diłhį́į́h
Navajo
[edit]Etymology
[edit]di- (“fire”) + ∅- (3rd person subject prefix) + -ł- (classifier) + -yį́į́h (imperfective stem of root -YĮ́Į́ʼ, “to melt”)
Verb
[edit]diłhį́į́h (intransitive)
- it melts
Usage notes
[edit]This verb is limited to expression in the third person.
Although it has the -ł- classifier, it appears to be intransitive in meaning.
This verb refers to a melting process that requires heat not found in a normal ambient temperature, such as the melting of iron or glass. The melting of ice or snow is described by the verb yiyį́į́h. The verb used for easy melted solids like wax and butter depends on the speaker.
Conjugation
[edit]Paradigm: Momentaneous (∅/yi), third person only
| 3rd person singular | |
|---|---|
| IMPERFECTIVE | diłhį́į́h |
| PERFECTIVE | dííłhį́į́ʼ |
Derived terms
[edit]- diłhį́hí (“plastic”)