munthuyu

Chichewa

Etymology

From munthu (“person”) +‎ -yu (“Class 1 contracted near demonstrative”). Cognate with Yao (Africa) munduju (“this person”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /muˈⁿtʰu.ju/

Noun

munthuyu class 1 (plural anthuŵa)

  1. this person (a nearby person who has already been mentioned in the conversation)
  • munthuyo (“that person (who has already been mentioned in the conversation)”)
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