ji-

See also: Appendix:Variations of "ji"

Swahili

Etymology

From Proto-Bantu *(d)i ̹-.

Prefix

ji- (plural ma-)

  1. The prefix for noun class 5.
    1. Forms augmentatives.

Usage notes

Generally, noun class 5 has no prefix, in which case ma- is prefixed to the word instead of replacing ji-.

See also
  • Appendix:Swahili noun classes

Volapük

Etymology

Borrowed from English she- as in "she-ass", "she-bear", "she-bitch", "she-goat", "she-wolf", "She-Ra".

Prefix

ji-

  1. Used to specify female gender.

Derived terms
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