nojim

K'iche'

Etymology

Possibly adjective form of nojik (“to fill; to flood”) though unlikely because of the existence of nojinaq (“filled, full”), and a secondary meaning nojik (“full”), as well as the seemingly unrelated meanings.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /noːˈxiːm/

Adjective

nojim

1. slow

Adverb

nojim

1. slowly
2. gently (wind blowing)
3. with moderation

Related terms

• chi nojimal (“slowly; little by little”)
• nojim katbe wi (“take care”)
• nojim katbek (“take care”)
• nojim q’anil (“anemia”)
• nojim -tzijonik (“to whisper”)
• nojimal (“slowness”)

References

• Allen J. Christenson, Kʼiche-English dictionary