rotkə̑lge•m
{verb II} [Generate paradigm] 1. to rot, to decay
♢ βə̑ńe•r rotkə̑lge•n {sentence} the linen has rotted
2. {figuratively} to grow weak, to grow feeble (due to age)
♢ šo•ŋgo üdə̑rama•š rotkə̑lge•n {sentence} the old woman grew weak
~ ASPECTUAL CONVERB CONSTRUCTIONS ~
// rotkə̑lge•n pə̑te•m {verb II} {perfective} (see above)
♢ to•što βurge•m rotkə̑lge•n pə̑te•n {sentence} the old clothes have rotted
