liisya

Yao

Alternative forms

Etymology

From -lya (“to eat”) +‎ -isya (“causative suffix”). Cognate with Swahili -lisha (“to feed”), Nyole (Uganda) -liisa (“to feed”), Tumbuka -lyeska (“to feed”) and Chichewa -dyetsa (“to feed”).

Verb

-liisya (infinitive kuliisya)

  1. causative of -lya
    1. to cause to eat
      1. to feed
      2. to graze (cattle)

References

  • Ciyawo - English Dictionary: Dikishonale ja Ŵakulijiganya
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