nalha
nalha /'nɑl.ʔɑ/ v. cop., to be.
Highly irregular verb with multiple roots depending on context. It functions as an a-stem verb when the speakers wants to emphasize an animate subject or object and as an i-stem verb when the speaker emphasizes an inanimate subject or object.
| Tense | a-stem | i-stem |
|---|---|---|
| Present | njelha | ḡihi |
| Past | molha | kwēhi |
This verb is also used as an auxiliary in the construction of imperfective passive voice.