yali (yal-), ali (al-) | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

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-)

Notes

(in general, older speakers prefer yali, but almost all speakers use ali some of the time)

Keywords

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey	English
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.

Audio Recordings

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