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Part of speech

preverb

Definition

(conjunct forms only, indicates progressive or ongoing action; usually translated using English verb forms with -ing) the one that is ...; (indicates location or moment in time) where or when ... (see examples)

Verb Forms

Changed Verb Stem:
etoli (etol-)

Notes

(changed form of toli)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Tan wot Tepit? — Not nit etolintaq. Which one is David? — He's the one who's singing.
Psonte-te imiyewikuwam etolimiyamok. The church is full during the service (literally, when there is praying).
Waht oloqiw Ekonis etolokehkimat Elikkol elkalit. (describing a scene) Over there is Agnes teaching Alex how to dance. (specifying a location) Over there is where Agnes is teaching Alex how to dance.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
Word Dolly
Example Dolly
Example Dolly
example Wayne