P’óth’es means ‘baby basket’.
Archive | Words
lhéltel
Lhéltel is the Halq’eméylem word for ‘canoe bailer’‘.
kw’óqwletstel
Kw’óqwletstel is the Halq’eméylem word for ‘axe’. Elders use this for larger axes, including the large double-headed ones.
kw’óxwe
Kw’óxwe is the Halq’eméylem word for ‘box’. Elders use it for modern boxes as well as traditional boxes.
Lemlémet ya’ t’elt’álew
Lemlémet ya’ t’elt’álew means ‘cross your arms’‘.
t’elt’álew
T’elt’álew means ‘arms’, it is the plural form of t’álew – ‘arm’.
t’álew
T’álew means ‘arm’.
Colours Dialogue B
Use this dialogue to have simple conversations about colours. The dialogue uses lepót (cup) as an example, but you can substitute any other objects, such as articles of clothing.
Colours Dialogue A
Once you know your basic colours, use the pattern shown in this dialogue to have simple conversations with your family.
Colour Terms Practice – Level 3
This is another practice video for reviewing Halq’eméylem Colours. This is a more advanced version: you have just three seconds to say each colour before the Elders!