Where does “nahuatlahtolli” come from?
nahuatlahtolli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tlahtōlli, from Classical Nahuatl -lli — Forms a passive participle from any verb.
nahuatlahtolli (Classical Nahuatl): the Nahuatl language
Definitions
- the Nahuatl language
Ancestry of “nahuatlahtolli”, step by step
nahuatlahtolli traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl tlahtōlli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tlahtōlli | a word; speech; language; a word; speech;... |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | -lli | Forms a passive participle from any verb |
via Classical Nahuatl nāhuatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | nāhuatl | clear sound; the clear or understandable... |