Where does “xi-” come from?
xi- (Tsonga) comes from Proto-Bantu *[[kɪ́-]][[kɪ̀-]].
xi- (Tsonga): Class 7 noun prefix
Definitions
- Class 7 noun prefix
Ancestry of “xi-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | *[[kɪ́-]][[kɪ̀-]] | — |
xi- (Tsonga) comes from Proto-Bantu *[[kɪ́-]][[kɪ̀-]].
xi- (Tsonga): Class 7 noun prefix
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | *[[kɪ́-]][[kɪ̀-]] | — |