yaq

particle

(reportedly) it is said, they say, people say; (with direct quotation) s/he says (said), they say (said); (in questions of fact) is it true that ...?

Example Sentences :

Passamaquoddy-Maliseet	English Phrase
'Qotatq kehsikotone yaq kmuhsums?	Is it true that your grandfather is 100 years old?
Tan yaq-op nit ntolehtun?	How am I supposed to do that? How did they say I should do that?
Wen yaq not?	Who did they say that was?
Kikcokiye yaq Tuma woniyakon.	Thomas says his head itches. They say Thomas's head itches.
Wisanaqs yaq.	He says to hurry. "Hurry!" he said.
Pesq yaq skitap.	One, they say, is a man.
Laks yaq kisi-te esponsuwehlosu pawatok.	It is said that Laks can turn himself into a raccoon if he wants.