'kani ('kan-), nkani (nkan-)
preverb, prenoun
old, ancient
Prefixed Verb Stem :
-nihkani (-nihkan-)
Unprefixed Verb Stem :
'kani ('kan-), nkani (nkan-)
Changed Verb Stem :
nekkani (nekkan-)
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Psi-te wasisok pseskonomuhtic kihkan, naka psi-te 'tolintuwatomoniya 'kani-lintuwakonol, kmuhsumsonuk naka kuhkomossonuk kisokehkimolinoq. | Have all the children weed the garden, and have them all sing the old songs that our grandfathers and grandmothers taught us. (RA) |
| Tehpu tan 'kani-skicinuwok itomuhtit. | It's just what the old Indians say. (MT) |
| Nkani-skinuhsis. | Old bachelor. (LM) |
| 'Kani-uten. | Old Town, Maine. |
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Dolly | |
| example | Dolly | |
| Example | Dolly | |
| Example | Dolly | |
| Example | Dolly |