gwisya

Yao

Etymology

From -gwa (“to fall”) +‎ -isya (“causative suffix”). Cognate with Chichewa -gwetsa (“to drop”).

Verb

-gwisya (infinitive kugwisya, perfect -gwisisye)

  1. causative of -gwa
    1. to drop (accidentally or on purpose)
    2. to cause someone to fall (accidentally or on purpose)

References

  • Ciyawo - English Dictionary: Dikishonale ja Ŵakulijiganya
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