peregem
{verb II} [Generate paradigm] 1. to preserve, to keep
♦ koč́kə̑šə̑m peregem {verb II} to preserve food
♦ č́apə̑m peregem {verb II} to preserve one's honor
♦ šurnə̑m peregem {verb II} to keep crops
2. to protect
♢ jumo perege! {sentence} god protect us!
♦ iktaž-köm iktaž-mo deč́ peregem {verb II} to protect someone from something
♦ joč́am peregem {verb II} to protect a child
♦ škem peregem {verb II} to spare oneself
~ ASPECTUAL CONVERB CONSTRUCTIONS ~
// peregen kodem {verb II} {perfective} (see above)
♢ č́odə̑ram tul deč́ peregen kodaš küleš {sentence} the forest must be protected from fire