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Part of speech

particle

Definition

finally, at last; eventually

Notes

(sometimes shortened to am-ote; see also malom)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Mam-ote nkisac! I'm finally ready!
Mam-ote nkisqahs. I was finally able to sleep.
Am-ote, wot-olu nuci-tpolukemit, eci-itok, "Peskhuhk. Nomiyeq, nit-te peskhuhk." Kehtol-ote yukt nuci-tqonkahticik, 'peskuwatiyol 'tihiniya. At that point, this judge said, "Shoot him. If you see him, shoot him then and there." Indeed, these policemen had guns. (MT)
Maceqahtuhukhotiniya eli-pihtewiyak 'samaqan, mam-ote supekuk etolitomek. They floated off in the foaming water, and finally to the deep ocean. (LM)
Mam-ote moskuwawal. At last they found him.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Barbara
Example Nancy
Example Nancy
Example Nancy
example Dolly
example Dolly