weza

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• IPA^(key): /wëθɐ̝/

weza (Raguileo spelling)

1. bad

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• IPA^(key): /wɛˈzɑː/

weza

1. weak

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-weza (infinitive kuweza)

1. to be able, can
2. (in negative forms) to be unwell or ill
3. (in reflexive forms) be able to look after or take care of oneself

This can be used as an auxiliary verb with the meaning "it is possible that", in sentences like Ninaweza kufa ("It is possible that I may die").

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• Verbal derivations:
  • Applicative: -wezea
  • Causative: -wezesha
  • Passive: -wezwa
  • Reciprocal: -wezana
  • Stative: -wezeka

• Nominal derivations:
  • uwezo (“ability”)

-wéza

1. to be able to, can

This verb needs an inflection-table template.