yikʼą́

See also: yika

Etymology 1

yi- (modal) + ∅- (3rd person subject prefix) + -∅- (classifier) + -kʼą́ (neuter imperfective stem of root -KʼĄĄD, “to tilt, slant”)

Verb

yikʼą́

  1. to slant, tilt

Etymology 2

yi- (modal) + ∅- (3rd person subject prefix) + -∅- (classifier) + -kʼą́ (neuter perfective stem of root -KʼĄĄD, “to tilt, slant”)

Verb

yikʼą́

  1. to extend with a narrow edge
  2. to be a hogback rock formation, like a hogback rock formation

References

  • Young, Robert, Morgan, William, Midgette, Sally (1992) Analytical lexicon of Navajo, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, →ISBN, page 342
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