Reconstruction:Proto-Bantu/mʊ̀dámʊ́

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

Noun

*mʊ̀dámʊ́ class 1 (plural *bàdámʊ́ class 2)

1. (Common Bantu) brother-in-law, sister-in-law

Usage notes

This term is shared between many Bantu languages, but a single form cannot be formally reconstructed to the level of Proto-Bantu because of historical or linguistic considerations. This word is an innovation in Eastern Bantu.

Descendants

• Luganda (J15): mulamu
• Southern Bantu:
  • Nguni:
    • Zunda:
      • Zulu (S42): umlamu
    • Tekela:
      • Swazi (S43): umlamu