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Consonant-initial root verbs that do not conjugate as adjectives fall into this category. Example: ''sheeni'' "to give". | Consonant-initial root verbs that do not conjugate as adjectives fall into this category. Example: ''sheeni'' "to give". | ||
Roots ending in ''-e(e)y'' or ''-o(o)w'' lose the semivowel word-finally and before consonant endings. In the verbal noun and stative | Roots ending in ''-e(e)y'' or ''-o(o)w'' lose the semivowel word-finally and before consonant endings. In the verbal noun and stative passive, ''-e(e)yVn-'' and ''-o(o)wVn-'' are often simplified to ''-een-'' and ''-oon-'' respectively. | ||
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