skat, ska
particle
not; if not, when not, that not; without (doing something)
Example Sentences :
| Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Nehtaw skat... (tokec skat...) | If not... |
| Weci skat siktewocihq. | So that he won't freeze. |
| Kotama kisi-poneqessiwiyik skat wicuhkemamuhk. | They couldn't get down without help. (LM) |
| Kat-op pomawsuwin kisawsiw skat nehsewon. | A person couldn't live without breath. |
| Mali mihtaqsol wisokiluwehe skat Piyelol akonutomalihq. | Mary's father was mad that Peter didn't tell a story. |
| Skat luhkehq, cu nposqolehla. | If he doesn't work, I'll fire him. |
| (with other particles) Nopal skat! | I hope not! |
| Skat pokotahsihq, ma-tehc kisuhsuwiw. | If he doesn't cast a shadow, there won't be any sun. |
| Keq mehsi skat (keq weci skat) cpahkatomuhk. | Why he isn't married. |
| Skat nemiyawanik otuhkok, nikt kisiphuwoloticik. | Those deer that I didn't see were the ones that got away. |
Notes :
(used with negative conjunct verb forms; compare kotama, ma, kat)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| Example | Dolly |