yiłdǫʼ
Navajo
Etymology
y- (3rd person object prefix) + ∅- (3rd person subject prefix) + -ł- (classifier, causative) + -dǫʼ (repetitive stem of root -DǪǪD, “to straighten up”).
Verb
yiłdǫʼ
Usage notes
This repetitive verb is used only in the imperfective mode.
Conjugation
Paradigm: Neuter repetitive.
| imperfective | singular | duoplural | plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person | yishdǫʼ | yiildǫʼ | deiildǫʼ |
| 2nd person | niłdǫʼ | wołdǫʼ | daałdǫʼ |
| 3rd person | yiłdǫʼ | deiłdǫʼ | |
| 4th person | jiłdǫʼ | dajiłdǫʼ | |