lodza

Chichewa

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *-dòga.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɽo.d͡za/

Verb

-lodza (infinitive kulódza)

  1. to bewitch
  2. to cast a charm
  3. to cast a spell
  4. to kill magically

Derived terms

  • Verbal derivations:
    • Applicative: -lodzera
    • Causative: -lodzetsa
    • Negative: -salodza
    • Passive: -lodzedwa
    • Repetitive: -lodzanso

References

  • Steven Paas (2016) Oxford Chichewa-English/English - Chichewa Dictionary‎[1], Oxford University Press, page 266
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