yimba

Chichewa

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *-jɪ́mba (“to sing”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈji.ᵐba/

Verb

-yimba (infinitive kuyímba)

  1. alternative form of -imba.

Derived terms

  • Verbal derivations:
    • Applicative: -yimbira
    • Causative: -yimbitsa
    • Passive: -yimbidwa
    • Reduplicative: -yimbayimba
    • Repetitive: -yimbanso

Kituba

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *-jɪ́mba.

Verb

yimba

  1. to sing
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