lodza

Chichewa

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *-dòga.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɽo.d͡za/

Verb

-lodza (infinitive kulódza)

1. to use witchcraft
   1. to bewitch
   2. to cast a charm
   3. to cast a spell
   4. to kill magically (i.e. to kill using witchcraft)

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