nímaz

Navajo

Etymology

ní- (ni-perfective 3rd person subject prefix) + -∅- (classifier) + -maz (neuter perfective stem of root -MÁÁZ, “to roll”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nɪ́mɑ̀z/

Verb

nímaz

1. it is round, spherical

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 perfective (ni).

Derived terms

• nímasii

Related terms

• naamaas