week 14 #3 Dinnertime

1. Nouns & Vocabulary The core words used in these phrases. dzaḵwa – Dinner dzaḵwax̱sta̱’a̱nx̱a’ – Dinnertime t̓sa̱pe’ – To dip (expression for eating traditional food) 2. Statements & Invitations Phrases used to announce the meal or invite others to eat. The Announcement: La̱me’ dłux̱ a̱lax̱ dzaḵwa’ – It’s almost dinner! La̱me’ dłux̱ a̱lax̱ dzaḵwax̱sta̱’a̱nx̱a’ – It’s almost dinnertime! The Invitation: Ḵa̱n’s t̓sa̱pe’ – Let’s dip! Ḵa̱n’s t̓sa̱pe’ x̱wa dzaḵwax̱ – Let’s t̓sa̱pa for dinner. The Future Plan: T̓sa̱patła̱n x̱wa dzaḵwa – We are going to t̓sa̱pa for dinner. T̓sa̱patła̱n x̱wa dzaḵwaxtłex̱ – We are going to have t̓sa̱pa for dinner. 3. Answers How to respond when someone makes an announcement. A̱m. la̱’mox̱ a̱lax̱ dzaḵwa’ – Yes. It’s almost dinner. la̱’mox̱ a̱lax̱ dzaḵwax̱sta’a̱nx̱a’ – Yes. It’s almost dinnertime!