yiłmaz
Navajo
Etymology
y- (3rd person object prefix) + -Ø- (3rd person subject prefix) + -ł- (classifier, causative) + -maz (repetitive imperfective stem of root -MÁÁZ, “to roll”).
Verb
yiłmaz
- he/she is twirling it, spinning it
- he/she is swinging it in a circle
- he/she is shaking it (his/her head)
Usage notes
This repetitive verb is used only in the imperfective mode.
Conjugation
Paradigm: Neuter repetitive.
| IMPERFECTIVE | singular | duoplural | plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person | yismaz | yiilmaz | deiilmaz |
| 2nd person | niłmaz | wołmaz | daałmaz |
| 3rd person | yiłmaz | deiłmaz | |
| 4th person | jiłmaz | dajiłmaz | |
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