pisuiw : vainly, in vain / for no reason / for free / for nothing

Recordings:
Diane Mitchell (Listuguj)
Eunice Metallic
Joe Wilmot
Part of speech: particle
Translation: Vainly or in vain
Gloss: vainly, in vain
Gloss: for no reason
Gloss: for free
Gloss: for nothing
Example:
Text: Pisuiw pegisin, gaqa mes'tesgmaneg ta'n te's'g goqwei.
Translation: I've arrived for nothing, I've missed every single thing.
Recording: Diane Mitchell (Listuguj)
Pronunciation guide: bi·su·iw

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