tseka

Chichewa

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈt͡se.ka/

Verb

-tseka (infinitive kutséka)

1. to close, to shut
2. to lock
3. to bar, to block, to obstruct

Derived terms

• Verbal derivations:
  • Applicative: -tsekera
  • Conversive: -tsegula
  • Passive: -tsekedwa
  • Repetitive: -tsekanso
  • Stative: -tsekeka

• Nominal derivations:
  • chitseko (“door”)

Malagasy

Adjective

tseka

1. (dialectal, Tankarana) sad; anguished