psan
verb ii 18
it snows
Verb Stem :
psan-
Changed Verb Stem :
pessan- (pehsan-, for some speakers)
Example Sentences :
| Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Totoli-psan yaq Muselenk, kenoq ma-te psanu Sipayik. | It's snowing in Eastport, they say; but it's not snowing at Sipayik. |
| Kis-ote psankil, kekesk. | There had already been snow from time to time, a little. (MT) |
| Ma nkisi-nutahaw pessak. | I can't go out when it snows. |
| Wisokeki-psanoc! | Let it snow really big flakes! (MT) |
| Nehehtaw psak, ketekhucuwolan. | In case it snows, take the clothes off the line. |
| Koti yaq psan, saku wisanaqsultine naka kosseptunen piwsokul. | They say it's going to snow, so let's hurry and get the wood in. |
Notes :
(compare wast)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Stephanie | |
| word | Dolly | |
| example | Stephanie | |
| example | Dolly |