Where does “kuule” come from?
kuule (Yoruba) comes from Proto-Nguni kú-, from Proto-Bantu kʊ̀- — 2nd person singular object concord; Class 15 noun...
kuule (Yoruba): a greeting used when entering a home (usually used in response to
Definitions
- a greeting used when entering a home (usually used in response to
Ancestry of “kuule”, step by step
kuule traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Nguni kú-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Nguni | kú- | Second-person singular object concord; Class 15... |
| 2 | Proto-Bantu | kʊ̀- | 2nd person singular object concord; Class 15 noun... |
via Yoruba ilé
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yoruba | ilé | home; house |