Where does “inyanja” come from?
inyanja (Nyakyusa) comes from Proto-Bantu *njànjá — lake.
inyanja (Nyakyusa): sea
Definitions
- sea
Ancestry of “inyanja”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | *njànjá | lake |
inyanja (Nyakyusa) comes from Proto-Bantu *njànjá — lake.
inyanja (Nyakyusa): sea
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | *njànjá | lake |