preverb
during, for as long as; through or for an extent of space or time, for so long a time; (also, in changed conjunct) while
Verb Stem:
-qoni (-qon-)
Changed Verb Stem:
qeni (qen-)

Notes

(see also tehpu qeni)

Keywords

time
long
while
during
extent

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Tan qonihtasu? How long did it take to be made? How long did it take to make it?
Nit qentokahk. That's how long it is.
Kat-cu skat ktahkahsomihpon qeni-tkeyik 'samaqan. Let's not swim while the water remains cold.
Qeni-alonawonat Pokomk, Pukcinsqehs tuci-nokothat. While Fisher goes around gathering eggs, Pukcinsqehs leaves him. (LM)
Qoni-cikopultuwok-ote pemoluhkemkil. They sat silently for a whole week. (LM)

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