noghilenh

Lower Tanana

Etymology

no- (downward) +‎ gh- +‎ ∅- (classifier) +‎ len (neuter imperfective stem of the root len (“to flow”)), with devoicing of the final nasal. Compare Ahtna naghilen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /nɔnilən̥/

Verb

noghilenh

  1. it is flowing down

Verbal stems

Aspect Imperfective Perfective Future Optative
Neuter len lin' liɬ lin'

Noun

noghilenh

  1. waterfall

References

  • Kari, James et al. (2024), Kari, James, editor, Lower Tanana Dene Dictionary, Fairbanks, Alaska: Alaska Native Language Center, →ISBN, page 275
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