Chinook Jargon edit

Etymology edit

from Saanich q̕ʷələn̕

Noun edit

q'wəlan

  1. ear
    mayka tiki nayka k'up may q'wəlan?!
    Do you want me to cut off your ears?! (Something mothers would say to their children when angry)

Verb edit

q'wəlan

  1. to hear, listen