poneqi (poneq-, ponek-)
preverb
down, downward
Verb Stem :
-poneqi (-poneq-, -ponek-)
Changed Verb Stem :
peneqi (peneq-, penek-)
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Poneqiye wasis yalatuwet. | The child fell down when climbing around. |
| 'Poneqi-cihkahal wastiyil. | He sweeps the snow down. |
| Poneqqawotine lahkapok. | Let's go down into the cellar. |
| Ponekuhse. | S/he walks down. |
| 'Ponekkuwal. | S/he pushes h/ off the bed (down onto floor). |
Notes :
(ponek- before u; in certain cases when the combining form of the verb stem begins with k, that k changes to q, as in poneqqawotine; see olkawotuwok)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Stephanie | |
| word | Dolly | |
| example | Stephanie | |
| example | Dolly |