yistą́

Etymology

y- (3rd person object prefix) + -s- (si-perfective 3rd person subject prefix) + -ł- (classifier) + -tą́ (aspect stem of root -TĄ́, “to handle a stiff, slender object”)

Verb

yistą́

  1. to keep a stiff, slender object on hand or in position

Conjugation

Paradigm: Neuter perfective (si)

perfective singular duoplural plural
1st person séłtą́ siiltą́ dasiiltą́
2nd person síníłtą́ soołtą́ dasoołtą́
3rd person yistą́ deistą́
4th person jistą́ dajistą́

References

  • Young, Robert; Morgan, William; Midgette, Sally (1992), Analytical lexicon of Navajo, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, →ISBN, page 479
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