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Part of speech

particle

Definition

when, whenever; as soon as

Notes

(shortened form of tan etuci, tan eci; see tan etuci)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Tan ci litahasiyin tepkiqon kpihikon, ktuwehkan wiponut weci-wewi-tpaskutuwon. When you think your basket-lid is big enough (in diameter), use the bottom of the basket to measure it exactly. (PN)
Tan ci wen wapololuhket cu 'tapaciyamkun. When someone does something wrong, it will come back to them.

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