop (him/her/it)
tl'élexwstexw stop (him/her/it)
tl'elímél muscle
tl'elqtéle deer
tl'éltl'el to have a habit, to be addicted
tl'éltl'eleqw continuous shooting or popping sounds
tl'eltl'élx̲ spotted
tl'eltl'élx̲os have freckles
tl'eltl'élx̲xel spring salmon ~ Chinook salmon
tl'élx̲ speckled
tl'elxalollh jack spring
tl'élx̲xel spring salmon ~ Chinook salmon
tl'eméqw snap your fingers
tl'eméqwtses snap your finger
tl'emtl'eméqw snap your fingers
tl'emtl'émxel grasshopper
tl'emx̲wxwéylem to hail
tl'ép low, deep
tl'épel to go down, descend
tl'épelem to go down off of it
tl'épelt lower it down
tl'épelx lower it down
tl'epí:l to go down, descend
tl'epí:lx lower it down
tl'épló:thel bowl
tl'épstexw make something low, leave it low, lower something
tl'épstexw ta' sqwélewel be patient
tl'épx̲t sow it (seeds), scatter it
tl'eqtámeth' tall
tl'éqtepsem have long neck
tl'eqtíwél tall (of tree)
tl'etl'áxel give a potlatch/feast
tl'etl'ekwelt extinguishing it (of a fire)
tl'étl'elmet get used to it
tl'étl'eló:m them (little)
tl'etl'ewels to bark (dog)
tl'etl'ót quiet it (baby)
tl'ewéls to bark (dog)
tl'ewlómét manage to get away
tl'éwt bark at him/her
tl'ewtl'ewt bark at him/her
tl'éx crack open
tl'exátem have diarrhea
tl'exáx̲et split it open
tl'éx̲tl'ex̲wet to beat s-one at game
tl'éx̲w hard
tl'éx̲wet to beat s-one at game
tl'exwéthet to get hard
tl'exwewítstel blanket, robe
tl'exwló:st take him/her for granted
tl'í hard, difficult
tl'íkw'el kinnikinnick
tl'íkw'ilhp indian tobacco plant
tl'í:la eulachon oil
tl'íls to love, to like him/her/it
tl'i:m weak, be weak (of a person)
tl'íq' get hit by tree, car
tl'iq'áwtxw deadfall trap
tl'íq'el sticky
tl'í:q'etses get hand stuck
tl'íq't spread it on
tl'í:thet hard for you, difficult
tl'itl'alqtele fawn
tl'ítl'alqtéle fawn
tl'ítl'áxel giving a potlatch/feast
tl'itl'e'áxel inviting to a feast
tl'itleptel skirt
tl'ítl'eq'el sticky
tl'ítl'eqel soggy
tl'ítl'eq'et spread it on
tl'ítl'esels sneaking around
tl'í:tl'ets'et sneak up on him/her
tl'itl'ew to run away
tl'ítl'ōwstexw kidnap him/her
tl'ítl'q'ey a shortcut
tl'itl'q'oyám take a shortcut
tl'ítl'xex̲et split it open
tl'í:ts'et sneak up on him/her
tl'íw to run away
tl'lhámt to salt (it)
tl'ó it is, he is, she is
tl'ólkwels oyster
tl'óstexw choose it, pick it
tl'ó:t quiet it (baby)
tl'óth'et tighten it up, wind it up
tl'ótl'em little thing
tl'otl'ostexw choose it, pick it
tl'ōwstexw kidnap him/her
tl'pát cedar sapling basket
tl'pílém to go down off of it
tl'pí:lt lower it down
tl'qw'á:y milt, salmon milt
tl'qw'ót cut it (string or rope)
tl'xát split it, rip it
tl'xáx̲el burst open, split open
tl'xáx̲et split it open (fish, animal)
tl'xwá:ylhem to sit on eggs
tl'xwéleq to win
tl'xwíqwtel handkerchief
tl'x̲wíth'a strong (of material)
tl'x̲wíws tough skin
tl'xwiylhem sitting on eggs
tl'xwtl'xwéleq to win
ts'ahéyelh be praying, having a church service
ts'ákwx̲els to be frying stuff
ts'ákwx̲t be frying something
ts'áléqel really have to pee
ts'á:lext branch
ts'á:lq'em teirling (while hanging)
tsálqlexw to drop accidently
tsálqt to drop it (on purpose)
ts'asem toasted
ts'át to chew it
ts'a'tem crawling
ts'atem stimmot train
ts'átl'em jumping, hopping
ts'áts'el very
ts'átselem labour (being in labour)
ts'áts'esem good tasting
ts'átx̲em tinkling, clinking
ts'áwi shell (shiny part)
ts'áwi'álá a glass cup
ts'áwi lepót glass
ts'áx to put on (tr.)
ts'á:ya in-laws after your spouse dies
ts'áywx be drying
ts'áyxwelwétem to dry clothes
ts'áyxwt drying something
tscháxw get a wife
ts'ech'ó:lwelh on top shelf
ts'e'iqel go up a hill
ts'ekw'xále twenty (counting people)
ts'ekwx̲á:ls to fry stuff
ts'ékwx̲t fry (it), fry (tr.)
ts'eláltxw steal his/her spouse
ts'élexw go into inlet
ts'elh'á:y person running around with (insulting)
ts'elhímexóstel walking with each other
tselhsq'áleq'o family
ts'elhx̲á:m cry with somebody
ts'elhxwélmexw family (also neighbour)
tselíl maybe
tsélq to fall
ts'elqéylt turn it around
tsélqlexw to drop accidently
tselqó:me blackcap
tselqó:mé blackcap
tsélqt to drop it (on purpose)
tseltselexw to drop accidently
ts'elts'elqeylt turn it around
tséltselqlexw to drop accidently
tseltselqó:me blackcap
tsel ts'íthome I thank you.
tsel ts'íthomé I Thank You
Tsel we' eyo. I am fine.
ts'élxet look for lice on him
Tsel x̲lhém I am tired
Ts'elxwéyeqw Chilliwack/Chilliwack River place name (as far as one can travel upriver via canoe)
Ts'elxwíqw chilliwack
ts'elxwí:wsem relieved (in body)
Tsel yekw'es I am busy
ts'emts'emxó:ythel jaw-chin
ts'emxó:ythel jaw, chin
ts'epí:wel have a dirty bum
ts'epx̲el to rust
ts'épx̲el have dirty feet
ts'epx̲élqsel have a dirty nose
ts'épx̲es have a dirty face
ts'éq' be surprised
tseq'ex̲ó:les black eyes
ts'eq'met be surprised by him/her
ts'eqw' hit with arrow, bullet
ts'éqw' get hit by arrow, gun
ts'eqw'eláxw hit with arrow accidentelly
ts'eqw'elístel a broach, a pin
ts'eqw'ōwelh make a cedar-root basket
ts'eqw'ṓwelh Making a cedar-root basket
ts'eqw'ts'éqw' thistle, thorn
ts'eqw'ts'eqw'elístel a brooch, a pin
tsesá:t send him/her for something
ts'esémelép weed
ts'esláts saskatoon berry
ts'ésqel golden Eagle
ts'ets'aqw'ōwelh make a cedar-root basket
ts'ets'át to chew it
Tsetsel ey I am very good
ts'éts'em seplíl toast
ts'e'ts'éqw' thistle, thorn
ts'éts'eqw' get hit by arrow, gun
ts'ets'íts'etl'thet get shorter
ts'ets'ó:kw'e skunk cabbages (many)
Ts'ewá:lí Soowahlie
ts'exweqel to have a dry throat
ts'ex̲wítsem wash your back
ts'exwts'exweqel having a dry throat
ts'ílem get onto
ts'ímel get close to, approach, nearly
ts'í:met to lick it
ts'ísem to grow
ts'ít to thank him/her
ts'i:tem swayel Thanksgiving Day
tsith'exels toaster
ts'ítl'ewelh short (of a canoe)
ts'ítl'ōwes short (of paddle)
ts'its'á:ya in-laws after your spouse dies
ts'its'eláltxw steal his/her spouse
ts'íts'elem get onto
ts'íts'emel getting close to, approaching
ts'íts'emet to lick it
ts'íts'emostel licking each other's faces
ts'its'eqweló:l Indian badminton
ts'íts'esem to grow
ts'íts'esemt grow it
ts'í:ts'etl' short
ts'íts'etl' short
ts'íts'etl'thet get shorter
ts'íts'etxel have short legs
ts'íts'ewel bored, bothered
ts'íts'ewelmet bored of it, annoyed with it, fed up with it (of many)
ts'í:ts'eweló:l indian badminton; grass shiny
ts'its'lhá:met hearing it
ts'íts'lhá:met to hear (it)
ts'í:ts'tl'emeth' short (of a person)
ts'íwelmet bored of it
ts'í:yelh to pray
ts'íyex̲ést scorch, make it rare (tr.)
ts'íyxweqel to be dry in throat
ts'íyxwt to dry it, dry (tr.v.)
ts'íyxwthet to dry oneself (v.)
tskwáyé'leqw blonde hair
ts'kw'éx twenty
ts'kw'exáleqel twenty (counting containers)
ts'kw'éx qas te isá:le twenty-two
ts'kw'éx qas te léts'e twenty-one
tskwíkwemel pink
tskwí:m red
tskwímel turn red
tskwí:meqw have red hair
tskwimó:les (have) red eyes
tskwimomex brown
tskwí:m shúkwa brown sugar
ts'kw'xó:s twenty (counting dollars)
ts'lhám to hear (it)
ts'lhá:met to hear it
tslhilá:m step parent
tslhililá:m step parent
ts'lhimexósem going for a walk together
tslhítselxel top of foot
ts'lhx̲á:m deceased child
tsmákw'a undertaker
tsméla give birth, have a baby
tsméle to give birth
tsmélméle to give birth
tsméth' blue
ts'meth'meth'ó:les (several) blue eyes, really blue eyes
ts'meth'ó:les blue eyes
ts'ó:kw'e skunk cabbage
ts'ólesem turn one's face away
ts'ólesemet turn one's face away from
ts'ó:lex̲eth' roll over in bed
ts'óqw't poke it, pin it
ts'óxwelhcha adding water, adding some mor (liquid)
ts'óxwt add it
tsp'íp'eq'el getting a little white
ts'q'álex̲ (many) black things
ts'qáyex̲iya Mink
tsq'ex̲é'leqw black hair
ts'q'éyx̲ black
ts'q'éyx̲em vanilla extract
ts'qó:ls bare, bald, rock
Ts'qó:ls Hope
tsqwá:y green, yellow
tsqwayó:les green eyes
tsqwáyóméx to look yellow / green
tsqwa:y pepe green pepper
ts'qw'élá ear-ring
ts'qw'élhp Sitka Spruce Tree
ts'qw'et poke it, pin it
ts'qw'ít prop up with y-shaped stick
tsqw'íx̲w brown
ts'qw'ōstel big copper pot
tssálém send someone on an errand
ts'sa:yelhp Douglas Fir tree
ts'símt grow it
Ts'símteló:t sister of Lhílheqey
ts'tá:m to crawl
tsth'óqwi to fish
ts'tl'ám to jump, to hop (once)
ts'tl'étl'xel take short steps
tsxwíkw' grey
ts'xwólhcha add water, add some more liquid
ts'xwót add it, add some
ts'ahéyelh be praying, having a church service
ts'ákwx̲els to be frying stuff
ts'ákwx̲t be frying something
ts'áléqel really have to pee
ts'á:lext branch
ts'á:lq'em teirling (while hanging)
ts'asem toasted
ts'át to chew it
ts'a'tem crawling
ts'atem stimmot train
ts'átl'em jumping, hopping
ts'áts'el very
ts'átselem labour (being in labour)
ts'áts'esem good tasting
ts'átx̲em tinkling, clinking
ts'áwi shell (shiny part)
ts'áwi'álá a glass cup
ts'áwi lepót glass
ts'áx to put on (tr.)
ts'á:ya in-laws after your spouse dies
ts'áywx be drying
ts'áyxwelwétem to dry clothes
ts'áyxwt drying something
ts'ech'ó:lwelh on top shelf
ts'e'iqel go up a hill
ts'ekw'xále twenty (counting people)
ts'ekwx̲á:ls to fry stuff
ts'ékwx̲t fry (it), fry (tr.)
ts'eláltxw steal his/her spouse
ts'élexw go into inlet
ts'elh'á:y person running around with (insulting)
ts'elhímexóstel walking with each other
ts'elhx̲á:m cry with somebody
ts'elhxwélmexw family (also neighbour)
ts'elqéylt turn it around
ts'elts'elqeylt turn it around
ts'élxet look for lice on him
Ts'elxwéyeqw Chilliwack/Chilliwack River place name (as far as one can travel upriver via canoe)
Ts'elxwíqw chilliwack
ts'elxwí:wsem relieved (in body)
ts'emts'emxó:ythel jaw-chin
ts'emxó:ythel jaw, chin
ts'epí:wel have a dirty bum
ts'epx̲el to rust
ts'épx̲el have dirty feet
ts'epx̲élqsel have a dirty nose
ts'épx̲es have a dirty face
ts'éq' be surprised
ts'eq'met be surprised by him/her
ts'eqw' hit with arrow, bullet
ts'éqw' get hit by arrow, gun
ts'eqw'eláxw hit with arrow accidentelly
ts'eqw'elístel a broach, a pin
ts'eqw'ōwelh make a cedar-root basket
ts'eqw'ṓwelh Making a cedar-root basket
ts'eqw'ts'éqw' thistle, thorn
ts'eqw'ts'eqw'elístel a brooch, a pin
ts'esémelép weed
ts'esláts saskatoon berry
ts'ésqel golden Eagle
ts'ets'aqw'ōwelh make a cedar-root basket
ts'ets'át to chew it
ts'éts'em seplíl toast
ts'e'ts'éqw' thistle, thorn
ts'éts'eqw' get hit by arrow, gun
ts'ets'íts'etl'thet get shorter
ts'ets'ó:kw'e skunk cabbages (many)
Ts'ewá:lí Soowahlie
ts'exweqel to have a dry throat
ts'ex̲wítsem wash your back
ts'exwts'exweqel having a dry throat
ts'ílem get onto
ts'ímel get close to, approach, nearly
ts'í:met to lick it
ts'ísem to grow
ts'ít to thank him/her
ts'i:tem swayel Thanksgiving Day
ts'ítl'ewelh short (of a canoe)
ts'ítl'ōwes short (of paddle)
ts'its'á:ya in-laws after your spouse dies
ts'its'eláltxw steal his/her spouse
ts'íts'elem get onto
ts'íts'emel getting close to, approaching
ts'íts'emet to lick it
ts'íts'emostel licking each other's faces
ts'its'eqweló:l Indian badminton
ts'íts'esem to grow
ts'íts'esemt grow it
ts'í:ts'etl' short
ts'íts'etl' short
ts'íts'etl'thet get shorter
ts'íts'etxel have short legs
ts'íts'ewel bored, bothered
ts'íts'ewelmet bored of it, annoyed with it, fed up with it (of many)
ts'í:ts'eweló:l indian badminton; grass shiny
ts'its'lhá:met hearing it
ts'íts'lhá:met to hear (it)
ts'í:ts'tl'emeth' short (of a person)
ts'íwelmet bored of it
ts'í:yelh to pray
ts'íyex̲ést scorch, make it rare (tr.)
ts'íyxweqel to be dry in throat
ts'íyxwt to dry it, dry (tr.v.)
ts'íyxwthet to dry oneself (v.)
ts'kw'éx twenty
ts'kw'exáleqel twenty (counting containers)
ts'kw'éx qas te isá:le twenty-two
ts'kw'éx qas te léts'e twenty-one
ts'kw'xó:s twenty (counting dollars)
ts'lhám to hear (it)
ts'lhá:met to hear it
ts'lhimexósem going for a walk together
ts'lhx̲á:m deceased child
ts'meth'meth'ó:les (several) blue eyes, really blue eyes
ts'meth'ó:les blue eyes
ts'ó:kw'e skunk cabbage
ts'ólesem turn one's face away
ts'ólesemet turn one's face away from
ts'ó:lex̲eth' roll over in bed
ts'óqw't poke it, pin it
ts'óxwelhcha adding water, adding some mor (liquid)
ts'óxwt add it
ts'q'álex̲ (many) black things
ts'qáyex̲iya Mink
ts'q'éyx̲ black
ts'q'éyx̲em vanilla extract
ts'qó:ls bare, bald, rock
Ts'qó:ls Hope
ts'qw'élá ear-ring
ts'qw'élhp Sitka Spruce Tree
ts'qw'et poke it, pin it
ts'qw'ít prop up with y-shaped stick
ts'qw'ōstel big copper pot
ts'sa:yelhp Douglas Fir tree
ts'símt grow it
Ts'símteló:t sister of Lhílheqey
ts'tá:m to crawl
ts'tl'ám to jump, to hop (once)
ts'tl'étl'xel take short steps
ts'xwólhcha add water, add some more liquid
ts'xwót add it, add some
ulh already
Uqw'íles Restmore Caves
wá:cháwtxw poop house
wálhet to chase him/her away
wá:ls to scramble-give
wálx to throw it
wá:th'elh bullrush mat
wáth'et pry it up
wáweth'et pry it up
wáyel become day
wáyeles tomorrow
wá:yt warn somebody
we'éyó doing well, alright
wel still, really
Weleke'es Little frog season-March
welékwsa water hemlock
weléx̲es frog
welhchí:ws real tired
welhéleq' make a splat sound
weltá:lt snare it
welwáyeles tomorrow
wep overloaded
wep'eth' come out/up (of sun)
wéqw' to drift
wet'életh' to squirt
wételeth' to squirt
wet'émeqw' to splash (once)
wetl'éleqw a shot, explosion
wets'á get to top of mountain
wets'á:lómet get youself to top of mountain
wets'étl fall down
wex̲és frog
wíp overloaded
wíqes to yawn
wí:qet spread it, widen it
wistéleqwet jealous of him/her
wiweqes yawning
wíweqes to yawn
wíweqet spread it, widen it
wíyka sonny-boy
wiyóth always
wíyt warn somebody
wō:l bullrush
Wō:leqw Whonnock Village
Wolích Wahleech Island
Wólich Wolích is a place name
woqw' drown, drift in water, float, (drift downriver)
wōqw' to drown, to drift downriver (also flood)
wōqw'et drop it into water
wōqw'ethet drown oneself, float oneself
wōqw'éylem to drift downstream
wōqw'wōqw' a flood
wó:thel share a meal
wówelhet chasing him/her away
wówels to scramble-give
wówelx to throw it
Wowistéleq jealous
wówistéleq jealous
wowisteleqemét jealous of him/her
Wowistéleqmet Jealous OF
wówiyel become day
wóyel wine
xá'at hold it in your arms
x̲akw'íwel Constipated
xálelh roads, trails
xálet lead weights
x̲álew serving spoon
xálh road, trail, door
x̲álhlexw to hurt him/her (accidentally)
x̲álht beat him/her up
x̲alhwílhlexw to disappoint him/her
x̲álqem roll around in circles
x̲á:ls transformer
x̲alts'elísem grind your teeth
x̲álts't twisting it, turning it
x̲alwéla horn rings for dip-nets
xám shallow
x̲á:m to cry
Xáméles an island near Wahleach Island
x̲amelexwthet tiger lily
x̲a:mélmel want to cry, feel like crying
x̲ámet to cry for it
xá:mthet getting shallow
x̲amx̲amelexwthet tiger lily
xápkw'els crackers
x̲áp'kw'els chewing (hard thing)
x̲apkw't gnaw on something
x̲áp'kw't gnawing on something
x̲áp'kw'tem rheumatism, aching
xápxepkw'els crackers
xáq'em open your mouth
xáqlhelem to sigh (of spirit dancer)
x̲á:qw'tem rheumatism, aching
x̲asáxw have a harelip
x̲asélmet determined to do it
x̲ásx̲elem set a trap
xat put it on your lap
xá:t lead weight
x̲á:th't to mark it, measure it, weigh it
x̲áth'tel a marker
x̲át'kw'a:ls to whittle, carve wood
xat'kw'els carving
x̲átl' rough (of water,wind)
x̲átqem rough (little bumps)
xáweq carrot
xaweqá:l yarrow (plant)
x̲áws new
x̲awsó:lkwlh new spirit dancer
x̲á:ws silolem New Years
x̲awx̲awsó:lkwlh new spirit dancer
xaxaselmet determined to do it
xax'át to carry in one's arms
x̲ax̲e sacred, holy, taboo
x̲áx̲e holy
x̲ax̲elts'elísem grind your teeth
x̲áx̲elts'íwélém get twisted (inside)
xáxem shallow
x̲áx̲eselem to set a trap
x̲áx̲esxelem set a trap
xáxlh trail, little path
xaxq'ám open your mouth
xaxt'ó:les have a sty in the eye
xá:y gills
xá:ysem ant
xáyts't to tickle him/her
xchápth uncle's wife, aunt's husband
xe'át to carry in one's arms
x̲e'ath'stexw mark it
x̲ehó:methet feel sory for yourself
x̲ekw' tight squeeze
x̲ekw'óles salmon backbone
x̲elá:ls doing writing
xéle'ó:les sty in eye
x̲éleq't to open your eyes, open one's eyes
x̲éleq't te shxexwó:s lightening, it's lighting
xéletst roll it over
xélétst roll it over
x̲élh to get hurt
xelha:leqel headache
x̲elhá:léqel have a headache
x̲élhálés to have toothache
x̲elhá:lwes have a stomache-ache
x̲elhálwes have pain in stomach
x̲élhchem to swim, (tread water), (wading in deep water), mostly of animals, dogs, deer (doggie paddle)
xelhlaláqel have a sore throat
x̲elhláxw to hurt him/her (accidentally)
x̲elhwílhlexw to disappoint him/her
x̲elhx̲elhá:léqel have a headache
x̲elhx̲elhá:lwes have a stomache-ache
xelkw'ámeth' round pole
x̲elkw'óles salmon backbone
xelkw'ó:ls round ball
xelókw' round
xelókw'els really round ball
x̲elpá:yelhp western red cedars, many cedars
x̲elpá:ytses many boughs of red cedar
x̲élqes to wave your hand
x̲élqesá:ls wave one's arms
x̲élqest to wave at him/her
x̲éltel pencil, pen
x̲élts'es twist by the head
x̲élts'esem turn one's head
x̲élts'est twist him/her by the head
x̲elts'íwélém get twisted (inside)
x̲élts't to twist it, to turn it
x̲élts'tem twisted in head
x̲élts'thet to turn yourself around
x̲elx̲álqem roll around in circles
xelxáweq carrots
x̲élx̲eleq't to open your eyes
x̲elx̲éltel pencile, pens
x̲élx̲eyth'elhp alder
x̲elx̲ólem having grey hair, many with grey hair
xelxó:lís die on seeing monster
x̲elx̲óx̲cha little lakes
x̲eméthel eat fast
x̲emx̲emx̲íméls chicken hawk
x̲emx̲éymels large hawk, chicken hawk
x̲emx̲íméls chicken hawk
xe'ó:thel Four
x̲e'ó:thel four
x̲e'otheōlwelh four canoes
xepá:ltel wood carving knife
x̲épchest snatch it from him/her
x̲ep'ékw' make a crunch (with foot)
x̲ep'ílep to rake
x̲ep'í:tsel chipmunk
x̲epíwelem spread your (own) legs
x̲épkw'em brittle, crisp
x̲ép'kw't gnaw, chew on something
x̲épkw't to gnaw on something
xepólst peel it (round thing)
x̲epósem Easter
xep'ōwíts have stripe on back
x̲ep'x̲á:p'kw'tem rheumatism, aching
x̲epx̲épxel fish tail
x̲epyúwelh cedar trough (for food)
x̲eq' narrow (rocky place)
x̲eqét straddle it
xéq'ethet to hang it up
xeqlhálém to sigh (of spirit dancer)
xeq'ó:thet to hang it up
x̲ésel to set a trap
x̲ést'el nits (louse eggs)
x̲esxel a trap
x̲ésxel To set a trap
x̲ésx̲ést'el nits (louse eggs)
xét' loose (of a pack)
x̲étastexw to do it
x̲'ét'e to say
x̲et'e be saying, say
xétem swimming (of fish)
x̲'ét'est to say something
x̲'ét'estem they say, it is said
X̲ét'estem ‘…is said (to be)‘.
X̲ét'estem means '…is said (to be)'. ‘…is said (to be)‘.
x̲ethelálh four times
x̲ethelsxá fourty
x̲èthelsxá forty
x̲ethelsxále fourty (counting people)
x̲éthelsxó:s forty (counting dollars)
x̲ethíle four (counting people)
x̲ethílemets' four ropes, poles, sticks
x̲ethíleqel four (counting containers)
x̲ethíléqw four fish
x̲ethíles four (counting dollars)
x̲ethílestem cost four dollars
x̲ethílestexw charge four dollars for
x̲ethílews four birds
x̲ethí:lhp four trees
x̲ethóls four fruit
x̲éth'x̲eth' cranky
x̲et'kw'á:ls to carve wood
x̲ét'kw'els to whittle, carve wood
xets'á:ls to saw wood
xets'í:lem go through the woods
xets'ílem go into the forest
xets'ōwes put away one's paddle
xets'ōwesem put away your paddles
xets'ōwestel put away each other's paddles
x̲et'x̲atkw'á:ls to carve wood
x̲et'x̲et'e be saying
xétxetem many fish swimming
x̲et'x̲et'ét put a spell on him/her
x̲ex̲ákw' tight squeeze
x̲ex̲á:ls transformer
x̲ex̲á:m crying a lot, wailing
x̲ex̲ámet to cry for it
xexát hold it in your arms
xexá:y gills
x̲ex̲ekw'íwel get constipated, bound up
xexelá:ysem ants
x̲ex̲élh getting hurt, feeling hurt
xexé:lt make a hole in it
x̲éx̲eyet beat s-o up, spank s-o, fight s-o back
x̲ex̲é:yls writing
x̲ex̲éylt writing it, writing something
x̲éx̲eymet to grab (it)
x̲ex̲éyx̲e embarresed
x̲ex̲p'í:tsel chipmunk
xext'ó:les trillium (western trillium)
x̲eyeslótel wild ginger
x̲éyet beat s-o up, spank s-o, fight s-o back
x̲eyímelets roots of tree floating in river
x̲éykw'et chew (it)
x̲éylés steep riverbank
x̲éyléx̲ to go to war
x̲é:ylt to write it
x̲éymeleqwt Grab him by his hair
x̲éymels large hawk, chicken hawk
x̲éymem grab some
x̲é:ymet to grab (it)
x̲éymleqwt grab him by his hair
x̲éyp' get scratched
x̲éyp'eqsel get scraped on nose
x̲éyp'es get scraped on face
x̲éyp'et scrape it
x̲éyqelá shadow
x̲éyq'et scratch it (itch)
x̲éyqeya old salmon (spotted)
x̲éysel get spooked
x̲eyslótel Wild ginger
x̲éyt change it (by x_a:ls)
x̲éytem to growl
x̲éyth' raw
x̲éyth'elh alder
x̲éyth'elhp alder
x̲éyth'em to itch
x̲eyth' seplil flour
x̲éytl' cold
x̲eytl'áls grizzly bear
xeytl' shxw'lethile refrigerator
x̲éytl'thet cooling down, getting colder (of things, weather)
x̲éywes to scowl
x̲eywésem scowl, frown
x̲eywét to bawl him/her out
x̲éywét To ball him/her out
x̲éyx̲á:m to sob
x̲eyx̲á:th't to mark it, measure it
x̲éyx̲e embarrassed, ashamed
x̲éyx̲ekw'els chewing it
xéyxeleqw search through, rummage
xéyxeleqwt search through it
x̲éyx̲elex̲ going to war
x̲éyx̲elexw to insult him/her
x̲éyx̲elómét get embarassed
x̲eyx̲emels burdock
x̲éyx̲emethet ashamed of oneself
x̲éyx̲ep' get scratched
x̲éyx̲ep'eqsel get scraped on nose
x̲eyx̲ep'es get scraped on face
x̲éyx̲ep'et scrape it
x̲éyx̲ep'ílep a rake, harrow
x̲eyx̲ep'ōwíts have stripe on back
x̲éyx̲eq'els scratching
x̲eyx̲eq'et scratching
x̲éyx̲eq'et scratch it (itch)
x̲éyx̲esel get spooked
x̲éyx̲estexw make s-one ashamed
x̲éyx̲estólemét embarress yourself
x̲éyx̲etem to growl
x̲éyx̲eth'em to itch
x̲éyx̲ethet shame yourself
x̲eyx̲ewes scowling
x̲éyxewes to scowl
x̲eyx̲ewét to bawl him/her out
x̲eyx̲éyet beat s-o up, spank s-o, fight s-o back
x̲éyx̲eykw'et chew (it)
x̲eyx̲eyqelá shadow
x̲eyx̲éyt change it (by x_a:ls)
x̲éyx̲eyx̲lexw to insult him/her
x̲eyx̲lám looking at (tr.)
xíleqw search through, rummage
xíleqwt search through it
xímel drift netting
xí:pet peel it (bark, etc.)
xíqt take it out (of box)
xítem wish for someone's food
x̲ítet snap at s-o (verbally or in arguing), growl at s-o (with words)'
xits'eláx̲el carry over sholder or under arm
xíts'em stinky
xíts'et stow it away
xíwe to urinate (usually woman)
x̲ix̲á:m crying a little
xíxemal drift netting
xixemó:ltel holding a grudge against each other
xíxepelst peel it (round thing)
xíxepet peel it (bark, etc.)
xíxetem wish for someone's food
x̲íx̲etet snapping at s-o (verbally or in arguing)
xíxets'eláx̲el carry over sholder or under arm
xíxets'els to saw wood
xíxets'em stinky
xíxets'et stow it away
xixets'í:lem go through the woods
xíxets'ilem go into the forest
xixkw'ó:m swimming (bathing, playing in the water)
x̲íx̲lhám watching
xixpó:m to whistle
xixq'á:m have mouth open
x̲iyéyt change it (by x_a:ls)
xíyts't to tickle him/her
x̲lhám to watch
x̲lhélets tired on the bum
x̲lhém tired
x̲lhém:et tired of it
x̲lhét beat him/her up
x̲och'alh dried-up lake
xó:kw'em to take a bath, bathe oneself
xókw'emá:lá bath-tub
xo:kw'emawtxw bathrooom
xó:kw'et give him/her a bath
x̲ólem have grey hair
x̲ó:lemthet really turned grey
x̲ólemthet turn grey.(eg,hair)
x̲ó:letsa lakes
x̲ólhchem swimming (of dog, deer, animal), (dog-paddling)
xólhemílh to be babysitting, a babysitter
xólhmet to look after (him/her)
xolhmílh take care of someone else’s kids, babysit
xó:lí:s die on seeing monster
x̲ólqes to wave your hand
x̲ólqesá:ls waving one's arms
x̲ó:lqest to wave at him/her
xó:lt make a hole in it
x̲ólts'thet turning yourself around
xó:lxwem have a menthol taste
xó:pem to whistle
xópethet to squat
x̲óqel marten
x̲óth'oyíqw Dried fish head
x̲otl'thet windy
x̲ó:tsa lake
x̲ots'oyíqw dried fish head
x̲óx̲cha Little lake
xóxekw'em bathing oneself, taking a bath
xóxekw'emá:lá bath-tub
xóxekw'et give him/her a bath
xóxelhmet looking after someone (him/her)
xóxelhmílh babysitters
xóxepethet to squat
x̲óx̲tsa little lake
x̲óx̲wtel canoe pole
x̲pá:y cedar wood
x̲pá:yelhp western red cedar tree
x̲pá:ytses bough of red cedar
x̲pó:ys wide cedar slats
x̲tá to do, do this
x̲t'áls cast a spell
xtá:stexw to do (it)
x̲t'á:stexw do it this way (tr.)
x̲tá:stexw to do it
x̲t'ét put a spell on him/her
x̲thét shove it
xwa to become
xwá to starve
x̲wálá:lhp willow tree
xwálexw to starve him/her
xwálp't to fan him
xwá:lx to hoist it up, lift it up
x̲wástel solid greese
xwát lessen it (of someone's load), halve it, make s-th lighter (in weight)
x̲wátet to tear it
xwáth' to rock
xwathetálém getting cloudy
x̲wá:y to die (of group)
xwayólem really useful gift
xwáyt waking someone up
x̲wá:yt kill them
xwchélstexw where did __ put it?
xwchémeslexw to meet someone, run into someone
xwchém:est meet someone
xwchí:yóm Cheam
Xwchí:yó:m Cheam
xwchókwel where to? (e.g. where is he going?)
x̲we'á to do copying, imitating
x̲we'át to copy him/her, imitate him/her
xweáth'et unlock (it)
xwe'éyem clear, smooth (water)
xwehí:wel to go upstream
xwehíwel go upriver
xwe'í arrive, come here
xwe'ílomet to get here
xwe'ílómét manage to get here
xwe'í:lstexw to bring it
xwe'í:lxw got it here, bring it here
xwe'í:t whatis happening ...? what is ...doing? (continuative)
xwe'ít what is happening? What is someone doing?
xwe'ít'et to cock a gun
xwe'í:t kwa why?
xwe'ít kwa why?
xwe'íwelmet pay attention to someone
xwe'í:yá:qepem to joke
xwekw'est to drag it
xwekw'óst to drag it
xwekw'ótsest look at his/her face
xwekw'thet drag yourself along
xwékw'thet to drag yourself
xwel still
xwelá for, towards, toward
xwélalám listening
xwelált become evening, get dark, evening
xweláltelh yesterday evening, last night
xwelá:met listening to him/her
xwélekw' to wrap
xwélekw't roll something, wrap something up
x̲welhx̲wélhepxel to slip, lose balance
x̲welhx̲wlhép lose your balance
xwel'í arriving here, coming here (of several)
xwelí get there
xwelí:ls to get there
xwelítem white person
xwelitemelh sokw' celery
xwelíwelmet pay attention to him/her
xwelkw'ím eddy(?) in water
xwélmexw First Nations person
xwélmexwáwtxw Longhouse
xwelókw'stexw keep it rolled up
x̲weló:ystem to stagger
xwélp't to brush him off
xwélp'tel a fan
xwelxwáp't to brush him off
xwelxwelá:lt evening
xwelxwélekw't wrap it again
xwelxwelítem white person
x̲wélx̲weylem ropes, twines, strings, threads
xwelxwiyó:leqwt turn it upside down
xw'elyó:les have good eyesight
x̲wém fast, hurry
xwemá open
xwemá:qet to open (it)
xwemáx to open (it)
xwemékwáthet to kiss him/her, kiss (tr.)
xwemékwáthetel kiss one another
xwemélxwáwtxw longhouse
xwémeqet to open (it)
x̲weméthel to eat fast
xwémex to open (it)
xwemkwáthel to kiss
xwémkwáthet kissing him/her
x̲wémthet rush, go fast
x̲wemxálem to run
xwémxel pouring rain
x̲wémx̲wémstexw cause to move fast
xweqw'á:ls dragging (drag the river)
xweqw'él:a scouring rush
xwesá:lews leaves falling
x̲wét get torn
xwetáqt take it down
x̲wetát to tear it
xwetayéqel to answer, reply
xwéteqt take it down
xwét:es heavy
xweth'éqw'tses sprained wrist
xweth'éqw'xel ankle joint
xwéth'xel stop raining
xwetiyéqel to answer, reply, answer
xwétkw'em denim
xwétkw'emélmet denim clothes
xwétkw'eméyews Jeans
xwétkw'eméyws jeans
x̲wetl'x̲wetl'qelálá pillow-cases
xwéwes sure, exactly
xwewí:l peek
xwewí:lt peek at
xwexwá to starve
xwexwálexw to starve him/her
xwexwát lessening it (of someone's load), halving it, making s-th lighter (in weight)
x̲wex̲we'á to do copying, imitating
x̲wex̲we'áls a copier, copymachine
xwexwélmexw First Nations people
x̲wex̲weló:ystem staggering around
x̲wex̲wét get torn
x̲wex̲wéye fly
xwexwíléx get up fast
xwexwíthet wake yourself up
xwexwóthet to fast
x̲wéylem rope, twine, string, thread
x̲wéylemt to weigh it, measure it
x̲wé:yleqw hopping bird (see them at the beach)
xw'éywelh good-hearted
x̲wéyx̲welemt weighing it, measuring it
xweyxwelímels measurement, unit
x̲wéyx̲weqw'em to snore
xwí awake
xwíkw'el get faded
xw'ílámálá shoulder
xw'ilámet carry it on shoulders
xw'ilamōwelh carry canoe on shoulders
xwílex stand up, rise from a seat
xwiléxmet stand up for him/her
xwílexwel bush, underbrush
xw'í:lmet reach him/her here
x̲wíqw'el sleet
x̲wí:qw'em to snore
x̲wíqw'est put rope around his neck
xwíqwet press down on and rub it
xwís to fall off
xwíset shake it
xwíthet wake yourself up
xwixwe'áqel echo (Echo Point on Echo Island, Echo Bay on w w Echo Island)
x̲wix̲we'át to copy him/her, imitate him/her
xwíxwekw'el getting faded
xwíxwel bush, underbrush
x̲wíx̲weqw'est putting a rope around someone's neck
xwíxweqwet press down on and rub it
xwíxwes to fall off
xwíxweset shake it
xwíxweth'álem rocking
xwixweth'áletstel rocking-chair
x̲wíx̲wiyá:m telling a legend
x̲wix̲wíyem nervous walking on something narrow
xwixwiyóls early-bird (plural)
xwíxwiyómethet denying an accusation
xwíxwyó:leqw get upside down
xwíy wake up, awaken
x̲wíyá:m tell a legend
xwíyeqwela black soot
xwiyó:leqw get upside down
xwiyó:leqwt turn it upside down
xwiyómethet deny an accusation
xwiyós alert
xwiyóth sharp
xwiyótheqel have a high voice
xwíyt to wake someone up
x̲wíythesem get one's picture taken
xwíywxiyós wide awake
xwkw'ókw'etsest staring at him/her
xwlalá really listening hard
xwlalá:m to listen
xwlalá:met to listen to him/her
xwlalámstexw call him/her to witness
xwlemí Lummi
x̲wlhép lose your balance
x̲wlhépelets sit down with a plop
x̲wlhépxel to slip, lose balance
xwlíyémés to smile
xwlóyémes to smile
xwmámath'elqéylemt tell a lie for him/her
xwmath'elqéylemt tell a lie for him/her
xwmékwáthel to kiss on lips
xwmékwethet to kiss him
xwmélkw'es get hit in the face
Xwméthkwiyem Musqueam
xwmómelkw'es getting hit in the face
xwókw'eletsem high-bowed canoe
xwokwels dragging (drag the river)
xwókw'eltem numb
xwókw'elxwel foot is asleep
xwókwesem to smell like urine
xwó:kw'thet to drag yourself
xwókw'thet drag yourself along
x̲wómxelém running around, a runner
x̲wó:qw' sawbill duck
x̲wōqw slough
x̲wóqw'et to pole it
xwōqw'éylem to go downstream
xwōqw'ō:ls indian potato
x̲wōqwwōqw slough
xwóthet to fast
xwót'kw'em rustle, make rustling sound
xwót'kw'emxel shuffel your feet
xwot'q'esílem trilling raven call
xwótqwem make splashing sound
x̲wóweqwels to pole a canoe
xwowiyómet to sell it
x̲wox̲wá:yt kill them
x̲wóx̲welá:lhp small willow tree
xwoxwel:lhp willow tree
xwóxwelx to hoist it up, lift it up
x̲wox̲weqw'et to pole it
xwóxweth'xel stop raining
xwoxwth'í:lem prostitute
xwóxwth'tem sexy
xwóyém get sold
xwóyeqw'em to wheeze
xwóyeqwem to wash one's hair and head
xwóyeqw'emíles wheezing in the chest
xwoyí:wel happy
xwoyíwelmet happy to see/him/her
xwoyíwelstexw make him/her happy
xwóykwem shaking bushes (unseen animal)
xwó:ymét to sell it
xwóymétem te'í sold this to him/her
xwóyomet to sell (tr.)
xwóyqem be shaky
xwpelákw peek under a womans skirt
xwpét pick it up off floor
xwpopó:s (have a) hairy face
xwpóysekelem riding a bicycle
xwth'exwth'ox̲wí:ls dish pan/ dish water (several)
xwth'í:t thank him/her
xwth'ox̲wí:ls dish pan/ dish water
xwtítewel considerate
xwtl'óqtes have long face
xwtóx̲esem shade eyes with your hand
xwa to become
xwá to starve
xwálexw to starve him/her
xwálp't to fan him
xwá:lx to hoist it up, lift it up
xwát lessen it (of someone's load), halve it, make s-th lighter (in weight)
xwáth' to rock
xwathetálém getting cloudy
xwayólem really useful gift
xwáyt waking someone up
xwchélstexw where did __ put it?
xwchémeslexw to meet someone, run into someone
xwchém:est meet someone
xwchí:yóm Cheam
Xwchí:yó:m Cheam
xwchókwel where to? (e.g. where is he going?)
xweáth'et unlock (it)
xwe'éyem clear, smooth (water)
xwehí:wel to go upstream
xwehíwel go upriver
xwe'í arrive, come here
xwe'ílomet to get here
xwe'ílómét manage to get here
xwe'í:lstexw to bring it
xwe'í:lxw got it here, bring it here
xwe'í:t whatis happening ...? what is ...doing? (continuative)
xwe'ít what is happening? What is someone doing?
xwe'ít'et to cock a gun
xwe'í:t kwa why?
xwe'ít kwa why?
xwe'íwelmet pay attention to someone
xwe'í:yá:qepem to joke
xwekw'est to drag it
xwekw'óst to drag it
xwekw'ótsest look at his/her face
xwekw'thet drag yourself along
xwékw'thet to drag yourself
xwel still
xwelá for, towards, toward
xwélalám listening
xwelált become evening, get dark, evening
xweláltelh yesterday evening, last night
xwelá:met listening to him/her
xwélekw' to wrap
xwélekw't roll something, wrap something up
xwel'í arriving here, coming here (of several)
xwelí get there
xwelí:ls to get there
xwelítem white person
xwelitemelh sokw' celery
xwelíwelmet pay attention to him/her
xwelkw'ím eddy(?) in water
xwélmexw First Nations person
xwélmexwáwtxw Longhouse
xwelókw'stexw keep it rolled up
xwélp't to brush him off
xwélp'tel a fan
xwelxwáp't to brush him off
xwelxwelá:lt evening
xwelxwélekw't wrap it again
xwelxwelítem white person
xwelxwiyó:leqwt turn it upside down
xw'elyó:les have good eyesight
xwemá open
xwemá:qet to open (it)
xwemáx to open (it)
xwemékwáthet to kiss him/her, kiss (tr.)
xwemékwáthetel kiss one another
xwemélxwáwtxw longhouse
xwémeqet to open (it)
xwémex to open (it)
xwemkwáthel to kiss
xwémkwáthet kissing him/her
xwémxel pouring rain
xweqw'á:ls dragging (drag the river)
xweqw'él:a scouring rush
xwesá:lews leaves falling
xwetáqt take it down
xwetayéqel to answer, reply
xwéteqt take it down
xwét:es heavy
xweth'éqw'tses sprained wrist
xweth'éqw'xel ankle joint
xwéth'xel stop raining
xwetiyéqel to answer, reply, answer
xwétkw'em denim
xwétkw'emélmet denim clothes
xwétkw'eméyews Jeans
xwétkw'eméyws jeans
xwéwes sure, exactly
xwewí:l peek
xwewí:lt peek at
xwexwá to starve
xwexwálexw to starve him/her
xwexwát lessening it (of someone's load), halving it, making s-th lighter (in weight)
xwexwélmexw First Nations people
xwexwíléx get up fast
xwexwíthet wake yourself up
xwexwóthet to fast
xw'éywelh good-hearted
xweyxwelímels measurement, unit
xwí awake
xwíkw'el get faded
xw'ílámálá shoulder
xw'ilámet carry it on shoulders
xw'ilamōwelh carry canoe on shoulders
xwílex stand up, rise from a seat
xwiléxmet stand up for him/her
xwílexwel bush, underbrush
xw'í:lmet reach him/her here
xwíqwet press down on and rub it
xwís to fall off
xwíset shake it
xwíthet wake yourself up
xwixwe'áqel echo (Echo Point on Echo Island, Echo Bay on w w Echo Island)
xwíxwekw'el getting faded
xwíxwel bush, underbrush
xwíxweqwet press down on and rub it
xwíxwes to fall off
xwíxweset shake it
xwíxweth'álem rocking
xwixweth'áletstel rocking-chair
xwixwiyóls early-bird (plural)
xwíxwiyómethet denying an accusation
xwíxwyó:leqw get upside down
xwíy wake up, awaken
xwíyeqwela black soot
xwiyó:leqw get upside down
xwiyó:leqwt turn it upside down
xwiyómethet deny an accusation
xwiyós alert
xwiyóth sharp
xwiyótheqel have a high voice
xwíyt to wake someone up
xwíywxiyós wide awake
xwkw'ókw'etsest staring at him/her
xwlalá really listening hard
xwlalá:m to listen
xwlalá:met to listen to him/her
xwlalámstexw call him/her to witness
xwlemí Lummi
xwlíyémés to smile
xwlóyémes to smile
xwmámath'elqéylemt tell a lie for him/her
xwmath'elqéylemt tell a lie for him/her
xwmékwáthel to kiss on lips
xwmékwethet to kiss him
xwmélkw'es get hit in the face
Xwméthkwiyem Musqueam
xwmómelkw'es getting hit in the face
xwókw'eletsem high-bowed canoe
xwokwels dragging (drag the river)
xwókw'eltem numb
xwókw'elxwel foot is asleep
xwókwesem to smell like urine
xwó:kw'thet to drag yourself
xwókw'thet drag yourself along
xwōqw'éylem to go downstream
xwōqw'ō:ls indian potato
xwóthet to fast
xwót'kw'em rustle, make rustling sound
xwót'kw'emxel shuffel your feet
xwot'q'esílem trilling raven call
xwótqwem make splashing sound
xwowiyómet to sell it
xwoxwel:lhp willow tree
xwóxwelx to hoist it up, lift it up
xwóxweth'xel stop raining
xwoxwth'í:lem prostitute
xwóxwth'tem sexy
xwóyém get sold
xwóyeqw'em to wheeze
xwóyeqwem to wash one's hair and head
xwóyeqw'emíles wheezing in the chest
xwoyí:wel happy
xwoyíwelmet happy to see/him/her
xwoyíwelstexw make him/her happy
xwóykwem shaking bushes (unseen animal)
xwó:ymét to sell it
xwóymétem te'í sold this to him/her
xwóyomet to sell (tr.)
xwóyqem be shaky
xwpelákw peek under a womans skirt
xwpét pick it up off floor
xwpopó:s (have a) hairy face
xwpóysekelem riding a bicycle
xwth'exwth'ox̲wí:ls dish pan/ dish water (several)
xwth'í:t thank him/her
xwth'ox̲wí:ls dish pan/ dish water
xwtítewel considerate
xwtl'óqtes have long face
xwtóx̲esem shade eyes with your hand
x̲akw'íwel Constipated
x̲álew serving spoon
x̲álhlexw to hurt him/her (accidentally)
x̲álht beat him/her up
x̲alhwílhlexw to disappoint him/her
x̲álqem roll around in circles
x̲á:ls transformer
x̲alts'elísem grind your teeth
x̲álts't twisting it, turning it
x̲alwéla horn rings for dip-nets
x̲á:m to cry
x̲amelexwthet tiger lily
x̲a:mélmel want to cry, feel like crying
x̲ámet to cry for it
x̲amx̲amelexwthet tiger lily
x̲áp'kw'els chewing (hard thing)
x̲apkw't gnaw on something
x̲áp'kw't gnawing on something
x̲áp'kw'tem rheumatism, aching
x̲á:qw'tem rheumatism, aching
x̲asáxw have a harelip
x̲asélmet determined to do it
x̲ásx̲elem set a trap
x̲á:th't to mark it, measure it, weigh it
x̲áth'tel a marker
x̲át'kw'a:ls to whittle, carve wood
x̲átl' rough (of water,wind)
x̲átqem rough (little bumps)
x̲áws new
x̲awsó:lkwlh new spirit dancer
x̲á:ws silolem New Years
x̲awx̲awsó:lkwlh new spirit dancer
x̲ax̲e sacred, holy, taboo
x̲áx̲e holy
x̲ax̲elts'elísem grind your teeth
x̲áx̲elts'íwélém get twisted (inside)
x̲áx̲eselem to set a trap
x̲áx̲esxelem set a trap
x̲e'ath'stexw mark it
x̲ehó:methet feel sory for yourself
x̲ekw' tight squeeze
x̲ekw'óles salmon backbone
x̲elá:ls doing writing
x̲éleq't to open your eyes, open one's eyes
x̲éleq't te shxexwó:s lightening, it's lighting
x̲élh to get hurt
x̲elhá:léqel have a headache
x̲élhálés to have toothache
x̲elhá:lwes have a stomache-ache
x̲elhálwes have pain in stomach
x̲élhchem to swim, (tread water), (wading in deep water), mostly of animals, dogs, deer (doggie paddle)
x̲elhláxw to hurt him/her (accidentally)
x̲elhwílhlexw to disappoint him/her
x̲elhx̲elhá:léqel have a headache
x̲elhx̲elhá:lwes have a stomache-ache
x̲elkw'óles salmon backbone
x̲elpá:yelhp western red cedars, many cedars
x̲elpá:ytses many boughs of red cedar
x̲élqes to wave your hand
x̲élqesá:ls wave one's arms
x̲élqest to wave at him/her
x̲éltel pencil, pen
x̲élts'es twist by the head
x̲élts'esem turn one's head
x̲élts'est twist him/her by the head
x̲elts'íwélém get twisted (inside)
x̲élts't to twist it, to turn it
x̲élts'tem twisted in head
x̲élts'thet to turn yourself around
x̲elx̲álqem roll around in circles
x̲élx̲eleq't to open your eyes
x̲elx̲éltel pencile, pens
x̲élx̲eyth'elhp alder
x̲elx̲ólem having grey hair, many with grey hair
x̲elx̲óx̲cha little lakes
x̲eméthel eat fast
x̲emx̲emx̲íméls chicken hawk
x̲emx̲éymels large hawk, chicken hawk
x̲emx̲íméls chicken hawk
x̲e'ó:thel four
x̲e'otheōlwelh four canoes
x̲épchest snatch it from him/her
x̲ep'ékw' make a crunch (with foot)
x̲ep'ílep to rake
x̲ep'í:tsel chipmunk
x̲epíwelem spread your (own) legs
x̲épkw'em brittle, crisp
x̲ép'kw't gnaw, chew on something
x̲épkw't to gnaw on something
x̲epósem Easter
x̲ep'x̲á:p'kw'tem rheumatism, aching
x̲epx̲épxel fish tail
x̲epyúwelh cedar trough (for food)
x̲eq' narrow (rocky place)
x̲eqét straddle it
x̲ésel to set a trap
x̲ést'el nits (louse eggs)
x̲esxel a trap
x̲ésxel To set a trap
x̲ésx̲ést'el nits (louse eggs)
x̲étastexw to do it
x̲'ét'e to say
x̲et'e be saying, say
x̲'ét'est to say something
x̲'ét'estem they say, it is said
X̲ét'estem ‘…is said (to be)‘.
X̲ét'estem means '…is said (to be)'. ‘…is said (to be)‘.
x̲ethelálh four times
x̲ethelsxá fourty
x̲èthelsxá forty
x̲ethelsxále fourty (counting people)
x̲éthelsxó:s forty (counting dollars)
x̲ethíle four (counting people)
x̲ethílemets' four ropes, poles, sticks
x̲ethíleqel four (counting containers)
x̲ethíléqw four fish
x̲ethíles four (counting dollars)
x̲ethílestem cost four dollars
x̲ethílestexw charge four dollars for
x̲ethílews four birds
x̲ethí:lhp four trees
x̲ethóls four fruit
x̲éth'x̲eth' cranky
x̲et'kw'á:ls to carve wood
x̲ét'kw'els to whittle, carve wood
x̲et'x̲atkw'á:ls to carve wood
x̲et'x̲et'e be saying
x̲et'x̲et'ét put a spell on him/her
x̲ex̲ákw' tight squeeze
x̲ex̲á:ls transformer
x̲ex̲á:m crying a lot, wailing
x̲ex̲ámet to cry for it
x̲ex̲ekw'íwel get constipated, bound up
x̲ex̲élh getting hurt, feeling hurt
x̲éx̲eyet beat s-o up, spank s-o, fight s-o back
x̲ex̲é:yls writing
x̲ex̲éylt writing it, writing something
x̲éx̲eymet to grab (it)
x̲ex̲éyx̲e embarresed
x̲ex̲p'í:tsel chipmunk
x̲eyeslótel wild ginger
x̲éyet beat s-o up, spank s-o, fight s-o back
x̲eyímelets roots of tree floating in river
x̲éykw'et chew (it)
x̲éylés steep riverbank
x̲éyléx̲ to go to war
x̲é:ylt to write it
x̲éymeleqwt Grab him by his hair
x̲éymels large hawk, chicken hawk
x̲éymem grab some
x̲é:ymet to grab (it)
x̲éymleqwt grab him by his hair
x̲éyp' get scratched
x̲éyp'eqsel get scraped on nose
x̲éyp'es get scraped on face
x̲éyp'et scrape it
x̲éyqelá shadow
x̲éyq'et scratch it (itch)
x̲éyqeya old salmon (spotted)
x̲éysel get spooked
x̲eyslótel Wild ginger
x̲éyt change it (by x_a:ls)
x̲éytem to growl
x̲éyth' raw
x̲éyth'elh alder
x̲éyth'elhp alder
x̲éyth'em to itch
x̲eyth' seplil flour
x̲éytl' cold
x̲eytl'áls grizzly bear
x̲éytl'thet cooling down, getting colder (of things, weather)
x̲éywes to scowl
x̲eywésem scowl, frown
x̲eywét to bawl him/her out
x̲éywét To ball him/her out
x̲éyx̲á:m to sob
x̲eyx̲á:th't to mark it, measure it
x̲éyx̲e embarrassed, ashamed
x̲éyx̲ekw'els chewing it
x̲éyx̲elex̲ going to war
x̲éyx̲elexw to insult him/her
x̲éyx̲elómét get embarassed
x̲eyx̲emels burdock
x̲éyx̲emethet ashamed of oneself
x̲éyx̲ep' get scratched
x̲éyx̲ep'eqsel get scraped on nose
x̲eyx̲ep'es get scraped on face
x̲éyx̲ep'et scrape it
x̲éyx̲ep'ílep a rake, harrow
x̲eyx̲ep'ōwíts have stripe on back
x̲éyx̲eq'els scratching
x̲eyx̲eq'et scratching
x̲éyx̲eq'et scratch it (itch)
x̲éyx̲esel get spooked
x̲éyx̲estexw make s-one ashamed
x̲éyx̲estólemét embarress yourself
x̲éyx̲etem to growl
x̲éyx̲eth'em to itch
x̲éyx̲ethet shame yourself
x̲eyx̲ewes scowling
x̲éyxewes to scowl
x̲eyx̲ewét to bawl him/her out
x̲eyx̲éyet beat s-o up, spank s-o, fight s-o back
x̲éyx̲eykw'et chew (it)
x̲eyx̲eyqelá shadow
x̲eyx̲éyt change it (by x_a:ls)
x̲éyx̲eyx̲lexw to insult him/her
x̲eyx̲lám looking at (tr.)
x̲ítet snap at s-o (verbally or in arguing), growl at s-o (with words)'
x̲ix̲á:m crying a little
x̲íx̲etet snapping at s-o (verbally or in arguing)
x̲íx̲lhám watching
x̲iyéyt change it (by x_a:ls)
x̲lhám to watch
x̲lhélets tired on the bum
x̲lhém tired
x̲lhém:et tired of it
x̲lhét beat him/her up
x̲och'alh dried-up lake
x̲ólem have grey hair
x̲ó:lemthet really turned grey
x̲ólemthet turn grey.(eg,hair)
x̲ó:letsa lakes
x̲ólhchem swimming (of dog, deer, animal), (dog-paddling)
x̲ólqes to wave your hand
x̲ólqesá:ls waving one's arms
x̲ó:lqest to wave at him/her
x̲ólts'thet turning yourself around
x̲óqel marten
x̲óth'oyíqw Dried fish head
x̲otl'thet windy
x̲ó:tsa lake
x̲ots'oyíqw dried fish head
x̲óx̲cha Little lake
x̲óx̲tsa little lake
x̲óx̲wtel canoe pole
x̲pá:y cedar wood
x̲pá:yelhp western red cedar tree
x̲pá:ytses bough of red cedar
x̲pó:ys wide cedar slats
x̲tá to do, do this
x̲t'áls cast a spell
x̲t'á:stexw do it this way (tr.)
x̲tá:stexw to do it
x̲t'ét put a spell on him/her
x̲thét shove it
x̲wálá:lhp willow tree
x̲wástel solid greese
x̲wátet to tear it
x̲wá:y to die (of group)
x̲wá:yt kill them
x̲we'á to do copying, imitating
x̲we'át to copy him/her, imitate him/her
x̲welhx̲wélhepxel to slip, lose balance
x̲welhx̲wlhép lose your balance
x̲weló:ystem to stagger
x̲wélx̲weylem ropes, twines, strings, threads
x̲wém fast, hurry
x̲weméthel to eat fast
x̲wémthet rush, go fast
x̲wemxálem to run
x̲wémx̲wémstexw cause to move fast
x̲wét get torn
x̲wetát to tear it
x̲wetl'x̲wetl'qelálá pillow-cases
x̲wex̲we'á to do copying, imitating
x̲wex̲we'áls a copier, copymachine
x̲wex̲weló:ystem staggering around
x̲wex̲wét get torn
x̲wex̲wéye fly
x̲wéylem rope, twine, string, thread
x̲wéylemt to weigh it, measure it
x̲wé:yleqw hopping bird (see them at the beach)
x̲wéyx̲welemt weighing it, measuring it
x̲wéyx̲weqw'em to snore
x̲wíqw'el sleet
x̲wí:qw'em to snore
x̲wíqw'est put rope around his neck
x̲wix̲we'át to copy him/her, imitate him/her
x̲wíx̲weqw'est putting a rope around someone's neck
x̲wíx̲wiyá:m telling a legend
x̲wix̲wíyem nervous walking on something narrow
x̲wíyá:m tell a legend
x̲wíythesem get one's picture taken
x̲wlhép lose your balance
x̲wlhépelets sit down with a plop
x̲wlhépxel to slip, lose balance
x̲wómxelém running around, a runner
x̲wó:qw' sawbill duck
x̲wōqw slough
x̲wóqw'et to pole it
x̲wōqwwōqw slough
x̲wóweqwels to pole a canoe
x̲wox̲wá:yt kill them
x̲wóx̲welá:lhp small willow tree
x̲wox̲weqw'et to pole it
x̲wálá:lhp willow tree
x̲wástel solid greese
x̲wátet to tear it
x̲wá:y to die (of group)
x̲wá:yt kill them
x̲we'á to do copying, imitating
x̲we'át to copy him/her, imitate him/her
x̲welhx̲wélhepxel to slip, lose balance
x̲welhx̲wlhép lose your balance
x̲weló:ystem to stagger
x̲wélx̲weylem ropes, twines, strings, threads
x̲wém fast, hurry
x̲weméthel to eat fast
x̲wémthet rush, go fast
x̲wemxálem to run
x̲wémx̲wémstexw cause to move fast
x̲wét get torn
x̲wetát to tear it
x̲wetl'x̲wetl'qelálá pillow-cases
x̲wex̲we'á to do copying, imitating
x̲wex̲we'áls a copier, copymachine
x̲wex̲weló:ystem staggering around
x̲wex̲wét get torn
x̲wex̲wéye fly
x̲wéylem rope, twine, string, thread
x̲wéylemt to weigh it, measure it
x̲wé:yleqw hopping bird (see them at the beach)
x̲wéyx̲welemt weighing it, measuring it
x̲wéyx̲weqw'em to snore
x̲wíqw'el sleet
x̲wí:qw'em to snore
x̲wíqw'est put rope around his neck
x̲wix̲we'át to copy him/her, imitate him/her
x̲wíx̲weqw'est putting a rope around someone's neck
x̲wíx̲wiyá:m telling a legend
x̲wix̲wíyem nervous walking on something narrow
x̲wíyá:m tell a legend
x̲wíythesem get one's picture taken
x̲wlhép lose your balance
x̲wlhépelets sit down with a plop
x̲wlhépxel to slip, lose balance
x̲wómxelém running around, a runner
x̲wó:qw' sawbill duck
x̲wōqw slough
x̲wóqw'et to pole it
x̲wōqwwōqw slough
x̲wóweqwels to pole a canoe
x̲wox̲wá:yt kill them
x̲wóx̲welá:lhp small willow tree
x̲wox̲weqw'et to pole it
yalh as usual, this time, now, the first time
yálh yew kw'a's hó:y I thank you (deeply), thank you
yalkw'ólhem close up a meeting
yálx̲ search
yálx̲t search for it
yaq' darn!
yáq' to fall a tree
yáq'et to chop down a tree
yá:t to vomit
yatílém to become a widow
yatl'q'els painting
yátl'q't to paint it
yáyekw'elexw breaking it
yáyekw'met hiring him/her
yáyeq' to fall a tree
yáyeq'els a logger
yáyeq'et to chop down a tree
yáylem to glide in the wind
yáysele two people
ye going along while doing something
ye'íle these
yékw' it broke
yékw'elexw to break it
yékw'emet hire him/her
yékw'es busy
yékw'et rub it together
yekw'ólhem last spring dance of season
yekw'yékw'es busy
yeláw pass on by, after, be over, passed
yelá:wt pass him/her by, to pass by someone (tr.)
yelá:wx to pass by it, to pass by someone, something
yeláwxém to let someone pass
yél:és tooth
yélesem have a toothache
yelkw'ólhem close up a meeting
yelólém have/get a year ??????
yeló:lh travel along
yelqw't mess it up
yéltht poison (him/her)
yélx̲t search for it
yélx̲w smooth
yélyelesem have a toothache
yelyélqw't mess it up
yelyóle wild rhubarb (several)
yelyólháwtxw wood shed
yelyó:lqw' makeing a mess
yemáwéstel wide cedar roots strips
yémq't rub oil/water on it
yémxtel shoelace
yeqelsxá:y the first snow
yéq'lexw manage to chop it down
yéqw burn, burned, scorch, to burn (intr. v.)
yeqwá:ls having a burning
yéqwelchep to build a fire
yéqweqst turn it on
yeqwest crumbling of the bark or softening of the bark
yéqw'est sharpen (it)
yeqwí:l a light
yeqwí:lem make a light, turn on a light
yeqwí:les have heartburn
yéqwlexw to burn (it) [accidentally]
yéqwt to burn it (tr.)
yeqwyeqwáls having several burnings, ceremonial fires
yeqwyeqwí:les have heartburn
yeqwyeqwí:ws Yakweakwiwse
yests'ets'á riding (traveling on top of something)
yethéleqw have a pointy head
yéthest to tell (him/her)
yéthestexw tell it to him/her/it
yétl'q'esem paint your face
yétl'qest to smear it
yetl'q'íwsem paint your body
yétl'q't to paint something, to rub something
yetl'yetl'qest smearing it
yetl'yetl'q'íwsem painting your body
yets'ets'á to travel on horseback
yewá:l first
yewálstexw start with (lit. = cause to be first)
yewí:leqw Medicine song
yewí:lmet use spirit power on him/her
yewí:lt put a spell on him/her
yex̲chat give him/her a gift
yéx̲chem ask for a present
yéx̲chemet ask for it
yéx̲chet give a gift to (tr.)
yéxw I wonder
yéx̲w it broke down, came apart
yex̲wéletst unwrap it
yéx̲wet to dismantle, loosen, untie, unravel, unwind, unwrap, unlace
yex̲wyex̲wet untieing s-th, unravelling s-th, unwinding it, unwrapping it, loosen sth, unlacing it
yéyaq' darn!
yeyáyelem gliding in the wind
yéyex̲w it broke down, came apart
yeyíx̲w to fall apart
yéysele two (counting people)
yí:kw'et rub it together
Yilawelhát Monday
yilá:welhát Monday
yiláwel kw'a's hó:y thank you very much
yilówxém to let something pass
yi'ówthet hurrying along
yíq to snow
yiqwí:l lamp
yitá:lstem staggering around
yít'em to melt away
Yít'em Melt away
yít'et to melt (it)
yítl'q'esem paint your face
yiwí:leqw medicine song
yíx̲w to fall apart
yíx̲wet to take it apart
yíx̲yex̲wet to take it apart
yíyeq be snowing
yíytem to melt away
yíyt'et to melt (it)
yókw'em to break [in pieces], it broke
yókw'et to break it, break something
yóla wild rhubarb
yóleseqw hat
yolháwtxw wood shed
yó:lqw' make a mess
yó:qw rotton fish
yóqw'em to sweat
yoseqw hat
yóseqw hat
yóseqwem put on your hat
yóswe maybe, might, perhaps
yó:t beware of it
yóthet walk backwards
yóx̲w to thaw
yóx̲wet to thaw it
yóx̲wt to thaw something
yóyekw'em it got broken
yóyeqw'em sweating
yóyes working, be working
yóyeseqwem putting on your hat
yóyetal relative, cousin
yóyex̲w thawing
yóyokw'et beaking something (on purpose)
yó:ys to work
yó:yseqw little hat
yóyx̲wet thawing it
yóyx̲wt to thaw it
yutl'ó:lem them, they
yú:w said when praising something beautiful
yúwest put a spell on someone, curse someone
yú:wqwlha how beautiful!
yuyúwest putting a spell on someone
á'a yes
á'á'áwelh you are welcome
á'áltha it's me, that's me, I do, I am (the I is emphatic)
ákwelex shooting (a gun, an arrow)
ál'álel magpies
álel magpie
álex sibling
álex̲e canada geese
álhqey snake
álhtel to eat, eat
álmelh take care of your kids, to baby-sit one's own children
álqel at the head, up the point
á:lq't scraping hair/hide off it
álq't scrape hair/hide off it
áltha I, I do, me, it's me
á:lthel they
á:lwem staying home
álwem to stay home
á:m to give
ámestem get taken
á:mstexw to take something, bring something
á:pel maggot
á:pet wipe it, wipe something, someone
á:q'elh (always) choking (on a bone or something solid)
áq'elh to choke on a bone or something solid
áshxw seal
áthelets bottom of water , bottom of waterfall, basket, anything. Atchelitz Village
á:tl'qel going outside, getting outside
átl'qel to go outside, get outside
átl'qeláwtxw out house, bathroom, toilet
átl'qélt get something outside, reveal something, get something out
á:tl'qilt bringing something outside, getting something out, kick someone out
átl'qilt te se'íkw'el to take out the garbage
átse next, again
átsele good grief !
átslexw to hear about (tr.), to hear it
á:we seagull
á:wkw' clothes, clothing, belongings
á:wkw'mal tool-case
áx̲e canada goose
áx̲elqel buckskin, rawhide, tanned buckskin
á:x̲eth be lying down
áx̲eth to lie down
áxw give me s-th (to eat)
á:xwem giving something, giving food
á:xwet giving (it)
áxwet to give (it), share food with s-o, give s-o food, bring s-o food, pass food to s-o, give (tr.)
á:y keep on going, keep going, continue
á:yél go away, leave
áyeles to leave somebody all alone; abandon someone
á:yelstexw leaving it with someone
áyélstexw leave it with someone
áylexw be alive, be living, be in good health, be healthy, be well
á:ystexw chase s-o, chase s-th, chasing s-o/s-th, continue something
á:yt ling cod
á:yx̲ crab
éhet wrapping it up
ékwiyeqw great-great-great grandparent
élíyá to dream
ésqthet to grunt
éw too heavy to lift
éwe no
éwe is iyó:lem it's not alright
éwe is qéx̲ there's not many; it's not many
éwe is tl'í (it) is not hard
éwelh never
éweltí:l to race (of any kind, by foot, canoe, horseback, etc)
éwestexw making him/her say 'no'
éxel to paddle
éx̲qst strike s-th pointed (esp. a match)'], to light a match
éx̲wtel broom
éy good
éyaleqep to smell good
éyameth' good figure, have a good figure
éyaqelhtset to change it for him/her
éyaqt to change it
éyéle long hair
éyeqt change it
é:yeqthet change yourself
éyes to have fun
éyetses clean hands
éy'éyel get better
éyo' well, doing well
éyó well, doing well
éyqwlha How beautiful! (really)
éystelómet pretending to be good, wanting to be accepted
éystexw to like (it)
éystólmet feeling good about yourself
éy t'wa it would be better if
éywelh good-natured, kind-hearted
éyxel to paddle
éyx̲emet borrow it from him/her
éy yilaw téxwswáyel good afternoon
íchxwó stay here!
í'é:ymet getting to like somebody
íhóyt cheating s/o
í'iy cute (little thing)
í:ks eggs
íks eggs
í:kw' becoming lost
íkw' become lost, get lost
íkw'elexw to lose it
íkw'elo here
í:kw'et throwing something away, throwing it away
íkw'et to throw something away, to throw it away
ílám carry on your shoulder
í:lá:mt to carry on your shoulders
ílá:mt to carry on your shoulders
í:lchel engine
íleqelhtsthóx Buy for me
íleqels to go shopping, buying
í:leqet buying (it)
íleqet to buy (it), buy (tr.)
í:lhtel eating (a meal)
í:lwelh side of the body
ímet step on it
í:meth grandchild
í:mex walking
ímex to walk
í:mexstexw walking someone, something
ímexstexw to walk (it)
ímexyósem to go for a walk
íqw'em rub off, smear
í:qw'esem wiping your face
íqw'esem wipe one's face
í:qw'et rubbing something, wiping something
íqw'et rub it, wipe it
íqw'ethet wipe yourself off
ístexw leave (it) here
ístexwchxwó you leave it here!
í:tet sleeping, be sleeping
ítet to sleep
ítetáwtwx bedroom
ítetem sleepy
í:th'em getting dressed
íth'em get dressed
í:ts'el lazy, being lazy
íts'el lazy
íwá:ltses cat's cradle
íweltá:lt spring snare trap
í:wes to teach
íwes to teach
í:wesá:ls a guide, showing people
í:west to be teaching, showing, guiding
íwest to teach, guide someone
íwestéleq teacher
íwesteltéleq teacher
í:wtheláq someone who teases
íwth'óthet to play around, fool around
íx̲ get scratched, get scraped
íxel to paddle
í:x̲em borrow, get credit
íx̲em borrow, get credit, go on credit
íx̲emstexw to lend him/her money
íx̲est shave him
í:x̲et scraping something, erasing something
íx̲et scrape it, erase it
íx̲iythílem to shave yourself
íxwels scratch around(like animals)
í:x̲wet sweeping (it)
íx̲wet to sweep (it)
íyálewet do it yourself
íyámeth straight (of something standing)
íyá:q change sometyhing
í:yeqthet get out of the way
íyeqthet get out of the way
íyes female friend.
íyeseq male friend.
íyéseq sir
íy'eyóm be slower
íy'eyómthet playing slow
íyiyómex good-looking
íyó:lemstexw obey him / her
íyósthet a whole bunch of folks having lots of fun
íywí:lem to go for a canoe ride
ó'ayiwsem poo your pants
ókw'elexw to lose it
ókw'est hang (it), hook (it) up
ó:kw'et to hang it on a hook
ókw'et to hang it on a hook
ól too, too much
ó:leqw' a lot got rubbed off
ó:lex̲em looking for food, fish
ólex̲em to go and get something, picking something out
óléx̲em look for food, fish
ó:lh get on board
ólhet respect someone
ó:lhstexw puttig it on board
ólhstexw put it on board
ólmelh taking care of your children, baby sitter
ólmetsel to wait around, to wait
ó:lmetst waiting for him/her
ólmetst wait for him/her
ó:lthet to groan
ólu too much, overly, too
ó:m order, restaurant store (v.)
ómeléxw step on (it)
ó:m'et order it
ó:met to sit down
ó:metáwtxw living room
ó:metáwtxw/lats'ewtxwem Living room
ópel ten
ópel lá:ts'ewets one thousand
ópel qas te isá:le twelve
ópel qas te léts'e eleven
óqwelets back, backside
ó:qw'et hang it up
óqw'et hang it up
ó:sqthet to grunt
ó:t to be calling (him/her/it)
ó:t' slingshot (stretched kind)
ót to call (him/her/it)
ó:t'et stretch it
ót'et stretch it
ót'etem it got stretched ; they stretched it
ót'ethet to stretch (oneself) out
ótethet streach yourself
ó:theqw roast in sand
ótheqw to bake, to roast (in the stove, in sand)
ó:theqwt roasting, baking it
ótheqwt roast/bake it
ó:thesmet waving him/her over
óthesmet wave him/her over
ótsesémét make a sign to come; signal to come
óweltí:l be racing, a race
ó:wqw'elmexw tribe, several tribes
ówthet to hurry, hurry up, move fast
óxwest to give something to someone
óyém slow
óyémstexw slow down (tr.)
úkw' to run out, get finished
úkw'elets to run out of (it)
úkw'elexw to run out of food, be out of food
ōkw' run out, finished
ōwestexw to deny it
ōwéte xwlí:s it dosen't matter