Reconstruction:Proto-Bantu/-cìim

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

*-cìim (infinitive *kʊ̀ )

1. 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”)