Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ɔ́-kɔ

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Proto-Yoruboid

Etymology

The consonant /k/ is very present in almost every basic Yoruboid root for male, see Proto-Yoruboid *ɔ́-kʊ̃rɪ̃ (“man”), Proto-Yoruboid *ó-kó (“penis”). Compare with the widespread use of /b/ in roots for female, perhaps these are local Yoruboid innovations coming from roots or verbs relating to male and female characteristics. See Proto-Igboid *ɔ́-kɛ́ɲɛ

Pronunciation

Noun

*ɔ́-kɔ

  1. male, masculine
  2. husband

Descendants

  • Ifè: akɔ
  • Ifè: ɔkɔ
  • Igala: ọ́kọ
  • Olukumi: ọkọ
  • Yoruba: akọ (“male, masculine”)
  • Yoruba: ọkọ (“husband”)
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