ufunuo

See also: Ufunuo

Swahili

Etymology

Etymology tree

Proto-Bantu *dʊ̀-

Proto-Sabaki *lu-

Proto-Bantu *bʊ̀-

Proto-Sabaki *wu-

Swahili u-

Common Bantu *-kúnʊda

Proto-Sabaki *-fu̧nula

Swahili -funua

Proto-Bantu *-ò

Proto-Sabaki *-o

Swahili -o

Swahili ufunuo

From u- + -funua (“to uncover”) + -o.

Pronunciation

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Noun

ufunuo class XI (no plural)

1. revelation (something dramatically disclosed; manifestation of divine truth)

   Synonym: inkishafi