rotkəlge•m
{verb II} [Generate paradigm] 1. to rot, to decay
♢ βəɲe•r rotkəlge•n {sentence} the linen has rotted
2. {figuratively} to grow weak, to grow feeble (due to age)
♢ ʃo•ŋgo ydərama•ʃ rotkəlge•n {sentence} the old woman grew weak
~ ASPECTUAL CONVERB CONSTRUCTIONS ~
// rotkəlge•n pəte•m {verb II} {perfective} (see above)
♢ to•ʃto βurge•m rotkəlge•n pəte•n {sentence} the old clothes have rotted
