dilkǫǫh

Navajo

Etymology

di- (adjectival) + -∅- (ni-modal 3rd person subject prefix) + -l- (classifier) + -kǫǫh (imperfective stem of root -KǪʼ, “to be smooth”).

Verb

dilkǫǫh

1. it is smooth, it has a smooth surface
2. it is bald (hairless, or worn tire)

Usage notes

This verb is semantically limited to expression in the third person.

This is a neuter verb that uses only the imperfective mode.

Conjugation

Paradigm: Neuter imperfective (ni), third person only.

Antonyms

• dichʼíízh

Derived terms

• łį́į́ʼ tʼáá dilkǫǫhgo naalgeedígíí

See also

• bétʼood