mwanayu

Chichewa

Etymology

From mwana (“child”) +‎ -yu (“Class 1 contracted near demonstrative”). Cognate with Yao (Africa) mwanaceju (“this child”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mʷaˈna.ju/

Noun

mwanayu class 1 (plural anaŵa)

  1. this child (who has already been mentioned)
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