kamwana

Chichewa

Etymology

From ka- (“diminutive prefix”) +‎ mwana (“child”). Compare Yao kamwanace, Kikuyu kaana, Herero okanatje and Nyole (Uganda) ahaana.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kaˈmʷa.ná/

Noun

kamwaná class 12 (plural tianá class 13)

  1. diminutive of mwana: baby, small child
    Antonym: chimwaná

Tumbuka

Etymology

From ka- (“diminutive prefix”) +‎ mwana (“child”). Compare Chichewa kamwana, Yao kamwanace, Herero okanatje and Kikuyu kaana.

Noun

kamwana class 12 (plural tuŵana class 13)

  1. diminutive of mwana
    1. small child
    2. baby
    3. toddler
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