Where does “eshi” come from?
eshi (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.
eshi (Ye'kwana): to tear, to be torn
Definitions
- to tear, to be torn
Ancestry of “eshi”, 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 |