jensi : suddenly / before you know it / all of a sudden

Recordings:
Diane Mitchell (Listuguj)
Eunice Metallic
Joe Wilmot
Part of speech: particle
Translation: Suddenly
Gloss: suddenly
Gloss: before you know it
Gloss: all of a sudden
Example:
Text: Etlwaqama'tueg weji'guom aq sespagnutmaieg, jensi gaqwaqama'tegeie'g.
Translation: We're cleaning a house and busily talking, before you know it we are done cleaning.
Recording: Joe Wilmot
Pronunciation guide: jen·si

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