A Ku Ngheniwi No Entry not allowed to go in

A Nga Kona Out not home

Adaptara (Xihlanganisi) Adapter connector that links different formats
Adirese Ya Poso Postal Address place where mail is to be delivered
Afrika-Dzonga South Africa southernmost country on the African continent
Ahlamula Yawn to open your mouth wide while taking in breath usually because
you are tired or bored
Ahlamula Yawn to open the mouth wide when sleepy
Ahlula Judgement The ability to judge, make a decision, or forman opinion
Ahlula Judgement objectively,authoritatively,andwisely,especiallyinmattersaffectingac
tion;good sense;discretion
Ajenda Agenda list of points to be discussed at a meeting
Aka Construct To construct (especially something complex by assembling and
joining parts or materials:
Aka Build to build or make (something physical, such as a road, bridge, or
building
Akhawunti Account a record or statement of financial expenditure and receipts relating
to a particular period or purpose.
Ala not admit Deny
Alamu Alarm a warning about danger by means of a loud noise or flashing light
Ambala Wear to use or have (something) as clothing : to have (a shirt, pants, etc.)
over part of your body
Ambasadara Ambassador highest official who represents a country in another country
Ambexa Dress Somebody to dress somebody
Amechara Amateur someone who is not paid; novice
Amerika America informal name for the United States of America
Amukela Admit Declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Amukela Welcome interjection used to greet a visitor or recent arrival in a friendly
manner; salutation to one who is a newcomer
Amukelekile Welcome warm, friendly reception; what you say to your guests as a greeting
Ana Already now; so soon; so early; by thisor; that time; previously; prior to or
at some specified or implied time
Anakanya Consider think over, think about carefully; believe; regard; take into account
Anakanya Imagine create a mental image which does not literally exist, fantasize,
visualize; think, suppose, assume; guess
Anakanyiwa Imaginary not real; imagined
Analogo Analogue watch or clock on which the time is shown by hands
Anama Wide not narrow
Andza Multiple many; several; having or involving several parts or elements
Andzisiwile many; several
Andziso Multiplication mathematical calculation that times one number with another
Angarha Hold Tightly To hold tightly
Angarhela General not specific; applying widely
Angarhelo Range scope
Angula Answer something spoken or written in reply to a question
Anivhesari Anniversary day on which a special occasion from the past is remembered
Antibayotiki Antibiotic medicine used to fight bacterial infection
Antswisa Upgrade improve to a higher standard
Apula Apple a kind of fruit
Arisiwa Forbidden not permitted
Asma Asthma allergic reaction that makes breathing difficult

Athomu Atom smallest unit of matter

Ava Divide to separate something into parts or sections, e.g. a pie or a bag of
sweets
Ava Divide separate into parts; apportion; part; separate; share
Avanyisa Judge to assess the merit of a case (v.)
Avanyisa Judge preside over a court trial and make decisions; rule, determine;
criticize; assess; act as a judge
Avanyiso Partition object separating two sections
Avela Allocate to set aside something (like a task, time or money)
Avuxeni Good Morning Greeting (in the morning); expressing good wishes on meeting or
parting during the morning.
Awara Hour unit of time equal to 60 minutes; certain time of day
Ayina Iron apply pressure and smooth with a heated iron
Ayisi Ice water frozen into a solid state
a Nhloko Rob steal
Baji Jacket a piece of clothing that is worn on your upper body over another
piece of clothing (such as a shirt) : a usually short and light coat
Bakiti Bucket container with handle for carrying e.g. water
Bakiwile Baked cooked in the oven
Baleka Escape to get away; to break free from confinement or control
Balesela Fire to shoot a weapon
Banana Banana long, curved tropical fruit with yellow peel
Bandhi Belt strip of material with buckle; to hold one’s pants up
Bangi Bank financial institution where money is held and managed
Bara Wheelbarrow container with a front wheel and two feet that is pushed to carry
heavy goods
Bara Wheelbarrow a small cart with a single wheel at the front and two supporting
legs and two handles at the rear, used for carrying loads in building
or gardening
Basa White colour of milk, a colour that shows the absence of colour
Basa White very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt; easily understood;
Clear free from doubt or confusion
Basa White having the color of fresh snow or milk; light or pale in color; of or
relating to a race of people who have light-colored skin and who
come originally from Europe
Basa Clean not dirty; free from dirt, marks; free from pollution or other
dangerous substances
Basikopo Cinema theatre house for watching movies
Basile Tidy neat
Basisa neat and tidy
Bava Father
Bavhu Bathtub container in which to sit and wash oneself
Bayisikiri Byke shortened form of bicycle, a two-wheeled means of transport that
is powered by pedalling; also short for motorbike or motorcycle
Bayisikopo Movie film; moving picture; cinema screening
Bayiti Bite unit of electronic data
Bazi Bus a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
Bege Ya Poso Mail Bag container for carrying postal articles
Bege Ya Pulasitiki Plastic Bag carrier for holding grocery shopping, etc.
Beji Insignia badge
Bekara Bakery factory or shop where bread and cakes are baked
Bence Bench a longish, flat object for more than one person to sit on
Bende Band people playing instruments together
Bibele Bible the holy book of the Christian religion consisting of the Old and
New Testaments, or the holy book of the Jewish religion consisting
of the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings
Bichi Beach section of sand along the coastline
Bikiri Mug a large cup, typically cylindrical and with a handle and used
without a saucer.
Bindzu Business an organization (such as a store, company, or factory) that makes,
buys, or sells goods or provides services in exchange for money
Bindzu Trade buying and selling of goods
Bindzu Ra Xieleki- Tironiki E-Commerce electronic trade via internet

Birifikhesi Briefcase a bag used for carrying professional documents or a laptop

Biriki Brake mechanism that makes a vehicle stop
Biriviri Pepper sharp-tasting spice
Bisikitsi Biscuit small, dry, flat cake
Biwile Beaten having lost against another team or participant
Biya Beer alcoholic drink brewed from hops, barley, honey, etc.
Biyiwile Enclosure camp; fenced space
Bodhlela Bottle (n.) container for liquid
Bodo Board flat thin wooden object
Bodo Yo Basa Whiteboard large flat white surface for writing, e.g. in a classroom
Boha Tintangu Laces threads to tie a shoe
Bokisi Box container with a flat base and sides and a lid
Bokisi Coffin a long, narrow box in which a dead body is buried or cremated
Bokisi Ra Leswi Humaka Outbox internet facility where outgoing mail is kept until it is sent
Bokisi Ra Poso Letterbox box for posting or receiving mail
Bola To Rot rot, decompose; deteriorate, to rot or cause to rot through the
action of bacteria and fungi
Bolo Football ound ball used in this game
Bolo Ya Milenge Soccer team sport in which a round ball is kicked
Bombisa Decorate to make (something) more attractive usually by putting something
on it
Borile Rotten bad, not fresh
Botere Butter spread for bread made from cow’s milk
Boxeketa Through going in on one side and out on the other side
Bubutsa Storm violent weather disturbance
Bucara Butchery place where meat is pre- pared and cut to be sold
Budula Track print left in the soil by animals or people
Buka Book to reserve accommodation or tickets for a show or game (v.)
Buku Book n.) printed pages bound for reading
Buku Ya Xielekitironiki E-Reader device on which books are stored electronically, with a screen on
which these books can be read
Bulachi Ya Meno Toothbrush brush used to clean teeth
Bulachi Ya Misisi Hairbrush brush to comb hair
Buladara Bladder the inner sac of a ball (e.g. soccer)
Bulawuzi Blouse top or shirt worn by girls or women
Buleyizara Blazer neat jacket worn by learners of a school or club members
Buloko Block v.) to prevent someone from getting past
Bulu Ra Inthanete Chatroom a site on the internet where people can have typed conversations
Bulu Ra La Ka Chatroom a site on the internet where people can have typed conversations
Khomphyuta
Buluka Erupt break out suddenly
Bumabumela Recommend to advise someone about a good option
Bumbula Thick broad
Burachi Brush object with hairs or bristles and handle; used to neaten hair or
clean surfaces
Burachi Ya Misisi Hairbrush brush to comb hair
Burasi Brass copper- or red-coloured metal
Burawusa Browse to search (the internet)
Burisana Discuss to talk about
Burodobende Broadband type of digital connection
Buti Brother a male person born of the same mother as someone
Butsu Boot shoe covering the ankle
Bvinyeka Blunt not sharp
Byala Plant (v.) to put in the soil
Byalwa Beer alcoholic drink brewed from hops, barley, honey, etc.
Byatso Barge (v.) to push hard forward e.g. in rugby
Byetlelo Na Mfihlulo Bed And facility that offers overnight accommodation and morning meal
(B&B) Breakfast (B&B)
C-Dirayivhi C:drive the hard drive of a computer, for data storage and programs
Caca Chase to run after someone to catch him or her
Cakunya Chew bite and work (food) in the mouth to make it easier to swallow
Cata Marry to take as husband or wife
Catile Married legally committed to another adult
Cela Dig break up and move earth with a tool or with hands, paws,
etc; extract from the ground by digging
Celela Bury to cover, for example under the ground
Chajara Charger device used to load power onto a battery- operated device
Chava Scared Afraid;feeling fear or anxiety; to feel fear or worry
Chaveka Honoured Having an illustrious reputation; respected
Chaveka Feared to be feared
Chavelela Comfort state of feeling at ease
Chavile Nervous worried or afraid about something that is about to happen
Chavelela Comfort a state of ease and freedom from pain or constraint
Chavisa Threat situation holding the risk of causing hurt or damage
expression of intent to damage or injure, intimidation, danger;
something that is a source of danger
Chavisa Scare frighten, alarm; spook, terrify; to cause great fear or nervousness
Chayela Drive (driving) operate or control a vehicle; to operate and control the
direction and speed of a motor vehicle
Chayina China large country in the Far East
Chayisana Collide crash, bang into each other, meet head on; (especially of moving
objects) to hit something violently; to bump into
Chefu Poison toxin; venom; a substance that causes death or harm when
introduced into or absorbed by a living organism
Chela Frog small animal that lives in water and on land
Chela Ebodhleleni Bottle to put in a bottle to preserve
Chese Chess boardgame played with pieces on black and white squares
Chicha Drop let fall
Chimpanzi Chimpanzee small ape of tropical Africa
Chinginya Swing to move forward and backward from a fixed position
Chipa Cheap low in price
Chipisa Cheapen make cheap, make inexpensive; lower quality; to lower the grade
of something; reduce its worth
Chizele Chisel tool for shaping wood
Chizi Cheese food product made from milk
Choko Chalk a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a
crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat
surfaces
Chona Pass Away pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions
necessary to sustain life; to die
Chukela Sugar sweet crystals used to sweeten e.g. coffee or tea
Chuluka Diarrhoea to have diarrhoea
Chulula Pour Out to pour out of a glass, cup or from another container
Cinca Change (v.) (cause something) to become different; make different; cause a
transformation
Cinca Adjust alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Cincela Kun’Wana Transfer to change to a different plane or train on a trip

Cineka Rhythmic according to a beat

Cukumeta Discard to throw away
Cukumeta Abandon forsake, leave behind, desert; reject, renounce, give up; to stop
doing something before it is finished
Cukumeta Throw Away throw or cast away, get rid of; to throw something away or get rid
of it because you no longer want or need it
Dadada Idiot fool, dunce, simpleton; person who is severely mentally
handicapped; a stupid person
Dadavala Foolish lacking good sense or judgement; silly or unwise
Dakwa Drunk intoxicated by alcohol
Damu Dam large body of water formed by blocking a river
Damu Dam a wall built across a river to stop the water from flowing, especially
in order to create a lake or to help to produce electric power
Danki Thanks an expression of gratitude. another way of saying thank you.
Data Data facts, information or observations, usually unprocessed
Databeyisi Database digital bank containing information
Dayagiramu Diagram drawing
Dayamitara Diameter length of the centre line through an object e.g. a sphere
Dayimani Diamond a transparent, extremely hard precious stone that is used in
jewellery, and in industry for cutting hard things
Demoni Demon an evil spirit or devil
Deskthopo Desktop computer that remains stationary on a desk
Devula Swing to move forward and backward from a fixed position
Digiri Degree qualification earned at a university
Dijitali Digital using numbers to show e.g. time and mass; not analogue
Dikhodara Decoder for Tv device that can decode digital transmission
Dikida Tickle to touch someone lightly with your fingers, making them slightly
uncomfortable and often making them laugh
Dikixinari Dictionary book that contains words with translations or descriptions
Dina Dinner main meal, usually eaten in the evening
Dipoziti Deposit an amount of money put into a bank account
Dirayivha Driver person driving a vehicle
Direyini Drain hole for carrying away waste water
Diromu Drum musical instrument that is hit to give the beat
Dirowara Drawer sliding box in a cupboard for packing something
Disiki Ya Khompheke Compact Disc CD round disc on which data or music is stored
DIY DIY do it yourself
Dizayina Design drawing or plan of what something will look like when completed
Dlaya Kill murder; destroy; Cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or
knowingly
Dlaya Murder illegally kill another person; destroy, ruin
Dlaya Eliminate completely remove or get rid of. reject or exclude from
consideration or further participation
Dludla Whip to beat a mixture into a froth
Dodombano Wrestle sport in which two opponents try to pin each other to the ground
for points
Dokhumente Document piece of paper with information on it
Dokodela Doctor medical practitioner
Dokodela Wa Marhambu Physio short form of physio- therapist, a person who treats muscular
injuries
Dokodela Wa Meno Dentist doctor who treats teeth
Dokodela Wa Swiharhi/ Vet short form of veterinarian, a person who treats animals
Swihari
Dolara Dollar American currency
Dolifini Dolphin sea mammal with a curved dorsal fin — hunts fish with other
dolphins in pods (groups)
Dongolo Dongle device that is plugged into a computer to open locked software
Donki Donkey domestic pack animal with long ears and that makes a braying
sound
Doroba Town place where people live, with housing, shops and amenities; not as
big as a city
Dorobankulu City very large town
Dowuniloda Download to obtain or transfer information or images from a digital source
such as the internet or a CD
Dunga Stir to use a utensil to mix ingredients
Durha Expensive not cheap
Duvula Fire to shoot a weapon
Dya Eat consume food; to put or take food into the mouth, chew it (= crush
it with the teeth), and swallow it
Dyambu Sun the star that the Earth moves around, which provides light and
heat for the Earth, or the light or heat that the Earth receives from
this star
Dyana Eat to take in by mouth
Dyandza Drought lack of rain, abnormally dry weather ; A shortage of rainfall
Dyeka Edible can be eaten
Dyisa Feed to give food to a person, group, or animal
Dyisa Ku Ringanela Nourish to feed
Dyondza Learn, Study acquire knowledge of or skill in (something) through study or
experience or by being taught
Dyondzisa Educate, Teach
Dyondzo Lesson a period of learning or teaching,
Dyondzo Learning (n.) schooling; education
Dyondzo Ya Swa Vutomi Life Orientation school subject in which basic facts of life and living are studied
Dzabela Coach (v.) to train a person or a team
Dzana Hundred being 100 in number
Dzana One Hundred ten tens, represented by the figure 100
Dzanan’We One Hundred ten tens, represented by the figure 100
Dzedze Flea small bloodsucking insect
Dzinginisa Shake to move or cause to move rapidly up and down or side to side
Dzivamisoko April fourth month of the year
Dzolonga Conflict being in opposition; non-agreement; clash
Dzonga South direction to the right when facing the rising sun
Dzovo Leather animal skin treated in order to preserve it, and used to make shoes,
bags, clothes, equipment
Dzovo Skin outer, layered organ covering animals
Dzunga Sour acid taste
Dzunisa Worship to have or show a strong feeling of respect and admiration for God
or a god
Dzunisa Worship to praise a god
Dzwihala Dark opposite of light
E-Buku E-Book electronic book
E-E No said when not agreeing; indicating absence or the negative
E-Khomese E-Commerce electronic trade via internet
Ehandle Outside outdoors
Ehansi Floor surface one walks on in a building
Ehenhla Top opposite of bottom
Ehleketela Suspect (v.) to believe that someone is guilty of something
Ehleketisisa Reason (v.) to debate or argue
Ejente Ya Swa Tendzo Travel Agent person who makes travel arrangements
Eka Dear form of addressing a friend in a letter
Ekaya Home (adv.) to the place where you live or come from
Ekusuhi Near close; not far
Ekusuhi Na Close To within easy reach
Ekusunguleni Before earlier than now
Emadorobeni Urban of the city; not rural
Emakumu Edzongeni Southernmost of a point etc. furthest south
Emasirheni Cemetery place where dead people are buried
Embasi Embassy the institution that represents a country in another country
Encenyeta Imitate to copy behaviour
Encisa Imitate mimic, impersonate; emulate; copy, duplicate; resemble ; to make
or do something the same way as (something else)
Endla Make, Do to produce something, often using a particular substance or
material;
 perform or carry out (an action). work on (something) to bring it to
completion or to a required state. make, produce, or provide
Endla Act something that people do or cause to happen; to take action
Endla Process (v.) to work with; to handle; to treat or prepare by a special
method
Endla Handle Ko Ehleketa Impulsive acting without thinking
Endla Xikombelo Apply to effect; to cause something to happen; to make a formal request
for something, e.g. a job
Endleka Doable capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do
Endza Travel to visit foreign countries and places
Endzela Visit stay somewhere temporarily; spend time with a person or group of
people; go to see and spend some time with (someone) socially or
as a guest. go to see and spend time in (a place) as a tourist or
guest
Endzeni Inside internal to, not outside; located in the bounds of; something or
within someone that is inside a place, container, or object is in it or is
surrounded by it
Endzhaku Back (adj.) returned to the place where someone or something was
before
Engele Angle the space between two lines that meet
Engetela Insert to put in; to add
Engetelo Increase (n.) an occurence of something becoming larger
Enon’Weni Wa Tipala Goal Mouth open section of the goal box
Enta Deep reaching far down
Entshemula Sneeze sudden spurt of air through the nose due to irritation of the nose
membrane
Eriyala Aerial wire that receives or transmits radio or television signals
Esikaletara Escalator stairs that move e.g. at an airport
Eswilahlweni Cemetery place where dead people are buried
Etlela Sleep; Asleep state of deep rest; not awake
Evuhosini Palace building in which royalty lives
Evukwetsimelweni Paradise perfect place
Exikarhi Middle at an equal distance from the start and the end
Exikarhi Ka Among with other people or things
Exilungwini Urban of the city; not rural
Fa Die to stop living
Fafazela Spray small drops of liquid
Famasi Pharmacy shop where medicine is sold as prescribed by a patient’s doctor
Famba Go, Walk, Leave proceed, move; travel; leave; extend from one point to another
to go away from someone or something, for a short time or
permanently
Fambisa Manage to direct or supervise
Fana Alike, Having the same or nearly the same characteristics
Fana Equal same, identical; being the same in quantity, size, degree, value, or
status. evenly or fairly balanced
Fanana Similar alike, having common qualities, comparable
Fananisa Compare estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between
Fanekela Suitable right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Fasikoti Apron cloth worn to protect one’s clothes against spilling
Fasitere Window an opening in a wall or roof, fitted with glass in a frame to admit
 light or air and allow people to see out
Fendlele Perfume substance put on skin to smell good
Fenya Joke funny story to make others laugh
Fenyeta Chuckle to laugh softly
Feri Fairy small imaginary being
Fexini Fashion current way of dressing
Fika Arrive to reach a place or destination
Fikela Get To reach
Fikelela Qualify (v.) to satisfy the requirements of a job, competition etc.
Fikeleleka Affordable referring to something that you can afford
File Dead not alive
Filimi Movie film; moving picture; cinema screening
Fiziyo Physio short form of physio- therapist, a person who treats muscular
injuries
Fokisi Detective person who investigates crimes
Foni Telephone device used to speak to someone far away via landline or airwaves
Fosili Fossil remains of a dead plant or animal that have turned to stone after
thousands of years
Fotokhopa Photocopy (v.) to make a copy of a document by printing a photographed
image of it
Fotokhopi Photocopy (n.) copy of a document made on a machine
France France France-country
Free State Free State province in the middle of South Africa
Fufutela Spray small drops of liquid
Fuloro Floor surface one walks on in a building
Fundzu Knot a tie in a rope or cord
Funengeta Cover to pay the costs of something
Furakixini Fraction not a whole number, e.g. ½
Fureme Frame part around a picture or window
Furwa France large country in the southwest of Europe, between Germany and
Spain
Futara Footer information at the bottom of a page below the text, e.g. chapter
title
Galari Gallery place where art is displayed
Galiki Garlic an onion-like plant to flavour food
Gama Eagle a large, strong bird with a curved beak that eats meat and can see
very well
Gamba Tortoise a slow-moving animal with a shell into which it can pull its head
and legs for protection
Gamboko Snow atmospheric water vapour frozen into ice crystals and falling in light
white flakes or lying on the ground as a white layer
Gandlati Wave a raised line of water that moves across the surface of an area of
water, especially the sea
Gandzela Worship to have or show a strong feeling of respect and admiration for God
or a god; the activity of worshipping
Ganji Lock n.) device used to prevent access to a container, e.g. a suitcase
Garaji Garage building to house vehicle
Gezi Electricity type of energy which results from the existence of charged
particles (used to produce light, heat, etc.)
Gezi Ra Dyambu Solar Power power generated by the sun
Gidi One Thousand the number 1,000; the number equivalent to the product of a
Gidin’We hundred and ten
Gigabayiti Gigabyte one billion bytes of computer data, technically 230 bytes
Giredi Ya Xikolo School Grade level of school education
Gobagoba Stumble to almost fall
Golo Goal point scored in a sports game
Golonyi Car motor vehicle
Gome Sadness condition of unhappiness; grief
Gondzo Road street
Gondzolo Helmet protective headgear
Gondzonkulu Highway main road for fast-moving traffic
Gonya Climb to go up a steep object, e.g a mountain or ladder
Goveka Flexible able to bend
Gqweta Lawyer one who represents people in a court of law or advises them on
legal matters, barrister, attorney
Guma Ra Tinyoxi Swarm group of bees
Gwitsila Freeze Change to ice; to become congealed into ice by cold
Ha Give to offer
Hadidirayivhi Hard Drive fixed storage space on a computer
Hafu Ya Misava Hemisphere top or bottom half of the earth
Hafu- Xirhendzevutana Semi-Circle half circle
Haha Fly travel through the air; make something travel through the air
Hahani Aunt the sister of one’s father or mother
Hakanyingi Frequent often
Hakasa Stir to move a liquid or other substanc around or mix it in a container
using something such as a spoon
Hakasa Reward (v.) to compensate someone for doing something
Hakela Pay give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
Hakelo Payment A sum of money paid or a claim discharged; an amount of money
Reward, Benefit that is paid to someone, or the act of paying this monent
Hakelo Ya Xiphemu Instalment part of a payment
Hambanile Different not the same
Hambaniseka Detachable that can be removed; loose
Hamubega Hamburger mince patty on a bun
Hamula Hammer a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver
an impulsive force by striking
Hanci Horse large domestic animal used to pull things and to ride on
Hanci Ya Nkuzi Stallion male horse
Handza Browse to search (the internet)
Hangalasa Distribute to spread
Hangalasela Distribution spreading
Hansi Low (adj.) opposite of high
Hanya Live to have your home somewhere; to live in a particular place or with
a particular person (v.) to reside; to stay at
Hanyile Kahle Healthy in good physical condition; not sick
Harana Cotton thread for sewing
Harhani Yarn thread used for weaving or knitting
Hase Opposite across or on the other side
Hatima Bright emitting light, bright; gleaming, sparkly, reflecting light; shiny;
Luminous polished
Hatlisa Fast moving or capable of moving at high speed; acting or moving or
Rapid capable of acting or moving quickly
Haxa Broadcast (v.) to send audio or video information via the airwaves
Hayi No said when not agreeing; indicating absence or the negative
Hefemula Breathe to move air into and out of the lungs
Hefemulela Ehandle Exhale to breathe out
Hefemulela Endzeni Inhale to breathe in
Hekisagoni Hexagon shape with six angles
Hela Mbilu Impatience without patience
Heleketa Accompany to go with or along; to escort
Henhla High not low
Heptagoni Heptagon shape with seven angles
Herile Extinct no longer in existence
Herisa Eradicate to get rid of
Herisa Vukati Divorce formal separation of a married couple
Heta Complete terminate, end; be terminated; bring to an end; destroy; defeat;
End complete, perfect; add the finishing touches
Hetelela Last after all the others; final
Hetile Over finished
Hetisa Finish end; winning line
Hi Ku Hatlisa Quick fast
Hi Ku Olova Convenient easy to use
Hi Ku Ringanela Quite fairly; somewhat
Hi Mayelana Na About regarding; concerning
Hi Miri Physical concerning the body
Hi Ndlela Ya Inthanete On-Line connected to the internet
Hi Nkarhi On Time arriving at the time that was planned; not late or early
Hi Nkarhi Lowuya Then at that time
Hi Swona Okay (OK) slang expression meaning fine or good
Hi Xiviri Physical concerning the body
Hiko Full Stop period, punctuation mark ( . ) at the end of a sentence
Hikuva Because For the reason that; on account of; due to the fact that; used when
stating the reason for something
Hikwana Semi-Colon ; punctuation mark consisting of a period over a comma the mark ; )
Hina Us you and me, we in the objective case; used by a speaker to refer to
himself or herself and one or more others
Hingakanya Horizontal parallel to the ground
Hinkwaswo All everything; total, whole; every
Hira Rent to hire something, like a car or flat
Hisa Burn be on fire, be in flames; destroy by fire
Hisa Hot very warm; could burn the skin
Hiseka Enthusiastic eing excited about something
Hlaluko Quay structure over water from which to board a boat
Hlamba Bath take a bath, wash oneself in a bath ; clean one’s body by immersion
into water
Hlamba Wash cleansing; rinsing; cleaning; cleaning laundry; clean with some
chemical process
Hlambela Swim to move through water using the arms and legs
Hlangana Meet to get to know someone new
Hlanganisa Plus (prep.) with the addition of
Hlantswa Wash to clean
Hlasela Charge (v.) in sport, to run forward in attack
Hlawula Choose to pick one option above others
Hlawulela Sort (v.) to put things into groups according to their characteristics
Hlaya Read to follow what is written or printed on a page because it makes
sense to you
Hlayisa Retaining (adj.) holding back
Hlayisekile Safe not in danger
Hlayisela Reserve (v.) to book a place; to put aside
Hlazana Blue Bottle transparent blueish creature that floats in seawater and that can
sting
Hleka Laugh (v.) to make a particular sound that shows you are happy or that
you think something is funny
Hlasela Charge (v.) in sport, to run forward in attack
Hlawula Choose to pick one option above others
Hlawulela Sort v.) to put things into groups according to their characteristics
Hlaya Read to follow what is written or printed on a page because it makes
sense to you
Hlayisa Retaining (adj.) holding back
Hlayisekile Safe not in danger
Hlayisela Reserve (v.) to book a place; to put aside
Hlazana Blue Bottle transparent blueish creature that floats in seawater and that can
sting
Hleka Laugh (v.) to make a particular sound that shows you are happy or that
you think something is funny
Hleka Laugh make a sound with your throat while smiling and show that you are
happy or amused
Hlengeleta Gather get together; collect
Hlonga Slave someone who is forced to work without payment
Hlongola Expel to refuse continued attendance
Hlongorisa Chase to run after someone to catch him or her
Hlonipha Respect (v.) to look up to someone
Hlula Overcome overcome; overpower; succeed in facing up to a problem or
difficulty; defeat; overwhelm; subdue
Hlula Win to get the highest score in a contest
Hlundzuka Unhappy not happy
Hluriwile Beaten having lost against another team or participant
Hluvuka Progress progress, move forward; to go or move something forward, or to
Advance develop or improve something
Hlwerisa Delay to make late
Hodela Hotel building with rooms in which accommodation is offered at a price
Hofisi Office room where administrative work is done
Hofisi Ya Mirhwalo Luggage Office desk where enquiries about baggage are made
Hola Cool Off to become less warm
Holideyi Holiday vacation
Holo Ya Doroba Town Hall building for official functions of a town
Homu Ya Ntswele Cow large female farm animal kept for her milk and meat and to
produce calves
Horile Cool low temperature, but not cold
Hosi King male head of a royal dynasty that rules a country or group
Hotela Hotel building with rooms in which accommodation is offered at a price
Hoxa Throw cast, toss; propel with force through the air by a rapid movement
of the arm and hand
Hoxa Cast (v.) throw, e.g. a fishing line or a shadow
Hoxa Endzeni Throw-In action of throwing the ball to the line-out in rugby or onto the
playing field in soccer
Hoxeka Wrong not correct
Huha Play to act in a play
Huhutela Blow (v.) to push air through the mouth
Huku Chicken a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been
developed from the red jungle fowl
Huku Fowl a domesticated bird derived from a junglefowl and kept for its eggs
or flesh; a cock or hen
Hukuri November the eleventh month of the year, after October and before
December
Huma Go Outside move to the outdoors
Huma Ehodela Check Out to leave a hotel
Humesa Withdrawal removal of money from a bank account
Humesa Mali Make Withdrawal to withdraw money from the bank
Humula Rest relaxation
Hundza Cross to go to the other side
Hundzisa Transmit to send on; to pass on; to transfer
Hundzuka Change put on different clothes
Hundzuluka Turn chance or opportunity to do, play or act after someone else has
done so
Hundzuluxa Translate to convert words from one language to another
Hundzuluxela Translate to convert words from one language to another
Hunga Blow to cause a large mass of air to move quickly, as by the wind
Hungu Message a piece of communication
Hunguta Decrease to reduce; to become less, reduction
Hungutsalwa Text written words or other visual or coded representation
Hunguva Mist fog
Hungwe Alarm a warning about danger by means of a loud noise or flashing light
Hupa Miss to fail to hit a ball
Huvo Court place where legal cases are heard and judged
Huvo Ya Ka Majistarata Magistrate’S lower court
Court
Huwa Noise loud sound
Huwelela Shout to call out
Hwi Still quiet; not moving
Igipta Egypt Arab country in the far northeast of Africa, on the Nile River
Ikhweyita Equator imaginary horizontal line running along the circumference of the
globe halfway between the two poles
Imotikhono Emoticon small line drawing to indicate emotion when texting messages on a
cellphone or other device
Ina Yes used to give an affirmative response; used for expressing strong
agreement
Inki Ink colored fluid contained in pens and other printing devices
Inkomu Thanks an expression of gratitude. another way of saying thank you
Inthavhiyu Interview meeting where one person asks another person questions and
 records the answers
Jaha Son a boy or young man in relation to his parents
Jamu Jam a thick sweet food that is made by cooking fruit with a large
amount of sugar, and that is usually spread on bread
Jara Jar glass container
Jasi Ra Mpfula Raincoat jacket worn to keep dry when it rains
Jele Jail place where criminals are locked up
Jesi Jersey a knitted piece of clothing that covers the upper part of your body
and your arms and does not open at the front
Jete Jet fast aeroplane
Jeze Jazz music of African- American origin with a characteristic beat, and
improvisation
Jika Turn chance or opportunity to do, play or act after someone else has
done so
Jomba Swing to move forward and backward from a fixed position
Joyina Join to become part of a group or organisation
Juwelari Jewellery ornaments made of glass, jewels, beads or rare metals; worn on
the body for decoration
Ka Ha Ri Na Nkarhi Early first part of a particular period
Ka Masikulawa Recent not long ago
Ka Rheta Slippery that has a smooth, wet surface that may cause one to fall
Kahle Nice pleasant
Kala Weigh to determine the weight of something
Kalantshamiseko Discomfort state of being uncomfortable
Kama Squeeze to press firmly on all sides
Kamara Room separate space inside a building
Kamara Yo Dyela Dining Room room with a table to eat at
Kamara Yo Etlela Bedroom room to sleep in
Kamara Yo Hlambela Bathroom specific room in a house with a bath or shower and hand-basin
Kamara Yo Wisela Lounge sitting room
Kamari Room a part of the inside of a building that is separated from other parts
by walls, floor, and ceiling
Kambela Check (v.) to stop; to block
Kambirhi Twice twice; two times, doubly
Kambisisa Check to make sure everything is in order
Kamela Camel large desert animal with one or two humps
Kamu Comb plastic or metal utensil with a row of teeth to neaten one’s hair
Kanakana Hesitate, Doubt not speak or act for a short time, usually because you are
uncertain, embarrassed, or worried about what you are going to
say or do, a feeling when you are unsure about something
Kandziyisa Print publish on paper
Kanela Discuss talk about, debate, converse
Kanela Reason (v.) to debate or argue
Kanerisana Negotiate to hold discussions to reach an agreement or consensus
Kanganyisa Inconvenience (v.) to cause unease or discomfort
Kan’We Nakambe Once More again
Kapa Cape Town capital of the Western Cape Province
Kapa- Vuhumadyambu Eastern Cape coastal region in the south- east corner of South Africa
Kapa- Vupeladyambu Western Cape province on the southwestern coast of South Africa; known for its
vineyards, orchards, cultural heritage, unique floral kingdom and
 spectacular natural beauty
Kapa-N’Walungu Northern Cape province in the central part and on the western coast of South
Africa; an arid, thinly populated area mostly known for its natural
beauty
Kapiteni Captain (n.) leader of a sports team
Karhata Bother interfere with or make a nuisance of oneself
Karhele Tired lacking the energy to continue; run down
Kasa Crawl to move forward on your hands and knees
Katekile Blessed having received blessings or mercy
Katingiweke Fried cooked in hot oil (e.g. an egg); grilled/cooked over heat
Katla Shoulder top part of the arm where it is attached to the body
Katsa Unite combine, integrate; join into one, make one
Katsongo Almost nearly
Kaya Home, house place where one lives, residence; house, apartment; place where
one feels comfortable;
Kaya Ra Swihari Nature Reserve piece of land set aside to preserve nature
Kayakaya Struggle long battle to achieve something
Kaye Nine the number 9
Kereke Church Christian place of worship
Kereke Ya Mamuzilamu Mosque Muslim place of worship
Ketana Chain a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to
make a flexible ligament
Ketlele Kettle appliance for boiling water
Khabodo Cupboard a piece of furniture or small recess with a door and usually shelves,
used for storage
Khadi Card rectangular piece of stiff paper used for invitations, business
contact details, etc.
Khadi Ra Memori Memory Card small flat card that can be inserted into an electronic device for
storing data, video, music and images
Khadi Ra SIM SIM Card card containing the number put into a cellphone, acronym for
subscriber identity module
Khadi Ra Xikweleti Credit Card card issued by your bank with which the bank allows you to pay for
things on credit that you must pay back later
Khadi Ro Debita Debit Card card from your bank with which you can pay for things with money
that you have in your account (but not the bank’s credit)
Khalavatla Watermelon a watermelon is a large round fruit with green skin, pink flesh, and
black seeds
Khale Past the time before the present, and the things that have happened
Khalekhale Prehistoric before the time of written records
Khama Thief robber, burglar; a person who steals
Khamba Burglar person who breaks into a building to steal
Khamera Camera device for taking photographs
Khamera Ya Khomphyuta Maxelo camera on a computer that transmits video images to another
computer
Khamphani Company a business organisation
Khandhlela Candle wax with wick to burn for light
Khandlhele Candle a cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick which is lit
to produce light as it burns
Khandziya On Board on a plane or ship
Khandziyile On Board on a plane or ship
Khanivhala Carnival large public party in the streets
Khanselara Councillor member of a municipal council
Khapa Overflow (v.) to spill over the edge
Khapi Trophy prize, usually a cup or plate, awarded to the winner of a contest
Kharavhani Caravan vehicle drawn behind a car and used to sleep in when camping
Khathuni Cartoon picture story
Khatiriji Cartridge container with ink for a printer
Khavhara Cover something put over something else
Khavichi Cabbage type of leafy vegetable; a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable,
having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart
or head of young leaves
Khebini Cabin a bedroom on a ship
Khefi Restaurant place where one can sit down to order a meal and drinks at a price
Khefi Ya Inthanete Internet Cafe restaurant where worldwide web can be accessed
Khekhe Cake a sweet food made by baking a mixture of flour, eggs, sugar, and fat
in an oven. Cakes may be large and cut into slices or small and
intended for one person only
Khele Hole gap; empty space in a solid body

Khemikhala Chemical (n.) substance made by applying chemistry and that may be
harmful
Khemisi Pharmacy shop where medicine is sold as prescribed by a patient’s doctor
Khenefu Ya Poso Postal Address place where mail is to be delivered
Kherotsi Carrot orange-coloured vegetable that grows under the ground
Khesa Cursor position prompt on a computer screen
Khevhe Curve bend
Khida Swim to move through water using the arms and legs
Khidzimbela Overcast cloudy
Khilogiramu Kilogram unit of mass measurement (1 000 g)
Khilomitara Kilometre unit of length measurement (1 000 m)
Khireshe Crèche building where small children are cared for
Khireyifixi Crayfish tubular sea creature with an outer shell, five pairs of segmented
legs, the front pair sometimes with pincers, and a thick muscular
swimming tail to the rear
Khiroxete Crochet to weave yarn into a fabric using a needle
Khisa Kiss to touch with the lips
Khixi Kitchen room for preparing food
Khiya Lock (v.) to close with a lock
Khodi Ya Poso Postal Code code used in an address for a specific city or town
Khohlola Cough expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound
Kholidirinki Cool Drink sweet drink to be served cold
Kholwa Believe feel sure that (something) is true. accept the statement of
(someone) as true
Khoma Catch intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled,
or dropped)

Khoma Touch physical contact

Khombo Accident an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and
unintentionally
Khombo Trouble difficulty; disturbance; inconvenience
Khomela Excuse reason for not doing something or doing something unacceptable
Khomete Comet celestial body that travels in an ellipse around the sun, part of
which vapourises into a long luminous tail as it gets closer to the
sun
Khomferense Conference a meeting to discuss and debate a topic
Khomisa Tingana Embarrass to make someone feel uncomfortable
Khomixini Commission body of people appointed to investigate something
Khomphasi Compass instrument that indicates direction, especially north
Khomphatimente Compartment a separate section of a structure or train
Khomphyuta Computer electronic device for storing and processing data
Khona Corner where two roads or walls or lines meet
Khongela Pray to thank or ask god for something
Khongotela Comfort state of feeling at ease
Khonsati Concert musical or other show on stage
Khoro Gate a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge
Khorwisa Convince Make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity
of something
Khorwisa Prove to show that something is true
Khotavuxika June sixth month of the year
Khothexini Quotation price given for a product or service
Khoto Court place where legal cases are heard and judged
Khoto Ya Vana Juvenile Court court for children
Khotsa Arrest detain; imprison; take into custody
Khotseka Bent curved, not straight
Khotso Prison building where criminals are locked up as punishment and to
rehabilitate them
Khoyini Coin round piece of metal used as money
Khubumeta Cover to pay the costs of something
Khubumetile Overcast cloudy
Khudzu Thumb first finger on the hand
Khuguka Stumble to almost fall
Khukhula Flood to overflow with water
Khuma Narrow not wide
Khumba Touch physical contact
Khumbula Miss to long for someone or something
Khume Ten the number 10
Khumekaye Nineteen number between eighteen and twenty; 19
Khumemune Fourteen number between thirteen and fifteen, 14
Khumenharhu Thirteen number between twelve and fourteen, represented by 13
Khumenkombo Seventeen number between sixteen and eighteen, represented by 17
Khumetsevu Sixteen number between fifteen and seventeen, represented by 16
Khunguluka Roll movement by a round object
Khuxini Cushion pillow
Khwadilaterali Quadrilateral shape with four straight sides and angles
Khwati Jungle area dense with tall trees and plants, and rich in animal life

Khwati Ra Timpfula Rainforest

Khwatsi Slow not fast
Khwaxa Rough not smooth
Khwiri Stomach body organ where food is digested
Kofi Coffee a hot drink made from the roasted and ground bean-like seeds of a
tropical shrub. coffee seeds roasted and ground, or a powder made
from them
Koka Pull to move something towards oneself
Koka Moya Inhale to breathe in
Kokisi Cake sweet food made by baking dough, decorated with icing and
usually eaten on special occasions
Kokova Creep move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard
or noticed. move or progress very slowly and steadily
Koma Short not long
Komba Point (v.) to indicate something
Kombela Please (v.) to keep someone satisfied
Kombela Ask say something in order to obtain an answer or information
Kombela Ku Rivaleriwa Apologise to say you are sorry
Kombeta Prove to show that something is true
Kombisa Show to point out
Komiti Ya Ntlawa Club Committee management of a club
Kondlo Rat an animal which has a long tail and looks like a large mouse
Kondlo-A-Ndzi-Dyi Teenager young person aged about 13 to 17
Kongotlo Skeleton internal bones of a vertebrate animal
Kontiraka Contract formal agreement to do something
Kopa Copy to make another of the same
Kopunula Copy to make another of the same
Kota Afford to have enough money to buy something
Kotara Term part of an education year
Koteka Convenient easy to use
Koti Vulture large type of bird that feeds on the meat of dead animals
Koxa Charge to ask money for goods offered or services performed
Ku Ala Resistance ability to fight e.g. a disease
Ku Ba Assault (n.) physical attack on a person
Ku Ba Nhloko Mugged ambushed and robbed in the street
Ku Ba Riqingho Call to make a call by telephone or cellphone to someone
Ku Bola Ka N’Weti Lunar Eclipse darkening of the moon
Ku Buka Booking reservation of accommodation or tickets for a show or game
Ku Chayela U Ya Drive On continue driving
Emahlwenii
Ku Chuchisa Prosecute to argue the state’s case in criminal legal proceedings
Ku Cinca Change (n.) the process of becoming different
Ku Dlaya Vukati Divorce formal separation of a married couple
Ku Duma Thunderstorm storm with lightning and thunder
Ku Dya Ko Karhi Diet programme of deliberately eating differently or less, e.g. to lose
weight
Ku Dyondza Learning (n.) schooling; education
Ku Dyondzisa Teaching presentation of a subject in a way that others can learn about the
subject
Ku Ehleketela Suspect (n.) person thought to be guilty
Ku Endla Practical (n.) situation in which theory is put to practice
Ku Famba Motion movement
Ku Famba Hi Ku Olova Agile able to move quickly; nimble
Ku Famba Ka Netiweke Off-Line (in computers) not connected
Ku Fehlela Itch skin irritation
Ku Fika Arrival reaching a place or destination
Ku Fikelana Reception ability to connect with your cellphone to a signal
Ku Fuma Wealthy rich
Ku Godzombela Chronic going on for a long time
Ku Hambana Difference state of not being the same
Ku Hela Ka Vhiki Weekend Saturday and Sunday
Ku Hemba Lie (v.) to tell untruths
Ku Heta Matimba Blow (n.) a hit
Ku Hira Recruitment finding employees to fill positions
Ku Hirisa Golonyi Car Rental hiring of a car
Ku Hirisa Movha Car Rental hiring of a car
Ku Hisa To heat warmth
Ku Hisa Miri Fever high body temperature caused by illness
Ku Hlambela Hi Bodo Surfing riding waves while balancing on a surfboard
Ku Hlangana Meeting getting to know someone new
Ku Hlangana Nhloko Mental Illness disorder of the mind that causes abnormal behaviour or thinking
Ku Hlanganisa Addition something put with something else; adding numbers together
Ku Hlayisa Nawu Strict expecting rules to be followed
Ku Hleka Laughter sound of laughing
Ku Hlohlonya Itch skin irritation
Ku Hlongoriwa Etikweni Exile state of being forced to live outside your own country
Ku Hlula Triumph (v.) to win; to beat
Ku Hlwela Late not on time
Ku Humapheceni Retire to leave your job when reaching a certain age
Ku Humelela Triumph (n.) win
Ku Hundzuka Change money you receive after paying for something that costs less than
what you offered
Ku Kambela Quality Control checking the standard of a product or service
Ku Khapa Overflow (n.) fluid spilling over
Ku Khoma Mugged ambushed and robbed in the street
Ku Khorwisa Persuade to convince
Ku Khwanyala Wrinkle crease in the skin produced by age
Ku Koka Mahlo Attraction pulling force between people or magnets
Ku Komba Vuswikoti Potential unproven ability to achieve something
Ku Kombisa Ku Vilela Protest (v.) to object publicly
Ku Kota Such of the sort specified; so great or much
Ku Koteka Possible that can happen
Ku Ku Tivisa FYI for your information
Ku Kucetela Persuade to convince
Ku Kuma Xintshunxo Decode to solve a code; to turn one code into another
Ku Lahleka Loss something that is lost or missing
Ku Langutela N’Wana Pregnant expecting a baby
Ku Languteriwa Look (n.) act of watching
Ku Lava Require to need
Ku Lulamisa Update to bring up to date
Ku Lwa Fight battle; conflict
Ku Maketa Marketing advertising and finding a market for a product
Ku Miyela Quiet (n.) silence
Ku Na Dyambu Sunny of the weather when the sun is shining
Ku Navela Ku Dya Appetite the desire to eat
Ku Nga Ri Enawini Illegal against the law
Ku Nga Ri Sweswi Not Yet not now; to come later
Ku Nga Teki Tlhelo Neutral not taking sides; impartial
Ku Ni Mapapa Cloudy with clouds in the sky
Ku Ninginika Ka Misava Earthquake movement of the earth’s crust
Ku N’Wayisa Itch skin irritation
Ku Nyika Offer to present or make available
Ku Oloveriwa Emirini Agile able to move quickly; nimble
Ku Onhaka Destruction state of being destroyed or broken permanently
Ku Oxa Braai cooking on open coals using a grid; barbecue
Ku Paka Park (n.) an open-air garden space
Ku Pandza Ka Nhloko Headache pain in the head
Ku Pela Ka Dyambu Sunset when the sun goes down
Ku Penga Mental Illness disorder of the mind that causes abnormal behaviour or thinking
Ku Pfumela Swa Hava Superstition belief in the supernatural
Ku Pfuna Help (n.) assistance
Ku Pfuxeleta Recycling the reuse of discarded material
Ku Phomisa Dehydrate to lose too much water from one’s body
Ku Pima Nkoka Quality Control checking the standard of a product or service
Ku Pona Survive to stay alive
Ku Puluha Plough (n.) farming implement to turn over the soil
Ku Raha Kick (n.) the action of forcefully bringing one’s foot in contact with
something
Ku Rhula Peace opposite of war
Ku Rhurhumela Tremor shaking of the ground
Ku Rima Plough (n.) farming implement to turn over the soil
Ku Sawuta Immunity resistance to disease
Ku Sihalala Resistance ability to fight e.g. a disease
Ku Siviwa Himapapa Overcast cloudy
Ku Sola Prejudice bias
Ku Suka Departure action of leaving a place
Ku Susa Subtraction finding the difference between two numbers
Ku Thola Recruitment finding employees to fill positions
Ku Thumba Discovery something that was found or learnt, often for the first time
Ku Tiboha Ku Hundzisa Overcommit to give too much (of your time, etc.)
Ku Tika Trouble difficulty; disturbance; inconvenience
Ku Tisola Regret (n.) something someone feels sorry about
Ku Titimela Cold (adj.) not hot
Ku Tlanga (Mitlangu) Field to handle the ball in the field in a sports game, e.g. cricket
Ku Tlhavela Vaccination injection to prevent disease
Ku Tlula Jump (n.) action of going from one position to another in one fast
movement
Ku Tlula Nawu Misconduct behaviour against the rules

Ku Tlurisa Overload to load too much on a vehicle or pack animal

Ku Tluta Cruise trip by ship
Ku Tsakela Interest concern over; curiosity about
Ku Tsana Sadness condition of unhappiness; grief
Ku Tshika Ntirho Resign to give notice to leave your job
Ku Tshunxa Release to set free
Ku Tshwa Nhlonge Hi Sunburn painful red skin caused by being in the sun for too long
Dyambu
Ku Twa Hearing sense that uses the ears and internal hearing organs to register
sound
Ku Va Na Have to possess
Ku Va Na Nkungwa Foggy misty and damp
Ku Va Ni Khwiri Pregnant expecting a baby
Ku Va Ni Vunwa Lie (v.) to tell untruths
Ku Va Ni Vusweti Indigent not having sufficient means to survive without help
Ku Vatla Carving the art of cutting patterns or pictures into a flat piece of wood or
making wooden sculptures
Ku Vava Pain feeling of intense, hurting discomfort
Ku Vaviseka Injury wound; damage
Ku Veka Mali Deposit an amount of money put into a bank account
Ku Velekiwa Birth being born
Ku Vona Eyesight ability to see
Ku Vonakala Light not dark
Ku Vonela Ehansi Prejudice preconceived opinion; bias
Ku Voninga Ka N’Weti Moonlight moon’s reflection of the sun’s light
Ku Vu Na Ndlala Hungry in need of food
Ku Vuyelerisa Recycling the reuse of discarded material
Ku Wa Fall o drop on the ground
Ku Xa Ka Dyambu Sunrise when the sun comes up
Ku Xanisa Assault (n.) physical attack on a person
Ku Xava Eka Inthanete Cybershopping buying on the internet
Ku Xavisela Vanhu Retail sales to the general public
Ku Xwa Absence state of not being present or there
Ku Ya Get To reach
Ku Ya Edzongeni Southwards in a southerly direction
Ku Ya Emahlweni Advance to move forward
Ku Ya En’Walungwini Northwards in a northerly direction
Ku Ya Evupeladyambu Westwards towards the west
Ku Ya Wisa Left (Hand) position opposite to right
Ku Yelana Similar like something else; with the same characteristics compared to
something else
Ku Yi Lwa Struggle long battle to achieve something
Ku Yingisela Attention focus
Ku Yiveriwa Mugged ambushed and robbed in the street
Kubola Ka N’Weti Eclipse moon blocking the light of the sun, or the earth casting a shadow
on the moon
Kufumela Warm not cold
Kukula Sweep clean (an area) by brushing away dirt or litter. move or remove by
brushing
Kule Far at, to or from a great distance in space

Kulu Big of considerable size, power, or extent

Kuma Get take; obtain
Kuma Ndzhaka Inherit receiving something from someone after his or her death
Kuma Rifa Inherit receiving something from someone after his or her death
Kumbetela Estimate to guess a figure
Kumbexana Probable for which a good possibility of happening exists
Kumbuka Recognise to identify something or someone seen before
Kumeka Available can be used; on offer
Kurisa Reared raised; grown
Kurisa Leswi Tsariweke Zoom to view in on closer detail
Kutsula Mali Make Withdrawal to withdraw money from the bank
Kwalala Pale without colour; not bright
Kwale There in, at, or to that place or position
Kwalomu Ka Almost nearly
Kwalomunyana Recent not long ago
Kwata Sad unhappy, full of grief; distressing, depressing; sorrowful
Kwata Angry feeling or showing anger; having a strong feeling against someone
who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt
them
KwaZulu-Natali KwaZulu-Natal province on the east coast of South Africa
Kwembe Pumpkin a large, round vegetable with hard yellow or orange flesh
Kwihi Where

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