sipkiye
verb ai & ii 11, 22
(food, fuel) s/he, it lasts for a long time; (ai) s/he is gone for a long time
Plural :
sipkiyawolotuwok (ai)
Verb Stem :
-sipkiya-
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Eci wot sipkiyat Sapet; temonu-te ntahcuwi-macaha. | This Elizabeth has been gone for a very long time; I'll have to leave in a little while. |
| Ma-te ntuci-sawe-psqolehtomawon toke, tepot-olu nutomawey sipkiye. | I don't light up as often now, so my tobacco lasts longer. |
| Komac sipkiye Tuma! | Thomas has been gone for a very long time! |
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Dolly | |
| example | Dolly |