24.6 Niphal Imperfect Strong
In the Imperfect, the נ of the Niphal is ASSIMILATED
- \(Pre =\) יִקָּ
- \(V_P = I\), Dagesh Forte in \(R_1\), and \(V_1 = \bar A\)
- As with the Qal Imperfect, the ִי is a placeholder for any Imperfect Preformative
- Therefore, \(Pre =\) אִקָּ for the NI1cs
- \(V_S = \bar E[A]\)
- For FP forms, \(V_S = A\)
- \(\bar E\) everywhere else
- Can be displaced by Sheva
| Sing | Paradigm | Plural | Paradigm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3ms | יִקָּטֵל | 3mp | יִקָּֽטְלוּ |
| 3fs | תִּקָּטֵל | 3fp | תִּקָּטַ֫לְנָה |
| 2ms | תִּקָּטֵל | 2mp | תִּקָּֽטְלוּ |
| 2fs | תִּקָּטְלִי | 2fp | תִּקָּטַ֫לְנָה |
| 1cs | אֶקָּטֵל | 1cp | נִקָּטֵל |
Imperfect Strong from Hebrew Quest Chapter 15