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Part of speech

particle

Definition

and besides, and even; also, too; (with numbers) and, plus; (etuci ... cel) so ... that (see example)

Notes

(see also nit cel)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Mali macehe, cel-ona Piyel. Mary is leaving, and Peter is, too.
Cel apc ntankuwi-tepahk. And I put a little more in (the collection basket).
Cel-ona kil elinahsiyin. And you do it the way you've seen it done.
Kmillon piksey, 'qoci-tkiqon cel epahsiw. I will give you pork, a pound and a half.
Skitap wapatpe, cel kinapskosu. The man has white hair; and besides, he's fat. (compare: Skitap wapatpe naka 'kinapskosin. The man has white hair and is fat.)
(with numbers) Nisinsk cel new kis ntucey. I'm 24 years old already.
(etuci ... cel) Etutpayit Mahta cel masqolamit. Martha was so scared that she screamed.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
Example Dolly
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