Reconstruction:Proto-Nguni/-bonga

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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

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Etymology

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb

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*-bonga

  1. to thank
  2. to praise

Descendants

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