digadi in All languages combined

Forms: madigadi [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Various academics suggest that the first syllable of madigadi (from English mudguard) has been reinterpreted as the Swahili noun prefix ma-, leading to the singular form digadi. However, this word appears to be unattested outside the academic literature. Etymology templates: {{der|sw|en|mudguard}} English mudguard Head templates: {{head|sw|noun|head=}} digadi, {{sw-noun|ma}} digadi (ma class, plural madigadi)

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"digadi" meaning in All languages combined

Noun [Swahili]