nyota

== Chichewa == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɲo.ta/ === Etymology 1 === Inherited from Proto-Bantu *nyóòta. ==== Noun ==== nyota class 9 (plural nyota class 10) rank dignity honour position thirst === Etymology 2 === Inherited from Proto-Bantu *-ɲóa. ==== Verb ==== -nyota (infinitive kunyóta) to escape from a trap (especially birds) Synonym: -nyombolera to drink Synonym: -mwa ===== Derived terms ===== Verbal derivations: Applicative: -nyotera Negative: -sanyota Passive: -nyotedwa Repetitive: -nyotanso === References === Steven Paas (2016), Oxford Chichewa-English/English - Chichewa Dictionary‎[1], Oxford University Press, page 431 == Swahili == === Pronunciation === === Etymology 1 === Inherited from Proto-Bantu *njótà. Cognate with Kikuyu njata, Kamba ndata, Kabwa enjota. ==== Noun ==== nyota class IX (plural nyota class X) star (astronomical object) luck (good or bad) ==== Noun ==== nyota class V (plural manyota class VI) star, celebrity (talented or famous person) Synonym: staa nyota wa muziki ― music star ===== Derived terms ===== kinyota (“asterisk”) nyota wa filamu (“film star”) nyota wa ponografia (“porn star”) === Etymology 2 === Inherited from Proto-Bantu [Term?]. ==== Noun ==== nyota class IX (plural nyota class X) (rare) thirst Synonym: kiu