hatchi

Chichewa

Etymology

Borrowed from Shona hachi (less common than bhiza), from an Nguni language; compare Zulu ihhashi and Xhosa ihashe. Ultimately from a Khoe language; compare Khoekhoe has (“mare”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhá.t͡ʃʰi/

Noun

hátchi class 9 (plural mahátchi class 6)

1. horse

Synonyms

• kavalo (less common)