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yoka

[yo-ka]

verb

LanguageChickasaw

Meaning
  1. to be imprisoned
  2. This verb describes the state of being held in a jail or prison.
Examples

Aalhtakla yoka.

The prisoner is imprisoned.

Illa yoka.

He is imprisoned alone.

Pronunciationyo-ka

Part of speechverb

Registerneutral

Usage noteThis is a stative verb describing the condition of being held captive.

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