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Part of speech

particle

Definition

even though, although; however

Notes

(see alu, ehta)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Aluwehta nkotuwankuwehtun nutapakon, kenoq ma-te wen 'kotuwonuhmuwon. I want to sell my car, but no one wants to buy it.
Aluwehta ntahcuwi-naciptuwanol nqenoss polunol. I was supposed to go get balloons for my granddaughter, but I didn't.
Aluwehta lutawon, kistuhuk tahk. Even though you fought back, you got beaten up.
Ntiyahpon, ma-te, aluwehta ma psi-te nonomuwon. Ntiyahpon, "Ktahcuwihc kehkimi." I told him, however, that I didn't know it all. I told him, "You'll have to teach me." (AN)

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
example David
Example Dolly
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Example Dolly