j-

Navajo

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃ-/

Prefix

j-

1. alternative form of ji-

Swahili

Alternative forms

• ji- (before consonants)

Etymology 1

Ultimately from Proto-Sabaki *i̧-, from Proto-Bantu *ì-.

Prefix

j- (plural ma- or me-)

1. ji class_(V) noun prefix and adjective agreement prefix used before vowels

   jambo jema ― a good thing

Usage notes

Many class V nouns have no prefix.

Many adjectives starting with a vowel take no prefix in class V. Possessive adjectives are irregular and take l-.

See also

• Appendix:Swahili noun classes

Etymology 2

Inherited from Proto-Sabaki *ji-, ultimate origin uncertain.

Prefix

j- (plural maj-)

1. augmentative prefix used before vowels, puts words in ji class_(V)

   ‎j- + ‎nyoka (“snake”) → ‎joka (“serpent, big snake”)