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thélxatí:m

Illustration for thélxatí:m - to weave

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:

  • shxwthéletstelcushion
  • thélxetelfloor mat, rug
  • thelí:wá:xelsnowshoes

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