mwedwa

Chichewa

Etymology

Compare with Swahili -nywewa.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmʷe.ɗʷa/

Verb

-mwedwa (infinitive kumwédwa)

  1. Passive form of -mwa
    1. to be drunk
    2. to be potable, drinkable

Derived terms

  • Verbal derivations:
    • Repetitive: -mwedwanso

References

  • Steven Paas (2016) Oxford Chichewa-English/English - Chichewa Dictionary‎[1], Oxford University Press, page 377
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