saotcha

saotcha

Chichewa

Etymology

From -sa- (negative infix) +‎ -otcha (to burn, to scorch).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /saˈo.t͡ʃʰa/

Verb

-saotcha (infinitive kusaótcha)

  1. Negative form of -otcha
    1. to not burn
    2. to not scorch
    3. to not roast

Derived terms

  • Verbal derivations:
    • Causative: -saotchetsa
    • Passive: -saotchedwa