šinč́ə̑ltam
{verb I} {frequentative} [Generate paradigm] 1. to sit, to sit around
♦ pundə̑š ümbalne šinč́ə̑ltam {verb I} to sit on a tree stump
2. to be located, to be situated, to sit, to be
♢ Joškin pə̑rə̑s uniβersitet βaštareš teŋgə̑lə̑šte šinč́ə̑lteš {sentence} the Yoshkin Cat is situated on a bench in front of the university
♦ teleβizor βaštareš šinč́ə̑ltam {verb I} to sit in front of the TV
3. {figuratively} to sit around, to spend time, to stay a long time
♢ mom ere ala-kušto šinč́ə̑ltat? {sentence} what are you always sitting around for?
4. to sit, to work, to hold a position, to do a job
♦ prezidiumə̑što šinč́ə̑ltam {verb I} to be in the presidium
♦ sekretaŕlan šinč́ə̑ltam {verb I} to work as a secretary
5. {in a converb construction} (used to mark long-lasting activities)
♦ žurnal-βlakə̑m ludə̑n šinč́ə̑ltam {verb I} to read magazines (from time to time)
♦ laskan mutlanen šinč́ə̑ltam {verb I} to chat peacefully
♦ šonkalen šinč́ə̑ltam {verb I} to daydream
~ ASPECTUAL CONVERB CONSTRUCTIONS ~
// šinč́ə̑lt(ə̑n) ertarem {verb II} {perfective} (see above)
// poškudo βate dene šinč́ə̑lt ertarem {verb II} to sit around with the woman next door
--"PARENT"--> šinč́em
