kespi (kesp-)
preverb
unintentionally; (in this same sense only) accidentally
Verb Stem :
-kespi (-kesp-)
Example Sentences :
Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey | English Phrase |
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Nkespoqs. | I accidentally fell asleep. I overslept. |
Tiyam welinuwatponil lampeqinusqehsisol, tehpu qeni-tokomat opos woniyakonok, on wakat kespi-nehpahan. | The water-sprite whom Moose thought the best looking, he just hit her on the head with a stick and accidentally killed her. |
Nkespewest! | I accidentally said the wrong thing! |
Nkespacom! | I told something I wasn't supposed to. |
Nkespakonomuwa nitapesq. | I accidentally hit my girlfriend (without intending to). |
Nkespakonima nsiwehs. | I accidentally told on my brother. |
Notes :
(compare ahtopi, pocci)
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