yiwod
Navajo
Etymology
y- (peg element) + ∅- (3rd person subject prefix) + -∅- (classifier) + -wod (repetitive imperfective stem of root -WOD, “to rock”).
Verb
yiwod
Usage notes
This repetitive verb is used only in the imperfective mode.
Conjugation
Paradigm: Neuter repetitive.
| imperfective | singular | duoplural | plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person | yishhod | yiiʼwod | deiiʼwod |
| 2nd person | niwod | wohhod | daahhod |
| 3rd person | yiwod | daawod | |
| 4th person | jiwod | dajiwod | |