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Lower Tanana

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Lower Tanana

root

To try to do something or to look after someone or something.

“to”

I will attempt this.

Also means

to attempt
to care for

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

ton

root

A base word used to categorize objects that are long or shaped like a container.

“ton”

A root for long objects and containers.

Also means

A classificatory root for elongated objects and enclosed containers, with a wide variety of extended meanings
A classificatory root for elongated objects and enclosed containers

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

a-[a]Means to

prefix

A prefix used to indicate an action or state happening in opposition to something.

“a-”

Against.

Also means

against

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

baMeans to

root

Used to describe a single person or animal swimming on the top of the water.

“ba”

A singular subject swims on the surface.

Also means

a singular subject swims on the surface
swims on the surface

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

bo[pɔ]Means to

root

This word is used to describe something that is an off-white or gray color.

“Bo.”

It is gray or off-white.

Also means

to be off-white, gray

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

doMeans to

root

A root used to describe one person or thing sitting down.

“Do.”

He/she/it is sitting.

Also means

a singular subject sits

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

go[kɔ]Means to

adj

This is an alternative way to say 'goya,' which means small.

“Go.”

Small.

Also means

alternative form of goya (“small”)
small

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

'iMeans to

root

to steal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

kaMeans to

root

to paddle, dig

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

koMeans to

root

This root is used to describe objects that are contained or held within something. It is also used to describe the action of dawn breaking.

“ko”

Used to describe items inside containers or the beginning of the day.

Also means

A classificatory root for contained objects
to dawn
classificatory root for contained objects

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

la[læ]Means to

root

A root used to express the state of being or existence.

“la”

To be.

Also means

to be, exist

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

liMeans to

root

A root that refers to the act of singing or having an expectation.

“li”

to sing or to expect.

Also means

to sing, expect
to sing

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

loMeans to

root

This is a root word used to classify plural things or items that look like ropes. It can also appear in words related to washing or singing.

“lo”

This root is used in various words, including those for washing or singing.

Also means

A classificatory stem for plural objects and singular rope-like objects; many extended meanings, including washing and singing
classificatory stem for plural or rope-like objects

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

niMeans to

root

This root is used to express acts of speaking or thinking about something.

“ni”

to say

Also means

to say, deem

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

ox[ɔx]Means to

adv

Used to describe moving away or toward a certain direction.

“ox”

Off or away in a direction.

Also means

off, away in a direction

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

siMeans to

pron

This is the word used to refer to yourself.

“si”

Me.

Also means

first-person singular pronoun; I, me
I, me

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

so[sɔ]Means to

noun

Another way to write or say the word sro.

“so”

This is an alternative form of sro.

Also means

alternative form of sro

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

ta[tætɬʰ]Means to

root

A root used to describe an animate being in a reclining or lying position.

“ta”

A singular subject reclines.

Also means

A classificatory root for animate nouns
a singular subject reclines
to recline

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

tu[tʰu]Means to

noun

This refers to water or any drinkable liquid such as soup or juice.

“tu”

Water.

Also means

water
juice, liquid, soup, broth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

y-[j]Means to

prefix

This is a prefix used to show a third-person singular object, such as in pronouns or verbs.

“eyenh”

he/she

Also means

Marks a third-person singular object of a postposition.
Marks a third-person direct object of a verb.
Forms a few pronouns.
third-person marker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

yi[ji]Means to

postp

Used to describe something that is inside or located within another thing.

“yi”

Inside or within.

Also means

inside, within

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

de-[tə]Means to

prefix

The de-classifier is a grammatical prefix that is required in many Lower Tanana verbs. It is one of four types of classifiers used to form verbs.

“de- is often found in verbs related to specific states or actions.”

The de- prefix appears in verbs describing certain states or actions.

Also means

The de-classifier, one of four classifiers which obligatorily appear in every Lower Tanana verb with a variety of purposes. The de-classifier has the following uses:
The de-classifier

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

dekMeans to

root

to shoot an arrow

Also means

to write

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

denMeans to

root

To have the ability or knowledge to perform a specific task or skill.

“den hni.”

He knows how to do it.

Also means

to know (a skill)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

ghaMeans to

root

to carry on the back, pack

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

gwnMeans to

root

to become dry

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

jetMeans to

root

To experience the feeling of fear or to decay.

“jet”

I am afraid.

Also means

to fear, be afraid; rot
to fear, be afraid

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

jokMeans to

root

to glide

Also means

to impale
multiple objects fall

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

kakMeans to

root

to track

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

katMeans to

root

to buy, ask

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

kotMeans to

root

This root describes the physical action of slapping, patting, or wiping something. It can also describe a surface falling.

“kot”

This word describes physical contact like patting or wiping, or a surface falling down.

Also means

to slap, pat, wipe
a surface falls
to slap, pat, or wipe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

lokMeans to

root

Describes an event occurring or an action being done to something.

“lok ni.”

It happens to him.

Also means

to happen, affect, do to

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

nikMeans to

root

to move the hand

Also means

to know
to feel

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

nunMeans to

root

The act of consuming liquid.

“tuh nun.”

Drink the water.

Also means

to drink

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

ode[ɔtən]Means to

adv

This is an adverb used to mean all the time. It is an alternative form of odenh.

“ode”

Meaning all the time or constantly.

Also means

alternative form of odenh (“all the time”)
all the time

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

odi[ɔti]Means to

adv

A word used to describe something that happens constantly or without stopping.

“odi tth'i.”

It is always like that.

Also means

alternative form of odenh ("all the time")
all the time

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

t'aMeans to

root

to be thus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

tenMeans to

root

Describes the act of water or liquid turning into ice.

“ten”

It is freezing.

Also means

to freeze

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

tsiMeans to

root

to make a singular object

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lower Tanana

yenMeans to

root

to be or act as a shaman or medicine person

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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