ming-

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Cebuano[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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[edit]

Prefix[edit]

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

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

Usage notes[edit]

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

Related terms[edit]

See also[edit]

Category Cebuano terms prefixed with ming- not found

Garo[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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Classifier[edit]

ming-

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