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Part of speech

particle

Definition

(going) by way of, via; along the edge

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Tama-al nit sehtayiw monihkuk, sopayiw sipuhsisok, nit yaq wikihtit. Somewhere or other behind the island, along the edge of the stream, that's where they live, it is said.
Sopayiw awtik tuciye. He went along the side of the road.
Nit-te mace-menakatkeniniya elomi-sonuceyik sopayiw Unamakik. Then slowly they make their way along the coast by way of Cape Breton. (LM)

Audio Recordings

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word Scott
word Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly
example Scott
example Dolly