lisya

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /liˈsja/ [l̪iˈʃa]
  • Hyphenation: li‧sya

Noun

lisyá (Basahan spelling ᜎᜒᜐ᜔ᜌ)

  1. ducking (lowering of the body)

Derived terms

  • maglisya

Yao

Etymology

From -lya (to eat) +‎ -isya (causative suffix for monosyllabic verbs).

Verb

-lisya (infinitive kulisya)

  1. alternative form of -liisya

References

  • Chauncy Maples, M.A., F.R.G.S. (1888), Yao-English Vocabulary[1], Universities' Mission Press, page 46