ming-

Cebuano

Alternative forms

Etymology

Probably from a portmanteau of mu- (itself from Proto-Philippine *-um-) and the original perfect infix -in-. Compare similar developments in Ilocano -imm-, and archaic Tagalog -ungm-.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /miŋ/, [mɪŋ]

Prefix

ming- (infinitive & future mo-, mu-)

  1. complete aspect of mo-
    Mingkaon ko.
    I ate.

Usage notes
  • The forms ming- and mi- are only ever used in formal contexts, ning- and ni- are more common in daily conversation.

See also
Category Cebuano terms prefixed with ming- not found

Garo

Etymology

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Classifier

ming-

  1. classifier for ideas and abstract concepts, including songs, colors and spirits
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