-yaz-yaz-ᘓᙆSUFFIXsmall, a little

Note that this has two senses. It can be a modifier, to describe a small version of the thing it is attached to, or it can be a quantifier, indicating a small amount.

This clitiic attaches to the end of the NP, even where this is not the head.

Examples of words containing this affix:

s̲umyaz

Examples

(1)
Toonulwusyazsbatananilhdzeh.
waterit is hot-DIMINUTIVEfor meyou (1) pour into liquid
Add a little hot water for me.

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(2)
'Uz̲ooschumdez̲guiyazsbak'unudinyuz.Bulhnakwundutesk'alh.
branchit is dried-smallfor meyou (1) break in twowith itI will light a fire
Break off some dry twigs for me. I will build a fire with them.

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