kenaes

== Ahtna == === Alternative forms === hnaes === Etymology === k- (a qualifier prefix appearing only in this verb) +‎ n- (thematicized perfective prefix) +‎ ∅- (classifier) +‎ naes (durative imperfective stem of the root yaa (“a singular subject speaks”)). === Verb === kenaes he/she is talking ==== Usage notes ==== The n- prefix appears only in the imperfective. This verb refers to singular or dual subjects ==== Conjugation ==== ==== Verbal stems ==== === References === Kari, James (1990), Ahtna Athabaskan Dictionary, Fairbanks, Alaska: Alaska Native Language Center, →ISBN, pages 425, 685