preverb
in order that, so that; (in explanations) why, the reason that, on account of
Changed Verb Stem:
weci (wec-, wet-)

Notes

(see 'ci; used with these meanings in conjunct forms only)

Keywords

account
why
reason
order (in order that)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Weci-mamselessit eli-koluskit. That's why he got into trouble: because he lied. He got into trouble because he lied.
Ktahcuwihc latokonomonol suwitokolasol, wecihc kisi-amalhuwikhomon ktoposonut. You must braid sweetgrass, so that you can decorate your basket.
'Toqecimulan keq weci skat cpahkatomuhk. He asks him why he isn't married.
Kisi-kalsuwok skinuhsisok weci skat mihtaqsuwal nomiyukulihtihq. The boys hid so that their father would not see them.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Nancy
example Nancy