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The discourse particle ''na'' is often heard. In various instances, it can be translated as a copular verb.
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<gl>
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\gll ula na ji'nm
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this na man
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\trans This is a man.
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</gl>
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<gl>
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\gll ni'n na Piel
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1 na Piel
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\trans I am Piel
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</gl>

Revision as of 09:33, 5 February 2014

This page outlines the commonly used and heard discourse particles in Mi'gmaq.

na

The discourse particle na is often heard. In various instances, it can be translated as a copular verb.

  1. ula   na  ji'nm  
    this  na  man    
    'This is a man.'
  1. ni'n  na  Piel  
    1     na  Piel  
    'I am Piel'