yali (yal-), ali (al-)
preverb
(vague, uncertain or unspecified as to direction, location or orientation) around; within an area; here and there; (with pol) (expresses exasperation)
Prefixed Verb Stem :
-iyali (-iyal-), -ali (-al-)
Unprefixed Verb Stem :
yali (yal-), ali (al-)
Changed Verb Stem :
yali (yal-), ali (al-)
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Mecimiw yalintuhpon. | He used to sing here and there. |
| Pol nil ntiyali-polhikan. | (exasperated with self when shooting at a target) I would have to be the only one missing! |
| Psoni-yaliye skicinuwihkuk. | He goes all over Indian country. |
| Yali-nutaqsu. | She is heard of in the area. |
| Tehpu yalqepu. | He just sits around. |
| Koti-naci-yalikopom? | Do you want to go skating? |
| Ntiyaluhsan pol eci-wisanaqqopon mesq piskiyanuhk. | I was wasting time walking around when everything had to be done quickly before it got dark. |
| Naci-yali-wewisultine. | Let's go nose around. |
Notes :
(in general, older speakers prefer yali, but almost all speakers use ali some of the time)
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