-ana

Etymology
From.

Suffix

 * 1) a collection of things that relate to a specific place, person, etc.

Usage notes
All the formations from this suffix are pluralia tantum.

Etymology
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Etymology
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Etymology
From. The development of this suffix in Nguni seems to be due to influence from Khoe languages.

Suffix

 * 1) Verbal noun (neuter), formed on root.

Usage notes
Independent vowels and vowel bearers are shown in the list of alternative forms to accord with basic grammar rules. These are converted to dependent vowels when the suffix is used.

Derived terms
Words using this suffix are listed in their own category. Note that normally only the Latin script forms are listed, as etymology sections are normally restricted to the Latin script form.

Etymology 1
From. The development of this suffix in Nguni seems to be due to influence from Khoe languages.

Etymology 2
From.

Suffix

 * 1) each other;

Etymology
From. The development of this suffix in Nguni seems to be due to influence from Khoe languages.

Etymology
From.

Suffix

 * 1) each other;

Usage notes

 * One or more of the participants of the reciprocal action can be treated like an object introduced with the preposition :
 * In verbs ending in -i or -u, the appropriate applicative suffix is added before the reciprocal suffix, even when an applicative meaning is not intended or when an applicative form does not exist:
 * In verbs ending in -i or -u, the appropriate applicative suffix is added before the reciprocal suffix, even when an applicative meaning is not intended or when an applicative form does not exist:

Etymology 1
From. The development of this suffix in Nguni seems to be due to influence from Khoe languages.

Etymology 2
From.

Suffix

 * 1) each other;

Etymology
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Usage notes

 * Forms female demonym nouns, which can also be used as adjectives.

Etymology 1
From. The development of this suffix in Nguni seems to be due to influence from Khoe languages.

Etymology 2
From.

Suffix

 * 1) each other;

Etymology 1
From. The development of this suffix in Nguni seems to be due to influence from Khoe languages.

Suffix

 * 1)  child
 * 1)  child
 * 1)  child

Etymology 2
From.

Suffix

 * 1) each other;