ming-

See also: ming

Cebuano

Alternative forms

• ning-
• mi-
• ni-

Etymology

Probably from a portmanteau of mu- (itself from Proto-Philippine *-um-) and the original perfect infix -in-. Compare similar developments in Ilocano -imm-, and archaic Tagalog -ungm-.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /miŋ/, [mɪŋ]

Prefix

ming- (infinitive & future mo-, mu-)

1. complete aspect of mo-

   Mingkaon ko.

   I ate.

Usage notes

• The forms ming- and mi- are only ever used in formal contexts, ning- and ni- are more common in daily conversation.

Related terms

• gi-
• gina-
• -in-

 

See also

Category Cebuano terms prefixed with ming- not found

Garo

Etymology

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Classifier

ming-

1. classifier for ideas and abstract concepts, including songs, colors and spirits