nahidiłhį́į́h
Navajo
Etymology
na- (“downward”) + -hi- (seriative) + -di- (“fire”) + -ł- (classifier) + -yį́į́h (imperfective stem of root -YĮ́Į́ʼ, “to melt”)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /nɑ̀hɪ̀tɪ̀ɬhĩ́ːh/
Verb
nahidiłhį́į́h
- it melts down (as a burning candle)
- Akʼah diltłiʼí nahidiłhį́į́h. ― The candle is burning.
Usage notes
This verb is limited to expression in the third person.
Conjugation
Paradigm: Momentaneous (∅/si), third person only
| 3rd person singular | |
|---|---|
| IMPERFECTIVE | nahidiłhį́į́h |
| PERFECTIVE | nahideesxį́į́ʼ |