Navajo

Adverb

yéigo

1. diligently, intensely
2. hard
3. seriously

Usage notes

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

Interjection

yéigo

1. with great effort, do it; try harder

Derived terms

• áłtsé góneʼ yéigo daʼahijoogą́ą́ʼ (World War I)
• naaki góneʼ yéigo daʼahijoogą́ą́ʼ (World War II)
• yéigo ałhoshii (dormouse)

Alternative forms

• yéego