niłtaʼ

LanguageAhtna (United States)

Meaning

1. indefinite possessed form of -taʼ
2. someone's father
3. This is the indefinite possessed form of the word for father. It is used when referring to a father in a general way without specifying exactly whose father it is.

Examples

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis form does not specify the person, such as 'my' or 'your' father.

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