Where does “-i” come from?
-i (Shona) comes from Proto-Bantu -ì — Forms agent nouns from verbs.
-i (Shona): Suffix for forming agent nouns from verbs
Definitions
- Suffix for forming agent nouns from verbs
Ancestry of “-i”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | -ì | Forms agent nouns from verbs |