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Tumbuka

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Tumbuka
maji
noun
The clear liquid that is essential for life and found in rivers, lakes, and rain.

“Maji ghamuzizira.”

The water is cold.

Also means
  1. water

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Tumbuka
biraAppears in an example
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To go down below the surface of water or to submerge oneself for cleaning.

“Wato wabira mu maji.”

The boat has sunk in the water.

Also means
  1. to sink (in water)
  2. to bathe
  3. to sink

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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