ni- (thematic) + ∅- (3rd person subject prefix) + -∅- (classifier) + -né (conclusive stem of root -NÁ, “to die — 2+ actors”).
niné
The stem used for multiple subjects is different from the stem used for one subject. For singular subjects, see daatsaah.
Paradigm: Conclusive (∅/si).
| IMPERFECTIVE | singular | duoplural | plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person | — | niiʼné | daniiʼné |
| 2nd person | — | nohné | danohné |
| 3rd person | — | niné | daniné |
| 4th person | — | jininé | dazhniné |
| PERFECTIVE | singular | duoplural | plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person | — | neeʼná | daneeʼná |
| 2nd person | — | sinooná | dasinooná |
| 3rd person | — | neezná | daneezná |
| 4th person | — | jineezná | dazneezná |
niné