ming-
Cebuano edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Probably from a portmanteau of mu- (itself from Proto-Philippine *-um-) and the original perfect infix -in-. Compare similar developments in Ilocano -imm-, and archaic Tagalog -ungm-.
Pronunciation edit
Prefix edit
ming- (infinitive & future mo-, mu-)
- complete aspect of mo-
- Mingkaon ko.
- I ate.
Usage notes edit
- The forms ming- and mi- are only ever used in formal contexts, ning- and ni- are more common in daily conversation.
Related terms edit
See also edit
Category Cebuano terms prefixed with ming- not found
Garo edit
Etymology edit
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Classifier edit
ming-
- classifier for ideas and abstract concepts, including songs, colors and spirits