Reconstruction:Proto-Nguni/-bonga

This Proto-Nguni 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-Nguni

Etymology

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Verb

*-bonga

1. to thank
2. to praise

Descendants

• Phuthi: -boga
• Swazi: -bonga
• Xhosa: -bonga
• Zulu: -bonga