yooʼish
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Etymology edit
y- (3rd person object prefix) + -oo- (yi-progressive 3rd person subject prefix) + -∅- (classifier) + -ʼish (progressive stem of root -ʼEEZH, “to lead — 2+ objects”).
Verb edit
yooʼish
- he/she is leading them along
Usage notes edit
The stem used for leading two or more objects is different from the stem used for leading only one object. For leading only one object, see yoolóós.
This is a progressive verb; it is conjugated only in the progressive mode.
Conjugation edit
Paradigm: Progressive (yi).
| PROGRESSIVE | singular | duoplural | plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person | yishʼish | yiitʼish | deíníitʼéésh |
| 2nd person | yíʼish | wohʼish | deínóhʼéésh |
| 3rd person | yooʼish | deíʼéésh | |
| 4th person | jooʼish | dajíʼéésh | |