Where does “ma-” come from?
ma- (Swahili) comes from Proto-Bantu mà- — Class 6 noun prefix.
ma- (Swahili): The prefix for noun class 6 denoting liquids
Definitions
- The prefix for noun class 6 denoting liquids
Ancestry of “ma-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | mà- | Class 6 noun prefix |