meesi gakumwa

Yao

Alternative forms

  • mesi gakumwa (Malawian spelling)

Etymology

From meesi (“water”) +‎ ga (“Class 6 associative particle”) +‎ kumwa (“to drink”). Altogether, water for drinking. Compare with Swahili maji ya kunywa.

Noun

meesi gakumwa class 6

  1. drinking water

References

  • Ciyawo - English Dictionary: Dikishonale ja Ŵakulijiganya
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