Reconstruction:Proto-Bantu/ìbʊ́mbà

This Proto-Bantu 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.

Proto-Bantu

Etymology

From *ì- +‎ *-bʊ́mba.

Noun

*ìbʊ́mbà class 5 (plural *màbʊ́mbà class 6)

1. pottery clay

Usage notes

The original extent and meaning of this word is unclear; see usage notes as *-bʊ́mba for more.

Descendants

• Northeastern Bantu:
  • Great Lakes Bantu:
    • Luganda (J15): ebbumba
    • Rwanda-Rundi (J61/62): ibumba
• Southern Bantu:
  • Nguni:
    • Zunda:
      • Zulu (S42): ibumba