Affection Phrases - Online Lushootseed Phrase Class

The Puyallup Tribal Language Program shares some common Lushootseed affection phrases. • ʔuʔušəbicid čəd. – I have unconditional love for you. I love you (non-romantic). • ʔuʔušəbitubuɫəd čəd. – I have unconditional love for you folks. I love you folks. (non-romantic). • qʷuluc. – Hug me. Give me a hug. • lək’ʷucidic. – Give me a kiss. Kiss me. • cay čəxʷ dsx̌aƛ’ – I very much desire you. (romantic) • x̌aƛ’dubicid čəd. – You are my desire (romantic). • ʔəsx̌ik’ʷabicid čəd. – I miss you. • ʔəsx̌ik’ʷabitubuɫəd čəd. – I miss you folks. To learn more check out http://www.puyalluptriballanguage.org Facebook:   / twulshootseedlanguage   Twitter:   / twulshootseed   © Puyallup Tribe of Indians