Where does “otontlahtolli” come from?
otontlahtolli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tlahtōlli, from Classical Nahuatl -lli — Forms a passive participle from any verb.
otontlahtolli (Classical Nahuatl): Otomi language
Definitions
- Otomi language
Ancestry of “otontlahtolli”, step by step
otontlahtolli 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 otomitl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | otomitl | An Otomi; A member of an elite class of soldiers |