yiyį́į́h
Navajo
Etymology
y- (peg element) + -Ø- (3rd person subject prefix) + -Ø- (classifier) + -yį́į́h (imperfective stem of root -YĮ́Į́ʼ, “to melt”)
Usage notes
This verb is limited to expression in the third person.
This verb refers to a melting process that requires heat found in a normal ambient temperature, such as the melting of ice or snow. The melting of iron or glass is described by the verb diłhį́į́h. The verb used for easy melted solids like wax and butter depends on the speaker.
Conjugation
Paradigm: Momentaneous (Ø/yi), third person only
3rd person singular | |
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IMPERFECTIVE | yiyį́į́h |
PERFECTIVE | yíyį́į́ʼ |
FUTURE | - |
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