nondetayh

Lower Tanana

Etymology

no- (iterative) +‎ n- (qualifier, assuming a position) +‎ de- (classifier) +‎ tayh (momentaneous imperfective stem of the root ta (“to recline”))

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /nɔntətʰæç/

Verb

nondetayh (perfective nonathdetanh)

  1. he/she is dying

Verbal stems

Aspect Imperfective Perfective Future Optative
Momentaneous tayh tan taɬ taɬ

Derived terms

References

  • Kari, James et al. (2024), Kari, James, editor, Lower Tanana Dene Dictionary, Fairbanks, Alaska: Alaska Native Language Center, →ISBN, page 343
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