hu-

See also: Appendix:Variations of "hu"

Swahili

Etymology 1

A lenited, fused form of ni ku- (“is [verb]ing”).

Prefix

hu-

Forms the habitual aspect in verbs.

Etymology 2

From the same source as ha-.

Prefix

hu-

Negates a verb with a second-person singular subject inflection.

Welsh

Alternative forms

hy-

Etymology

From Proto-Celtic *su-.

Pronunciation

(North Wales) IPA^(key): /hɨː/, /hɨ̞/
(South Wales) IPA^(key): /hiː/, /hɪ/

Prefix

hu-

affirmative prefix, emphasises prefixed word

Derived terms

Welsh terms prefixed with hu-

References

R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “hu-”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies

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