xiyayh

Lower Tanana

Etymology

x- (qualifier) +‎ ∅- (classifier) +‎ yayh (imperfective stem of the root yo (“a singular or dual subject speaks”))

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /xijæç/, /χijæç/

Verb

xiyayh

  1. he/she is talking

Usage notes

  • This verb is used only to refer to one or two subjects.

Conjugation

Imperfective inflection of xiyayh
Positive Singular Dual
1st person xenesyayh tr'exiyayh
2nd person xeniyayh xenwxyayh
3rd person xiyayh xexiyayh
Negative Singular Plural
1st person xedhesyayą́ tr'exithyayą́
2nd person xedhiyayą́ xedhwxyayą́
3rd person xithyayą́ xexithyayą́

References

  • Kari, James et al. (2024), Kari, James, editor, Lower Tanana Dene Dictionary, Fairbanks, Alaska: Alaska Native Language Center, →ISBN, page 484
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