Where does “entatü'” come from?
entatü' (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.
entatü' (Ye'kwana): to wash one’s mouth
Definitions
- to wash one’s mouth
Ancestry of “entatü'”, 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 |