loktem
{verb II} [Generate paradigm] 1. to hex, to put a curse on, to put a hex on, to practice witchcraft
♦ jeŋəm loktem {verb II} to put a curse on a person
♦ ʃint͡ɕa dene loktem {verb II} to cast an evil eye on, to bewitch
2. {figuratively} to spoil, to mar, to cause pain, to bring pain
♢ maneʃ-maneʃ ajdemən ʃymʒəm lokten kerteʃ {sentence} rumors can bring pain to a person
~ ASPECTUAL CONVERB CONSTRUCTIONS ~
// lokten kodem {verb II} {perfective} (see above)
♢ kot͡ɕkəʃəm lokten kodenət {sentence} a hex was put on the food
// lokten koltem {verb II} {perfective} (see above)
♢ ala-mogaj ʃoŋgo kokaməm lokten kolten {sentence} some old woman put a curse on my aunt
// lokten pətarem {verb II} {perfective} (see above)
// surtəm t͡ɕot lokten pətarem {verb II} to put a strong curse on the house
