yéigo

Navajo

Etymology

yééʼ (“terror, horror”) + -go (“-ly”)

Pronunciation

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Adverb

yéigo

1. diligently, intensely
2. hard
3. seriously

Usage notes

This adverb has augmentative force, and its exact meaning changes according to the verb that it modifies. With yilwoł (run), yéigo means fast, swiftly; with yáłtiʼ (talk), it means loud, loudly.

Interjection

yéigo

1. with great effort, do it; try harder

Alternative forms

• yéego

Derived terms

• áłtsé góneʼ yéigo daʼahijoogą́ą́ʼ (“World War I”)
• naaki góneʼ yéigo daʼahijoogą́ą́ʼ (“World War II”)