nihkaniw
particle
(position) in front, ahead; (direction) forward, ahead; (time) ahead, in the future
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Yut yaq-ote nekom eyit nihkaniw 'tulok, 'posqolenomoniyal nihtol. | Then, up where he was in the bow of his canoe, they lit them. (MT) |
| Ehtahsiw waht elomokalit nekomc nihkaniw uci-nomocinahqi-iyin. Wot-oc-ona skicin, nit-oc weci-qolopiyat, poliw olomokaya. | Every time he would dance away, she would cut in ahead of him from the side, standing erect. That is when this man would turn and dance off in a different direction. (MT) |
| Wot skinuhsis woleyu nihkaniw, 'sami psi-te keq eluhket 'sapi-punomon. | This boy will live well in the future because everything he does he carries out successfully. |
Notes :
(see also nihkaniwoss)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Alberta | |
| example | Alberta | |
| Example | Nancy | |
| Example | Nancy |