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Where does “kamsungwana” come from?
kamsungwana (Tumbuka) comes from Tumbuka ka-, from Taos ká-.
Ancestry of “kamsungwana”, step by step
Step
Language
Word
Meaning
1
Tumbuka
ka-
Class 12 noun prefix, used with a diminutive or depreciative meaning
2
Taos
ká-
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Every word from Taos ká- →
Every word from Tumbuka ka- →
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