peregem
{verb II} [Generate paradigm] 1. to preserve, to keep
♦ kot͡ɕkəʃəm peregem {verb II} to preserve food
♦ t͡ɕapəm peregem {verb II} to preserve one's honor
♦ ʃurnəm peregem {verb II} to keep crops
2. to protect
♢ jumo perege! {sentence} god protect us!
♦ iktaʒ-køm iktaʒ-mo det͡ɕ peregem {verb II} to protect someone from something
♦ jot͡ɕam peregem {verb II} to protect a child
♦ ʃkem peregem {verb II} to spare oneself
~ ASPECTUAL CONVERB CONSTRUCTIONS ~
// peregen kodem {verb II} {perfective} (see above)
♢ t͡ɕodəram tul det͡ɕ peregen kodaʃ kyleʃ {sentence} the forest must be protected from fire