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Part of speech

preverb

Definition

slowly, deliberately; gently; quietly, softly

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-menakaci (-menakac-, -menakat-)

Notes

(also, for some speakers, penakaci, penakac-, penakat-)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Eci-menakaci-pomiyewik yut ktatomupilom. This car of yours is running very quietly.
Ntahcuwi-menakaci 'sami eci-mocapskihkek yut oloqiw. I have to go slowly because it is very bumpy this way.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Alberta
example Alberta
Example Nancy