oneka

Chichewa

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *-bónɪka (“to be visible”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /oˈne.ka/

Verb

-oneka (infinitive kuóneka)

  1. Stative form of -ona: to be visible.

Shona

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *-bónɪka (“to be visible”).

Verb

-ónéká (infinitive kuónéká)

  1. stative of -ona
    1. (stative) to be seen, to be visible

References

  • M. Hannan, S.J. (1984), Standard Shona Dictionary: Revised Edition with Addendum‎[1], Harare College Press, page 502
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