Where does “e'saku” come from?
e'saku (Ye'kwana) comes from Ye'kwana e- — converts a transitive verb into an intransitive verb with a patient-like argument, variously with reflexive, reciprocal, or passive meaning.
e'saku (Ye'kwana): to put on bodypaint, to paint oneself
Definitions
- to put on bodypaint, to paint oneself
Ancestry of “e'saku”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ye'kwana | e- | converts a transitive verb into an intransitive verb with a patient-like argument, variously with reflexive, reciprocal, or passive meaning |