-ɨ́shɔ́
able
adjective
Not yet taught
No recording yet
Definition
Antipassive verb suffix, typically indicating ability or habitual action. Disallows expression of the Object of an otherwise transitive root.
In a sentence
Ɛgɨ́ra ɔlpayíáni aitarruó esíái ɛ́ masho aarɨshɔ́.
The man is ruining the ceremony by fighting (people). (Pk)
Where this comes from
- Source
- Payne & Ole-Kotikash, Maa Dictionary (U. Oregon, 2005)
- Dialect
- Kenyan Maa (Keekonyokie/Purko/Wuasinkishu)