nya
Verb intransitive

MEANING 1

To pass a stool, to defecate.

Example of use

Ulenya mu cimbisu MEANING: You should use the defecate

FIGURATIVE EXPRESSIONS

1. We mwana wanya ayakukwansha ukupipa, literal translation: You child, you have passed a stool which you will never be able to wipe away. Meaning: You have done a mischief, you will never be forgotten.

2. Wanya ku ntulo. Literal translation: In doing so to your benefactor, you have soiled the source of his benefaction. Meaning: You will receive nothing else.

MEANING 2

To break the wind

Example of use

 -nya  icisushi  MEANING: to break the wind.

MEANING 3

To deposit eggs (insects).

OTHER RELATED WORDS/USES/ SOURCES/FUNCTIONS

APPLICATIVE: -nyela.


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