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Part of speech

particle

Definition

once (occurring one time; in the past; happening when something else has happened); one (in counting)

Notes

(see also pesq 1)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Neqt kisi-cihkohok piyaqtihikonisol, on yaka kwesuwe-punomon tuwihput. Once he sweeps up the wood chips, then you put the table back.
Neqt aciye. It is one o'clock.
Neqt-ote wiqsonepal, psi-te 'kihkayaqotete 'tomawey. He inhales once from the pipe, and all the tobacco is burned away. (LM)
Neqt ewasisuwi, ntapsakiya kincemossusq. Once, when I was little, I went to see the queen.

Audio Recordings

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