yoołmas
Navajo
Etymology
yi- (progressive) + -∅- (3rd person subject prefix) + -Ø - (thematic) + -mas (imperfective stem of root -MÁÁZ, “to roll”).
Verb
yoołmas
- he/she/it is rolling it along
Usage notes
This is a progressive verb; it is conjugated only in the progressive mode.
Conjugation
Paradigm: Progressive (yi).
| PROGRESSIVE | singular | duoplural | plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person | yismas | yiilmas | deíníilmáás |
| 2nd person | yíłmas | wołmas | deínółmáás |
| 3rd person | yoołmas | deíłmáás | |
| 4th person | joołmas | dajíłmáás | |