Learn the words in the table below.
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'imush | walk |
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'ulhtun OR xlhas (Both words are used.) |
eat |
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'umshasum' | take a walk, go for a drive |
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'umut | get out of bed, sit down, go to the bathroom |
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'unuhw | stop |
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hwiyuneem' | listen |
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hwts'e'nutsum | sit down |
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hwyunumus | smile |
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lumhwshenum | stamp your feet |
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lhuqw'tssum* | clap your hands |
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lhxilush | stand up |
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m'i 'ewu* | come here |
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qwal | speak, talk |
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t'ilum | sing |
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xwchenum | run |
*Note: The Cowichan Tribes use the following alternate spellings:
- lhuqw'ts-sum
- mi 'ew-wu
However, we will spell these words as in the table above throughout these lessons.