Navajo
Etymology
Root
-DĮĮD
Several unrelated stems may be involved.
- disappear
- (ʼá- + -∅- thematic) to disappear, to become non-existent, to die.
- (ʼá- + -ł- causative) to get rid of, to destroy.
- endure
- (-ł- thematic) (to stand it, found only in the negative) to be bored, to dislike, to despise.
- (ʼa- 3rd person + -ł- thematic) to survive, to live.
- (ʼa- 3rd person + -l- mediopassive) to enjoy.
Stem set
See also Appendix: Roots and stems derivation.
Derived terms
Navajo terms belonging to the root -DĮĮD (disappear)
Navajo terms belonging to the root -DĮĮD (endure)