yunez̲kuk    yu•nez̲•kuk    ᘐᘅᙆᗷᐟ    V

he confirmed him


[∅-kuk <kuk₁ «slap»]  Perfective Affirmative  

Etymology: This literally means ‟he slapped (n-class object)”, in reference to the fact that the bishop lightly slaps the face of the person confirmed.

Example

   
Nawhulnukchoyunez̲kuk.
bishophe slapped her face
The bishop confirmed her.

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Related Words:   Religion

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