aluwi (aluw-)
preverb
unsuccessfully, failing in the attempt, in vain
Verb Stem :
-aluwi (-aluw-)
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| 'Ci-aluwihkawotuwok yut. | They cannot get into this place (to see someone, because door is locked; more literally, they walked there in vain; DAF). |
| Aluwi-ehqi-wtome. | S/he can't stop smoking. |
| 'Taluwi-ptokhomon eli-ptokekok on 'pasitamin awtik. | He couldn't make the curve and went off the road. |
| 'Taluwi-natsakiyal muhsumsol welaqik Ena. | Last night Anna tried in vain to go see her grandfather. |
| Ntaluwi-ksaha nahaht nikonuk. | I couldn't get into my house a while ago. |
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Dolly | |
| example | Dolly |