nichǫ́ǫ́ʼí

Etymology

ni- (modal) + -∅- (3rd person subject prefix) + -∅- (classifier) + -chǫ́ǫ́ʼí (absolute neuter stem of root -CHXǪʼ, “to ruin”)

Verb

nichǫ́ǫ́ʼí

  1. he/she/it is ugly
  2. he/she/it is dirty
  3. he/she/it is worn out

Usage notes

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

Conjugation

Paradigm: Neuter absolute (ni)

IMPERFECTIVE singular duoplural plural
1st person nishchǫ́ǫ́ʼí niichǫ́ǫ́ʼí daniichǫ́ǫ́ʼí
2nd person níchǫ́ǫ́ʼí nohchǫ́ǫ́ʼí danohchǫ́ǫ́ʼí
3rd person nichǫ́ǫ́ʼí danichǫ́ǫ́ʼí
4th person jíchǫ́ǫ́ʼí dajíchǫ́ǫ́ʼí

See also
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