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Part of speech

particle

Definition

near, close to, next to, by

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Moshunok qihiw tucessu kcissuwan. The bullet passed close to his heart.
Tokec ntahcuwi-wiwisa-natsakiyak kotokik npomawsuwinumok, supekuk qihiw wikulticik. Now I must hurry away to visit others of my people, who live by the sea. (LM)
Qihiw-ote pampok. Near the pump. Next to the pump.
Ktoqeci-lahkan wekososs qihiw-ote steksok. Try to toss the horseshoe right next to the stake.

Audio Recordings

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Word Dolly
Example Dolly
Example Dolly
Example Dolly
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example Dolly