Elqsel means ‘end’ (of an object) or ‘tip’. You can use it for the tip of a nose, point of a knife, end of a pole, etc. You can also use it for a point of land.
Here Elizabeth uses élqsel as a separate word, but more often it appears as an ending on other words. As an ending, it can also come out as -eqsel, -elqs, or -eqs.
Pronunciation
Elqsel sounds like ULCK-sull, except that, instead of a CK you say the Halq’eméylem q, with your tongue touching back to your uvula.
Audio: Elizabeth Herrling
Related words
Elqsel and related forms appear in many words, including:
- lhts’élqsel – to get cut on tip of nose (related to lhíts’et – to cut (it) )
- s’álqsel –point of land, tip of nose (based on ‘al – pole)
Many place names also contain the –élqsel ending, or one of it’s variants.
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