chʼéhááh
Navajo
Etymology
chʼí- (“out horizontally”) + ∅- (3rd person subject prefix) + -∅- (classifier) + -hááh (momentaneous imperfective stem of root -HAI, “a winter passes”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /t͡ʃʼɛ́hɑ́ːh/
Verb
chʼéhááh
Usage notes
This verb is limited to expression in the third person.
Conjugation
Paradigm: Momentaneous (∅/yi), third person only.
| 3rd person singular | |
|---|---|
| IMPERFECTIVE | chʼéhááh |
| PERFECTIVE | chʼééhai |
| FUTURE | chʼídoohah |