yenda

Chichewa

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *-jènda.

Verb

-yenda (infinitive kuyénda)

  1. to walk
  2. to travel

Derived terms

  • Verbal derivations:
    • Applicative: -yendera
    • Causative: -yendetsa
    • Negative: -sayenda
    • Reduplicative: -yendayenda
    • Repetitive: -yendanso
    • Other formations: -yenda nyang'anyang'a (to not make a sound whilst moving)
  • Nominal derivations: