Where does “ubu-” come from?
ubu- (Zulu) comes from Proto-Bantu *[[bʊ́-]][[bʊ̀-]].
ubu- (Zulu): Class 14 noun prefix
Definitions
- Class 14 noun prefix
Ancestry of “ubu-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | *[[bʊ́-]][[bʊ̀-]] | — |
ubu- (Zulu) comes from Proto-Bantu *[[bʊ́-]][[bʊ̀-]].
ubu- (Zulu): Class 14 noun prefix
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | *[[bʊ́-]][[bʊ̀-]] | — |