Igama · root entry nº 126
nyhuka
verb
Ascend; Go up; Climb; Rise
Note on phonology:
Generally spelt as nyuka (i.e. with a fully voiced nasal [n̠ʲ]. This transcription however is inconsistent with the pronunciation of the word. The word is pronounced with the slack voiced nasal [n̤ʲ] sound. Here we use nyh which is the more appropriate transcription.
uku + nyuka →
ukunyuka
noun (class 15)
To ascend; To go up; To climb
nyhuka + isa →
nyhusa
verb (causative)
Cause to go up or ascend; Lift (up); Promote (to a higher status/level);
From nyhukisa (nyhuka + isa)
Nyusa eso siqobo. 'Lift up that block.'
nyhuka + ani →
nyhukani
verb (directive)
Ascend; Go up; Climb; Rise
ukunyuka + eka →
ukunyukeka
verb (neuter-passive)
Capable of being climbed; Ascendable
nyhuka + ela →
nyhukela
verb (applicative)
To ascent for or on behalf of; To climb at (a place) or for (a reason); Act angrily towards (a person); To act with increasing hostility towards (a person)
nyhuka + iwa →
nyhukwa
verb (passive)
Be climbed or ascended
ukunyukela + ana →
ukunyukelana
noun (class 15)
To act with increasing hostility towards each other.