yéigo

Navajo

Etymology

yééʼ (“terror, horror”) + -go (“-ly”)

Pronunciation

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Adverb

yéigo

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

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”)