Where does “imbotyi” come from?
imbotyi (Xhosa) comes from Afrikaans boontjie — Diminutive of boon; bean.
imbotyi (Xhosa): bean
Definitions
- bean
Ancestry of “imbotyi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afrikaans | boontjie | Diminutive of boon; bean |