ngxolaamagama 25–36 kwa-211makazi

Amagama

Words are not arranged alphabetically — wander, or search for what you need. Every word leads back to its root.

ngxolaverb (instructive) · 0 IINGUQU

Be loud; Be noisy; Bluster; Make noise

xolaverb (instructive) · 0 IINGUQU

Be placid; Be at peace; Be peaceable; Concede

chubaverb · 0 IINGUQU

Pare; Peel; Remove a thin outer covering, part or layer

chazaverb · 14 IINGUQU

Explain (in detail); Construe; Define; Elucidate; Expound

um + chaza + i → umchazi

qabaverb · 16 IINGUQU

Smear; Carefully apply a lotion, liquid or other substance on skin or other surface

um + qaba + i → umqabi

sukaverb · 6 IINGUQU

Move

uku + suka → ukusuka

bambaverb · 11 IINGUQU

1. Touch; Grip; Lay a fast hold; Catch 2. Arrest; Detain 3. Grasp; Apprehend (of the mind)

ili + banjwa → ibanjwa

fungaverb · 5 IINGUQU

Swear

uku + funga → ukufunga

Eldest daughter

u + mafungwashe → umafungwashe

Older brother

um + khuluwa → umkhuluwa

Younger brother

um + ninawa → umninawa

Maternal aunt; Mother's sister

u + makazi → umakazi

^† ingcambu yaseKemet — root traced to ancient Egyptian