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Part of speech

particle

Definition

(expresses emphasis, usually surprise or concession)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Yali-nutiyapi sepay, yut tahk sakhi-pkotenomat nuhsimis, naka ma not spasuwinuwiw. I was looking out the window this morning and there was smoke coming from my sister's chimney, and she's not usually an early riser.
Elkihqahk wikuwawa, ktomakte tahk. The house is quite big but in poor condition.
Amalomeq wolihpuksu 'sami tahk ksi-skonisiw. Mackerel tastes good, but it's too bony.
Kessetqihit, wot tahk yaq muhsumsol weckuhqepilit. She bursts through the door, and there is her grandfather, sitting there.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
Example Dolly
Example Dolly
Example Dolly
example Stephanie
Example Dolly