taptem
{verb II} [Generate paradigm] 1. to forge, to hammer
♦ kürtńə̑m šokšə̑ž godə̑m taptaš saj {phrase} strike while the iron is hot, make hay while the sun shines
♦ mošten taptem {verb II} to forge with skill
♦ orβa šüdə̑rə̑m taptem {verb II} to forge a wagon axle
♦ toβarə̑m taptem {verb II} to forge an ax
2. to whet, to sharpen (e.g., a blade)
♦ saβam taptem {verb II} to sharpen a scythe
3. {figuratively} to forge, to harden, to build, to create, to fashion (through hard work)
♦ mastarlə̑kə̑m taptem {verb II} to forge skills
♦ seŋə̑mašə̑m taptem {verb II} to forge a victory
4. {figuratively} to trample
♢ joltašem č́onem tapten {sentence} my friend trampled on my feelings
~ ASPECTUAL CONVERB CONSTRUCTIONS ~
// tapten luktam {verb I} {perfective} (see above)
// ajdemə̑m tapten luktam {verb I} to harden a person
// tapten tolam {verb I} {imperfective} (see above)
// pialan ilə̑šə̑m tapten tolam {verb I} to forge a happy life