waponahki (waponahk-, waponak-)
preverb, prenoun
Wabanaki (includes Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkati, Penobscot, Abenaki; usually, with reference to these five peoples as a group)
Verb Stem :
-waponahki (-waponahk-, -waponak-)
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Waponahkiyik 'tankeyutomoniya khakon ehtek cipenuk. | The Wabanaki people are the keepers (caretakers) of the eastern door. |
| Waponahkewiyik nikt amqahseweyak nemihtuhtit weckuwapok. | Wabanakis are the first ones to see the dawn. |
| Waponahkatuwe. | S/he speaks a Wabanaki language. |
| Nit wihkutok assoktaqsuwik, awisiw nutasu Waponahkik. | The strange noise he asks for is rarely heard in Wabanaki territory. (LM) |
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Nancy | |
| example | Nancy | |
| word | Dolly |