L-ga

English: Translation
be in physical need of
verb
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)