weci (wec-, wet-)
preverb
in order that, so that; (in explanations) why, the reason that, on account of
Changed Verb Stem :
weci (wec-, wet-)
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Notes :
(see 'ci; used with these meanings in conjunct forms only)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Nancy | |
| example | Nancy |