Reconstruction:Proto-Nguni/-linda

This Proto-Nguni 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-Nguni

Etymology

From Proto-Bantu *-dɪ̀nda.

Verb

*-linda

1. to wait
2. to watch

Descendants

• Phuthi: -lidza
• Swazi: -lindza
• Xhosa: -linda
• Zulu: -linda