Reconstruction:Proto-Bantu/-dɪ̀ma

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

Verb

*-dɪ̀ma (infinitive *kʊ̀ )

1. to cultivate

Descendants

• Chichewa (N31): -lima
• Luganda (J15): -lima
• Rwanda-Rundi (J61/62): -rima
• Shona (S10): -rima
• Swahili (G42): -lima
• Southern Bantu:
  • Nguni: *-lima
    • Phuthi: -lima
    • Swazi: -lima
    • Xhosa: -lima
    • Zulu: -lima
  • Sotho-Tswana:
    • Northern Sotho (S32): lema
    • Sotho (S33): lema
    • Tswana (S31): lema
  • Venda (S20): lima