Where does “-ana” come from?
-ana (Northern Ndebele) comes from Proto-Bantu mʊ̀jánà — child.
-ana (Northern Ndebele): Noun diminutive suffix, creates a noun meaning...
Definitions
- Noun diminutive suffix, creates a noun meaning...
Ancestry of “-ana”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | mʊ̀jánà | child |