Where does “tonalmitl” come from?
tonalmitl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl tōnalli, from Classical Nahuatl -lli — Forms a passive participle from any verb.
tonalmitl (Classical Nahuatl): sunray, sunbeam; ray of sunshine
Definitions
- sunray, sunbeam; ray of sunshine
Ancestry of “tonalmitl”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | tōnalli | day; heat of the sun, day; sun |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | -lli | Forms a passive participle from any verb |