Sama, Central

pehet

‘voice’ hoarse; high-pitched; squeaky.

This high-pitched voice may be natural, or be brought on by the vocal cords being strained. It can apply to either sex. It is considered undesirable.

Pehet suwala-na danda naan.

That woman's voice is high-pitched.

‘bodily discomforts’ to be hoarse.

Ley pehet suwala-na bey pangolangan.

His voice was hoarse [from] yelling.