THINGS YOU MAY SAY TO A CHILD Meaning
ččəkewi Come
api Sit
wihkʷənemen Take it
na “That” / motion with hand to take something
kkatohpi Are you hungry?
kətahčewelətamen na ná Do you want food? (baby talk)
kətahčewelətamen mičəwakan Do you want food?
kkatohskí Are you sleepy?
nαtəkʷasi Go to sleep
oow-oow Sleep (baby talk)
katawəssimi Are you thirsty?
kətaləheye nihkʷap Play now