Thélxatí:m is one word for ‘to weave’. You use this specifically to talk about weaving swōqw’elh (ceremonial traditional blankets).
Note: a more general term for ‘to weave’ is q’éysetel. There are also special words for weaving cedar and other items.
Pronunciation
Thélxatí:m sounds thull-hat-EEM, except that instead of an /h/ you say the Halq’eméylem soft-x (x), made by touching your tongue lightly to the roof of your mouth.
Audio: Elizabeth Herrling, Elizabeth Phillips
Related words
Thélxatí:m comes from the root thél. This root does not appear as a word by itself, but it appears in many words related to mats, coverings, and pads, including:
- shxwthéletstel – cushion
- thélxetel – floor mat, rug
- thelí:wá:xel – snowshoes
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