dhetonh

Lower Tanana

Etymology

dh- +‎ ∅- (classifier) +‎ tonh (neuter imperfective stem of the root ton (a classificatory stem for elongated objects))

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ðətʰɔn̥/

Verb

dhetonh

  1. an elongated object is in position
    dink'a dhetonh ― a gun is there

Verbal stems

Aspect Imperfective Perfective Future Optative
Neuter tonh ton' toɬ ton'

References

  • Kari, James et al. (2024), Kari, James, editor, Lower Tanana Dene Dictionary, Fairbanks, Alaska: Alaska Native Language Center, →ISBN, page 360
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