dichʼíízh

Navajo

Etymology

di- (adjectival) + -∅- (ni-modal 3rd person subject prefix) + -∅- (classifier) + -chʼíízh (neuter imperfective stem of root -CHʼIIZH, “to abrade”).

Verb

dichʼíízh

1. it is rough, it has a rough surface
2. it is coarse

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

• dibah
• dilkǫǫh