miyahsi (miyahs-, miyas-)
preverb
early
Verb Stem :
-miyahsi (-miyahs-, -miyas-)
Changed Verb Stem :
meyahsi (meyahs-, meyas-)
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Wasisok tahk yaq miyahsi-macehtahak; nit tehpu yaq Maliyan weciluwahat. | The children are sent home early; that's the only thing that Mary Ann doesn't like. (MES) |
| Mec-op-al kisi-miyahsi-petapasultipa? | Could you all come a little early, please? |
| Wasossis meyahsi-psotuhkok piltal cu naka-'sotom elomikotonet: naka-nonom, mocalokosse, sispemtu, nakamtu, naka ma-te tpostomu. | The young child who ingests lead early in life will be slow in understanding as she gets older: she will learn slowly and be hard of hearing, restless, slow-moving, and disobedient. (DAF) |
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Nancy | |
| example | Nancy | |
| Example | Nancy | |
| Example | Nancy |