Reconstruction:Proto-Bantu/-cìima

This Proto-Bantu entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Bantu

Verb

*-cìima (infinitive *kʊ̀- )[1]

  1. to admire, love, delight, be surprised

Descendants

  • Great Lakes Bantu:
    • Luganda (J15): kùsiima (“be pleased with, appreciate”), ákásiimo (“gift given to suitor to parents of his indended bride”)
    • Soga (J16): okúsíímá (“to thank, appreciate, approve, like”), akásíímó (“gift of appreciation, thanks”)
    • Gwere (J17): ókusiimá (“to thank”), ákásíímó (“gift given in association with wedding”)
    • Rwanda-Rundi (J61/62): shima (“to thank, to praise, to admire”)

References

  1. ^ Entry 609 at Bantu Lexical Reconstructions 3
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