Part of speech
verb ii 14Definition
it is so; it is true, it is the truth; it happens; it matters; it is that way; something is the matter with it
Verb Forms
- Verb Stem:
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leyi-
- Changed Verb Stem:
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eleyi-
Example Sentences
| Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey | English | |
|---|---|---|
| Nit-te leyic. | Amen (literally, so be it; see niyalic). | |
| Nopal tahk skat leyinuhk. | If only it weren't true. | |
| Nit yaq pihce eleyiks. | That's the way it used to be a long time ago, they say. | |
| Tan leyu? | What's happening? What's the matter with it? | |
| Tetpiw leyu. | It happens at the same time. It coincides. | |
| Mecimiw eleyikpon. | The way it used to be. | |
| Tan-al leyu welokiskahk. | It's about time there was a good day. | |
| Leyu nit. | That's the truth. That happens. |
Audio Recordings
| Recording | Type | Speaker | |
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| word | Dolly | ||
| word | Alice | ||
| example | Dolly | ||
| Example | Nancy | ||
| Example | Nancy | ||
| Example | Nancy | ||
| Example | Nancy | ||
| Example | Nancy | ||
| Example | Nancy | ||
| Example | Nancy | ||
| Example | Dolly |