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-kuma-
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Appendix:Variations of "kuma"
Chichewa
Etymology
From ny -ku- (present tense marker) + ny -ma- (habitual marker).
Prefix
ny prefix -kumá-
Forms the present frequentative in verbs.
Usage notes
A high tone is also placed on the penultimate syllable.