al
particle (enclitic)
(indicates uncertainty, vagueness, approximation) around, about, approximately; indicates lack of direct knowledge
Example Sentences :
| Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Skitapiyik-al-ote olkiluhtuwok. | They are about as big as men. (LM) |
| Natsakiyal 'tantimol, kosona-al wenil. | He went to see his aunt, or somebody like that. |
| Ma-al-ote koti-peciyew. | He must not be coming. |
| Tama-al npunomon nit milihinpon. | I don't know where I put what you gave me. |
| Tan-al wot eyit? | I wonder where he is. |
| Tan-oc-al (Tan-cal) ntolluhkan. | I don't know what I'm going to do. |
| Keq-al mehsi nit olluhket. | I wonder why she did that. |
| Mehsi-al nit yahat? | Why would she tell him that? |
Notes :
(see also yali)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
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| word | Dolly | |
| example | David | |
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| Example | Dolly | |
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