yimas
See also: yímas
Navajo
Etymology
yi- (progressive) + ∅- (3rd person subject prefix) + -∅- (classifier) + -mas (imperfective stem of root -MÁÁZ, “to roll”).
Verb
yimas
- he/she/it is rolling along
Usage notes
This is a progressive verb; it is conjugated only in the progressive mode.
Conjugation
Paradigm: Progressive (yi).
| progressive | singular | duoplural | plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person | yismas | yiiʼmas | deíníiʼmáás |
| 2nd person | yímas | wohmas | deínóhmáás |
| 3rd person | yimas | deímáás | |
| 4th person | joomas | dajímáás | |