püknem
{verb II} [Generate paradigm] 1. to mold (A.E.), to mould (B.E.), to grow moldy (A.E.), to grow mouldy (B.E.)
♦ noč́ko dene püknem {verb II} to mold from dampness
♦ püknaš tüŋalše pə̑rdə̑ž {noun} wall which is starting to mold
2. {figuratively} to become callous, to be hardened, to become unsympathetic, to become indifferent
♢ pörjeŋ, üdə̑ramaš dene lu ij pə̑rl'a ilə̑meke, püknen {sentence} after living with the woman for ten years, the man became indifferent towards her
3. {figuratively} to stagnate, to be inactive
♢ paša püknen {sentence} the work stagnated
~ ASPECTUAL CONVERB CONSTRUCTIONS ~
// püknen pə̑tem {verb II} {perfective} (see above)
♢ kinde püknen pə̑ten {sentence} the bread grew moldy
