Reconstruction:Proto-Sabaki/-i̧le

This Proto-Sabaki 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-Sabaki

Etymology

From Common Bantu [Term?].

Suffix

*-i̧le

1. perfect aspect marker

Descendants

• Ilwana (E701): -ie
• Kipfokomo (E71A): -ee
• Mijikenda:
  • Giryama (E72a): -ire
• Swahili:
  • Chimwiini (G412): -iiɫe
  • Swahili (G42): -ile (obsolete)
    • Northern:
      • Tikuu, Amu, Pate, Siu: -ie/-ee