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