mwalira

Chichewa

Etymology

Cognate with Tonga (Malawi) -mwarika

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mʷaˈɽi.ɽa/

Verb

-mwalira (infinitive kumwálira)

  1. to die
    Synonyms: fa, -fa
  2. to pass away
  3. to depart this life
  4. to breathe one's last breath
  5. to give up the ghost

Usage notes

This verb is used only for humans dying. For animals, -fa is used.

References

  • Steven Paas (2016) Oxford Chichewa-English/English - Chichewa Dictionary‎[1], Oxford University Press, page 371
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