Lakota ki- 'to become by itself'

[shokooh Ingham]

Regina's mention of kini as in the radio station reminded me of kili, the other radio station, which is translated often as "awesome", if that is how it is spelt.  I have often wondered what the origin of this word is.  It doesn't seem to have a recognizable root or any cognates.  It seems an odd word for such a necessary concept. Any clues?
Bruce

REGINA PUSTET <pustetrm at yahoo.com> wrote: Here's my two cents on ki- 'to become by itself', examples first, in random order:
   

ki-ni 'to come back to life'



       
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