Manyika

doll; toy figure; puppet-like toynoun

Alternative meanings

A toy or figure shaped like a person, baby, character, or human body. It can mean doll or toy figure depending on context.

Pronunciation

mah-NYEE-kah

Root and affixes

Loan/adapted word related to doll. In common use, it refers to a toy shaped like a person or similar figure.

Variants or conjugations

manyika; monyeka; doll; toy

Related words and expressions

toy; child; figure; toy/plaything; character

Meaning and usage notes

Manyika can translate as doll or toy figure. For toy in general, use “dulaan” in the sense of toy, though it can also mean a place for playing depending on context.