-kuma-

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Chichewa

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Etymology

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From -ku- (present tense marker) + -ma- (habitual marker).

Prefix

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-kumá-

  1. Forms the present frequentative in verbs.

Usage notes

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A high tone is also placed on the penultimate syllable.