yéego

Navajo

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Adverb

yéego

1. diligently, seriously
2. hard, really

Usage notes

This adverb has augmentative force, and its exact meaning changes according to the verb that it modifies. With yilwoł (run), yéego means fast, swiftly; with yáłtiʼ (talk), it means loud, loudly.

Alternative forms

• yéigo

Derived terms

• yéego łitso

Related terms

• yééʼ