yiłhiz
Navajo
Etymology
y- (3rd person object prefix) + ∅- (3rd person subject prefix) + -ł- (classifier, causative) + -yiz (repetitive imperfective stem of root -YIZ, “to turn, to spin”).
Verb
yiłhiz
Usage notes
This repetitive verb is used only in the imperfective mode.
Conjugation
Paradigm: Neuter repetitive.
| imperfective | singular | duoplural | plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person | yisxiz | yiilyiz | deiilyiz |
| 2nd person | niłhiz | wołhiz | daałhiz |
| 3rd person | yiłhiz | deiłhiz | |
| 4th person | jiłhiz | dajiłhiz | |