L-ga
English: Translation
be in physical need of
Part of Speech
verb
Semantic Domain
States and Characteristics
Notes
Inceptive perfective GA-L-ga‘-L
Active perfective sA-L-ga‘-L
This verb can be used with a variety of object complements to indicate physical needs.
- giyah GAxLga‘L I'm getting thirsty (giyah water)
- tsu‘d sALga‘L he got sleepy (tsu‘d sleep)
- tse‘q‘ siLga’L I have to urinate (tse‘q‘ urine)