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/gwiinaw-/ initial

 
lacking knowledge
 
Type:
initial
Subtypes:
root
gwiinawanokii vai s/he is unable to find work, unable to find a job
gwiinawaabam vta fail to see h/, be unable to see h/
gwiinawaabandan vti fail to see it, be unable to see it
gwiinawendan vti miss, feel the absence of it
gwiinawenim vta miss, feel the absence of h/
gwiinawi- pv lex not knowing; not able
gwiinobii vai s/he is unable to find a drink
gwiinoobii vai s/he is unable to find water (or another liquid)

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