jawula

Yao

Alternative forms

Etymology

From -ja (“to go”).

Verb

-jawula (infinitive kwawula, perfect -jawile)

  1. to go
    Synonym: -ja

Usage notes

This verb places greater emphasis on the action of leaving one place and heading towards another, whereas -ja just implies going towards a place.

Derived terms

References

  • Ciyawo - English Dictionary: Dikishonale ja Ŵakulijiganya
  • Meredith Sanderson, M.R.C.S., F.R.G.S., F.R.A.I. (1922), A Yao Grammar‎[1], Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, page 169
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