Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ɔ́-kɔ

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This Proto-Yoruboid 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-Yoruboid

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Etymology

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The consonant /k/ is very present in almost every basic Yoruboid root for male, see Proto-Yoruboid *ɔ́-kʊ̃rɪ̃ (man), Proto-Yoruboid *ó-kó (penis). Compare with the widespread use of /b/ in roots for female, perhaps these are local Yoruboid innovations coming from roots or verbs relating to male and female characteristics. See Proto-Igboid *ɔ́-kɛ́ɲɛ

Pronunciation

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Noun

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*ɔ́-kɔ

  1. male, masculine
  2. husband

Descendants

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  • Ifè: akɔ
  • Ifè: ɔkɔ
  • Igala: ọ́kọ
  • Olukumi: ọkọ
  • Yoruba: akọ (male, masculine)
  • Yoruba: ọkọ (husband)