Reconstruction:Proto-Bantu/-bɪ́ka

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

*-bɪ́ka (infinitive *kʊ̀ )

1. to announce
2. to announce a death

Descendants

• Southern Bantu:
  • Nguni:
    • Zunda:
      • Xhosa (S41): -bika
      • Zulu (S42): -bika
    • Tekela:
      • Swazi (S43): -bika