Repetitive verbs in Luchazi
Repetitive verbs and phrases in Luchazi The repetitive verbs or words shows the action as being repeated. Repetitive verbs are verbs that express repeated or continuous action, often with suffixes like "-nga" and "-ngela" or by repeating the verb itself in a phrase. Repetitive verbs ending in 'nga' Some disyllabic verbs (words consisting of two syllables) suffix nga to the verb stem. Here is a list of common repetitive verbs ending in 'nga' and their meanings in English: Tetanga = cut the same object in pieces. Tuvanga = pierce again and again. Repetitive verbs ending in 'ngela' These are repetitive verbs or words that suffix ngela to the verb stem. Here is a list of common repetitive verbs that suffix ngela to the verb stem and their meanings in English: Ku-yandangela = travail. Liatangela = stamp on again and again. Lumbiangela = wander about Mbilangela = throw about. Mbiliangela = stamp on again and again. Miangela = wag again and again. ...