Derivative composed of: gyidz miss
preverbal. almost; nearly; just about (Note: because the action is not a fact, the -i negative/hypothetical pronoun occurs in some of
the examples instead of the usual absolutive pronoun)
Gyiidza xstaayi a 649. I almost won 649.
Ładm gyiidza hoy'axsu a sgabuu si intahoonu. I am almost satisfied with the amount of fish that I have canned.
Giidza xstaayu a 649. I almost won at 649.
Gyiidza uks'oksi. I almost fell overboard.