HÍ SW̱ KE

Saanich

Saanich phrasebook
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Phrase

HÍ SW̱ KE (Americanist spelling háy sxʷ q̕ə)

  1. thank you
    Coordinate term: ÍY¸ (reply)
    HÍ SW̱ KE E TŦE SNEPENEḴ.
    Thank you for the good advice.
  • JE¸ȺȽ (“to pay respects, to show gratitude”)
  • JIYEĆEȽ (“to thank, to say thanks”)

References

  • Timothy Montler (2018), SENĆOŦEN: A Dictionary of the Saanich Language‎[1], electronic edition, Victoria, BC: W̱SÁNEĆ School Board, page 185
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