abe-

See also: abe, Abe, ABE, abé, Abé, a-be, and abe'

Xhosa

Etymology

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

Prefix

abe-

1. Class 2 noun prefix, used by some nouns.

Usage notes

This form of the prefix is used only with certain nouns for ethnic groups and similar. The normal class 2 noun prefix is aba-.

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Zulu

Etymology

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

Prefix

abe-

1. Class 2 noun prefix, used by some nouns.

Usage notes

This form of the prefix is used only with certain nouns for ethnic groups and similar. The normal class 2 noun prefix is aba-.

References

• C. M. Doke, B. W. Vilakazi (1972) “aɓe-”, in Zulu-English Dictionary, →ISBN: “aɓe-”