ʃint͡ɕəltam
{verb I} {frequentative} [Generate paradigm] 1. to sit, to sit around
♦ pundəʃ ymbalne ʃint͡ɕəltam {verb I} to sit on a tree stump
2. to be located, to be situated, to sit, to be
♢ joʃkin pərəs uniβersitet βaʃtareʃ teŋgələʃte ʃint͡ɕəlteʃ {sentence} the Yoshkin Cat is situated on a bench in front of the university
♦ teleβizor βaʃtareʃ ʃint͡ɕəltam {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-kuʃto ʃint͡ɕəltat? {sentence} what are you always sitting around for?
4. to sit, to work, to hold a position, to do a job
♦ prezidiuməʃto ʃint͡ɕəltam {verb I} to be in the presidium
♦ sekretaŕlan ʃint͡ɕəltam {verb I} to work as a secretary
5. {in a converb construction} (used to mark long-lasting activities)
♦ ʒurnal-βlakəm ludən ʃint͡ɕəltam {verb I} to read magazines (from time to time)
♦ laskan mutlanen ʃint͡ɕəltam {verb I} to chat peacefully
♦ ʃonkalen ʃint͡ɕəltam {verb I} to daydream
~ ASPECTUAL CONVERB CONSTRUCTIONS ~
// ʃint͡ɕəlt(ən) ertarem {verb II} {perfective} (see above)
// poʃkudo βate dene ʃint͡ɕəlt ertarem {verb II} to sit around with the woman next door
--"PARENT"--> ʃint͡ɕem
