pitira

Chichewa

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *-pɪ́tɪda (“Applicative of *-pɪ́ta (“to go”)”). By surface analysis, -pita (“to go”) +‎ -ira (“applicative suffix for verbs where the penultimate vowel of the stme is either 'a', 'i' or 'u'”). Cognate with Swahili pitia.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /piˈti.ɽa/

Verb

-pitira (infinitive kupítira)

1. Applicative form of -pita
   1. to go on someone's behalf.
   2. to go for something.
2. to pass through a place

Derived terms

• Verbal derivations:
  • Reciprocal: -pitirana