yiwod
Navajo
Etymology
y- (peg element) + -Ø- (3rd person subject prefix) + -Ø- (classifier) + -wod (repetitive imperfective stem of root -WOD, “to rock”).
Verb
yiwod
- he/she is swaying, rocking back and forth
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 | |
Related terms
- yiłhod