inondwa

Makonde

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *jɪ̀ntóndʊ̀à (“star”), from Proto-Atlantic-Congo *-tondua (“star”).

Noun

inondwa class 9 (plural dinondwa)

  1. star (celestial object)

Derived terms

  • inondwa ya ulyamba (“morning star”)

References

  • Pioneer Bible Translators, Bibliya ya Chimakonde, 2020 - Ntandiliko 1:16, 15:5, 22:17, 26:4; Matayo 2:2, 7, 10; Matendo 7:43; Uhunulo 9:1, 12:1
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