Where does “imbongi” come from?
imbongi (Zulu) comes from Zulu in-, from Proto-Bantu *[[jɪ̀-]][[ǹ-]].
imbongi (Zulu): A praise singer, a traditional bard in Zulu...
Definitions
- A praise singer, a traditional bard in Zulu...
Ancestry of “imbongi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zulu | in- | Class 9 noun prefix |
| 2 | Proto-Bantu | *[[jɪ̀-]][[ǹ-]] | — |