qoni (qon-)
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-)
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Notes :
(see also tehpu qeni)
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