Where does “pungufu” come from?
pungufu (Swahili) comes from Swahili -fu — suffix used to derive a noun or adjective, replacing the final -ka in the case of stative verbs.
pungufu (Swahili): deficient
Definitions
- deficient
Ancestry of “pungufu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swahili | -fu | suffix used to derive a noun or adjective, replacing the final -ka in the case of stative verbs |