Reconstruction:Classical Nahuatl/michahci

This Classical Nahuatl 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.

Classical Nahuatl edit

Etymology edit

From michin (“fish”) +‎ ahci (“to capture, reach for”). Base of the action noun michahxiliztli (“fishing”).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): [miˈt͡ʃáʔ.si]

Verb edit

*michahci

(intransitive) to fish

Derived terms edit

michahxiliztli

References edit

Alonso de Molina (1571) Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana, Editorial Porrúa, pages 95v, 56r