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Part of speech

preverb, prenoun

Definition

older than expected

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-nemci (-nemc-)

Notes

(perhaps also nemt-)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Nemcihtaqsu. S/he sounds older.
Nemcomtu. S/he behaves like someone older.
Nemcinaqsu. S/he looks older (than s/he is).
Nemci-skinuhs-ote kis wetonut. He could be taken for an older boy (e.g., because he is tall).

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Alberta
example Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly
example Alberta