mzimayi

Chichewa

Etymology

From mayi, as an adaptation of Shona mudzimai (“wife”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /m.ziˈmá.ji/

Noun

mzimáyi class 1 (plural azimáyi class 2)

lady (as in "ladies and gentlemen")

Coordinate terms

mzibambo

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