łikizh
Navajo
Etymology
łi- (adjectival) + -Ø- (ni-modal 3rd person subject prefix) + -Ø- (classifier) + -kizh (neuter imperfective stem of root -KIIZH, “to be spotted”).
The łi- prefix appears to have originated historically from the -ł- classifier. When this prefix appears immediately in pre-stem position, it takes the shape of a -l- classifier.
Verb
łikizh
- he/she/it is spotted, has spots
Usage notes
This is a neuter verb that uses only the imperfective mode.
Conjugation
Paradigm: Neuter imperfective (ni).
| IMPERFECTIVE | singular | duoplural | plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person | łinishkizh | łiniikizh | dałiniikizh |
| 2nd person | łiníkizh | łinohkizh | dałinohkizh |
| 3rd person | łikizh | daalkizh | |
| 4th person | jilkizh | dajilkizh | |
Derived terms
- náshdóí łikizhígíí (“ocelot”)