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DICTIONARY 


OF  THE 


TEBELE  &  SHUNA  LANGUAGES 


WITH    ILLUSTRATIVE   SENTENCES   AND   SOME 
GRAMiMATICAL   NOTES 


COMPILED     AND     PREPARED     BY 

W.    A.    ELLIOTT 

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PREFACE 


In  offering  these  vocabularies  to  the  inhabitants  of  Zarabesia, 
I  am  conscious  in  very  lively  fashion  of  their  many  imjierfec- 
tions ;  but  I  hope,  nevertheless,  they  may  be  of  some  service 
in  the  new  country.  Any  first  attempt  at  reducing  to  writing 
a  new  language  and  dictionary-making  must  necessarily  be 
tentative,  and  I  shall  be  quite  satisfied  if  my  efforts  prove  of 
value  to  future  workers  in  the  same  field.  When  one  reads 
the  statements  of  such  men  as  Dr.  Worcester,  who  in  the 
preface  to  his  Dictionary  wrote,  "  No  amount  of  labour,  re- 
search, care  can  render  such  a  work  free  from  errors  and 
defects,"  or  of  Dr.  Young,  who,  after  the  publication  of  his 
Analytical  Concordance  to  the  Bible,  involving  thirty  years 
labour,  and  "  striving  in  every  way  to  avoid  errors,"  tells  how 
a  critic  pointed  out  to  him  that  the  words  "  Holy  Ghost "  had 
been  omitted,  it  may  readily  be  understood  that  my  hopes  for 
the  accuracy  of  my  book  do  not  run  very  high. 

The  Tebele  language  is  of  course  only  a  variety  of  the 
Zulu,  but  the  Shuna  is  practically  an  unknown  tongue.  The 
Rev.  A.  M.  Hartmann's  Dictionary  and  Grammar,  printed 
while  this  work  was  under  revision,  are  in  what  may  be 
called  the  Gomo  dialect,  with  its  strongly  marke<l  gutturals. 
The  Matebele  call  the  Mashuna  of  the  Salisbury  country 
AmaGomo — the  hill  people.  Besides  this  dialect  may  be 
mentioned  the  Loze  or  Nyai,  Kalafia,  and  Sbaflgwe,  with 


(    vi     ) 

many  lesser  variants.  The  present  reduction  to  writing  of 
the  indigenous  speech  of  Zambesia  is  an  attempt  to  present  a 
written  basis  for  the  Shuna  language  as  a  whole,  from  which 
the  peculiarities  of  the  different  dialects  may  be  observed. 

In  the  sentences  at  the  end  of  the  volume  and  in  the 
Notes  on  Grammar  will  be  found  a  few  examples  of  dialect 
differences,  but  generally  no  note  has  been  taken  of  these  on 
account  of  inadequate  knowledge.  The  aid  of  all  settlers  in 
Southern  Zambesia  is  requested  in  the  preparation  of  a  really 
satisfactory  dictionary  of  the  language  of  the  Mashuna. 
Notes  in  the  margin  of  the  vocabularies  on  any  peculiarities 
of  speech,  observed  and  examined  with  care,  would  be  of 
great  value.  Attention  may  be  called  especially  to  the 
examination  of  new  words,  of  new  meanings  and  forms  of 
already  recorded  words,  of  variations  in  prefixes  of  nouns 
from  those  here  set  forth,  of  the  use  of  double  prefixes,  of  the 
past  and  perfect  tenses  indicative  of  the  verb,  and  generally 
the  moods  and  tenses,  and  idiomatic  expressions,  in  which 
the  Shuna  language  is  believed  to  be  very  rich.  Interleaved 
copies  of  this  Dictionary  may  be  obtained  from  Messrs. 
Whiteley  &  Walker.  A  valuable  foundation  in  grammar 
has  already  been  laid  by  Fr.  Hartmann. 

Thde  orthography  adopted  here  is  different  in  some  respects 
from  that  used  by  Fr.  Hartmann ;  but  after  fourteen  years' 
residence  in  Matebele  Land,  I  had  fixed  my  spelling  before  his 
Was  printed,  and  I  see  no  reason  to  make  alteration  now. 

Different  types  have  been  used  for  the  two  languages, 
clarendon  for  the  Tebele,  and  small  capitals  for  the  Shuna, 
throughout  the  book.  This,  it  is  hoped,  will  conduce  to 
clearness. 

The  apposition  of  Tebele  and  Shuna  words  in  Vocabulary  I. 
does  not  imply  any  corresix)ndence  of  meaning  in  those  words. 


(     vii     ) 

Justification  for  the  use  of  the  terms  Tebele  and  Shuna 
will  be  found  in  their  adoption  by  the  Rev.  Fr.  Torrends  in 
his  monumental,  Comparative  Grammar  of  tJie  Bantu  Ijan- 
ijuages.  Moreover,  if  Zulu,  why  not  Tebele,  Shuna,  Kalafia, 
etc.  ?  Some  day  we  may  come  to  speak  of  Tebele  Land  and 
Shuna  Land,  just  as  we  now  speak  of  Zululand,  Swaziland,  and 
Tongalaud  ;  but  it  is  I  fear  too  much  to  expect  for  the  present. 
It  is  hoped,  hQJ^'ever,  that  with  increasing  knowledge  such 
abominations  as  "  the  Matebele«,"  "  a  Afatebele,"  etc.,  will 
cease.     Fancy,  "  the  Englishmen^  " !  "  an  Englishmen  "  ! ! 

The  few  notes  on  grammar,  very  elementary  in  character, 
have  been  added  in  the  hope  that  they  may  be  of  service 
to  beginners  in  the  study  of  these  languages,  so  radically 
different  from  any  of  those  of  Europe. 

Some  use  has  been  made  of  Fr.  Hartmann's  Vocabulary, 
and  a  few  words  taken  therefrom,  for  which  acknowledgment 
is  here  made.  Thanks  are  also  due  to  the  Rev.  C.  D.  Helm 
for  the  list,  "Colours  of  Cattle,"  and  other  useful  help;  to 
F.  C.  Selous,  Esq.,  for  his  authoritative  revision  of  the  Tebele 
and  Shuna  names  of  the  larger  game.  Grateful  acknowledg- 
ment also  must  be  made  to  Mrs.  Elliott,  Miss  Hart,  and  the 
Rev.  D.  Carnegie  for  much  assistance  in  the  wearisome  task 
of  the  collation  of  words,  and  in  other  ways. 

W.  A.  E. 


FLOREAT  ZAMBESIA! 


CONTENTS. 


I 


PAOK 

1. 

Notes  on  Gram^ur 

xi 

2. 

Vocabulary— English,  Tebele,  Shuna 

1 

3. 

„              Tebele,  English    . 

.     180 

4. 

„              Shuna,  English 

.     258 

5. 

Illustrative  Sentences       .... 

.     399 

ix 


SOME    NOTES    ON    GEAMMAE. 

TEBELE   AND    SHUNA. 


THE    ALPHABET. 

With  one  exception  (h  in  Shuna  q.v.)^  each  letter  lias  one 
sound  and  one  sound  only.  Every  letter  of  a  word  is  pro- 
nounced.    The  accent  is  always  on  the  last  syllable  but  one. 

A   A   as  in  father. 

B  B  as  in  boi\e.  In  some  Shuna  dialects  b  becomes  w,  or  dis- 
appears :  e.g.  BONA,  woxA,  o.\A  =  see. 
C  —  a  click.  It  is  the  familiar  sound  of  pity  or  vexation  so 
often  heard  in  English,  It  is  produced  bj'  pressing  the 
end  of  the  tongue  to  the  root  of  the  front  top  teeth, 
and  forcibly  withdrawing  it. 
D  D  as  in  rfale.  Some  Shuna  dialects  have  a  nasal  d,  as  if 
composed  of  dn,  combined  into  one  sound  and  spoken 
through  the  nose. 

as  in  Ute. 

as  in /at.     Often  associated  with  P  in  Shuna  (pf). 

as  in  ^ret ;  always  hard. 

in  Tebele,  aspirate  or  guttural,  apparently  according  to 
individual  taste.  In  Shuna,  aspirate,  guttural  only 
after  b,  m,  k. 

as  in  machme. 

as  in  join.  Dz  of  Shuna  becomes  J  in  Loze  (a  dialect  of 
Shuna). 

as  in  k'lW. 

as  in  lot.    R  of  Shuna  becomes  L  in  Loze. 

as  in  7/1  ay. 

as  in  vaU. 

as  nff  in  k'viff.    lly=?i//  in  liw//er. 

as  in  no. 

xi 


£ 

E 

F 

F 

0 

G 

H 

H 

I 

I 

J 

J 

K 

K 

L 

L 

M  M 

f 

N 

0 

0 

P    P   as  in  /?at. 

Q  —  a  click.     It  is  produced  by  pressing  the  end  of  the  tongue 

against  the  arch  of  the  palate  and  forcibly  withdrawing 

it. 
—  R  as  in  rat.    In  Tebele  l  takes  its  place. 
S    S    as  in  .sat.    Note  the  peculiar  hissing  sound  (sw)  in  some 

Shuna  words,  e.g.  swiqk. 
T    T    as  in  ^at. 
U  U  as  00  in  fool. 

V  V   as  in  7;at.     Often  associated  with  b  in  Shuna  (bv). 
W  W  as  in  ica.s.    Compare  b. 

X  —  a  click.  It  is  like  the  sound  in  a  carter's  mouth  when 
he  urges  on  his  horses.  It  is  produced  by  pressing  the 
end  of  the  tongue  against  the  side  teeth  and  suddenly 
withdrawing  it. 

Y  Y   as  in  ?/et. 

Z    Z    as  in  2one.   Often  associated  with  d  and  with  w  in  Shuna 
(Dz,  Zw). 

HL  —  It  is  an  aspirated  l  (Welsh  ll),  not  shl,  nor  thl.  It  is 
imitated  by  some  Mashuna,  especially  Baloze. 

DHL  —  Let  the  student  try  to  sound  a  d  before  his  aspirated  l, 
and  he  will  probably  succeed  fairly  with  this  com- 
bination. 

TL  —  Wholly  indescribable,  almost  unattainable,  and  very 
seldom  used. 

TJ  TJ   as  ch  in  church. 

—  ZH  as  z  in  asure.    Corresponds  to  the  sh  in  she.    Among 

the  different  Shuna  tribes  it  oscillates  between  z, 
ZH,  and  J. 

—  MNW\are  forms  of  the  syllable  mu  into  which  a  nasal  n  has 

—  MNR  J    crept  when  occurring  before  a  vowel,  e.g.  mnwana= 

MU-ANA,  child  ;  mnrandu  =  MU-ANDU,  wind.  Pro- 
nunciation may  give  some  trouble,  but  give  each 
letter  its  full  force,  and  here  as  always  carefully 
observe  the  native  speech. 

It  is  very  often  impossible,  both  in  Tebele  and  in  Shuna,  to 
distinguish  between  p  and  b,  t  and  d,  k  and  (i,  f  and  v',  pf  and 
BV,  s  and  z.  In  fact  the  natives  vary  in  their  rendering  of  the 
same  word.  In  many  cases  a  new  sign  for  a  letter  occupying  a 
middle  position  in  each  pair  given  above  would  be  convenient. 
Hence  when  the  student  hears  b,  let  him  not  conclude  the  text 
wrong  because  p  appears. 


(     xiii     ) 


THE  CONCORD. 

'•  The  concord  between  the  substantive  and  all  verbs,  pronouns 
and  adjectives  relating  to  it  in  any  sentence  forms  a  first  prin- 
ciple in  all  Bantu  languages.  It  is  established  by  means  of 
prefixes  which  are  repeated  under  forms,  sometimes  identical, 
sometimes  modified  before  every  expression  which  has  to  agree 
with  the  noun  in  question.  From  the  following  illustration  it 
will  be  seen  that  the  noun  prefix  forms  the  basis  of  this  con- 
cord." 

f'wjfana  icsike  tea.  i  bulala  eukonyana  2/ihle  ^/enkomo  zmii- 
yama  //ako. 
J/lisana  ?rAKE  (or  j^aue)  wk  i  buraya  muru  j/a  ka  naka 

l/ENOMBE  /TE.MA  ^AKO  (or  t/Ayo). 

His  son  killed  the  beautiful  calf  of  your  black  cow. 


THE  PREFIXES. 

The  Tebele  and  Shuna  languages,  in  common  with  the  other 
members  of  the  Bantu  famil3',  distinguish  their  nouns  by  pre- 
fixes or  classifiers.  Variety  in  these  produces  classes  of  nouns, 
of  which  there  are  eight  in  Tebele  and  ten  in  Shuna.  The 
prefixes  are,  for  the  singular  number,  ww,  ri  or  //,  7J,  si  or  fjt\ 
ru  or  III,  J%a  ;  for  the  plural  number,  ba,  o,  mi,  ma,  zin  or  dzin, 
zwi,  tu  ;  for  both  numbers  hu,  gu,  pa. 

They  may  be  coupled  together  to  form  classes,  thus,  the 
singular  being  followed  by  the  plural : — 

Teb.  mu-ba,  ma-mi,  lima,  n-zin,  si-zi,  lu-zin. 

Sh.      MIMtA,  MU-MI,  UI-MA,  N-DZIN,  TJI-ZWI,  RU-DZIN,  KA-TU. 

Some  few  irregularities  and  difierences  occur,  but  they  need 
not  be  noticed  here. 


THE  ARTICLE. 

The  article  is  represented  in  Tebele  by  one  of  the  vowels  a, 
i,  or  u,  standing  immediately*  before  the  prefix,  thus — 
u-mn,  i-li,  i-n,  i-si,  u-lu;  aba,  i-mi,  a-ma,  i-zin,  i-zi;  u-bu, 


"fh 


he  article  is  absent  in  Shuna,  but  traces  of  it  or  its  influ- 


ence remain,  e.y. — 

NDA   BONE  TJINU^NDA  BONA   ITJINU,  the  A  of  BONA  COaloSClDg 

with  the  lost  article  i  of  itjinu,  to  form  b. 


(     xiv     ) 


THE  NOUN. 
Table  op  Noun  Classes. 


Pbspix. 

Tebsle. 

1 

Shuita. 

Bhslibh. 

8.    P. 

Singular. 

Plural. 

Singular. 

Plural. 

mu-ba 

u-mu-ntu 

a-ba-ntu 

1 

1  MU-NU 

BA-NU 

person 

mu-mi 

u-mu-dwa 

i-mi-dwa 

i  MU-HWE 

MI-HWB 

crack 

li-ma 

i-li-kuba 

a-ma-kuba 

RI-BADZA 

MA-BADZA 

hoe 

n-zin 

i-n-komo 

i-zin-komo 

N-GOMBE 

DZIN-GOMBE 

beast 

Sl-Zl 

i-si-ja 

i-zi-ja 

TJI-DYA 

ZWI-DYA 

vessel 

lu-zin 

u-lu-hlobo 

i-zin-hlobo 

RU-DZI 

DZIN-DZI 

species 

ka-tu 

KA-NA 

TU-NA 

child 

ba 

n-bu-tjani 

BU-HWA 

grass 

gu 

u-gn-dhla 

GU-DYA 

food 

pa 

I  PA-ZWIMBO 

wale 

Notes  on  Noun  Classes. 
Mu-Ba. 
Various  forms  of  prefix — 

TEBELE.  SHUNA. 

Sing.    Umu,  nm,  u.  mu,  mo,  u,  mnu,  mnr. 

Phir.    Aba,  o.  ba,  wa. 

The  Tebele  u-o  may  be  considered  a  sub-class. 

This  class  mainly  comprises  names  of  persons,  nouns  relating 
to  persons,  with  a  few  names  of  animals. 

In  Tebele,  when  a  common  noun  is  taken  as  the  name  of  a  per- 
son, the  article  (not  the  whole  prefix)  is  changed,  if  necessary, 
to  u,  that  being  the  prefix  used  for  all  personal  names,  e./y. 
A-ma-zwi  (words),  being  taken  as  a  name,  becomes  U-mazwi. 

Mu-Mi. 

Various  forms  of  prefix — 

TKBKLE.  SHUNA. 

Sing,     umu,  urn.  mu,  mo,  m,  mnt,  mnr. 

Pitir.    imi,  im.  mi,  m. 

Hence  in  Shuna  singular  and  plural  forms  are  sometimes 
alike,  e.g.,  sing.  m(u)oyo,  heart ;  plur.  m(i)oyo,  hearts. 

Many  names  of  trees,  and  generally  things  like  trees  in  form, 
or  connected  with  vegetable  life,  belong  to  this  class. 


(       XV       ) 

Li-Ma. 

Various  forms  of  prefix — 

TFBKLK.  8HUNA. 

Sing,     ill,  li,  i.  ri,  i,  and  absent. 

Phir.    ama,  ma.  ma. 

The  notion  of  hardness  or  unproductiveness  is  supposed  by 
some  to  characterize  nouns  of  this  class. 

N-ZiN. 

Various  forms  of  prefix — 

TFBELB.  8HUNA. 

Sing,    in,  im.  n,  m,  i. 

Plur.    izi,  zi,  izin,  zin,  izim,         dzi,  zr,  dzin,  zin,  dzim,  zim, 

zim,  in,  im.  n,  m,  ji,  jim,  jin. 

"Many  names  of  animals  and  artificial  objects  belong  to  this 
class." 

Lu-ZiN. 

Various  forms  of  prefix — 

TEBELE.  8HUNA. 

Sing,    nln,  In.  ru,  rhu. 

J^lur.    Same  as  plural  of  n-zin  class. 

A  notion  of  length  is  ascribed  to  nouns  of  this  class. 


Tji-Zwi. 

Various  forms  of  prefix- 

- 

Sing. 
Mur. 

TF.BKLE. 

isi,  si. 
izi,  zi. 

TJI. 
ZWI, 

8HUNA. 
DZI. 

This  class  often  has  a  diminutive  signification,  e.g.  tji-oomo, 
a  little  hill. 

Tji  is  used  as  prefix  to  the  imperative  to  give  additional 
emphasis  to  an  order  or  direction. 

Tji  is  sometime?  used  as  a  prefix  to  denote  the  language  of 
the  country  referred  to  by  the  root  word. 

Ka-Tu. 
Not  belonqrinp  to  Tebele.     It  has  a  diminutivo  meaning,  e./;. 
MU-ANA,  a  child  :  ka-na  ( =  ka-ana),  a  little  child. 
Father  Torrends,  in  his  Bantu  Grammar,  says:  "  We  must  con- 


(    xvi     ) 


sider  as  belonging  to  the  class  ka  such  words  as  KAMUE=once. 
For  though  from  an  European  point  of  view  we  might  consider 
them  adverbs,  they  are  nevertheless  true  substantives  from  the 
Bantu  standpoint.  In  Kaffir  (and  Tebele)  the  classifier  ka  has 
been  retained  exclusively  for  such  words." 

Bu. 
Various  forms  of  prefix — 

TEBELE.  SHtJNA. 

Sing,  and  Flur.    Ubn,  bu.  Bu,  bh(u),  hu,  u,  wu. 

Names  of  qualities  and  abstract  nouns  belong  to  this  class. 

Gu. 

Various  forms  of  prefix — 

TEBELE.  SHUNA. 

Sing,  and  Plur.    Ugu,  nku,  Gu,  hu,  u. 

gu,  ku. 

In  this  class  are  all  verbal  nouns,  or  such  as  are  formed  of  the 
infinitive  of  the  verb.  Gu.  GU  is  frequently  used  of  any  class 
as  an  indeterminative  prefix. 

Pa. 

Not  belonging  to  Tebele.  Pa,  gu  and  mu  are  locative  classi- 
fiers, hovering,  as  it  were,  between  substantive  prefixes  and 
prepositions  ;  e.g.  Pa  musha  pangu,  at  our  (my)  town. 


CASES  OF  NOUNS. 

In  Tebele  and  Shuna  there  are  five  cases  in  nouns :— Nomina- 
tive, Accusative,  Vocative,  Genitive,  and  Locative. 

The  Nominative  and  Accusative,  the  cases  of  the  subject  and 
object  of  a  sentence  respectively,  are  one  in  form  always.  It  is 
this  form  which  appears  in  the  vocabularies,  and  comprises  the 
substantive  proper  and  its  prefix. 

The  Vocative,  the  case  of  calling  attention,  is  the  same  as  the 
Nominative  with  the  initial  vowel  of  the  prefix  (if  any)  elided. 

The  Genitive,  the  case  of  possession,  is  formed  by  prefixing 
(1)  a  part  of  the  pronoun  denoting  the  thing  possessed,  to  (2) 


(     xvii     ) 

the  noun  denoting  the  possessor,  by  the  aid  of  (3)  the  Genitive 
particle  A  (  =  of). 

e.g.  inkomo  zenkosi  =  the  cattle  of  the  kin^,  where 
(1)  z,  a  part  of  the  pronoun  zi,  denoting  izlnkomo,  the  thing 

}x>ssessed  is  prefixed  Xo 
•  2)  inkosi,  the  noun  denoting  the  possessor  by  aid  of 
(8)  a,  the  Genitive   particle    tlius— zenkosi  =  z-(a-i)-nkosi. 

Ingubo  yomfana,  where  yomfaiia=iHa-Ti)-infana. 

Inombe  dzashe- the  cattle  of  the  king,  where  dzashe= 

DZ-A-SHE. 

MUSHA  woMUNr=the  village  of  a  person,  where  woMiNr 

=  U-(A-r}-ML'Nr.     Note  the  survival  of  the  lost  Shuna 

article  (I')muxu. 

In  Tebele  when  the  word  denoting  the  possessor  is  a  proper 

noun,  ka  (  =  g(n)-a=it  of),  is  placed  before  the  word  standing 

for  the  possessor,  e.g. — 

nmfo  ka  Lobeng:ula=umfana  ka  Lobengula= child  (son  or 
daughter)  of  Loben^ula. 

The  Locative,  the  case  denoting  '•  place  where,"  and  represented 
in  English  by  the  prepositions  to,  at,  from,  by,  in,  etc.,  is  formed 
in  Tebele  by  changing  the  initial  vowel  to  e  or  o,  and  the  final 
vowel  if  a  to  eni.  e  to  eni,  i  to  ini,  o  to  eni.  or  weni,  u  to  wini, 
with  the  necessary  euphonic  chanj^es  in  the  heart  of  the  word  : 

e.g.  abantn  becomes  ebantwini  =  among  (etc.)  the  people, 
unyawo  onvaweni  =on  (etc.)  the  foot, 

inkomo       .,        enkomeni  =  with  (etc.)  the  cattle, 
umuti  emutini     =  in  (etc.)  the  medicine, 

iiizwe  ..        elizweni    =  in  (etc.)  the  country. 

iguma         „        egumeni    =  in  (etc.)  the  yard. 

Iti  some  proper  names  the  initial  vowel  only  is  changed,  and 
somotinios  the  Locative  case  is  replaced  by  the  use  of  pre- 
positions. 

e.g.  Endnba  =to  (etc.)  Induba 

Gu  Bulawayo  =  to  (etc.)  Bulawayo. 

In  Shuna  the  prei)osition8  pa,  gu,  Mt%  supply  the  place  of  the 
Locative  case.    Yet  notice  pamusiia  PANr.u  =  to  my  town. 
E8iKU=at  night. 


(     xviii     ) 


THE  PRONOUNS. 
Table  of  Tebele  Personal  Pronouns. 


Class. 

Singular. 

Plural. 

1  pers. 

Simple. 

Emphatic. 

Simple. 

Emphatic. 

mu-ba, 

ni 

mina 

si 

tina 

2  pers. 

u  (ace.  gu) 

wena 

li 

nma 

• 

3  jyers. 

u  {ace.  mu) 

yena 

ba 

bona 

mu-mi 

u 

wona 

i 

yona 

li-ma 

li 

lona 

a 

wona 

n-zin 

i 

yona 

Zl 

zona 

si-zi 

SI 

sona 

zi 

zona 

lu-zin 

lu 

lona 

zi 

zona 

bu 

bu 

bona 

g^^ 

S^ 

gwona,  or 
kona 

Except  in  the  two  instances  indicated  above,  all  forms  are 
alike  in  both  nom.  and  ace.  cases.  For  the  3rd  pers.  sing.  ace. 
the  contracted  form  m  is  used  before  a  vowel. 


Table  of  Shuna  Personal  Pronouns. 

CUase. 

Singular. 

Plural. 

Simple. 

Emphatic. 

Simple. 

Emphatic. 

mu-ba  Ipers. 

NDI 

IMI 

TI 

ISU,  ISI 

2  per.s: 

u  {acc.  Gu) 

iwe 

MU 

IMNWE 

3  pers. 

u,a  (acc.MU) 

lYE 

BA  (WA) 

JBO  (IWO) 

mu-mi 

u 

UYO 

I 

lYO 

ri-ma 

RI  (Jl) 

IRQ  (IJO) 

A 

AWO 

n-dzir 

I 

lYO 

DZI  (Jl) 

IDZO  (IJO) 

tji-zwi 

TJI 

ITJO 

zwi  (dzi) 

IZWO  (IDZO) 

ru-dzin 

GU  (RU) 

UGO   (URO) 

DZI  (Jl) 

IDZO  (IJO) 

ka-tu 

ka 

IKO 

TU 

ITO 

bu 

BU  (HU,  gu) 

UBO  (UHWO) 

g« 

GU  (IIU) 

UGO 

pa 

PA 

(     xix     ) 


There  are  many  varieties  of  form  in  the  Shuna  pers.  pron., 
but  these  may  be  regarded  as  fundamental.  A  few  other  forms 
are  given  in  brackets. 

POSSESSIVE   PRONOUNS. 

Possessive  Pronouns  are  composed  of  three  parts,  connected 
in  the  following  order : — 

(1)  A  part  or  whole  of  the  personal  pronoun  denoting  the 
thing  possessed. 

(2)  The  possessive  (genitive)  particle  A. 

(3)  A  part  of  the  pronoun  denoting  the  possessor.  This  is 
generally  in  Tebele  the  first  syllable,  and  in  Shuna  the  second 
syllable  of  the  emphatic  form  of  the  personal  pronoun,  with  ex- 
ceptions. 

umuzi  wabo  =  their  town,  where  wabo=ii-a-bo. 

(1)  U,  the  pronoun  denoting  the  thing  possessed. 

(2)  a,  the  possessive  particle. 

(3)  bo,  the  first  syllable  of  the  emphatic  personal  pronoun, 
in  Shuna 

ML'.SHA  WABO=their  town,  where  wabo  =  u-a-bo;  bo  being 
the  second  syllable  of  the  emphatic  personal  pronoun. 


Table  op 

Po.ssESSivE  Pronouns. 

TIBII.S. 

Shuna. 

Sinfnilar. 

riaral. 

SiDgulnr. 

Plural. 

Claa^ 

I 

1 

1 

2 

1 

2 

1 

2 

f(l) 

mi 

itn 

NGU 

IDU 

mu-ba  <  (2) 

wa 

ko 

ba 

inn 

WA 

KO 

BA 

INYU 

C(3) 

ke 

bo 

KE 

HO 

mu-mi 

wa 

wo 

ya 

yo 

WA 

WO 

YA 

YO 

li-ma 

la 

lo 

(a)a 

wo 

11 A 

RO 

(A)A 

WO 

n-zin 

ya 

yo 

za 

zo     j 

YA 

YO 

DZA 

DZO 

81 -zi 

sa 

80 

za 

zo 

T.IA 

TJO 

ZWA 

ZWO 

lu-'/iu 

Iwa 

lo 

za 

zo 

(iWA 

RO 

DZA 

DZO 

ka-tu 

KA 

KO 

TA 

TO 

bu 

ba 

bo 

BA 

BO 

K" 

gwa   ko 

OWA 

KO 

In  column  1,  singular  and  plural,  is  found  the  part  of  the 


(      XX      ) 


pronoun  standing  for  the  thing  possessed,  with  the  genitive 
particle  a  attached  ;  in  column  2  is  found  the  part  standing  for 
the  possessor. 

Thus  any  part  in  column  1,  singular  or  plural,  may  be  joined 
to  any  part  in  column  2,  singular  or  plural,  according  to  the 
class  and  number  of  the  "  possessed  "  and  "  possessor." 

e.g.  lazo  is  a  possessive  pronoun,  indicating  that  something 
singular  of  the  class  li-ma  is  possessed  by  something  plural  of 
either  of  the  classes  n-zin,  si-zi,  lu-zin. 

And  in  Shuna  yaro  means  that  something,  either  singular  of 
N-ziN  or  plural  of  mu-mi,  is  possessed  by  something  singular  of 
Ri-MA  or  RU-ziN.  In  each  column  2  is  given  the  forms  for  the 
three  persons  of  mu-ba  class. 

Note  that  in  column  2,  plural,  Tebele  and  Shuna,  the  i  of  itu, 
inn,  iDU  and  inyu,  coalesces  with  the  possessive  a  to  form  e,  e. 
Thus— 

isibaya  setii=our  kraal,  where  setii=sa-itu. 

BANU  BENYU=your  people,  where  benyu=ba-inyu. 


CONJUNCTIVE   PRONOUNS. 

Sometimes  called  Prepositional  Pronouns.  They  are  used 
with  conjunctions  and  prepositions,  and  except  in  the  three 
persons  mu-ba  class,  they  are  the  same  as  the  "  possessor  "  (col. 
2)  pronouns  of  the  last  table. 


Tebblb. 

Shuita.. 

Class. 

Sing. 

Plural. 

Singular. 

Plural. 

( 

mi 

ti 

IMI 

ISU  (IDU) 

mu-ba    < 

we 

ni 

IWE  (DRI) 

INI  (IMNWB) 

( 

ye 

bo 

lYE  (ARI) 

I  BO  (bARI) 

mu-mi 

wo 

yo 

IWO  (IRI) 

lYO  (ARl) 

li-ma 

lo 

wo 

IRO  (RIRE) 

IWO  (WARl) 

n-zin 

yo 

zo 

lYO 

IDZO  (dZIRI) 

Sl-Zl 

so 

zo 

ITJO 

IZWO  (dziri) 

lu-zi 

lo 

zo 

IRO  (RURI) 

IDZO  (dziri) 

ka-tu 

IKO 

I  TO 

bu 

bo 

I  BO 

gu 

ko 

"'•^        . 

,.'             .      '"   '. 

(    txi    ) 


Gn  compounded  with  mi,  ti,  ni,  bo  generally  makes  gimi, 
giti,  gini,  and  gibo. 
e.g.  Buya  lazo  =  Return  with  them  (cattle). 

Wa  figa  giti      =He  arrived  at  home  (lit.  to  us). 

S'a  sigwa  nayo  =  I  was  cut  by  it  (knife). 
Generally  that  form  of  the  preposition  is  used,  in  Shuna,  to 
which  NA  is  suffixed. 

Ba  no  buya  panemi  (=pa-na-imi)  They  are  coming  to  me. 

Enda  naye  =  Go  with  him. 

Nda  robha  na  iye=I  was  hit  by  him. 

Gara  PARiRE=Stay  by  it  (hoe). 

Ndi  nbnda  nbmnwe=I  am  going  with  you. 

Ndi  no  bva  ounb  iwo=I  come  from  it  (garden). 


DEMONSTRATIVE    PRONOUNS.     TEBELE. 
Singular  Number. 


ClMS. 


mu-ba 

mu-mi 

li-ma 

n-zin 

si-zi 

lu-zin 

bu 

gu 


This. 


lo 

lo 

leli 

le 

lest 

lolu 

lobu 

logu 


Tbat.  That  over  there.       That  far  away 


lowo 

lowo 

lelo 

leyo 

leso 

lolo 

lobe 

logo 


lowaya 

lowaya 

leliya 

ley  a 

lesiya 

loluya 

lobuya 

loguya 


lowayana 

lowayana 

leliyana 

leyana 

lesiyaria 

loluyaiia 

lobuyana 

loguyana 


Plural  Numbbr. 


CimM. 

TheM. 

Those. 

ThoM  over  there. 

Those  far  a«r«]r. 

rauba 

laba 

labo 

labaya 

labayana 

mu-mi 

le 

leyo 

leya 

leyana 

li-ma 

la  wa) 

lawo 

lawaya 

lawayana 

n-zin 

lezi 

lezo 

leziya 

leziyana 

SI  Zl 

lezi 

lezo 

leziya 

leziyana 

lu-zin 

lezi 

lezo 

leziya 

leziyana 

(     xxii     ) 


DEMONSTRATIVE   PRONOUNS. 
Singular  Number. 


SHUNA. 


Class. 

mu-ba 
mu-mi 


This. 


tji-zwi 


bu 


gu 


UYU,  lYB 
UYU,    lYE, 

IHOYU 
IRI,    IRIRE, 

IRORl 
ILOLI,  IJI 
lYE,    lYOYE, 

lYOYI 
ITJE,  ITJOTJB, 

ITJETJIYA 
URU,    IRURI, 

UGU,  IGITIU, 

IGOGU 
HUGU,  IGOGU 


UGU 
IGOGU 


That. 


That  over 
there. 


UYO 

UYO,    lYOYO, 

IHOYO 
IRO,  IRORO 

ILOLO,  IJO 
lYO,  lYOYO 

ITJO,  ITJOTJO 

URO 

UGO 

IRUGO 

HUGO 

IGOGO 

IHOHO 

UGO 


UYA,  OYA 
OYA 


ERIYA 


EJIYA 
EYA 


ETJIYA 


URUYA 
UGWIYA 


HUGUYA 


UGUYA 


That  far  away. 


lYEUYA 

lYOlTYA 

IHOHIIYA 

IRORIYA 

IJOJIYA 

ILOLI  Y  A 

lYOIYA 

ITJOTJIYA 

UYARUGO 

IGOGU  YA 

IGOGUYA 
IHOHUYA 

IGOGUYA 


Plural  Number. 


Class. 

These. 

Those. 

Those  over 
there. 

Those  far  away. 

mu-ba 

AHA 

ABO,  IBO 

BAYA 

IBABA 

I  BOB  A 

IBOBAYA 

mu-mi 

lYI 

lYA,  AYA 

lYO 

lYOYI 

lYOYO 

lYOYIYA 

ri-ma 

AYA 

AYA 

AYO 

IWAWAYA 

IWOWA,  A  WO 

IWA 

IWOWAYA 

n-dzin 

IDZI,  EDZI 
IDZODZE 

IDZO 
IDZODZO 

EDZIYA 

IJOJI 

IJOJO 

IJIYA 

IJOJIYA 

tji-zwi 

IZWI,  ezwi 

IZWO 

EZWI  Y  A 

IZWOZWI 

IZWOZWO 

IZWOZWIYA 

IDZI,  EDZI 

IDZO 

EDZIYA 

IDZODZE 

IDZODZO 

ru-dzin 

IDZI,  EDZI 
IDZODZE 

IDZO 
IDZODZO 

EDZIYA 

IJOJI 

IJOJO 

IJOJIYA 

In  the  above  taWes  where  several  forms  are  given,  the  first 
placed  is  the  most  usual. 


(     xxiii     ) 


PREDICATIVE    PRONOUNS. 


Class. 

Singnlar. 

Plural. 

mu-ba 

nafin  (umnntti) 

nampa  (abantn) 

mu-mi 

nanku  (umfula) 

nansi  (imifula) 

li-raa 

nanti  (iknba) 

nanka  (amakuba) 

n-zin 

nansi  (inkomo) 

nanzi  ( inkomo  j 

Sl-Zl 

nansi  (isija) 

nanzi  (izija) 
nanzi  (inkezo) 

lu-zin 

nantu  (ukezo) 

bu 

narapn  (utjani) 

pu 

nanku  i^ugudhla) 

e.g.  ]ui!i(ii)  ninimta^ 
namp(n)  ntjani^ 


here  (is)  a  person, 
here  (is)  the  grass. 


ClSM. 

Singalar. 

Plaral. 

mu-ba 

HOYA,  HOYU  (MUNU) 

ABA,  AWU  (BANU) 

rau-mi 

HOYA,  HOYU  (MUNDA) 

lYO,  EYI  (MINDA) 

ri-ma 

ERI,  EJI  (BADZA) 

AYA,  OWA  (MABADZA) 

n-zin 

BYE,  EYI  (INOMBE) 

EDZl,  EJI  (INOMBB) 

tji-zwi 

CTJI  ITJISHU  (TJII)ZA) 

EDZI,  EZWI  (ZWIDZA) 

ru-dzin 

EGO,  HOGG;  HOGU  (RUGW 

'AKU) 

EDZI,  EJI  (DZIGWAKU) 

bu 

EGO,  HOGU,  HOHU  (BUHWA) 

g« 

BOO,  HOGA  (OUDTA) 

e.g.  EYE  INOMBE  =here  (is)  a  head  of  cattle. 
EZWI  zwii>ZA  =  here  are  the  vessels. 

The  final  vowel  in  the  above  forms  may  be  changed  to  'o,' 
with  the  meaning,  "  there  it  is." 


(     xxiv     ) 

1 

«} 

II 

< 

o 

d 

1 

> 

"A 

i! 

1 

s 

II 

1 

s 

1 

> 

S 

1 

s 

1 

i 

1 

TI  NO  GARA 
MU  NO  GARA 
BA  NO  GARA 
I  NO  GARA 
A  NO  GARA 
DZI  NO  GARA 
ZWI  NO  GARA 
DZI  NO  GARA 
TU  NO  GARA 

< 

< 

o 

o 

< 

< 

-< 

< 
o 

o 

< 
< 

w 

i 

OQ 

NDI  NO  GARA 
U  NO  GARA 
U  NO  GARA 
U  NO  GARA 
RI  NO  GARA 
I  NO  GARA 
TJI  NO  GARA 
GU  NO  GARA 
KA  NO  GARA 
BU  NO  GARA 
GU  NO  GARA 

o 

I—I 

p 

>; 

a 

mu-ba  1 

mu-mi 

ri-ma 

n-zin 

tji-zwi 

ru-zin 

ka-tu 

bu 

g^ 

o 

< 

< 
o 

o 

Q 

O 
1 

g 

si  ya  hlala 
li  ya  hlala 
ba  ya  hlala 
i  ya  hlala 
a  ya  hlala 
zi  ya  hlala 
zi  ya  hlala 
zi  ya  hlala 

1 

o 

1 

fii  ya  hlala 
u  ya  hlala 
n  ya  hlala 
n  ya  hlala 
li  ya  hlala 
i  ya  hlala 
si  ya  hlala 
In  ya  hlala 
bu  ya  hlala 
gu  ya  hlala 

d 
o 

d 

■»-> 

iH  CM  CO 

J      'e  C3  d  ^  .e 

The  Shun 

BO  GARA,  etc 

(       XXV       ) 


t 


i 

I 


1 

A  TI  OARI 
A  MU  (iARI 
A  HA  OARI 
A  I  OARI 
A  A  GARI 
A  DZI  OARI 
A  ZWI  OARI 
A  DZI  OARI 
A  TU  GARI 

i 

s 

A  NDI  OARI 
A  U  OARI 
A  U  OARI 
A  U  OARI 
A  RI  OARI 
A  I  OARI 
A  TJI  OARI 
A  GU  OARI 
A  KA  OARI 
A  BU  GARI 
A  OU  OARI 

1 

g              g.?   'i'.-ii   «J   3   3 

Plond. 

ka  si  hlali 
ka  li  hlali 
ka  ba  hlali 
ka  i  hlali 
ka  a  hlali 
ka  zi  hlali 
ka  zi  hlali 
ka  zi  hlali 

i 

1 

ka  Hi  hlali 
ka  n  hlali 
ka  a  hlali 
ka  u  hlali 
ka  li  hlali 
ka  i  hlali 
ka  si  hlali 
ka  lu  hlali 
ka  bu  hlali 
ka  gu  hlaU 

1 

5               G'^    S'v.^-^   U) 

a 


o 
u 

2d, 
o  "^ 


'E  -  ^^ 

a     ^  2  ^ 


TS 

©t3   «w 

5 

>  is  s> 

fj 

e3  '-^ 

~12 

o 

*z:t  Q 

_,  m  «, 

§ 

fl    ^  ^ 

o 

>-  s  « 

t^ 

^-^^ 

{jj 

®5  s 

> 

07    CC    ^ 

.2 

'^   «   o 

CO 

S  o^ 

®  X)    ® 

S.2 

nig 

%< 

,c  o 

CO   -k-> 

CO   ;-. 

® 

cCpC 


% 


m 


S  '" 


03 


Is 

o  < 


i^g 


z  ^ 


(    xxvi    ) 


i 

a 

TI  SINGA  GARI 
MU  SINGA  GARI 
BA  SINGA  GARI 
I  SINGA  GARI 
A  SINGA  GARI 
DZI  SINGA  GARI 
ZWI  SINGA  GARI 
DZI  SINGA  GARI 
TU  SINGA  GARI 

bo 

G 

NDI  SINGA  GARI 
U  SINGA  GARI 
U  SINGA  GARI 
U  SINGA  GARI 
RI  SINGA  GARI 
I  SINGA  GARI 
TJI  SINGA  GARI 
GU  SINGA  GARI 
KA  SINGA  GARI 
BU  SINGA  GARI 
GU  SINGA  GARI 

1 

mu-ba  1 

mu-mi 

ri-ma 

n-zin 

tji-zwi 

ru-zin 

ka-tu 

bu 

gu 

1 

si  fia  hlali 
li  fia  hlali 
ba  fia  hlali 
i  fia  hlali 
a  fia  hlali 
zi  fia  hlali 
zi  fia  hlali 
zi  fia  hlali 

i 

bo 

fii  fia  hlali 
u  fia  hlali 
a  fia  hlali 
n  fia  hlali 
li  fia  hlali 
i  fia  hlali 
si  fia  hlali 
In  fia  hlali 
bn  fia  hlali 
gn  fia  hlali 

1 

,-(<MC0 

8  .g 


2 

TI  TJA  GARA 
MU  TJA  GARA 
BA  TJA  GARA 

1 

QQ 

NDI  TJA  GARA 
U  TJA  GARA 
U  TJA  GARA 

1 

rau-ba  1 
„      2 
„      3 

1 

3 

si  sa  hlala 
li  sa  hlala 
ba  sa  hlala 

and  so  on  for 
all  classes. 

c 

fii  sa  hlala 
n  sa  hlala 
n  sa  hlala 

1 

iHCNCO 

(     xxvii     ) 


1 

A  Tl  TJA  GAR  I 
A  Mil  TJA  GAUI 
A  BA  TJA  GAUI 

u 

OQ 

A  NDI  TJA  OARI 
A  U  TJA  OARI 
A  II  TJA  OARI 

1 

B 

i 

ka  si  sa  hlali 
ka  li  sa  hlali 
ka  ba  sa  hlali 

and  so  on  for 
all  classes. 

1 

ka  Hi  sa  hlali 

ka  u  sa  hlali 
ka  a  sa  hlali 

1 

d    I 


1 

81  NO  GARA 

Present. 

1 

NDI  NO  GARA 

Same  as  the  simple 

1 

B 

1 

86  si  hlala 
86  U  hlala 
86  ba  hlala 

and  so  on  for  all 
classes. 

.a 

c 

-as 
■•ass 

Sxo 

1 

(     xxviii     ) 


2 

1 

A  TI  BERU  TA  GARA 
A  MU  BERU  MWA  GARA 
A  BA  BERU  BA  GARA 

a 

CO 

A  NDI  BERU  NDA  GARA 
A  U  BERU  WA  GARA 
A  U  BERU  WA  GARA 

1 

mu-ba  1 

:;  1 

fi^ 

a  si  ka  hlali 
a  li  ka  hlali 
a  ba  ka  hlali 

and  so  on  for 
all  classes. 

i 
I 

c 

a  fii  ka  hlali 
a  u  ka  hlali 
a  u  ka  hlali 

^ 

i-lOJCO 

a 

< 

O 


a 

FQ 


.2 
% 

> 


5z;     ^ 


1 

a 

TI  JIMB  TI  GARE 
MU  JIME  MU  GARE 
BA  JIME  BA  GARE 

1 

mu-ba  1  i   NDI  JIME  NDI  GARE 
,,       2|   U  JIMEU  GARE 
„       3     U  JIME  U  GARE 

1 

si  ze  si  hlale 
li  ze  li  hlale 
ba  ze  ba  hlale 

and  so  on  for 
all  classes. 

c 

fii  ze  fii  hlale 
u  ze  u  hlale 
u  ze  n  hlale 

J 

mu-ba  1 
„     3 

(     xxix    ) 


B 
o 


^ 


I 


< 

c: 

1 

ARA 
A  GA 
3ARA 

E 

^^: 

S:  = 

h^^ 

^  -  <: 

H  S  = 

-< 

as 

i 

-«:<!-< 

c2  »:  SI 

Q    w    O 

n 

55   <   -< 

H^^ 

5H  h 

S5  :=  =3 

r-l<NCO 

1 

■?  - 

u, 

s 

««3  »^ 

rars^   o    . 

1 

5« 

©  ©  »     cfl    O 

hoS^bo^-. 

-i'^M  §  - 

. 

lale 
lale 

A 

q-^-^ 

& 

«  0  c^ 

s 

®  ®  « 

OB 

^bobp 

J 

;a00 

^<NCO 

-?     .. 

X 

s» 

a 

1 

^ 


i 

A  TI  TI  TA  GARA 
AMUTIMWAGARA 
A  BA  TI  BA  GARA 

A  NDI  TI  NDA  GARA 
A  U  TI  WA  GARA 
A  U  TI  WA  GARA 

1 

s 

i 

a  si  ge  si  hlale 
a  li  ge  li  hlale 
a  ba  ge  ba  hlaU 

and  so  on  for  all 
classes. 

1 

alligefiihlale 
A  u  ge  u  hlale 
a  u  ge  u  hlale 

1 

mn-ba  1 

(       XXX       ) 


§ 

^ 


^  ^  ^ 
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A  U  NA  GU  GARA 
A  U  NA  GU  GARA 

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a  si  hlalana 
a  11  hlalana 
a  ba  hlalana 

and  so  on  for  all 
classes. 

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to 
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WA  KA  WA  (JAKA 

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sa  ge  sa  hlala 
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ba  ge  ba  hlala 

and  so  on  for  all 
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wa  ge  wa  hlala 
wa  ge  wa  hlala 

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A  BA  NU  BA  KA 

GARA 

1 

a 
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mu-ba  1  \  A   NDA   NU  NDA  KA 
(           GARA 
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„       3  i  A  U  NU  U  KA  GARA 

i 

d 

a  si  zafia  si  hlale 
a  11  zafia  11  hlale 

a  ha  zafia  ba  hlale 

and  so  on  for  all 
classes 

S 

afii  zafiafii  Male 
a  n  zafia  u  hlale 
a  n  zafia  u  hlale 

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TA  TI  GARA 
MWA  MU  GARA 
BA  BA  GARA 
YA  I  GARA 
A  A  GARA 
DZA  DZI  GARA 
ZWA  ZWI  GARA 
DZA  DZI  GARA 
TA  TU  GARA 

a 

NDA  NDI  GARA 
WA  U  GARA 
WA  U  GARA 
WA  U  GARA 
RA  RI  GARA 
YA  I  GARA 
TJA  TJI  GARA 
GWA  GU  GARA 
KWA  KU  GARA 
BA  BU  GARA 
GWA  GU  GARA 

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(li)  be  li  hlala 
ba  be  (ba)  hlala 
ibi  (be  +  i)  hlala i 
a  be  (a)  hlala 
(zi)  be  zi  hlala 
(zi)  be  zi  hlala 
(zi)  be  zi  hlala 

i 

(fii)  be  fii  hlala 
u  be  (u)  hlala 
u  be  (e)  hlala 
u  be  (u)  hlala 
(li)  be  li  hlala 
ibi(= be+i)  hlala 
(si)  be  si  hlala 
(In)  be  la  hlala 
bu  be  (bu)  hlala 
gu  be  (gu)  hlala 

^ 

mu-ba  1 

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rau-mi 

li-ma 

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si-zi 

lu-zin 

bu 

gu 

Im.perfect  Tense.    Indirect  Affirmative— 
I  was  sitting. 

1 

sa  si  hlala 
la  li  hlala 
ba  be  hlala 

and  so  on  for  all 
classes 

1 

na  fii  hlala 
wa  u  hlala 
wa  e  hlala 

1 

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(     xxxiii     ) 


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la  11  fia  hlali 
babe  fia  hlali 

and  so  on  for  ! 
all  classes.     | 

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lia  lii  lia  hlali 
wa  n  fia  hlali 
wae  fia  hlali 

1 

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WA  KA  OARA 
WA  KA  OARA 

1 

mu-ba  1 

;:  1 

1 

si  hlezi 
li  hlezi       1 
ba  hlezi      • 

and  so  on  for  ' 
all  classes 

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n  hlezi 

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li  ya  gu  hlala 
ba  ya  gu  hlala 

nd  so  on  for  all 
classes 

1 

1 

i 

1 

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li  yi  gu  hlala 
ba  yi  gu  hlala 

and  so  on  for  all 
classes. 

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1     08  eS  eg 

1 

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fii  ya  gu  hlala 
u  ya  gu  hlala 
u  ya  gu  hlala 

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a  u  yi  gu  hlal 
a  u  yi  gu  hlal 

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(      XXXV      ) 


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1    S 

(njene)  NDI  garb 

(njbnb)  u  garb 
(njbnb)  u  garb 

\i 

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1 

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(uba)  li  hlale 
(uba)  ba  hlale 

and  so  on  for 
all  classes. 

1 

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(nba)  u  hlale 
(nba)  u  hlale 

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GARB 

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a 

(uba)  si  fta  hlale 
(uba)  li  na  hlale 

(uba),  ba  fta  hlale 

and  so  on  for  all 
classes. 

1 

(uba)  fti  fta  hlale 
(uba)  n  fta  hlale 
(uba)  a  fta  hlale 

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A  KDI  NGA  GARE 
A  U  NGA  GARB 
A  A  NGA  GARE 

J 

mn-ba  1 

i 

s 

a  si  nge  Male 
a  li  nge  Male 
a  a  nge  Male 

and  so  on  for  all 
classes. 

OQ 

a  fii  ne  Male 
a  n  ne  Male 
a  a  fie  Male 

Ph 

tH(MCO 

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zihambela 
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another. 

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dhlana 

DVANA 

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VOCABULARY 


(No.  1.) 
ENG.-TEB.-SHUNA. 


EMOLISH. 

Abandon,  t*. 
Ability,  ii. 

Able,  culj. 

Abolish,  V. 
Abound,  v.  int. 
About,  prep. 
Above,  prep. 


Tjiya. 
Ama-ndhla. 

Lamandhla. 

aeda. 
Varna, 
^a. 

Peznlu  gu... 
Pezu  gn... 


Abroad     (in 

lands). 
Abscesti,  11. 
Absent,  adj. 


other  Ezizweiii. 


I-tumba. 
Ea  a  ko. 

Ea  ba  ko,  etc.,  ac- 
coi-ding    to    class 
of  subject. 
Absorb,  v.  Nata. 

Abstain,  ».,  tee  "  Fast." 
Absurd,  to  be,  v.  intr.  Hlegisa,  v.  tr. 
Abundance,  n.  Ubu-nefii. 

Gu-nefii. 
Abundance  of  food.     I-nala. 

„      to  obtain,  v.  Tjaya  inala. 
.Abundant,  adj. 


SlYA. 

Ma-simba. 

N-JERE. 

Namasimba. 

Nesimba. 

Pedza. 

Na. 

Pezhuqu  pa... 
Pazuru  pa... 
Pamsoro  pa... 

Gu  DENOA  GU... 
MU  DENG  A  MU... 
Gu   NEMNWE   INYIGA, 

I-MOTA  {ri-ma). 

A  A  PO. 

A  BA  PO,  etc.,  etc. 


MfJWA. 

Sbgidza. 
Br-ZHiNZHr. 
Wanda,  v.  intr. 


r.  Tjaya 
Ifefti. 


ZlIINZHI. 


Abu 


(    2    ) 


Ach 


ENGLISH. 

Abuse,  V. 

see  "  Scold." 
Accept,  V. 

Accident,  n. 

„         to  be  hurt 
b\^  V. 
Accompany,  v. 

According  to,  prep. 
Account  (of  an  inci- 
dent), n. 
Account  for  (goods), 

V. 

Account  of,  on... of. 
Account,     on    that, 

adv., 

see  "  Because." 

Accoutre,  v. 


TRBELE. 

Tetisa. 

Amugela. 

In-gozi. 
Gu  Dulawa 

nedhlozi. 
Pelegezela. 
Hamba  la. 

Na,  njefia. 
I-puno  {li-ma) 
In-daba. 
Landa. 


SHUN  A. 


Tug  A. 


I 


ako,  N'alogu. 


Hloma. 


Accoutrements,  n.      Izi-kali. 


Accusation,  n. 

false,  n. 


Accuse,  V. 

„        a  person 
falseb^  V. 
Accustomed,  to  be,  v 


I-cala  {li-ma). 
I-cebo  {li-ma). 


Niga  icala. 

Nigela  icala. 

Ceoa. 

Jayela. 


Ache,  V.  intr. 


Ache,  n. 


Bulala,  V.  tr.,  e.g., 
Isisu  si  ya  fiii  bu- 
lala =  the  stomach 
kills  me  =  I  have 
the  stomach-ache. 

Ubu-hlufiu. 


Gamutjira. 
Tambira. 

Gu     BURAIWA     MU- 
DZIMO. 

Pbregedza. 
Enda  na. 
Famba  na. 
Se. 

Ma-shoko. 
I-dama  {ri-ma). 

RONDA. 

Tebera. 

Na. 

Na-izozo. 

Nezo. 

Nekoko. 

Ndozwa. 

Bata  mappumo. 

Bata  maswimbq. 

BUDA. 
RONGA. 

Ma-swim  bo. 
Ma-pfumo. 

I-MOSWA. 
I-NEMA. 

Ma-roto. 
Ma-kuwa. 
Ma-nyepo. 
budza  moswa 
Pa  MOSWA. 

BUDZIRA   MOSWA. 

Tjeta. 
Dzibira. 
korobera. 
Buraya,  v.  tr. 
GWADZA,  V.  tr. 
Banda. 

DZIMBA. 


BU-GWADZI. 


Aci 


(    8    ) 


Ado 


EXQLISH. 

TEBELE. 

8HDXA. 

Acid,  adj. 

Luma,  V. 

RUMA,  V. 

Tjisa  r. 

Pisa,  v. 

Baba  r. 

Baba,  v. 

Acknowledge,  v. 

Vumela. 

BVUMFRA. 

Acquaintance,  n. 

Um-gane. 

I-shamnwari. 

Acquainted  with,  to 

be,  see  "  Know." 

Acquire,  v. 

Zuza. 

Wana. 

Acquit,  V. 

Yegela. 

Reqedza. 
Pembedza. 

SUNUNGURA. 

Across,  to  be,  v. 

Pambana. 

Pesana. 

Tjinjiga. 

„       place,  V. 

Pambanisa. 

Pesanidza. 
Tjinjigidza. 

„       prep. 

Petjeyagn... 

Pamiri  pa... 
gumiri  gu... 

Act,  V. 

Enza. 

ITA. 

Add,  V. 

Engeza. 

Pamidza. 

Add  to,  V. 

Engezelela. 

Pamidzira. 

Elegela. 

KWIRIGIRA. 

Adder,  Puff,  n. 

I-bululu. 

M-Vl'MBl. 

Address,   in    public, 

,  Tjumayela. 

Reba. 

t;. 

Rebetega. 
Taura. 

Adhere,  v. 

Namatela. 

Namatira. 

Adjacent,  adj. 

Akelana,  v. 

Bakirana,  v. 
Panupanu. 

Eduze  gu. 

Pedhlu. 

Hlafiana  la,  v. 

Shangana  na,  v. 

Adjust,  V. 

Lu&isa. 

Gadzira. 
Natsidza. 

RrRAMIDZA. 

Administrator,  n. 

In-dnna. 

She  {7nu-ba). 
M-KiiRr  {mu-ba). 
M-TJiNi)A  {inu'ha). 

Admirable,  atlj. 

Hie. 

Naka,  v. 

Admire,  v. 

Buga. 

Tari.sa. 

Admit,  V. 

Ngenisa. 

PiNZA.      NqUNIDZA. 

Adopt  (a  child),  v. 

Ondhla. 

Rera. 

Adorn,  v. 

Vunula. 

Simira. 

Ceca. 

BVARA. 

Cecisa. 

Sho.sga. 

Adu 


(     4     ) 


Ago 


Adulterate,  v. 
Adultery,  to  commit. 
Adulterer,  \  ^^ 
Adulteress,/ 


Advance,  v. 

Advise,  v. 

Adze,  n. 
Affair,  n. 

Affirm,  v. 

Afflict,  V. 


Afflicted,  to  be,  v., 
see  "  Distressed." 


TEBELE. 

Hla^anisala... 
Feba. 

Isi-febe. 

Hamba  painbili. 

Lulega. 

Is-anceli. 
In-daba. 
Um-landu. 
Tjo. 

Bulala.    Hlupa. 
Kataza. 

Hluijega. 
Hlutjwa. 
Bulawa. 


Affliction,  n.  In-hlupego. 

Afraid,  to  be,  v.  Saba.    Esaba. 


After,  prep. 


Afternoon,  n. 
Again,  adv. 


Emuva. 

Emva  gu... 

In-tambana. 

Pinda= repeat,  v.= 

Buya=return,  v.= 
Age  (of  a  pe»son),  v.  Imi-nyaga  (yake). 
Aged,  to  be,  v.  Guga  ( =  worn  out). 

Lupala. 

Data,  adj. 

Daladala  (em ph.). 
Agitated,  to  be  (men-  Papatega. 
tally),  V.  Pisega. 

Papazega. 

Didega. 


Agony,  w.,  sjee'Tain. 


8UUNA. 

Shanganidza  na... 

MOMBORA. 

I-MOMBO.      I-MOMHRB. 

I-GEKERE,  m. 

I-ZENGEA,  /. 

Famba  PAMBERI. 

TUNGAMIRA. 

BUDZA. 

RURAMIDZA. 

M-BEZHO. 

I-MAKA. 

I-MOSWA. 

Reba. 
Daro. 

BURAYA.      DZIDZA. 

Netsa.    Tamidza. 
Tambudza. 

DZIRA. 

Tambura. 
Netsega. 

BURAIWA. 

''Nda  bona  inamu." 

I-NAMU. 

Hya. 

TSHKA. 

Shurb. 

Ma-deko. 
Pama. 

DZOGA. 

Ma-kore  (ake). 
Shakara. 
Tana. 
Tjembera. 
KuRU,  adj. 
Fa  neshungu. 

VUNDUGA. 

totomoga. 

Ndi  nehana=Ndi  no 

VUNDUGA  =  1     am 

agitated. 


Agr 


(    6    ) 


Ali 


KXGLI8H. 

TEBBLE. 

8HUNA. 

Agrree  (together), 

Vumelana. 

BVIMIRANA. 

V.  intr. 

Dabirana. 

Garana. 

Tenderana. 

Agree  (to  a  thing), 

Vnmela. 

Bvumira.     Tendera. 

V.  tr. 

Dabira. 

Agreeable,  adj. 

Hie. 

Naka,  r. 

Agreement,  n. 

U-vumelano  {lu-zi). 

M-VUMIRANO. 

Ague,  n. 

U-quqo  {lu-z(). 

BVI'NDA,  V. 

Quqa,  V. 

Dedera,  v. 

Ahead,  adv. 

Pambili. 

Pamberi. 

Pambi  gu... 

Mberi.    Gumberi. 

Ahoy!  irit. 

Mina! 

Iwb! 
Nandiwe  ! 

Aim,  to  take,  v. 

Komba. 

Tendeoa. 

Qonda. 

TONDEfJA. 

Air,  n. 

Um-oya  {mu). 

Mnw-ando 

(MU-ANDU). 

Mnw-eya  (Mu-bya). 

Air  (clothes,  etc.),  v. 

Caya. 

NiGA. 

Alarm,  n.  (personal) 

U-valo  {lu),  e.g.  Ki 
lovalo  =  I     am 

L  I-hana. 

alarmed  = 

Ndi  nehana. 

„       an,  n. 

Um-kosi. 

I- MERE. 

„       to  raise  an,  v. 

Hlaba  umkosi. 

BURA   MERE. 
KiDZA    MERE. 
KrWA   MERE. 
RiDZA   OIIWO. 
VUNDUDZA. 

Manning,  to  be,  v. 

Sabega. 

Hyioa.    Hyisa. 
t.skwiga.    vunduga 

Alert,  to  be,  v. 

Oapela. 

Tj  EN J ERA. 

Xwaya. 
Twala  amehlo. 

Tarisika. 

Taramicirana. 

*'  U     ya    kitjimisa 

"  U  np:njere." 

amehlo  ake." 

Alight,  V. 

Ehla. 

Bl'RUKA. 
DeRI'KA. 

,      on,  V. 

Ehlela. 

RrRl'KIRA. 

Derikira. 

from  (as  from 

Ehliga. 

BlRIKA. 

horseback),  i'. 

Deruka. 

Mike,  to  be.  0. 

Fanana. 

Fanana. 

Ali 


(    6 


Alt 


ENGLISH. 

Alive,  to  be,  v. 


All,  adj. 


Allegiance,  to  own,  v. 
Alleviate  (pain),  v. 

Allied,  to  be,  v. 
Allot,  V.  tr. 


Allow  (permit),  v. 
Almost,  adv. 


Alone,  adj. 


Also,  conj. 
Alter,  V.  tr. 
Altered,  to  be. 
Although,  conj. 
Altogether,  adv. 


Zwa.    "  U  86  zwa  "  Hwa.  Nswa.  Nskwa. 
=  he  is  alive  =         IT  tja  hwa. 

U    TJI     RI    MPENYU  = 

he  is  still  a  living 
being. 
Onke,    with    prefix  Ose.   Baku  BOSB=all 
according  to  class,      people.     Ti  Ri  tosb 
as    sonke,    lonke,      =we  are  all  (here), 
bonke,     etc.       Si 
sonke = we  are  all 
(here). 
Konza. 

Tambisa  (ubuhlTifiTi).NYOROBEDZA 
(bugwadzi). 


Hlafiana. 

Abela. 

Ahluganisela. 


Vumela. 

Posa,  v.,  e.g. 
posa  fia  fa= 
most  died. 

Edwa.    Odwa. 

Ba  bodwa  = 

^i  liedwa  = 


Shangana. 
gobera.    goberera. 

DiMURIRA. 

Paradzanidzira. 
tsaitrira. 

BVIRIRA.      BVUMIRA. 

]&a  Ka,  Kanga,  Posa. 
I  al-  eg.  nda  kanga  nda 

FA=I  almost  died. 
Oga. 
Ba  ri  boga  =  they  are 

alone. 
Ndi  ri  ndoga=I  am 

alone. 
Kakarb.     Na. 
Shandura. 
Shanduga. 


Njalo.    La. 

Pendula. 

Penduga. 

Kona.    Lakona. 

Eiidawonye  =  in  one  Panu  pamnwb. 

place,  e.g.  si  sen- 

dawonye=we  are 

all  in  one  place  =  Ta   nga   ti  ri   panu 

PAMNWB. 

Onke^  e.g.  si  sonke,  Ose. 
or   si   sonkana= 
we  are  altogether.  Ti  Ri  tosb. 

Kanye,   e.g.  sa  figa  Kamnwb. 
kanye  =  we     ar- 
rived at  one  time=  Ta  ka  swiga  kamnwb. 


Alw 


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Ann 


K1IOL18H. 

TKBKI.S. 

SHUMA. 

Always,  adv. 

Insukn  zonke. 

Mazuba  osb. 

MiSI    YO.SE. 

Iminyaga  yonke. 

Makore  ose. 

Amaze,  «.  act. 

Manalisa. 

Shamidza. 
Tjenamisa. 

Amazement,    to    ex- 

Azisa. 

VUNDUDZA. 

press,  V. 

Babaza. 

ZiBISISA. 

Ambush,  to  lie  in,  r. 

,  see,  "  Lie  in  wait." 

Amiable,  to  be,  v. 

Tandega. 

DlGANWA. 

Lomusa,  adj. 

DlGA. 

Amidst,  prep. 

Pagati  gu... 

Mkati  ma... 
Pagati  pa... 

Ammunition,  n. 

Izi-poso. 

Ma-bara. 

Among,  prep. 

Pagati  gu... 

Mkati  ma... 
Pagati  pa... 

Amputate,  v. 

Siea. 

U-koko,  pL  0-koko. 

DiMURA. 

Ancestor,  n. 

Ma-tatbguru  ipL). 

Ba-mkuru  {pi). 

Ancients,  n. 

Ab-enduln. 

Ba-ntorontoro. 

Ancient,  adj. 

Daladala. 

Karekare. 
Kurukuru. 

And,  conj. 

La. 

Na. 

Anger,  n. 

U-laka  {lu). 

I-HASHA  {ri-ma). 

M-BATU. 

I-MANDA  {ri-ma). 
Bu-tjenye. 

RlT-TSANYA. 

Angry,  to  be.  v. 

Tugutela. 

T.samSra. 

Lolaka.  adj. 

NeHA8HA. 

Animal,  wild  (strictly,  I-nyamazane. 

I-MUKA. 

of   antelope    tribe 

», 

not  carnivorous),  i 

n. 

Ankle,  n. 

Isi-hlagala. 

I-gogora. 

Announce,  V. 

Biga. 

SUMA. 

Tjumayela. 

Reba. 
Taurira. 

Annoy,  r.,  tr. 

Dnba. 

Netsa. 

Hlupa. 

DZIDZA.      TAMBrUZA 

Tamidza. 

Annoyance,  n. 

In-hlupego. 

I-NAMU. 

Annoyed,  to   be,   t* 

.,  Dubega. 

Nbta.    Netsboa. 

see  '*  Distressed." 

Hlupega. 

DZIRA.      DZIDZIWA. 

Tambura. 

Ann 


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App 


ENQM8H. 

TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Annually,  adv. 

Iminyaga  yofike. 
Keminyaga. 

Makorb  osb. 

Anoint,  v. 

„       a  sore. 

Tela  umuti. 

DiRA  MUTI. 

„        the  body. 

Coba  umzimba. 

Zhora  mbiri. 

Another,  adj. 

Nye,  e.g.  umu-nye 

Mnwe,  e.g.  MuNU- 

umuntu. 

MUMfJWE. 

Answer 

„       a  question,  v.  Pendula. 

Shandura. 

„        a  call,  V. 

Sabela. 

Dabira. 

Ants,  small  black,  n 

.  Ubu-nyonyo. 

HU-NYUNYU. 
RU-MENYO. 

„      large  black. 

Izim-polompolo. 

Ma-sweswb. 

BU-SWESWE. 

Ma-surira    (lit.    the 
stingers). 

„      red,  or  sugar. 

Izin-tombe. 

Ma-sosemkanke. 
Ka-dzishaba. 

„      white. 

Umu-hlwa. 

Ml-TJENYE. 
MI-.TURU. 

„      the  "  soldiers.' 

'  Ama-teza. 
Ama-gefia. 
Is-amoane. 

BU-KASHABA. 

Ant-bear,  n. 

I-digita  {ri-ma). 

„  -heap,  n. 

Tsi-duli. 

Tj-URU. 

Antelope,  n. 

I-nyamazane. 

I-MUKA. 

Antiquity,  n. 

In-dulu. 

BU-KIIRU. 

In-torontoro. 

Anvil,  n. 

I-NERA. 

Anxiety,  n. 

U-valo  {lu-zi). 

I-HANA. 

I-HANYA. 

M-OYO. 

Ma-papu. 

AnxiouSj'to  be,  v. 

Papazega. 

VUNDUGA. 

Damba. 

...NEHANYA. 

Papama.  Papatega 

.   TOTOMOGA. 

Anything,  n. 

TJlu-to. 

I-NUMBI. 
TjI-NU. 

Aperture,  n.. 

In-tuba. 

I-BURI. 

see  "Opening." 

Appear,  v. 

Bonagala. 

BONAGARA. 
BONEGA. 

Appease,  v. 

Bindisa. 
Tulisa. 

Nyararidza. 

App 


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Asc 


BMOLISH. 

TBBKLK. 

8HI7VA. 

Appetite,  n  ,  see  "  Hi 

mger." 

Applaud,  V.  tr. 

Bo&a. 

BoKA.    Ombera. 
Pembera. 

Appoint,  V. 

Bega. 

BUiA. 

Misa. 

Misa. 
Gadza. 

ISKA. 

Approach,  v. 

Sondela. 

Sedera.    Sedzera. 
Sonera. 

Za. 

BuYA.    Uya. 
Hwenera. 

KWAMIRA. 

Apron     (of     pirl's 

Isi-bipi. 

I-nABi  {iH-ma). 

dress),  n. 

I-GUPO  {ri-ma). 

Inctibnla. 

I-nere.    I-shashigo. 

Argue,  V. 

Pigisana. 

Ita  nyaya. 

see  also  "  Discuss 

»» 

Ita  maka. 
Gwisana. 

Arise  (from  sleep),  v 

.  Vuga. 

MUGA. 

„     (stand  up). 

Suguma. 

Ml  RIGA.      SiMUOA. 

Arm  (for  war),  v. 

Hloma. 

Bata  mapfumo. 

RONGA. 

„    (of  body),  n. 

I-ngalo. 

Ru-BOKO,  plur.  Ma- 
boko. 

„     (forearm). 

U-galn  (lu-zi). 

Ri:-BOKO. 

Armlet,  n. 

I-80fio  {li-ma). 

I-JOTI  (ri-ma). 

Arm-pit,  n.  see  '*  Axilla." 

Army,  n. 

I-mpi. 

I-HONDO.      Tj-ITA. 

I-PFi'MA  (ri-ma). 

„    call  together,  r, 

'.  Memeza  impi. 

RONOA  IPFUMA. 

Around,  be,  r.,  see  " 

Surround." 

Arouse,  r. 

Vusa. 

Mdtsa. 

Arrange,  v. 

LofiiBa. 

G  ADZ  IRA. 
RlTRAMIDZA. 

Natsidza. 

Arrest,  v. 

Bamba. 

Bata. 

Arrive,  v. 

Figa. 

Svviga. 

Arrogant,  to  be,  ♦'. 

Zigaja.    Zigabisa. 

Dada.    Zikudza. 

Arrow,  n. 

Um-tjoko. 

Ml'-REBB.      N-OOBB. 

Artory,  n. 

Um-tambo. 

Rr-TSINOA. 

As  (like  as),  adv. 

Njefta. 
KweU. 

Sb.    Sa. 

Ascend,  r. 

Kwira.    Tana. 

Ascent,  n.  see  "  Slope." 


Ash 


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And 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

8H0NA. 

Ashamed,  to  be,  v. 

Hlajwa  fienhloni. 

Nyara. 

.j.lenhloni,  adj. 

...NESHONI,  adj. 

Ni   leiihloni=I   am 

...nenyadzi,  adj. 

ashamed. 

' 

„        to  make,  i\ 

Hlabisa  inhloni. 

Dana  nenyadzi. 

Hlaba  fienhloni. 

Nyadzisa. 

Ashes,  n. 

Um-lota. 

I-DOTA  {ri-ma). 

„       to  clear  away 

.  Hola  umlota. 

HURA  MADOTA. 

Ask  for  (beg),  v. 

Cela.    Kulega. 

KUMBIRA. 

„       (demand). 

Biza. 

Dana.    Shobedza. 

Ask  a  question,  v. 

Buza. 

BVUNZA. 

Asleep,  to  be,  v. 

Lala  ubutofio. 

Bata  hope. 
Enzera  hope. 
Kwezera  hope. 
Eara  hope. 

Assegai,  n. 

Um-konto. 

I-PFUMO  iri-rna). 

„        large. 

Um-konto  iimkulu. 

I-BARO  (ri-ma). 

Assemble,  v.  int. 

Butana. 

Bunk  ANA. 

„         V.  tr. 

Butisa. 

BUNKANIDZA. 

Memeza. 

KOKA. 

Assent,  v. 

Vuma. 

BVUMA. 

Vumela. 

BVUMIRA. 

Assert,  v. 

Tig. 

Reba.    Daro.    Naro. 

Assist,  V.  tr. 

Hlafiula. 

PONISA.      BaTIDZA. 

Siza. 

Tjidza. 

And  by  Yerb  in  Causative  Voice. 

Astonish,  v. 

Manaiisa. 

Shamidza. 

Astray,  to  go,  v. 

Lahlega. 

Rashiga. 

Tuha. 

DZIMIRA. 

At,  prep. 

^a.     Gu  and  by  the  Gu.    Pa.    Guna. 

Locative  Case. 

Pana. 

Attack,  V. 

Lwa. 

GWA. 

aala. 

Tanga. 

Tjaya. 

ROBA. 

Attempt,  V. 

Lifia.    Zama. 

Edza.    Nyemudza. 

Attend,  v.  tr.  (accom-  Pelegezela. 

Perega. 

pany). 

Peregedza. 

Attention,  to  give, 

V.  Sabela.    Qapela. 

Dabira.    Tarisisa. 

„         to  attract.  Tonsa  amehlo. 

Kakata  meso. 

Kweba  meso. 

Attract,  V. 

Tonsa. 

Kakata.    Kweba. 

Audible,  to  be,  v. 

Zwagala. 

HWIGA.      HWIGWA. 
NZWIGA. 

Aug 


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Bac 


KNOLISH. 

TKIIKLK. 

SHUMA. 

Auger,  Ji. 

Um-piselo. 

M-BURITRIDZO. 

I-ncugutu. 

M-URURU. 
M-BURrRU. 

Aunt,  n. 

U-mama  (my  aunt). 

Mai  (.sing,  and  pi.). 

U-nyoko  (thy  aunt). 

Amai. 

U-nina  (his  aunt). 

U-dade  wabo  ka. 

I-IIAZWADZI  YADADE. 

baba,  etc.,  or  ka. 

I-HAZWADZl  YAMAI. 

mama,  etc. 

Authority,  n. 

Ubu-kosi. 

BlT-SHE. 

Ama-ndhla. 

Ma-simba. 

Autumn,  n. 

Ugw-indhla. 

Ma-pebhe. 

Avaricious,  to  be,  r. 

Lomhau,  adj. 

Netjiba,  adj. 

U    lomhau  =  he  is 

Nemoyo  wa  ka  ipa. 

avaricious. 

Nemeso  a  gugutu. 

Avenge,  r. 

Pinda.    Pindisa. 

Pama.     Pamidza. 

Avoid,  V. 

Ceza.    Nqweta. 

Nyenyeredza. 

Nqeta. 

Rbya.    Tsabuga. 

Await,  V.  tr. 

Hlalela.    Linda. 

Garidza.    Garira. 

Awake,  r.  int. 

Vuga,  e.g.  U  vugile 

1  MrGA. 

see  also  "  Alert  " 

=  he  is  awake  (has 
arisen). 

i 

Awaken,  v.  tr. 

Vusa 

MUTSA. 

Away,  to  ^et,  r. 

Suga 

Mirirga.    Simuga. 

„       to  drive. 

Xotja. 

Tanda.  Tata.  Dzinga. 

„       to  run. 

Balega.    Muga. 

Manya.  Poya.  Tizha. 

„      to  take. 

Susa. 

BiSA.      DlTSA. 

Awful,  to  be,  r. 

Sabega. 

Hyioa.    Hyisa. 

Awl,  n. 

U-sufiulu  {luzi). 

RU-NZHI.      I-SONO. 

Axe,  n. 

I-hloga  {li-ma). 

I-SHANU  (ri-ma). 

Axilla,  n. 

I-kwapa  {li-ma). 

B 

I-ABHA  (ri-ma). 

Baboon,  n. 

In-dwafiu. 

T-Gumj. 
I-nvENB  (ri-ma). 

Baby,  n. 

Ingane. 

MSW-ANANA. 

Um-ntwanyana. 

Br-SHIYE. 

M-TJETJANA  (muba) 

Back  (of  the  body)  n 

I.  Um-hlandhla 

M-.SHANA. 

{viu-ba). 

MU-SANA. 

Bac 


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Bal 


ENGLISH. 

TEOELE. 

SHUMA. 

Back,  small  of  the,  n 

.  I-golo  {li-ma). 

TjI-BUNU. 

„    go  or  come,  v. 

Bnya.  Bnyela  emva 

L.  DZOGA.      DZOGERA. 

„    give. 

Buyisa. 

DZOSA. 

„    send  back  to. 

Buyisela. 

DZOSERA. 

„    turn,  V.  tr. 

Tinta. 

DzosA.    Tina. 

„    turn  one's  back  Fulatela. 

FUGATIRA. 

to,  V.  tr. 

FURATIRA. 

Pa  gushure. 

Wa  ndi  pa  gusurb= 

he  turned  his  back 

on  me. 

„    adv. 

Nasemva. 

Shure. 

Backbite,  v. 

Ceba. 

Tjeta. 

5ee  "  Slander." 

Backbone,  n. 

Um-gogodlila 

M-zoNGOSA  (mu-mi). 

imu-mi). 

M-SHANA. 

Backwards,  adv. 

Nyovane. 

Masunda. 

see  "  Step  backwards.^' 

MZONGOGA. 

Bad,  adj. 

Bi. 

Ipa,  v.,  e.g.  Munu  wa 
KA  iPA=a  bad  man. 

Bad  luck  to  it !  int. 

Imhlolo ! 

Mashura  ! 

Badly,  adv. 

Kabi. 

ZWA  KA  IPA. 

Baffle,  V. 

Ahlula. 

KONA.      KUNDA. 

Bag  (small),  n. 

Is-amba. 

N-GWANIRO. 
I-HOMBODO. 

„    (large). 

Um-godhla. 

I-HOMO.      I-HOMNWE. 

I-KABA  (ri-ma). 
I-NABA  (ri-ma). 

M.  BANG  A.      I  TSAPO. 

„    (made  of  bark). 

I-^uza  {li-ma). 

I -GUMBO  (ri-ma). 

„    (of  powder). 

Isi-jumba. 

I-KABA. 

Bake,  v. 

Osa. 

Otja. 

Bald,  adj. 

"Ka  a   lanwele"= 

Nemanje. 

Ball,  n. 


He  is  bald. 
Kanya,  v.,  e.g.  Gu 

ya  kanya  ikanda 

lake  =  his    head 

shines. 
Im-bulufia. 
Im-bumbuluzana. 
Isi-gaxa. 


Penya,  v.,  e.g.  Mu  no 

PENYA  MSORO  WAWE. 


i-bttmburo. 
Tjim-bumburung- 

WANA. 

Tjim-burungwa. 
Tji-pundu. 


Bam 


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Bat 


KNULISU. 

Bamboo,  n. 


TEBKLE. 

Um-hlanamalambo. 


Band  (for  binding),  n.  Um-tando. 
Bank  (of  earth),  n.      Ulu-boba  (range). 
Um-bundu. 
In-dunduma. 
I-dundula  {li-ma). 
„    (of  a  river),  «.  Lu-kumbi. 

Okunjini  =  on     the 
bank. 
Bar  (to  close  kraal),  n.  Um-goqo. 


„    of  a  door,  n. 


Um-goqo.    Isi-pago 
Isi-zabo.  Um-nxibo. 


Bare,  adj.,  see  "  Naked." 
Bark  (of  dogs),  v.        Konkota. 

„      of  a  tree,  n.        I-xolo  {li-ma). 

„     strips  of   (for  I-nxoza. 

tying  purposes). 
Barm,  n.  Um-tombo. 

see  "  Leaven." 
Barren  female,  n.       I-fambele. 

gee  also  **  Cow." 
Barren,  country,  n.    Ama-halihali. 

Barrel  (cask),  n.  I-fatii  (Dutcli). 

„      (of  a  gun),  n.  Um-nlandhla. 

Um-luli. 

Um-pobo. 
Barter,  r.  Tefia -^  buy. 

Te&isa^sell. 
Basin,  n,  Isi-ja. 

I-nqai. 


Um-ganu  (of  wood). 
Basket,  large,  plaited,  I-dengu. 

71. 

„      small,     „       I-hwanda. 


8UUMA. 
M-SHAGADZENZWE 

{mu-mi). 
M-SENGERE  {mu-mi). 
M-SUNOO  (mu-mi). 
M-TEKA  (mu-mi). 


I-MIRI. 
I-PIRIPIRI. 

I-BANGO.      I-HORO. 

M-ZARIRO  (mu-mi). 
M-TANDA  (mu-mi). 
I-SASA  (ri-ma). 
m-tjinjiko.  m-tjigo. 
Tji-piyo.    M-figo. 

BUGURA.      HUGURA. 
HW-ATI.      GW-ATI. 
RU-GODZI. 

Ma-kabi. 

I-TSIME. 

I-SHENJERE. 
1-MANJE. 

Ma-nainai. 
Ma-renje.  Ma-tunu. 

I-MEMBE. 

I-PFUTIGA. 

M-SANA. 

Tenga. 

Tkxgisa.  Shambadza. 

Tji-dya. 

Tji-ndigwana. 

M-BiYA  (mu-mi). 

I-MARB. 

N-diro. 

I-DENGU. 

I-HWANDA  (ri»ia). 
Tji-nogoro. 


Bas 


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Bea 


ENaLTSH. 

Basket,  flat  (for  win- 
nowing). 
„      (sewn). 

Bat,  n. 
Bath,  n. 

Bathe,  v.  int. 
Battle,  n. 

"Battle  axe,"  n. 

Be,  V. 


TEBELK. 

U-komane  {lu-zi). 

Isi-ja. 

I-lulwane. 
I-gapa  elikulu. 
I-gapa  logugeza. 
Geza. 
In-hlabano. 


SHUNA. 
RU-SERO. 

I-DENGU. 

Tji-tundu. 
Ka-m-rengwa. 

I-GAPA. 


Ngura.    Shamba. 
Gu-GWA.    Gu-rhwa. 

GU-BAYA. 

Im-hemha.  Bu-kanu. 

HU-BHA. 

Ba.    Ba  be  koiia=  Ba.    Wa.    A  to  ba 

They  were  there.         iYE  =  It  is  not  he. 
As  a  copulative,  fi,  As  a  copulative,  Ri, 
and  y.    Gu  num 


Beads,  n, 

„    chalk. 

„    red,  white  eye. 

„    white,    red 
stripes. 


white,    blue 

stripes, 
pink. 

yellow, 
black. 


pigeon-blue, 
clear  red. 
green. 

large  round. 
a  bunch  of,  n. 
a  string  of,  n. 
to  thread,  v. 


Iintll  =  it  is  a  per- 
son.   Gu  yinkomo 
=  it  is  an  ox. 
Ubu-hlalu. 

I-tambo. 

Um-gazi. 

I-malimaduna. 

In-totoviyane. 
Ii;-kiwaiie. 


NDI.      Gu  RI  PO  =  lt 

is  there.    Ndimi  = 
It  is  I. 


Tj-uma 
Tji-timbi. 
Tj-uma  tjumkaka. 
t-juma  tjitjena. 
Tjuma  tjitsuku. 

TjUMA  TJONGAZr. 

Tj-uma    tjentotovi- 

YANB. 

Tj-uma 

DUNA. 

Tj-uma 

YANE. 

Tj-uma  tjiswita. 

Ma-toyinybmba. 

duzwi  romnaba. 


TJIMALIMA- 


TJENTOTOVI- 


Ubuhlalu  obuganu 

Ubuhlalu  obumnya-  Tj-uma  tjidema 

ma. 
I-santimane. 
Ubuhlalu  obujuba. 
Um-lilo. 
I-buma. 
Ama-nxonxo. 


Tj-uma  tjenjiba. 
Tj-uma  tjimoto. 
Tj-uma  tjibuma. 
Ma-bhye. 


I-hluguzo  yobuhlalu.MuNDBNDE  wetjuma. 
Ulu-cu  Iwobuhlalu.  Mundende  wetjuma. 
Tufiela  ubuhlalu.       Sonira  tjuma. 


Bea 


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Bea 


EMQLISH. 

TBBELE. 

8HUNA. 

Beak  (of  a  bird),  n. 

Um-lomo. 

M-ROMO. 

Beam,  n. 

Isi-godo. 
Isi-Donda. 

MU-DANDA. 

Tjl-TANDA. 

Tji-gutsa.  Tji-tsiga. 

Beans  (common),  n. 

In-dumba. 

I-NYEMBA. 

„      (round). 

In-dhlubu. 

I-NYIMO. 

Bear  (carrj-),  v. 

Twala. 

Senga. 

„     (in  hand). 

Pata. 

Bata. 

„     (support),  V. 

Segela. 

Tagura. 
dzigidza. 

„      (forbear). 

Begezela. 

DZIGAMA.    BiGIDZIRA. 

Batidzira. 

„     young. 

Beleta  umntwana. 

Bbrega  mnwana. 

Zala  umntwana. 

ZWARA   MNWANA. 

„     child  at  back. 

Beleta  nmntwana. 

BeREGA   MNWANA. 

„     fruit. 

Tela  abantwana. 

Berega  BANA. 

Va  abantwana. 

ZWARA    BANA. 

Veza  abantwana. 

DiRA    BANA. 

Zala  abantwana. 

Beard,  n. 

In-devu. 

N-debvu. 

„      when  long. 

Isi-devu. 

Beast,  n.  (i.e.  head  of  In-komo. 

I-nombe. 

cattle). 

„     (bull). 

In-kunzi. 
Soe  "  Bull." 

I-HONO. 

„     (ox). 

In-kabi. 

N-DUME. 
N-ZOMBE. 

„     (ox,    draught  Im-belesi. 

N-ZOMBB. 

or  pack). 

I-bopa. 

„      (cow). 

In-sikazi. 

I-HADZI. 

see  also  "  Cow. 

»f 

Beast,  (heifer). 

I-tokazi  {li-nia). 

I-T8IRU  {ri-ma). 

*ec"  Heifer." 

„     (old  cow). 

Is-alokazi. 

Tji-tjbmbbre. 

„      (calf,  big). 

I-tole  (li-vta). 

I-MURIJ. 

„      (calf,  small). 

In-konyana    {plur 
ama-nkonyana). 

.   I-NENJANA. 

Beat,  V.  tr. 

Tjaya. 
Digiza. 

RoHA.    Ppura. 

„    (as  the  heart). 

Pfura. 

V.  int. 

Fuqa. 

„    (overcome),  set 

;'' Conquer.' 

„    a  drum. 

liaya  ngoma. 

RinzA  ngoma. 

..     (a  carpet),  v. 

Tintita. 

Bvubvudza. 

Bea 


(    16    ) 


Beg; 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Beautiful,  adj. 

Hie,  eg.  Umuntn 

Naka,  v. 

mulile  = 

MUNU  WA  KA  NAKA  = 

a  beautiful  person. 

Because,  prep. 

^oba.    Noguba. 

GuBA.     Ndozwa. 

Nambugwi. 

Nambuzwi. 

Beckon,  v. 

Clweba. 

KWENYA.      NyBNGA. 

Become,  v. 

Ba. 

Ba. 

Bed,  n. 

I-ca.TiBi  ili-ma). 

I-BONDB  (ri-ma). 

see  also  "  Mat." 

„     of  a  river. 

Um-fula. 

M-HOMBA   YOKWIZI. 

"  Bedstead,"  n. 

In-galana  yogulala. 

Eu-ware.    I-dara. 

Bee,  n. 

I-nyosi. 

I-NYOTJI. 

„     underground. 

Um-bofiulwane. 

I-MUNGA. 
I-BOROMA. 

Beer,  n. 

TJ-tjwala  {hu). 

Bh-abha  (bu). 

Isi-hahadhla   (very 

■  I-DORO  {ri-ma). 

strong). 

BU-SUGWA. 

Isi-haxa   (of  a  bad 

taste). 

Beer-basket,  n. 

Im-beni. 

I-SBMB. 

I-ncebetu. 

N-deSa. 

„    -skimmer,  n. 

Isi-ketu. 

Tji-saruro. 

„   -strainer,  n. 

Isi-hluzo. 

Tji-swinu. 

Bees'  wax,  n. 

I-ncino. 

I-NAMO.      I-MORA. 

Beetle,  n. 


I-DBNDU. 

I-TUNJE  {ri-ma). 


Li-bufiayezi. 

Varieties — 
Um-kumbazeze. 
Li-gwotjubane. 
In-komoyamas- 

wazi. 
In-kubabulofiwe. 
Isi-dhlonono. 
Pambi  gu... 
Pambili  gu... 
„        adv.^  rendered  by  circumlocution,  e.g. 
Do  as  you  did  be-  Enza   njeiialoku   u  Ita    se    wa  ka  ita 

fore.  enzi  le  guqala.  gutanga. 

Before  I  was  born.  Wi  iia  ka  zalwa.         Ndi  singa  zwarwa. 
I  will  do  this  be-  til  za  gu  enza  loguNDi    no    ita    koko, 
fore  I  do  that.  andubana  fii  za  gu    ndiko  ndo  ita  ko- 

enza  logo.  kuya. 

Beg,  V.  Cela.    Kulega.  Kumbira. 


„     dung  beetle. 
Before,  prep. 


N-DERE. 


TjI-TORAMATUZr. 

Pamberi  pa... 
gumberi  gu... 


Beg 


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Bes 


:X(JMSH, 


tkhki.k, 


Beget,  r.  Zala. 

Begin,  v.  Clala. 

„      in  the  begin-   Eguqaleni. 
ning. 
Behaviour,  see  "  Manner." 
Behind,  prep.  Emva  gn... 

Emuva. 

„      one's  back.      Esipundu. 


Belch,  r. 
Believe    (be 

fied),  V. 
Bell,  n. 
Bellow,  V, 
Bellows,  n. 
Below,  prep. 


Bodhla. 
satis-  Kolwa. 


In-fiimbi  (i  kalayo). 
Bovnla.    Kenya. 
Im-vnta. 
Pansi  gn... 


south,  or  down  Ezansi. 


Bench,  n. 

Bend,  v.  tr. 
r.  intr. 


„    (straightens 
Beneath,  prp]t. 
see  •  Below." 
Berry,  n. 


Besooch,  V. 
Beside,  jtrep. 


U-gwembe  Iwoguse- 

benza. 
In-galane    yoguse- 

benza. 
Gobisa. 
Pensisa. 
Goba. 
Zombazomba   (of   a 

river,  or  road). 
Fusa. 
Pansi  gu... 

Um-twana  wesihla- 

hla. 
In-hlamvu  yesihla- 

hla. 
Ncefia. 

Eceleni  gn... 
Enxenye  gu... 


SHUXA. 
ZWARA. 

Tanga. 

Pa  gutanga. 


Pashure  pa... 
gushure  gu... 
MrsHi'RE  Mr... 

MUSHURE        MENYU  = 

behind  jou. 

DZOBA. 

KOGWA. 

GUTA. 

Br-TARI  (Br  NO  rira). 

DzoBA.  Rira.  Kuma. 

M-FUTO.   Ma-hobodo. 

Pasi  pa...  Musimu... 

Grsi  GU... 

Nyasi  mu... 

GU-ZASI. 

Grjo.    Gu-NYASi. 
I-GOXI.     Bh-ato. 
GW-ATO. 


KOMBAMTDZA. 

KONl)AMIS.\. 

KOMBAMA. 

KONDAMA. 

MOXA. 

Lava. 
Pasi  pa... 
Nyasi  jiu... 
Mnw-ana  womuti. 

Tji-nu  tjomuti. 

I-SIIAXOA    YOMUTl. 

Nyengktedza. 

NyEN(5ETERA. 

Gr  owbya  or... 
Gr  JO  ou... 

Mr  NYA8I   MU... 

Pa  rupo  pa... 
c 


Bes 


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Bla 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Besides,  prep. 

i^'apandhle  gu... 
Pandhle  eu... 
Niga.    Nigela.   Pa. 

Panzhe  pa... 

Bestow,  V. 

Pa. 

Betray,  v. 

Ceba.    Nigela. 

Tj^ta. 

Between,  prep. 

Pagati  zvi...p.g.  Pa- 

Pakati  pa... 

gati  gwetu  =  be- 

Ml K ATI   MU... 

tween  us. 

RlITIBI   GU... 

Pakati     pedu  =  be- 
between  us. 

Beware,  v. 

Bona.    Pepa. 

Bona.    Berenga. 

TaRISA.      TlZA. 

Bewitch,  v. 

Loya.    Tagata. 

Row  A.    Roy  A. 

Beyond,  prep. 

Petjeya  gu... 

Pambili,  Pambi  gu. 

..Pamiri  pa... 

Nale  gu... 

GUMIRI   GU... 

Bible,  n. 

U-gwalo  Iwo-Mlimo. 

Big,  adj. 

Kulu. 

KURU. 

Bile,  n. 

I-nyoiio. 

N-TURU.      N-TURURU. 

Bin,  n. 

Isi-pala. 

I-DURA  {ri-ma). 

Bind,  V. 

Tanda. 

POMBA.  POMBEREDZA. 

Bopa. 

SUNGA. 

Bird,  n. 

I-nyoni. 

I-SHIRI. 

Birth,  n. 

Gu-zalwa. 

RU-ZWARO. 

Bit,  n. 

Isi-hlepu. 

Tji-bandb. 

see  also  "  Piece." 

Bit  (of  a  bridle),  n. 

In-simbi  yetome^ 

Bitch,  n. 

I-njakazi. 

M-BHAKADZT. 

Bite,  V. 

Luma. 

RUMA. 

Bitter,  to  be,  v. 

Baba. 

Baba. 

Black,  adj. 

Mnyama. 
Li-Iala. 

Dema.  Nema.  Tema. 

Blacksmith,  n. 

U-MATSiDi  (mu-ba). 

I-BOMBARUMI  {ri-ma). 

I-MIZHA. 

Bladder,  n. 

Isi-nye. 

T.JI-NENA.     I-FURIDZO. 

Blade  (of  assegai),  n.  Um-konto. 

I-PFUMO.      I-MANDO. 

„      (of  knife),  n. 

I-nqamu. 
Um-kwane  wotjani 

I-MARA.      TjI-PANGA. 

„      (of  grass),  n. 

.  Tji-hwa.    Ru-hwa. 

I-swiNGA  {ri-ma). 

Blame,  v. 

Sola.    Solela, 

Rambira.    Nyunya. 
rurumnra. 

Blanket,  n. 

In-gubo. 

N-GUBO. 

„       of  skin. 

In-gubo. 

I-debhye, 

„      white  cottor 

I.  In-sedhlu. 

I-SHEZHU, 

I-bai  (old  word). 

1-TSORO. 

Bla 


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Bio 


EKOLI8R.  TEBFLE. 

Blanket,   coloured,  r  I-santubane  (//-ma), 
and  figured,  -j  I-kombese     (old), 

„      coloured  Um-poswa. 

striped,  light. 
„     white  woollen.  I-kombese  (li-ma). 
„     of  calico.  I-n^ubo  yempi. 

Blaspheme,  v.  Tetisa  (Mlimo). 

Hlamba. 
Blaze,  V.  Vuta. 

„     n.  I-lafiabi. 


Bleat,  V. 

Bleed,  r.  tr. 


V.  intr. 


Kala. 
Lnme^a. 
Opisa  igazi. 
Caba. 

Opa  igazi. 


from  the  nose.  Hukutja. 


Bless,  V. 

Blind,  adj. 

„      person,  n. 
Blister,  n. 


Busisa. 


Isi-pofu. 
I-tjatjaza  {li-ma). 


Blood,  n.  I-gazi.    In-gazi. 

„       to  let,  V.  see  "  Bleed,"  "  Stanch." 
„      clot,  71.  I-hluli  (li-ma). 

I-hlwili  {li-ma). 

„      serum.  Ulu-bende. 

„      (from  nose).      Umu-fiula. 
Bloom,  n.  Im-poko, 

»ee  also  "  Flower." 
Bloom,  V.  itUr.  Kahlela. 

Blow  of  the  wind,  v.  Pepeta. 

„    hard        ,,  Vufiuza. 

„    away,  v.  tr.        Petjula. 


8HDVA. 
I-RAMBAGUSONA. 


Ngubo  YOMTJEGA. 
TuoA  (Mnwali). 
popotera. 
Pfitta. 

HU-TSI. 

I-RiMi  (W-rwa). 
Tj-edzera. 
I-PFUTE  {ri-ma). 
Rira.     Tjema. 

RUMIGA. 

bvisa  maropa. 
Tema  nyora. 
donidza  maropa. 
bva  maropa. 
buda  ropa. 
Dona  maropa. 
5'ombe  i  no  buda. 
muka  i  no  buda. 
Endisa  zwa  ka  naka. 
Garisa  zwa  ka  naka. 

BOFU. 

I-BOFU  {ri-ma). 

RU-TSWA. 

I-MONE  {ri-ma). 
Ma-ropa. 

I-KOBO  (ri-ma). 
I-ROPA  (ri-ma). 
Ma-vai. 

M-SHIYA. 

I-RUBi  (ri-ma). 

TUMRUGA. 

Pfura. 

PUPUDZA. 

Pfuridza    Pbpura. 


Bio 


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Bol 


ENGLISH.  TEBELK. 

Blow,  (with  mouth).  Pepeta. 


out  fire, 
the  fire. 


Cima  umlilo. 
Citja  umlilo. 
Vutela  umlilo. 


„    (pant)  V.  int.       Pefumula. 
,,    the  nose,  v.  tr,   Finya. 


Blue,  adj 
Blunder,  v 


Luhlaza. 

Juba. 

Pamhega. 


Blunt,  alj.  Butundu. 

„      of  a  point,  v.  int.Qiund.egSi. 

„      to  make,  v.  tr.  Tundubala. 
Board  (plank),  n.        Ulu-kwembe. 


Boast,  i>. 
Boat,  n^ 


Body,  n. 

„      (dead). 
Bog,  n. 


Boil,  V.  tr. 
,,    V.  intr. 


over. 


Boisterous,  adj. 

see  also  "  Noisy." 
Bold,  adj. 


Zikulisa. 

^ikukumeza. 

Um-kolo. 

Isi-kepe. 

U-kwembe  (lu-zi). 

Um-zimba. 

Isi-dumbu. 

Ama-xapozi, 

Ama4ete. 


Bilisa. 
Bila. 


Pupuma. 

I-tumba  (li-ma). 
Lomsindo. 

Lesibindi. 


8HUNA. 

Pfura. 
Pfuridza. 
dzima  moto. 

Pfuta.    Pfusa. 
Pfusira.    Pfuridza. 
Pfutidza. 
Pfutira     (all     with 

MOTO). 

Fema.  Fembdza. 
Pfura  madzibha. 
Dema  (dark  blue). 
JiBA  (slate). 

POSEGA. 

Kangana. 

KOMA,  V. 
KOMBDZA. 

I-GONi  (ri-ma). 

GW-ATI. 
ZWIKUDZA. 
ZWIKURIDZA. 
GW-ATO.      HW-ATO. 

Bh-ato. 

M-BiRi  (mii-mi). 

M-TUMBi  {niu-mi). 

Ma-tewe.  Ma-shawe. 
Ma-tjwakei.  Ma- 
TORO.        Ma-robe. 

M-POBI. 
BiRlDZA. 

BiRA.    Fazha.    Sha- 

PAIRA.      VaIRA. 
TUTUMA. 

Tefura. 

TuTUMA. 

I-MOTA  {ri-ma). 
Nezhoha. 
Nembremerb. 
dzigama,  v. 
sunga  moyo. 

SUITOARARA,  V. 


Bol 


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Boy 


EXOLI8H. 

Bold  man,  h. 


TKBBLK. 

I-qawe  {li-jua). 


Bolt  (of  a  door),  ?i.,  see  "  Bar." 
Bone,  n.  I-tambo  (li'-ma). 

Book,  n.  U-gwalo  [lu-zi). 

Boot,  n.  Li-nyatelo. 

Border  (of  garment,  Um-peto. 

etc.),  71. 
Borders  (of  a  coun-  Ama-petelo  {pi.). 

try),  n. 


Bore,  V.  tr. 

Born,  to  be,  v. 
Borrow,  v. 
Both,  pj'on. 


Poboza. 

Pehla. 

Pisela. 

Beletwa. 

Zalwa. 

Bolega. 

Bobabili  (ba). 
Yombili  (mi). 
Oinabili  {via). 

etc. 
Dnba. 


Bother,  v.  tr. 

see  "  Annoy." 
Bottle,  n. 
Bottom  (of  a  vessel),  Isi-bunu. 

n. 


I-bodhlelo  (li-ma). 


Bough,  71.  In-gatja. 

Boundary,  see  "Border." 

Bow,  (for  shooting),  Um-cibitjelo. 

n.  I-cacu  lomtjoko. 

In-gobelo. 
Bow    down     (make  Eotama. 

obeisance),  v.  Kotamela. 


Bowels,  n. 
Bowl,  n. 

see  alHo  "  Basin.' 
Box,  n. 

Boy,  71. 

„     big  boy. 


Ama-tumbu. 
Um-ganu. 

U-gwembe  {lu-zi). 

Um-fana. 

Li-jahha. 


SHUN  A. 
U    NEMAZI. 
I-MAZI. 

I-PFUPA  {ri-ma). 

I-XYEMBO 

I-SMANGO  {ri-ma). 
M-i'ETO  {niu-mi). 

M-PEXDERO    {77Uimi). 
M-GANU     WENYIGA 

{viu-vii). 

BURURA  (BOORA). 
TUSURA.      BVUGUTA. 
SiGA. 

Berbgwa. 

ZWARWA.  ZwARHWA. 
Kl'MBIRA. 
Kl'MBlDZIHA. 
Boss    BA    BIRl    1 
Ba  RI    BA    BIRl/ 
OSE   MA    BIRl       j(Wia), 
A    RI    MA     BIRIj    etc. 
DZIDZA. 


{ba). 


TjI-TAKO.      I-GARO. 

I-BATO  (ri-ma). 
Tji-gadziko. 
ru-tabi.    i-nabi. 

Br-DADB. 
I-DANTIRB. 

KONDAMA 

tsibama.    kombama. 
Ma-bu-ra, 

N-I)IRO. 
M-BIYA. 

I-Gosi  {ri-ma). 

GW-ATI. 
M-KOMANA. 
M-MSANA. 
I-RAUBJAYA. 
M-f«AHWA.  TJI-KOMBA 


Boy 


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Bre 


Boy,  small  boy. 
Bracelet,  n. 


Brack,  adj. 


Um-fanyana. 
l-sofio  {li-ma). 


Baba,  v.  intr. 

Letjwai. 
„      ground,  n.        Isi  munyu. 
Bradawl,  n.,  see  "  Aup;er." 
Brain,  n.  Ubu-copo. 


Brake  (of  a  wagon)  n.  Isibopo  samaso&o. 

„     to  put  on,  V.      Bopa  amasono. 

„     to  take  off.         Kumiila  amasofio. 
Tugulula  amasono. 
Bran,  see  "  Husks." 
Bran-sickness,  n.        Isi-kwekwe. 

Branch,  w.,  see  "  Bough." 
Branches  (for  fenc-  Ama-hlahla. 

ing),  n. 
Brand  (fire),  n.  Isi-kuni  (somlilo). 


Brass,  n. 


(mark),  n. 


U-pau  {lu-zi). 
I-tusi. 


Brave,  adj.,  see  "  Bold." 
Bravery,  n.  Isi-bindi 

Brawl,  V. 

see  "  Contend." 
Bread,  71. 


Breadth,  n. 


Xabana. 

Isi-nkwa. 

Ubu-banzi. 


Break  (a  vessel),  v.  tr.  Apula. 
,,      (a  law).  Eqa. 

„      (loaf).  Hlepuna. 


8HUNA. 
M-KOMANANA. 

I-JOTi  (rl-via). 

Ml-NDARIRA,  pi. 
N-TJOKO. 

Baba,  v. 
Munyu. 


Bu-RURU. 

Bu-rupi. 

BU-RUZWI. 

BU-TARI   HWAMAJOTI. 

ZWI-SUNGO        ZWAMA- 

JOTI. 
SUNGA  MAJOTI. 
ShOMORA   MAJOTI. 
SUNUNGURA  MAJOTI. 

RU-KUNDU. 
GW-EMBB. 

Ma-shazhu. 
Ma-shizha. 
Tji-kuni.    Ru-kuni. 

TjI-TSIGA. 
MU-NDARIRA. 

M-SAFURi  {mu-mi). 

M-KOKONI. 
I-MAZI. 

gwa.    gwisana. 
Tangana. 
Tji-ngwa. 
Tji-papata. 
gu-wanda.  gu-fara. 

GU-SHANA. 
BU-SHANA. 
PUNZA.      HlORA. 
TSKORA. 

Tjuruga. 
Tjirira. 

MSWAURA.      PeMURA. 


Bre 


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Bri 


KXGLI8H.                                          TKBELK. 

8HUNA. 

Break  in  two.             Dabula. 

DlMlKA.      PARURA. 
BVARURA.      VUNA. 

„      open,  or  intxj.    Poboza. 

Bhanya.    Pubura. 
podhlora. 

„      in  pieces.          Pahlaza. 

Bhanya. 

„      out(of  akraal).Folila. 

POYA.      BURIOA. 

Pfuga.    Budidza. 

„      a  promise.         Kohlisa. 

Nybngedzera. 
Tjenoedza. 

Break,  v.  iiUr.             Apng^a. 

Dabuga. 

Hlepnga. 

Hloga.      Mnwauga. 

Poboga. 

Bhanyiga.     Budiga. 

Pahlazega.  Pohle- 

era 

Break  up  new              ftata. 

RiMA.    Pemura. 

ground,  v. 

Sebura.    Timba. 

Break  in  (tame),  v.  tr.  Tambisa. 

Nyorobbdza. 

PiNGUDZA. 

Break  out  in  sores,  v.  Bidhliga. 

Pihliga. 

Mnwauga.   Momoxa. 

Clubug^a. 
Mugelega. 

BhABHATA.     PlTTIGA. 

Mera  maronda. 

Break  fast,  (to  take  Ncama. 

Shushura. 

the  morning  meal)  r. 

Breast,  n.                     Isi-fuba. 

Tji-fuba. 

Tji-hlu  (of  meat,  and 
of  animals). 

„     (of  woman).     I-bele  {li-ma). 

I-ZHAMir.      I-8.\MU 

{ri-ma). 

Breath,  n.                    Um-pefumulo. 

M-FE.VIERO.       M-FBMO. 

MSW-EYA. 

Mnw-ando. 

Breathe,  v.                  Pefumula. 

Fema. 

„        short.            Hehezela. 

Fembdza. 

see  abio  "  Pant." 

Breeches,  n.                I-bulukwe 

I-HANZU. 

Breed,  n.                      U-hlobo  [U 

\-zi). 

RU-DZI. 

Bribe,  v.,  see.  "  Buy." 

Brick,  n.                      I-gade  {li-imi). 

I-viNOA  (ri-ma). 

Bridge  of  the  nose,  n.  U-bombo 

Iwompu- 

M-TANDAMUXO. 

mulo. 

Bridge,  v.                    Gungubala 

Bridle,  n.                      I-tome. 

I-tome. 

Brief,  cut  J.                   Fitjane. 

FiJPi. 

Bright,  adj.                Kanya,  r. 

Tjexa,  r. 

Bri 


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Bru 


ENGLISH. 

Brighten,  v.  tr. 
Brilliant,  adj. 

Brim,  n. 


Bring,  v.  tr. 


Kany^isa. 
£azimula,  v. 

Um-peto. 
U-dini  {lu-zi). 


Leta. 


„      back.  Buyisa. 

„      in,  see  "  Admit." 

„      near.  Sondeza. 


„      out. 
,,      down. 
Brink,  n. 


Bristle,  n. 
Broad,  adj. 


Fnmisa. 
Ehlisa. 
U-cino  {lu-zi). 


U-boya  (lu-zi). 
Banzi. 


Broil,  V.  tr.  Osa. 

Broken  be,  v.  Apuga. 

„      in  pieces,  be.  Pahlazega. 
Brook,  n.  Um-fudhlana. 

Isi-fudhlana. 
Broom,  n.  Um-tanyelo. 

Broth,  n.  Um-hluzi. 


Brother,  n. 


TJm-zalwane. 
Um-ne  wetu. 


my  elder. 

my  younger.  Um-na  wami. 


Brown,  adj. 
Bruise,  v.  tr. 


Nsundu. 

Nzoto. 

Limaza. 


8HUNA. 

Tjenidza. 

5^AIMA,   V. 

Penya,  v. 
M-PETO  {7mi-mi). 
M-KOMBEiio  (mu-mi). 
M-PENDERo  {rnu-mi). 
M-suMBO  {mu-mi). 

ISA.      BUYA   NA... 

BUZA. 

DZOSA. 

GWAMIDZA.  HWB- 

NEDZA.  SeDEDZA. 
SONEDZA. 

BURIDZA. 

BURUDZA. 

M-PENDERO  (mumi). 

M-PEREREDZO 

(mu-mi). 
Pa-mganu. 

BU-KUSI. 

Ma-kushi. 

SlIANA,  V.      FaRA,  v. 

Wanda,  v. 
Otja. 

VUNIGA. 

Bhanyiga. 

RU-KOBA. 
GW-IZANA. 

M-TSWAiLO  (mu-mi). 

MU-TO  )      , 

Un-to  1  ^^  «^®^*- 
N-dubhye— of    vege- 
tables. 

M-KOMA  WANGU. 
M-KURU   WANGIT. 
MU-NU   WANGU. 
U-NU   WANGU. 
U-NUNUNA  WANGU. 

TsuKu.    Mpimbiri. 

Shaba. 

Kubadza.  Remadza. 


Bru 


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Bur 


KNULISH. 

Brush,  n.,  see  "  Broom. 


„      of  a  tail. 

Ubu-luna. 

Brush,  t'.  tr. 

Tanyela. 

„     away  flies,  v. 

Pufia.    Buna. 

Bubble  (as  of  boiling 

Xapazela. 

water),  v. 

Pupuma. 

Bubble  out  (of  water 

Kopoza. 

from  a  spring),  v. 

Buck,  see  "  Goat." 

Bucket,  n. 

I-gapa  (li-ma). 
Hluma.    Mila. 

Bud,  V.  iiitr. 

Buft' (colour),  adj. 

Lutuli. 

Buffalo,  n. 

I-nyati. 

Bug,  n. 

In-sip^izi. 

I-sigizi. 

Bugle,  n. 

U-pondo  (lu-zi). 

Build,  V. 

Aka. 

Bull,  71. 

Inkunzi. 

Bullet,  n. 

U-hlamvn  (lu-zi). 

Bullock,  n. 

In-kabi. 

Bunch  of  beads,  /*. 

I-hluguzo. 

Bundle,  n. 

Um-twalo. 

I-nyanda. 

Um-nyaba. 

Burn.  V.  inf.  (o(  fire).  Vuta.      Beba,     e.(/. 


8HDHA. 

Mnw-isi. 

MU-SKWI. 

BU-ZUNI>E. 

TSWAILA. 

Nina.    Tanda. 
Fanza.    Tutuma. 
Shapaiua.    Vaira. 

BVIRIRA. 
EUERA. 

I-OAPA  {rt'ina), 

TUNGA. 

MoFu.    Shaba,  v. 

I-NYATI. 

I-sababa  (ri-ma). 

I-TSK1II>ZI. 

I-HWAMAXDA. 

I-NYBRB. 

Baka. 

N-KONO. 
I-HANDIRA. 
I-HONDOKWE. 
I-HUNZI. 

I-BARA  (ri-nia). 

N-ZOMBE. 
M-I>EN1)E. 

M-SHEMiO  (viu-ini). 
M-8AMBO  {mu-7ni). 
M-SHUNJE  (a  packet), 

{mu-mi). 
I-swiNGA  (ri-ma),  (of 

firewood). 

BVIRA. 

Umlilo  u  ya  vuta  -Moro  u  no  bvira. 
—  the  tire  is  burn- 
ing. 

TJ2L.     e.<j.  Inkuni  i  Tsa. 
ya  tia  =  the  fire- 
wood is  burning.      =HlTNl  I  NO  T8A. 

Tjela,  f.<f.  Isiieza  si  Tjkra.    Tswa. 
ya  tjela^the  por-  T.sirira.  e.g.  Shadza 
ridge  is  burning.         ri  no  tswa. 


Bur 


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By 


ENGLISH.  TEnKLE. 

Burn  V.  tr.  Tjisa. 

Babela,  e.g.  Ba  ya 
babela  umuzi  = 
they  are  burning 
the  grass  round 
their  kraal. 
Burst  (as  a  pod),  v.  Cacamba. 

int. 
Burst  out,  t?.,  see  "  Break  out." 
Bury,  V.  tr.  Mbela.    Fihla. 

Labia. 
Bush,  n.  I-sandhle  {li-ma), 

Isi-kowa  (clump). 
„    thick,  or  thorn y.Isi-nafia. 

Bushes,  small  cut,  n.  Ama-hlabla. 

Business,  n. 


Busy,  to  be,  v.  int. 


In-daba. 
Um-landu.       Plur, 

Ama-landu. 
Kutala. 
Lomsebenzi,  adj.  TJ 

lomsebenzi=he  is 

busy. 
Kodwa. 


SHUN  A. 

Tjera.    Pisa. 

Babidzira. 

Ba     no      babidzira 

MUSHA. 


Patuga.    Butiga. 
Tegenyura. 

BiGA.    Taya. 
Easha.    Tjerera. 
Tji-tondo. 

ISHAKA. 

Mu-nanga. 

RU-KATU. 

I-DENi  {ri-ma). 
Ma-kwedzi. 

I-MOSWA. 


But,  conj. 

see  "  Except." 
Butt  end  (of  pole),  n.  Isi-dindi. 
(of  grass).    Isi-dindi. 

Ama-coba  ocago. 
Pehla  amacobo. 
Lu-vemvane  {lu-zi). 


SiMBARARA. 

Namasimba,  adj 
Nemabasa,  adj. 

KOGA. 


Butter,  n. 

„      to  make,  v 
Butterfly,  n. 

Butter-milk,  n. 
Buttock,  n. 

Button,  n. 

„         V.' 

Buy,  V. 

By,  prep.  Gu.     La.     Na,    and 

_  locative  case. 
By  means  of,  prep.     Na. 


Um-bobe. 
Isi-bunu. 

Isi-kopelo. 
Aman-tiya  (brass). 
Kopela.    Pica. 
Tefia. 


GU-MATA. 

Tji-tako.    6u-nako. 
Ma-futa  mkaka. 

SiGA   MAFUTA. 

I-SHABi  (ri-ma). 
I-viviRiRi  (ri-ma). 
M-RiRi  (rrm-Tni). 
I-BATU  (ri-ma). 
Ma-tako. 
Tji-dzibiro. 
Tjin-doro. 
Petela.    Zuna. 
Tenga.        Shambad- 

ZIRA.      ShUZHA. 

Na.    Mu.    Pa. 


Cal 


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Can 


BMQLISH. 

TKBELE. 

SRUNA. 

Calabash  (the  vege 

-  Li-komane. 

I-GABVU  {ri-ma). 

table),  u. 

T-PUDZi  {ri-ma). 

(the  vessel).l8i-xifia. 

I-DEXDE  {ri-ma). 

M-TEPO  {viu-mi). 

TjI-KABO. 

„         (large,   foi 
beer), 
(dipper). 

•  I-qaga  {li-ma). 

I-DENDE  {ri-ma). 

U-kezo  {lu-zi). 

M-KOMBE  (mu-mi). 

RU-GWAKU. 

Calf,  n.  (large). 

I-tole  (li-ma). 

I-MURU.     M-BOTANA. 

„     (small). 

I-nkonyana  {li'-vm). 

„    (of  the  leg),  n. 

Isi-tumbu. 

I-TSAPFO. 

Calico,  n. 

I-lembu  {ll-ma). 

M-TJEOA  {mu-mi). 

„      a  strip  of,  n. 

I-qele  {li-ma). 

RU-NDAZA. 

In-daza. 

M-TJEOANA  (mu-mi). 

„      a    length    of  U-qoto  (lu-zi). 

M-TJBGA  {mu-mi). 

full  width. 

„       a  square. 

I-dukwe  (for  head). 
Isi-bipi  (apron). 

Call,  V.  tr. 

Biza. 

Dana.    Shobedza. 

„     together. 

Meineza. 

KOKA. 

„     by  a  name  =  tc 

give  a  name. 

Ta. 

Danidza.    Tumidza. 

Calm,  V.  tr. 

Talisa. 

Nyararidza. 

.,      be,  r.  int. 

Tula. 

Nyarara. 
DziGAMA  (in  spirit). 

;ilve,  V. 

Zala. 

ZWARA. 

imelopard,  n. 

In-tndhla. 

N-SVVIZA. 

tmelthorn,  n. 

Umu-ohlo. 

M-NYi'NGA  {mu-mi). 
M-PUMPU  (mu-mi). 

Camp,  V. 

Caba. 

Baka. 

TeMA    M8HASHA. 

„    n. 

Isi-honqo. 

M-8HASHA. 

Can,  V. 

...lamandhla,  and  by  ...nema8Imba. 

Potential  mood. 

.,    n.  (vessel). 

I-gapa  {li-ma). 

I-GAPA  (ri-wia). 

iacel,». 

Esula. 

PiSIOA. 

aiidle,  n. 

Isi-banego. 
Isi-bane. 

M-VBNBQO 

Can 


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Cas 


KNOLIbH. 

Candlestick,  n. 


TKHKLK. 

Isi-xina  sesibanego 


Cannibal,  n.  I-zimu  {li-ma). 

Cannon,  n.  Um-baimbai. 

Isi-bamu. 
Canoe,  n.,  see  "  Boat."  Isi-kepu. 


Canter,  v. 

Cap,  n. 

„     percussion,  n. 
Capability,  n. 

Capable,  be,  v. 


Gada.    Kitjima. 

In-guane. 

In-kohlo. 

Ama-ndhla. 

Ugw-azi. 

Azi. 

Lamandhla  {adj.). 

Kulu. 

Tumba. 


Capacious,  adj. 
Captive,  take,  v. 
Caracal,  see  "Lynx  red." 
Carcase,  n.  Isi-dumbu. 

Care,  to  have,  v.  int.  Dubega. 


„     take... of,  V.  tr.  Londoloza. 
Carefully,  adv.  Gahle. 

Careless,  to  be,  v.        Delela. 

Ufia  nanzeleli=lie 
is  careless. 
Caress,  v.  tr.  Gona.    Sifiata. 

«eeaZso"  Embrace." 


Carnivora,  n. 
Carpenter,  n. 
Carriage,  n. 
Carry,  v. 

„       (a  load). 
see  •'  Transport." 

„    an  infant.  

„   on  the  shoulder.  Etjata, 

„    away.  Susa. 

^art,  n.  Inkolo  incinyane. 

Carve,  v.  Baza. 

Case,  see  "Box,"  "Affair." 


Izi-bande. 
Um-bazi. 
In-kolo. 
Pata.    Sa. 
Twala. 

Beleta  umntwana. 


SHUNA. 

.  TjI-DENDETJOMVENE- 
GO. 

I-PFITTI   HITRU. 

M-ziNGA  {mu-mi). 
I-GWA  (ri-ma). 
Bh-ato. 
Banga.    Manya. 

DURUMA. 

I-Husi.    Tji-tundu. 

Tjl-PEPB.      Tjl-PESU. 
N-KOHLO. 

Ma-simba. 

GU-DZIBA. 
DZIBA. 

Nesimba  (adj.). 

KURU. 

Tapa.    Tora. 

M-TUMBi  {mu-mi). 
M-TUMBu  {mu-mi). 
DziRA.    Netsega. 
Tambura. 
Tambudziga. 
Tjengeta. 

ZWA   KA   NAKA. 

a  u  nehanya. 

a  a  no  rangarira. 

Tjinga.    Tjinjiga. 

M-bada. 
I-MizHA  {ri-ma). 

N-KORO. 

Bata.    Isa. 

Senga. 

Berega  mnwana. 

PiGURA. 
BiSA.      DUSA. 

Nkoro  idukwana. 
Bezha. 


Cas 


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Cat 


ENGLISH. 

TKBRI.K. 

8RUHA. 

Cash,  «., 

I-mali. 

N-DARAMA. 

see  "Money." 

Cask,  n. 

Ifatii  (Dutch). 
Lahla. 

Cast  away,  v.  tr. 

Rasha.    Taya. 

„     (throw). 

Posa. 

Kanda.    Posa. 

„     the  skin. 

Hluba  isikoko. 

SlTBURA  GANDA. 

see  "Change  Coat." 

PFENYrRA. 

„     lots. 

Enzela  imfimibi. 

Ita  MAJBNYA. 
ItA  MFUMBl. 

„     out. 

Xotja. 

TaNDA.      DZINGA. 

„     (young). 

Punza. 

SODZA. 

Castor  oil  tree,  n. 

Um-hlafuto. 

M-FUTi  (mumi). 

Castrate,  r. 

Pagula. 

TjEGA  (of  cattle). 

Tena. 

SiTNURA  (of  sheep). 

Cat,  n. 

Un-kazi     {j^l.     on- 
kazi). 

■    U-NEMANGE  (muho). 

„     wild. 

I-gola  {It-ma). 

U-SAMANGA  [mu-ha). 

N-DAMBI. 

„     (polecat). 

I-qaqa  (lima). 
In-dhlozi. 

TjI-DEMBU. 

„     (tiger  cat). 

N-ZUNZA. 

Cataract  (of  eye),  n. 

Um-lafia. 

I-SHANOA. 
M-RANGA. 

„     (waterfall). 

Im-popomo. 

I-BOPOMA. 

I-FURERB  {ri-ma). 

„     (rapids). 

Ma-ngondo. 

CaUrrh,  n.  see  "Cold." 

Catch,  17.  tr. 

Bamba, 

Bata. 

„     (foot  in  a  hole), 

,  Hitia. 
Kubega. 

PiNGWA. 

*f«  "Stumble." 

GuSwA. 

„      (a  ball). 

Gama. 

Gamvtjira. 

„      rain  water. 

Begezela  izulu. 

BiGinZIRA   MVITRA. 
GaDZIGIRA    MVITRA. 
TjINGII)?51RA  mvcra. 

„      in  a  trap. 

Tiya. 

Teya. 

„      (a  disease). 

Tata.     Tatela. 
Tonsela. 

TORA. 

Caterpillar,  rz. 

Isi-bufiu. 

T.II-PUOA. 

Isi-lwanakazana. 

T.FI-IMIOANANa. 

*  'attlo,  n. 

In-komo. 

I-NOMBK. 

„    (without  horns)  I-hulahula  {U-vud. 

„    -post. 

Um-lago. 

M-8HA.SHA. 

„    -post,   to    send 

cattle  to  a,  v.tr. 

.  Lagisa  inkomo. 

Temera  Sombb. 

Cat 


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Cha 


ENGLISH. 

TKBKLE. 

SHUNA. 

Cattle  dung  (dry,  ir 

I 

dust),  n. 

Um-quba. 

M-FUDZI. 

„      (dry,  in 

1 

clods). 

Ama-gade. 

„          „      fresh. 

Ubu-lonwe. 

N-DOBE. 

„       kraal,  n. 

Isi-baya. 
TJm-zila. 

I-DANGA  (ri-ma). 

„      path,  n. 

N-GWARA. 

Cause,  V.  tr. 

Enza.    Bafia. 

Ita.    Gwisana. 

Use  causative  form  of  the  \evh—e.q. 

Tula = be  quiet = 

Nyara. 

Tulisa=make  quiet: 

=^Nyaradza. 

Cautious,  be,  v. 

Hlaganipa. 

Nyenyeredza. 

Xwaya. 

Tjenjera.   Tara- 

MUGA.    EeYA. 

Cave,  n. 

U-balu  {lu-zi). 

I-BAKO  (ri-ma). 

see  also  "  Den." 

Cavil,  V. 

Piga  inkani. 

Ita  daro. 

see  also  "  Kaise  a 

quarrel." 

Caw,  V. 

Kala. 

Rira.    Tjema. 

Cease,  v.  int.  (leave 

>  Yega. 

Rega. 

off) 

Yegela. 

„           „       (be  at 

an  end) 

'  Pela. 

Pbra. 

Centipede,  n. 

Inyoga  yabafazi. 

I-MAMBARIZE. 
I-SUTJESUTJE. 

Tji-puga  TJITSUKU. 

Centre,  n. 

I-pagati. 

M-KATI. 

Certain,  be  (sure),  v. 

ama 

SiMBA.      SiMBARARA. 

aoto,  adj. 

Dama  gwazo,  n. 

Nxolozela 

Reba  zokwadi. 

„      (one),  adj. 

Tile,  tileyo,  e.g. 
Umuntu  0   tile  =  a 

NiNGINIGI.      GWAYB. 

L 

certain^  person  = 

MUNU   GWAYE. 

Certainly,  adv. 

Sibili.    Noqoto. 

ZWANGU.     GWAZO. 
ZOKWADl. 

Chafe,  V.  tr. 

Pocula. 

SUBURA.      SOTORA. 

Chaff",  6-ee"  Husks." 

Chain,  n. 

I-ketane. 

Ma-ndarira. 

Chair,  n. 

Isi-hlalo. 

Tji-garo. 

Challenge,  v. 

aala. 

Tanga. 

Chameleon,  n. 

U-nwaba  {lu-zi). 

RU-AIVE. 

Chance,  v. 

Hla,  e.g. 

Wahla  wafiga=h€ 

chanced  to  come. 

Cha 


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Che 


BKOLI8H. 

Change,  v.  tr. 
„        V.  ini. 
„      colour,  V.  int. 
„      coats  (of  ani- 
mals). 


,,       of  the  moon 
see  "  Moon." 
Channel,  «.,  large,       U-dofia  (lu-zi). 
deep  and  worn,  Um-hotja. 
a  natural  wa- 
ter course. 
„    small,  an  arti-  Um-sele. 
ficial  furrow. 


TEDBLS.  8HUMA. 

Pendula.  Shaxdi-ra. 

Penduga.  Shasduga. 

Fipala.    Fupala,        Kopora. 
Hluba  uboya  =  lose  Mbnya  makusi. 

the  old  hair.  Gubura  makusi. 

Hlunianboya=gain  Bva  makusi. 

the  new  hair.  TrxGA  makusi. 

MiRA  NENGA. 

Twasa.  Gar  a. 


Chant,  r.  tr. 

Chapped,  be,  v. 
Chap,  71. 


Character,  n. 
Charcoal,  n. 
Charge  of  powder,  ii. 
„       a  gun,  r. 

„  ^    (a  price). 
Charitable,  oflj., 

see  "  Kind." 
Charm  (amulet),  n. 

Chase,  v., 

nee  "  Hunt" 
^'hasra,  n. 

see  "Channel." 
Chaste,  ailj. 


Hlabela. 

Huba  (of  war  song). 

Dabuga. 

Um-kenki. 

Umu-dwa. 

Um-dabugo. 
Ama-lahle. 
I-gavu  ili-ma). 
Gava  umpopo. 

Biza.    Di&a. 
Lomusa. 


I-KORONGA. 

M-iioRONGA  {mu-mi). 

RU-KOBA. 
I-BIRIPIRI. 

M-BUXDU  {mu-mi). 
M-HOMBA  (mu-mi). 
M-PAXZHE  (mu-mi). 
M-TSBTSE  (mu-mi). 
Imba. 

DiMUGA.      PaRUGA. 

I-NA  {ri-ma). 

M -TSETSE. 
MU-HVVE. 

M-ciARiRO  (mu-mi). 
Ma-kara.  Ma-zimbe. 

I-KARAGA. 

Karaga  pfuti. 
Pag  A  PFUTI. 
Dana.    Shaga. 

NOMKOWA. 


In-tebe.    In-teme.    I-hobodo.    I-zanku. 

I-MFTTA. 


Clhatter,  r. 
Cheap,  adj. 


Landela.    Landa. 
Umhotja. 
Cnma,  r.    Luna,  r, 
Xoxa.    Xogozela. 
Ka  gni  dhli  iluto. 


KoxDA.    Tkbera. 

TOBBRA. 
I-K0R0N(JA. 

RURAMA,  r.     NAKA,t?. 

Nyoro. 
Bo  POM  A.     ZrwA. 
Itaxa  maka. 


Che 


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Chi 


ENGLISH. 

Cheat,  V.  tr. 


Eohlisa 


in  selling),  v.  Dhla  (umuntu),  e.g. 
U  fi.i  dhlile  =  you 
have  cheated  me= 
Isi-hlati. 
Bona. 
Kuza. 

. .  .lenhliziyo  imhlope 
Jabula,  V.    Taba,  v. 
Togoza,  ?'. 
I-hlozi  (li-ma). 
Ondhla. 
Isi-fuba. 


Cheek,  n. 

Clieer  (applaud),  i\ 

also  see  "  Comfort." 
Cheerful,  adj. 


Cheetah,  n. 
Cherish,  v.  tr. 
Chest,  n. 

see  "  Box." 
Chew,  V.  tr. 

,,      the  cud,  V. 
Chicken,  n, 


Chide,  v.,  see  "Scold. 
Chief,  n. 

„  petty. 

„  man  of  a  town. 


wife. 


Chieftainship,  n. 
Child,  n. 

„      female. 
„      infant. 

'„      be  with,  V. 


Hlafuna. 

Etjisa. 

I-zinyane  lenkuku. 


In-kosi,    ^j>?.    ama- 

kosi. 
In-kosana. 
In-duna. 
Um-ninomuzij   j^l. 

omninomuzi. 
Um-niiiokaziiniizi. 
In-kosikazi. 


Ubu-kosi. 

Um-ntwana. 

Um-hadhlana, 

Isi-tandana. 

In-gane. 

Mita. 
Tata  isisu, 
U  lesisu. 


8HUNA. 

Tjengedza. 

Nyengedzera. 

Dya. 

Wa  ka  ndi  dya. 

RU-SHAYA. 

Tenda.    Bonga. 

BURA  mere. 
,BlMBA,  V. 

Tamba,  v.    Tenda,  v. 
u  ne  meso  a  ka  naka. 
1-DiDiNGWE  {ri-tna). 
Rera. 
Tji-fuba. 

TSBNGA. 

Zeya. 

RU-TJIYO  gwehuku. 

Mnw-ana  w^ehuku. 

Ka-tiyo  kehuku. 

Ka-na  kehuku. 

i-hukwana. 

She,  pi.  Ba-she. 

I-TJiNDA  {ri-ma). 

She. 

Mw-ene  womusha. 

M-KURU. 

I-HOSI  ipl.  BA-HOSi). 

1-WOSIASHE.       1-HOSI- 

ASHE. 
M-RONGO. 
BU-SHE. 

Mnw-ana  {pi.  Bana). 
Tji-bhyere. 

M-SIGANA.  I-DANANA. 

M-TJETJB. 

M-TJETJANA. 

U  NEMIMBA. 

U  NENUMBU. 

U  NETJISU. 


Chi 


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Cla 


EKOLI8H. 

Childhood,  n. 
Chin,  ru 
Chip,  V.  tr. 


(wood). 

„     stone,  V. 
„     of  wood,  n. 

Chirp,  V. 
Chisel,  n. 

Chocolate  colour,  adj. 
Choke  (in  eating),  v. 

int. 
Choke,  v>.  act. 
Choose,  V.  fr. 
r'hop,  r, 
.      off. 

up  meat. 

down  trees, 
(firewood). 


TKBELE. 

Uhu-ntwana. 

Isi-levn. 

Hlepula. 

Cezula. 


Candula. 

I-bazelo  {H-ma). 

I-xozelo  (li-ma). 

Eala. 

Is-anceli. 

Mpofu. 

Kanywa. 

Hitjwa. 

Kama.    Hitja. 

Keta. 

duma. 

Qamula. 

Hlahla  inTaina. 

Oamnla  izihlahla. 
Banda. 


„      (mince). 

Chum,  V. 
Chuming-stick,  n. 

Cinders,  n. 
Circle,  n. 


Cobela. 
dobela. 
Pehla. 
Lu-pehlo. 

Ama-lahle. 
Isi-zifielezi. 


.  to  make  a,  v.  tr.  Enza  isiziftelezi. 
.,  go  round  in  a,  v. 
.  il,  be,  V. 


Clad,  be  (in  clothes),r, 
see  also  "  Clothe, 
(in  a  blanket). 


Zifielega. 
Cama. 
Uoga. 
Ambeswa. 


SHUWA. 
BU-TJETJANA. 
TjI-REBVU. 

MSwaurX. 

Mnwepfura. 

Banzura. 

KWATURA. 
TSEMURA. 

Tjenyura. 
Bandudza. 
I-BEZERO  (ri-ma). 
I-teswo  (rt-ma). 
RiRA.    Tjema. 

M-BEZHO. 

TSUKU. 

DZIPIWA. 

Kapita.    Dzipa. 
Shara.    Sharudza. 

DiMURA. 

Dimura.    Gura. 
Tema  nyama. 
Dzanyira  nyama. 
Tema  miti. 
Banzura.  Kwamura. 
kwanzura. 

KWATURA. 

Tjbgera. 
Tjbgerera. 

SiGA.      PlTSHlGA. 

Rr-8ioA. 

M-PU8HIOO. 

Ma-kara.  Ma-zimbb. 

Tji-monererb. 

Tji-tendkredzi. 

Monkkedza, 

Tenderedza. 

POTERRO a. POTKRBRA 
Ten  DEN  EO  A. 
DZIGAMA. 

Mtjenb  (adj.). 

PKBCIWA  HANZU. 
FUOA. 


Cla 


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ENGLISH.  TEBBLE. 

Claim,  V.  Bafia. 

Clamber,  v.  Clansa. 

Clap  the  hands,  ??.       Clageza. 

Tjaya  izandhla. 


Class  (kind),  n.  U-hlobo  (lu-zi). 

Claw,  n.  U-zipo  {lu-zi). 

Clay  (for  pots),  n.  I-humba  {li-ma). 

„    red,  n.  Li-bom vu.. 


Clean,  be  (washed), 
V.  int. 

„     (pure). 
„     (of  water),  adj. 
Cleanse  (clothes),  ^. 
tr. 
„      (of  vessels).. 

„      (boots)., 

„      (knives).. 
Clear  off  (grass),  v.  tr. 
„     (bush). 
„     away. 
,,     out  rubbish. 


a  road. 


Hlanzega,  e.g^ 

Gu  klan2egile=it 

is  clean. 
HIambuluga. 
Hie. 
Kezisa.. 

Hlanza.^    Kezisa. 
Hlambulula. 
Esula.   Hlanza. 
Gudhla.    Pucula. 
Centa. 
Caba. 
Susa. 

Tanyela  izibi. 
Hola  iaibi. 
Susa  izibi. 
Ctala  indhlela. 
Vula  indhlela. 


„    to   make    {i.e.  Cansisa.     Kanyisa. 
elucidate).  Clondisa. 

„    (of  the  sky),  ?;.  Cetula.  Cweba.   Sa. 
int. 
Clever,  be,  v.  Hlaganipa. 

Cliff,  n.  Ili-wa. 


KWIRA. 

Ombera. 
eoba  maboko. 

IdZA  MABOKO. 
BUTJIRA   MABOKO. 
EU-DZI. 
RU-NZARA. 

U-GWARA  {ru-zi). 
I-vu  {ri-ma). 

I-DABHYB. 

M-TAPO  imu-mi). 

IVU  TSUKU.   TjI-SIRA. 

M-TJUKU  {mu-mi). 

M-KUTU. 

Tjena,  adj.    SuGWA, 

e.</.ZwAKASUGWA. 
TjENA,  a<1j. 
Naka,  v.  Tjena,  adj. 
Ngudza.  Shambidza. 

SUGA. 

Ngudza.  Shambidza. 

SUGA^ 
PUSHIGA. 
RODZA.    KUSHA. 

KuMA.  Sebura. 
Tema.  Dimura. 

MlRIDZA.     BiSA.. 
TSWAILA   MARARA. 
KaKATA  MARARA. 

hura  marara. 
Panda  nzira. 
Banzura  nzira. 
hwaira  nzira. 

TjENISA.      DZIBISISA. 

ruramidza. 

Venegidza. 

Idza. 

Makore  a  parara. 

Tjenjera. 

RU-WARE. 

I-were. 


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Coa 


KNOLI8H. 

Climb  (hills),  v.  tr. 

„      (of  plants). 

Clinch,  V.  tr. 

Cling  to,  V. 

Clinkers,  lu 

Clod  of  earth,  n. 

'  lose  (a  door,  etc.),  v 

.,     the  eyes. 

„     the  hand. 

„     (a  clasp  knife). 

„     in    (surround), 

V.  tr. 
,,     up  (a  pot). 

„    together,  to  be, 

r.  int. 
.,    oflr. 
lose  weather,  n. 

Clot  of  blood,  n. 
Clothe,  V.  tr. 


lothes,  n. 

„     takeoll,  r. //•. 

„     -line. 
Cloud,  tu 
Club,  n. 
Cluck  (of  fowls),  r. 

Clump  of  trees,  w. 
Coarse,  be  (of  calico), 
V.  int. 


TEBELE. 

Kwela. 

Uansa(of  steep  hills 

Tandela. 

Kwela. 

Gobisa     (^izikonk- 

wana). 
Bamba. 
Tandela. 
Ama-nyeli. 
I-gade  {li-7ua). 
.  Vala. 

Cimeza  amehlo. 
Fumbata  isandhla. 
Peca. 

Hanqa. 

Namega. 

Minyana. 

Eduzana. 
Isi-kudumezi. 

I-hluli  {lima). 
I-hlwili  {li'vw). 


Clogisa. 


Izi-qogo. 

Susa  iziqogo. 

Um-gibe. 

Ili-fu.    Ama-yezi. 

In-duku. 

Kekeza. 

Isi-xugu  sezihlabla. 

Kamisa. 

Kanya. 

Lala  (light). 


KWIRA. 

MOXERERA. 
KWIRA.      POMBERA. 
KOMBAMIDZA  (HOKO). 


Bata. 

monera.    pomba. 
Ma-nveri.  Ma-zaya. 
I-viNGA  {ri-ma). 
Zharira.    Pfiga. 

TSIXZIRA   MESO. 

Pfumbatira  ruboko. 
kombamidza. 
tsibigira.  fonyora. 

KOMBA. 
PlYA. 

BuwA.    Nama. 

FUDIGA. 

Manigana. 

TSOGANA. 

Pedhlupediilu. 
dzi-tuguta. 

D2UYA,  V. 

I-KOBA  {ri-ma), 
I-ROPA  {ri-ma,). 
Ma-vai. 
Pfega  hanzu. 
isa  hanzu. 

NgUNA    HANZIT. 

Mbara  hanzu. 
Senya  hanzu. 

I-HANZU. 
BiSA   HANZU. 
I-TJANDA. 

I-KORB  {ri-ma). 

I-swi.MBo  {ri-ma). 

Kkkkdza. 

Kkrp:kkra. 

i-dimburudzi. 

Shama. 

Pbpbrenga. 


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ENGLISH. 

TEBKLE. 

SHUMA. 

Coat,  n. 

I-batji  {li-ma). 

I-HANZU. 

Coax,  V. 

Ncena. 

Nybngetera. 

Nybngetedza. 

Tetedza. 

Cob  (of  mealies),  n. 

Isi-qu. 

Tji-gwenjere. 

I-GURINWA.      I-GURI 

(rt-nia). 

Cobra,  n. 

Li-pimpi. 

I-PFUNGAHORE 

(ri-via). 

Cobweb,  n. 

Ubu-lembn. 

I-DANDEMTANDB. 

I-DANDIRA. 

I-DANDADZI. 

Cock  (bird),  n. 

I-qude.    I-qudebe 

I-KUKURUMi  (ri-ma). 

(li-ma). 

I-HUKURUMi  {ri-ma). 

„    (of  a  gun),  n. 

I-laulo  {li-ma). 

N-GOBONO. 

Is-andhla  sompopo. 

I-KANU  {ri-ma). 

EU-KUNGA. 

„    (a  gun),  V. 

Laula. 

Kanura.    Kunga. 

Cock-crow,  n. 

Gu-kala  gwenkuku 

.  GU-RIRA  GWEHUKU. 

Gu  kala  inkuku. 

GU  KUKURIDZA  HUKU. 

Coffee,  n. 

Ikofi. 

Cognomen,  n. 

Isi-bofio. 

M-TUPO  {mu-mi). 

Coil,  V.  tr. 

Sofia. 

MONEREDZA. 

„     V.  int. 

Zisofia» 

MoNA  (of  a  snake). 

MONERA, 

Cold,  adj. 

Lamakaza. 

Netjando. 
Nembawa. 

Ganda,  ^. 

TONORA,  V. 

Nemepo     (cold    from, 
wind). 

„    n. 

Ama-Jkaza. 

I-mepo. 

Um-qando. 

Tj-anda. 

M-BAWA. 

„     (the  disease). 

Um-kuhlane.. 

Bu-gwere.  I-gwara. 
.  Tji-gwadzi. 
Tjitenda. 

U-pepa    (hi-zi)^   in 

L  I-KOSHORO. 

head  and  chest. 

,,    to  be,  V.  int. 

Godola. 

TONOGWA. 

Dbdera. 

Colic,  n. 

I-nyoga.      'Sfi   len 

-  In-yoga. 

yoga = I  have  the 

colic= 

Ndi  nbnyoga. 

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KNOLI9H. 

TEBKI.K. 

8HUMA. 

Collect,  r.  int. 

Butana. 

BUNKANA. 
KOKORODZAXA. 

„       r.  tr. 

Buta. 

BUNKANIDZA. 

Butisa. 

Kong  A. 

„       (rubbish),  r. 

Kukula.    Kucula. 

Para. 

Colour,  71. 

Um-bala. 

M-BARA  (mu-mi). 

Colt,  n. 

I-tole  lepiza. 

I-MURU  YEMBIZI. 

Comb,  fi. 

Um-vitjo. 

I-MBTU. 

Izi-nti  zo^vitja. 

I-FETO  (ri-ma). 

,,      V.  tr. 

Vitja. 

Meta.Feta.  Petura. 

Combine,  v.  int. 

Hlanana. 

SHANOANA. 

„      'v.tr. 

HlaMTiisa^ 

Shangaxidza. 

Come,  V.  int. 

Za. 

BuYA.      Uya. 

„     (arrive). 

Figa. 

Swig  A. 

„     near. 

Sondela. 

Sedera. 

see  "  Approach.' 

» 

„    in. 

Ngena. 

Nguna.    Pinda. 

„    out. 

Puma. 

BUDA.      BURIGA. 

„    down. 

Ehla. 

Buruga. 

see  also  "  Descend." 

..    down  to. 

Ehlela. 

BURUOIRA. 

.,    up  (of  seeds). 

Mila. 

BuDA.    Dexera. 
Mera. 

..     to  life. 

Vuga. 

Mug  A. 

„     from  (a  place). 

Vela. 

BVA. 

„     together. 

(of     butter    in 

Hlanana. 

Shangana. 

Figa. 

SWIGA. 

chuminp). 

„    up  with  (over-  Pica. 

Wana. 

take). 

.,     back. 

Biiyela. 

Dzoobra.    Jooela. 

..    off  (as  hair). 

Hlutuga. 

Bvuriga.     Menega. 

HUDUGA. 

„    out   from    (the 

Kumuga. 

GuGA.    Shomoga. 

handle). 

Piinyuga. 

SOTOGA. 

„    out  (of  teetli). 

Kumuga. 

GiTOA.    Shomoga. 

„    away  from,t?.  tr 

.Tjiya. 

SlYA. 

„    after,  v.  tr. 

Landela. 

Honda.    Tbbbra. 

Comfort,  V.  tr. 

Vusa  inhliziyo. 

Mi:t8A  moyo. 

„        a  child. 

Loloiela  umtwana. 

NyARADZA  MJiWANA. 

Comic,  to  be,  v. 

Hlegiaa,  r.  tr. 

Sbgedza,  v.  tr. 

Soma,  r.  intr. 

Sangadza,  t'.  tr. 
Nbma,  v.  int. 

Com 


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ENGLISH. 

TEBRLE. 

SHDNA. 

Command,  v. 

Laya. 

Eaya.    Rayira. 

Bl  DZA. 

„         n. 

Um-layo. 

I-DAMA  {ri-ma). 

Ili-zwi. 

I-HWi  (r-i-ma). 

M-RAYIRO. 

see  also  "  Law." 

M-SHOKO  {ri-ma). 

Commence,  v. 

aala. 

Tanga.    Bvira. 

Commend,  v. 

Babaza^ 

KUNGURA. 

Hauza. 

Nyemura. 

Commit,  v.  tr. 

Enza. 

Ita. 

„        sin,  see  "  Sin." 

Compact,  be  (close), 

V.  Hlafiana. 

Shangana. 

(firm). 

aina. 

SiMBA. 

Companion,  n. 

Um-na  gwetu. 

M-kwanyina 

Um-fetu  (  =  umfo 

(WANGU). 

wetu). 

Company,  n. 

I-bandhla  {li-ma). 
Isi-qetjana. 

I-DANGA  {ri-ma). 

„      of  soldiers. 

?Ll8i-gaba. 
I-xiba  {li-ma). 

I-BIGO  {ri-ma). 

I-MANA  {ri-ma). 

Compare,  v,  tr. 

Fanisa. 

Fananidza. 

Lifianisa. 

RiDZANISA. 

Idzanisa. 

Compassion,  n. 

XJmu-sa. 

M-TSWENE  {mu-mi). 

see  "  Kindness." 

Isi-hau. 

RU-DZIBO. 

Compel,  V. 

Quba. 

Tina. 
Tagura. 

Complain,  v. 

Sola. 

KURUMNRA. 
TSAGAMNWA. 

Complete,  v.  tr. 

aeda. 

Pedza. 

Complicated,  be,  v. 

Nxibana. 

Key  ANA. 

Nxaganxaga. 

PiSANISKWA. 
KORBGANA. 
PlYANA. 
POTANA. 

Compress,  v.  tr., 

Bandezela. 

Bandidzira. 

see  "Squeeze." 

Cindezela. 

DZWANYIDZIRA. 

Comrade,  n. 

Umna  gwetu. 

M-KWANYINA 

Umfetu. 

(WANGU). 

Conceal,  v.  tr. 

Fihla. 

Bandisa.    Banza. 

Sita. 

BiGA. 

Conceited,  be,  v. 

Zibabaza. 

ZWIZUWIDZA. 

Zikukumeza. 

ZWIKUDZA. 

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KNOMSH. 

TBBKLK. 

SHDNA. 

Conceited,  be,  v. 

Kuknmala. 

ZWIDUNGUMIDZA. 

Ziqajn. 

ZWIKURISA. 

Zikulisa. 

ZWIKURUMIDZA. 

Concerning,  prep. 

Na. 

Na.    Tja. 

Oonciliate,  v.  tr. 

Lamula. 

R  AMUR  A. 

Tulisa. 

Nyaradza. 

Ncibiligisa. 

RaNDI  DZA. 

ndemn  judicial I3' 

Bulala. 

BURAYA. 

V. 

Labia. 

Easha, 
Taya. 

Condition  (state),  n. 

Ugu-hlala. 

GU-UARA. 

Ugu-ma. 

GU-MIRA. 

M-TOBO  {mu-mi). 

,,    beingoodjV.iw^  Nona. 

KORA. 

Conduct,  n. 

Ugw-enza. 

GW-ITA. 

„    (guide),  V.  tr. 

Pelegezela. 

Perb(;a. 

Tunamela. 

TUNGAMIRA. 

anba. 

Rati  DZA. 

SUNDAIDZA. 
TONBEDZA. 

ney,  w.,  see  "Rock  Rabbit." 
>nfes.s,  V.  tr.  Vumela  izono. 

Vumela  umlandu. 
Confidence  in,  to  have.  Temba  gu... 
or  put,  V.  Kolwa  gu... 


Confine,  v.  tr.  Bopa. 

Confirm,  v.  tr.  Qinisa. 

Confiscate,  v.  tr.  Dhla.  Qeda.  e.q.  In- 
kosi  ya  mn  dhla 
=  the  kin«;  confis- 
cated all  his  goods. 

Conflict,  w,,  see  "Battle." 
„    (domestic),  n.      Um-bafio. 


Confluence,  n. 

Confound, )      . , 
Confu.se,     (' 

Confused,  be,  v. 


In-hlafto. 

Pasaza. 
Pazamisa. 

Pasazega. 


Tenda  moswa. 
Byumira  moswa. 
moyo  u  no  gar  a  ou... 

MOYO  U  NO  GADZA 
GIT... 

PfuSoa  gu... 

SrNGA. 
SiMBISA. 

Dhla  Dya.  Pedza. 
She  wa  m  pedza  — 
the  king  confiscati  d 
all  he  had. 

M-pabarira. 
I-<nviRANA  (ri-ma\ 
Ma-diro. 

Pa  NO  RII^NGANA. 

Bvitbanidza. 

Vanganidza. 

Piya. 

Piyboa. 

dzidziqa, 


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ENGLISH.  TEBELE. 

Congratiilate,  v.  tr.  Enza  "  amehlo  am- 
hlope." 
U  hlalelani  u  fia  ni 
enzi  amehlo  am- 
Mope  =  wliy  do 
you  not  congratu- 
late me  ? 

Congregate,  v.  int.,  see  "Collect." 
Connect,  v.  tr.  Hlafianisa. 

Conquer,  v.  tr.  AWula.    Nqol)a. 


Conscience,  n. 
Consent,  v. 


U-valo  {lu-zi). 
Vuma. 


Consider,  v.  int.         Nagana. 


Console,  v.  tr. 

Conspicuous,  adj. 

Conspire,  v. 
Constipated,  be,  v. 


Euza  (only  used  to 
the  king). 

Kalela. 

Lilela. 

(S)obaleni. 

Kanya,  v.  Gu  ya 
kanya=it  is  con- 
spicuous = 

Ba&a  umbafio. 

Gumbela  isisu. 
Isisu  si  lukuni. 


Consult,  V.  Kulumana. 

Consume  (of  fire),  v.  Tjisa. 

tr.,  see  also  "Eat." 
Contact,  place  in,  v.  Hlananisa. 
Contempt,  show,  v.,    Kafulela  amate. 

see  also  "Despise." 
Contend,  v.,  see  "Dispute." 
Contented,  be,  v.         Kolwa. 
(Dela). 


SHUNA. 

Ita  "Matjena"  (on 

return  from  war). 
Ita   "  Makorogoto  " 

(on     return     from 

hunting). 
Ita  "  Makuni." 
Ita    "  Madzoga    dzi 

buya." 

Shanganidza. 

KONA.      KUNDA. 

Tadza.     Kurira. 

I-HANA. 
BVUMA. 

Dabira. 

Pfunga. 

Karakana. 

Erekana. 

Rangarira. 

Nyaradza. 

Ririra. 
Tjemera. 
(gu  Ri)  Patjena. 
Tjena,  v. 

Zwi  NO  tjena. 

GWIRA  NAKA. 

Rangana. 

dzimbigwa. 

Manigwa^ 

Tadziwa  gu  buda. 

bvunzana. 

Pisa. 

Shanganidza. 
Pfira  mate. 

SWIPIRA  mate. 

Kogwa. 
Tbnda. 
Garigana. 
Guta. 


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Cor 


ENGLISH. 

Continually,  cult: 


Contradict,  v. 
see  "  Deny." 
Contrast,  v.  tr. 

Control,  V.  tr. 


11 
Convalescent,  be,  v. 


Convenient,  be,  v. 
Convert,  v.  tr. 
Convey,  v.  tr. 

see  "Transport." 
Convince,  v.  tr. 
Coo,  V. 
Cook  (by  boiling),  v. 

„     (by  roasting),  v. 
Cooked,  be,  v. 
Cool,  culj. 

see  also ''Cold.'' 

Cool,  V.  tr. 

«c«afeo  "Fan." 
Coop,  n. 


Njalonjalo. 

Insuku  zonke. 

Jifia  {v.)  wa  jifia  wa 
figa=he  continu- 
ally caine= 

Landula. 

Linanisa. 

Bainba.    Tinta. 

aila. 

Ama-ndhla. 

Totoba.  Dondolozela, 

Ncibiliga  inhliziyo. 

(Ugu-ba)  Ncono. 

Fanela. 

Pendula. 

Sa. 

Twala. 

Pendula, 

Kala. 

Pega. 

Osa. 

Vutwa. 

Clanda  {v.)  Lamhla 
gvi  ya  qanda=it 
is  cool  to-day  = 

Polisa. 

Qandisa. 

Isi-xaxa. 

Lu-lilaga. 


Copper,  71.,  see  "Brass.' 


Copse,  n. 


Copulate,  V. 

„       (of  cattle). 

J,       (of  dogs). 
Cord,  n. 

Cork,  n.,  see  "  Stopper. 
Com,  Indian,  see  "Mealies.* 


Isi-kowa. 

Isi'kowana. 

Isi  xue:u  sezihlabla. 

I  sandhlana. 

Lalala...    Sata. 

Zega. 

Pifta. 

In-tambo. 


8HUKA. 
ZWAKARE. 

Mazhuba  osb. 
;Misi  yoseyose. 
Pama,  v.     Rahba,  v. 
Wa  pama  wa  swioa. 
Ramba. 

RiDZANISA. 

Idzanisa. 
Bata.    Tina. 

Ma-simba. 
Nanoaira. 


Fanira. 
Shandura. 

ISA. 

Senga. 
Shandura. 
Rira.    Tjema. 

BiGA. 

Otja. 
Ibva. 

TONORA,  V.      PORA,  v. 

Nasi  zwi  no  tomora. 

PORODZA. 
TONODZA. 

Tji-zengwb. 
ru-gwanoa. 

I-DBNDERB  (W-WUl). 

Tji-tondo.    I-DZBSB. 


Tji-shaka. 

SWIRA. 
KWIKA. 

KWIRA.     Shbtbra. 
M-8UNOO  {mu-mi}. 


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KKGLI8H.  TEBELE. 

Corn,  Kafir,  n.  Ama-bele. 

„      ear,    or    head  Isi-kwebu. 

of,  n. 
„      boiled,  n.  In-kobi. 

„     wet  from  the  Um-ncatja. 

hole,  71. 

„    to  rub  in  the  Hlosa  amabele. 
hand,  u,  see  also  "Stamp," 
Cornfield,  «ee" Garden." 


Ck)mer,  n. 

Corpse,  71. 
Corpulent,  be,  v. 

Correct,  v.  tr. 

Cost,  V.  tr. 
Cotton  (raw),  n. 

„      (sewing). 

Cough,  V. 


Count,  V. 
Countenance,  n. 

Country,  n. 

wooded. 


„        open. 

„        between 

towns,  n. 
Courage,  n. 

Court  (a  girl),  v. 
Cover  (a  pot),  v. 

„      (the  eyes). 

„      (in  a  grave). 


In-gosi.    In-goxo. 

In-goxwana. 
Isi-dumbu. 
Nona. 

Umkaba=pot  belly. 
Lufiisa. 

Dhla. 
U-tjinda  {hi-zi). 

Um-nxeba. 

Kwehlela. 
Upepa  {lu-zi). 

Bala. 

Ubu-so. 

Ame-hlo. 

Ili-zwe  {pi.  izizwe). 

Ama-sandhle. 

Ama-hlati. 

Ama-cege. 

I-gana  {ll-ma). 

U-mafio. 

Isi-kala. 

Ubu-qawe. 

Isi-bindi. 

Kombisa. 

Sibegela. 

Gubuza. 

Clibela. 


8HUNA. 

Ma-pfundb.     ZWIYO. 
I-HURA  (ri-ma). 
I-PFUNDE  {ri-ma). 
M-TAKURA  {mu-mi). 

TjA-NYOROBERA. 
ZwiYO    ZWA    KA   NYO- 

ROBERA, 
PUNGA  MAPFUNDB. 


Pa  madzibo... 
Pa  ka  shangana. 

M-TUMBI. 
KORA. 

Mtumbu  mkuru. 

ruramidza. 

Natsidza.   Gadzira. 

Dya. 

U-TJINDA  {ru-dzi). 

I-DONJE  {ri-ma). 

RU-DZINGO. 
RU-TJINGA. 
KOSHORA. 

I-KOSOKOso  {ri-ma). 
I-GwosHORO  {ri-ma). 
Bara.    Berenga. 
I-MAZHA  {ri-m/i). 
Me-so. 
I-nyiga. 

I-DONDO  {ri-ma). 
I-SHAKA  {ri-ma). 
Ma-renje. 

M-SHANGu  {mu-mi). 
I-DUNU  {ri-ma). 

I-MAZl. 

GuGUTU,  adj. 
Nyenga.  Puma. 

FUDIGA.      FUNUGIRA. 
FUGIDZA. 

Fuganyira. 

FUSIRA. 


Cov 


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Cre 


KNOL18H. 

TKBKLE. 

8HUNA. 

<  over  (in  seeds). 

Fulela. 

Pfurira. 

Uibela. 

FUGIDZA. 

( 'ovet,  V. 

Haiieela  izinto. 
Lomhau. 

Tjiba. 

Covetous,  adj. 

Net  JIB  A.    Nemoyo. 

Neruswiku. 

Cow,  11. 

In-komokazi. 

I-NOMBEHADZI. 

lu-sikazi. 

I-MOU. 

„    (barren),  7i. 

I-nyumbakazi. 

N-TtOMHA.      I-MANJB. 

I-fambele. 

I-SHENJERE.     I-SENZB. 

Cow's  udder,  w. 

I-bele  {If -ma). 

I-ZAMU  {ri-ina). 

„      teat,  lu 

Um-bele. 

Mr-NYATSO. 

Coward,  n. 

Li-ewala. 
In-kala. 

Hya,  r. 

Crab  (land),  n. 

Ka-kadzamba. 

Ka-kanjb. 

Crack,  r.  tr. 

Dabula. 

Paui'ra.     Banzura. 

DlMl'RA.      BVARURA. 

„     r.  inf. 

Dabuga. 

Paruga.     Banzuga. 
Dimu(;a.    Bvaruga. 

,,     It. 

Um-kenki. 

Mr-TSETSE.   In  A 
ri-iiia). 

Umu-dwa. 

Mu-HWE.  M-pari:ru. 

Mr-TSKWE. 

„    (a  whip),  V.  tr. 

Ealisa.    dansula. 

RlRIDZA.      RiDZA. 

,,     (of    a     whip), 

Ququmba. 
Kafa. 

Dagwira. 

V.  intr. 

JllUA. 

Crafty,  be,  v. 

Hlaeanipa. 
I-qili  (//.),  {ll-7na). 

Tjenjera.     Veya. 

N  EX  J  ERE,  adj. 

Cramp,  n. 

In-kantju. 

I-MOXKO. 

Crane,  white,  n. 

I-hemu. 

I-HORORO  (ri-via). 

I-heme  (It-ma). 

I-iioRovvANE  (ri-ma). 

„      blue,  n. 

Umu-dwa. 

I-joRKWE  {ri-'nia). 

Crawl  (of  children),) 

L'.Kasa.    Gaqa. 

GWAMBAYIRA. 
KWABARIGA. 

„      (of  insects). 

Hamba.     Gaqa. 

Enda.    Famba. 
gwambayira. 

Crazy  person,  n. 

Lu-hlanya. 

M-PENGO  imu-mi), 
I-BENZi  (ri-ma). 
Penga,  v. 

Cream,  it. 

U-laza  (lu). 

RlJ-BOMBO. 

Cream  of  tartar  tree 

,  Um-hlali. 

M-TUMBA  {mu-mi). 

71. 

Create,  v. 

Bumba. 

Bumba. 

Dabula.    Pehla. 

Parira.    Siga. 

Ore 


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Cro 


ENGLISH.  TRBELE. 

Creator,  n,  Um-bumbi. 

Um-dabuli. 

Creep,  v.,  see  "  Crawl." 
„     (of  plants).         Naba.    Enaba. 

Crest     (head    orna-  In-dhlugula. 
ment),  n. 

Cricket      (the      in- 
sect), n. 

Crime,  see  "  Sin." 

Crimson,  adj.  Bomvu. 

Cringe,  v.  Kokoba.    Kotama. 


Croak  (of  frogs),  v.  Kala.    Xoxa. 

Crocodile,  n.  In-gwenya. 

Crocodile  River,  n.  U-benwana. 

Crook,  n.  Isi-gwegwe. 


Crooked,   be,    v.   (of  6oba. 
sticks,  etc.). 
„         (of   paths,  Zombazomba. 

and  walking). 
Cross  (a  river),  v.        Capa.    Wela. 

„    (a  country).        Dabula. 

„    the  arms.  Pambanisa  ingalo. 

„    out,  «ee  "Erase." 
Crosswise,  be,  v.         Pambana. 
Cross,  n.  Isi-pambano. 


Crow,  V. 


„     n. 
Crowd,  n. 


„     (crush),  V. 


Kala. 

Li-hwabai  {U-ma). 

Isi-jiyo. 

Isi-xugu. 

Bandezela. 


„    (gathering    to-  Butana. 
gether)  v.  Bunazela. 

Crown  (of  the  head),  Enkanda  {loc). 


SHUNA. 
M-IUJMBI.      M-SIGI. 
M-PARURl. 

Tandabara. 
i-nyumbu.    n-gundu. 
Tji-guru. 

1-NYENSE. 


TsuKiT.    Shaba,  v. 

KOMBAMA.     TSIBAMA. 
KOKOBARA. 
GWAMBAYIRA. 
RlRA.      TjEMA. 

I-GAMBiNGA  {ri-mo). 

I-GARGWE. 

Tji-kokobo.  N-GOBO. 

Tji-kokobaro. 

Tji-kombamo. 

KOMBAMA. 

Kombiriga.       Pota. 
kondama.    mona. 
Ambuga. 

DiMURA.       PaRURA. 

Tjinjiga  maboko. 

Pesana.    Potsana. 
M-TjiNJiGO  {mu-mi). 
Tjema. 
kukuridza. 
I-GUNGUBO  (ri-ma). 
I-DANGA  (ri-ma). 

MU-DUNGWE. 

I-numbu  {ri-ma). 
Bandidzira. 
dzwanyidzira. 
tsambidzira. 

BUNGANA, 

Nyiginyira. 
i-nongoma. 


Crn 


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Cur 


ENGLISH. 

TEDELB. 

8HUHA. 

Cruel,  oflj. 

Lolunya. 

Netjinya.  Nehasha- 
Negodo.     Gugutu 
(hard). 

Cruelty,  n. 

Ulu-nya. 

I-HASHA.        I-TJENYA. 

I-GODO  {ri-ma). 

Crumbs,  n. 

Im-vntu. 

Ml-FUNGA. 

Ma-rara. 

Crush,  V. 

Eanda. 

Bhaxya. 

„      stx)nes. 

Xoba  amatje. 

Bhanya  mabhe. 

„      under  foot  as 

Bulala  nenyawo. 

BURAYA  NEGUMBO. 

an  insect. 

Cibigeza  nenyawo. 
Piciza  fienyawo. 

Bhanya  nbgumbo. 

„     (as  an  egg),  r. 

Bohloza. 

Bhanya. 

Bulala. 

Buraya. 

„      com,  see  "Stamp." 

Cry. 

Kala.    Lila. 

RiRA.    Tjema, 

„     (lamentation),  n 

Isi-Ulo. 

GU-TJEMA. 

Cub,  ru 

I-undhlu. 

Mnw-ana(na). 

Cud,  to  chew,  v. 

Etjisa. 

Tseng  A.    Zeya. 

Cultivate,  v. 

Lima. 

RlMA. 

Cunning,  iu 

Um-lembezi. 

I-njerb. 

Ubu-qili.    Ubu-kali 

.  Veya,  v. 

Li-qili. 

=  M-tjenjebvu     =     a 
cunning  one. 

Cap  (let  blood),  v. 

Lumega. 

RUMIGA. 

„    (vessel),  n. 

I-ncebetu. 

I-seme  {ri-ma). 

Im-beni. 

N-DENA. 

Isi-ja. 

M-BIYA. 

Cupping  horn,  n. 

U-pondo  {lu-zi). 

M-RUMIGO. 

Curdle^  v.  int. 

Ita  mapundu. 

Cure,  V.  tr. 

Elapa.    Polisa. 

Rapa. 

TONODZA. 

Silisa.    Siza. 

T.TIDZA. 

Curl,  V.  tr. 

KOSHA. 

„    (of      hair      oJ 

Um-banqo. 

I-MUZB  {ri-maX 

head),  n. 

Current  of  a  stream 

,  Ugn-hamba      gwa 

■   GW-ERERA     GWEMVIT- 

n. 

manzi. 

RA. 

Ugu-kitjima     gwa 

manzi. 

^urry  skin,  v. 

Tjuga  isikoko. 

Sl'GA  OANDA. 

Curse,  V. 

Tetisa. 

POPOTBRA. 

TUOA.     TUOAKIRA. 

Cus 


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Das 


EMOLISH. 

Custom,  n. 


Cut,  V. 

„    off,  or  across,  v. 

„  through  (length- 
wise), V. 

„  a  skin  down  the 
middle,  v. 

„     a  skin  in  strips, ^;. 

„     down  trees,  v. 

„     hair,  v. 

„  corn,  V. 

„  up  meat,  v. 

„  hole  in  ear  lobe. 

„  the    head    open 

„  (6ghting). 

,,  in  two. 


Um-kubo. 
Ugu-ma. 
Ugn-hamba. 
Ugw-enza. 

Siga. 

Quma. 

Siga.    Dabula. 

Ctaza  isikoko. 

Befia  isikoko. 
Gamula  izihlahla. 
Hula  ikanda. 
Siga  inwele. 
Vuna  amabele. 
Hlahlela  inyama. 
Tletla  indhlebe. 
Hlahla  ikanda. 
Coba  ikanda. 
Ctamula  pagati. 


SHUNA. 

M-c;ar[R().  Hu-CtAra. 

Gu-MIRA.      MU-KO. 
I-GUTA.      KU-TSI. 
HW-ITA.      GW-ITA. 

I-TSiGA  {rUma). 

Tjega. 

Tema. 

Parura.        Dimura. 

BVARURA. 

Tjega  qanda  pa- 
gati. 
Bedzenga  ganda. 
Tema  miti. 
Tjega  ma-vudzi. 

Tjega  ma-pfundb. 
Temera  nyama. 
Tjega  nzebe. 
Tema  msoro. 

Dimura  mkati. 
Gura. 


Daily,  adv. 

Dam  (of  water),  n. 

see  "  Pond." 
Damage,  v.  t7\ 


Amalana  onke. 
Kamalafia  onke. 
I-cibi  (li-ma). 

Apnla  (break). 
Bulala  (general). 
Onisa  (spoil). 
Manzi. 


Damp,  adj. 

see  "Sprinkle  "  "Soak." 
Dance,  v.  Gida. 

Sina. 
„  twisting  the  body.  Tjotj a. 
Danger,  n.  Ugu-fa.    In-gozi. 

Dare,  v.  Lina. 

Dark,  adj.  Mnyama. 

„    become,  v.  Hlwa. 

Dash  down,  v.  tr.        Pahlaza. 


Nemazhuba  ose. 
Nemise  yose. 
I-GAWA  {ri-ma). 

Vuna.    Hlora. 

BURAYA. 
TjINYA. 

Nyoro. 

DZANA. 

Tamba. 

GU-FA. 

Edza. 

Eima.  Halima,. 

SWIBA. 

Bhanya. 


Dau 


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Dec 


BNOLI8H. 

Daub,  v.,  see  "  Plaster. 
Daughter,  u. 


TRBELR. 


Dawdle,  v. 

Dawn,  V. 

„      very  early. 
Day,  n. 


(to  day)  n. 
yesterday,  n. 
before     y  ester 

day. 
after  to-morrow.  Umhlamunye 


Umntwana 
nkazana. 
In-dodakazi. 
Libala. 
Puza. 
Sa. 

U-vivi  (n.)  (lu). 
I-lafia  [li-ma). 
U-sukn  (lu-zi). 
Lamuhla. 
I-zolo. 
Gutafii. 


0    yi- 


that  day  when.  Umhlana. 

by  day.  Insuku  fiensuku. 


Deaf  man.  n. 
Dear,  be  (loved),  v. 

„    (costly). 


Death,  n. 

,,     be  at  the  point 

of,  V. 
Debate,  v.,  see  "Discuss." 


Ea  a  landhlebe. 

Tandega. 

Tandwa. 

Gudhla  imali  =  it  is 

dear. 
Gu  &i  dhla=it  eats 

me  = 
Ugn-fa. 
Layela. 


Ubn-tagataga. 

Um-landu. 

Guga. 

Sola. 

Kohlisa.    Yefia. 

Gubuzela. 
Decide,  v.,  see  "Acquit,"  "Condemn." 
Declare,  r.,  see  "  Tell,"  "  Announce." 
Decline,  t'.,  see  "  Refuse." 
Declivity,  n.  Um-t€ZUgo. 


Debility,  n. 

Dtht,  n. 

I  )o<:ay,  v.  (j?row  old). 

„      V.  (rot). 
Deceive,  v.  tr. 


8H0NA. 

PlNZA. 

Mnwana  msioana. 

Tji-bhere. 
Fara.    Roxda. 

NONOGA.     BaRAIGWA. 

Edza. 

Mangwanana. 
I-ZHUBA  (ri-via). 
M-si  (viu-mi). 
Nasi. 

I-ZHURO. 
IZHURrRIYA. 

Makimnwe  zuro. 
Mnw-esi.  Mu-si. 
mu-mnwe  musi. 

I-Zni'RURIYA. 

Ma-rimnwe  zuro. 
M-yi,  or  Mi:-si.    N-si. 
Mazhuba  ose. 
Mazhuba  mazhuba. 

MiSI  YOSB. 

I-mauri. 
Dig  A. 

DlWA. 

Nagisa. 

Gu  NDI  DYA. 
GU-FA. 


Bu-nyoronyoro. 
Mu-RAN'DU.  I-.moswa. 
SHAKARA. 

Bora. 

TjENCiEDZA. 

Nybngbdza. 


Ma-hwbrb. 


Dec 


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Den 


ENGLISH.  TEBELE. 

Decorate    (the    per-  Cecisa. 


sou),  V. 
Decoy,  v. 
Decrease,  i\  int. 

Dedicate,  v. 
Deep,  adj. 


Vunula. 

Tiya. 

Ncipa. 

Ahluganisela. 
De. 


Defeat,  v. 
Defend,  v. 


Tjona  V. 
Ahlula.    Nqoba. 

Linda. 

Vigela. 

Deficient,  be,  v.  Swelega. 

Defile,  V.  tr.  (pollute).  Onela. 

see  aZso" Stir  up,"  "Foul." 
Defraud,  v.,  see  "  Cheat." 
Degrade,  v.  tr.  Kupa. 

Dejected,  be,  v.  Dabnga. 

see  also  "  Sorrowful." 
Delay,  v.  tr.  Libazisa. 

„     V.  int.  Libala. 

see  also  "  Dawdle."  Pnza 


Deliberate,  v. 

Delight,  V.  int. 

Delineate,  v.  tr. 
Deliver,  v. 


Kulumana. 
Patana. 


Jabula. 

Togoza. 

Dweba. 

Kulula. 

Knpa. 

Siza. 

Nigela. 


Taba. 


Deliver  up,  v. 
Delude,  see  "Deceive." 
Demand,  v.  Biza. 

Demolish,  v.  tr.,  Diliza. 

sec  "Destroy."         Cita. 


Den,  n. 


U-balu  (lu-zi). 
TJm-hume. 


SHUN  A. 
SiMlRA. 

Mbara. 
Teya. 

DUKWANA.      ShOMA. 
SWIBA. 

Dimurira. 
KuRE.    Refu. 
DziGA,  V.    Reba,  V 
Nyura,  v. 
kona.    kunda. 

KURIRA. 

RiNDA. 

DZIBIRA. 

Shayiga. 
bvongodza. 


BVISA.      BURIDZA. 
DUSA. 

Paruga. 

Baraidza. 
Fara. 

NONOGA. 

Reran  A. 
Reberegana. 
Taurana. 
BiMBA.    Fara. 

HlYA. 

Tara. 

SUNUNGURA. 

PONESA. 

TjIDZA. 

Pa. 

Dana.  Shobedza. 

koromora. 

Pfurunyura. 

PUTSA. 
I-BAKO. 

M-siMA  (mu-mi). 
M-PATA  (mu-mi). 

MW-INA. 


Den 


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Dev 


ENGLISH. 

TKBELE. 

8HDNA. 

Deny,  v. 

Ala.  Landula.  Piga,RAMBA.    Pagana. 

„      persistently. 

Badazeia. 

Manadzira. 

Depart,  v. 

Kupuga.    Muga. 

Mi  RIG  A. 

Suga. 

Muga.    Muruoa. 

Hamba. 

Famba.    Tama. 

Depend  on,  v. 

Temba  eru... 

Pfunoa  gu... 

see  ''Confidence  in." 

Dependent,  a,  n. 

In-konzo. 

Depth,  71. 

Ubu-de. 

BU-REFU.      GU-DZIGA. 

Gu-nyuba. 

Deride,  v. 

Hlega.  Linisa.  Kolo 
dela.    Tlolodela. 
Tiinela.   Hena. 

-  Sega. 

Descend,  v. 

Elila.    Ehlela. 

BURUKA. 
Bl'RUKIRA. 

Ehliga. 

Deruka. 

.,    of  the  ground,  i: 

.  Tezuga. 

Dendeluga. 

see  also  "Slope." 

Describe,  v. 

Landisa. 

BUDZIRA. 

Ddsert,  V.  tr. 

Tjiva. 
Labia. 

Siya. 

Rasha. 

„      a  post,  V. 

Balega. 

Nveruga. 

Muga. 

TiZHA. 

„         71., 

Ama-halihali. 

Ma-rbnjb. 

see  "  Barren.'* 

Deserted  kraal,  u. 

Li-nxiwa. 

I-dongo  {ri-ma). 

„        gardens,  n. 

Ainafusi. 

Ma-kura. 

Deserve,  v. 

Fanela. 

Fanira. 

Desire,  v. 

Fisa.    Kanuga. 

Disa.    Zwimba. 

Ealela. 

Tjemera. 

Despise,  v. 

Delela. 

ZWIDZA.      SODZA. 

Eya. 

Nyenya.    Ramba. 

Kafulela  amate. 

Pfira  mate, 
swipira  mate. 

"  U  NO  NDI    BONA,  NDI 
RI  BUDUKU." 

Destroy  (life),  v. 

Bulala. 

BURAYA. 

„        (property). 

Bulala. 

Paradza. 

Cita. 

PURUMURA. 

Tjbnya. 

Cita. 

Paradza. 

Hlasela.    Hasa. 

Tbbura. 

Dovil,  n. 

Umoya  mubi. 

Dev 


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Dir 


ENGLISH.  TEBELE. 

Devour,   v.   (eat  ra-  Minza. 
venous  ly). 


Dew,  n. 


Ama-zolo. 


Dexterous,  be,  v.         Hlaganipa. 
Diarrhoea,  to  have,  r.  Huda.    Tjega. 
„        (of  people). 
„        (of  cattle).   Tjega. 
Die,  V.  Fa. 

Different,  adj.  Ka  ha  faiiani=they 

are  not  alike  = 
„        in  length.    Dhlulana,  v. 
Difficult,  adj.  Lukuni. 

Difficulty,  a  great,  n.  In-kalagata. 
Dig  (a  hole),  v.  Mba  {imper.  Mhana) 

„    (cultivate).  Lima. 

„    up  fresh  soil,  v.     data. 
Dignified,  he,  v.  Kuliswa. 

Dilatory,  he,  v.  Lihala. 

see  also  "  Dav^^dle." 
Diligent,  he,  v.  Kutala. 


Diminish,  v.  tr. 


Ncipisa. 
Dhla. 


deda. 
Din,  n.,  see  "  Noise."    Um-sindo. 
Dip  (ladle),  v.  tr.         Ka. 
„    into  water,  v.  tr.  Cwilisa. 

Faga  emanzini. 
Direct,  go,  v.  int.        donda. 

„    (point out),  V.  fr.Komha. 
see  also  "  Conduct." 
„      (order),  v.         Layela. 
Tjela. 
Directly,  adj.  Katesi. 


Dirt,  w. 


I-ncegeza. 


8HUNA. 

Dhlisa. 

"  U  NENIYO." 
"  TJ  NENUMBU." 

I-DOBA  (ri-ma). 
I-BETA  (ri-ma). 
T-KAWA  (ri-ma). 

TjKNJEUA. 

Panza. 

Panza. 
Fa. 

A  BA  FANANI 
PiNDANA,  V. 
GUGUTU. 
I-HOFORI. 

.Tja.   Tjera.  Send  a. 

RlMA. 

RiMA.    Sebura. 

KURISWA. 

Fara. 

Namasimba,  adj, 

Simbarara. 

dugwanisa. 

Shomanisa. 

Tetepa. 

Pedza. 

I-ZHOBA  (ri-md). 

Tega.  Tjera.  Tsera. 

Nyura. 

Nyudza. 

TONDEGA. 
RURAMA. 
TONDBGA. 

Rayira. 

BUDZA. 

GUBENU.      ZWINU. 

GWENU. 

I-swiNA  (ri-ma). 

I-DOMBA. 
I-SHAMHA. 


Dir 


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Dis 


KMOLISH. 

Dirty,  adv. 

,,      make,  v. 

see  also  '*  Foul.' 
Disagree,  v. 


TEREI.E. 

Lencegeza. 
Onela. 
Ninda. 
Ahlugana. 


see  also  "  Discuss."  Xabana. 
Pigisana. 

Disappear,  v.  int.        Catja. 

Sitega.    Tjona. 
Disappointed,  be.  v.    Dana. 

Tjwaba. 
Discharge,  n.,  see  "  Pus." 
„    (as  a  wound),  v.  Poboga. 
„      (dismiss  from  Xotja.     Mug^sa, 

employ). 
„      (a  gun).  l^jaya.    Posa. 

Discontented,  be,  v.    Kalala.    Sola.    Eya, 

Discover,  v.  tr.  Kupulnla. 

Vumbulula. 
Tola.    Bona. 

Pigisana. 
Piga  inkani. 
Patana. 
Kulumelana. 


n.  Ugni-fa. 

Im-fa. 
Isi-fo. 
»c«  list  of  diseases  in  tlie  "  Sentences." 
disentangle,  v,  Sumbulula. 

Tugulula. 
LnliiBa. 

jted,  be,  r.         Cunnga,  int. 

Nenga  (with  food), 
int. 


8HUKA. 

Neswixa. 

BVONGA. 

Nama. 
Paradzana. 
Pararana. 
ts  aug an a. 

GWISANA. 

BiRA.  Banda.  Bhata. 

DZIGATIRA.      NyITRA. 
SWABA. 

Tjenama.Sungamira. 

pubuga.    putiga. 
Taxda.    Nyerudza. 
DzixGA.    Tizidza. 

RlDZA.  ROBA.  KaNDA. 

Pflra. 

Ramxra.     Tsam&ra. 

rurumnra. 

Nuxga. 

FUMBUNYITRA, 

Wana.    Bona. 

DUSA. 

Itana  maka. 
Itana  nyaya. 
Itaxa  nawu. 
Itaxa  daho. 
Pa(;axidzana. 
Reberegana. 
Rebhregedzaka. 
bu-gwadzi. 
Tji-dzimbo. 

Tjl-RONDA. 

FUMBUNYITRA. 

POMBONORA. 

RURAMIDZA, 

SUNUNOURA 

MOYO  U  NO  MIRA,  int, 

GU  NO  MIS  A  MOYO,  tr. 

GU  NO  OWADZA  MOYO, 

tr. 
GU  NO  RU8A  MOYO,  tr. 


Di8 


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Dis 


Dish,  n. 

Dish  up,  V.  tr. 
Dishonest,  be,  v. 


ENGLISH.  TEBELE. 

Isi-ja. 

Um-ganu. 

Pagela. 

Eba.    Ba. 

Eohlisa. 

Yefia. 
Dishonour,  v.  tr.^  see  "Despise." 
Dislike,  v.  Zonda. 

Dislocate,  v.  act.         Apula. 
Dislocated,  be,  v.         Nyela. 

Apuga. 
Dismiss,  v.,  see  "  Discharge." 
Dismount,  v.  Ehliga. 

Disobey,  v.  Ala. 

Disorder,  be  in,  v.       Hlagazega. 
Disorderly,  to  be,  see  "  Turbulent." 
Disown,  V.  Bandhla. 

Bandhlulula. 
Disperse,  v.  tr.  Cita. 

„        V.  int.  Citega. 

Displeased,  be.  v.,  see  "Discontented." 
Dispute,  V  ,  see  "  Discuss." 
Disregard,  v.,  Delela. 

see  "  Despise." 
Dissolve,  V.  Ncibiliga. 

Minciga. 
Distance,  n.  Isi-bafia. 


Distant,  adj. 
Distended,  be,  v. 
Distinct,  adj. 


Distressed,  be,  v. 
Distribute,  v. 


U-mafio. 
Um-kati. 
Katjana. 
Clumba. 
...odwa,  e. 
logu   gu 

this,     it 

tinct. 
Dubega.    Dabuga. 
Hlupega.  Katazega. 
Fa(e.^.fiifile=Iam 

much  distressed). 
Abela. 
Ahlugauisela. 


odwa  — 

is     dis- 


SHUNA. 
N-DIRO. 

m-shokosha. 
Pagura. 
Ba.    Kwiba. 

TjENGEDZA. 
TjENGA. 

Benga. 

VUNA. 

Hloga.    Tjwaga. 

SONYOGA.     VUNIGA. 
BURUKA. 

Ramba. 
Parara. 

Zubulula. 

Tebura.  Paradza. 
Tebuga.  Pararana. 


Nyenya. 

Nyoroba. 
Nyauga. 

i-nangwenangwb 
{ri-ma). 

TjI-GARA. 
I-SHANGU. 
I-DUNU. 

Refu.    Kure. 
Dzimbigwa. 

...OGA. 

Itji  tji  ri  tjoga. 


Neta.    Netsbga. 

DziRA.     Tambura. 

Tama. 

"  Nda  bona  inamu." 

GOBERA. 
DiMURIRA. 


Dis 


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Dog 


ENGLISH. 

Disturb,  v.  ir. 


Ditch,  n. 

see  "  Channel." 
Dive,  V.  int. 

Diverge,  v.  int. 


TERELE. 

Fasaza. 
Fazamisa. 
Dufia  (of  water). 
Um  sale. 

Cwila. 

Buguda. 

Fambuga, 

Dabula. 


Divide,  v.  tr. 

see  also  "  Allot." 
Divide     down      the 

middle,  v.  tr. 
Divided   in  opinion, 

to  be,  V.  int. 
Division      (between  Um-ncele. 

gardens,  etc.),  n. 
Division  (of  army  or 

of  town),  n. 


Dabula  pagati. 

Dandabula. 

Tjilana. 


I-xiba  {lima). 
Isi-gaba. 


Divorce,  v.  tr. 

Do,  V.  tr. 
„    hurriedly,  r. 

„    quickly,  v. 

„    gently,  v. 

,,    again,  v. 

„    evil,  V. 

*ee"Sin." 
„    earnestly,  v. 
„    not,  V.  imper. 


Doctor,  n. 
Dodge,  f?., 

Jt^«  "Avoid." 
X)og,  n. 


Labia. 
Xotja. 
Enza. 
Walazela. 
Enza  amawala. 
Tjetia. 
Kauleza. 
Fata  gahle. 
Enza  gahle. 


Finda. 

Ona. 

Enza  lamandhla. 
Musa,  ;>/.  musani. 
Mnsa    ugn-enza= 

do  not  do  (it)  = 
I-nyafta. 
Pepa. 
Viga. 
In-ja. 


Kanganisa. 
kurumidza. 
bvongodza. 

MU-HOMBA. 

mu-tsetsb. 

Nyerera. 

Nyura. 

TSABUOA. 
I*AMBUOA. 
DiMURA.      PaRURA. 
BVARURA. 


M-OANU  (mu-mt). 

I-KOTA  (ri-ma). 
I-BiKO  (ri-ma). 
I-DANGA  {ri-ma). 
I-MANA  (ri-ma). 
Rasha. 
Taya. 

iTA. 

Batabata. 

Tjimbidzisa. 

Tjimbidziga. 

Bata  zibuyana. 

TSA  (e.^.  TSA  NO   ITA, 
TSA  NO  bata). 

Pama.    Pamidza. 
Ita  zwi. 
Tjinya. 

Ita  namasimba. 
Rbgbdza. 

Rboa  ou  ita. 
I-Sanoa. 

DZIBA. 

Rbya. 

M-BHA.     M-BOOA. 


Bog 


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Doz 


ENGLISH.  TKBKLR. 

Dog,  wild,  n.  I-ganyana. 

Dominion,  n.  Um-biiso. 

see  also  "Country." 
Done,  be,  v.  Enzega. 

Enziwa. 
Donkey,  n.  U-babemi,     plur. 

obabemi. 
Door,  n.  Isi-valo. 

see  also  "  Board." 
Doorway,  n.  Um-nyafio. 


Dot,  n.  In-hlamvana. 

I-badhlanyana 
{li-ma). 
Double,  v.,  see  "Fold." 
Doubt,  n.  U-honono  {lu-zi). 


Dougb,  n. 


In-hlama. 


Dove,  n.  I-jnba. 

„     ringdove,  n.      I-celegwana  {li-ma). 

„     very       small,  In-kombazana. 
black  round  eyes. 
Down,  adv.  Pansi. 

„    south,  or  lower.  Ezansi. 


„    go  down,  or  go  Euka. 
south. 

„    (of  geese).  U-boya  {lu-zi). 

Downcast,  be,  see  "  Sorrowful." 
Doze,  V.  int.  Ozela. 


I-BUMB. 
I-NYIGA. 

ItiCtA. 
Itiwa. 

M-BIZI. 

I-GONi  (ri-ma). 

M-KOBA  {mu-mi). 
M-suBO  {mu-mi). 
M-suwo  {mu-mi). 

I-TSANGA. 

Mnw-ana. 
Ka-nyereketb. 

(MoYO  u  no)  mira,  v. 
(MoYO  u  no)  sunga- 

MIRA,  V. 

(MoYO  u  no)  tsamnra, 

V. 
(MOYO      U)      GUGITTU, 

adj. 
I-BOTA  {ri-m,a). 
I-susu  {ri-ma). 
Ma-shakada. 

N-JIBA. 
N-JIBA. 

I-nondoro. 

Past. 

EzAsi  GU...,  Si  gu..., 
Mu   SELE   Mu,    e.g. 

MUSELE    MU    KWIZI 

=  down  the  river. 
Gu  JO  GU... 


Ma-kusi.    Bu-kusi. 
godzira.  kotsaira. 

TjOMNWAILA. 
VURUWATA 


Dra 


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Dri 


ENOMSH. 

Drab,  adj.  Mdaga 

Drag       along      tbo  Hola. 
ground,  ii. 
„     (a  wagon).  Tonsa. 

Drain,  r.  Kama. 

the  cup,  V.        Bija. 
Draught,  n.,  see  "Wind." 
Draw,  I'.,  see  "  Drag." 
Draw  water.  Ka(na) 

yoka 
'*  Go  fetch  water. 
„     water  through  Hubula  amanzi. 

a  pipe,  V. 
,.      out  (from       a  Tulula. 

cask,  r.    Catega. 
„      blood,  see  "  Bleed." 
„      a  knife  (from  Kumula  inqamn. 
the  sheath). 


SHUNA. 
ZUBA.      KWBBA. 

Kakata. 

KwEBA.     Kakata. 

SWINA. 


"  Hamba 
amanzi  "= 


„      out  (fibres),  v. 
„      up  the  legs. 


Caza.  Obula.  Ebula. 
Finyela  imilenzi. 


(delineate),  v.    Dwebela. 
Dnad,  v.  Saba.    Esaba. 

Dreadful,  be,  v.  Sabega. 

Dream,  r.  Pupa. 

„      n.  I-pupo  {li-md). 

Dregs  of  beer  making,  see  *'  Grains." 
Drench,    v.    tr.,  (by  Neta. 

rain,  or  water).        Netisa. 
Dress  oneself,  r.  Cloga  iziqogo. 

.vfe"  Clothe." 

„     wounds,  V.         Eiapa  izilonda. 

„     skins.  Tjuga  izikoko. 

„     n.  (native).        Ama-dumbu. 

see  for  details  under  ''Skin." 
Dribble,  v.  Pumisa  izindende. 


Drift,  V. 


rubbish,  n. 


Hamba. 

Tatwa. 

Izikuknla  f^zomfala) 

Izibi  (zomfuia;. 


Tjera  mvura. 
Tega  mvura. 

PUTA  mvura. 
SWETA   MVURA. 
DURURA. 

Nyeswura. 
dusa  pang  a. 

Shomora  PANGA. 

SOTORA   PANG A. 
SUBURA. 

gonya  mag  umbo. 

bvunya  magumbo. 

Tara. 

Hla.    Hya. 

HuGA.    Hyiga. 

Rota. 

Gu-rota. 

Na. 

NiSA. 

Pfega  hanzu. 
Mbara  hanzu. 
Rapa  maronda. 
Suga  maganda. 
i-mapa.    n-gubo. 

bvinza  mate, 
bvira  mate. 

Don  A  MATE. 

swipa  mate. 
Enda. 

TORWA. 

.Marara  (ekwizi). 
Marongwe  (ekwizi). 


Dri 


(    56    ) 


Dro 


ENGLISH.' 

Drift  (a  ford),  n. 
Drill  (perforate),  i\ 
see  also  "Bore." 
Drink,  v. 


„      (of  dogs),  V. 

„      give  or  take  a. 

„      to  give  to. 

„      finishing   the 
cup. 
Drip,  V. 
Drive,  v. 


TKBELE. 

Ili-zibugo  (li-ma). 
Pehla. 


back,  V. 

waggons,  V 
away,  v. 


Nata. 

Puza   (Zulu), 
only  of  beer. 
Xapa. 
Xuma. 
Natisa. 
Bija. 

Tonda. 

dnba. 

Tjayela. 

Tinta. 

Qubula. 

Tjayela  inkolo. 


used 


Xotja. 
Clubula. 
„        „    (flies)  V.  Bufia  (impugane). 

„     in  (pegs,  etc.)  Betela. 

„     cattle  out  to  Alugisa. 
pasture,  v.     Alusa. 

„     (of  the  wind).  Pepeta. 
Driver  of  wagon,  n.  Um-tjayeli. 
Drizzle,  v.  Kiza. 

Drizzling  rain,  n.        Um-kizo. 
Droop  (wither),  v.       Buna. 
Drop,  V.  int.  (of  water).  Tonda. 

„      (fall  down).       Wa. 

„     medicine,  v.  tr.  Tondisaumuti. 

)j     n.  I-tonsi  {li-ma). 

Drought,  n.  Um-hau. 

Drove,  ti.,  see  "Herd." 
Drown,  v.  int.  Minza. 

Tatwa  fiamanzi. 


SHUNA. 

I-ZHAMBUGO  {rima). 

SiGA. 

Mnwa. 


Kasa. 

Mnwisa. 


Dona. 

Tina. 

Tagura.    Robera. 

Tina. 

Tagura. 

DZORA. 

Robera  nkoro. 
Tagura  nkoro. 
Tanda. 
Tata. 

Tanda  nunzi. 
Nina  nunzi. 
kuzwa  nunzi. 
KoMERA.       Robera. 

KOMEDZA. 

Fudza. 

RiSA. 

Pfura, 

Nyanyaidza. 

Pfuna. 

Pfuna,  v. 

swaba.    puta. 

Dona. 

Wa. 

DONEDZA  MUTl. 
Surudza  MUTI. 
I-DONWB  (ri-ma). 

I-NYOTA.     I-MANGA. 

Nyura. 

TOGWA  NEMVURA. 


Dro 


(    57    ) 


Dys 


EKOLI8H. 

TKBEr.E. 

8HUNA. 

Drowsy,  be,  r.,  see  " 

Doze." 

Drum,  71. 

In-kuftn. 

I-DUMBA  (ri-ma), 

N-GOMA. 

Drunk,  be,  v. 

Dagwa. 

KOOWA. 

Batwa  xedoro. 

Dry,  V.  tr. 

Omisa. 

Omisa. 

Nig  A     (= spread     to 
dry). 

„     be,  V.  trU. 

Oma. 

Oma. 

Omela  (=  dry  for, 

I-NYOTA,  n. 

=  thirsty). 

Duck,  n. 

I-dada  (li-ma). 

I-SHAMBiRA  (ri-ma). 

Dull,  adj. 

Butundu. 

KOMA,  V, 

Dumb,  be,  v. 

Tula. 

Nyarara. 

„      person,  n. 

Isi-tulu. 
Isi-mufiulxL 

M-BEBEBB. 

Dun  (coloured),  adj. 

Mpofn. 

MOFA. 

TsuKU.    Shaba. 

Dunce,  n. 

Isi-tuta. 

Tji-rema. 

see  also ''FooV 

Dung,  n.  (faeces). 

U-tnvi  (lu-zi). 

Ma-toko. 
Ma-tuzwi. 

„      (of  cattle). 

Ubu-lofiwe. 

N-DOBE. 

»            »         dry, 

I-lonwe  [li'7ua). 

N-DOBE. 

in  lumps. 

Ama-grade. 

N-DOBHA. 

„   dry  and  broken.  Um-quba. 

M-Fi'Dzi  (mu-mi). 

„      (of  dogs,  etc.). 

,  U-tuvi. 

Ma-tuzwi. 

„     beetle,  n. 

Isi-giqatiivi. 
In-kubabulofiwe. 

Tji-toramatuzi. 

Tjl-TITAMATUZI. 

Mr-KUMBADZETSB. 

Dusk,  become,  v. 

Hlwa. 

SWIBA. 
KOPORA. 

Dust,  n. 

U-tnli  (/u). 

I-HURUBA  (ri-ma). 

„     V.  tr. 

Esula. 

PUSHIOA. 

Duyker,  n. 

Im-punzi. 

I-MKMBHE. 

Dwarf,  n. 

Um-fitjane. 

M-Fi:i>IFUPI. 

Dwell,  V. 

Aka. 

Baka. 

Hlala. 

Gaua. 

Dwelling,  n. 

Umu-zi. 

I-Nr.MBA. 

In-dhlu. 

I-MBA.           MU-SIIA. 

Dysentery,  have,  v. 

Huda  igazi. 

Panza  maropa. 

Tjega  igazL 
.  Kanula. 

Pambuoa  maropa. 

„       to  strain  in 

Oomera. 

£ac 


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Ear 


ENGLISH. 

Each,  pron. 


„    one  by  one. 
Each  other. 


Eager,  adj. 

Eagle,  n. 
Ear,  n. 

„     to  clear  with  a 
feather,  v. 

„     (spike of  corn), n 

Early  (in  the  day), 

adv. 
Earn,  v. 


Ilowo. 

Ilelo,  etc.,  etc.,  ac- 
cording to  class  of 
noun  referred  to. 

Nabanye    fiabanye,  Na  umSwe  um^Jwe. 
for  Class,  mu-ha.     Bamnwe  nebamnwe. 

Expressed  by  verb 
form       in      Ana, 

e.g.  Tjayana.  =  Eobana  =  hit  each 

other. 


Earnest,  be,  v. 

Earth  (globe),  n. 

„      (the  soil). 

„      wet  (mud). 
„      wet  black. 

„      red, 


Lamawala. 
Walazela,  v. 
U-kozi  {lu-zi). 
In-dhlebe. 
Goqoza  indhlebe. 

Isi-kwebu. 

Eguseni. 

Sebenzela. 

Zuza. 

Copelela. 

Kutala. 

Enza  lamandhla. 

Um-hlaba. 

Um-hlabati  {mu-mi) 
In-hlabati. 
Um-daga. 
Isi-daga. 


Isi-bomvu. 


KURUMIDZA,  V. 

I-GONDO  {ri-ma). 
N-zhebe. 


I-HURA  {ri-ma). 
I-PFUNDE  {ri-ma). 
Mangwanana. 

Batira.    Shingira. 
Wana. 
Nangatira. 
Babarira. 
Bata  namasimba. 
Ita  rung, 
i-nyiga  zose. 
Ma-shango  ose. 
.M-SETJE  {mu-mi). 
I-vu  {ri-ma). 
I-DOBE  {ri-ma). 
I-doboro  {ri-ma). 
I-KAKATA  {rima). 
I-BANE  {ri-ma). 

IVU  DZUKU(orTSUKlT). 
TjI-SiRA. 
MU-TJUKU. 
MU-GUTA. 


Ear 


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£lb 


ENGLISH. 

TEHELK. 

8HUNA. 

Earth  worm,  n. 

Inyoga  yomhlaba. 

Inyoga     i     si     na- 

MROMO. 
I-HAXDABrLIMI. 
I-SUGUBIRI. 

Ease,  be  at,  v. 

Naba.    Enaba. 

Tandabara. 
Fara  (mentally). 

East,  n. 

Im-pumalafia. 

I-BITDAZHUBA. 
I-BVAZHUBA. 

Easy,  adj. 

Lula. 

Reru.    Reruoa  (v.). 

Easygoing  person. 

w.  Isi-deleli. 
Isi-nyemfu. 

Eat,  V. 

Dhla. 

Dhla.    Dva.    La. 

^     „     with  hand,  v. 

Kuma. 

Bhira. 

K^  „    early  in  day,  v 

.  Neama. 

Shushura. 

^K  „    ravenously,  v. 

Minza. 

Dhlisa.    Dyisa. 

^H  „    (of  ulcers),  v. 

Dhla. 

MoMOXA.    Dya. 

GWADZA. 

^^table,  adj. 

"  Gu  ya  dhliwa." 
Dhliwayo. 

"  Gu  NO  DYIWA." 

Eaves,  n. 

Ama-kupavila. 

I-GiTMBiGUMBi(re-ma). 

Eclipsed,  be,  v. 

Sitega. 

DZIGATIRWA. 

see  '*  Disappear." 

Edge  (of  a  blade),  n 

.  Ubu-kali. 

GU-PINZA. 

Dzi-MiNZO  (of  an  asse- 
gai). 

„     (of  a  vessel),  see  "  Brim." 

„      (border),  n. 

Um-peto. 

M-PETO  (mw-me). 
M-PENDERO  {mU'Tn  t). 

Effervesce,  v. 

Bila. 

BlRA. 

Egg.  n. 

I-qanda  (ff-ma). 

I-ZAi  {ri-ma). 

Egg-shell,  n. 

Luqweqwe     Iweqa 

■   RU-KANDA. 

nda. 

I-BEPE  {ri-ma). 

Egg,  white  of,  n. 

Im-hlope  yeqanda. 

m-tumbit  mtjbna. 
Ma-tjena. 

„    yolk  of  n. 

I-ganu  yeqanda. 

Mnwana  wezai. 

Um-tubi  weqanda. 

Mr-NYEPFU. 

Eight,  n. 

...ficamnembili. 

TSERE. 

DZIBA  .MINWEMBIUI. 

SwiYA  memSwkmhiri. 

Eland,  n. 

Im-pofu. 

I-MOFU.      1-SHABA. 

Elastic,  be,  r.,  see  "  ] 

Rebound.'' 

Elbow,  n. 

I-dololwane  (li-ma). 

I-GoooRA  (ri-ma). 
1-BVi  {ri-ma). 

Ele 


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End 


ENGLISH.  TEBELE. 

Elephant,  n.  In-kubu. 

„        (trunk  of).   Um-boko. 
„        (tusk  of).      U-pondo  (lu-zi). 
Elsewhere,  adv.  Enye  indawo. 

Elucidate,  to,  v.  Cansisela. 

see  also  "  Clear,  make." 
Embers,  n.,  Izi-kuni. 

see  also  "  Firebrand." 
Embrace,  v.  Gona. 

„        a  child,  V.    Sifiata. 

A  gu  laluto. 


Empty,  adj. 

6-ee"  Naked." 
Empty,  V.  tr. 
Encamp,  v. 


Tulula. 
Caba. 


Encircle,  v.,  see  "  Surround." 
Enclose  with  a  fence,  Biyela. 

V. 

Enclosure,  n.  Um-dafia. 

I-gnma  {li-ma). 
Encounter,  see  "Meet,"  "Fipjht." 
End,  n.  Ugu-cina. 

Ugu-pela. 
„    (boundary).         Um-kanlo. 
c/.  "Borders."  Um-ncele. 

Ama-petelo  (  =  bor- 
ders). 
Petela,  v. 
Ends  (of  calico  when  I-gebe  {li-ma). 
tied     round     the 
waist),  V. 
End  (of  a  stick,  etc.),  Isi-dindi. 
w.,  thick  end,  or  Um-cino. 
butt. 
„    (of  a  stick,  etc.),  Isi-hlogo. 
thin  end,  point.  Um-cino. 

„    (ofareim),thick  Isi-hitjelo. 

end,  or  butt. 
„     (of  a  reim),  thin  In-tjaka. 

end,  point. 


SHUNA. 
N-ZHOWU. 
Bu-BOKO. 

ru-nyanga. 
Pamnwe.    Zwimnwb. 
dzibisisera. 

Zwi-tsiga. 

Ma-sigalala. 

Tjinga. 

fungatira. 

Pagatira. 

Tjinjiga. 

a  tji  nbtjinu. 

DURURA. 

Baka. 

Tema  mshasha. 

Bakira. 
Shoshera. 

RU-BAZHE, 
GU-PERA. 

M-DziBO  (mu-mi). 
M-GANU  (mu-mi). 

M-PENDERO  {TnU-TTfli). 


M-DziBO  {mu-mi) 

I-NESWI. 

M-SHORO  {mu-mi). 

M-DZIBO. 
I-NESWI. 


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Equ 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELK. 

SUUNA. 

End  (to  come  to  an). 

,  Pela  (of  an  action). 

Pera. 

V.  int. 

Kaula  (of  space). 
Cina  (of  length). 

DZIBA. 

„     (to  finish),  V.  tr 

.  aeda. 

Pedza. 

Endeavour,  v. 

Zama. 

Nyemudza. 

Endure,  r. 

Begezela. 

Tjingidzira. 

Enema,  to  give,  v. 

Pozisa. 

SONIOA. 

Enemy, «.,  see  "Foe.' 

"  Um-fo. 

I-TJITA. 

Energy,  n. 

Ama-ndhla. 

Ma-simba. 

Englishman,  n. 

I-neisi  (li-ma). 
Andisa  (in  space  anc 

I-2JGIS1  (ri-ma). 

Enlarge,  v.  tr. 

I  Pamidziba. 

number). 

Kulisa  (in  size). 

KUDZA. 

Enormous,  adj. 

Kulukazi. 

KURUKURU. 

„          thing,  n. 

In-kalagata. 

Enough,  adj. 

Nefii. 

Zhinzhi. 

Enquire,  v. 

Buza. 

BVUNZA. 

Entangled,  be,  v. 

Nxibana. 

Eeyana. 

Nxaganxaga. 

KOBEGANA. 

«e«  aZ«o  "  Entrapped." 

Enter,  v. 

Ngena. 

Nguna.    Pinda. 

Entrails,  n. 

Ama-tumbu. 

Ma-bu-ra. 

Entrance  (to  house). 

Um-nyano. 

M-KOBA  (mu-mi). 

n. 

M-SUBO  {mu-mi). 

Entrance  (to  cave). 

Um-lomo. 

M-KOBA. 

M-ROMO  (mu-mi). 

„          (to  village  I-safio  {li-ma). 

M-SUBO. 

or  kraal). 

I-PINDAS0MBE(n-7mi). 

„         small. 

In-tuba. 

Entrap,  v.  tr. 

Tiya. 

Teya. 

Entrapped,  be,  v.  int 

.  Tiyega. 

Teyioa. 

Entreat,  v. 

Ncefia. 

Nyengetedza. 
Tbtbdza. 

Envious,  adj. 

Lamhau. 

Netjiba. 

see  also  "  Covetous." 

Epilepsy,  iu 

Isi-tutwane. 

Tji-faifai. 
Tji-moha. 

I-DZUNGU. 

Equal,  be,  v. 

Lifiana. 

Idzana. 

Gu  ti  Banqa,  e.g. 

RiDZANA. 

Zi  ya  lifLana,  zi  ti  Enzana. 

banqa  =  they  arc 

) 

quite  equal. 

Era 


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Exa 


ENGLISH. 

Erase,  v.  tr. 
Erect  (build),  v. 
„      (set  up). 

Err,  V. 


TEBKLK. 


Esula. 

Aka. 

Misa. 

Pambega. 


Eruption  on  skin.        Bidhliga. 
break  out  into,  v.  dubuga. 

see  also  "  Break  out  in  sores." 
Escape,  v.  Fohla. 

see  also  "  Break  out." 


Escort,  V.  tr. 

Especially,  adv. 

Establish,  v.  tr. 

"Estate"   of    a    de- 
ceased person,  n. 

Euphorbia,  n. 

Even,  to  be,  v. 
„    to  make,  v. 

Evening,  n. 
„        star,  n. 

Every,  adj. 
Everyone,  adj. 
Everyday,  n. 

Every vp^here,  adv. 

Evident,  adj. 


Evil,  do,  V. 

see  "  Sin." 
Evil,  adj. 

„    eye,     to     look 

with,  V. 
Ewe,  n. 
Exaggerate,  v. 
Examine,  v. 


Pelegezela. 

Kakulu. 

Misa. 

Ili-fa,    gen.    in   pi. 

ama-fa. 
Um-hlonhlo. 
Linana. 
Linanisa. 

Gu-sihlwa. 
I-celankobe. 

Onke. 
Onkana. 
In-suku  zonke. 
Ama-lafia  onke. 

Indawo  zonke,  and 
loc.  Endaweni 
zonke. 

Bonagala,  v. 

Gu  sobaleni=it  i-s 
plain. 

Ona. 

Enza  gubi. 

Bi. 

Joja. 

In-sikazi. 
Kulisa  indaba. 
Buza. 
Qaza. 


SHUNA. 
PUSHIGA. 

Baka. 
Misa. 
Sendega. 

POSEGA. 

Kangana. 
Mnwauga. 
Bhabhata. 

TiZHA. 
POYA. 

Peregedza. 
gwadzogwadzo. 

MiRA. 

I-NAKA  {ri-ma). 
Ma-tsa. 

M-KONDB  {mumi). 
Edzana. 
Edzanisa. 

RiDZANISA. 

Ma-deko. 

I-NYAMASASA. 

I-MASASA. 

OSE. 

OSB-OSE. 

Ma-ZHUBA   OSE. 

Ml-SI   YOSE. 

MA-ZWARA   OSE. 

Inyiga  dzose. 
Idzimba  dzose. 

MaTIBI  OSE. 
BONEGWA,  v. 
Gu  RI  PATJENA. 


Tadza. 
Tjinya. 
Ipa,  v. 
Tjola. 

I-HADZr. 

KURIDZA  MAREBO. 

BVUNZA.  Tarisa. 

Pbna.  Ringisa. 


Exc 


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Exp 


KNGLISH. 

Excavate,  v. 
Exceed,  v. 


TFBKLE. 

Mba  pansi. 
Dhlula. 


Exceedingli',    do    a  Huma.    o.ff.  Ba  ya 
thing,  t\  huma  ugulwa= 


Excel,  v.,  see  "  Surpass." 

Except,  cotij.  Uba  with  neg.  verb. 

cf.  ''Unless." 

also  expressed  by 

circumlocution, 

e.g.    Take  all  ex-  Tata  zonke,  i  yege- 

cept  that  one  (ox)  =     la  yona  le.  = 
Exchange,  v.  Enana. 

Enanisana. 
Excite  (a  quarrel),  v.  dala.    Vusa. 

cf.  "  Tease."  Duda. 

Excited,  be,  t;.  Dudega. 

Exclaim,  v. 

expressing        dis-  Hoza. 
belief. 

expressing  disgust.  Hwapa. 
Exclude,  V. 


Excuse,  V. 
Exhausted,  be,  v. 

r.xi.->T,  r. 
Expect,  I'. 
Exjiectorate,  v. 


Valela  fiapandhle. 

Landulela. 

Pela. 

Se  fii  pelile  =  I  am 

done  up.= 
Ba. 

Gu  kona=it  is  here. 
Kafiela. 
Hlalela. 
Pumesa. 


expressing      con-  Kafula  amate. 
tempt  Kafulela  amate. 

Expectoration,  n.        Ulu-denda  (mucus). 

Ama-te  (saliva). 
Expedition,    n.    (for  I-mpi. 
war). 


8HUKA. 
TjER.\    PASI. 
PlNDA. 

Nyanva.  Pindirira. 

Ba  no  nyanya  gu 
GWA  =  They  fight 
exceedingly. 

KuNGE,  with  neg. 
verb. 


TORA     DZOSB,     SHIYA 
lYOYO. 

Pesanidzana. 

TSINANA. 

Tanga.    Mutsa. 
Paruga  ihana. 


Zarira  pazhe. 

BVIGIRA    pazhe. 
PA(}ANIRA. 

Hambirira. 
Neta. 

Nda  ka  neta. 
Ba. 

Gu  RI  PC. 

Tarira. 
Garira. 
Pka  mate. 
Swii'A  mate. 
Pfira  mate. 

SWIPIRA  MATE. 


I-PFl  MA. 


Exp 


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Fag 


ENGLISH. 

TEnELE. 

SHUNA. 

Experienced,  be,  v. 

Azi. 

Tjenjera. 

Expert,  be,  v. 

Hlaganipa. 

DZIBA. 
7iT7IRA 

Expiate,  v. 

Hlaula. 

ElPA. 

Expire  (die),  v. 

Fa. 

Fa. 

„        (breathe  out)  Pefumula. 

Fema. 

Explain,  v. 

Cansisela,    e.g.    Ni 
cansisela    lokii= 
explain  this  to  me. 

.  DZIBISISERA. 

see  also  "  Clear,  to 

1  make." 

Explode,  V.  int. 

Vuta. 

Pfuta. 

Expose,  V. 

Ambula. 

FUDUGURA. 
FUGURA. 

Extend,  v. 

Elnla. 

Tambanudza 
Tasanura. 

Extinguish,  v. 

Cima. 
Citja. 

DZIMA. 

Extract  (a  tooth),  v. 

Kumula.    Kupa. 

BiSA.     DUSA.     GURA. 

„        (a  thorn). 

Bafiula. 

TOMBORA. 

Extravagant,  be,  v. 

Pana. 

Pisa. 

Extricate,  v.  tr. 

Kupa. 

DuSA.     BiSA. 

Eye,  n. 

Ili-hlo. 

ZlSO,  pi.,  MESO. 

„     be  struck  in  eye 

)  Pandhlwa. 

TlWADZIWA. 

by  dust,  etc.,  i 

V. 

TOSORHWA. 

„     blow  dust,   etc.. 

,  Pepeta. 

Pfura. 

out  of  eye,  v. 

Pfuridza. 

„    (of  needle). 

In-tuba. 

I-BURI. 

In-tujana. 

Eyebrow,  n. 

Ama-tjiya,  pi. 

I-TSiYE  {ri-ma). 

Eyelash,  n. 

Ama-tjiya,  pi. 
In-kope. 

I-TSIYE. 

Eyelid,  n. 

In-kope. 

I-KOPE  {ri-ma). 

Inyama  yelihlo. 

Nyama  dzemeso. 

F 

Face,  n. 

ITbu-so. 

I-MANZHA. 

Fact,  n. 

I-qiniso  (li-ma). 

GwAzo,  adv. 

U-qoto  {lu-zi). 

ZoKWADi,  adv. 

Fade,  v. 

Buna. 

SWABA. 

Fseces,  n. 

TJ-tuvi  (lu-zi). 

Ma-tuzwi. 

Faggot,  n. 

Um-nyaba. 

I-swiNGA  {ri-ma). 
I-DUMBA  {ri-ma). 

Fai 


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Far 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELK. 

SnUMA. 

Fail,  V.  int. 

Ahlulega. 

KONET.WA.          KUNDI- 
GWA.      TaDZIGA. 

Tadziwa. 

Faint,  v.  (swoon). 

Jamalala.    Qalega. 
Fa. 
).  Hie. 

Fa. 
Naka,  r. 

Fair,  adj.  (beautiful; 

..      Oust). 

Lnfia,  V. 

RURAMA,  V. 

„      weather,  n. 

Sa,  I'.,  e.g.  gn  sile  Gu    no    pengenuoa. 

gn    beta    umoya 

GU           NO          PFURA 

unmandi  =  it    is 

MXRANDO      WA      KA 

fine  weather,  there      naka. 

blows   a    pleasant 

wind. 

Faith  in,  have,  r. 

Temba  gn,  e.g.  Ni 

Gadza  MOYO. 

ya  temba  giiye= 
I  have  faith  in  him 

U     NO      GADZA     MOYO 

I.     WANGU  =  he   satis- 

fies my  heart. 

Faithful,  adj. 

Qoto. 

Nyoro. 

Lniia,  v. 

Tjene.     Dzigama,  v. 

Rl  RAMA,  V. 

Fall,  V. 

Wa, 

AVa. 

see  "  Stumble.' 

> 

..     down  (a  cliff),  ?; 

.  Wela  pafisi. 

WiRA  PAST. 

,,   (of  a  hut  or  DiligaT 

Koromoga. 

fence),  r. 

backwards,  v. 

Hlehla. 

SUDUBCGA. 

i  alse,  adj. 

Eohlisa,  v. 

Tjexgedza. 

Lamanga. 

N  EX  EM  A. 

Nemanyepo. 

Family,  n. 

In-dhlu. 

I-NIIMBA.      I-MBA. 

„         (class). 

U-hlobo  (h(.zf). 

RiT-nzi. 

Famine,  n. 

In-dhlala. 

N-ZHARA. 

Famous,  adj. 

Dunyiswa,  /•. 

ZlBISLSWA,  r. 

He  is  famous  = 

f  U  NBTJII.UMBI. 
\U  NENDUMBI. 

'in,  V. 

Pepeta. 

Pfiridza. 

see  alJto '*Coo\;''' 

Drive  away  flies." 

Res  A  MEPO. 

Fang  (of  a  tooth),  w. 

Im-pande. 

Mr-DZi. 

„    (of  snake),  u. 

I  zinyo  (li-ma). 

ZiNo  {2>l.  Meno). 

Far,  oflr. 

Katjana. 

Ki'RB.     Rbfu. 

Rather  far. 

Katjanyana. 

Farewell,  hid,  v.. 

Valelisa. 

HOXBOA. 

^e«"  Good-bye." 

Onega. 

Far 


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Fee 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

8HUNA. 

Farther,  adv. 

(^a)pambili. 
Um-kubo. 

Pa-mberi. 

Fashion,  w., 

M-GARiRO  {mu-mi). 

aee  alao  "  Custom 

»» 

Fast,  be,  v.  int., 

Qina." 

SiMBA. 

see  also  "  Strong, 

5J 

SiMBARARA. 

Fast,  make,  v.  fr. 

Qinisa. 

SlMBISA. 

„    see  "Swift." 

Lejubane. 
Zila. 

Nedobo. 

„    V.  (abstain). 

Ira.    ZwiNYiMA. 

„     n. 

Li-zila. 

Tji-si. 

Fasten,  v. 

Bopa. 
Qinisa. 

SUNGA. 

„       (a  door). 

Vala. 

Zharira. 

Fat,  n. 

Ama-cobo. 

Ma-futa. 

„  (inside  of  anima 

1).  Ama-bwabwa. 

I-MANDA  (ri-ma). 
I-jiLA  {ri-ma). 

„  be,  V. 

Nona. 

KORA. 

Father,  my,  n. 

U-baba. 

U-DADB  WANGU. 

»       thy. 

U-yiblo. 

U-DADE  WAKO. 

„       his  or  her. 

U-yise. 

U-DADE  WAKE. 

Fault,  n. 

Um-landu. 

I-MOSWA. 

I-cala  {li-ma). 

Ru-roswA. 

„    find,?;. 

Sola.    Solela. 

Ramba.    Sodza. 
rurumnra. 

Fear,  n. 

U-valo  {lu-zi). 

I-HANA. 

„      V. 

Saba. 

Hla.    Hya.    Tya. 

Fearful,  be,  v. 

Sabega. 

Hliga.    Hyiga. 
Tyiga. 
Dhla.    Dya. 

Feast,  V. 

Dhla. 

„     of  first  fruits, 

to  Luma.    Cinsa. 

RUMA. 

partake  of,  r 

. 

Featber,  n. 

In-siba. 

I-NENGA. 

M-NENGA  {mu-mi). 

„        of  tail,  n. 

Isi-sila. 

Tjl-PESU.       MU-SKWI. 

Feeble,  adj. 

Butagataga. 

Nyoronyoro. 

Guga,  V.    Pela,  v. 

Shakara,?;.   Pera,i;. 

'^Afiilamandbla." 

"  Andi  namasimba" 

Feed,  v.  tr. 

Niga  ugudhla. 

Pa  gudya. 

(Dhlisa  =  poison  = 

-.  Dyisa). 

„      (a  child). 

Funza. 

Patjkja.    Paka. 

Munyisa=give  suet 

:=Mnwisa. 

„      (cattle). 

Alusa. 

FUDZA,      RiSA. 

Embera. 

„     (nourish). 

Ondbla. 

Rera. 

Fee 


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Fie 


ENGLISH.  TEBKLE. 

Feel  (of  sensation),  r.  Zwa. 


(touch),  V. 


Pata. 
Zwa. 


„    one's  way  (as  a  Pumputa. 
blind  man),  r. 


Feign,  v. 

Fell  (a  tree),  v.  fr. 

„    (a  man),  r. 
Female  (human),  n. 
„       (animal),  n. 
Femur,  ti. 
Fence,  n. 


Zenzisa. 

Gamula. 
Wisa. 
Isi-fazana. 
In-sikazi. 
I-fitjane  {li-tna). 
U-tafio  {Itt-zi). 


of  a  town.  Um-denga. 

of  stone.  Um  tanala. 

V.  Aka.    Biya. 

(fight),  r.  Viga. 


Ferment,  v.  Bila. 

Kukumala. 
Fertile,  be,  v.  Vunda. 

.^ter,  r.  Bidhliga. 

see  aUo  "  Break  out  in  sores." 

•tch,  V.  Leta. 

„     (a  price).  Zuza. 

Fever,  n,  Um-kuhlane. 

«e«a/w"Cold." 


Few,  adj. 
Fibre  of  bark,  n. 

„     (of  cotton). 

Field,  n. 

Fierce,  adj. 


Lntwana. 
Um-nxeba  wezolo. 
I-nxoza. 
Umnxeba. 

In-simu 

( pi.  Amasimu). 
Lolaka. 
Luhlanya,  n. 


8HUNA. 
HWA.      NZUWA. 
NSKWA. 

Bata. 

TrBvrxYisA. 

Tjambatjamba. 

Bata  BATA. 

tswatswadzira. 

tjwangadzira. 

Tjexgedza. 

ZWITISA. 

Tema. 

Rl(iA. 

M-KADZI. 

I-HADZI. 

RU-OUTU. 

RU-ZHOWA. 

RU-MANDA. 

ru-swingo. 
Baka.    Shosha. 

DZIBIRA. 

dzibiridza. 
Leva, 

BiRA. 

Vaira. 

BORERA. 
Mf^WAUGA. 

BlIZA. 

Wana. 

Tji-gwadzi. 

I-HOSHA. 

Tji-tenda. 
Shcmana. 
ru-ji  gwegwadt. 
I-GAPARA  {ri-ma), 

RU-DZINOO. 

RU-TJINGA. 

MU-NDA. 

U-.NDA  {pi.  LUWA). 

N EH ASH A. 

Neozenye. 


Pif 


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Fir 


ENGLISH. 

TEBEI.E. 

SHUNA. 

Fifty,  adj. 

Amatjumimahlanu.  Magitmi  mashanu. 

Fig-tree,  n. 

Um-kiwane. 

M-KUYU. 

Fight,  V. 

Lwa. 

Gwa. 

„     n. 

In-hlabano. 

I-malaje. 

M-BAIiARIRA. 

File,  V. 

Gudhla. 

Kwezha, 
Tjega. 

„    n. 

Isi-hlabo. 

I-TJECio  (ri-md). 

also  see  "  Xi'ain  ( 

of  people." 

Tji-rayo. 

Fill,  V. 

Cwalisa. 

Zharisa. 
Zadzisa. 

„     half,  V. 

Eliza  isiqlnti. 

It  A  igaswa. 

Enza  isikexe. 

ZiYAMISA. 

e.g.  half  fill  wi 

th  Tela  amanzi  u  enze 

1   DiRA     MVUKA     U     ITE 

water. 

isiqinti. 

GASWA. 

„  in  (with  earth) 

,t;.  aiba. 

FUGAIRA. 

Find  (the  lost),  v. 

Tola. 

NUNGA. 

Finyana. 

Wana. 

„     one  at  home. 

Finyana.     Fica. 

Wana. 

„     fault,  v.,  see  ' 

'Fault." 

Fine,  be  (not  coarse^ 

\v.  Colega. 

tsedzega. 
Naniwa. 

„    weather,  see 

"  Fair  weather." 

„      V. 

Hlaulisa. 

RiPIDZA. 

Finger,  n. 

Umu-nwe. 

MU-NWE. 

„       nail,  n. 

U-zipo  {lu-zi). 

RlI-NZARA. 

Finish,  v.  tr. 

aeda. 

Pedza. 

Fire,  n. 

Um-lilo. 

M-OTO  (mu-mt). 

„     (flame),  n. 

I-lafiabi  (li-ma). 

I-PFUTE  (ri-ma). 
Tj-edzera. 

„    kindle,  v. 

Basa  nmlilo. 

Besa  moto  (Batidza. 
KuwA.  Hwidza). 

„     replenish,  v. 

Kwezela  umlilo. 

Kunidzira  moto. 

„    produce  by  fric- Pehla  umlilo. 

PUSHIGA  MOTO. 

tion,i;. 

SiGA  MOTO. 

„     blow,  V. 

Vutela  umlilo. 

PfUTIRA  MOTO. 
PfUTIDZIRA  MOTO. 

„     put  out,  V. 

Cima  umlilo. 
Citja  umlilo. 

DZIMA  MOTO. 

„     beat  out,  v. 

Bula  umlilo. 

DZIMA  MOTO. 

„     a  gun,  V. 

Posa  umpobo. 

RiDZA  PFUTI. 

Dubula  umpobo. 

ROBA  PFUTL 

Tjaya  umpobo. 

PfURA  PFUTI. 

Fir 


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Fla 


ENGLISH. 

TEBBLE. 

8HDNA. 

Firebrand,  n. 

Isi-kuni. 

Tji-tsiga. 
M-WENJE  {mu-mi). 
I-sigalala  {ri-ma). 

Firefly,  n. 

Um-snndu. 

Tji-naixai. 

Fireplace,  iu 

I-zigo  {li-ma). 

1-TjOTO  (ri-ma). 

TjI-BESO. 

Firewood,  ;t. 

In-ktini. 

I-HUNI. 

„       bundle  of,  n 
„       log  of,  n. 

.  Um-nyaba. 
U-godo  {lu-zf). 

I-swiNG^  (ri-ma). 

I-DANDA. 

I-TSIGA  (ri-ma). 

,,       gather,  v. 

Teza  inkuni. 

KWASHA  HUNI. 
TSAGA  HUNI. 

„       chop  up,  V, 

Banda  inknni. 

BaNZUKA  HUNI, 

see  also  "Chip  "  and  "  Chop." 

TeMA  HUNI. 

i*  irm,  be,  v. 

ftina. 

SiMBA. 

„      make,  r. 

Qinisa. 

SlMIlISA. 

First,  culj.  and  adv. 

Guqala,^.//.XJmuntTi  Gutanga. 

woguqala  =  the 

iirsr  person  = 

MUNU   WOQUTANGA. 

Manduln,  adv.,  eg 

Dhlana  mandulu 

=   eat  first  = 

DyANA  GUTANGA. 

First-born,  «. 

Ili-zibulo. 

MU-DANGWE. 

Fish,  H. 

In-hlanzi. 

I-HOBE. 

„      V. 

Gola  inhlanzi. 

Bata  HOBB. 

Bamba  inhlanzi. 

KUPA  HOBB. 

Fishhook,  n. 

lu-gobelo. 

N-GOBo.  Tji-raburo. 

Fishing  net,  n. 

Li-mbuli. 

Ma-buui. 

Fist,  w. 

Isi-dubulo. 

Tji-tsiba. 

Fit, /I,,  «cc"  Epilepsy." 

„    be,  V. 

Fanela. 

Fanira. 

Five,  adj. 

Hlanu. 

Shanu. 

Fix,  V. 

Qinisa. 

Simbidza. 

„    stakes    in     the  Hloma  izigodo. 

Bayikira  zwitanda. 

ground,  v. 

Qibola  izigodo. 

Simic.a  zwitanda. 

r/."  Fill  in." 

TSINDIHA   ZWITANDA. 

Flag,  71.  (reed). 

I-buma  (li-ma). 

M-PUNGWE. 
I-TSANGADZI. 

Flame,  v. 

Vuta. 

PFUTA. 

„      n. 

I-lafiabi. 

I-pFUTB  (ri-ma). 

«^/'  /(/.<fo  "  Blaze." 

Hr-T.si. 

Flank  (of  an  animal), 

Um-hlubulo. 

M-BABVU. 

«.,</.  "Side." 

RU-TSINGA. 

Fla 


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Flo 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELK. 

SHUNA. 

Flank  (of  an  army),  v.  U-pondo  (lu-zi). 

RU-PINGO. 

Flap  (as  wings),  v. 

Papa. 

PURURUGA. 

Flash  of  lighting,  n. 

,  Um-bane. 

M-VENEGO. 

„         V. 

Pazima. 

Penya.    Venega. 

Flask  of  powder,  n. 

Isi-xiiia  sobuhlufiu. 

Tji-tepa  tjobunga. 

I-kankili. 

I-GARAFA. 
I-KARAGA. 

Flat,  adj. 

Li-bala,  n. 

RUBAZHE,  n. 

'     "        • 

Gulibala=itisflat. 

I-GOBA,  n. 
RU-BARE,  n. 

„    country,  n. 

Icege  eli  ne  lantaba.  Irenje   a    i    nema- 

GOMO. 

Pa-gwenga. 

Flatter,  v. 

Toboza.    Tobisa. 

Batabata.     Pony  a- 

Tambisa. 

PONYA.      VUNIDZA. 

Flatulent,  be,  v. 

Cliiinba. 

Dzimbigwa. 

Flavour,  v.  tr. 

Tjeba. 

Flavouring,  n. 

Isi-tjebo. 

Flea,  n. 

I-tjegetje  {li-ma). 
In-dwebundwebu. 

I-NATA  (ri-ma). 

Flesh,  n. 

I-nyama. 

I-NYAMA. 

„      (dead  meat). 

I-ncuba. 

I-NYAMA. 

Fling,  V. 

Posa. 

Kanda. 

„     a  kerry,  v. 

Jigijela. 

Kanda  swimbo. 
posha  swimbo. 

„     a  spear,  v. 

Ciba  Timkonto. 

Kanda  pfumo. 

Posa  umkonto. 

PoSHA  pfumo. 

„      away,  v. 

Lahla. 

Rasha. 

Flint,  n. 

Ili-tje  lomlilo. 

I-BHYE  ROMOTO 

In-sefietja    =    flint      {ri-ma). 

knives.  ^ 

Float,  V. 

Ndanda.   Ntjeza. 

Erera. 

Hlamba. 

SlIAMBA. 

Flock,  n. 

Um-hlambi. 

MU-DUNGW^E. 
I-DANGA. 

Flog,  V. 

Tjaya. 

ROBA. 

Floor,  n. 

Isi-za. 

BU-SIRI. 

„     make,  v. 

Bigiza. 
Lida. 

DZURURA. 

7/                                 ' 

ROBERA. 

„     injure,  v. 

Tjudula. 

Pfugudza. 

TSINDINYURA. 

„     smear,  v. 

Sinda.    Tlinta. 

DZIRA.     DZIIRURA. 

Flour,  71. 

Im-pupu. 

BU-PFU. 

Flo 


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For 


ENOLIgH.  TKIIELK. 

Flow,  V.  Hamba.    Kitjima. 

Flower,  r.  Kahlela. 

Tjagaza. 
„      w,  Im-poko. 

Um-tjagazo. 
Fly,  V.  Papa. 

„     (run  away),  v.      Balega. 
.,    about  (of  dust),  r.  Suga. 

.,    off  (of  sparks),  r.  Citega. 


..     (house),  //■ 
„    (teetse),  «, 

Fly-blow,  w. 
Foal,  n. 
Foam.  71. 


V. 


11 
Foe,  n. 


Fog,  71., 

see  also  "  Mist." 
Fold,  1-.  tr. 
Follow,  V. 
Foment,  v. 

Food,  n. 

„     when  scarce. 
„     for  a  journey. 

Fool,  71. 


Im-pugane. 
Im-pugane. 

Im-petu. 

Inkonyana  lepiza. 

I-gwebu. 

U-denda  ilu-zi). 

Pehla  igwebu. 

Um-fo. 

(N.B.— Umfo  wetu 

my  friend. 
In-kufiu. 


Goqa. 

Landela. 

Tambisa. 

Ugn-dhla. 
Um-puiio. 
Um-pago. 
Isi-tuta. 


Toba. 


Foot,  n.  U-nyawo  iht-zi). 

„    go  on,  V.  Hamba  pansi. 

Hamba  fienyawo. 
Footmark,  n.  U-nyawo  (lu-zi). 

Footpath,  n.  I-ndhlela. 

For,  co»j.  S'o(gu)ba. 

„    pre/?.,expre8.sod) .  .ela,  f.(/.  A  gu  iii  ...iua, 

by  the  verb  in/     enzela=do  it  for  me.  =  Nui  itira. 


SHUNA. 

Ereka. 

TUMBUGA. 
FlRUKA. 

I-RUBi  {ri-ma). 
BrurRroA. 

TiZHA. 

MiuiuA.    SiMur.A. 
Bhititiga. 
Paruja. 
Paradzioa. 

PlTTIOA. 

MNRAYICtA. 

I-XIXZI. 

N-ZIMBHA. 

I-MESWI. 

I-HONYE. 

MlRU  YEMBIZI. 

1-FlTRO. 

Sir.A  FURO. 
I-TJITA. 

■  I-HONDO  (ri-ma). 

I-BUTE. 

Pet  A. 

Tebera.    Ronda. 

Pisa.    Namioa. 

Nyadzioa. 

gu-dhla.   gu-dya. 

M-buba. 
Tji-rema. 

I-DUNITNGUDZA. 

I-oi'MBO  {li-7na). 
En'da  pasi. 

FaMBA  NEMAOIMBO, 
RU-TSOOA. 
N-ZIRA. 
N(;OBA.     GlBA. 


For 


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Pou 


ENGLISH. 

TEBBLE. 

SHUNA. 

Forbid,  v.  tr. 

Alela. 

Rambidza. 
dzibidza. 

Force,  n. 

Ama-ndhla. 

Ma-simba. 

„         V. 

auba. 

Tina. 

Forcepp,  n. 

Isi-banjana. 

M-BATO. 

Ford,  n. 

I-zibugo  {li-ma). 

I-ZAMBUGO  (ri-ma). 

„     n. 

Capa.    Wela. 

Am  BUG  A. 

Forehead,  n. 

Ubu-so. 

I-MANZHA. 

Forenoon,  n. 

Gu-sasa. 

Mangwana. 

Forest,  n. 

I-hlati  {li-7na). 

I-SHAKA  {ri-TtUl). 

see  also  "  Bush." 

I-DZESE  {ri-ma). 

Forge,  V. 

Eanda. 

Pfura. 

Forget,  V. 

Kohlwa. 

Kanganwa. 

Forgive,  v. 

Yegela. 

Reg  A. 
Regedza. 

Fork  (of  stick,  etc.),  n.  I-baxa  {li-ma). 

I-MANDA. 

Form  (shape),  n. 

Ugu-ma. 

GU-M[RA. 

„     bricks,  v. 

Bumba. 

BUMBA. 

Formerly,  adv. 

Kade. 

Tanga  {v).  Toro. 
Kare. 

Kade  wa  jayela  ugu  Gutanga  wa  ka  ko- 

za  =  formerly 

he        ROBERA  GU  BUYA. 

used  to  come. 

Forsake,  v.  tr. 

Tjiya. 

SlYA. 

Labia. 

Rasha. 

Alela. 

Rambira. 

Fort,  n. 

I-nqaba. 

I-GOMO  (ri-ma). 
I-DOMBO  {ri-ma). 

Fortunate,  adj. 

Ledhlozi. 

Namadzimo. 

Lonyanya. 
Lenlilanhla. 

NOMTJENA. 

Forty,  adj. 

Amatjumi  amane 

1.     Magumi  mana. 

Forward,  adv. 

Pambili. 

Pamberi. 

Foster,  v. 

Ondhla. 

Rera. 

Foul,  adj. 

Lencegeza. 

Neswina. 

see  also  "  Dirt." 

Fou],  to  make,  v.  tr. 

Onela. 

Tadzira.       Tagani- 

Onisa. 

SIRA.      BVONGA. 

Ninda. 

Bomela.    Dzonga. 
Zadza.     Nama. 
Bvumburudza. 

Fountain,  n. 

Um-tombo. 

I-TSIME  {ri-ma). 
I-SHAWE  {ri-ma). 

Fou 


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Ful 


KMGLISH. 

TKBKLE. 

8HCNA. 

Four,  adj. 

Ne. 

Na. 

TowJ,  n. 

In-kukn. 

I-llUKU. 

Fox,"  «.,  see  "Lynx." 

Fragment,  n.,  see  " 

Bit." 

Framework,  n. 

U-palila  (lu-zi). 

I-DENQA. 

(as  of  a  roof). 

Francolin,  n. 

Isi-kwehle. 

I-KWARI. 

Free,  to  set,  v. 

Kulula. 

SlNlNGURA. 

Frequently,  adv. 

Kaneni. 

Kazhinzhi. 

Fresh,  aclj. 

Tja,    e.(/.   Amabele 

TSA. 

amatja    =    : 

fresh 

L 

corn    = 

Mapfunde  matsa. 

Friend,  n., 

Um-gane   {pi. 

om- 

I-SHAMNWARI. 

cf.  "  Relation." 

gane). 

Frighten,  r.  tr. 

Etusa. 

Hyisa.    Totomosa. 

VrNDUDZA. 

„          birds  from  Kuza  inyoni. 

Tanda  shiui. 

corn. 

DZINGA  SHIRI. 

Frightened,  be,  v. 

Etuga. 

Q'OTOMOGA. 

«ec  "Agitated." 

Papatega. 

V  UN  DUG  A. 

Frog,  n. 

I-xoxo  {li-ma). 

I-TATJA  {ri-md). 
I-zuRA  {ri-ma). 

N-ZWIDZI. 

Frolic,  V. 

Dhlala. 

DZANA.      TaMBA. 

From,  prep. 

Gu,  and  locative 

case 

.Gu. 

Front,  in,  adv. 

Pambi(li)  gu... 

Pamberi  pa... 

„      n. 

Ubu-so. 

I-mazha. 

Frontier,  ii. 

Um-cino. 

M-GANU  (mu-mi). 

Frost,  11. 

I-nqoqwane. 

Tj-ANDO. 
M-BABA. 

Frost-bitten,  be,  v. 

Tjaza. 

ROBHA  NETJANDO. 

Froth,  n. 

I-gwebu. 

1-FURO. 

Frown,  v. 

Ewaqa.        Tiwaqa. 
Joja.  Nyonkoloza, 

TSAMURA.      FlNYAMA. 

Tjgla.     Sixama. 

Nyunyuma. 

Fruit,  n. 

Um-ntwana. 

Mnw-ana  (mu-ha). 

In-hlamvu. 

M-RiBO  {mu-mi). 

Ira-bita. 

M-TjEuo  {mumi). 

Fruitful,  be,  v. 

Vunda. 

BouEUA.  Bekeoa. 

Full,  be,  V. 

Cwala. 

Zhara. 

..     h&\f,aifj- 

Lesiqinti. 

Nio<;aswa. 

of    the    moon 

1,  Dili&aua. 

BURUNGA.VA. 

V.  int. 

Tjena  kuru,  adj. 

Pul 


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Gat 


ENGLISH.  TEBELE. 

Full  grown,  to  be,  v.  Depa. 
Fun,  n.  Dhlala,  v 


DZANA,  V 


Fur, 
Furrow,  n. 


U-boya  {lu-zi). 
Um-seli. 


Soma,  V.  Tamba,  v,    Nema,  v. 


Furrows,  to  make,  v.  Mba  imisele. 
Enza  imisele. 
Future,  n.  Umu-so. 


Ma-kitsi. 
M-TSETSE  {mil-mi). 
M-BUNDi:  (mu-mi). 
M-PANZHB  (mu-mi). 
M-HOMBA  {mu-mi), 
Parara  mipanzhe. 


G 


Gain,  v.  tr.  Zuza. 

Gale,  n.  Isi-pepo. 

Isi-vufi-uzana. 

Isi-zunuzana. 
Gall,  n.  I-nyofigo. 

Gallop,  V.  Mata. 

Gambol,  v.  (of  lambs).  Dhlala. 

Jagala. 
Game,  n.  Um-dhlalo. 


„     (animals),  n. 
Gap,  n. 

Gape,  V. 
Garden,  n. 

„       boundary,  n. 

„       hut,  11. 

„      deserted,  n. 
Garment,  n. 
Gash,  n. 

Gather,  v.  tr. 

„    up  rubbish. 


I-nyamazane. 
Isi-kala. 
Um-kandhlo. 
Zamula. 
In-simu  {pi.  ama- 

simu). 
Um-nceli. 
I-dumha. 
I-fusi  {U-ma). 
Isi-qogo. 
Umu-dwa. 

Buta. 

Wola  izibi. 


Wan  A. 

I-MEPO. 

i-tjampupuri. 
Ka-mungwe. 

N-TURURU. 

Banga. 
Tamba. 

I-FUBA,  \a  game 
I-TSORO,  j     played 

with  stones  in  rows 

of  holes. 

T-MUKA. 

Tji-buri. 

Sham(eny)a. 
Mu-NDA  {mu-mi). 

M-GANU  {mu-mi). 

Tjr-RINDO. 

I-KURA  {ri-ma). 

I-HANZU. 

M-TSETSE  {mu-mi). 
I-BENDE  {ri-ma). 

KOKORODZA. 
BUNKANIDZA. 
Para  MARARA. 


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Oir 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELB. 

SHUKA. 

Gather  crops. 

Vuna  amabele. 

TjECiA  MAPFl  XDE. 

..    fruit. 

Ka  imbita. 

T.\XA  MIRIBO. 

..    vegetables, 

day  Fnla  imbita. 

Vuna  mikibo. 

bj'  day. 

„    (of clouds),! 

K  int 

Gu  hloma  amayezi. 

Makori  a  buda. 
mvura    u    no    misa 

MAKORI. 

„    (of  people),  I 

Ktnt 

Butana. 

BrXKAXA. 

Gathering  (abscess),! 

fi.I-tTimba  (li-mo). 

I-MOTA  {ri-7na). 

Gaze,  r. 

Bu?a. 

In-kukama. 

Tarisa. 

Gemsbok,  n. 

Unknown       to      the 

Masiu'xa. 

Generous,  adj. 

Pana,  r. 

Pa.     Pana,  v. 

Gentle,  adj. 

Tamba,  r.    Cuma,  v 

.  Nyoroba,  v.    Nyoro, 
adj. 
Bi'DA.  Mera.  Tuxga. 

Germinate,  r. 

Hluma.    Mila. 

KWIXIRA. 

Get,  V. 

Znza. 

Waxa. 

„    up  (from  sleep). 

Vugra. 

MroA. 

„     „  (from sitting).  Sugnma. 

MiRIOA.      MlRUGA. 

t,    in. 

Ngena. 

Nouna.    Pixda. 

„    out. 

Puma. 

Bl'DA. 

„     „    of  the  1 

svay. 

Gwedhla.    Suga. 
Xpga. 

BVA  PANU. 

„    away. 

Muga.    Suga. 

BVA    PAXr.      MiRIGA. 
SiMUGA. 

„    down,  V. 

Ehliga. 

BrRUGA. 

„    better,  v. 

Pola.    Sila. 

PoxA.     Tjira. 

„    through(a  fence).Fohla. 

Bhaxya.    Pfuga. 

POYA. 

Ghost,  n. 

Isi-tuhwane. 

Tj-ero. 

Um-kobo. 

T.II-BANDU. 

Giddiness,  v. 

Isi-yezi. 

I-DZUXGU. 

Gift,  71. 

In-tuso. 

Tji-po. 

Giraffe,  ??. 

In-tudhla. 

N-SWIZA.      I-SOMA. 

Girdle.  ;j. 

Isi-focelo. 

I-fjASHU  (rt-ma). 

Girl,  n. 

In-tombi. 

I-MANDARA  (l-dzi). 
M-SIOANA  {7UU-ba). 

„     little,  n. 

In-kazana. 

M-SIGAXA. 

„    very  little 

71. 

Isi-tandana. 

T.II-BHYERI. 

M-PiiiLi  (where  ph  = 
an  aspirated  p,  and 
not/). 

Giv 


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Go 


ENGLISH.  TEBELE. 

Grive,  V.  Niga.    Nigela.    Pa. 

„     back.  Buyisa. 

„     over  and  above.  Elegela. 


» 

more. 

Engezelela. 

)> 

in,  or  np. 

Dela. 

>; 

presents. 

Tusa. 

„    libera 

Hv. 

Pana. 

Glad 

,  be,  V. 

Jabula. 
Taba. 

Glance  off  (of  a  bul-  Hudhlula. 
let),  V.  Tjitjiliza. 

Siga. 
Glass,  n.  Isi-bonebone. 

Glen,  n.  Isi-hotja. 

Glide,  V.  int.  Tjele^a. 

Glisten,  \  Cwazimula. 

Glitter,  S    '  Kazimula. 

Globe,  71.,  see  "Ball." 
Gloom,  n.  Ubu-mnyama. 

Gloomy,  cujij.  (of  the  Hloma,  v. 

sky).  Gu  hloma  amayezi= 

see  "  Gather  "        The  sky  is  gloomy. 
„        (dispirited).  Inhliziyo  imnyama. 
Glow,  V.  Kihliga. 

Glow-worm,  n.  Um-sundu. 

Glutinous,  adj.  Namfuzega,  v. 

Glutton,  11.  Isi-minzi. 

Gnat,  v.,  see  "Mosquito," 
Gnaw,  V.  Kukuza. 

GnUjW.,  blue  brindled.  In-konkoni. 

Go,  V.  Hamba.    Ya. 

,,    in  Indian  file.       Landelana. 

„    for  pleasure.         Hambela  (nje). 


SHUNA. 

Pa. 

DZOSERA. 
KWIRIGA. 

kwiriuanyisa. 

Wedzeka,  Pamidza. 

Rega.    Regedza. 

Pa. 

Pa  gwazo 

BiMBA. 

MOYO     WANGU     U    NO 

tjena  =  my   heart 
is  glad  (white). 

KWARADZURA. 
GWIINGIRA. 
TjEGA. 
RiNGIRIRO.  ^ 

i-koronga. 

Tedzemuga. 

Penya. 


„    (stooping,  bent).  Totoba. 
„    from.  Suga. 

see  "  Depart." 


I-RIMA. 

Mis  A,  V. 

Zwi  MrSA  MAKORB. 
SWIBA,  V. 

Rota.    Nyenga. 

Tji-taitai. 

Kwekwemuga. 

Dyisa,  v. 

"  U  neguru." 

Tetena.     l^UiJUNA. 
Banda. 

I-VUMBA. 

Famba.    Enda. 

Toberana. 

Teberana. 

Endera. 

Fambira  (angu). 

Nangaira. 

MUGA. 


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Gol 


KNGLI8H. 

TKBELE. 

8HUNA. 

Go  in. 

Ngena. 

PiNDA. 

see  "  Enter." 

..    out. 

Puma. 

BUDA. 

„    up. 

Kwela. 

KWIRA. 

.sye  "Climb." 

„    down. 

Ehla. 

BURUKA. 

see  "  Descend." 

,,    near. 

Sondela. 

Seder A. 

see  '•  Approach. 

?» 

„    quickly. 

Tjetja. 

Tjimbidziga. 

Panisa. 

Mangisa. 

Kauleza. 

KURUMIDZA. 

Kitjima. 

Maxya. 

,,    aside. 

Pambuga. 

TSAUGA. 

„    through  a  coun- 

Dabula ilizwe. 

DlMl'RA  NYIGA. 

try. 

PaRURA  NYIGA. 

„    back. 

Buya. 

DZOGA. 

.see  "Return." 

,.    astray. 

Lahlega. 
Tuhiga. 

Rashiga. 

„    with  (a  person). 

Pelegfczela. 

Perega. 

«ee"  Escort." 

„    "  round  there." 

Beta  fiale. 

POTA  NAKOKO. 

,,    round  (make  the 

Nqumala... 

Piya  NA... 

circuit),  r.  tr. 

Nqumisa. 

PiRIGA. 

.,    round  and  round 

r.  int. 
„    round    (like      a 

,  Zifielega. 

Tenderega. 

Ndenda. 

POTEREf;A 

wheel),  V.  int. 

Ziiieleza. 

PiRIRIGA. 

„    beyond. 

Dhlula. 

Pin  DA. 

„    out  of  sight. 

Tjona.    Sitega. 
Cima. 

BiRA.    Nyura. 

„    out  (of  fire). 

DZIMA. 

„    off  (of  a  gun), 

Kala. 

RlRA. 

V  int. 

..    backwards. 

Hamba  nyovane. 

SlTDUBUOA. 

„    out  (as  cattle  to 

Aluga. 

BUDA. 

pasture). 

FURA. 

„    out  (early  before 

Dhla  amazolo. 

DyA  IKAWA. 

being  milked).  Caga. 

Pya  IRRTA. 

Goat,  n. 

Im-buzi. 

M-BITDZI. 

(iod,  ». 

Um-limo. 

MSw-AU. 

(ioM,  n. 

Imali  ebomvu. 

N-DURAMA. 

I-HABU        I-TJBRBOE. 

Goo 


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Qra 


ENGLISH. 

Good  (right),  adj. 


(nice),  adj, 

(kind),  adj. 
„     (sound). 


Goodbye ! 


„        „    to  bid,  V. 
Good  day ! 

Good  fortune,  n. 

Good  natured,  be,  v. 

Goodness,  n. 
Goods,  71. 
Goose  (wild),  n. 

Gore,  V. 
Gormandize,  v.  int. 

Gossip,  V. 
Govern,  v. 

Governor,  n. 

Gradually,  adv. 


Grain  (single),  n. 
„      Kaffir  corn. 


TEBELE. 

Luna,  t\ 

Gu  lunile  =  it  is  good. 

Mnandi. 

Lomusa. 
Ctina,  V. 
Sala(ni)  guhle ! 
sing,  and  pi. 

Ham"ba(ni)  guhle! 

sin(j.  and  yv^. 


Aka !    Akani ! 

Aka  guhle ! 

Akani  guhle. 

Valelisa. 

Sa  gu  bona,  sing. 

Sa  11  bonani,  pi. 

In-hlanhla. 

I-nyanya. 

Cuma.    Lomusa,  adj 


TJgu-luna. 
Im-pahla. 
I-dada  elikulu. 

Hlaba. 
Minza. 
Hahamela  (?) 
Xoxa. 
Busa. 

Um-busi. 

In-duna. 

Gahle. 

Enza   gahle = do  it 

gently. 

XJ-hlamvu  {lu-zi). 
Ama-bele. 


SHUNA. 
RURAMA,  V. 
ZWA  KA  RURAMA. 
RURAMNRA,  V. 

NAKA,  V. 

BuYANA,  adj. 
DiSA,v.<?\  ZiBA,v.  ^r. 

SlMBARARA,  V. 

Tsara(i)  zwibuyana! 
Tjisara,  sing. 
Tjisarai,  pi. 
Enda(i)  zwitswene! 
Enda(i)  zwako! 

FaMBA         ZWA  KA 

naka! 
Baka  !  sing.    Bakai  ! 
pi. 

Onega. 
GwAziwA,  sing. 

GWAZIWAI,  pi. 
I-MANZHA. 

DiSA  (banu)  v. 

ZiBA,  V. 

GwAi,  adj. 

GU-RURAMA. 

I-NUMBE. 

I-SHAMBIRA. 

I-SEKWE  (7•^-ma). 

Baya. 

Dyisa. 

Rebetbgana.  Zuwa, 
Gara.    Garigana. 

BVUNZA. 

She. 
Naka,  v. 

ItA  ZWA  KA  NAKA. 

ZiBUYANA. 
I-TSANGA. 

Ma-pfunde.  Zwi-yo. 


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I 


ENGLISH. 

TEBRLE. 

8HUNA. 

Grain,  mealies. 

Umu-mbu. 

Tji-bakwe. 
Tji-mant.a. 

„      like  millet. 

U-poko  ilu-zi). 

Rr-KWEZHA. 

„   like  canary  seed,  I-nyauti. 

1-MUNGA. 

but  green. 

„      (of  wood). 

Um-zila. 

M  A-KWAR  A.  Ml-TSETE. 

Grains  (after  brew- 

In-sipo. 

Ma-setje.    Ma-siwa. 

ing),  n. 

Ma-swiswinwa. 

Grand,  adj. 

Kulu.    Hie. 

Ki'RU.    Naka,  v. 

Grapple  (wrestle),  v. 

Bambana. 

Batana. 

Grasp,  t'. 

Bamba. 

Bata. 

Grass,  n. 

U-tjani  {bu). 
In-kota. 

Bu-hwa. 

„     old  and  dry. 

I-DIHWA.      I-BOXDO. 

I-sora  {ri-ma). 

„      short  green. 

U-hlaza  ilu-zi). 

RU-SKWISKWI. 

Ama-hlunu. 

I-(iUNGUTSA  {ri-ma). 

k   „      very  long. 

Uqunu  {lu-zi). 

I-SHABAHURU. 

F"*"'" 

U-jeje  {lu-zl). 
U-gutu  ilu-zi). 
In-totoviyane. 

^       „        (locust). 

In-tete. 

I-MASHU. 

Grateful,  be,  v.  int. 

Bonega. 

BOKEGA. 

Tendega. 

Grave  ru 

I-liba  {li-ma). 

I-LINDA  (ri-ma). 

the    graves 
great  = 
Gravel     (or    sandy  Isi-hlabati. 
ground),  n.  I-coba. 


•  ravy  (of  meat),  n. 
„      (of  vegetable). 
Graze,  r. 

„      (the  skin,  etc.), 
''rease,  n. 
„        V. 
< '  reas}',  Oflj. 
( J  reat,  mij. 
„      thing,  n. 

„       make,  r. 
.,      How  great? 
'J reed,  n. 


Um-hluzi. 

Um-hluzi. 

Dhla. 

Pucula. 

Ama-cobo. 

Coba. 

Lamacobo. 

Kulu. 

Um-huma. 

In-kalagata. 

Kulisa. 

Ngaeanani. 

Um-nau. 


I-GUBA  (ri-ma). 

of     the/DziM-BAKWE. 
\ZlM-BABVK. 
Rl-SIIETJB. 
I-DZUTSE. 

I-vuvumnre  (ri-ma). 

MU-TO.     N-TO. 
N-DUBHYE. 

Dhla.    Dya. 

SUBURA.      SoTORA. 

Ma-futa. 
Zhora. 
Nkmafita. 
KiiRir.    HuRiT. 


KrnzA. 

OiNI. 
1-TJlBA. 


KURISA. 


Gre 


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Gru 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Greedy,  adj. 

Lomhau. 

Net  JIB  A. 
Tjotjora,  v. 
Kara,  v. 

Green,  adj. 

Luhlaza. 

Mbishe.       Mfumpu. 
Zerere.    Nyoro 

(tender). 

Greet,  v.  tr. 

Biftelela  (on  arr.). 
Valelisa  (on  dep ). 

GWAZISA. 

Grey,  adj. 

Tuli. 

Mtjena. 

„     hair. 

Izi-mvu  ezimhlope. 

I-MVI. 

Grieve,  v.  int. 

Kala.    Lila. 

Tjema.    Rira. 

Grievous,  adj. 

Nzima. 

Rema. 

Grin,  v. 

Boizela. 

Nana. 

1 

Hlegela  indhlela. 

SeCtEr(br)a. 

Sinisa  insimi. 

Grind  corn,  snuff,  v. 

Cola  igwai. 

GWIYA  MAPFUNDE. 

Sila  amabele. 

GWIYA  FODYA. 

„      knife. 

Lola  iiKjamu. 

EODZA  BANGU. 

„      boiled  corn. 

Potula  isicaba. 

Grindstone,  n. 

Um-lalaza. 

Tji-rodzero. 

I-KUSHO. 

Gripe,  v.  tr. 

Luma  isisu. 

RUMA  MTUMBU. 
TjEGA  MTUMBU. 
DZKWA  MABURA. 

Groan,  v. 

Bubula. 

GOMERA. 

Groin,  n. 

Im-bilapo. 

Mnr-ambabvu. 

Groove,  n. 

Um-sele. 

M-PANZHE  (mu-^i), 
M-TSETSE  (mu-mi). 

Grope,  V. 

Pumputa. 

TSWANGADZIRA. 

see  also  "Feel  one's  way." 

Ground,  n. 

Um-hlaba. 

M-SBTJE  (mu-mi). 

Um-hlabati. 

I-vu  (ri-ma). 

Group,  n. 

I-xugwana  {li-ma) 

Tji-tsama. 

Grow,  V. 

Knla. 

KURA. 

„      of  hair. 

wool. 

Mila. 

Mera. 

„      old,  V. 

Guga. 

Shakara. 

fat.  V. 

Nona. 

KORA. 

Growl,  V. 

Hahamela. 

Dzoba. 

Hwapela. 

VURUMIRA.      OmBA. 

Grub,  n. 

Isi-bufiu. 

Tji-puganano. 

„     (edible, 

large 

\  I-cimbi  {li-ma). 

I-DORA  (ri-ma). 

hairy. 

found 

I-RABA  (ri-ma). 

on  trees). 

I-SHODHLA  (ri-7na). 

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KNOI.ISH. 

TKUELE. 

8HUNA. 

Grub  (a  variety  that 

encases  itself 

in  small  bits 

of  dry  grass, 

and   is   fatal 

to      animals  U-mahambafie- 

when     eaten 

ndhlwana. 

by  them). 

pl.  Omahamba.na. 

„     (maggot). 

Im-petu. 

I-HONYE  {ri-ma). 

Grudge,  r.  tr. 

Ncitja. 

Nyima. 

Grumble,  r. 

Sola.    Kalala. 

TSAMNRA.  RuRUMJJrA. 

at  a  gift. 

Cona. 

Grunt,  V. 

Bouapolia. 

DzoBA.    Omba. 

Guard,  v.  (watch). 

Linda. 

RlNDA. 

Londoloza. 

TJENCIETA. 

„      (fence). 

Viga. 

DZIBA. 

Guardian,  n. 

Um-lindi. 

Um-londolozi. 

M-RiNDi  imu-ha). 

Guess,  V. 

Qambela.  Clandelela.  Reba. 

Guide,  V.  tr. 

Tunamela. 

TUNOAMIRA. 

Guilty,  be,  v. 

Ona. 

Tadza.     Tjinya. 

Guinea-fowl,  n. 

I-tendele  {li-ma). 

I-HANGA  {ri-ma). 

Gully,  n. 

U-dona  {lu-zi). 

1-KORONGA. 

see  rt/«o"  Channel. 

M 

tGum  (from  trees),  n. 

In-hlaga. 

I-XAMO. 

Dum8  (of  teeth),  n. 

In-sini. 

Ma-i>zixini. 

Inyama  yamazinyo, 

,    MA-.SINI. 

Gun,  n. 

Um-pobo. 
.  Um-nlohlo. 

I-PFi'Ti  {ri  ma). 

„     breech  loading, 

I-PFONYB(JWA. 

„    -barrel,  u. 

Um-hlandhla  wom- 
pobo. 

I-MEMBE   RBPPUTI. 

Um-luli  wompobo. 

I-PKUTKJA    YEPFUTI. 

Um-pobo. 

M-8ANA    WEPFUTI. 

„    -lock,  n. 

Ubu-doda  bompobo. 

I-BAVA    RBPFUTI. 

Um-blati  wompobo. 

Bi:-KADZI    BEPFUTI. 

„      -cock,  71. 

Is-andhla  sompobo. 

1-KAU   YBPFUTI. 

see  also ''Cock:' 

„    -trigger,  n. 

Isi-tojwana      som- 

M-BORO  WEPFUTI. 

pobo. 

Rr-KINOISO         (JWEP- 
FUTI. 

„    -nipple,  11. 

Isi-tojwana      som- 
pobo. 
Um-toto  wompobo. 

M-BORO  WEPFUTI. 

Gun 


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Hal 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

8HUNA. 

Gun-stock,  n. 

Isi-dngu  sompobo. 

I-GARU  REPFUTI. 
I-DAKU  YEPFUTI. 

„     -sight,  n. 

Ili-hlo  lompobo. 

ZlSO  REPFUTI. 

Gunpowder,  n. 

Ubu-hlnnu. 

U-NGA.      BU-NGA. 

Um-sili. 

RU-KWEZA. 

Ma-bikwa. 

„          bag  of. 

Isi-iumba       sobu- 
hlunu. 

I-KABA  ROBUNGU. 

„          tin  of. 

Isi-xini  sobuhlufiu. 
I-kankili  (ii-ma). 

TjI-KABA  TJOBUNGA, 

Gun -cap,  n. 

In-kohlo. 

I-GADZU  {ri-.ma). 

N-KOHYO. 

„    -shot,  n. 

Isi-fefe. 

Ma-bara  maduku. 
Ma-bhye. 

„    -bullet,  n. 

U-hlamvu  (lu-zi). 

I-BARA  {ri-ma). 

Gush,  V. 

Putjuga. 

FOSHOGA. 

Puma  namandhla. 

BUDA  NESIMBA. 

Gut,  n. 

I-tumbu  {li-ma). 

I-BURA  {ri-ma). 

Gutter,  n. 

XJmsele. 

M-BUNDA. 

Habit,  n. 
Habituallj^,  adv. 


Hail,  n. 

Hair,  n.  (human). 

„    n.  (animal). 

„    stand  on  end,  v. 


split,  V. 


Half,  n. 

Half  skin  (of  ox),  n. 
Half  cooked,  adj. 
Half  dead,  be,  v. 


H 

Ugu-ma.  GuGARA,    Gu-mira. 

Jayela,  «;.,  e.g.    Ba  Korobera.  Dzibira. 

jayela  ugu  bema 

=  they  habitually  Ba      korobera      gu 

smoke  =  sitta  (fodya). 

Isi-qoto.  Tji-pfuramabhye. 

U-nwele  {lu-zi).         Ma-vli>zi. 
U-boya  {lu-zi).  Ma-kusi. 

Tjwaqa,    e.g.    Gwa 

tjwaqa       inwele 

zami  =  my    hair 

stood  on  end. 
Cezula,    e.g.    Musa 

ugu  cezula  inwele 

=  don't  split  hairs. 
U-cezu  {lu-zi).  I-BANDE  {ri-ma). 

I-bambo. 

Luhlaza.  Bishi. 

Fa.  Fa. 


Hal 


Hat 


KNGLISH. 

TKBELK. 

SHUN  A. 

Half-fill,  I'.  //•. 

Enza  isi-keze. 

ZiYAMISMA. 

Enza  isi-ointL 

Ita  IGASWA. 

Halt!  int. 

Maiia ! 
Manabo ! 

Mira! 

Halve,  v.  tr. 

Banda  pagati. 

TSEMURA  MKATI. 

Dabula  pagati. 

DiMURA  MKATI. 

Siga  pagati. 

TjEGA  MKATI. 

Halloa,  to,  v. 

Heya. 

Hammer,  r. 

Betela. 

ROMERA.     PfURIDZA. 

n. 

I-sandu  {li-7)ia). 

I-NYUNDU. 

1-TSINU= sledge  ham- 
mer. 

Hand,  n. 

Is-andhla. 

Ru-BOKO.     Tj-ANSA. 

risht. 

Is-andhla esogunene.  Ru-boko  rudhli. 

„       left. 

Is-andhla  esokohlo. 

Ru-BOKO  RUMOHWB. 

Handle,  v. 

Pata. 

Rata. 

„      (of  a  knife),  n 

.  Isi-landa.    Um-pini 

.  M-piNi.     Tji-bato. 

„       (of  hoe). 

Um-pini. 

M-pixi. 

Handsome,  adj. 

Hie. 

Naka,  v. 

Hang  up,  V.  tr. 

Panyega. 

TURIGA. 

„      down,  V.  iiitr. 

Lena. 

Rembera. 

„      over  (a  cliflf). 

Engama. 

„      out  to  dry,  ?'.</• 

.  Caya. 

NiGA. 

„      by    the   neck, 

>  Bopela. 

SrXGIRA. 

V.  tr. 

Panyega. 

Tl'RlGA. 

Happen,  v. 

Hla. 

BVA. 

Happy,  adj. 

Busa,  V.    Taba,  v. 

Gara,  v.    Bimba,  v. 
Fara,  v.    Guta,  v. 

Hard,  adj.  (not  soft).  Lukuni. 

Guoutu. 

„    (difficult). 

Lukuni. 

Gugutu. 

Hare,  n. 

Um-vundhla. 

I-T8URA. 

Harm,  r.  tr. 

Limaza. 

Remadza.  Kubadza. 

Harsh,  ailj. 

Lukuni. 

Gugutu. 

Harvest,  v.  tr. 

Vuna. 

Tjega. 

„      -time,  n. 

Ugw-indhla. 

I-ZHiziiA  (ri-ma). 
Ma-sutso. 

Hasten,  v.  int. 

Kauleza. 

Tjimbidzioa. 

Pafiisa, 

Manyisa. 

Tjetja. 

KURUMinZA. 

Hat,n. 

In-guane. 

I-HUSI.  N-Gl'ANB. 

Tjii'epe.   Tji-tundu. 
Tji-fesu. 

Hatch,  r. 

Camusela. 

TjBTJENYA. 

Hat 


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ENGLISH, 

Hatchet,  n. 
Hate,  V. 
Haul,  V. 
Have,  V. 


Hawk,  n. 

„   (sparrow-hawk) 


TEBELE. 

I-hloga  {li-ma). 

Zonda. 

Hola. 

La,  prejy. 

l^i  lehloga=I  have 

an  axe. 
Um-zwazwa. 
U-kozana  {hi-zl). 
.  Lu-helwane. 
I-matebene. 


Haze  (morning).  In-kufiu. 

„     (heat).  U-fasimbe  (lu-zi). 

He,  pron.  U.  Yena. 

Head,  n.  I-kanda  {li-ma). 

In-hlogo. 

„    in  assent,  nod,  v.  Leguza  nekanda. 

„    in   dissent,    to  Nigina  ikanda. 

shake,  v. 
„     back  of  the,  n. 
„     top  of,  n. 
„     of  cattle,  a,  n. 
„     -ache,  to  have,  V 


Isi-pundu. 
Isi-hlogo. 
In-komo. 
Bulawa  ikanda. 
Kwelwa  ikanda. 


man,  ?i. 


„     ornament,  n. 

i,  „        of  mar- 

ried women. 
„     ring  of  men,  ??. 
Headstrong  man,  ii. 

Heal,  V.  int. 
Healthy,  to  be,  v. 

Heap,  n. 

V.  tr. 


Um-numzana. 
In-duna. 

In-dhlugnla. 
Um-goqo  (of  women). 

Isi-colo. 

Isi-dhlodhlo. 

Isi-poxo. 

Pola. 

Hamba,  e.g.  :&i  sa 
hamba=Iamwell. 
I-nqumbi. 

Bega  inqumbi. 
Enza  inqumbi. 


8HUNA. 

I-SHANU  {ri-ma). 
Benga. 
Kakata. 
Na,  j^rep. 
Ndi  neshanu. 

N-JERERE. 

N-GAVI. 

EU-BANGU. 

Ka-gondamaswino. 
Ka-rukodzi. 

BU-TSI. 
BU-TSI. 

U.    Uyo.    Iye. 
M-SORO  {mu-mi). 

Gudula  m-soro. 
Dabira  msoro. 


I-GODZI. 
M-SORO. 
I-NOMBE. 

Bur  AIWA  MSORO. 

KWIRIWA  MSORO. 

TeMNRA  MSORO. 

M-KURU. 

M-NWENE.   M-TJINDA. 

M-RIDZI. 

I-NYUMBU. 

TjI-GURA. 

RU-ZHUMO  (BU-MU).  . 
TjI-DANGA. 

1-BENGO  {ri-ma). 
I-BENZi  {ri  ma). 

PORA. 

Enda.  Famba. 
Ndi  no  famba. 
M-OGWi  {mu-mi). 

I-DUTO. 

Ita  mogwi. 


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Her 


VNOLI8H. 

Hear,  v. 
Heard,  be,  v. 
Heart,  n. 

Heart-broken,  be,  r 
see  also  "  Sorrow 
Hoartbura,  n. 

Hearth,  n. 

Hearthstones,  n. 
Heat,  r.  act. 
Heaven,  ju 
Heavy,  adj. 

Hedge,  n. 

„      to  make  a, 

Heed,  r, 
Heel,  n. 
Heifer,  n. 

Heif^ht,  n. 
Held,  be,  r.  htf. 
Help,  r.  tr. 


fill. 


Zwa. 

Zwagala. 
In-hliziyo. 
Dabuga  inhliziyo. 


Isi-lufiulela. 

I-zigO  {li-7na). 

Ama-sego. 
Kudnmeza. 
I-zulu  (^0- 
Nzima. 
Sin  da,  v. 
U-tafio  (lu-zf). 
Biyela  utafio. 


SHUN  A, 
HWA.     NSKWA. 
HWIGA.      NSKWIGA, 

M-ovo. 
Parucia  moyo. 

Tji-ni:nourira. 

SOTWA,  V. 

I-TJOTO. 

TjI-BESO. 

Ma-pfiwa. 
DzisA.    Pisa. 

I-DENGA  {ri). 

Hem  A,  V. 


Sabela. 
Isi-tende. 
I-tokazi  {li-mn). 

Ubu-de. 


Helper,  n. 
Helplew,  adj. 

iw«"  Unable." 
Qelter-skelter,  run,  v.  Pilizela. 


Pr-GITA. 
BaKIUA  RrGlTA. 

Shosheka. 
Dabira. 

Tjl-T.SINO. 
M-ROMBE. 

I-TSiRii  (ri-ma). 

BU-REFU.  • 

Bambega.  Batiwa. 
Siza.  TjiDZA. 

Hlafiala.  Ponisa. 

Causative  mood  for  "  help  "  to  do  a  thing, 

e.g.    Help    me     to 

hold,    friend  !  =  :&i 

bambisa   mfete!  =  Nni  batidza  miu  mi  ! 
Um-8izi.  M-Tjii)zi. 

Ahlulega,  v.  Kona,  v. 


Hem,  V. 

„     n. 
Hemp,  Indian,  n. 

„      to  smoke,  r. 
Hen,  n. 

Her,  proru 
Herb,  n. 


Peta. 
Um-peto. 
I-sango.    I-daha. 
Bema  isango. 
In-kukukazi. 

M.    Yena. 
Umn-tikazana. 


Pesanapesana. 

Nyongana. 

Peta. 

M-PETO  {mu-mi). 

M-BANZHE. 
Sl'TA  MBANZIIE. 
I-HlKlKAnZI. 

I-nrKWADzi. 
M.     Uvo.     Iye. 
Ikjwbnzi  (ri-via). 

MlT-TI. 


Her 


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ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

snuMA. 

Herb,  edible,  like 

Im-buya. 

I-MOWA  (ri-ma). 

spinach. 

„     edible,  another  Ulu-de. 

I-SUNGWA.      I-NYBVI. 

kind. 

Herd,  v.  tr. 

Alnsa. 

FUDZA. 

„    n. 

Um-hlambi. 

I-DANGA  (ri-ma). 

MU-DUNGWE.      (N-Jl). 

„    -boy,  n. 

Umfana  wenkomo. 

M-KOMANA. 

Um-alusi. 

WENOMBE. 

Here,  adv. 

Koiia(pa). 

No.    Pano.    Panu. 

Lapa. 

Pa.    Papa. 

Here  it  is  !  adv. 

Nanku  (impersonal). 

Ego.    Oko. 

For  other  classes 

see  "  Notes." 

Hesitate,  v.  int. 

Bambega.    Tiyega. 

TlYIGA. 

Hew,  V.  tr. 

Gamuia. 

Tema. 

Hiccough,  n. 

Intwabi.    - 

I-NIGWI.      M-NIGWI. 

XX.."             ""' 

U  va  tjaya  intwabi. 
Fihla. 

,  U  NENIGWI.      • 

Hide,  V.  tr. 

Banza. 

see  "  Conceal." 

Hide,  V.  int. 

Catja. 

Bhata.    Banda. 

„      w., sec  "Skin.' 

'' 

Hideous,  adj. 

Sabega,  v. 

Hyiga,  v. 

High,  a<:lj. 

De. 

Refu.    Rbba,  v. 

High  (of  meat),  v. 

Vunda.    Bola. 

YuvA.    Bora. 

Hill,  n. 

In-taba. 

I-GOMO  (ri-ma). 

„     a  little. 

In-tajana. 

TjI-GOMO. 

„     rounded,  not 

U-qaqa,pZ.  Amaqaqa  I-nana,  pi.  Ma-tana. 

rocky,  n. 

(lu-ma). 

Him,  pran. 

JUL.    Yena. 

M.    Uyo.    Iyb. 

Hinder,  v.  tr. 

Libazisa.    Vimbela. 

Baraidza. 

Hip,  n. 

U-kalo  (lu-zi). 

Tji-bunu. 

„     joint,  n. 

I-ngalu. 

Hippopotamus,  n. 

Im-vubu. 

M-VUBU.                            ^ 

His,  pron. 

..ke,.s-ee"  Notes." 

...KE. 

Hiss,  V. 

Tjipa. 

Shona. 

Hwapa. 

Sinyira. 

Hit,  V. 

Tjaya. 

ROBA. 

„     (not  miss),  v. 

Tuza,  e.g.  u  kutile ! 
atji,  u  tuzile!  =  he 
has    missed !     No, 
he  lias  hit ! 

„     (a  bird    on  the  Nemba. 

Enduriga. 

wing),  V. 

Hoa 


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ENOLISn.  TKnET.E. 

Hoar-frost,  n.  I-nqoqwane 

Hoarse,  be,  r.  Ilizwi  li  ya  tja. 

Hoax,  r.  Kohlisa. 

Hobble,  V.  int.,  see  '"  La  mo." 
„        V.  tr.,  see  "  Knee  halter." 


Hoe,  V. 

«ee"Dig." 
„    w. 
Hop,  n. 
Hoist,  t'. 
Hold,  r. 
„      the    handj 
receive,  r. 
Hole  (in  ground),  n. 


Lima. 

I-kuba  (li-77ia). 
In-guhibe. 
Pagamisa. 
Bamba. 
to  Kafieza. 


Um-lindi  (mu-mi). 

Um-godi. 

I-goii  (ff-ma). 
„     (a  mine).  Um-lindi. 

„     (for  corn).  Um-lindi. 

„     (animal's  den).   Um-hume. 
„     (inatree,acave).Lii-balu. 
,,    (in  a  tooth).        Um-holo. 

Um-lindi. 
„     (in  a  garment,  Isi-kala. 

or  fence). 
„     (in  a  piece  of  Isi-pobo. 

wood),  )i. 
„     to  make,  r.  Pehla  (in  wood). 

Mba  (in  the  ground). 
Home,  u.  I-kaya  {li-ma). 

„    at  home,  ailv.     Ekaya. 

„    our,  my  home.    Giti. 
•  ,,    your  home.         Gini. 

„     their,  his  home.  Gibo. 
Honast,  arlj.  Lufia,  v. 

Hooey,  iu  I-nyosi. 


bee,  71. 

I-nyosi. 

bear,  u. 

Ulinda. 

„       bird,  n. 

I-sehlo. 

In-sedhlu. 

,,      comb,  n. 

I-ncino. 

„      to  Uke,  n 

Tapa  inyosi 

SHUKA. 

Tj-ando. 

Ihwi  ri  notswetera. 

Tjexgedza. 


RiMA. 

I-BADZA  (ri-via). 

N-JIRI. 
MiRIDZA. 

Bata. 

Tjinoa.    Tjiza. 

Tambira. 

Mnw-ina. 

I-ooMBA  (ri-ma). 

I-BiRi  (ri-ma). 

I-(;OMBA. 
M-8INA. 

I-BA(;o  {ri-ma). 

1-BAGO. 
TjI-BURI. 

Tji-buri. 

BURURA. 

Tjera. 

Mu-SHA  {mu-mi), 

GU   MU8HA. 

Pa  musha. 

GWEDU. 
GWENYU. 
GWABO. 
RURAMA,  V. 
I-NYf)TJl. 

Br-T.ir. 

T-NYOT.II. 

Tji-tsererb. 

I-TJEZIir. 

I-T80R(). 

I-NAMO. 

Mora  nyotji. 


Hon 


How 


ENGLISH. 

Honour,  r.  tr. 
see  also  "  Praise.' 

Honour,  n. 
Hoofs,  «. 

Hook,  V.  tr. 


TEBELE. 

Dumisa.    Azisa. 
Hlonipa. 

U-dumo  (lu-zi). 
Ama-nqina. 

Gwegwa. 


„    n. 
see  "  Crook," 
Hope,  V.  Temba  gu. 

see  also  "  Confidence." 


Isi-gwegwe. 

'ish-liook.'' 


„      n. 
Horn,  n. 

„      for  smoking. 
,,      cupping. 

Hornet,  n. 
Horse,  n. 

„      get  on,  V. 
„      get  off;  V. 
Hot,  be,  V.  int. 


to  make,  v.  tr. 


House,  n. 


Household,  n. 
How,  adv. 


In-temba. 
U-pondo  {lu-zi). 
I-gudu 
U-pondo  Iwogu- 

lumega. 
Umu-vo. 
I-piza  (li-ma). 

Kwela  ipiza. 

Ehliga  epizeni. 

Kudumala.  Tja,  e.g. 

Lamhla  gu  ya  kudu- 
mala =to-da3^  it  is 
hot. 

Kudumeza.    Tjisa. 

liana  li  ya  tjisa 
lamh]a=the  sim 
burns  to-dav. 

In-dhlu. 

Isi-haisi       (white 
man's  house). 

Aben-dhlu. 

Kanjani.    Njani. 

Nam. 


SHUN  A. 
RlRIDZA. 

Keberegesa. 
kurumbira. 
Tji-rumiu. 
Ma-gum  no. 
Ma-zondo. 

KOKOBA. 

Mgobora. 
Tji-kokobo. 

Pfunga  gu... 


Ru-nyanga. 

I-gonanombb. 

M-rumigo. 

I-GO  (ri-ma). 

M-BISI. 

I-Bisi  {ri-ma). 
kwira  mbisi. 
Deruka  nembisi. 

DZIGWA.      DZIYA. 

TUGUTA. 

ZWI   NO  DZIYA   NASI. 

DziSA.    Pisa. 

ZhUBA     RI     no      PISA 

NASI. 

I-MBA. 
I-NUMBA. 

BOMUMBA. 

TjiNi.    Sei. 


How  shall  I  do  it?  Ni  za  gu  enza  kan-  Ndi  no  ita  sex? 

jani? 
How  great?  adv.     N^aganani.  Ngapani.    Dint. 

Howbigisthetree?Isihlahlaesingaga-  Muti  mu  dini? 

nani? 
How  many  ?  fl<:?i?.    ...ngake.  ...ngani. 

How  many  men  ?    Amadoda  mangake  ?  Barumi  bangani  ? 


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EXQLISH. 

TKnELE. 

SHUN  A. 

How  often  ?  air. 

Kangake. 

Kangani. 

How  often  did  you 

Wa  pinda  kangake  \ 

Wa    ka    pama    ka- 

(do it)? 

ngani  ? 

However,  adr. 

Kodwa. 

KO(JA. 

How],  V. 

Bubula. 

GOMERA. 

see  "  Whine." 

Hug,  r. 

Gona. 

Tjinga. 

see  also  "  Embrace 

57 

Huge,  adj. 

Knlnkazi. 
In-kalagata,  lu 

KURUKURU. 

Hum,  r. 

Tjitja.    Huba. 
Humuzela. 

HUNGA. 

Humane,  ^f//. 

Lomusa. 

Nemkowa. 

Humble,  adj. 

Tobega,  v. 

Ts  AM  BIG  A,  V. 

Nyoro. 

Humiliate,  v.  tr. 

Tobisa. 

GWANATIDZA. 
PiSISA. 

Hump  of  an  ox,  w. 

I-lunda. 

I-NYUNDWA. 

Hundred,  n. 

Li  kulu. 

I-ZANA  (ri-ma). 

Hunger,  v. 

Lamba. 

ZlYA. 

„      n. 

In-dhlala. 
I-pano  [U-ma). 

N-zhara. 

Hunt,  V. 

J  lima.    Zifiela. 

ViMA.    Shaba. 

Hunter,  n. 

Um-jumi. 

M-VIMI.      M-JIMBA. 
M-GOBERI. 

Hurl,  V. 

Posa. 

Kanoa. 

Hurry,  p.  rtcA 

Tjetjisa. 

Tjimbidzisa. 

sm  •*  Hasten." 

Hurt,  w.  ir. 

Bulala. 

Bur  ay  A. 

Limaza. 

Kl'BADZA.  ReMADZA 

„    r.  in/. 

Limala. 

KlBARA.      ReMARA. 

Husband,  n. 

In  do  da    (j^l  Ama 

-    M-RUMI. 

doda). 

Hush!  r. 

Tula ! 

NyararaI 

Husk,  r. 

I  kasi  {li-ma). 

M-BHISHU. 

„    of  mealies. 

Ingubo. 

M-BHISHU. 

Ama-fonosi. 

Ma-zingit. 

„    of  com. 

Umu-li. 

I-nrxi)i  {ri-ma). 
Mr-Ri. 

Aina-koba  =  cornan 

d  Ma-fufu. 

husks    before 

the  Ma-koto. 

.second  threshi 

ng- 

Hustle,  V. 

Snnduza. 

Sayira. 

Hut 


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ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

8HUNA. 

Hut,  n. 

Indhlu. 

I-(nu)mba. 

„     temporary. 

In-dumba. 

I-NYEMBA. 
I-DUMBA. 

„     boys'. 

I-xiba  (li-ma). 

I-(;oTA  {ri-ma), 

I-NAGWA. 

„     girls'. 

I-xiba. 

I-DIYE. 

Hysena,  n. 

Im-pisi. 

TjI-PERB. 

Hymn,  n. 

In-goma. 

I-GwiYO  {ri-ma). 

Hypocrite,  n. 

Um-kohlisi. 

M-TJENGEDZI. 

Hypocritically,     to 

Zenzisa.    Kohlisa. 

ZWITIRA. 

act,  V. 

1 
'^i.    Imi.    Mina. 

TjENGEDZA. 

I,  pron. 

Ndi.    Imi.    Ini. 

Ice,  n. 

Lu-qwe5[we       Iwa- 
manzi. 

Ma-zayira. 

Idiot,  n. 

Isi-tuta. 

Tji-rema. 
I-ditnungudza. 

Idle  fellow,  n. 

Li-vila,  n. 

I-BENZi  {ri-ma). 
I-siMBE  {ri-ma). 

If,  cor}j. 

Aliiba(na),      bana, 

Kana.    Njene. 

uba.    Nxa. 

KUNGE. 

Ignite,  V.  tr. 

Lumatisa. 

Pisa. 

Ignorant,  to  be,  v. 

Ugu  fia  (gw)azi. 

GU  SA  DZIBI. 

Iguana,  n. 

Im-buln. 

M-PUGWA. 

Ill,  to  be,  V. 

Gula. 

GWARA. 

Illuminate,  v. 

Kanyisa. 

Venegisa. 

Image,  n. 

Isi-fanegiso. 

Imitate,  v.  tr. 

Linisa. 

Edzesera. 

Immediately,  adv. 

Katesi.   Masinyane 

.  gubenu.    gvvenu. 
Gwazo.    Zwinu. 

Immense,  adj.^  see  " 

'Great." 

Immerse,  see  "  Plunge." 

Improve,  v.  tr. 

LuHisa. 

Ruramidza. 

cf.  "  Correct." 

Impudent,  adj. 

Gafia,  v.,  U  gafiile= 

he  is  impudent. 

BiRIMAjV.   TaPATA,  V. 

In,  prep. 

By   the   use   of    the 
Locative  case,  e.fi. 
endhlini=in    the 

1 

house. 

Mu.    Mkati  mu... 

Pagati  gu... 

Pagati  pa... 

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EHOLISH. 

TEBELE. 

8HUKA. 

Incense,  h. 

Um-tombote. 

Incision,  //. 

Umu-dwa. 

M-TSET8E  {mu-mi). 

Incite,  r.  fr. 

Vusa. 

MUTSA. 

Lwisa. 

GWISA. 

Qala. 

Tanga. 

Include,  r.  act. 

Bega  pagati. 

Biga  mkati. 

Bega      endawonye 

In 

Increase  in  number 

id.  ■  . 

Anda. 

Anda. 

r.,  see  also  "  Grow 

?? 

Indeed,  interj. 

Lembala ! 

DZAKO ! 

„      adv. 

Sibili. 

GWAZO.      ZOKWAD£. 

Indian  corn,  «, 

Umu-mbn. 

TjI-BAKWE. 

Indistinct,  adj. 

Ka  gu  zwagali. 

A  GU  HWIGI. 

Ka  gu  bonagaIi= 

=  it  A  GU  BONBGI. 

is  indistinct. 

Individual  (thing),  see  "  Unit." 

Industrious,  adj. 

Kutala,  V. 

Namasimba. 

SiMBARARA,  V. 

Infant,  n. 

In-gane. 

M-tjetjana. 

Infect,  V.  tr. 

Telela. 

DiRA.    Zadza. 

Infirm,  to  be,  r. 

Guga.    Lupala. 

Nganuga.Tjembera. 
Harabha,  adj. 

„       person,  n. 

Li-xegu  {li-ma). 

I-HARABHA. 

M-TANA  {mu-ha). 

Inflated,  to  be,  v. 

Qumba. 

DZIMBIGWA. 

Inflate,  v.  act. 

dumbisa. 

DZIMBIDZA. 

Inform,  officially,  v. 

Biga. 

Reba.    Budza. 

Inhabit,  v. 

Aka.    Hlala. 

Baka.    Gara. 

Inherit,  v. 

Dhla  mafa. 

Dya  homnwe. 
Dya  maka. 
Gara  inaka. 

Inheritance,  n. 

Ama-fa. 

I-NAKA. 

Inject,  V.  (enema). 

Pozisa. 

SONIGA. 

Injure,  v.  (bodily). 

Limaza. 

KUBADZA.    ReMADZA 

„      (verbally). 

Ceba. 

Tjeta. 

Innocent,  ailj. 

A  fii  lacala=I 

am  A  NDi  nemaka. 

innocent. 

A  NDI  NEM08WA. 

Inoculate,  v. 

Caba.    Tulla. 

Pfuma.    S<)NA. 

Inquire,  r. 

Biiza. 

BVUNZA. 

Insane,  adj. 

Hlanya,  v. 
Pagati. 

Peng  a,  v. 

Inside,  prep. 

Mkati, 

Inspan,  v. 

Bopela. 

SUNOIRA. 

Ins 


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ENGLISH. 

TRBELR. 

SHUNA. 

Instead  of. 

Gu  loguba. 

Instruct,  V.  act. 

Fundisa. 

DZIDZISA. 

Rayira. 

Instructor,  n. 

Um-fundisi. 

M-RAYIRI. 
M-DZIDZISI. 

Insult,  V.  tr. 

Sabomu. 

TlJKA. 

Intentionally,  adv. 

Mnwaza. 

Katjiziba. 

Intercede  for,  v. 

Lamulela. 

Ramurira. 

Kulugela.    Celela. 

KUMBIRIRA. 

Interfere,  v. 

Ngena. 

PiNDA  MKATI. 

Interpret,  v. 

Humutja. 

Kulumela. 

Rebera. 

Interrupt,  v. 

Vimbela. 

DZIBIRIRA. 

„      conversation 

.  Dela  (dissenting). 

Interval,  n. 

Um-kati. 

I-DUNU. 

see  "Distance." 

Isi-bana(na). 

Tjr-GARA. 

Intestine,  large,  n. 

Ulu-su. 

I-GURU. 

Intestines,  n. 

Ama-tumbu. 

Ma-bu-ra. 

Intertwined,  to  be,  v 

.  Nxebana. 

KOREGANA. 

see  "  Entangled." 

Into,  prep. 

Pagatigu... 

Mkati  m... 

Intoxicated,  to  be,  v. 

Dagwa. 

KOGWA. 

see  "  Drunk." 

Intrude,  v. 

Ngena.    Qala. 
Hlasela. 

PiNDA  MKATI. 

Invade,  v. 

Shambira.    Baya. 

Invalid,  n. 

0  gulayo. 

MU-GWERE. 

Invent,  v. 

Rumba. 

Invite,  V. 

Biza. 

Dana. 

Iron,  n. 

In-simbi. 

I-DARI. 

Iron -ore,  n. 

Amatje  ensimbi. 

I-MANGURA. 
I-HONA. 

Irrigate,  v. 

Natisa. 

Mnwisa. 

DiRIDZA. 

Irritable,  adj. 

Lolaka. 

Nehasha. 

Irritate,  v. 

Huga. 

KWEZA. 

see  "  Tease." 

Island,  n. 

Isi-hlelii. 

I-TJIWI. 

Itch,  V. 

Luma. 

RUMA. 

„    n.  (Scabies). 

Im-puza. 

I-MEZI. 
I-MIZT. 

Ivorj^,  n. 

U-pondo  Iwenkubu. 

RU-NYANGA  GWEZHO- 

wu. 

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J 

ENGLISH. 

TKBBLE. 

8HDNA. 

Jackal,  n 

I-kanka  {U-via). 

MU-NGUGWE. 

„      silver. 

U-nea  (»m-6a). 

I-OAVA. 

Jacket,  n. 

I-batje. 
Isi-qogo. 

I-HANZU. 

Jar,  n. 

Isi-ja. 

Tji-dya. 

see  also  '*  Pot." 

U-diwo  [lu-zi). 

Tji-rongo. 

Jaw,  11. 

Um-hlati. 

RU-SHAYA. 

Jelly,  n. 

I-tegetege. 

„      V.  hit 

Nquma. 

GWAMBA. 

Jerk,  r.  fr. 

Juqula. 

Agura. 

Join,  r.  tr. 

Hlananisa. 

Shangaxidza. 
Pfubianidza. 

Joint,  /{. 

I-lufia  {li-ma). 

Pa    ka   s(h)angana. 
(  =  where  joins...) 

Joke,  V. 

Soma.    Dhlana. 

Tamba.    Dzana. 
Ita  jeye. 

Jolt,  r.  int. 

Eqa. 

Aguka.    Tjuruga. 

Journey,  n. 

In-dhlela. 

N-ZHIRA. 

Ugn-hamba. 

GW-ENDA. 

Joy,  n. 

Ugu-jabula. 

GU-BIMBIRA. 

Ugu-taba. 

GU-BOGA. 

Ugu-togoza. 

GU-FARA. 
GU-TENDA. 

Judge,  V. 

Tonisa  indaba. 

Taura  NAWU. 
Tonga  imaka. 

Jump,  V. 

Eqa. 

Aguga. 
Tjuruga. 

„       down,  r. 

Eqela  pansi. 

DZITIGA. 

Junction,  ;*. 

In-hlafiano. 

I -S  HANG  A  NO. 
I-MARARANO. 

Just,  to  be,  V. 

Lufia. 

RURAMA. 

„    adv. 

Nje. 

Tjetb. 

„     now,  adr. 

Sandu. 

Tjanou.    Znvangu. 

ZWINU. 

„    so,  adv. 

Nankoge. 

Ezo(gb). 

Karoes,  n. 
Keen,  adj. 


K 

I-zaba  {li-ma), 
Bnkali. 


I -DA  BUN  a  (ri-ma). 

PlNZA,  V. 


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Kne 


KNQLTSU. 

TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Keep  (hold),  v. 

Bamba. 

Bata. 

„     (preserve). 

Londoloza. 

Tjengeta. 

„     (support    with  Ondiila. 

Rera. 

food). 

„     (animals). 

Fuya. 

Pfuwa. 

Keeper,  n. 

Um-londolozi. 

M-TJENGETI. 

Kernel  (of  a  nut),  n. 

Um-bumbulusa. 

Key,  n. 

Isi-vulo. 

Kick  (of  men),  v.  tr. 

Kahlela. 

Pfura. 

„     (of  oxen,  etc.). 

Kaba. 

Kid,  n. 

Li-zinyane. 

M-budzana. 

Kidney,  n. 

In-so. 

I-so. 

Kill,  V. 

Bulala. 

BURAYA. 

„     many. 

Huma  ugu  bulala. 

„     (slaughter  as  a 

,  Govuza. 

butcher). 

Hlaba. 

Baya. 

Killed,  to  be,  v. 

Bulawa     (hence 

BURAIWA. 

u  Bulawayo=tlie  Baywa. 

killed  one). 

Hlajwa. 

Kind,  adj. 

Lomusa. 

NOMTJENA.      NOM- 
KOWA.      NOMBUYA. 

„      n. 

U-hlobo  {lu-zi). 

RU-DZI. 

Kindle,  v.,  «ee  "Fire.' 

'Basa. 

Besa. 

Kindness,  n. 

Umu-sa. 

M-KOWA  {mii-mi). 

RU-DZIBO.        M-BUYA. 
GU-DISA. 

Kindred,  n. 

Aba-zalwana. 

Ba-zwarana. 

King,  n. 

In-kosi    {pi.    ama- 
kosi). 

She  (mu-ba). 

Kingdom,  n. 

Um-buso. 

Ru-gare. 

Kinsman,  n. 

Isi-nini. 

I-HAMA. 

see  "  Eelation." 

Kiss,  V. 

Anga. 

Rum  A. 

Kite,  «ee"  Hawk." 

Klipspringer,  7i. 

I-goka  (li-ma). 

N-GULUTU. 

Kloof,  n. 

Um-hotja. 

RU-KORONGA. 

Knead,  v. 

Cuba. 

Vanga.    Kanya. 

Knee,  n. 

I-dolo  {li-ma). 

I-Bvi  {ri-ma). 

„     -cap. 

Ili-vi. 

„     -halter,  v.  tr. 

Bopa. 

Sung  A. 

Kneel,  v.  intr. 

Guqa  fiamadolo. 
Guqela  amadolo. 

Pfugama  namabvi. 

Kni 


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EMGL18U. 

Knife,  ii. 
Knit,  V. 

„     brows. 
Knob,  11. 

„    -kerry,  n. 
Knock,  V. 

„      down. 
Knot  (in  wood),  n. 

„     (in  thread). 
Know,  V. 
„      well. 

Known,  to  make  v. 
Knowledge,  n. 

Koodoo,  11. 

Kraal  (town),  n. 
„      outer  fence  of. 

,.      for  cattle. 
„        „    goats,  etc. 


In-qamu. 

Aluga. 

Hwaqa.      Tjwaqa. 

Isi-hlogo. 

In-duku. 

Qoqota.    (Xoqa. 

Wisa. 

I-guzo  {ll-ma). 

I-qwala  {li-ma), 

I-nndo  {li-ma). 

Azi. 

Azisisa. 

aeda. 

Azisa. 

Ugw-azi. 

Im-palapala. 

Uinu-zi. 

U-tano  ilu-zi). 

Isi-baya. 
Isi-lugn. 
Isi-bayana. 


8HUMA. 

I-PANGA  (ri-wia). 

RUCIA. 

TSAMNRA.      SiNAMA. 

TjI-MSORO. 

I-swiMBO,  see  "Slick." 

gogodza.    gudza. 

Riga. 

I-BUNDU  (ri-nia). 

I-PFUNDO  {ri-ma). 

DZIBA. 

Dzibisisa. 
Pedza. 
dzibisa.    koka, 

GU-DZIBA. 

I-NORO. 

MU-SHA. 

RU-MANDA. 

RU-ZHOVVA. 

I-DANGA  {ri-ma). 

I-DANGA. 

I-GORE  {ri-ma). 


Labour,  n. 

Um-sebenzi. 

MU-RIMO. 

Um-beleko. 

I-BASA  {ri-ma). 

„             V. 

Beleka. 

Sebenza. 

Shinga. 

(in  birth),  i 

.  Beleta.    Zala. 

ZWARA. 

Labourer, 

n. 

Um-beleki.  Isi-beleki. 

Lack,  r. 

Swela. 

Shaya. 

Lad,  «. 

Um-fana. 

M-KOMANA. 
M-LISANA. 

Ladder,  n. 

Ama-kwelo. 

I-PANDA  {ri-ma). 

Ladle,  r. 

Ka. 

Tp^iA.     Tjera. 

„       n. 

In-debe. 

M-KOMBB. 

In-kezo. 

Rl-<iWAKO. 

Lake,  n. 

I-cibi  i  li-ma). 

I-GAWA  {ri-ma). 

see  also 

"Pond." 

Lamb,  n. 

Li-zinyane  lemvu. 

M-BITDZA\A    YKHWAI 

Laroe,  be, 

V.  tut. 

aula. 

Kamina. 

Lam 


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Lea 


ENQLISH. 

Lament,  v. 
Lamp,  n. 

Lance,  v. 

Land,  n. 

see  also  "  Earth." 
Language,  ii. 
Languid,  adj. 
Lap  (of  a  dog),  v. 

Large,  adj. 
Larynx,  n. 

Last  (endure),  v. 
„     adj. 


TEBELE.  8HUNA. 

Tjema.    Rika. 
Mw-ENJE  {mu-mi). 


Kala.    Lila. 

Isi-banego. 

Isi-bane. 

Hlahla.    Poboza. 

Qumbusela. 

Ili-zwe  (jpl.  izizwe).   In-yiga. 


Tema.    Pubura. 


Late,  adj. 
Lath,  n. 
Lather,  n. 

„       V.  int. 
Laugh,  V. 
Law,  n. 

„      to  keep,  V. 
„     to  break,  v. 
Lay  down,  v.  tr. 
«        »      flat. 
„    eggs,  V. 

„    waste.  Cita. 

„    hold  of.  Bamba. 

Lazy  person,  n.  Li-vila. 

*-ee" Idle,"  "Dawdle." 

Lead,  v.  tr.  Hola.    Tonsa. 

„    astray.  Tuhisa. 

»    w.  Um-kamu. 

Leader,  n.  In-duna. 

„      of  a  wagon.  Um-holeli. 


Ul-imi  {lu-zi), 

Butagataga. 

Capa. 

Xapa. 

Kulu. 

I-qoqoqo  (li-ma). 

Hlala. 

...peliyoe.^.umuntu 

opeliyo  =  the  last 

man. 
Puza,  V. 
In-tando. 
I-gwebu  (li-ma). 
Pupuma  igwebu. 
Hlega.    Bibitega. 
Um-layo. 
Vuma  umlayo. 
Eqa  umlayo. 
Bega  pansi. 
Lalisa  pansi. 
Zalela  amaqanda. 


Leaf,  n. 

see  "  Put  forth.' 
Leak,  v. 
Lean,  see  "  Thin." 


I-hlamvu  (li-ma). 
I-kasi  (li-ma). 
Vuza. 


RU-RIMI. 

Nyohonyoro. 

Kapa. 

Kaswa. 

KURU. 

I-GURUGURu  (ri-ma). 
Gara. 

DZIBO. 

MUNU  MUDZIBO. 

NONOGA,  V. 

M-bariro. 
I-PFURU  (ri-ma). 

SiGA  IPFURU. 

Sega. 

M-RAYIRO.     TjI-REBO. 

Tendera  m-rayiro. 

TjURUGA  M-RAYIRO. 
BiGA  PASI. 
IsA  PASI. 
ZWARA  MAZAI. 
KaNDIRA  MAZAI. 

Paradza. 

Bata. 

I-siMBE  (ri-ma). 

KWEBA.      KaKATA. 

Easha. 

M-TOBVU  (?)  mu-mi. 

She.    M-kuru. 

m-kwebbri. 

M-kakati. 

I-SHiZHA  (ri-ma). 

BVINZA. 


Lea 


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Lid 


KNGI.I8H. 


TEBELE. 


Lean  against,  v.  itit.  Eyama. 


Leap,  V 

„    as  a  "  brave 
Learn,  v. 
Leather,  n. 
Leave  (quit),  t 


hit. 


£qa. 

Giya. 

Funda. 

U-zwezwe  {lu-zi). 

Puma.    Tuta. 


„     (abandon),!;. ^?*.  Tjiya. 
Yegela. 


„    off,  V.  tr 
Leaven,  n. 


Leech,  n. 
Left,  adj. 

„    out,  to  be,  V, 
Leg,  w. 


„     below  knee,  n. 
Lend,  r.  tr. 
Length,  n. 
Leopard,  n. 


Isi-biliso. 

Imi-tombo. 

Um-vubelo. 


Um-zogo. 

$^asekohlo. 

Nenxele  =  to  the  left. 

Sala. 

Um-lenzi. 


Um-bala. 

Bolega. 

Ubu-de. 

In-gwe. 

Li-hwanqana. 

Isi-diliga. 

Ncipa. 

Ncipisa. 

Vumela. 

Fumisa. 

Yegela. 

Ngenisa. 

Ehlisa. 

U-gwalo  {lu-zi). 


Leprosj',  n. 

Less,  to  become,  v.  int. 

lessen,  V.  tr. 

Let  (permit),  v. 

,,    out. 

„    go,  or  alone. 

„    in. 

„    down. 
Letter,  n. 

Level,  adj.,  see  "  Flat." 
Levy,  r.,  see  "Raise  troops." 
Liar,  n.  I-helehele  {li-ma). 

U  lamanga— he    is 
(or  thou  art)  a  liar 
=  {1it.  he  with  lies). 
Liberate,  v.  tr.  Eulula. 

Lick,  V.  Kota. 

Lid  (of  a  pot,  etc.),  n.  Isi-sibegelo. 


8HDNA. 

Sendama. 

Tjuruoa.    Aguka. 
Pembera. 
Dzidza. 

RU-ANDA. 

Bi'DA.    Tama. 

SlYA. 

Regedza.    Rega. 
Tji-riba.     BU-DIRO. 
I-tsime.    M-bidzo. 

Mr-MERA. 

I-TSi  PiTi  (a  V3ry  small 
quantity). 

N-DIMANSWIPILI. 
BOHWE.      MOHWB. 
NORUMOHWE. 
TSARA. 

Tji-dhla.  Tji-dzwa. 
I-GUMBO  (ri-wwj)=leg 

and  foot. 
M-PiMBiRA  {mu-mi). 
Pa. 

burefu.    gu-reba. 
In-gwe. 

M-BADA. 

Shoma.    Swiba. 
Shomanisa. 

BV  I'M  IRA. 

budidza.    buridza. 
Regedza. 

PiNZA. 

BURUTSA. 

RU-GWARO. 


U  NONYEPO. 

U  N  EN  EM  A. 

U  NEMAGUHWA. 

Sl'NUScJURA. 

Nanzwa.    Namza. 
Tji-funigo. 

H 


Lie 


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Lin 


ENGLISH.  TEBELE. 

Lie  down  (to  rest),  Cambalala. 
V.  int. 
„  down  (to  sleep). 
„  ^  „       sprawling 
„  in  wait  for,  v.  tr 


(deceive),  v. 


Lies,  n. 


Life,  n. 
Lift,  V.  tr. 
Ligament,  n. 


Lala. 

Enaba. 

Lalela. 

Clapela. 

Qamba. 

Qamba  amanga. 

Euluma  amanga. 

Heleza. 

Ama-nga. 

Ama-yamaya. 

Ugu-sila. 

Pngula.   Pagamisa. 

Um-sipa. 


Light,  n.  Ugu-kanya. 

„  (give  light),  V.  Kanyisa,  e.g.  '^i  kan 
yiselage  =  please 
give  me  light = 

„    (a  candle),  v.  tr.  Lumatisa. 


„    a  fire. 

„     (not       heavy), 
adj. 

Lighten   (of  lightn- 
ing), V. 

.Lightning,  n. 

Like,  to  be,  v. 

„     V. 

„    adv. 
Likeness,  n. 
Limb  (of  the  human 

body),  n. 
Lime,  n. 
Limit,  n. 
Limp,  adj. 
Line  (string),  n. 

„     (a  mark). 


Basa  umlilo. 
Lula. 

Banega.    Fazima. 

Um-bane. 

Inyoni  yezulu. 

Fana.    Fanana. 

Tanda. 

Njefia. 

Um-fanegiso. 

Isi-to. 

I-kalake. 

Um-kaulo. 

Butagataga. 

In-tambo. 

Umu-dwa. 


Bada. 

KWEZERA. 

Tandabara. 

Bandira. 

Terera. 

Nyepa. 

Eebenema. 

GUHWA. 

Ma-rota. 
I-GUHWA  {ri-ma). 
I-NEMA  {ri'tnd). 
gu-pona.  ru-penyu. 
Miridza.    Simudza. 
I-GADHLAMPU  {ri-ma). 
I-GANYU  {ri-ma). 

RU-TSINGA. 
GU-TJENA. 
TjENISA.      MUNIGA. 

Venega. 
Ndi  tjenise. 
Nangatidza. 
tungidza. 
Besa  moto. 
Reru. 
Reruga,  v. 
Venega.  Baima. 
Penya. 

M-VENEGO. 
TjI-VBNEGO. 

Fana.    Fanana. 
Da. 

Sb. 

Tji-to. 

I-SUKO. 

M-GANu  {mu-mi). 
Nyoronyoro. 
M-SUNGO  {mu-mi). 
M-TSETSE  {mu-mi). 
M-pfenyugwa 
{mu-mi). 


Lin 


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Loo 


SKOLI8R. 

TEBKLE. 

8HUHA. 

Line  of    people    on 

I-hele  {li-ma). 

RU-SALA. 

the  march. 

Lu-dwendwe. 

MU-DUXGWE. 

„      „   facing. 

Lu-hlu. 

RU-NDA. 

„    to  stand  in,  v. 

aela. 

Eliza  uluhln. 

Ita  RUNDA. 

Linger,  v. 

Libala. 

Fara. 

Lion,  n. 

Isi-lwana. 

i-mondoro. 
I-shumba. 

Lip,  n. 

In-debe. 
In  kamanzi. 

M-ROMO  {rnumi). 

Listen,  v. 

Lalela. 

Hwirira. 

"  Bolega  indhlebe." 

Terera. 

Little,  (ulj. 

Ncinyane. 

Dukwana. 

Live,  V.  inf. 

Sila. 

PONA. 

see  al4(o  "  DwelL" 

Zwa. 

HWA.  NSKWA. 
NSWA. 

Liver,  n. 

Isi-bindi. 

Tji-ropa. 

Lizard  (common),  n. 

Um-bankwa. 

M-swiNi  {mu-mi). 
I-TJWiNYA  {ri-ma). 

Load  (a  gun),  v.  tr. 

Gava. 

Paga. 

„    (a  burden),  n. 

Um  twalo. 

M-SENGWA  {mu-mi). 

"Loaf "about,  r. 

Baca.    Panza. 

Isi-nkwa. 

Tji-tjamha. 

Loathe  (food),  v. 

Kauza  ugudhla. 

"MOYO     U     NO     MIRA 
OUDYA." 

Lock  (of  a  gun;,  iu 

Ubu-doda. 

I-BAVA  (ri-TTia). 

Um-hlati. 

BU-KADZI. 

„    (of  a  door). 

Insimbi  yoguvala. 

„    (a  door),  v. 

Insimbi  yoguqinisa, 

Kinatela.    Kopela.    Sunoira.    Pfmga. 

Qinisa. 

PiRINGIDZA. 

Locust,  V. 

In-tete. 

I-MASHU. 

Log,n. 

U-ffodo  {lu-zi). 
U-kuni  {lu-zi). 

1-DANDA  (ri-ma). 

Loin  (human),  n. 

U-kalo  {lu'zi). 

Tji-bunu. 

Loiter,  r. 

Libala. 

Fara, 

see  ''  Dawdle." 

Loneliness,  n. 

Isi-zuftu. 

Ijonely,  (ulj. 

Lesizuiia. 

SlIURIGIRWA. 

Long,  adj. 

De. 

Rbfu.    Rbba,  V, 

„      ago,  adv. 

Kade.    Ekadeni. 

Karekare.    Ntoro. 

Look,  V. 

Bona.    Ka&eia. 

Bi)NA.    Tarira. 

«ee  "Stare." 

Loo 


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Low 


ENGLISH. 

TEUELE. 

SIIUNA. 

Look  at  (examine). 

,  V.  Qaza. 

Tarisa. 
Nanoanidza. 

„      a  distant  ob-  Holela.    Sifia. 

KWEBERA.      PeNA. 

ject,  V. 

„      carefully  all  Cifia. 

Tsaga. 

round,  v. 

Look  for,  v.^  see  "Search." 

,,     out,  v.,  see  " '. 

Beware." 

Looking-glass,  n. 

Isi-bonebone. 

I-RiNGiRiRO  (ri-ma). 

Loop,  n. 

In-kintjo. 

M-SUN(}0  {mn-mi). 

Isi-hitjelo. 

I-HWE  {ri-ma). 

Looped,  to  be  (like 

a  Nxebana. 

KOREGANA. 

chain),  v. 

PiNGANA. 

Loose,  to  be,  v.  (not  Xega. 

DZUNGA. 

tight). 

sununguga. 
Nganuga. 

Loosen,  v.  act. 

Kumula. 

Nganugisa. 

Kulula. 

SUNUNGURA. 

Tugulula. 

I-nkosi   (2)1.   Ama- 

kosi). 
Lahla. 

Shugura.    Shomora. 

Lord,  n. 

•  She. 

Lose,  V.  act. 

Rasha. 

Lost,  to  be,  V.  int. 

Lahlega. 

Rashiga.    Tayiga. 

„    ("  clean  gone  ").  Nyamalala. 

DZIMIGWA.    ShAYIGA. 

Loud,  adj. 

Lomsindo. 

Nezhoba.    Noruzha. 
Netjiya.  Nemere. 

Zwagala,  v. 

HWIGA,  V. 

Louse,  n. 

In-twala. 

I-NDA. 

Love,  V. 

Tanda. 

Da. 

Low,  adj.,  see  "  Short,"  "  Small." 

Low-spirited,  to  be, 

^•^f^^Mintheper- 
Pela        (  ^®^*  tense. 

Paruga. 

SwiBA. 

"  A  fii  lasiga." 

"  A  NDI  NOMOYO." 

"  A  fii  lanhliziyo." 

Low  (of  cattle),  v. 

Kala. 

RlRA. 

£alima. 

KUMA. 

Lower,  v.  act. 

Ehlisa. 

BURUGISA. 
BURIJTSA. 

„      of  the  sky. 

Pehla  imvula. 

Senga.    Simudza. 

Pehla  izulu. 

SiGA. 

Twala  izulu. 

MaKORI  a   no  BURIJT- 
SA. 

Luc 


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Man 


KNGHSH. 

Luck,  good,  n. 


bad,  n. 


Lugt'age,  n. 

Lull  to  sleep,  r. 
Lumbar  regions,  n. 


TEBELE. 

In-hlanhla. 
Ln-nyanya. 
"i^iledhlozi." 
Inhlanhla  imbi. 
Lu-nyanya  lubi. 
"  A  iii  ladhlozi." 
Ini-pahla. 
In-tuntu. 
Lalisa. 
I-qolo  {U-ma). 


Luminous,  adj.  Kanya,  v. 

Lump  (of  earth),  n.  I-gade  {U-ma), 

Lung,  n.  .I-papu  {If -ma). 

„     sickness,  n.  In-dalimane. 
Luxuriant  (of  vege-  Ena,  v. 

tat  ion),  adj. 

livnx,  red,  n.  In-twane. 


8UUNA. 

I-MANZHA  {ri-ma). 

"  Ndi  nbmdzimu." 
Manziia  ra  ka  ipa. 

"  a  ndi  nemdzimu." 

I-NL'MHE. 
ZWI-NIT. 

Badisa. 
M-SANA  {mu-m,i). 

TjI-BUNU. 
TjBNA,  V. 

I-viNOA  {ri-ma). 
I-BAPU  (rt-ma). 

N-00\DA.  I-TIRIMANE. 
MUNDHWA,  V. 

I-T8WANB  (ri-ma). 


Mail,  to  ]to,  V. 
MailiK's^,  n. 
M;i<lman,  ;/. 
Muu'k'Ot,  w. 
Magic,  to  work, 
Maiden,  ti. 


M 

Hlanya. 
Ubu-hlanya. 
U-hlanya  {lu-zi). 
Im-petu. 
Loya.    Tagata. 
In-tombi. 


^^aize,  see  **  Mealies." 
Nfake,  v.  Enza. 

Male  (of  beasts),  n.     In-duna. 
In-kunzi. 

„    (of  birds).  I-qude  (U-ma). 

Malign,  see  *'  Slander." 
Mallet  (for  shields),  w.  Um-kandu. 
^^f^U,  ft.  Imi-tombo. 

Man,  71.  Indoda    ( jd. 

doda). 
„    young.  In-sizwa. 

Li-jahha. 
..    old.  Li-xegu. 


ama- 


Penga. 

I-PENdO. 

I-BENZi  (ri-ma). 

I-HOXYB. 

ROWA. 

1-MANI)ARA. 

Um-sioana. 
Ita. 

N-nilMB.      M-KURU. 

I-handira.    M-koxo. 

i-honik)kwb. 

I-ki:kurumb. 


Br-Diro. 

M-RUM  . 
N-ZUMA. 

I-8(K}ana  (ri-tna). 

I-HARABIIA.    M-TAXA. 


Man 


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Mea 


ENGLISH.                          '              TEBELE. 

8HUNA. 

Manage  (an  affair),  v.  Pata. 

Bat  A. 

Mane,  n.                      Um-hlofia. 

M-ZZEE.(/?Z.  mazeze). 

Mange,  n.                    Isi-kwekwe. 

RU-KUNDU. 

Manger,  n.                   Lu-gwembe  Iwo-gu- 

N-DIRO  YOGUDYIRA. 

dhlela. 

M-Tjo(;OTjA  (mu-mi). 

Manner,  n.                  Um-kubo. 

Mu-KO. 

see  "  Custom." 

„        (behaviour).  Ugu-hamba. 

GU-FAMBA. 

Ugu-hlala. 

GU-GARA. 

Ugu-ma.  Ugw-enza 

,.  GU-MIRA.     GU-ENDA. 

Many,  a(Jj.                   ...nefii. 

...ZHINZHI. 

„      times,  adv.     Kanefii. 

Kazhinzhi. 

March,  V.                    Hamba. 

Famba.   Enda. 

Mark,  v.                     Bega  upau. 

Ita  mutsetsb. 

Enza  upau. 

Tara  mutsetse. 

„      the  face  with  Siga  inhlana. 

Tema  nyora. 

tribal  marks,  ^^ 

„      the  face  with  Coba  ubuso. 

DZORA  MAZHA. 

clay. 

„      out  (as  a  site  Dweba.    Clondula. 

Tara. 

for  a  house). 

„      n.                     Um-dwebelo. 

MU-TSETSE. 

„      (sign).               Upau  (hi-zi) 

Marks,  to   make  (as  Xatula. 

Tjundunyura. 

on  clay  pots),  v. 

Marrow,  n.                  Um-kantjo. 

M-ONGO  (mu-mt). 

Marry  (of  a  man),  v.  ir.Tata. 

Wana  mkadzi. 

TORA  MGUMBO     *)  ^  ai 

TiZISA  MGUMBO  [-^   X 

BatA  MGUMBO     )  o  * 

„       (of  a  woman).  Enda. 

Enda  gu  mrumi.  **" 

Marsh,  n.,  see  "Bog." 

Master,  n.                   In-kosi. 

She  (mu-ba). 

U-baba. 

Dade  {mu-ba). 

M-RiDZi  {mu-ba). 

Mat,  n.                         I-cansi  {li-ma). 

I-BONDE  {ri-ma). 

Isi-tebe  (eating  mat) 

.  RU-GUGWE.      I-NOBO. 

Ru-PASA.  Ru-sazara. 

„    to  make,  v,         Aluga  icansi. 

Ruga  ibondb. 

Matter  (affair),  n.        In-daba.  Um-Iandu.  I-maka.    I-moswa. 

also  see  "  Pus." 

lAe.pron.                    '^i.    Mina. 

Ndi.    Imi. 

Meal  (of  corn),  n.        Im-pupu. 

BU-PFU. 

see  "  Food." 

Mea 


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Mes 


KHOL18H. 

TRBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Mt  alies,  n. 

Umn-mbu. 

Tji-bakwb. 

„        old. 

Ama-gwadhla. 

Tji-manga  (?) 

„        flower  of. 

Um-nyane. 

M-ZARARA  (mu-mi), 

I-HUNYA. 
M-TJEGETJERA 

(niu-mi). 

„        cob  of. 

Isi-qu. 

I-GONE  (rt-ma). 
Tji-guri.  I-gurinwa. 

Mean,  adj. 

Ncitjana,  v. 

Nyima,  v. 

V. 

Ti,c.i/.Utmi=What  Ti.    Di.    Ni. 

do  you  mean  ?  = 

U  NO  DII  (  =  DINl). 

Measles,  n. 

Isi-muftumufiwana.  N-dinindi. 

Mu-KA  imu-mi). 

Measure,  v.  tr. 

Linanisa. 

Edzanisa. 

„        n. 

Isi-linaniso. 

Tji-ridzaniso. 

Meat,n. 

I-nyama. 

I-Nyama. 

„      "dead." 

I-ncuba. 

I-Nyama. 

Mediate,  see  "  Conciliate." 

Medicine,  n. 

Umu-ti. 

MU-TI.     Mu-RIMO. 

M-SHONGA  {mu-mi). 

„        to  give,  r. 

Elapa. 

Rapa. 

Meditate, 

Nagana. 

Pfunoa. 

see  '*  Consider." 

Meek,  M^j. 

Tamba,  v. 

Nyara,  i\ 

Cum  a,  V. 

Nyoroba,  v. 

Butagataga,  atlj. 

Nyoronyoro,  adj. 

Meet,  V.  tr. 

Hlanana. 

Shangana. 

„     go  to. 

Hla&abeza. 

Shaxganidzana. 
Tjingurira. 

Melon,  n. 

I-kabe  (11  ma). 

MnW  IWA. 

Melt,  V.  int. 

Ncibiliga. 

NUNA. 

„    V.  tr. 

Ncibiligisa. 

NUNISA. 

Mend,  v.  tr. 

Lu&isa. 

Gadzira.  Natsfdza. 
ruramidza. 

Merciful,  adj. 

Lomusa. 

Nemkowa. 

see  "  Kind." 

M»?rciless,  adj. 

Lolunya. 

Negodo. 

Mercy,  w.. 

Umu-sa. 

M-KOWA. 

see  "  Kindness." 

Merry,  to  be,  r. 

Jabula. 

BiMBA.  "  MOYO  WAKl 

Etaba.   Taba. 

MTJKVA." 

Message,  fi. 

Ili-zwi. 

I-DAMA  (rf-tWrt). 

U-daba  (lu-zi). 

MA-snoKO. 

Mes 


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Mis 


ENGLISH.  TEBfiH 

Messenger,  n.  Isi-tunywa. 

Isi-kitjimi. 
Mew,  V.  Kala. 

Mid-day,  n.  Imi-ni. 

Middle,  adj.  Pagati,  prep. 

Mild,  adj.^  see  "  Meek." 


Mildew,  n. 
Milk,  n. 

„    sour-. 

„     butter-. 

„     (biestings). 


Imi-tombo. 

Lu-cag[0. 

Ama-si. 

Um-pobe. 

Um-tubi. 


,,    V.  Sefia. 

„    into  the  mouth.  Tleza. 
„    give  (of  cows).    Ehlisa. 
Milking- vessel,  n.       I-tuna  {li-ma). 


Milky-way,  the,  n. 
Mill  (grinding),  n. 
„    small        hand- 
stone  of. 
Millipede,  n. 


Um-tala. 
Ili-tje  logusila. 
Um-poboto. 

I-tjonololo. 


BHUNA. 
MU-TUMNWE. 

RlRA.      TjEMA. 

Masigati. 
Mkati,  pi^ep. 

M-ROBB. 

M-kaka  (mu-mi). 
Mkaka  mgobvu. 

M-RIRI. 

Ma-honya. 

I-DOMNWE. 

Kama. 
Mnra. 

BURUTSA.     SiSISA. 

I-HWEDZA  {ri-ma). 

N-DIRO. 

GW-IYO. 
Hw-IYO. 


Mimic,  V.  Linisa. 

Mimosa,  varieties  of,  Uin-pafa  {mu-mi). 
n.  Um-kaya  (mu-mi). 

Um-kamanzi    {mu 

mi). 

Umu-nga  (mu-mi).     Mu-unga  (mu-mi). 
Isi-nga. 
Mine,  n.  Um-lindi. 


I-ZHONGORORO 

(ri-ma). 
Edzeseua. 
M-TjETjENE  (mtt-mi). 
M-FUMiRA  (mu-mi). 
M-KAMBA  (mu-mi). 


Mine,  pron. 

Mingle,  v. 
Mirage,  n. 


...ami. 

Hlafianisa. 

Ama-jakalatji. 


Mischievous,  adj.       Gaiia, 


Mislead,  v.  act. 

see  also  "  Deceive. 
Misrepresent,  v.  tr. 


Pambugisa. 

Tuhisa. 

Ceba.    Hlanegela. 


Mnw-ina  (mu-mi). 
I-GOMBA  (ri-ma). 

...ANGU. 

Shanganisa. 

I-DZANGARADZIMU 

(ri-ma). 

BiRIMA,  V.      PaTA,  v. 

Shinwa,  v. 
Tap  AT  A,  V. 
Pambura. 
tsaugisa. 
Tjeta.  Piniga. 
Shandigira. 


Mis 


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M08 


I 


KNOLI8H. 

TEBEI.R. 

8UUNA. 

Miss  aim,  v.  int. 

Knta. 

POYA. 

„     fire. 

Kuta. 

Pfusa.    Poya. 

„     the  way. 

Tuba. 

POYA.    TSABUGA. 

Lahlega. 

Rashiga. 

Missionary,  7^. 

Um-fundisi  (mu-ba).  I-dzidzisi  (rt-ma). 

Mist,  n. 

U-fasimbe  {lu-zi). 

I-BUTE  (rt-ma). 

„     of  morning. 

In-kunu. 

I-BirTB. 

Mistake,  v. 

Pambe^a. 

Kangana. 

Mistress,  n. 

U-missisi. 
In-ko8ikazi. 

Mix,  V.  act. 

Hlananisa. 

SlIAJ^GANIDZA. 

Pitigeza.    Vuba. 

Vang  A. 

Moan,  V. 

Bubula. 

GOMERA. 

Mock,  V. 

Hlega.    Linisa. 

Sega. 

Model,  V.  act. 

Bumba. 

Bada. 

Modest,  Off  J. 

Cuma,  r. 

Nyoro. 

Moist,  adj. 

Mauzi. 

Nyoro. 

Mole,  n. 

Im-vuguzana. 
Um-vuguzi. 

I-NUTA. 

Molest,  V. 

Duba. 

DZIDZA. 

gee  also  "  Annoy.' 

Money,  «. 

I-mali. 

N-DARAMA. 

I-TjERE(iK  (ri-ma) 
I-HABU  (ri-ma). 

Monkey,  n. 

In-kau. 

I-8HOKO. 

cf.  "  Baboon." 

Monkey-nuts,  see  "Nuts." 

Month,  n. 

I-nyafia. 

MSw-EDZi  (mu-mi). 

Moon,  n. 

I-nyana. 

MSW-EDZI. 

„      change  of,  r. 

Twasa. 

Gara. 

„           „       before  Kula. 

KURA. 

full. 

„      change,  after 

Hlepuga. 

Edzegwa. 

full. 

Selwa. 

MSrauga. 

„      to  be  full. 

Dili&ana. 

BlTRUNOANA. 

Gadzioana. 
Tjena  kuru. 

Morass  «fe"  Bog." 

Llloming,  n. 

On-sasa. 

Ma  NG  WAN  A. 

i       „        very  early 

.  U-vivi  (/J/-2I). 

MAMiWANAXA. 

Bf  ort«r,  n. 

U-daga  (lu-zi). 

I-DOPE  (ri-ma). 

H»quito,  n. 

Imi-yane. 

MW-IYB. 

r 

Ubu-yane. 

BlI-NYrNYU. 

Mot 


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Mj 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

8HUNA. 

Moth,  n. 

I-nondo. 

T.TI-WUNDUDZI. 

Mother,  my,  n. 

U-mama  (;>/.   oma- 
ma). 

Mai  wangu. 

thy. 

U-iiyoko(7>^.oiiyoko).MAi  wako. 

„        his,  her. 

U-nina  {pi.  onina). 

Mai  wake. 

Mould,  see  "  Earth," 

'•Mildew.^' 

„         V. 

Bumba. 

Bada. 

Moult,  V. 

Mound,  see  "  Heap," 

Hluba. 

GUBURA. 

"Hill." 

Mountain,  n. 

In-taba. 

I-GOMO. 

Mourn,  v. 

Kala.   Lila. 

Tjema.  Kira. 

Mouse,  n. 

U-ntswebe  {j)l.  onts- 
webe). 

■   M-BEBA. 

Mouth,  n. 

Um-lomo. 

M-ROMO  {mu-mi). 

,,      to  open,  V. 

Kamisa  umlomo. 

Shama  mromo. 

Move,  V.  tr. 

Susa. 

BVISA. 

„      house. 

Tuta. 

Tama. 

„      farther. 

Gwedhla. 

BVA. 

„      on. 

Xega. 

Sedera  eko. 

Mow,  V. 

Siga. 

Tjega.  Kuma. 

Much,  adj. 

...nefii. 

...ZHINZHI. 

„      adv. 

Kakulu. 

GWAZO. 

11 

Verbin"isa." 

Verb  in  "  iSA." 

Mucus     (from    nos- 

Ama-kovula. 

I-BBMBO. 

trils),  n. 

Ma-dzibha. 

see  "  Expectoration." 

Mud,  n. 

Um-daga  {mu-mi). 

I-DOPE. 

Mule,  n. 

Im-bonolo. 

M-BIZI. 

Murder,  v.,  see  "  Kill." 

Muscle,  n. 

I-nyama. 

I-NYAMA. 

Mushroom  (edible),  n.  I-kbwa  {li-ma). 

Bhowa  (Bu-uwa). 

HwowA  (Hu-uwa). 

Music,    instruments  U-siba  {lu-zi). 

EU-NENGA. 

of,  n. 

Um-hlafia. 

RU-TSANGA. 

I-cacu  {li-ma). 

N-DIMHA. 

Im-bila. 

Ma-rimba. 

Must  not,  V. 

Musa. 

NASA.    Reg  A. 

Mustache,  n. 

In-devu. 

N-DEBVU. 

Muzzle  (of  a  gun),  n 

I.  Um-lomo. 

M-ROMO  {mu-mi). 

Li-kala. 

I-shamira  {ri-ma). 

My,  pron. 

...ami. 

...ANGU. 

„    place. 

Giti. 

GWEDU. 

„    people. 

Bagiti. 

Bagwedu. 

"Ba   KANYE  GWEDU." 

Nai 


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Nee 


N 


IHOLI8H. 

Nail  (or  peg),  u. 

„     (of  linger). 

„     V.  tr. 
Naked,  afij. 


Isi-konkwane. 

U-zipo  {lu-zi). 

Betela. 

Ze,  particle  affixed  to 
verb,  as  u  ham- 
baze  =  he  goes 
naked  =  he  is 
naked. 

NquniL 


see  also  "Strip  Naked." 
Name,  n.  I-bizo  (li-ma). 

„      r.  tr.  (  =  give  Biza. 
a  name  to).    Ta. 
Nape  of  neck,  n.  Isi-nyonkolo. 


Narrate,  v. 
Narrow,  adj. 

Nation,  n. 

Nauseate,  v. 


Isi-jifio. 
Landisa.    Tjela. 
Ncinyane. 
Minyana,  v. 
Isi-zwe. 
U-hlobo  {h(-zn. 
Eauza.    Nenga. 


Nave  (of  a  wheel),  n.  Isi-dindi. 
Navel,  n.  In-kaba. 


Near,  adj. 
Nearly,  (xdv. 


Neat,  nclj. 
Neck.  n. 


Eduze.    Ednzana. 

Posa,    as    an     aux- 
iliary verb,  e.a. 
'Sa.  posa  lia  ia=I 
nearly  died. 

Hie. 

In-tamo. 


SHUNA. 
I-HOKO. 
RU-NZARA. 
ROBERA. 
N(JU,       HONGO,        NGO. 

Prefixes     to     prin- 
ciple   verb,   e.g.   U 

NO    NGl'FAMBA  =  hs 

is  naked. 

NOANU. 

Mbudhlu,   adv.,   fol- 
lowing verb  ENDA, 

e.g.     U      NO        ENDA 
MBUDHLU. 

Shugusha. 
I-ziTA  (ri-ma). 

TUMIRA. 

I-GOTSE  (ri-ma), 

BUDZA  MA8HOKO. 
DUKWANE. 

Manikana,  V. 

I-NYIGA. 
RU-DZI. 

MiRA,  e.g.  Shadza  ra 

KA    IPA,  MOYO  WAN- 
GU     U     NO      MIRA  = 

the  porridge  is  bad, 
I  am  nauseated. 

TjI-NGOMA. 
I-OUVU. 

Pbdyu.    Pafupi. 
Panupanu. 
Kanga,   as   an    aux- 
iliary verb. 
Nda  kanoa  nda  fa. 

Naka,  v. 
M-TsiPA  {mu-mi). 


Nee 


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Nip 


ENGLISH. 

Need,  v.  tr. 

„    to  be  in. 
Needle,  n. 

Neglect,  V.  tr. 
Neigh,  V. 
Neighbour,  n. 
"  Nek  "  (a  pass 

amongst  hills),  n. 
Nervous,  adj. 

see  ''  Agitated." 
Nest,  n. 


„    hen's. 
Net,  n. 

Nettle,  n. 
Never,  adj. 


New,  adv. 
News,  n. 


Swela. 
Sweleg:a. 
U-suiiulu  {lu-zi). 

Tjiya. 
Kala. 

Akelana,  v. 
U-kalo  {lu-zi). 
Um-pata. 
Didega,  v. 
Papatega,  v. 
I-lalo  ili-ma). 
In-dhlu  yenyoni. 


Isi-kundhla. 
Ama-mbuli. 

TJm-ffwadi. 

Zana,  baiia,  as  aux- 
iliary verbs,  see 
"Notes." 

A  fii  zafia  fii  m  bone 
=  I  never  saw  him. 

Tja. 

In-daba. 

I-pufio  (U-ma). 


8HUNA. 

Shaya. 
Shayioa. 

RU-NZHI. 
I-SONO. 

Siya. 
Tjema. 
Bakirana,  r. 
M-pata  {7)iu-7nt). 

VUNDUGA,  V. 

Fa  neshungu. 
Tji-ro. 

i-mba  yeshiri. 
I-DENDERB  {H-ma). 
Bu-TASA   (very  large 
colony  nest). 

I-NYUMBENYIBA 

(hanging  nest). 

bu-swaswi. 
Ma-buri. 
Ma-do. 

Go.  Nu.  As  auxiliary 
verbs,  see  "  Notes." 


Next,  adv.,  see  "  Near." 


Nice,  adj. 


Mnandi. 
Gahle. 


Nicely,  adv. 

Niche,  see  "Corner." 

Night,  n.  Ubu-suku. 

Nine,  adj.  Ficamnomunye. 

Gu  swela  munye 
nje.  Little  finger 
of  the  right  hand 
only  down. 

Nipple  (of  gun),  see  under  "  Gun." 


A  NDA    NU 

BONA. 
TSA. 
I-NAWU. 

Ma-shoko. 
Ma-tama. 


Naka,  v. 
BuYANA,  adj. 

ZwA  KA  NAKA. 

BU-SIKTT. 
FUMBAMNWE. 
Gu    NO    SWIWA 
NWE   TJETE. 


NDA   KA   M 


MUM- 


Nip 


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Num 


I 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELK. 

SHUMA. 

Nipple,  (teat),  n. 

Um-bele. 

M-NYATU  {77lU-mt). 

No.  inf. 

Atjibo). 

GWETB. 

Nobody,  n. 

A    gn    lamuntu  = 

there  is  nohody. 

A  PA  NOMUNU. 

Nowhere. 

A     gu     landawo  = 

there  is  no  place. 

A  PA  NA  PAPARI. 

Noise,  ». 

Um-sindo. 

I-MEREMERB. 
Rr-ZHA. 

I-ZHOBA  (ri-via). 

„      to  make  a,  i 

-.    Ba&a  umsindo. 

Ita  meremere. 

TlPA  TJIYA. 
TlTlRA  TJIYA. 

Ita  rv-zha. 

Noisy,  adj. 

Lomsindo. 

Netjiya. 

NORUZHA. 

Nemeremere. 
Nezhoba. 

Noon,  71. 

Imi-ni. 

Masigati. 

Noose,  see  "  Loop.' 

•J 

North  (?  north  win 

id).I-nyagata. 

Pamdumbu  pezuba. 

Nose,  71. 

Im-pumulo. 
,  n.  Um-kala. 

Mi-no. 

,,    cord  in  cow's 

GW-AHURI. 

Nostril,  n. 

I-kala  (Ii-7)w). 

MU-NO. 

Tji-miro. 

Notch,  7'. 

Sip:a. 
n.  Isi-keu. 

TjEf;A.    Nyora. 

„       (in  a  knife). 

I-bendi  {rt-7na). 

„       (in     ears 
cattle). 
Nothing,  to  have. 

of  Upan  {lu-zi). 

Ben  DA,  V. 

A     ni     laluto  =  I  A  ndi  nktjiro. 

have  nothing. 

„        that  is. 

A  si  Into. 

A  ZWI  NENU. 
A  ZWI  NBI. 

there  is. 

A  gn  laluto. 

A  GU  netjiro. 

Notice,  V. 

Bona. 

Bona. 

Nanza.    Nanzelela. 

,    ZiBlSISA. 

Not  so ! 

A  manga! 

Inema ! 

Nouri.sh,  v. 

Ondhla. 

Rera. 

Now,  adv. 

Katesi. 

GUBBNII.    GWAZO. 
ZWINO. 

Numb,  adj. 

Fa,  r. 

Fa,  V. 

Ka  gu  zwa=it  is  numb. 

Number,  n. 

Ubu-nefii. 

Numerous  adj. 

...nefti.    Gunefii. 

Zhinzhi. 

Nur 


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Old 


KNGLI8H.  TEBK 

Nurse  a  child,  v.  tr.  Munyisa. 

(  =  give  suck). 
Nurse  the  sick,  v.        Londoloza. 
Onga. 


Nuts,  ground,  n. 
(monkey-nuts). 


Ama-zambane. 


8UUMA. 

Mnwisa. 
Nanganidza. 

KONGA.      KiNDA. 

Tjbngeta. 

N-ZUNGU. 


Oath,  to  swear  an,  v.  Funa. 
Obey,  V.  Lalela. 

Vumela. 


Object,  V. 


Piga. 


Ala. 

Landula. 

Hlanya. 

U-hlanya  (lu-zi). 

Zuza. 

In-tuba. 


Obstinate,  adj. 

„        person. 
Obtain,  v. 
Occasion,  n. 

see  also  "Opportunity." 
Occur,  V.  Vela.    Figa. 

Ocean,  n.  Ulw-andhle. 

Odour,  bad,  n.  U-hlofu  (lu-zi). 

Gu  nuga  ogubi. 


Odorous,  to  be,  v. 

Nu^a. 

Offal,  n. 

Imi-bilini. 

Iz-oso. 

Ezapagati    (=e-za- 

pagati). 

Offence,  n. 

Um-landn  (mu-mi). 

Offend,  V.  tr. 

Ona.    Onisa. 

see  also  "Annoy." 

Offer,  V. 

Niga. 

see  also  "Sacrifice 

,, 

Officer,  n. 

In-duna. 

Um-lisa  {mu-ha). 

Often,  adv. 

Kanefii. 

Insuku  zonke. 

Oil,  n. 

Ama-cobo. 

Old,  adj. 

Dala. 

Piga. 

HWIRIRA. 
BVUMIRA. 

Terera. 

Eamba. 

Pagana. 

Penga. 

I-BENZi  {ri-ma). 

Wana. 

I-suwo  {ri-ma). 

BvA.    Swiga. 


Gu    NO    NUHWA    GWA 

KA  IPA. 
NUHWA. 


ZOMKATI. 

I-MOSWA. 
ISA.     Tadza. 
Tjinya. 
Pa. 

She  {mu-ha), 
M-KURU  {mu-ha). 
Kazhinzhi. 

MiSI  YOSE. 

Ma-futa. 

KuRU.    Harabha. 


Old 


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M 


I 


EXOLISH. 

TEBELK 

8HUMA. 

Old,  to  be,  V. 

Guga. 

Shakara. 
Tjembera. 

Olive  tree,  n. 

Um-nanma. 
Lemihlolo. 

Ominous,  culj. 

Nahashura. 

Omit,  V.  tr. 

Eq^a. 

Tjuruga. 

Tjiya 
Yegela. 

SlYA. 

Regedza. 

On  (above),  pr^. 

Pezn  gn... 

Pamsoro  pa... 

,,    purpose,  see  *'  Purposely." 

Once  (at  once),  adc. 

Eanye. 

KamKwe. 
KamUwe  pera. 
Kamnwe  tjete. 

One,  n.,  see  "  Unit" 

adj. 

Nye. 

Mnwe. 

„     by  one. 

Nabanye  nabanye. 

Bamnwe  nabamSwe. 

Only,  adj. 

...edwa  )  with   pro- 

...OGA,    with    proper 

...odwa  (  per  prefix. 

prefix. 

„     adv. 

Kodwa.    Nje. 
Minciga.     Yuza. 

KOGA 

Ooze,  r. 

BVINZA. 

Open  (a  door),  t\  tr. 

Vula. 

Zharura. 

„     (a  book). 

Pendhla. 

Penyengura. 

Vula. 

Zharura. 

„     (a  parcel). 

Sumbulula. 

Zharura. 

„     (an  abscess). 

Hlahla. 

Tema. 

„     (the  mouth). 

Kamisa. 

Shama. 

Opening,  n. 

Isi-kala. 

Tji-buri. 

In-tuba. 

I-SUBO  (ri^na). 

Openly,  adv. 

Obaleni. 

Patjena. 

Opportunity,  n. 

Isi-kala. 

Tji-buri. 

In-tuba. 

I-SUBO. 

Opposite,  adj. 

Eanelana,  v. 

Tarirana,  v. 

Or,  conj. 

Inabi. 

Kana.    Na. 

Orange  (colour),  a^ 

'.  Ganu. 

Bvumburupfum- 

BURU. 

Order  (command),  n 

i.  Ili-zwi. 

I-HWi  [ri-ma). 
Ma-shoko. 

„      V.  tr. 

Laya.    Layela. 

Baya.    Rayiba. 

„      to  put  in. 

Lunisa. 

ruramidza, 
Gadzira. 

Oribi,  n. 

I-sinza. 

I-8INZA. 

Orifice,  see  "Opening." 

Originate,  v.  iiU. 

Puma. 

BUDA. 

„          V.  tr. 

dala.    Lumba. 

Tanqa. 

Ori 


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Ox 


ENGLISH. 

Orion   (the    constel- 
lation), n. 

Ornament,  n. 


TRBKLG.  SHI 

Izi-iija= the  stars  in  Im-bha. 

Orion's  helt. 
In-gulube  (the  stars  N-gurubb. 

in  Orion's  sword). 
I-ceci  ili-ma). 


„    for  the  head.  In-dhlugnla. 

„      „         „      of  Isi-biidu(ofredcla}^). 
married  women. 

„    V.  tr.  Ceca.    Vunula. 

Orphan,  n.  In-tandana. 

Ostrich,  n.  In-tje. 

Other,  pron.  Nye. 

Otter,  n.  In-tini. 


Our,  pron. 
Outside,  adv. 
Outspan,  V. 

Over,  prep. 
Overcome,  v.  tr. 


...etu. 
S'apandhle. 
Kumula. 
Tugulula. 
Pezu  gu... 
Ahlula.    Nqoba. 


Overflow,  v.  int.         Pupuma. 
Overhang,  v.  int.        Engama. 
Overlook,  see  "Forgive,"  "  Neglect." 
Overpower,  v.,  see  "  Overcome." 


Oversee,  v.  tr. 

Overtake,  v. 
Over  there,  ad 
Overthrow,  v. 


Bona.    Bonisa. 

Londoloza. 

Fica. 

Lapaya(na). 

Cita. 


Owe,  V.  (Ni)   lomlandu   gu- 

(ye). 

Owl,  n.  Isi-kova. 

Own,  see  "Acknowledge,"  "Possess." 
Owner,  n.  Um-nini  {plur.  om- 

nini). 
Ox,  71.  In-kabi. 


„  (for  draught). 
„  (pack  ox). 


Im-belesi. 
I-bopa. 


I-SHONGO  {ri-ma). 

N-GWERENGWERE. 
I-NYUMBU. 


ShONGA.      SlMIRA. 

I-NERERA. 

I-MOU. 

Mnwe. 

m-bhakwizi. 

n-dzwidzi. 

...EDU. 
GUNZHE. 

Shomora. 
sunungura. 
Pamsoro  pa... 
KoNA.  Kunda. 

KURIRA. 

Tefura.    Zera. 
Ita  bago. 


Bona.     Bonesa. 

Tjengeta. 

Wan  A. 

GuYA.  Papo.    Paya. 

Paradza. 

Sayira. 

Tebura. 

(Ndi)    nemoswa    gu 

(neye). 
Tji-gtinda.    I-sizi. 

MW-ENE. 

M-RiDZi  (mu-ba). 

N-DUME. 
N-ZOMBE. 
N-ZOMBE. 
N-ZOMBE. 


Pac 


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Par 


KMGLISU. 

TEBELE. 

8HUNA. 

Pacify,  V.  tr., 

Lamula. 

Nyaradza. 

see  also  "  Conciliate." 

Pack  up,  V.  tr. 

Buta. 

Bi:nkaxidza. 

Faga. 

ISA.     RONGEDZA. 

Packet,  n. 

Um-funza  {inu-ini). 

M-SHUNjE  {viu-ini). 

Pail,  n. 

I-gapa  [li-ma). 
Ubu-hlufiu. 

I-DENDE  REDARE. 

Pain,  H. 

GU-DZIMBA. 

BU-GWADZI. 

,,    (stabbing  pain  Isi-hlabo. 

Tji-nu.    Tji-bayo. 

in  the  side). 

„      V, 

Balala. 

BURAYA. 

,,    (gnawing). 

Lama. 

RuMA.    Banda. 

„     (aching,  severe 

).  Kwelwa,  v.  pass. 

GWADZA.      DZIMBA. 
PiSHANA. 

.,     (burning). 

daqamba. 

Vaira. 

„     (throbbing). 

Futa. 

Sagaza  (of  the  head) 

Painful,  adj. 

LobuhlofLu. 

Nedzimbu. 

Paint,  V, 

Pendula. 

SHANDIJRA. 
DZUDZURA. 

L"   "• 

Um-pendulo. 

M-SHANDURO. 

Pale,  culj. 

Mpofu. 
Mhlope. 

TSUKU. 

Tjena. 

Fipala,  r. 
I-lala  (li-jna). 

Palm  tree,  n. 

M-LALA  {7nU'7ni). 

PaLsy,  n. 

I-dumbi. 

I-TEMA. 

Netbma,  (adj.). 
Tetema  (v.). 

Pancreas,  iu 

Ulu-bende. 

Ru-BEN(;o. 

GW-ATATA. 

Pangolin,  n. 

In-kaka. 

I-AMBAr.l'BVr. 

Pant,  r. 

Hehezela. 

Femedza. 

Pefumula      ftama- 

Fkma  namasimb  v. 

ndhla. 

Tjiya. 

Paper,  n. 

U-gwalo  (fu-zi). 

Parcel,  n. 

Um-funza. 

M-8HUNJB. 

pKrch  (of  the  sun),  i 

•.  Tjisa. 

PI8A. 

„      (cook). 

Osa. 

Otja. 

Pardon,  v. 

Yegela. 

RsnEDZA. 

Par 


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Pee 


ENGLISH. 

"  Pardon  !  I  beg." 
Pare,  v.  tr. 

see  also  "  Peel." 
Parrot,  n. 
Part,  r.  tr. 

„     V.  int. 

see  also  "  Separate. 

„    n. 

see  also  "  Piece." 
Partridge,  n. 
Pass  by,  v. 

„     through,  V.  tr. 

,,    in  the  hills,  n. 

Passion,  n. 

Pasture,  n. 

„        green,  n. 

Pat  (caressing),  v. 
Patch    (in     a     gar- 
ment), n. 
„     of  garden 
ground. 
Path,  n. 
Patient,  adj. 
Paunch,  n. 
Pauw,  n. 
Paw,  n. 

Pay,  V.  tr. 
„    a  debt. 


TEBELE. 

"Pepa!" 
Hluba. 

I(si)-hweiika. 

Ahluganisa. 

Ahlugana. 

Isi-Mepu. 

In-kwali. 
Dhlula. 
Dabula. 
Isi-kala. 
U-kalu  (lu-zi). 
U-laka  (lu-zi). 

I-dhlelo  {li-ma). 
U-hlaza  [lu-zi). 
Ama-hlnfiu. 
Bambata. 
Isi-cibi. 

Isi-vande. 

In-dhlela. 
Begezela,  v. 
Ulu-su. 

I-tjeme  {li-ma). 
Lu-nyawo. 

Tusa.    Pa. 
Kokela  umkonto. 


„    a  fine.  Hlaula. 

,,    attention,  v.  int.  Sabela. 
Pea,  n. 

Peace,  n. 

„      to  make,  v. 

„      to  be  at. 
Peak  (of  a  hill),  n. 


Peel,  V.  tr. 


Ugu-tula. 

Lamula. 

Tula. 

In-qoiie. 

Isi-hlogo. 

Hluba.    dotula. 

Ebula. 


SHUNA. 

Menya. 

I-H\VENKA. 

Paradzanisa. 
Paradzana. 

TjI-BANDE. 

I-RENGE. 

PiNDA. 

DiMURA. 

TjI-BURI. 

M-PATA. 

I-HA8HA. 

bu-tjenye. 
Ma-furo. 

RU-SKWISKWI. 

PURUDZIRA. 
TjI-REMU. 

Tji-ngure. 
Tji-munda. 
Tji-pindu. 

N-ZHIRA. 
TJINGIDZIRA,  V. 
I-GIIRU. 

N-GOMNWANYONI. 
RU-SHOKA. 

I-GUMBO  {ri-ma). 

Pa. 

bvisira  m-randu 

RlPA  M-RANDU. 
RlPA  MOSWA. 

Dabira. 

N-DOTSE. 

Gu-nyarara. 
Nyaradza. 
Nyarara. 
M-soRO  {inu-mi). 

Menya. 


Pee 


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Pet 


KNOLI8H. 

Peel  potatoes. 

„  pumpkins  by  a 
peculiar  chop- 
ping motion. 

PeelingB,  /i. 

Peep.  r. 

Pej,',  ". 

Pelt  with  stones,  v. 

Penalty,  n. 

Penetrate,  v.  tr. 

People,  n. 

„      (white). 


Percussion  cap, 


n. 


Pal  a  a  mag  will. 
Xoza  itana. 


Ama-kasi. 

Im-befio. 

Lnnuza. 

Isi-konkwane. 

Eanda  namatje. 

In-hlaulo. 

Poboza. 

Aba-ntu. 

Ama-kiwa. 

Abelungu. 

In-kohlo. 


Perform,  v.  Enza. 

Perfume,  v.  tr,  Nugisa  mnandi. 

„        n.  Ama-ka. 

Perhaps,  adv.  Kumbe.    Inabi. 

Peril,  Ji.,8ee  "Danger." 
P-rish,  V.  Fa. 

PtTiiiit,  r.  tr.  Vumela. 

r»  rpotual,  adj.  ^apeliyo. 

I't  rx'cute,  V.  tr.  Hlupa. 

see  al.so  "  Annoy." 
Persevere,  v.  Pigelela. 


Persist  in  denial, 

Person,  n. 

INrspiration,  w. 
I Vr spire,  v.  int. 


i.'.  r.  tr 


Badazela. 

Enza  amabada. 

Umu-ntn. 

Um-hali. 

Isi-tugutugu. 

Ginqa. 

Jalnga. 

Tugnta. 

Vumisisa. 


P»  rri.  rat  of  married  Isi  dwaba. 
woman),  n.  I-pahu  {li-ma). 


SHUMA. 

Sesa  danga. 


Ma-rara. 
Ma-«anda. 
Shozhera. 
I-noKO  {ri-ma). 

Tji-ripo. 
Burura. 
Ba-nu. 
Ba-rumbi. 

I-«ADZU. 
N-KOHYO. 

Ita. 


Na.    Kana. 
Fa. 

BVUMIRA. 

SiNOAPBRI. 

DZIDZA. 

Babarira. 
Ramba  as  an  auxili- 
ary verb,  e.ff.  Waka 

RAMBA  TJI  BI:YA  = 

he    persevered   in 
coming. 
Manadzira. 

Mu-NU. 

I-DioiTA  (ri-ma). 

ZlYA. 

NlTRUOA. 

TlMJITIRA. 

BVUMIDZA. 

I-NBRB. 

I-NAKU. 


Phe 


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Pin 


ENGLISH.  TEBELK. 

Pheasant,  /i.,  aee  "Frankolin." 
"Piano"        (native  Im-bila. 

musical       instru- 
ment), n. 
Pick,  n.  I-kuba  (li-ma). 

„    up,  V.  tr.  Dopa. 

„     (grain,  as  fowls).  Cotja. 

„    (select).  Keta. 

„    fruit.  Ka  imbita. 

„    the  teeth.  Vuliula  amazinyo. 

„    garden  ground.  Lima  insimu. 
data  insimu. 
Picture,  n.  Isi-fanegiso. 

Um-fanegiso. 
Piece  (of  meat),  n.      I-qata  {li-ma). 


(of      broken  Lu-cezu. 

stick), 
(of  pottery).    U-defiezi  {lu-zi). 

(of      broken  In-gepezi. 

gourd), 
(chip of  wood). I-xozelo  {li-ma). 
(broken      off  Isi-qepu. 

anything).  Isi-hlepu. 


Pierce,  v.  tr. 
„      the  ear. 


Hlaba.    Gwaza. 
Tletla  indhlebe. 


„      (as  a  needle).  Sufiula. 
Pig,  n.  In-gulube. 

Pigeon,  n.  In-Jtwilimba. 

„      larga  variety.  I-fugudu  {li-ma). 


Pile  up,  V. 
Pillow,  n. 

Pimple,  n. 

Pin,  n. 

„     together,  v. 


Enza  inqumbi. 

Isi-camelo. 

Um-qamelo  {m,u-m,i). 

In-sumba. 

I-tjumba. 

U-sufiulo  {lu-zi). 

Pica. 


SHUNA. 

Ma-rimba. 


I-BADZA  {rt-ma). 

NUNGA. 

Tjobora. 
Sharura. 
Tana  mtjero. 
tswaira  meno. 

RiMA  MUNDA. 

Tji-faniso. 

I-NiNDi  {ri-rna), 

(large  piece). 
I-NANGO  {ri-ma), 

(small  piece). 

TjI-KWANZU. 

RuBANZu  (splinter). 

I-GANGU. 
I-DEME. 

I-BEZERo  {ri-ma). 
I-BENDE  {ri-ma). 

Tjl-NWAWU. 
TjI-PEMU. 

Baya. 

Tjega  nzebe. 
BvowoRA  nzebe. 

N-ZHIRI. 
N-JIBA. 

I-viGiTiwA  {ri-ma). 
I-GULULU  {ri-ma). 
Ita  mu-gwi. 
M-^SAOO  {niu-mi). 
M-TSAMiRo  {mu-mi). 

I-MOPO. 

M-OTA  {mu-mi). 

RU-NZHI. 


Pin 


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Pla 


ENULIt»H. 

Pinch,  V.  tr. 

Pipe  (ifor  water),  n. 

„     flexible. 

„    tobacco. 

.,     musical. 
Pit,  w.,  see  "  Hole." 
„     (from  small  pox). 

,,     (f^ame  trap). 
„    (of  stomach). 


TKBELK. 

Nceba. 

Um-pobo  {mu-ml). 

Um-ninzo. 

In-giti. 

Um-hlana  (nut-mi). 
Um-godi  (inu-jni). 
Ama-nxeba  esikwa- 

lipane. 
I-hopo. 
U-caDaliu  (lu-zi). 


Pitch,  i; ,  see  "  Throw." 
„      a  tent  Misa  itente. 


Pith,  n. 

Pitiful  aJj. 
Pitiless,  adj. 

see  "  Cruel." 
Pity,  V.  tr. 

„     w. 

see  "Kindness. 
Place,  n. 

,,       V.  tr. 

„      close  together. 

„      across. 
Placenta  (of  beasts),  n. 
Plain  (flat  country),  n. 

„     (distinct),  adj. 
Plainly,  adv. 
Plait,  r.  tr. 
Plank,  n. 
Plant,  V.  tr. 

Plaster,  v.  tr. 
Plate,  n. 

ay,  V. 

„     (a   musical  in- 
.strument). 

„     tricks. 

tec  "  Mischievous." 


Um-kantju  (mu-ini). 

Lesihau. 
Lolunya. 

Haugela. 
Isi-hau. 

In-dawo. 

Bega. 

Hlafianisa. 
Pambanisa. 
In-qwatji. 
I-cege  (ll-ma). 
Bonagala,  r. 
Obaleni. 
Aluga. 

U-kwembe  (lu-zi). 
Xumega. 
Umu-tikazana. 
Bada.    Narnega. 
Isi-ja. 
Dhlala. 

Tjaya    (the    instru- 
ment). 
Oafia. 


SHUMA. 

Shunya. 

I-HURO. 
I-HIUO. 

Tji-xaxa.     Tji-hwe- 

PA. 
RU-TSANGA. 

I-(;o.>fBA  (ri-ma). 
Ma-banga  enomba. 

I-HUZHA. 

I-HANA. 

RU-NIKWANIKWA. 

MiSA  ITENTB. 
Sendeoa  ITBNTB. 
M-ON(;o  (mu-ini). 

MOYO  WOMIITI. 

NORUDZIBO. 

GlIGUTU. 

DZIBISA. 
RU-DZIBO. 

I-DZIMBA. 
BlI-GAUO. 
BiGA. 

Shanoanisa. 
Pesanisa. 
M-8ANA  (mu-mi). 
Ma-rexje. 

Box  BO  A,  V. 

Patjena. 

Ruga. 

I-GOXI.     Bh-ati. 

SiMA, 

I-GWEXZi  (ri  via). 

BuwA.    Nama. 

N-i)iuo. 

Tamba. 

RoBA  ,  )  the     instru- 

Rii>ZA,  {      ment. 

BlRIMA. 


Fie 


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Pol 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELK. 

SHUNA. 

Pleasant,  adj. 

Hie. 

Naka,  v. 

Please  (satisfy),  v.  tr 

.  Kolisa. 

Tendisa. 

„      (gratify),  v.  tr. 

,  Tabisa. 

BiMBlSA. 

Togozisa. 

BOGESA. 

„     (of  courtesy). 

A  gu...(  =  ge  +  u) 

Tjijo... 

"  Pleiades,"  7i. 

Isi-limela. 

M-TANATU. 

Tji-tumbu. 

Plentiful,  (uJj. 

...neni. 

...ZHINZHI. 

Plenty,  to  have,  v. 

Varna. 

„       of  food,  n. 

I-nala  (Tiaya  inala) 

1.  I-GUTA. 

Plot,  V.  tr. 

Ceba. 

Bafia  umbafio. 

Tjeta. 

„    n. 

I-cebo  {li-ma). 

I-NEMA  (ri-ma). 

Um-bafio  {mu-mi). 

Ma-rutu. 

Plough,  V.  tr. 

Lima. 

RiMA. 

Pluck  a  fowl,  V.  tr. 

Cuta  insiba. 

DZURA  minenga. 

Ncotula  insiba. 

Shomora  minenga. 

Plug,  V.  tr. 

Vimba. 

Dzibira. 

„      n. 

Isi-vimbo. 

Tji-dzibiro. 

Plunder,  v.  tr. 

Pana. 

Pamba. 

Tumba. 

Tapa.    Tora. 

Plunge,  V.  tr. 

Cwilisa. 

Bugutja  (the  spear), 

Nyudza. 

„      V.  int. 

Buguda  (dive). 

Cwila. 

Nyura. 

Pocket,  n. 

Is-amba. 

N-GWANIRO. 
I-HOMBODO. 

Point,  V.  int. 

Komba. 

TONDEGA. 

„      out,  V.  tr. 

Jenisa. 

tondedza. 
Ratidza. 

„      (sharpen),  v.  tr 

".  Cija. 

Tesa. 

„      n.    (as     of    a 

Um-ciio  (mu-mi). 

N-TESWI,  M-ROMO. 

pointed  stick). 

„      of  an  assegai). 

M-ROMO  WEPFUMA. 

Poison,  n. 

U-tjefu  (bu). 

BU-ROWI. 

„      V.  tr. 

Telela  utjefu. 

Dl-RIRA  BUROWI. 

Dhlisa. 

Dyisa. 

Poke,  V.  tr. 

Hlogoza. 

GOFA. 

„     (as  an  ox),  v.  tr 

.  Hlaba. 

Baya. 

Pole,  n. 

Isi-bonda. 

I-BANGO  (ri-ma). 

Isi-godo. 

Tji-gutsa. 
Tji-TANDA  (dry). 

Pole- cat,  n. 

I-qaqa  (li-ma). 

1-DEMBU. 

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Pot 


ENOLI8H. 

TEBELE. 

8HCNA. 

Polish,  V. 

Kanyisa. 
Kazimulisa. 

Tjenidza. 

Manyadzisa. 

Cwazimulisa. 

Polite,  adj. 

Cuma,  /•. 

Nyoro,  adj. 

Hlonipa,  r. 

Nyara,  v. 

Pollute,  V.  tr. 

Onela. 

BVOXGA. 

see  ''  Foul." 

Pond,  n. 

I-cibi  {li-7na). 

I-GANGWE  (ri-ma). 
I-GAWA  (ri-rna). 

Ponder,  v.  int. 

Kagana. 

Pfunoa. 

Pool,  n.,  see  "  Pond.' 

1 

„     in  a  river  bel. 

Isi-ziba. 

I-DZiBA  (ri-ma). 

Poor  man,  n. 

Um-yana. 

M-ROMBO. 

„      condition,  see 

'Thin." 

Pop  (as   mealies    in 

Ququmba. 

the  fire),  r.  iiU. 

Porcupine,  n. 

I-nufiu. 

I-NUfiOU. 

.,           quill  of. 

U-nunu  Hu-zi). 

M-sEBE  {mu-mi). 

Ame-va,  pL 

MU-NSKWA. 

Porridge,  n. 

Isi-jeza. 

I-8HAt)ZA  {ri-ma). 

Portion,  ««;"  Part." 

Portuguese,  n. 

Um-zufiu,/?Zj/r.  Abe- 
zunu. 

Possess,  r.  tr. 

Fuya. 

Pfuwa. 

"I^i  lako"=I  have 

"  Ndi  natjo." 

it  {lit.,  1  with  it). 

Possessions,  n. 

Imi-fuyo. 

DZI-PFUWO. 

Im-pahla. 

I-NUMBB. 

In-tuntu. 

Post,  11.,  see  "  Pole." 

„     (cattle  post). 

Um-lago. 

M-SHA8HA. 

„    to    send    cattle 

Lagisa  inkomo. 

to,  V. 

I-HARI 

Pot,  n. 

Im-biza. 

M-RIMO.. 

„     water-pot 

Ira-biza. 

1-OATI. 

„     small  pot. 

U-diwo  {lu-zi). 

Tji-ronqo. 

„     for  .storing  corn 

Um-pala. 

„     from  off  the  fire, 

Opula  imbiza. 

BURA  HAUL 

to  take  a,  v.  tr. 

Susa  imbiza. 

„     lid,  n. 

Isi-sibegelo. 

Tji-funigo. 

„    -clay,  n. 

I-buiuba. 

T-RONI)A. 

M-NAMWB  (mw). 

Pot 


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Pre 


KNOLI8H. 

Potsherd,  n. 


TEBKLK. 

U-denezi  {lu-zi). 


Pot,  unburnt,  n.  Um-kafiu. 

Potato,  n.  I-gwili  {U-wa). 

„      sweet.  Um-bambayila. 

„      purple.  Um-hlaza. 

Pot-bell3',  n.  Um-kaba. 
Poultice,  v.,  see  "Foment." 

Pound,  V.  tr.  Kanda. 

„      corn.  Giga  amabele. 

Pour,  V.  tr.  Tela. 

>'      out.  Tulula. 

„      away.  Cita. 
„      off      (leaving  Cena. 
sediment). 

Poverty,  n.  Ubu-yana. 

Powder,  ??,  see  "  Gunpowder." 

Power,  n.  Ama-ndhla. 

Powerful,  adj.  Lamandhla. 

Powerfully,  adv.  Namandhla. 

Practice,  n.  Um-kubo. 

see  "  Custom." 
Practise,  v.  tr. 
Praise,  v.  tr. 


Jayela. 

Bofia.  Dumisa.  Kuza. 

Kweza.  Azisa. 


Praise,  n. 
Pray,  v. 
Preach,  v. 
Precede,  v.  tr. 
Precious,  adj. 

Precipice,  n. 


V. 


V. 


Prefer, 
Pregnant, 
Prepare  for,  v. 

Present  (here),  adj. 


U-dumo  (lu-zi). 
Tetela. 
Fundisa. 
Hamba  pambili. 
I-gugu,    n.    (=pre- 

ciousness). 
Ili-wa. 
Keta. 
Mita. 
Lunisela. 

Kona.    Eo. 
Gukona=it  is  here. 
A  gu  ko^it  is  not 
here. 


8HUNA. 
I-GANGU. 

Tji-yenga. 

I-JEGWA. 
GW-AGUGWA. 

M-BAMBAYIRA. 
I-SHEZHA. 

m-dumba  kuru. 

Pfura. 

dzura  mapfunde. 

DiRA. 
DURITRA. 

Tebura. 

MiMINA. 

BU-NANGA. 
BU-ROMBO. 

Ma-simba. 
Namasimba. 

M-GARIRO. 

Korobera. 

BoKA.    Kurumbira. 

Eeberegesa. 

Tenda.   Ombera. 

m-biribiri. 

KUMBIRA. 
DZIDZISA. 
TUNGAMIRA  PAMBIRI. 

Ma-nyemnwe,  n. 

I-were  (ri-ma). 

Shara. 

"  u-nemimba." 

Natsidzira. 

Gadzirira. 

Po. 

ZWI  RI  PO. 

A  ZWI  PO. 


Pre 


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KNOLI8H. 

TKBKLE. 

BHUNA. 

Present  (gift),  n. 

Isi-lile.  In-tuso. 

(iiWe),  V.  tr. 

Pa.    Tusa. 

Pa. 

,,      a  gun,  V.  tr. 

Kombisa  umpobo. 
Qondisa  umpobo. 

TONDEDZA    PPUTI. 

Preserve,  ?•.  tr. 

Loudoloza. 

T.iex(ieta.    Dziga. 

Press,  V.  tr. 

Bandezela. 

DZIGIDZIRA. 

spp  at. so  "Siiueeze,' 

'"Crowd." 

Pretend,  v. 

Zenzela. 

Zwitira. 

see  also  "Deseive.' 

"  Zenzisa. 

ItA  MAXU.MANU. 

Prettv,  adj. 

...hie. 

Naka,  V. 

Prevail,  v. 

Ahlula. 

KUNDA. 

see  also  "  Overcome/' 

Prevaricate,  i*. 

Hahalaza. 

Nemaguhwa,  adj. 

Prevent,  r.  tr. 

Vimbela. 

DZIBISA. 

Price,  n. 

In-teno. 

I-XENGO. 

Prick,  r. 

Hlaba. 

Baya. 

Prickle,  n. 

Ame-vanyana. 

Bi:-Ml-WA. 

Prince,  n. 

In-kosana. 

I-TjiNDA  (ri-ma). 

Princess,  n. 

In-kosazaua. 

M-BOXGA. 

Print,  V. 

Nyatelisa. 

TSAMBIDZA. 

Privately,  adj. 

Egusitegeni. 

Kabhata. 

Ensiteleni. 

Pe.sa,  r. 

Wensita. 

Ban  DA,  V. 

Probably,  adr. 

Inabi.    Kuinbi. 

Na.     Kana. 

Proce&sion,  n. 

Lu-dwendwe. 

N-DrN(;wB. 

I-hele  (li-ma). 

Rr-NDAZA. 

Proclaim,  c. 

Memeza. 

KOKA. 

Tjumayela. 

Daxidza. 

Procure,  v.  tr. 

Zuza. 

Waxa. 

Produce,  v.  tr. 

Kupa. 

DrsA.   Bisa. 

„        (of     vege- 

Va. Veza.  Tela.  Zala.  Bkukka.  Bisa.  Dira. 

table  life).  Tjaya. 

Zwaka.    Tun(ja. 

Tjera. 

n.  (vege- 

Aba-ntwana. 

Ba-mnw-ana.  Ba-xa. 

table). 

Izi-tplo. 

Im-bita. 

MU-RIW). 

Profit,  n. 

In-zuzo. 

Gr-WAXA. 

Prohibit,  v. 

Alela. 

Rambira. 

Landulela. 

DZIBISA. 

Prop,  V.  tr. 

Segela. 

Thamira. 

DZKJIRA. 

„      n. 

In-siga. 

M-HiRr. 

Propagate,  v.  tr. 

Zala. 

ZWABA. 

Pro 


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ENGLISH.  TEBELE. 

Proper,  adj.  Fanela,  v. 

Property,  n.  Im-fuyo. 

see  also  "  Possassions," '"  Eiches." 

„        ("  estate  "  of  Ama-fa. 

deceased  person). 
Propitiate,  v.  tr. 


Prosper,  v.  int 
Prostrate,  to  lie,  v. 


Protect,  V.  tr. 

„        (defend) 


Proud,  adj. 
Prove,  V.  tr. 

Provide,  17.  ^? . 

Provision,  w.,  see  "  Food. 
Provoke,  V.  tr.  Qala 


Hlaulela. 
Busa. 
Lala. 
Badalala     (on 

stomach). 
Londoloza. 
Vigela. 
Zibabaza. 
Qinisa. 
Begrela. 


Prowl  about,  v. 


Duda. 

Vusa  umoya. 
Hambahamba. 
Nyenyela. 
Putja. 


Puff  (with  the 

mouth),  V. 

Puff-adder,  n.  I-bululu. 

Pull,  V.  tr.  Tonsa. 

„    up  (by  the  Sipuna. 
roots). 

„    down.  Diliza. 

see  "Demolish,"  "Destroy." 

„    out.  Kupa. 

„      „    a  tooth.  Kumula  izinyo. 

„      „    a  thorn.  Banula  ameva. 

„      „    feathers.  Ncotula  insiba. 


Pulsate,  V.  int. 
Pulverize,  v.  tr. 
Pumpkin,  n. 

„  wild. 

,,  seed. 

„  shoot. 

Puncture,  v. 
Pungent,  adj. 


Digiza. 

Colisa.    Xobisa. 
I-tana  (li-ma). 
I-joto  {H-mn). 
In-taiia. 
In-tafia. 
Um-libo. 
Hlaba.   Poboza. 
Baba,  v.    Luma, 


SHCMA. 

Fanira,  v. 

I-NIIMBE. 

I-NAGA  {ri-ma). 

RiPIRA. 

Gara. 
Bada. 
the 

Tjengeta. 

DZIBIRA. 
ZWIKUDZA. 
SiMBISA. 
BiGIRA. 

Tanga. 

SlMUDZA  MOYO. 
KWENDAKWENDA. 

Fambafamba. 

TUTUMA. 

Tji-ba.     M-VUMBI. 
Kakata.    Kweba. 

DZURA. 

KOROMORA. 

BURIDZA. 

Shomora  zino. 

BiSA  MIWA. 
TOMBORA  MIWA. 
DUSA  MINENGA. 
DzURA  MINENGA. 

Pfura. 

gwisa.    tsetsa. 

I-NANGA  {ri-ma). 

I-SHAMBA. 
1-DANDA.       MU-DZI. 
MU-DZI. 
M-TJEBO. 

Baya.    Burura. 
V.    Baba. 


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EXGLI8H. 

TKBBLK. 

SHUNA. 

Punish,  V.  tr. 

Tjaya. 

EOBA. 

Tambisa. 

PiNGUDZA. 

Pupil,  n. 

Um-fundi. 

„      of  the  eye. 

Iii-hlamvu  yelihlo. 

MXW-ANA  WEZISO. 
I-SHANCIA  YEZISO. 

Purchase,  r.  tr. 

Tena. 

Tenga.    Shuzha. 

Pure,  adj. 

Mhlope. 

Tjena. 

„     (as  water). 

Cwenega  (v.). 

Tjena. 

Mnandi  (adj.). 

Naka,  v. 

Purge  (persons),  v. 
tr. 
.,     (cattle). 

Hudisa. 

Pazhidza. 

Tjegisa. 

Pazhidza. 

Purify,  V.  tr. 

Cumisa  (of  morals). 

Tjexisa. 

see  "  Wash." 

Cwenegisa  (liquids). 

Hlambulula(  vessels). 

Purposely,  adv. 

flabomu,  e.g. 

Mnwaza. 

U  enzile  fiabomu= 

\Va  ka  ita  m5}waza. 

he  did  it  on  pur- 

Purse, n. 

pose. 
Is-amba. 

N-GWANIRO. 
I-HOMBODO. 

Pursue,  V.  tr. 

Landa. 

RONDA.      TeBERA. 

Pus,  n. 

U-bovu  (lu-zi). 

BU-GWA. 

see  "  Suppurate." 

Push,  V.  tr. 

Snnduza.    Quba. 

Sayira.    Tina. 

„  jjently  (helping) 

.  Hlena. 

Nanganidza. 

„  down. 

Wisa. 

Riga.     Wisa. 

Put,  V.  tr. 

Bega. 

BiGA.      ISA. 

„    down. 

Bega  pansi. 

BiGA  rA8I. 
ISA  PA8I. 

„     in. 

Faga. 

ISA  MKATI. 

,,    on  a  hat. 

Twala  inguane. 

DziGA  Hi:si. 

„     in  a  handle. 

Pisela  umpini. 

BURUKA  MIMNI. 

„     fire  out. 

Cima  umlilo. 
Citja  umlilo. 

DZIMA  MOTO. 

„    down  a  load. 

Etula  umtwalo. 

TlTRITKA  MSENGWA. 

„    out  the  tongue. 

Veza  ulimi. 

BVISA  KUKl'MI. 
BlIKIDZA  RL'KIMI. 

,.     (one    thing)  on 

Eleganisa. 

GWIRIDZA. 

(another). 

„    on  clothes. 

Faga     iziqogo    (on 

Ppboa  HANKU. 

s<'lf).    Qoga. 
dogisa  (on  another).  Sbnya  hanzu. 


Put 


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Uui 


KNOLI8H.  TEBBLK. 

Put  by.  Begela. 

»    off,  Libala. 

.see  "  Dawdle." 
„    forth  (leaves).      Hluma.    Mila. 
„        „    flowers.       Kahlela. 
Tjagaza. 
„    in  order.  Lufiisa. 


Putrefy,  v.  tr. 
Puzzle,  n. 
Python,  n. 


Bola. 

I-nqaba. 

I-hlatu. 


8HUNA. 
BiGIRA. 

Fara. 

BUDA.      TUNGA. 
T  LI  M  BUG  A. 
FURITRA. 

ruramidza. 
Gadzira. 

VUMVIRA. 


Quack,  V.  Kala. 

Quagga,     n.     (Bur-  I-dube  {li-ma). 

c hell's  zebra). 
Quail,  n. 


Quake,  v. 
Quality,  n. 
Quantity,  small,  n. 


Quarrel,  v. 


large. 


In-swempe. 
Isi-kwaca. 
Tutumela. 
U-hlobo  (lu-zi). 
Gu  lutwana. 

Gu  neni. 
Xabana. 


see  also  "  Raise  a  Quarrel 


„         with. 
Quarrelsome,  adj. 
Quartz,  n. 

Queen,  n. 

Question,  v.  tr. 
Quick,  to  be,  v. 


Quickly,  adv. 

Quiet,  to  be,  v.  int. 
Quill,    n.    (of    a 
feather). 


Xaba  la... 
Lolaka. 

Ama-tje  amhlope. 
Ama-tje  a  kanyayo. 
Inkosikazi      (plur. 

amakosikazi). 
Buza. 
Kauleza. 
Panisa. 


Tjema. 

M-BIZI. 


RlRA. 


Tietja. 
Masm^ 


asmyane. 

Tula. 
U-siba  (lu-zi). 


N-SWEME. 

Ka-mtawatswa. 

BVUNDA. 
RU-DZI. 

zwi  shomana. 
Shoma,  v. 

Zwi  ZHINZHI. 
GWA. 

Itana  nawu. 

Nehasha. 
Ma-bhe  ma-tjbna< 

i-wosiashb. 

BVUNZA. 
TjIMBIDZIGA. 

kurumidza. 
Ita  rung. 

GWAZO. 

zwinozwino. 
Nyarara. 
M-nenga  (mu-mi). 


Uoi 


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B«i 


ENOLI8H.  TKIIKLR.  8HUMA. 

Quill  of  porcupine,    •  U-nufiu  {lu-zi).  M-sebb  (viu-mi). 

and  see  "  Porcupine." 
Quite,  adv.  Pela.    Mpela  (after  Pera,  v. 

the  verb). 
Quiver,  r.  Nyiginyega.  ZukuSguoa. 


Rabbit,  rock,  n. 
Rags,  n. 

Rage,  n. 
Railway,  n. 

Rain,  v. 

„     (large      drops, 
and     at     the 
commence- 
ment of  the 
rainy  season). 

„     (drizzle). 

„     n. 

„     the  first  rains. 

„     tine. 

„     heavy. 
Rainbow,  n. 


Rainy  season,  n. 
Raise,  r.  tr. 
dust. 

„      (set  up).    , 
„       a  quarrel. 


In-teletia. 
Ama-dabudabu. 
Ama-nikinikane. 
U-laka  {lu-zi). 
In-dhlela     yenkolo 

yomlilo. 
Na,  e.f/.  Li  ya  na  =  it 

rains= 
Seula. 


Eiza. 

I-zulu  {li-ma). 

Um-kizo  (mu-mi). 
Um-vimbi  {mu-vii). 
Um-cilo      wenkosi- 

kazi. 
Um-xitja  (»m-wi). 

I-hlobo  ilf'-7n(i\ 
Pagamisa. 
Sana  utuli. 

Misa. 

Piga  inkani. 


,      an  alarm  Hlaba  umkosi. 

i»ecal«o  "Alarm." 

troops.  Butisa  abantu. 

Memeza  impi. 


N-«UBHYE. 

Ma-shagashagara.  •, 
Ma-bvebve. 

I-HASHA. 


Na. 

I  NO  NA. 
TURUGA. 


Ga8A.    Pfuna. 
M-VURA  {mu-mi). 
Mu-NURUGA  {mu-mi), 

M-vuMBi  {mu-mi). 
Ma-paradza  mvura. 

M-RARABUNGU      (fllU- 

m,i). 
I-zmziiA  {ri-ma). 

MlKIDZA.      SiMUDZA. 

DlKA  (URUBA. 

PUMBURA  HIRIBA. 

MiRA. 

Ita  MANDA. 

Ita  NAWIT. 

Ita  i>ar(>. 

RinZA  MERE. 

Prvw  V  V  iir/  V    HAM 


Rak 


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Ray 


KNaLISH.  TEBKLK. 

Rake  together,  v.  tr.   Kucula.    Kukula. 
Ram,  V.  (as  corn  in  Hlohla. 
a  sack). 
„    (as  ground  in  a  Clibela. 
hole). 

I-nqama. 
Im-pofto. 
Hambahamba. 
Hambela  nje. 
In-dunulo. 
Nuga,  V. 
Bola,  V. 
Vunda,  v. 
Rank  (of  men  facing).  Ulu-hlu. 
n.cf.  "Line." 


„    n.  (of  sheep). 
„     (of  goats). 


Ramble,  v. 

Ramrod,  n. 
Rancid,  adj, 


„     (class). 

„     vegetation. 

Ransack,  v.  tr. 

Ransom,  v.  tr. 

Rap  (at  a  door),  v. 

„     (sticks  on 

shields), 
Rapid,  adj. 


U-hlobo  (lu-zl). 

Ama-tjotjo. 

Tumba. 

Hlanlela. 

Cloqota. 

Guba. 

"  Ba  guba  umgubo.' 

Lejubane. 


SHUNA. 

Para. 
Paga. 

TSOGERA. 

tsindira. 

i-gondobhyb. 
i-goni)oro. 
gwendagwenda. 
Fambafamba. 

I-SHAMU. 
NUHWA,  V. 

Bora,  v. 

VUVA,  V. 

RU-BIZHO. 

RU-NDA. 

RU-NDAZA. 

RU-DZI. 

Tapa. 

RiPIRA. 
GOODZA. 


Rapids  (of  a  river),  see  "  Cataract." 
Rapidity,  n.  I-jubane. 

Rare,  adj.  Nqaba  (v.). 

Rascal,  n.  Um-tagati  (mu-ba).    M-royi. 

Li-qili. 
Rash  (on  the  skin),  see  "  Break  out  in  sores." 
Rasp,  V.  tr. 

.,     n. 
Rat,  n. 

„    n.,  water  rat 
Rattel,  n. 
Rattle,  V.  tr.  ^^^^. 

„  (as  a  wagon  over  Gedhleza. 
stones),  V.  int. 
Ravage,  v.  tr.  Cita. 

see  "  Devastate." 


NORUNO. 

Norubiro. 
nomshoka. 

RU-NO.      Ru-BIEO. 
M-SHOKA. 


Gudhla.  RoDZA. 

Isi-gudhlu.  Tji-RODzo. 

I-gundwane  {li-ma).  Igonzo  {ri-ma) 


I-buzi  {li-ma). 
U-linda  {lu-zi). 
Goqoza. 


I-DAPi  {ri-ma). 
I-SERERE  {ri-ma). 
roba  hosha. 
Tedzbmuga. 

Paradza. 


Rav 


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Red 


ENOLISII. 

TKBELK. 

SHUMA. 

Ravenously,  to  eat,  i 

.  Minza. 

Dyisa. 

Ravine,  ii. 

U-dofia  {lu-zi). 

I-KOROXGA. 

Raw,  adj. 

Luhlaza. 

BiSHE. 

Razor,  n. 

In-sifio. 

Tji-tso. 

Reach,  see  *'  Arrive,' 

'  "  Stretch,"  "  Take." 

Read,  v. 

Bala. 

Berenga. 

Ready,  to  be,  r.  inf. 

Luna. 

Rl'RAMA. 

,,       to  make,  i\  ir 

.  Lunisa. 

RURAMIDZA. 

see  also  '*  Prepare. 

>» 

Really,  adv. 

SibUi. 

GWAZO.      DZAKO. 

Noqoto. 

ZOKWADI. 
ZOKWADI. 

Reap,  V.  tr. 

Vuna. 

Tjbga. 

Rear  a  child,  v. 

Ondhla  Tunntwana. 

Rera  mnwana. 

„     (of  a  horse). 

Eqa. 

Tjuruga. 

Rebel,  r. 

Xwala. 

Pbnga. 

Rebound,  t'. 

Jubuluga. 

Epuga. 

Tanya. 

DZUNGURUGA. 

Rebuke,  r.  tr. 

Kalimela. 

Kanyira. 

.v^c  rt/ifo  "Scold." 

Buyela  emva. 

DZOGERA  SHLRB. 

Recede,  v.  int. 

Araugela. 

Gamitjira. 
Tambira. 

Receive,  v.  tr. 

Kafieza. 

Tambira. 

„           hold  hands 

so  a.s  to. 

Reckon,  r.  tr. 

Bala. 

Berenga. 

Recline,  r.  int. 

Lala. 

Bada. 

Cambalala. 

Tandabara. 

Hecojjnize,  v.  tr. 

Azi. 

DZIBA. 

Recollect,  v.  tr. 

Knmbula. 

Karakana. 

see  also  "  Think." 

Pbpuga. 

Recommend,  v.  tr. 

Babaza. 

Rebkra. 

Kulumela. 

DZIBISISA. 

Recompense,  v.  tr. 

Kokela. 

Ripira. 

Hlaulela. 

DURIRA. 

Reconcile,  r.  tr. 

Lamula. 

Nyaradza. 

see  also  "  Concilia  to." 

Recover,  r.  tr. 

Tola. 

NUNOA. 

„        health. 

Lnlama. 

Nangaira. 

see  also  "  Convalescent." 

Rectify,  r.  tr. 

Lnfiisa. 

RURAMIDZA. 

Red.  adj. 

Bomvu. 

TsiKi'.    • 
Shaba. 

Red 


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Rem 


ENGLISH. 

Red  clay,  n. 
,,   buck,  n. 
Redeem,  v.  tr. 
Reduce,  v.  tr. 

„       (in  number). 
„       in  size,  v.  tr. 

Reed,  n. 


„     sweet,  n. 

„      buck,  n. 
Reedy  place,  n. 

Among  the  reeds. 
Reflect,  V.  int. 
Reform,  v.  tr. 
Refuge,  n. 
Refuse,  v.  tr. 

Regiment,  n. 

Reign,  v. 

Reim,  n. 

Reins  (of  harness),  n. 

Reject, 6'ee  "Refuse." 

Rejoice,  v. 

Relapse,  v.  (in  con- 
valescence). 

Relate,  v.  tr. 
Relation,    n.    (kins- 
man). 

Release,  v.  tr. 

Relent,  v.  int. 
Relieve,  v.  tr. 

see  "  Help." 
„        pain. 
see  also  '*  Foment." 
Reluctant,  adj. 
Remain,  v.  int. 


TEBKLK, 

Li-bomvu. 
Im-pala. 
Hlaulela. 
Ncipisa. 

Finyeza. 

Quma. 

Um-hlana  (mu-mi). 

Imi-zi  (jjI). 

I-buma  {li-ma). 

Im-fe. 

Um-zigi. 

Ama-hlana. 

Em(a)hlaneni. 

Nagana. 

Luiiisa. 

I-nqaba. 

Ala. 

Landula. 

I-buto  {li-ma). 

Busa. 

Um-cilo  (mu-mi). 

Imi-cilo. 

Jabula.    Colana. 
Taba.    Togoza. 
Buya,  e.g.  Wa  buya 

wagula=hehada 

relapse, 
Landisa. 
Isi-nini. 

Um-zalwane  (mu-ba). 
Um-hlobo  {7nu-mi). 
Yegela. 
Kulula. 
Ncibiliga. 


8HUNA. 
M-KUTU.         M-TJUKU- 
I-MARA. 
RiPIRA. 

Shomanisa. 

DUKWANISA. 

DiMURA. 

RU-SHANGA. 

M-TOPOTA. 

M-PUNGWE. 

I-MHE. 

I-BiMA  (ri-ma). 
dzi-shanga. 
Pa  dzishanga. 
Pfunga. 
ruramidza. 

I-DOMBO. 

Ramba. 


Gara. 

I-GASHU  (ri-ma), 
Ma-gashu. 

BoKA.    Tenda. 

BiMBA. 
DZOGA. 
Wa     KA     DZOGA     WA 

gwara. 
budza  mashoka. 

I-HAMA.      RU-DZI. 


Tulisa  ubuhluiiu. 

Donda  (v.). 

Sala. 

Hlala. 


Regedza. 
Sunungura. 
Fara. 
Tjidza. 

Nyararisa    bug- 

wadzi. 
nobusimbe, 
Sara. 
Gara. 


Rem 


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Res 


EXGLISH. 

Remainder,  n. 


TEBELK. 

Isi-bebetn. 
Isi-caba  (of   cooked 


see  also  "  Piece." 

food). 

Remember,  r.  int. 

Eumbnla. 

cf.  "  Think." 

Remind,  v.  tr. 

Kumbuza. 

Remorse,  n. 

U-valo  ilif-z'). 

Remonstrate,  v. 

Laya. 

Remove,  v.  tr. 

Susa. 

house. 

TuU. 

pot   from 

Epula  imbiza. 

the  fire. 

Remunerate,  v.  tr. 

Tnsa. 

see  "  Recompanse,"  ''  Pay." 

Renown,  n. 

TT-dumo  {lu-zi). 

Repair,  v.  tr. 

Lufiisa. 

Repeat,  v.  tr. 

Pinda. 

Repent,  v.  int. 

Penduga. 

Reply,  V.  int. 

Penduga. 

Report,  V.  tr. 

Biga. 

n. 

In-daba. 

I-pufio  ili-ma). 

false. 

Ama-yamaya. 

Ama-pico. 

„      of  a  gun,  n. 

Ugu-kala. 

Repose,  v.  int. 

Lala. 

Pumula. 

Represent,  v.  (stand 

for). 
Reproach,  v.  tr. 

Mela. 

Tetisa. 

Reprove,  v.  tr. 

Kalimela. 

Jeza. 

Repulse,  v.  tr. 

Xotja. 

see  "Overcome.' 
Request,  v.  tr. 

we  "Ask." 
Require,  v.  tr. 
Rescue,  v.  tr. 

see  '*  Help." 
Resemble,  v.  tr. 


Cela. 

Biza. 
Hlafiula. 

Fana  la...  f.f/. 
U  fana  laye=he  is 
like  him  = 


SHUXA. 
TjI-PEMU. 


K.\RAKANA. 

Karakanlsa. 

I-HAN'A. 

R.\YA. 

BiSA. 

Tama, 
bura  iiari. 

Pa. 

Tji-rumbi. 

Gadzira. 

Pama. 

shanduoa. 

Shanduoa. 

Eeba. 

SUMA. 

Ma-shoko. 

I-NAWU. 
I-NEMA. 

Gu-rira. 
Bata. 

ZORORA. 
MiRIRA 

Tuoa. 

Kanyira. 

Tsibura. 

Tanda. 

Tina. 

KUMBIRA. 

Dana. 
P0NI8A. 

Fana  na... 

V  FANA  NA-ITB. 
K 


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Ric 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SHCNA. 

Reserve,  v.  tr. 

Begela. 

BiGIRA. 

Resist,  v.  tr. 

Ala. 

Ramba. 

Resolute,  adj. 

aina,  e.g. 

U  yaqina = he  is  re- 

SiMBA, V. 

solute  = 

U  NO  SIMBA. 

Resound,  v.  int. 

Duma. 

TiNIRA. 

Respect,  v.  tr. 

Hlonipa. 

KURUMBIRA. 

Respire,  v.  int. 

Pefumula. 

Fema. 

Rest,  V.  int. 

Pumula. 

ZORORA. 

„     (lean   against) 

.  Eyama. 

Sendama. 

Restless,  adj. 

Nya^aza,  v. 

BiDIRIGA,  V. 

Restore,  v.  tr. 

Buyisela. 

DZOSERA. 

Restrain,  v.  tr. 

Bamba. 

Bata. 

„        one's  self. 

Zibamba. 

ZiBATA. 

Retain,  v.  tr. 

Bamba. 

Bata. 

Retard,  v.  tr. 

Libazisa. 

Baraidza. 

Retch,  V.  int. 

Gonyula. 

RUDZA. 

Retire,  \      . 
Retreat,/^-  ''''' 

Buyela  emva. 

Dzogera  shure. 

Return,  v.  int. 

Buya. 

DZOGA. 

Reveal,  v.  tr. 

Bona^alisa. 

BONESA. 

Revenge,  v.  tr. 

Pindisa. 

Pamidza. 

Revere,  v.  tr. 

Hlonipa. 

KURUMBIRA. 

Dumisa. 

RlRIDZA. 

Revile,  v.  tr. 

Tetisa. 

TUGA. 

Revive,  v.  int. 

Vuga. 

MUGA. 

Sila. 

Tjira. 

Revolve,  v.  int. 

Zinelega. 

poterega. 
Tendenega. 

Reward,  v.  tr. 

Tusa. 

Pa. 

„        n. 

TJm-vuzo  {mu-mi). 

Mu-MUDZA  {mu-mi). 

1' 

In-tuso. 

Rhinoceros,  n. 

Um-kombo  (mu-mi) 

1.  I-nema. 

^^"Jl-tjanganya. 

*'^^  il-bejane. 

Rhinoceros-beetle. 

Ibufiane  [li-ma). 

Rib,  n. 

TJ-bambo  {lu-zi). 

M-BABVU. 

Ribs  (of  meat). 

Um-hlubulo  {mu-mi 

).M-BABVU. 

Rice,  n. 

Im-pufiga. 

M-PUf^GA  {mu). 

Rich,  adj. 

Nota  {v.). 

Pfuwa. 

Riches,  n. 

Izi-noto. 

DZI-PFUWO. 

Bid 


131    ) 


Bii 


KNOLI8H.  TEBEL 

Kide  horseback,  v.      Kwela  ipiza. 

.s-ee  "Gallop."  '*Trot,"  •"Canter." 

Ridge,  n.,  see '^ Bank. "Ulu-boba. 

Bidicule,  v.  tr. 


ftHUNA. 
KWIRA  MBIZI. 


M-TEKA. 

Sega. 

I-PFUTi  {ri-ma). 


Hlega. 
Eifle,  71.  Um-pobo  {mu-mi) 

„    breech-loading.  tJm-hlohlo  {mu-mi).  I-pfonyegwa 

{ri-ma). 
Right,  adj.  Luila  {v.),  e.g.  Rurama. 

Guliifiile=it,  or 

that  is  right  =  ZwA  KA  RURAHA. 

Into  i   lnMleyo=a 

TjINU  TJA  KA  RURAMA. 


see  also  "  Side. 


^  right  thing  = 

ind,  n.  I-hlnbo  {li-ma). 

I-kasi  {li-ma). 
ing,  n.  I-sofio  {li-ma). 

„     (head-ring).       Isi-dhlodhlo. 
„      a  bell,  V.  tr.      Jja?^  insiinbi. 
Kafisa  insimbi. 
„      (ofabell),r.m^Kala. 
Ring-dove,  n. 
Rinse  the  mouth,  v. 

„      (a  vessel). 
Rip,  V.  tr. 


Ma-qanda. 
I-jOTi  {ri-ma). 
Tji-danga. 
Ridza  butari. 

RlRA. 

I-celegwana  (/2-ma).  N-jiba. 
Xupa  umlomo.  Suka  mromo. 


Ripe,  adj. 


Hlanzisa  isija 
Dabula. 

Vntwa,  (u.),  e.g. 
it 


Gu  vutiwe 
ripe= 
Ripples  (on  water),  Ama-za. 
Rise,  V.  int.  Kwela. 

Pagama. 
„    (in  indigestion).  Boohla. 
„    (of  the  sun).        Puma. 

„    (of    smoke    or  Ttmqa. 

dust). 
„    (from  lying       Sngnma. 

down). 
„    (from  sleep).       Vuea. 
„    (of  dough).         Kukumala. 

Vubela. 
„    (of  the  water  in  Cwala. 

a  river). 
„     (of  a  river  at  its  Pama. 

source). 


=  It    is 


Ngudza  tjidya. 
Parura. 
Ibva,  v. 

ZWA  IBVA. 
KWIRA. 

Tana. 

DZOBA. 

BUDA. 

BVA. 

Pfungaira. 

MiRIGA. 

MUQA. 
KURA. 
TUTUMA. 

Zhara. 


BUDA. 

owa 


BVA.     ZWAR- 


Riv 


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Rop 


KROLI^H. 

TKBKLE. 

SHUNA. 

River,  n. 

Um-fula  {mu-mi). 

Kw-izi  {gu). 

Rivulet,  n. 

Um-fudhlana. 

RU-KOBA. 

(dry). 

Isi-fudhlana. 

RU-KOBA. 

Road,  n. 

In-dhlela. 
Um-zila. 

N-ZHIRA. 

„    fcattle  path). 

Um-zila. 

M-GWARA.  N-GWARA. 

„     to  make  a. 

Hlahla  indhlela. 

Tema  NZHIRA. 

Roam,  see  "  Wander 

11 

Roar  (of  a  lion),  v. 

Bona.    Konya. 

NOMBA.      DZOBA. 

„     V.  (of  water). 

Duma. 

NOONGA. 

Roast,  V.  tr. 

Osa. 

Otja. 

Rob,  V.  tr. 

Ba. 

Ba. 

see  also  "  Plunder. 

u 

Rock,  n. 

I-dwala  {li-ma). 

Ru-WARi  {ma-wari). 

Ili-tje. 

I-DOMBE  {ri-ma). 
1-BHE  {ri-ma). 

„    V.  int. 

Zamazama. 

Eocky-place,  in  a. 

Emadwaleni. 
Ematjeni. 

Pa-mawari. 

Eod  (switch),  n. 

U-swazi  {lu-zi). 

I-SHAMU  {ri-ma). 

„     (thick,   with 

In-duku. 

I-swiMBO  {ri-ma). 

knob). 

„    thick,     without  In-tona. 

M-DONZO. 

knob. 

Um-qwai  {mu-mi). 

M-HARAKO. 

„    long,      without  Um-qwai. 

M-BATA. 

knob. 

U-dondolo  {lu-zi). 

M-DONZO. 

Rogue,  n. 

Um-tagati. 
Li-qiU. 

M-ROYI. 

Roll  along,  v.  tr. 

Giqa. 
Dayela. 

BUMBURUGISA. 

„    up,  V.  tr. 

Goqa. 
Sofia. 

Pet  A. 

KWINYA. 

Roof  (framework),  ri 

u  U-pahla  {lu-zi). 

I-DENGA  {ri-ma). 

Room,  n. 

In-dhlwana. 
Ili-ci. 

I-DZIMBA. 

„    to  make,  v.  hit 

.  Xega. 
Sunduga. 

Sedera. 

Root,  n. 

Im-pande. 

MU-DZI. 

„    to  take,  V. 

Mila  impande. 

Bata  mudzi. 

DZIGA  MUDZI. 

„     up,  f^-  ir. 

Sipuna. 

DZURA. 

„    of  a  pig, 

Panda. 

TjERA. 

Rope,  n. 

In-tambo. 

M-suNGO  {mu-mi). 

Rot 


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8HUKA. 

Rot,  v.  int.                  Bola. 

Bora. 

Rotate,  V.  tr.               Zifieleza. 

POTEREDZA. 

Gaya. 

Tendenedza. 

Roup:h  (of  a  surface),  Hatjehatje. 

Mara,  v. 

adj. 

Round  (like  a  ball),  Bnlunga,  v. 

BURUNGA,  V. 

adj.               Dilina,  v. 

„      in    a    circle,  Zinelega. 

Potereoa. 

to  go,  V.  int. 

Tendenega. 

Rouse,  V.  tr.                Vusa. 

MUTSA. 

Bow  (of  things),  n.     Um-knmbi  {mu-vii) 

.  I-dan(jwe  (ri-mo). 

Ka-rungwa. 

„    (of  people—        I-hele  {li-ma). 

RU-SALA. 

Indian  file).     Lu-dwendwe. 

MU-DUNGWE. 

„     (facing  front).     Ulu-hlu. 

RU-NDA. 

Bow  (uproar),  n.         Um-sindo  {mu-mi). 

I-ZHOBA  (ri-ma). 

I-TJiYA  {ri-ma). 

3Bab  (wipe,  brush),  v.  Esula. 

PiSIGA. 

„    (in  med  ical  treat-  Hligihla. 

PiSIOA. 

ment). 

KwizA  (=rub  hard). 

„    the  bodv  ("  a  drv  Nyoba. 

POKOTORA. 

rub.*") 

„    (chafe).                 Pucnla. 

SOTORA. 

„    a  skin  (curry).     Tjuga  isikoko. 
„        „      with  a        Kuhla  isikoko. 

SUGA  GANDA. 

KWIZA  GANDA. 

stone. 

Rubbish,  n.                 Izi-bi. 

Ma-rara. 

to     collect  Kucula  izibi. 

Para  MARARA. 

together,  v. 

Rude,  adj.                 Gafia,  v. 

Pata,  v. 

see  also  "  Mischievous." 

Rug,  n.                        Umposwa  {mii-mi). 

In-gubo. 

Is-antubane. 

Ruin,  V.  tr.                 Cita. 

Tebura.    Tjinya. 

Rule,  V.  tr.                  Busa. 

Gara. 

Ruler,  n.                     Um-busi. 

She. 

Rumble      (of       a     Gedhleza. 

Kunguruga. 

wagon),  r. 

Tedzemuoa. 

„        (of  the        Nilenyoga. 

Ndi  nenyoga. 

bowels). 

Ruminate,  v.              Etjisa. 

TSENGA. 

Zeya. 

Rumour,  see  "  Report." 


Rum 


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ENGLISH. 

Rump,  n. 
Run,  V.  int. 

„     away. 

Run  over,  v.  tr. 

„    after. 

„    (of  water),  v.  int. 

„    out    „ 
Runner  (a    messen- 
ger), n. 

„     of  a  pumpkin,  n. 

Rupture  (umbilical), 

n. 
Rushes,  n. 
Rust,  n. 
Rustle  (of  trees),  v. 

int. 


Isi-nqe. 

Kitjima. 

Gijima. 

Balega.    Hema. 

Muga. 

Nyatela. 

Landela. 

Hamba. 

Vnza. 

Isi-kitjimi. 

Umlibo  (mu-mi). 

In-tafia. 

Isi-bono. 


SHUNA. 

Tji-bunu. 

Manya. 

Banga. 

TiZHA. 


Tsiga. 


Tjamba. 

TOBERA. 

Erera. 

VUNZA. 


M-TJBBO. 
MU-DZI. 

I-Quvu  (ri-ma). 


Imi-zi.  Mi-zi. 

Imi-tomboyeusimbiM-ROBE  wa  butari. 
Nyiginyega.  ZuNufJauoA. 


Sabbath,  n. 

Sable  antelope,  n. 

Sack,  n. 

see  also  "  Bag." 
„     (of  bark). 
Sacrifice,  v.  tr. 

„        n. 
Sad,  adj. 


Saddle,  n. 

„      V.  tr. 
Safe,  adj. 


s 

Ilafia  elikulu. 
Lizila  lomlimo. 
Um-tjwayeli. 
In-gwalati. 
Um-godhla. 


Zhuba  rikuru. 
Tjisi  tja  mnwali. 
i-marapara. 

I-HOMO. 


I-guza  {li-ma).  I-gombo  (ri-ma). 

Hlabela.  Bayira. 

Tetelela.  Pira.    Tbbura. 

I-zaba  (li-ma). 

Gndabugainhliziyo.  Gu  paruga  moyo. 
Dana.  Gu  dimuga  moyo. 

"  A  fii  lanhliziyo."     Gu  swiba  moyo. 
Inhliziyo  imnyama.  Moyo  mtema. 
Isi-hlalo  sepiza.         Tji-garo  tjembisi. 
Bega  isi-hlalo.  Biga  tji-garo. 

Hlala   (v.),  e.g.   Gu  Gar  a,  v. 

hlezi  =»  it    is    here 

all  right=  Zwi  NO  gara. 


Lufia  (v.),  e.g.  Gu 
lufi.ile=it  is  safe  = 


Rurama,  v. 
ZwA  KA  rurama. 


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ENGLISH. 

TEBELK. 

SHUN  A. 

Sagacious,  adj. 

Hlaganipa,  r. 

TjENJERA,  V. 

Saliva,  iu 

Ama-te. 

Ma-te. 

Salt,  n. 

It-jwai  {li-ma). 

MU-NYU. 

Salute,  V.  tr. 

Binelela. 

GWADZISA. 

Sand,  n. 

Isi-hlabati. 

IVU.      M-8HETJE. 

,,     in  a  river  bed. 

Isi-tjebitiebi. 
Ili-nyateio. 

M-SHETJB. 

Sandal,  n. 

1-8HANGU  (ri'-nia). 

Sap,  n. 

I-ncino. 

I-ROPA  {ri-ma). 

Sash,  to  wear  as  a,  v. 

Gaxa. 

Sassaby,  n. 

In-kolome,     In-ko- 
mozane. 

I-NOXDO. 

Satisfy,  v.  tr. 

Kolisa.    Sutisa. 

GUTISA. 

Satisfied,  to  be,  v. 

Dela.    Kolwa. 

GuTA.    Tbnda. 

„       with  food,  to 

»  Suta. 

be,  u. 

Saturate,  v.  tr. 

Netisa  logu  netisa. 
Tondela. 

DONIDZA. 

Saturday,  n. 

In-pe^elo. 

Um-aibelo. 

Libaia. 

Saunter,  v. 

Fara. 

Savage,  adj. 

Lolunya. 

Nbgodo, 

Save,  V.  tr. 

Silisa. 

Tjidza. 

Siza. 

PONESA. 

„     (put  by),  V.  tr. 

Begela. 

Tjenjera. 

Saviour,  n. 

Um-silisi. 
Um-sizi. 

Say,  V. 

Ti. 

Ni. 

Tjo;;VV.,Tjilo;  im 

-  Naro.    Daro. 

per.,  Tjono;  pass. 

) 

Tjiwo. 

Scab  (of  a  sore),  n. 

U-xwexwe  {lu-zi). 
U-koko  {lu-zi). 

I-OANDA  (ri-ma). 

„    to  tear  off,  v.  tr 

.  Xexebuga. 

Scald,  V. 

Tjisa  namanii. 

Pisa  nemvuua. 

Scales  (of  a  fish),  n. 

Ama-selo. 

„     (for  weighing). 

.  Izi-liftaniso. 

Scandal,  n. 

Ama-cebo. 

Ma-nema. 

Scapula,  n. 

Isi-pafia. 

I-BANDABUKO  (ri-ma). 

Scar,  n. 

Li-nxeba. 

I -RON  DA  (ri-ma). 
I-BANOA  i ri-ma). 

Scarce,  adj. 

Swelega,  v. 

SlIAYIUA. 

Nqaba,  r.  (  =  rare). 

Shoma. 

Scarcity  (of  food),  n 

.  In-dhlala. 

N-ZHARA. 

Sea 


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ENGLISH.                                           TEnELE. 

8HUNA. 

Scare  birds  from  the  Linda  inyoni. 

DZINGA  SHIRE. 

corn,  V.  tr. 

Scarify,  v.  tr.              Caba. 

Tema  NYORA. 

Scarlet,  adj.                Bomvu. 

TSUKU. 

Shaba. 

Scatter,  v.  tr.              Cita. 

PaRADZA.      Mi5RAYA. 

Tebura.    Dzinga. 

„      V.  int.              Citega. 

Mnraiga.    Tebuga. 

Scent  (of  dogs),  v.  tr.  Nuga.    Tunata. 

NUHWA. 

„      (of  perfumes).  Nugisa. 

NUHWIDZA. 

„     n.                      Ama-ka. 

GU-NUHWA. 

Scheme,  n.                  In-daba. 

I-DAMA. 

Scissors,  n.                  Isi-kelu. 

Scold,  V.                      Tetisa.    Halada. 

TuGA.    Kanyira. 

Kalimela.    Kuza. 

POPOTERA.    TSIBURA. 

Hlamba. 

VUNDUSIRA. 

Scoop     (carve      out  Kupa. 

KWENYA. 

wood),  V.  tr. 

,,    (out  calabashes).  Kupa. 

Shokosha. 

„    (earth  by  hand).  Panda. 

Tjera.    Mba. 

Scorch,  V.  tr.               Tjisa. 
Score  (with  a  knife),  Tlaya. 

Pisa. 

Bedzenga. 

V.  tr.                         Tlola. 

Scorn,  V.  tr.                Delela. 

ZWIDZA. 

see  "  Despise." 

Scorpion,  n.                U-fezela  [lu-zi). 

I-MANi  {ri-ma). 

TjI-NYABADA. 

Scoundrel,  see  "  Eascal." 

Scout,  V.                      Hlola. 

Shora. 

„     n.                      I-hloli  {U-ma). 

I-shori  {ri-ma). 

see  also  "  Spy." 

Scrape,  v.  tr.   "^           Kucnla. 

Para. 

„       (a  hide).           Pala. 

Para.    Gokota. 

Scratch,  v.  tr.             Enwaya. 

Gwenya.    Para. 

„      (with  nails).    Dhlepuna. 

GWBNYA. 

Kwaradzura. 

„      (as  a  fowl).     Panda,    dwitja. 

Tjera. 

Scream,  v.  int.             Kala. 

Tjema. 

Screen    from    sight,  Sita. 

V.  tr. 
Scriptures,  n.              In-gwalo  zo  Mlimo, 

DzigAtisa. 

Scrub,  V.                      Esula. 

PiSIGA. 

Scuffle  grass  off,  v.      Centa  utjani. 

Sebura  buhwa. 

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EMOLI8H. 

TEBBLK. 

8HUHA. 

Scum,  n. 

Ubu-lembu. 
Lu-qweqwe       (only 

when    thick    and 

hard). 

Tji-furu. 

,,    on     water    in 

1  I-gwebu  {li-ma). 

cooking:. 

„     tocover  with,  r 

.  Gubuza. 

FUGIDZA. 

Scurvy  (of  goats),  Ji. 

Isi-kwekwe. 

GW-EMBB. 
RU-KUNDU. 

Sea,  72. 

Ulw-andhle. 

Seal,  n. 

U-pau  {lu-zi). 

Mu-TSETSB  {mu-mi). 

„     V.  tr. 

Bega  upan. 

Ita  mutset.se. 

Seam,  n. 

Um-peto. 

M-PETO. 

Search,  v.  tr. 

Cina.  Dina.  Nxoloza.  Tsaga. 

Seasons,  Spring,  ii. 

Gu  hluma  izihlahla.  Gu  tunua  miti. 

„        Summer,  «. 

I-hlobo. 

I-ZHIZHA. 

„       Autumn,  n. 

Ugw-indhla. 

Ma-pebhe. 

„        Winter,  n. 

Ubu-siga. 
Isi-hlalo. 

Tji-rimo. 

Seat,  u. 

Tji-garo. 

Second,  adj. 

Isi-biU. 

BU-BIRI. 

Secret,  n. 

In-sita.    Ugu-sita."' 

)  Banda,  v. 

Secretly,  adv. 

Nensita.                   | 

'  DziGATiRA,  (v),  e.g. 

Secret,  in. 

Ensiteni.                 j 

[  Wa    ka    m    buraya 

EgTisitegeni. 

)        WA  KA  BANDA  =  he 

killed  him  secretly. 

Secretary  bird,  n. 

U-dwai  ilu-zi). 

I-WAHLA  (ri-ma). 
I-WATA  (ri-ma). 

Secure,  v.  tr. 

Qiiii8a,e.^.Guqiiiilc 

)  SlMBISIRA. 

=  it  is  secure  = 

ZWA  KA  SIMBA. 

deduce,  v.  tr. 

f»^-}deceive. 

Nyengedza. 

TjENGEDZA. 

Tiya  (entrap). 

Teya. 

See,  r. 

Kafiela.    Bona. 

Tarira.    Bona. 

Seed,n. 

In-hlanyelo. 

M-BEU. 

„     of  grass,  n. 

In-zalo. 

I-SINE. 

Seek,  V.  tr. 

Difia. 

TSAOA. 

Seize,  v.  tr. 

Bamba. 

Bata. 

Select,  V.  tr. 

Keta. 

SlIARA. 

Self-conceit,  n. 

Ugu-zikulisa. 

Gu  ZWIKIKIMIDZA. 

Self-donial,  ji. 

Ugu-zincitia. 
Ugu-zitanda. 

Gu  ZWINYIMA. 

Self-love,  n. 

GU-ZWIDA. 

Selfish,  to  be,  r. 

Zitanda. 

ZWIDA.      TjlBA. 

Sell,  V.  tr. 

Tefiisa. 

TbSgika. 
Shambadza. 

Sen 


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Sha 


ENOLISH. 

Send,  V.  tr. 
to. 

back, 
after, 
away, 
forward. 


TEBELE. 


Tuma. 

Tiimela. 

Buyisa. 

Landisa. 

Mugisa. 

Dhlulisa. 


Sense  (physical),  11.  XJgu-zwa. 

Sensible  (wise),  aOj.  Hlaganipa,  v. 

Sent,  V.  pass.  Tunywa. 

Separate,  v.  tr.  Ahluganisa, 


V.  int. 


Ahlugana. 
Tjilana. 


„      fibres  of  bark.  Ebula  inxoza. 
V.  tr.  Jobulula  inxoza. 

Seraglio,  n.  Isi-godhlo. 

Serpent,  n.  I-nyoga. 

Serval,  n.,  see  "Tiger Cat." 
Servant,  n.  Um-fogazana. 

Isi-beleki. 
Serve,  v.  tr.  Sebenzela. 

Belekela. 
,,    out  (food  when  Pagela. 
cooked). 
Service,  n.,  see  "  Work." 
Set  down,  v.  tr.  Bega. 

free.  Kulula. 

dogs  at.  Nigela  inja. 

on  fire.  Tjisa. 

to  work.  Sebenzisa. 

(of  the  sun),  v.  m^.Tjona. 


Settle,  V.  tr. 
Seven,  adj. 
Sew,  V.  tr. 
Shade,  n. 

(shelter),  v.  tr. 


Misa. 

Nonye. 

Tufia. 

XJm-tunzi. 

Fulela. 


Shades  of  the  dead."  Ama-dhlozi. 


8HUNA. 
TUMA. 
TUMIRA. 
DZOGISA. 

Tebera. 

Endisa.    Pamidza. 

Pfubudza. 

PiNDISA. 

GU-NSKWA. 

GU-HWA 

Tjenjera,  v. 

TUMNWA. 

Paradzanisa. 
Pararanisa. 

TSAURA. 
TSAURANISA. 

Parana. 

Pararana. 

Paradzana. 

TSAUGANA. 
SUBURA  GODZI. 
I-NYOGA. 
M-RANDA. 

Batira. 

Shingira. 

Pagura. 


BiGA. 
SUNUNGURA. 

tsogidzira  imbiia. 

Pisa. 

Batisa.    Shingisa. 

BiRA. 
MiRA. 
NOMNWE. 

Pfuma.    Sona. 
M-BURi  (mu-mi). 
PfuriIia. 
Ma-dzimo. 


Sha 


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She 


ENQLISn. 

Shadow,  n. 
Shaft  (pit),  n. 

„      (handle). 

„      of  an  assegai. 

Shake,  r.  int. 

„    with  fear. 
K         „-  V.  tr. 

„    (a  blanket,  etc.) 
„     the  head. 
Shaky,  to  be,  v. 

Sham,  r. 
H        see  also  "  Pretend 
HLShame,  n. 
^B 

^^Shameless,  adj. 
F   Shape,  n. 

■k    see"  Mould,"  "Cu 
^HBhare,  v. 

Sharp,  adj. 

see  also  "  Acid,"  " 
Sharpen  (a  knife),  v. 

„       (a  pencil). 
Shave,  v. 

Itroii. 

■  h.  //. 

>ned  ^of  branches),  n. 

„     tears,  v. 

„    blood,  V. 
"^heep,  n. 

,,      ram. 

,,      wether. 

,,      kraal. 

Sheet,  n. 

Shell  mealies,  v.  fr. 

„     beans. 

,,    ground  nuts. 


TRBEI.K. 

Isi-tunzi. 
Um-godi. 
Um-pini. 
Um-pini  womkonto. 

Nyiginyega. 
Zamazama. 
Tutumela. 
Xegisa  ( =  loosen). 
Zamazamisa. 
,  Tintita. 
Nigina  ikanda. 
Xega. 

Zenzisa. 
,"  "Deceive." 

In-hloni. 

Hlaba  fienhloni. 

Ka  a  lanhloni. 

Ugu-ma. 

Enza.    Fanisa. 
rve." 

Abela. 

Is-abelo. 

Bukali. 
Harsh." 

Lola. 

Cija. 

Sifia. 

U.    Yena. 

Isi-landa. 

Um-belo  {nw-vu'). 

Kala  inyembezi, 

Cita  igazi. 

Im-vu. 

I-nqama. 

Um-tena  {mu-mi). 

Isi-bayana. 

Isi-lugu. 

In-eubo  yempi. 

Huliila  umumbu. 

Hluba  indumba. 

Cacata  amazambane 


8HUNA. 
M-BURI. 

I-GOMBA  (ri-ma). 

M-PINI. 

RU  -  QWIRIKO       GWE- 

PFUMO.   - 
ZUNUNGUGA. 

BVUNDA. 
ZlTNUNGUSA. 

Nganugisa. 

ZuzA.     Bvubvudza. 

dzungudza  msoro. 

Nganuga. 

zununguga. 

Ita  MANUMANU. 
I-SHONI. 

Nyadzisa. 
a  a  neshoni. 

GU-MIRA. 

Ita.    Nyora.    Tara. 

KOBBRA. 
TjI-KOBERO. 
PiNZA,  V. 

RODZA. 

Tesa. 

GUSA. 

U.    Iye.    Uyo. 

I-HARA. 

M-8HASHA  {mu-vii). 

TjEMA  MISODZI. 
BUDA  IROPA. 

Ihwai  (ri-ma). 

I-GONI)OBHYE. 

HWAI  RA  KA  TJEOWA. 

I-i)ANOA  (ri-nia). 

TjI-DANOA. 
M-TJEOA. 

NONOORA  TJIBAKWB. 
Menya  NYEMBA. 

.Patula  nzunou. 


She 


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Sho 


ENGLISH. 

TKBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Shell  (of  a  snail),  n. 

In-kumba. 

Maibehomba. 

„     (of  an  eggj. 

Ama-kasi. 

Ma-ganda. 

Shelter,  v.  tr. 

Fulela. 

Pfurira. 

„       take,  V.  int. 

Catjela. 

Shayiga. 

„       n. 

Um-tunzi  {mu-mi). 

M-BURi  (mu-mi). 

see  also  '*  Shed." 

Sherd,  n. 

U-defiezi  (Ju-zi). 

Tji-yenga. 

see ''  Potsherd." 

Shew,  V.  tr. 

Jenisa. 

Ratidza. 

Shield,  V.  tr. 

Vigela. 

DZIBIRA. 

„      (war),  n. 

Isi-hlanu. 

I-NOBO. 

„       (small). 

I-hau  ili-ma). 

see  also  "  Fence." 

Shin,  n. 

Um-bala. 

M-PIMBIRA. 

Shine,  v.  int. 

Kanya. 
Um-kolo  {mu-mi). 

TjENISA. 

Ship,  n. 

GW-ATO. 

U-kwembe  (lu-zi). 

Isi-kepu. 

Shirk  work,  v. 

Balekelaumsebenzi.  Tiza  basa. 

Shirt,  n. 

I-hembe  {li-ma). 

I-HANZU. 

Shiver  (with  cold),  t 

\  Quqa. 

BVUNDA. 

Shoe,  n. 

I-nyatelo  (li-ma). 

I-SHANGU. 

Shoot  (of  a  pumpkin] 

),  Um-libo  (mu-mi). 

Mu-Dzi  (mu-mi). 

n. 

In-tafia. 

M-TJEBO  (mu-mi). 

„      (sprout),  V. 

Hluma. 

TUNGA. 

Mila. 

Mbra. 

„      (with  a  gan). 

Dubiila.Posa.Tjaya.RoBA.    Ridza. 

„      (with  a  bow). 

Tjoga. 

FURA. 

Short,  ac7j. 

Fitjane. 

Fupi. 

Shorten,  v.  tr. 

Finyeza. 

KWINYIDZA. 

duma. 

GURA. 

Shot,  n. 

Izi-fefe. 

Shoulder,  n. 

I-hlombe  (li-ma). 

I-PFUDZi  (ri-ma). 

Um-kono  (mu-mi). 

I-BiPiTO  (ri-ma). 

Shoulder-blade,  n. 

Isi-pana. 

I-BANDABUKO  (ri-ma). 

Shout,  V. 

Memeza  (call). 

Danidza. 

Hlaba     umkosi 

Shobedza. 

(alarm). 

Ridza  mere. 

Shovel,  n. 

Um-hlagnlo  (mu-mi),Tji-MWAmo. 

Show,  v.,  see  "Shew 

." 

Shower  of  rain,  n. 

Um-kizo  (mu-mi). 

Pfuna,  v. 

see  also  "  Rain." 

Shrewd,  adj. 

Hlaganipa,  v. 

Tjenjera,  v. 

Shr 


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Sin 


EKOLISH. 

Shriek,  v.  int. 


Eala. 


Shrink,  r.  int.  Ncipa. 

Shrub,  n.  Isi-nlahlana. 

Shrug  the  shoulders,  Hloba  amahlombe. 

V. 

Shun,  V.  tr.,  see  "Avoid." 


8HUMA. 
RlRA. 
TjEMA. 

Shomaxa. 

MU-TI. 

ZUZUMA  MAPFUDZI. 


Shut,  V.  tr. 
Sick,  to  be,  v. 
Sickness,  n. 


Vimba. 


ijif. 


Sick  person,  v. 
Side,  n. 

.,     on  one,  ad 
..    on  tills. 
.,    on  that. 


,.  on  the  rijiht 
.,         „       lefr. 

„  of,  by  the. 

.,  of  the  body, 

.,  of  meat. 

.,  with,  v.. 
Sieve,  n. 

Siph,  V.  int. 
Sign,  n. 
Signal,  V. 
Silence,  r.  tr. 

„        n. 
Silent,  adj. 

,,  person. 
Similar,  adj. 
Sin,  V.  int. 

„    n. 
Sincere,  adj. 


Sinew,  71. 


Vala 
Quia 

Ugu-gnla.  Bu-hlunu 
Um-kuhlane. 
0  grnlayo. 
I-nxanye. 
I-cele  {li-7na). 
i&anxaiiye  gn... 
Naneno  gu... 
Nale  gu... 
Napambili  gn... 
Napetjeya  gn... 
Nagwesognnene  gu.., 
NagwesoKohlo  gu... 
Eceleni  gn... 
U-hlafioti  (hi-zi). 
Um-hlnbulo  (mu-mi) 
see  'Take  part  with." 

U-komane  {lu-zi). 

Hlufinla. 

Seseta. 

Pefnmnla. 

U-pau  {hi-zi). 

dweba.    Biza. 

Tnlisa. 

Ugrn-tula. 

Tula,  r. 

Umuntn  0  tulayo. 

Fanana,  r. 

Ona.    Enza  gubi. 

Eqa  umlayo. 

Is-ono.    Ugn-bi. 

Lnfia,  r. 

Um-sipa  (mu-mi). 


Zhura.    Bviga. 

GWARA. 
.Tjl-GWERE. 

MU-GWERE. 

N-TOME. 

RU-TIBI. 

Pa  rutibi  pa... 
Gtno  gu... 
Guy  A  GU... 
T^akoko  gu... 
Pamiri  pa... 
norudhli. 
norumoh^ve. 
Pa  rutibi  pa... 


M-BABVA. 

RU-SERO. 
KULUSA. 
ZUNGURA. 

Fema. 

mu-tsetse. 

Dana. 

Nyarisa. 

gu-nyaraha. 

Nyarara,  v. 

MuNU  u  NO  nyarara. 

Fana,  v. 

IsA.    Tadza. 

Tjinya. 

Gu-ipa. 

RURAMA,  r. 

Gadza  moyo. 
I-oanyu  (ri-ma). 

RU-TSINOA. 


Sin 


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Ski 


ENGLISH. 

Sing,  V.  int. 


Singe,  V.  tr. 
Single,  adj. 

Sink,  V.  int, 

Sister,  n. 
Sit,  V. 

„     comfortably. 

„     huddled  up. 

„    cross-legged. 
„     (of  hens). 
Site,  deserted,  n. 

Six,  adj. 
Size,  n. 

Skarum,  n. 
Skilful,  adj. 


Skim,  V.  tr. 
Skin,  n. 

„  cast  off,  n. 

„  v.tr. 

„  hurriedly. 

„  to  cast  (its). 

„  to  .scrape  a. 

„  to  rub  with 

stone. 

„  to  curry. 

„  -scrapings,  n. 

„  (apparel). 

„     (men's  dress). 

see  also  "  Tails." 


TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Hlahela. 

Imba.    Omba. 

Huba    (monotonous 

chant). 

HlYg'oma}-™^- 

Tjisa. 

Pisa. 

...edwa. 

...OGA. 

...odwa. 

...MNWB. 

Tjona. 

BiRA. 

Cwila. 

Nyuka. 

U-dade,  pi.  Odade. 

I-HANZWADZI. 

Hlala,  pft'  Hlezi. 

Gara,  pft.  Gere. 

Enaba. 

Tandabara. 

aotjama. 

TUMBA. 

TUNUMARA. 

FUNYA. 

Fugamela. 

FUGIDZIRA. 

I-nxiwa  {li-ma). 

I-KURA  {ri-ma). 

U-nxiwa  {lu-zi). 

I-DONGO. 

Tantatiu 

Tanatu. 

Ubn-kuln. 

BU-KURU. 

Ubn-ncinyane. 

BU-DUKWANE. 

Isi-hon^o. 

M-SHASHA  {mu-mi). 

Hlaganipa,  v. 
"Uleminwe." 

TjENJERA,  V. 

Nenjere. 

Ita  madana. 

ngu-Maganipa. 

N-jere. 

Ongula. 

XJrura. 

Isi-koko. 

I-GANDA  {ri-ma). 

I-GUGUTA  {ri-ma). 

I-kasi  {li-ma). 

I-zuBURWA  {ri-ma). 

Hlinza. 

VlYA. 

Huhuza. 

Ebuza  isikoko. 

SUBURA  GANDA. 

Fala  isikoko. 

Para  ganda. 

a  Kuhla  isikoko. 

KWIZA  GANDA. 

l^nga  isikoko. 

SUGA  GANDA. 

Ama-palo. 

Makusero. 

Amadumbu. 

I-MAPA. 

I-NEMBB. 

Ama-betju. 
Um-subelo. 

I-MEMHYE. 

Ski 


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m 


EHQLISH. 

Skin  (girl's  dress). 


TKBELS. 

Isi-pipi  {or  Isi-bipi). 
I-ncubula. 
(women's  dress).Isi-dwaba. 

I-pahu  (li-ma). 
In-gubo. 
Um-godhla  (mu-mi). 


„    blanket,  n. 
„    sack,  n. 

see  also  "  Sack 
„     thong,  n. 


Skip,  V.  int. 

Skirt  a  hill,  v. 
Skull,  n. 

Skulk,  r.  int.  Nyenya. 

Skutter  (as  rats),  v.  Gk)goza 


Um-cilo  {mu-mi). 

Eqa. 
Qolotja. 

Nciumisa  intaba. 
U-kakayi  {lu-zi). 


Sky,  n. 
^lack,  adj. 

see  also  "  Loose.' 
Slander,  r.  tr. 


I-zulu  {li-ma). 
Xega,  V. 


Ceba.    Hleba. 

Hula  amanga. 

Nyeva. 
Slaughter,  v.  tr.  Hlaba. 

Slave,  n.  Um-Butn. 

I-tiifia  {li-ma). 

Li-noli. 
Sleek,  adj.  Nona,  v. 

Sleep,  n.  Ubu-tofio. 

„     V.  Lala  ubutofio. 

see  also  ''  Doze,"  Ozela. 

„     to  start  in.         Panama. 

>leepy,  adj.  Lobutofio. 

Nzima. 
Slices,  cut  in,  v.  Tlaya.    Tlola. 

Slice  of  meat,  n.         I-qata  {li-ma). 


•lide,  V.  int. 


Tjelega, 


^link,  V.  int.,  see  "Skulk." 
^lip.  V.  int.,  see  "Slide." 
,,    from  the  hand.   Punyuga. 


8HUNX. 
I-SHASHIQO. 
I-HABI.      I-GUPO. 
I-NERE. 
I-NAKU. 
I-DBBHVE. 
I-HOMO. 

M-8UNG0  {mu-mi). 
I-GA8HU  {ri-ma). 

TjURUGA. 
PlYA  NEGOMO. 

I-DEHENYA  {ri-ma). 

I-TETENI. 

Nyanoa. 

I-DENOA  {ri-ma). 
Nganuoa. 

Tjeta. 

Reba  makowa. 

Baya. 

M-RANDA. 

I-NABHA  {ri-ma). 

KORA,  V. 

I- hope, 
Bata  hope. 

GODZIRA. 

totomoga. 
Nehope. 

Bedzenga. 
I-NiNDi  {ri-ma). 

(large). 
I-nango  {ri-ma)  ^ 

(small). 

S<>IK)M(>GA. 
TKDZKMrOA. 


Prnzi'MUOA. 


Sli 


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Smo 


KNGLISH.  T 

Slippery,  be,  v.  int.  Tjelega. 

Slit,  V.  tr.                '  Dabula. 

Slope,  V.  int.  Tezuga. 


„     (of  a  hill),  n.     TIm-teziigo. 
Um-genquga 
Slow  (dilatory),  culj.  Libala,  v. 
Slowly,  adv.  Bega  nempe. 

see  "  Convalescent." 
Slug,  n. 

Sluggishness,  n. 
Sluggard,  n. 

see  "  Idle." 
Sly  fellow,  n. 
Smack  the  lips,  v. 
a  whip. 


Small,  adj. 
Smallpox,  n. 


Um-nenke. 

Isi"densi. 

Li-vila. 

Isi-danda. 

Li-qili. 

Hlaousa  umlomo. 

Kalisa  umcilo. 

Ncinyane. 

Banzana. 

Isi-kwalipane. 

Isi-kwalimbane. 


Smart,  v. 

„      (clever),  adj 


Tjotjozela. 
Luma.    Tja. 
Bukali. 
Hlaganipa,  v. 
Pahlaza. 
Coba  umzimba. 
Gudula  Tunzimba. 
Tlinta  umzimba. 
Sinda  pansi. 
Tlinta  pansi. 
a  skin  (with  Ela  isikoko. 


Smash,  v.  fr. 
Smear  the  body,  v. 


the  floor. 


Smell,  V.  Nuga. 

Zwa. 

Smelt  iron,  v.  Futela  insimbe. 

Smelting  furnace,  n. 
Smile,  V.  int.  Hleg^a. 

Smith  (blacksmith)  n.  I-lala. 
Smoke,  n.  In-tutu. 

.s-ee  also  "  Rise." 
Smoke  tobacco,  v.       Bema  igwai. 


SHUNA. 

Tedza. 

DiMURA. 

Dendeluga 
kunguluga. 
Deruga. 
Ma-hwere.  M-goba. 

I-DUNO.  I-DENDELUGO. 

Fara,  v. 

Ita  mazhuba. 

KoNYEDANGA  {rl-ma). 

I-siMBB  (ri-ma). 

I-VEYA  (ri-ma). 
Ita  itso. 

RiDZA  GASHU. 
DUKWANE. 

I-NUMBA. 

i-nombana. 

Tji-kwangwa. 

Banda. 

RUMA.      TSA. 
TjENJERA,  V. 

Bhanya. 

ZhORA  MBIRI, 


BUWA  PAST. 
DZURURA   PAST. 
DZURA  GANDA. 

NUHWA. 
WlDZA. 
Pfuta  BUTARI. 

i-bira.    m-biri. 

Sega. 

I-MIZHA. 
BU-TSI. 

SUTA  FODYA. 


Smo 


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Snu 


ENGLISH. 

^raoking  horn,  n. 
>inoothe,  v.  tr. 

Smother,  v.  tr. 

^mudge,  V.  tr.' 

see  also ''SoiV 
Snail,  n. 

„      shell,  n. 
Snake,  n. 
Snap  tiugers,  v. 

„     (break),  v.  int. 
iJnare,  v.  tr. 
„     n. 

„      (a      pit      for 
game), 
(falling  block). 
M      (twigs       and 
noose       for 
birds). 
Snarl,  v,  int. 

see  also  "  Growl." 
Snatch,  v.  tr. 
Sneak,  v.  int. 
"^neeze,  v. 
Sniflf  (of  dogs),  i\ 
„     (up  snuff,  etc.). 


k Snore,  v.  int. 
Bnort,  see  "  Sneeze." 
Bnout,  n. 
Snuff,  n. 
.,      to  take,  V.  tr. 
„      up  remains  of 
a  "  pinch." 
to  grind. 

„     to  give,  V.  tr. 
„      box,  n. 
small. 


I-gndu  (li-ma). 
Lolona. 
Tjelezega,  r 
Kama.    Hitja. 

Ona. 

Ninda. 

Um-nenki  {mu-mi). 

In-kumba. 

I-nyoga. 

Tjaya  umu-nwe. 

Dansula. 

Tiya. 

Um-tiyo. 

I-hopo. 

IJm-knhla  {mu-mi). 
Um-jibila  {mu-mi). 


Hwapela. 

Tatela. 
Nyenya. 
Timula. 
Tunata. 
Bema  igivai. 
Fola  igwai. 
Hotja  igwai. 
Hoqa. 


Im-pumulo. 
I-grwai  ili-ma). 
Fola  igwai. 
Kwica  igwai. 

Cola  igwai. 
Sila  igwai. 
Bemisa.    Tjiyela. 
Um-fugo  { mu-mi). 
Um-fece  {mu-nu). 


8HUHA. 
I-GONANOMBE(rt-Wia). 
DZURA. 

BUYANA.      TbDZA,  V. 
DZIPA. 
FUMBA. 
ISA. 

I-IIOMBA. 

Maibehomba. 

I-NYOGA. 
RiDZA  MABOKO. 

Teya. 

I-HUZHA. 

MU-KUNI. 
RU-GOMBE. 

vurumira. 

bvutira.    torera. 
Nyanqa. 

tsimura.  hotsira. 
Femedza.    Fefeta. 

SlTTA  FODYA. 
NONWA  FODYA. 
PfUTA  FODYA. 

Ma-kwiriri  (n.),  e.g. 
V  namakwiriri  = 
he  snores. 

Mi-no. 

I-FODYA  {ri-ma). 

SUTA  FODYA. 
FbFBTA  FODYA. 

GWIYA  FODYA. 

SUTIDZA. 
TjI-BAKO. 

M-FBiiLE  (mu-mi). 

L 


So 


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Son 


ENGLISH. 

TEBKLE. 

SHUNA. 

So,  adv. 

Njalo,  e.g.    Gu 

Kakare.    Daro. 

7 

njalo=it  is  so= 

ZWA  KA  DARO. 

„  great. 

Ngaga. 

Ngapa. 

„  small. 

Nganana. 

Ngapana. 

„  many.) 
„  much./ 

Ngaga. 

Ngapa. 

Ti. 

Di. 

A   boy    so    big! 

Umfana  nngaga ! 

Mkomana  u  ri 

(showing). 

ngapa ! 

:^^OMBE  DZI  DI ! 

So  many  cattle ! 

Inkomo  zi  ti ! 

(showing). 

Soak,  V.  tr. 

Enya. 

Shasha. 

„     V.  int. 

Neta. 

Na. 

see  also  "  Steep." 

Soap,  n. 

TJm-lota  {mu-mi). 

I-ROTA  {ri-ma). 

Soft,  adj. 

Butagataga. 

Nyoro. 

Soften,  V.  tr. 

Tambisa. 

Nyorobisa. 

Softness,  n. 

Ubu-tagataga. 

BU-NYORONYORO. 

Soil,  V.  tr. 

Ninda.    Ona. 

ISA.     BOMA.     ZaDZA. 

„    n. 

In-hlabati. 

M-SETjE  {mu-mi). 

)j 

I-vu  {ri-ma). 

„    (sandy). 

Isi-Mabati. 

M-SETJE.    Ivu. 
M-KUTU  {mu-mi). 

„    (red). 

Isi-bomvu. 

M-KULA  {mu-mi). 

„     (black). 

Isi-daga. 

I-KAKATA.     I-DOBORO. 

Solder,  n. 

I-nuso. 

Soldier,  n. 

I-buti  {U-ma). 
*'  I-soji." 

Solitary,  adj. 

...odwa,  ...edwa. 

...OGA. 

Lesizufiu. 

Shurigirwa,  V. 

e.g.,  I  only=Ni  fi.e- 

dwa= 

Ndi  ri  ndoga. 

Some,  adj. 

...nye.  Abantuban 

-    ...MNWE. 

ye,  some  people = 

Banu  bamnwe. 

Somebody,  n. 

Umu-ntu. 

MU-NU. 

Something,  n. 

Ulu-to. 

I-NUMBI.      TjI-NU. 

Son,  n. 

In-dodana. 

Um-fana. 

M-lisana. 

''UmfokaMhlaba. 

"  M-KOMANA. 

=  son  of  Umhlaba 

I. 

Song,  TO. 

Isi-hlabelo. 

RU-OMEO. 

In-goma. 

RU-IYO. 

„      war  song. 

I-hubo  {U-ma). 

I-ngonlo. 

Soo 


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Spa 


ENGLISH. 

TEBKLE. 

8HUMA. 

Soon,  adr. 

Masinya,  e.g.  Come  Gwazo.    Zwinu. 

back    soon  =  Buya 

masinya = 

DZOGA  GWAZOGWAZO. 

Soot,n. 

Umu-li. 

Tji-nai. 

Soothe,  V.  tr. 

Tnlisa. 

Nyaradza. 

Ncibiligisa. 

Nyorobedza. 

Sorcerer,  n. 

Um-tagati. 
Isi-londa. 

M-ROYI. 

Sore,  n. 

Tji-ronda. 

„    (blister). 

I-tjatjaza  {li-ma). 

I-MONE  (ri-7na). 

M    adj. 

Lobuhlunu. 

Nb-dzimbo. 

Sorry,  to  be,  v.  int. 

Dabuga. 

DiMUGA. 

Sorrowful,  to  be,  v. 

Danisa. 

DZIRA. 

Swiba. 

Kala  (cry). 

Tjema  (cry). 

^Sort  out,  V.  tr. 

Ketisa. 

Sharadza. 

pBort,«. 

U-hlobo  {lu-zi). 

RU-DZI. 

Sot,  n. 

Isidagwa.   Isi-dagi 

.  U  NEBUSUGWA. 

Soul,  71. 

XJ-moya  {nui-7ni}. 

M-OYO  (mu-mi). 

Um-pefumnlo   (wu- 

Mnw-eya  (mu-nii). 

mi). 

Ma-femero. 

Sound    (as    rushing 

Duma. 

RlRA. 

water),  v.  int. 

„    (as  the  voice  or 

Hlogoma. 

TiNIRA. 

a  bell). 

Eala. 

RiDZA. 

„     (as  of  bees,  etc.) 

.  Tjitja, 
Um-smdo. 

No  A. 

..     n. 

I-znoBA  (ri-ma). 

U-dumo  {lii-zi). 

I-TJIYA.      RU-ZHA. 
I-MEREMERE. 

Soup,  n. 

Um-hluzi  {mu-mi). 

MU-TO. 
N-DUBIIYE. 

Sour,  become,  v.  int. 

Hloba. 

Tjiruga. 

„      milk,  n. 

Ama-si. 

M-KAKA  MGOBVU. 

Source  of  a  river,  n. 

Lapa  gu  zalwa  um- 
fula. 

Pa  no  zwargwa 

KWIZI. 

South,  adj. 

Ezansi. 
Isi-nefiisimn,  n. 

Zasi. 

Sow,  r. 

Hlanyela. 

Kukuba  (to  sow  a 
socond  sowing). 

Zwara. 

Space,  //. 

Um-kati  (nut-mi). 

Tji-oara. 

«ce'' Interval,""! 

distance." 

Space     of     cleared  Indawo  e  cajwayo. 

I-GOMBO  (for  a 

ground),  n. 

garden) 

Spa 


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Spi 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Space  (left  vacant, 

In-dawo. 

BU-GARA. 

or  enclosed). 

Um-dana  {mn-nii). 

„    within  a  space, 

Ili-ci. 

RU-BAHE. 

Spade,  n. 

.  I-kuba  elamakiwa. 

I-BADZA  {ri-ma). 

Span  in,  v.  tr. 

Bopela. 

SUNGIRA. 

„    out,  V.  tr. 

Kumula. 

Shomora. 

Tugulula. 

SUNUNGURA. 

„    as  a  bridge,  v.i. 

.  Gunsnihala. 
In-hlansi. 

Spark  (of  fire),  n. 

I-BARi  {ri-ma). 

I-SASi  (ri-ma). 

Sparkle,  v.  int. 

Kazimula. 

Naima.    Penya. 

Sparrow,  n. 

In-taga. 
I-fefe  {li-ma). 

Ka-nzwidhla. 

Sparrow-hawk,  n. 

Lu-helwane. 

RU-BANGU. 

I-matehene. 

Ka-rukodzi. 
Ka-gondamaswino. 

Spasm,  n. 

In-kwashu. 

I-SWOTO.  SWOTEWA,  V. 

Speak,  V. 

Kuluma. 

Reba.    Reberbga. 
Rebetega.     Bhere- 

GETA. 

Speak  for,  v. 

Kulnmela. 

Rebera. 

„      slowly,  V, 

Kuluma     u     begs 

L  Reba  u  iTA  mazhuba, 

nempe. 
„      imperfectly  as  Kiliza. 
in  a  foreign 
language. 
Spear,  n.  Um-konto. 

„     V.  tr.  Gwaza. 

„     to  throw,  V.  tr.  Ciba  umkonto. 
Species,  n.  U-hlobo  (lu-zi). 

Speck,  n.  In-hlamvana. 

Speech,  n.  Ugu-kuluma. 

Ul-imi  (lu-zi). 
Speed,  n.  I-jubane  (li-ma). 

see  also  "  Quick,"  "  Rapid." 
Spider,  n.  Is-ayobe. 

Spider's  web,  n.  TJbu-lembu. 


Spill,  V.  tr. 


Cita. 


Spin  (cotton,  etc.),  v.  Pota. 
Spinach,  wild,  n.        Im-buya. 


I-PFUMO  (ri-ma). 
Baya. 
Kanda  pfumo. 

RU-DZI. 

GU-REBA. 

RU-RIMI. 

RU-NO.      I-DOBO. 

RU-BIRO.      M-SHOKA. 

TjI-BUBE.      TjI-FURU. 

I-TANDEMTANDE 

(ri-ma), 
I-DANDADZi  (ri-mxi). 
Tebura, 
Mnraya, 

KOSHA. 


I 


(     U9    ) 


Spr 


K2fOLI8H.  TKBKLK. 

Spine,  n.  Um-gogodhla    {inu- 

ini). 
Spirit,  n.,  see  "  Soul,"  "  Shade,"  '*  Ghost." 
Spirt  (as    from   the  Dzaga. 
mouth),  V.    Cinsa. 
Spit,  V.  Kafula. 

Eafala  mate. 
see  also  "  Expectorate." 
Splash  water,  v  tr.    Tjayela  amanzi. 

„    through  mud,  r.Daxazela  esidageni. 
Splice,  V.  tr.  Tanda. 

Splinter,  n.  U-vamva  {lu-zi). 

U-cezu  {lu-zi). 
Split  (wood),  V.  tr.      Banda. 

(feathers),  v  tr.  Daza. 


Spoil,  V.  tr.  Ona. 

Onisa. 
Spoon,  n.  U-kezu  [lu-zi). 

Spoor,  n.  Ama-sonda. 

,,     to  follow,  L*.     Landa  amasondo. 
Sport,  V.  int.  Dhlala. 

„     (hunt),  V.         Jama.    Zinela. 
^         „       n.         I-iumo. 
Spot,  n.,  see  "  Dot,"  ''  Place." 
Spout  out,  V  act.        Dzaea. 
Sprain,  v.  tr.  Apuia.     Nyela. 

Spread  (increase),  v.i.  Anda. 
(of  a  sore).       Anda. 

Pipidhla. 
news.  Caya  indaba. 

..     blanket  to  dry.  Caya  ingubo. 

Enega  ingubo. 
..     a  mat  Andhlala  icansi. 

„     out  grass  (to  Andhlala  utjani. 
dry). 
Spring,  V.  int.  Eqa. 

„     forthof  water,  Kopoza. 
„     back, rebound,  Jubuluga. 
Tanya, 
a  leak.  Vuza. 

„     (the season),  n.  Isi-limo. 

Gu  hluma  izihlahla. 


8HUMA. 

m-shongoshonoo. 
m-zongosa. 

Pfira. 

SWIPA. 

Pfa  mate. 
Pfira  mate. 

Tsatsira  mvura. 

DiRA  MVURA. 

POMBA. 
RU-BAXZU. 
I-KWAXZU. 
KWAMURA. 

Banzura. 

Parura. 

IsA.    Tadza. 

Tjinya. 

eu-go.     ru-gwaku. 

RU-SHOGA. 

RONDA  rusho(;a.      . 

DZANA.      TaMBA. 
ViMA. 


SwiPA. 

VlTNA.      KUBADZA. 

Wanda. 

MS  W  AUG  A. 

Raxyexga. 

NiGA  MASHOKO. 

Nig  A  XGUBO. 

War  A  BOXDE. 
Pasaxura  buhwa. 

Tjuruga.    A<;iii\ 

BVIRIRA. 

DZUXGURUGA. 

TlNUGA. 

BVINZA. 

I-NAGA. 

Gu  TUSOA  MITI. 


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ENGLISH.  TEBELE. 

Spring  (of  water).  Um-tombo  {mu-mi). 

„      (of  a  trap).  Um-tjibila  {mu-mi). 

„     hare,  n.  U-mayelane  {lu-zi). 

Sprinkle  (water),  v.t.  Fafaza. 

„    (salt,  etc.),  V.  ^r.  Tjwaya. 
Sprout,  V.  int.  Hluma. 

Spur  (of  a  cock),  n.     Im-nondo. 

Um-qogodo  {mu-mi) 
Spurn,  V.  tr.  Delela. 

see  also  "  Despise."  Xotja. 
Sputter  (as    boiling  Xapazela. 

water),  v.  Pupuma. 

Spy,  V.  tr.  Hlola. 

„    w.  I-hloli  {li-ma). 

Squall,  V.  int.  Kala. 

„      of  wind,  n.     Isi-vnfiuzane. 


Squash,  v.  tr. 
Squat,  V.  int. 

Squeak,  v.  int. 
Squeeze,  v.  tr. 


BoMoza. 
dotjama. 

Eala. 

Bandezela. 

Cindezela. 


„     (wring). 
Squint,  v.  int. 


Kama. 

Amehlo  ayatjilana, 
I-iixwala=a  person 
who  squints. 
Stab,  V.  tr.  Hlaba.    Gwaza. 

Buguda. 
Staff,  n.  Um-qwai  (mu-mi). 

see  "Rod,"  "Stick."  U-dondolo  (lu-zi). 
Stage  (for  watching  In-galane. 
corn),  n 


Stagger,  v.  int. 

Stake,  n. 

Stale,  adj. 
Stalk  game,  v.  tr. 


Tatazela.    Daizela. 
duqazela. 
Isi-bonda. 
Isi-godo. 
Dala. 

Nyenyela   inyama- 
zane. 


SHUNA. 
I-TSIME. 
RU-GOMBE. 

i-nire.-   i-kwizu. 
Shasha.  Mnraya. 
Mnwamnwaza. 
Nyenyira.    Rung  a. 

TUNGA. 
TjIM-BE. 

SODZA. 

ZWIDZA.      TaNDA. 

Fanza.    Gwata. 
Shapaira,    Tutuma. 
Shora. 
I-SHORi  (ri-ma). 

RlRA.      TjEMA. 

I-MEPO. 

Tj-AMPUPUDZI. 

Ka-mungwe. 
Bhanya. 

FUNYA.     TuMBA. 
TUNUMARA. 
TjEMA.      RlRA. 

Bandidzira. 

dzanyidzira. 

tsambidzira. 

SWINA. 

Meso  a  no  REYANA. 


Baya. 

M-DONZO. 
M-HARAKO. 

I-DARA  (ri-ma), 

DZUGUNYIGA. 

I-BANGO  (ri-m,a). 
I-DANDA  (ri-ma). 
Kare. 
Nyanga  muka. 


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I 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SUUKA. 

Stalk  (dry,  of  mealier 

j,U-Malia(/i^-2e). 

RU-SHANGA. 

etc.),  n. 

I-GONJE  {ri-ma.) 

„     of  grass,  n. 

TJ-hlafia  Iwotjani. 
Ubu-tjani. 

RU-HWA. 

„    of  pumpkin,  n. 

Ifigono  yetana. 

M-GONYO  YENANGA. 

Stallion,  n. 

In-kunzi  yepiza. 

I-HANDIRA. 

Stammer,  v. 

Kakamela. 

Netjirimi,  adj. 
Kakoma. 

Stammerer,  n. 

Im-bebebi. 

MU-KOKOMI. 

Stamp  corn,  v.  tr. 

Giga  amabele. 

DZURA  MAPFUNDE. 

„     clothes  (  =  man 

-  Nyatela  amalembu. 

TSAMBA  JIRA. 

gle). 

TSIGA  JIRA. 

Stamping  block,  n. 

In-gi^a, 

I-DURI. 

,,         pole,  71. 

Um-ffigo. 
Vimba  igazi. 

Mu-si. 

Stanch  blood,  v.  tr. 

DZIBA  ROPA. 

Stand,  V. 

Ma,    imper.    mana 
and  ema. 

MiRA. 

„      firm. 

(Una.    Simana. 

SiMA.      SiMBA. 

M      up. 

Sug^ima. 

MiRIGA. 

„      (endure). 

Begezela. 

Nyarara. 

„      in  line. 

Enza  uluhlu. 

Ita  RUNDA. 

Qela. 

Talabuoa. 

„      up  for  a  person. 

Mela  umuntu. 

MiRIRA  MUNU. 

Star,  71. 

In-kanyezi. 

I-nyenyedzi. 

„     morning. 

In-kwekwizi. 

I-NYAMA8ASA. 

„    evening. 

I-celankobi. 

I-MASA8B. 

Stars,  "  Pleiades,"  7j. 

,  Isi-limela. 

M-TANATU. 

„      in       "  Orion's 

i  In-gulube. 

N-JJLRI. 

sword." 

„      in      "  Orion's 

i  Izi-nja. 

Im-bha. 

belt." 

Stare  at,  v.  tr. 

Bnga. 

Nanoanidza. 

Talaza. 

Tarisa. 

Start  (on  a  .journey), 

Suga. 

MiRIGA. 

?'.  int. 

ftofia  (suddenly). 

SlMUGA. 

„     in  fright. 

Etuga. 

VUNDUOA. 

«eca/»o**  Sleep.' 

> 

TOTOMOGA. 

„    up  (as  game). 

Vuga. 

MUOA. 

StarUe,  v.  tr. 

Etusa. 

VUNDUDZA. 
TOTOMODZA. 

Starve,  v.  int. 

Fa  fiendhlala. 

Fa  nezhara. 

Bulawa  ipa&o. 

BURAWA  ZHARA. 

State,  n.,  see  "  Condition." 


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SNGLISH. 

TEBBLE. 

SHUNA. 

Station,  n. 

Umu-zi. 

MU-SHA. 

In-dawo. 

BU-GARU. 

Stay  (sit,  abide),  v. 

Hlala. 

Gara. 

„    (wait). 

Sala. 

TSARA. 

„    (prop),  n. 

In-siga. 

M-BIRU. 

Steadfast,!     ,. 
Steady,      j^-^- 

aina,  V. 

SlMBA,  V. 

Steal,  V.  tr. 

Eba.    Tata.    Huga, 
Qwaga  (of  children) 
Hwita  (when  owner 
sees). 

.  Ba.    Tapa.    Tora. 

Steam,  n 

Intutu  yamanzi. 

MU-TSI  WEMVURA. 

„      engine,  n. 

I-sitima. 

Steep  in  water,  v.  tr. 

Enya  emanzini. 

Nyiga  mumvura. 

Netisa  fiamanzi. 

Nyuridza  nemvura, 

Tambisa  iiainanzi. 

„      place,  71.,  .966  " 

Slope." 

Steinbok,  n. 

I-nqina. 
Is-ahlunwane. 

I-MENE. 

„      Gry  steinbok. 

TiMBA  {ri-ma). 

Stench,  n. 

U-hlofu  {lu-zi). 

GU-NUHWA. 

see  "  Odour." 

Step,  V.  int. 

Nyatela. 

TSIGA. 

„    up. 

Kwela. 

KWIRA. 

„    down. 

Ehlela. 

BURUGA. 

Ehliga. 

Deruga. 

„    backward. 

Hamba  nyovane. 

Enda  neshure. 
Famba  mzongoga. 

SUDUBUGA. 

Sterility,  n. 

I-MANJE  {ri-ma). 

Stew,  V.  tr. 

Pega. 

BiGA. 

Stick,  n. 

Ulu-ti. 

Tji-kuni. 

„      "Shillelagh." 

In-tofia. 

I-swiMBO  {ri-ma). 

.,      "kerry"with  In-dngu. 

I-SWIMBO. 

knob. 

,J      long  walking. 

TJ-dondolo  {lu-zi). 

N-DONZO. 

Um-qwai  {mu-mi). 

M-BATA. 

.,      of  shield. 

Um-gobo  {mu-mi). 

„       for       stirring 

•  I-pini  {li-ma). 

M-GOTI. 

the  pot. 

„      for      digging 

:  Isi-mbo. 

Tji-gawa. 

holes. 

Tji-raya. 

,,      in     a     cow's 

;  Um-kala  {mu-mi). 

Gw-ahuri. 

nose. 

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ENGLISH.  TKBELE. 

Stick  {tidhere),v.  inf.  Namatela. 
„      in  (of  a  needle),  Hlaba. 
„      in  the  soil,  r.i.  Hlomega. 
.,  „    V.  tr.  Hloma. 

„      (in  the  throat),  Hitja. 

V.  int. 
„      (in  the  mud,  of  Banjwa. 
awagon),  t?.e. 
Sticky,  ftdj.  Lnnama,  v. 

Stiff,  culj.  Lukuni. 

Stifle,  V.  tr,  Kama. 

Still,  adv.  Sa  used  as  an  aua:.  v. 

e.(/.  Ni  sa  gula,  =  I 
am  still  iil  = 
Sting,  V.  tr.  Luma. 


„      n. 
Stingy,  adj. 
Stink,  V.  inf. 
Stint,  V.  tr. 
Stir  the  pot,  v.  tr. 

„    the  fire. 

„     up  water. 

„     up  a  row. 


Stirring  stick,  n. 
Stitch,  V.  tr. 

„      in  the  side,  n. 
Stock  (handle),  n. 
Stomach,  n. 


U-donsi  (lu-zi). 
Ncitjana,  v. 
Nuga. 
Ncitia. 

Bonda  imbiza. 
Kwezela  nmlilo. 
Dufia  amanzi. 
Piga  inkani. 
Xabanisa. 

I-pini  {li-ma). 
Tufia. 
Isi-hlabo. 
Um-pini  (inU'nii). 
Isi-su 


„      contents     of  IJm-swani  (wim-wi). 
slaughtered     ani- 
mal's. 
Stone,  n.  Hi-tje. 

„    for  the  heartli,  n.Ama-sego,  pi. 
„     of    corn     mill, 

lower  large.     Ili-tje  logiisila. 
„    upper  small.       XJm-'pohoto   in u -mi). 
Stony,  adj.  Lamatje. 


8HUKA. 

Namatira. 
Baya. 

SiMIGA  DZIGA. 
BaYIRIRA  SIMIRA. 

tsindira. 
Kapita. 

Batwa. 

Nambuga,  v. 

GUGUTU. 
DZIPA. 

TjA.    Tji. 

NdI  TJA  GWARA. 

Ndurira. 

SURIRA. 
M-BORA. 

Nyima,  V. 

NUHWA. 

Nyima. 

KODZONGA  HARI. 
KUTSIDZIRA  MOTO. 

Bvongodza  MVURA. 
Ita  daro. 
Ita  nyaya. 

GWISANISA. 
M-GOTI. 

Pfuma.    Sona. 
Tji-bayo. 

M-PINI. 
I-MIMBA. 
I-NUMBU. 
BU-RA. 


I-BHYE  (ri-ma). 
Ma-pfiwa,  pi. 

GW-IYO. 
HW-IYO.  . 

Namabhye. 


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EMQLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Stool.  V.  int. 

Ya  fiapandhle. 
Ya  etafeni. 

Enda  gunzhe. 

„        71. 

Isi-hlalo. 

Tji-garo. 

Stoop,  V.  int. 

Kotama. 

KONDAMA. 

Stooping,  to  go,  V.  int.  Totoba. 

Nangaira. 

Stop  (hinder),  v.  tr. 

Tinta. 

DZORA.      DZIBISA. 

Vimbela. 

Tina. 

„    a  hole  or  gap 

,  Vimbela  isikala. 

DZIBIRA  TJIBURI. 

„    a  road,  v.  tr. 

Vimbela  indhlela. 

DZIBIRA  NZHIRA. 

Shoshera  nzhika. 

„    cease  to  go,  v.i 

.  Ema. 

MiRA. 

„    cause  to,  v.  tr. 

Misa. 

MiRIDZA. 

„    (at  a  place),  v.  tr.  Hlala.    Sala. 

Gara.    Tsara. 

„     (leave  off). 

Yegela. 
,  Pelisa.    aeda. 

Eega. 

„     (put  an  end  to), 

Pedza. 

Stopper,  n. 

Isi-vimbo. 

Tji-dzibiro. 

Store      house      for  Im-palane. 

shields,  n» 

Stork,  n. 

Ili-ngabuzane. 

I-DAMBIDZAMROBI 

{ri-ma). 

Storm,  n. 

Isi-pepo. 

Lmepo. 

see  also  "  Gale." 

Story,  n. 

I-pufio  {li-ma). 

I-NAWU. 

In-daba. 

Ma-shoko. 

Stout  (strong),  adj. 

aata. 

SiMBA,  V. 

Lamandhla. 

GOBVU. 

„     (corpulent). 

Nona,  V. 
Gabela. 

KORA,  V. 

Straddle,  v.  int. 

Taswa. 

Straggle,  v.  int. 

Citega. 

Parara. 

Straight,  adj. 

Qonda.v.  Ti  tlwi,  e.^r.  Eurama,  v.,  Ti  tasa. 

Indhlela  iyaqonda, 

,  NZHIRA     YA     KA    RU- 

i  ya  ti  tlwi.    The 

RAMA  I  TI  TASA. 

road  is  straight. 

Straighten  a  stick,  v. 

.  Fusa  uluti. 

Strain  (beer),  v.   tr. 

Cefia.    Hluza. 

SWINA.      MiMINA. 

„    in  vomiting,  i?.2.Goiiyiila. 

RUTSA. 

„^  in  dysentery. 

Kanula. 

GOMERA. 

Strainer,  n. 

Isi-hluzo. 

TjI-SUNGURO. 

Tji-swinu. 

Stranger,  n. 

0  wemizi. 
0  wezizwe. 

Strap,  n. 

Um-cilo  {mu-mi). 

I-GASHU  {ri-ma). 

U-zwezwe  {lu-zi). 

RU-ANDA. 

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ENGLISH. 

Straw,  n. 

see  "  Reeds." 
Stray,  v.  int. 
Streak,  n. 
Stream,  n. 

Strength,  n. 
Strengthen,  r.  t7\ 
Stretch,  v.  tr.,  see  ' 
,,        out  hand. 


TEBKLE. 

U-tjani  {bu). 

Ama-hlafia. 

Tnha. 

Umu-dwa. 

Isi-fndhlana. 

Ama-ndhla. 
Niga  amandhla. 

Elula  isandhla. 


„       at  one's  ease,  Enaba. 
V.  int. 

„       after  sleep.  Lulama. 

Strew,  V.  tr.  Cita. 

Strife,  n.  In-kani. 

Strike,  v.  tr.  Beta.  Kanda.  Tjaya. 

,,     (of  the  sun).  Beta.    Balela. 

String,  n.  In-tambo. 


Strip  off  skin,  v.  tr. 
„     off  hair. 
„     off  bark. 


„     oflf  thatch. 
„    offmealies. 

„    naked. 

„    of  calico,  n. 

„    (of  a  garden). 
Strips,   to  cut   into. 

V.  tr. 
Strive,  v.  int. 
Stroke,  v.  tr. 
Strong,  adj. 

Strong  place,  a,  n. 
Struggle,  V.  int. 


Hlinza  inkomo. 
Fusa  uboya. 
Ebula  inxoza. 
Hluba  inxoza. 
Fusa  inxoza. 
Xebula  inxoza. 
Fuza  indhlu. 
Hulula  umumbu. 

Hlnbula  iziqogo. 

In-daza. 
I-qele  {li-ma). 
In-dima. 
Befia  ( isikoko). 
Tlaya  (inyama). 
Zama.    Lifia. 
Esula. 
Lamandhla. 
data,  V. 
I-nqaba. 
Tjibiliga. 


BHUHA. 
BU-HWA. 

Ma-shaSa. 

TSABUGA. 
M-TSET8B. 
KWI-ZANA. 
RU-KOBA. 

Ma-simba, 

SiMBISA. 

Tamura  boko. 
Tasanura  boko. 
Tandabara. 

Tambanudza, 
Tebura. 
I-maka.  I-daro. 

I-NYAYA. 

BoNDA.  Pfura.  Roba. 
Pisa. 

M-SUNGO. 

Mu-koshi  {mu-mi). 

VlYA  NOMBE. 
BVURA  MAKUSI. 

Buura  qodzi. 
subura  godzi. 


Pfurunyura  imba. 
Tjogonyora 

tjibakwe. 

BiSA  HANZU. 
SUBURA  HANZU. 
RU-NDAZA. 
N-JIRA. 
N-DIMA.  . 

Bedzenoa. 

Idza.  Nyemudza. 

PI8IOA. 

Namasimba. 

GOBVU.      SiMBA,  V. 

I-GOMO. 

DZUGUNTIQA. 


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£NOLI8H. 

TEBKLE. 

SHDNA. 

Stuff  (as  a  bag  with  Hlohla. 

Paga. 

corn),  V.  tr. 

TSOGERA. 

Stuffed  up    (as    the  Vimbana       (impu- 

■   DZIRIRA. 

nose  with  a  cold) 

mulo). 

V.  inL 

Stumble,  v.  int. 

Kubega. 

KUNWA. 

Stump  of  a  tree,  n. 

Isi-punzi  sesihiahla.  Tji-gwenzi  tjomuti. 

Isi-qu  sesihiahla. 

GUDZA  ROMUTI. 

„      of  a  tooth. 

Im-pande  yezinyo. 

MUDZI  WEZINO. 

Stupid  (person),  n.,  see  "  Fool." 

Stutter,  see  "  Stammer." 

Subdue,  v.,  see  "  Overcome." 

Submit,  V.  int. 

Konza.    Vumela. 

BVUMIRA. 

Substance,  n. 

Um-zimba. 

M-BIRI. 

Succeed,  v.,  see  "Obtain,"  "Overcome." 

„       one  another  Elamana. 

Teberana. 

in  birth. 

Landelana. 

Suck  (of  infants),  v. 

Munya. 

Mnwa. 

„     (of  calves,  etc.), 

,  Anyisa. 

Mnwa. 

„     as    through    a 

,  Hubula. 

PUTA.      SWETA. 

pipe),  V.  tr. 

„     (as  a  sweet),  v. 

Mumnza. 

:^USUNA. 

Suddenly,  adv. 

Kanye. 

Kamnwe. 

Hlaluga,?;.  (=to  ap- 

pear suddenly). 

Suffer,  V.  int. 

Hlagazega. 

TSOTSOMERGWA. 

Sufficient,  adj. 

Nefii. 

Zhinzhi. 

Suffocate,  v. 

Hitja.    Kama. 

FUMBA.      DZIPA. 

Suitable,  be,  v.  int. 

Fanela. 

Fanira. 
Enzana. 

Sulk,  V.  int. 

Donda. 

Nobusimbe,  adj. 

Sinama. 

TSAMNRA. 

Sultry  weather,  n. 

Isi-kudumezi. 

Ma-dziya. 

Summer,  n. 

I-hlobo  {li-ma). 

I-ZHiZHA  {ri-ma). 

Summit,  n. 

I-hlogo. 

M-SORO. 

Summon,  v.  tr. 

Biza. 

Dana. 

Memeza. 

Shobedza. 

Sun,  n. 

I-lafia  {li-ma). 

I-ZHUBA  {ri-ma). 
I-zwari  {ri-ma). 

Sunbeams,  n. 

Indhlela  zelafia. 

Misebe  yezhuba. 

Sunday,  n. 

Ilafia  elikulu. 

I-ZHUBA  KURU. 

Sunset,  n. 

Intjonalana. 

GU  BVIRIRA  ZHUBA. 

Sunrise,  n. 

Impumalatia,. 

GU  Bud  A  ZHUBA. 

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ENGLISH.                                        TKBEI.E. 

BHUNA. 

Superintend  boys,  v.  Linda   abafana 

RiNDA  BAKOMANA. 

tr.          {or  izibeleki). 

„          work.      Pata  nmsebenzi. 

Bata  BASA. 

Superior,    orf/.,    see  ''Surpass.' 

Supplj',  V.  tr.               Pa. 

Niga. 
Support  (as  a  pillar),  Segela. 
V.  tr. 
„    a  feeble  person.  Pata  Tununtu. 

Pa. 

DZIGIDZA. 

Nangaidza  munu. 

see  also  "  Bear." 

„    (nourish).            Ondhla. 

Rera. 

„    n.                       In-siga. 

M-BIRU. 

„    (forked  pole).      I-baxa  (li-via). 

I-MANDI. 

Suppose,  V.  ifit.           Ti. 

Ti. 

5ec"  Think." 

Suppress,  V.  tr.            Ahlula. 

KONA. 

see  also  "Overcome." 

Suppurate,  v.               Bibidhla. 

BOBODA. 

see  ai.to  "  Discharge." 

Sure,  adj.                     Cliiia,  v. 

SiMBA,  V. 

«€€  a^o  "  Certain."  Gu  qiiiile  =  it  is 

sure  = 

ZWA  KA  SIMBA. 

Surely,  adv.                [fi'oqoto. 

ZOKWADI. 

Sibili. 

GWAZO. 

Surireon,  n.                  I-nyafia. 

I-naSga. 

-      \,adj.                  Lolaka. 

Nehasha. 

-name,  w.                Isi-bono. 

M-TUPO. 

Surpass,  v.                    Dhlula. 

Pfubura,  Pinda. 

The  comparative  degree  is  expressed  in 

.several  ways,  especially 

by  the  use  of  "gn,"  " ou,"  see  "Sentences,"  section  9. 

Surprise,  v.  tr.            Mafialisa. 

Shamidza. 

Surrender,  v.  tr.          Nigela. 

Pa. 

„      oneself.           Zinigela. 

Zl-PA. 

Surround  (as  an  im-  Hanqa. 

GWASHA.      PlYA. 

pi),  V.  tr. 

„   (as  people  sitting  Pabla. 

PlYA. 

round  an  in- 

Komba. 

duna). 

„   («8  with  a  rope).  Zufielezela. 

Tkndenedza. 

POTEREDZA. 

Swmllow,  71.                U-konjane  (lu-zi). 

„       V.  tr,            Ginya. 

Mbdza. 

Swamp,  n.                   Ama-xapozi. 

Ma-tbte. 

«C«"BQg." 

Swa 


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ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Swarm  of  bees,  n. 

Isi-xugn  senyosi. 

I-NUMBU  YENYOTJI. 

Sway  to  and  fro,  v. 

Nemberera.    ' 

int. 

Swear,  v.  int. 

Fu&a. 

PiGA.                1 
DZIYA.           ^ 

Sweat,  V.  int. 

Ginqa.    Juluga. 

Tuguta. 

NURUGA. 

„     n. 

Isi-tugutugn. 
Tanyela. 

I-DziYA  (ri-ma). 

Sweep,  V.  tr. 

TSWAIRA. 

Sweet,  adj. 

Mnandi. 

Naka,  v. 

„      potato,  71.,  see 

:  "Potato." 

„      reed,  n. 

I-mfe. 

I-BHE  (ri-ma). 

Swell,  V.  int. 

Vuvuga. 
.  I-tumba. 

ZWIMBA. 

Swelling  (tumour),  n 

M-OTA  {mu-mi) ;  pi. 

MOTA. 

Swerve,  v.  int. 

Pambuga. 

TSABUGA. 

Swift,  adj. 

Lejubane. 

NO-MSHOKA. 

see  also  "  Rapid." 

Swim,  V.  int. 

Hlamba. 

Shamba. 

Ita  mtjayira. 

Swindle,  v.  tr. 

Dhla.    Yefia. 

Dya.    Tjengedza. 

Swing,  V.  tr. 

Lefia. 

Nemberera. 

Switch,  n. 

U-swazi  {lu-zi). 

I-SHAMU  (ri-ma). 

Swoon,  V.  int. 

Fa. 

Fa. 

Qalega. 

Batwa  nedzwiyo. 

Sympathize,  v.  int. 

Kuza(  =  comfort). 

Teta. 

Zwela  buhlufiu. 

NSKWIRA  BUGWADZI, 

Syringe,  v.  tr. 

Tsagisa. 

T 

SWIPA. 

Table,  n. 

In-galane. 

I-DARA  {ri-ma). 

Tail,  n. 

Um-sila. 

Mnw-isi. 

Isi-sila  (of  a  bird). 

MU-SKWI. 

„    between       the  Subela  umsila. 

BiNDIRA  MNWISI. 

legs,  to  put  V. 

Tails      (ornamental  Imi-nenyezane. 

Ma-mbvabva. 

male  attire),  n. 

Ma-tjobo, 

Take,  v.  tr. 

Tata. 

TORA. 

„      (receive). 

Amugela. 

Gamutjira. 

„      away. 

Susa. 

BiSA. 

„      off  some   fire. 

Susa  mlilo. 

BURA  MOTO. 

„      off  the  pot. 

Epula  imbiza. 

BURA  HARI. 

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ENQLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SHUMA. 

Take  leave. 

Valelisa. 

Onega. 

„      heed. 

aapela.  Papa.  Bona.TARisA.    Bona. 

„      out  thorns. 

Bafiala  ameva. 

TOMBORA  MIWA. 

„      part  with. 

Hlafianyela. 

Shangaxira. 

KUTSIRA. 

„      by  force. 

Tata  fiamandhla. 

Pamba. 

„      to  (carry    to). 

Sana.    Isa. 

ISA. 

„      down. 

Ehlisa. 

BURUT.SA. 

Tale,  n. 

In-daba. 

Ma-shoko. 

I-pnfio  {li-ma). 

I-NAWU. 

Talk,  V.  int. 

Kulnma. 

Reba. 

see  also  "  Speak. 

M 

„     in  sleep. 

Pupa. 
Badalaza.    Beda. 

Rota. 

„    nonsens^e. 

Enza  amabada. 

„    to  oneself. 

Nyingiza. 

:^UlfUNA. 

Tall,  adj. 

De. 

Refu.    Kuru. 

„   person  or  animal 

.  In-dekazi. 

Talon,  n. 

U-zipo  {lu-zi). 

RU-NZARA. 

"Tambootie   grass." 

U-qufiu  {lu-zi). 

I-SHABAHURU. 

Tame,  adj. 

Tamba,  v. 

Nyoro. 

„      V.  tr. 

Tambisa. 

Nyoroba,  v. 

Tan,  v.  tr. 

Tjuga. 

PiNOUDZA.      SuGA. 

Tarantula,  n. 

I-masnzela. 

I-DZWADZWADZWA. 

Tassel,  n. 

I-gele  {li-ma). 

I-NYERE. 

Taste,  V.  tr. 

Zwa. 

HWA.      NSKWA. 

r           „     V.  int. 

Zwagala. 

HWIGA.      NSKWIGA. 

K        „     in  the  mouth, 

,  Baba. 

Baba. 

B       to  have  a  bad. 

■    Tasteless,  adj. 

"  Ka  gu  zwaeali." 
Ama-dabudabu. 

"  A  ZWI  NSKWIGI." 

^  Tatters,  n. 

Ma-bvebvb. 

^^««ca/so"Rags." 

^BTattoo,  V.  tr. 

Nyora. 

^  Taunt,  y.,  see  "Tease." 

Tawny,  adj. 

Mpofu. 

TSUKU. 

Tax,  V.  tr. 

Ketisa. 

„    to  pay  a. 

Keta. 

Shara.    Peta. 

Tela. 

DiRA. 

„     n. 

Ama-keto. 

Ma-peto. 

Teach,  v.  tr. 

Fundisa. 

DziBi.siSA.  Dzidzisa, 

Teacher,  n. 

Um-fundisi. 

M-RAVI.     M-DZIDZI8I, 

Tear  (in  two),  »;.  tr. 

Dabula. 

Parura. 

Dazula. 

Bvarura.    Dimura. 

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ESrOLISH. 

TKBELE. 

SHUN  A. 

Tear  into  strips. 

Daza. 

„    (with  claws 

or  Dhlepnna. 

nails),  V. 

Tears,  n. 

I-nyembezi. 

Ml-SODZI. 

Tease,  v.  tr. 

Ganugisa. 

Nyemudza. 

Huga. 

KWIZA. 

Teat,  n. 

Um-bele. 

M-NYATSO  {mw-Tni). 

Tedious,  adj. 

Libala,  v. 

Fara,  v. 

Teethe,  v.  int. 

Mila  amazinyo. 
Puma  amazinyo. 

Mbra  meno.     . 

Tell,  V.  tr. 

Tjela. 

BUDZA. 

„    lies. 

Qambamanga. 

Nybpa.    Eebenema. 

„    tales. 

Ceba. 

Tjeta. 

Temper,  good,  n. 

Inhliziyo  imhlope. 

MOYO  MTJENA. 

Inhliziyo  imnandi. 

MOYO  WA  KA  NAKA. 

„       bad,  n. 

Inhliziyo  imnyama 

.  MOYO  U  NEHASHA. 

Inhliziyo  i  lolaka. 

MOYO  WA  KA  IPA. 

Inhliziyo  imbi. 

Temperate,  to  be. 

V.  Zihamha. 

ZiBADA. 

Temples      (of      the 

Ma-tjombb. 

head),  n. 

Tempt,  V. 

Yefia. 

Nyengedza. 

Kohlisa. 

Tjbngedza. 

Tiya. 

Teya. 

Tonsa. 

Kakata. 

Ten,  adj. 

Tin  mi. 

SofV'" Sore,"  "Young. 
Um-sipa  {mu-mi). 

GUMI. 

Tender,  adj.,  see  " 

n 

Tendon,  n. 

I-RONDA  (ri-ma). 

see  also  "  Sinew 

>» 

I-GANYU  (ri-ma). 

Tent,  n. 

I-tente. 

Imba  yejira. 

„     of  a  wagon. 

U-pahla  Iwenkolo. 
aeda. 

Terminate,  v.  tr. 

Pedza. 

„           V.  int. 

Pela. 

Pera. 

sec  aZ«o"  End." 

Terrible,  adj. 

Sabega  {v.\  e.g. 
Guya  sabega = it 

Hliga.    Hyiga* 

is  terrible  = 

Zwi  NO  HYIGA. 

Territory,  n. 

Um-hlaha  {mu-mi). 
Ili-zwe. 

I-NYIGA. 

Terror,  n. 

U-valo  ilu-zi). 

I-HANA. 

Test,  V.  tr. 

Lifia. 

I-DZA,  Nyemudza. 

Testify,  v.  tr. 

Fakaza. 

BUDZIRA. 

Than,  canj. 

Gu. 

Pa.    Gu. 

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Thank,  v. 


6HUNA. 
BOKA. 


r 


Bo&a.  Tenda. 

Njeya     (half- 
heartedly). 

That,  cofij.  Ugnba.    Ug^ti.  Guti. 

„     pron.  Logo,  etc.  Ugo,  etc. 

see  table  of  demonstrative  pronouns  in  "  Notes." 

"  That's  all."  Gu  pela     Gup  elile.  Ndizozo. 

"  That's  true."         Kanti. 

Thatch,  V.  Fulela.  Pfirira. 

Thatching  board,  u.    Isi-tjayi. 

„  needle,  n.  U-sunulu  (hi-zi),  Ku-nziii. 

Thee,  pron.  Gu.    Wena.  Gu.    Iwe. 

Their,  pron.,  see  table  of  possessive  pronouns  in  "  Notes." 
Them,  pron.  Ba.    Bona.  Ba.    Abo.    Wa 

Then,  adv.  Nkona. 

"...and  then."         Andubana.  Ndiko. 

see  also  "Afterwards." 
There,  adv.  Konapo.  Ko.    Ikoko. 

"  Over  there."  Le.    Lapo.  Po.    Ipapo. 

"There  it  is."  Nanko,  etc.  Ego,  etc. 

see  table  of  demonstrative  pronouns  in  "  Notes." 
Thereabouts,  adv.       i^Takona.  Ko. 

Therefore,  adv.  ]&ako.  Ndozwa. 

These,  pj'on.  Laba,  etc.  Aba,  etc. 


Xekuko. 


see  table  of  demonstrative  pronouns  in  "Notes." 


They,  pron. 
Thick,  adj. 

„     (of  vegetation) 
Thicken,  (as  of  por 

ridge),  v.  int. 
Thicket,  n. 
Thief,  n. 
Thigh,  n. 
Thin  (slight),  adj. 

„    (lean),  adj. 

„    out  (as  growing  Pufiula 
mealies),  v.  ir. 
Thine,  pron.  ...ko  (suffix). 

seji  table  of  possessive  pronouns  in 
Thing,  n.  In-to. 

Think,  v.  int.  Ti. 

„      (ponder,  qv.).  Nagana. 


Ba.    Bona, 
aata. 
Ena,  r. 
Jiya. 

Is-andhle. 
I-sela  (li-ma). 
Uni-lenzi  imu-mi). 
Lnla. 
Caga, 


Ba.    Wa. 

GOBVU. 

MUNDHWA. 

KORA. 


Abo. 


v. 


I-DONDO  {ri-ina). 
I-BABVA  \ri-ma). 

TjI-DHLA. 

Eeku. 

Onda,  v. 

Tapudza.  Taranoa. 


...KO  (suffix). 

Notes." 
Tji-nu. 
Ti.    Ni. 
Pfunga. 
Rangarira. 


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ENGLISH.  TKBELK.  SHUNA. 

Thirsty,  to  bo,  v.  int.  Oma.     Lomhau,  adj.  Oma.    Nenyota,  adj. 
Thirst,  n.  Um-hau.  I-nyota. 

This,  2)j'on.  Logu,  etc.  Ugu,  etc. 

see  table  of  demonstrative  pronouns  in  "  Notes." 
Thong,  n.  Um-cilo  (mu-mi).       I-gashu  {ri-ma) 

Thorn,  n.  Ame-va,  7>>Z.  Mu-wa. 

„     take  out,  v.  tr.  Banula  aineva.  Tombora  mi-wa. 

Those,  pron.  Labo,  etc.  Aba  etc. 

see  table  of  demonstrative  pronouns  in  "  Notes.'" 


Thou,  pron. 

Thought,  n. 

Thousand,  n. 

Thrash,  v. 

Thread  (a  needle),  v.  Hloma  (umnxeba). 


U.    Wena. 

Um-kumbulo. 

Isi-giti. 

Tjaya. 

"lie 


U.      IWE. 


Eoba. 

TUNGIRA  (RUDZINGO). 


Note  the  native  idiom  substituting  "thread"  for  "  needle." 


beads. 
n. 


Threaten,  v.  tr. 
Three,  adj. 
Thresh  (corn),  v. 
Threshing-floor,  n. 
Threshold,  n. 

Thrice,  adv. 
Thrive,  v.  int. 

Throat,  n. 

see  "  Windpipe." 


Tufiela  ubuhlalu. 

Um-nxeba.  Ru-dzingo. 

I-GANYU  {ri-ma). 
Layela.  Bayira. 

Tatu.  Natu. 

Bula.  PuRA. 

Isi-za.  Eu-WARE. 

Um-nyafio  {mu-mi).  M-koba  {mu-mi). 

M-SUBO  {mu-mi). 
Katatu.  Kanatu. 

Kula  (in  growth).  Kura. 
Nota  (in  wealth).  Fuma. 
Um-pimbo  {mu-mi).  I-huro. 


„     to  stick  in,  v. 

Hitja. 

Kapita. 

Throb  (of  the  heart), 

Digiza. 

Pfura. 

V.  int. 

„    (of  a  wound). 

Futela. 

GWADZA. 

Claqamba. 

DZIMBA. 

„    (of  headache). 

Sagaza. 

Throttle,  v.  tr. 

Kama. 
Ka. 

Kapita. 

Through,  adv. 

see  also  "  Go  throi 

igh." 

Throw,  V.  tr. 

Posa. 

Kanda. 

„     at. 

Posela. 

Kandira 

„     in  (wrestling). 

Wisa. 

RiPA. 

„     away. 

Cita. 

Tebura. 

Lahla. 

Rasha. 

Vaira. 

DZIPA. 


Taya. 


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ENGLISH. 

TKBELB. 

SHUHA. 

Throw  do\\'ii. 

Diliza. 

KOROMORA. 

Wisa. 

Riga. 

„    the  keriy. 

Jigijela. 

Kandira  swimbo. 

„    down  a  load. 

Tinsila  umtwalo. 

Kanda  swingo. 

„    off  (as  an  attack  Uaja. 

of  fever). 

„    the  spear. 

Ciba  nmkonto. 

Kanda  pfumo. 

Thrust,  V.  tr.,  see.  "  Push,"  "  Poke." 

Thumb,  n. 

Isi-tnpa. 

Tji-kukurare. 

Thunder,  v. 

Duma. 

TiNIRA. 

Thus,  adv. 

Njalo. 

Kakare.    Daro. 

Tliwart,  r.  tr. 

Tinta. 

Tina. 

Thy,  pron.y  see  table 

!  of  possessive  pronouns  in  "Notes." 

Tick  (as  a  watch),  v 

.  Digiza. 

Pfura. 

„    (of  sheep),  n. 

Um-kaza. 

Tji-shamnre. 

Tickle,  V.  tr. 

Cambaza. 
dumbaqninba. 

TUBVUNYISA. 

Tidings,  see  "  News.' 

n 

Tie,  V,  tr. 

Bopa.    Kulega. 

SUNGA. 

„    a  knot. 

Tegeleza. 

SUNGURIRA. 

Tiger,  see  "  Leopard. 

» 

Tiger-cat,  n. 

In-dhlozi. 

N-ZUNZA. 

Tight,  adj. 
Timid,  adj. 

Qina,  v. 

SiMBA,  V. 

Saba,  V. 

Hya,  V. 

Tin,  n. 

I-naso. 

Tinder-box,  n. 

Im-fugo  yomlilo. 

In Y ERE  YORUNSHE. 

Tip,  n. 

Isi-hlogo. 

M-SORO.      M-ROMO 

{mu-mi). 

Tiptoe,  to  stand,  r. 

Tanugira. 

Tired,  to  be,  v. 

Katala.    Dinwa. 

Nyara.    Neta. 

I  am  tired = 

m  diniwe  ^ 

Nda  neta. 

To,  prep. 

Gu. 

Mu.    Gu.    Hu.    Pa. 

Toast,  V.  tr. 

Osa. 

Otja. 

Tobacco,  n. 

I-gwai  (li-7na). 

I-FOi)YA  (ri-ma). 

To-dav,  n. 

Lamuhla. 

Nasi. 

Toe,  n. 

I-zwane  Ui-ma). 

Tji-kunwe. 

Together  (place),  rtcfv.  Endawonye. 

Panu  pamSwe. 

PamS'We  tjete. 

„       (time). 

Kanye. 

KamSwb. 

To-morrow,  n. 

Umu-80. 
Gusasa. 

Mangwana. 

Tongs,  n. 

Isi-bambo. 

M-BATO. 

Tongue,  11. 

Ul-imi  (JH-zi). 

Rl -RIMI 

Too 


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ENaLISH. 

Tooth,  n. 


I-zinyo  (li-ma). 


„    to  extract  a,  v.  Kumula  izinyo. 
Top,  n.  Isi-hlogo. 

„    of  a  hill,  71.         In-hlogo  yentaba. 

Top-knot  of  a  mar-  Isi-colo. 

ried  woman,  n. 
Torch,  n.  Isi-banego. 

Torment,  v.  tr.  Hlupa.    Bulala. 


SHUN  A. 

ZiNO  {ri-md). 
pi.  Mbno. 

GURA  ZINO. 

M-soRO  {mu-mi). 

M-SORO. 

Wegomo. 
Tji-dodso. 


Tortoise,  n. 
Toss,  v.  tr. 
Totter,  V.  int. 
Touch,  V.  tr. 
Toward,  prep. 
Town,  n. 
Track  (spoor),  n. 

„      (wagon),  n. 
Train  of  people,  n. 

,,      (railway),  n. 
cattle,  V.  tr. 


I-fadu. 
Posa. 
Totoba. 
Pata. 
^a  gu... 
Umu-zi. 
I-sondo 
zana. 
Um-zila  wenkolo. 
I-hele  (li-ma). 
Lu-dwendwe. 
Inkolo  yomlilo. 
Tambisa  inkomo. 


TjI-VENEGO. 

Tambudza. 

BURAYA. 
I-AMBA. 

Kanda. 
Nangaira. 
Bata. 
Gu. 

MU-SHA. 

lenyama-  Eu-shoga  gwemuka. 


Trample  under  foot,  Nyatela. 
V.  tr. 

„    clay  or  mortar.  Cuba  iidaga. 
Translate,  v.  tr.  Kulumela. 

Pendulela. 
Transplant,  v.  tr.        Xumega. 
Transport  (goods),  v.  Tuta. 
Trap  (entrap),  v.  tr.    Tiya. 

„    n.  Um-tiyo. 

see  "  Snare." 
Travel,  v.  Hamba.    Ya. 

Traveller,  n.  Um-hainbi. 

Tread,  v.  Nyatela. 

Treasure,  see  "  Property." 
Tree,  n.  Isi-hlahla. 

Tremble,  v.  Tutumela. 

Trench,  n.  Um-sele. 

see  "  Channel." 


Ma-kwara  enkoro. 

MU-DUNGWE. 


NyOROBEDZA  INOMBE, 
PiNGUDZA  INOMBE. 
TSIGA.      DiNlDZA. 

Kanya  dope. 
Reberegera. 


SiMA. 

Tama. 
Teya. 

MU-KUNI. 


RU-GOMBB. 


Famba.    Enda. 

M-FAMBI. 

Tsiga. 
Mu-Ti. 

BVUNDA. 
MU-HOMBA. 


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EKOLI8H. 

TEHELE. 

SHUN  A. 

Tribe,  n. 

U-hlobo  {lu-zi). 

I-NYIGA  (properly  the 
country      of       the 
tribe). 

Isi-zwe. 

Rr-Dzi. 

Tributary,  to  be,  v.«n/.  Konza. 

Peta. 

Tribute,  to  pay,  v. 

Keta. 

Peta. 

Tela. 

DiRA. 

Trick,  V.  tr. 

Gafia. 

Tapata. 

Kohlisa. 

Tjenoedza. 

Trifle,  v.  int. 

Dhlala. 

Tamba. 

TripTger,  n.,  see  "  Gun." 

Trim,  r.  tr. 

Lnfiisa. 

Gadzira. 

Trip  up,  V.  tr. 

Hitja. 

Ping  A. 

Tripe,  n. 

Ulu-sn. 

I-GURU. 

Troop  (of  soldiers),;* 

.  Isi-gaba. 

I-Bioo  (ri-ma). 

see  also  "  Company." 

„     (of  animals). 

Um-hlambi  {mu-mi, 

).  I-DANGA. 

Troops,  to  raise,  v.  tr.  Bnta. 

BUNKANIDZA. 

Trot  (of  horses),  r.27i^.  Dhkdhla. 

NZENZENZERA. 

Trouble,  v.  tr. 

Duba.    Hlupa. 

DziDZA.    Netsa. 

see  "  Annoy." 

„    to  take. 

Kutala. 

SiMBARARA. 

Trough  (of  wood),  n 

Um-gann  {inu-mi). 

N-DIRO. 

M-SHOGOSHA  {ri-ma). 

Trousers,  n. 

I-bnlukwe  (Dutch). 

I-HANZU. 

True,  adj. 

Qoto.    Clina,  v. 

SiMBA,  V. 

It  is  true  = 

Guqinile.orGuqoto 

=  ZWA  KA  SIMBA. 

Truly,  adv. 

Noqoto. 

ZOKWADI. 

see  also  "  Really." 

Trumpet,  n. 

U-pondo  {lu-zi). 

I-HWAMANDA. 

Trunk  (of  trees),  n. 

Um-zimba  {inu-mi). 

I-HUNDi  {ri-ma). 

„      (of  body),  n. 

Um-zimba. 

M-BiRi  {mu-mi). 

„      (elephant's),n 

Um-boko  {mu-mi). 

I-TANDAMINO. 

Trust,  V.  int. 

Temba. 

"  MOYO  U  NO  GAR  A." 

Truth,  n. 

I-qiniso     {li-ma). 
U-qoto  (lu-zi). 

N-DURAMO. 

Try  (test),  v.  tr. 

Lifia. 

Idza. 

„    (strive),  v.  int. 

Zama. 

Nyemudza. 

„    judicially. 
Tube,  n.,iw»c"  Pipe." 

Tonisela  indaba. 

TONOERA  MAKA. 

Tumble,  v.  int. 

Wa. 

Wa. 

into. 

Wela. 

Wira. 

Tumour,  n. 

I-tumba  {lima). 

M-OTA. 

Tuin 


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8HUNA. 

Tumult,  n.                  Um-sindo  {mu-mi). 

I-MEREMERE. 

see  also  "  Noise." 

Turbulent,  adj.           Hlanya,  v. 

Penga,  V. 

Nepengo,  adj. 

?j 

person,  n.     U-hlanya  (lu-zi). 

"  U  nepengo." 

Turkey,  n.,  see  "Pauw. 

Turn 

,  V.  tr.                 Pendula. 

Shandura. 

); 

V.  int.               Penduga. 

Shanduga. 

j> 

back,  V.  int.      Buyela  emva. 

Buya  endhleleni. 
the   back   on,  Fulatela. 

V.  tr. 
round    like    a  Tjila. 

DZOGERA  SHURE. 

j> 

Furatira.Fugatira. 

); 

Tenderega. 

top,  V.  int. 

Shatuga. 

,) 

round,  v.  tr.      Tjila. 

round  in  a  cir-  Zineleza.    Gaya. 

Tenderedza. 

;) 

Tenderedza. 

cle,  as  a  mill 

handle,  v.  tr. 

j> 

upside   down,  Gomonqisa. 

MiMiNA  (= drain  off)- 

v.tr. 

gudimira. 
Shunamisa. 

jj 

insideoutjV.^r.  Hlanegela. 

Shandugira. 

» 

out  of  the  road,  Pambuga. 
V.  int. 

TSABUGA. 

?> 

out  (a  rascal),  Xotja. 

V.  tr. 
cattle,  V.  tr.       Tinta. 

Tanda. 

j> 

Tina. 

Nqanda. 

DZORA. 

Tusk 

,  n.                      U-pondo  (lu-zi). 

Eu-nyanga. 

Tweezers,  n.               Isi-banjana. 

M-BATO. 

Twice,  adv.                 Kabili. 

Kabiri. 

Twig 

;  n.                     In-gatjanyana. 

I-BARiRO  (ri-ma). 

Twilight,  a.m.             Gu-sa. 

GU-DZA. 

Mangwanana. 

) 

,         p.m.            Gu-sihlwa. 

Madeko. 

GU-SWIPA. 

Twins,  n.                   Ama-pahla. 

Ma-wambe. 

Twine      about      or  Tandela. 

MONERA. 

aroundi^v.  int. 

,; 

n.                       In-tambo. 

M-suNGO  (mu-mi). 

Twinkle,  v.  int.           Pazima. 

Penya. 

Twirl  (as  a  feather  Goqoza. 
in  the  ear),  v.  tr. 


Twi 


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Und 


ENGLISH. 

Twist  (fibre,  etc.),  »'•    Pota. 
„      the    body    in  Tjotja. 
dancing,  v. 


TEBELE. 


Twitch,  V.  int. 
Two,  a4j\ 


Bili 


SHUNA. 


KOSHA. 


Pfaganyiga. 

BiRI. 


u 


I 


rdder,  n. 

I-bele  {li-ma). 

I-ZHAMU  {ri'tna). 

Ugly,  adj. 

Bi. 

Ipa,  v. 

Ulcer,  71. 

Isi-londa. 

TjI-RONDA. 

Umbilicus,  n. 

In-kaba. 

I-GUVU. 

Umbrella,  n. 

Um-tunzi  {mu-mi). 

M-BURi  {mu-mi). 

Unable,  v.  int. 

Ahlulega. 

KONEGA.     KUNDIGA. 

Unanimous,  adj. 

Lenhliziyonye. 

NOMOYA  MUMNWE. 

Unbind,  v.  tr. 

Sumbulula. 

SUNUNGURA. 

Uncle,  n. 

U-baba. 

U-DADE. 

Unclouded,  adj. 

Cweba,  v. 

Sa,  V. 

Gu  cwebile,  or 

Idza,  V. 

It  is  a  clear  sky. 

Gu 

.  "  Gu  SI  NAMAKORE." 

sile. 

Zwa  ka  idza. 

Uncoil,  V.  tr. 

Sumbulula. 

SUNUffGURA. 

Uncork,  v.  tr. 

Vumbulula. 

VUMBUNYURA. 

Uncover,  v.  tr. 

Ambula    (of   cover- 

■ FUNURA. 

ings). 

Sibuffula  (of  a 

lK)t)  FUDUGUBA. 

Undecided,  to  be,  v. 

Bambega. 

int. 

Tiyega. 

TlYIGA. 

Under,  prep. 

Pansi  gu... 
"Kaw.'^ 

Pasi  pa... 

Underdone,  adj.,  see 

Undergo,  v.,  see  "  Patient." 

Underhand,  adj.,  see 

"Secret." 

Undermine,  v.  tr. 

Mba  pansi. 

Tjera  pasi. 

Understand,  v.  tr. 

Azi.    Zwa. 

DZIBA.     NSKWA. 

aeda. 

Pedza. 

Undertake,  v.  tr. 

£nza. 

Ita. 

Undress,  v.  tr. 

Hlubula. 

BisA.    Subura. 

Undulate  (of  water), 

V.  int. 
Undulating  (of   the 

Sbgerera. 

Dundubala,  v. 

DUNUMARA,  V. 

country-side),  adj. 

Und 


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Upo 


ENGLISH.  TEnKLE. 

Undulation  (as  I-dundulu  iji-ma). 

above),  n. 
Uneasy,  to  be,  v.  int.  Papazega. 
see  "  Anxious." 


Unfasten,  v.  tr. 
Unfeeling,  adj. 
Unfold,  V.  tr. 


Kumula. 

Tugulula. 

Liikuni. 

Lolunya. 

Nabulula. 

Sumbulula. 


Unfortunate,  adj.^  see  "  Luck." 
Unhealthy     (of      a  (Li)  lomkuhlane. 

country),  adj. 
Uninhabited  country.  I-gafia  {li-ma) 
U-mafio  {lu)^ 
to  Kiliza. 


Unintelligibly, 
speak,  V.  int. 

Union,  n. 

Unit,  n. 

Unite,  V.  tr. 

Unkind,  adj. 
see  "  Unfeeling." 

Unless,  conj. 
see  "  Sentences," 

Unload,  v.  tr. 

Unloose,  v.  tr. 


In-hlanano. 
In-hlamvu. 
Hlananisa. 
Lukuni. 


Uba,  with  neg.  verb, 
sect.  9. 

Etula. 

Kulula. 

Kumula. 
Unlucky,  adj.^  see  "Luck." 
^     '  •         Bi. 

Sumbulula. 

Luhlaza. 

Tugulula. 

Ze,  aiix.  V. 


Unpleasant,  adj. 

Unravel,  v.  tr. 

Unripe,  adj. 

Untie,  V.  tr. 

Until,  adv.  ^ ^. 

see  verb  paradigm  in  "  Notes." 
Untrue,  adj.  Lamanga. 

see"  False." 
Unwilling,  to  be,  v.  Ala. 


Unwind,  v.  tr. 

Up,  adv. 
Upon,  prep. 


Donda. 

Sumbulula. 

Tandulula. 

Pezulu. 

Pezulu  gu... 

Pezugu... 


SHDMA. 
I-DUNUMABVU 

{ri-7na). 

VUNDUGA. 

sunungura. 
Negodo. 

GUGUTU. 

pombonora. 
SunuSgura. 

(I)NEHOSHA. 

M-SANGU  (mu-mi). 


"  Pa  no  SANG  ANA." 
LSHANGA. 

Shanganidza, 

GuGUTU. 

KuNGE,with  neg.  verb. 

FURA. 

Shomora. 
sunungura. 

Ipa,  V. 

POMBONORA. 

BiSHE. 

SUNUNGURA. 

GoTi,  aux.  V. 

Nenema. 
Ramba. 

NOBUSIMBE,  adj. 
SUNUNGURA. 
POMBONORA. 
Gu  DENGA. 

Pazuru  pa... 
Pamsoro  pa... 


Upr 


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Ver 


KSGLISH. 

TKBKI.K. 

8HUNA. 

Upright,   be   (as  a 

Gu  kanela  pezulu. 

Gu  TARIRA  GUDE!?OA. 

post),  V. 

Gu  qonda  pezulu, 
Gu  ti  nqo. 

Upset,  I',  tr. 

Cita. 

Tebura. 

Wisa. 

Riga. 

Up  (river),  adr. 

Enhla. 

Gu  MSORO. 
Gu  NYASI. 

Urge,  V.  tr. 

Quba. 

Tina. 

Urine,  n. 

Um-tondo. 

M-TUNDO  {mu). 

„       to  pass,  v. 

Tunda. 

TUNDA. 

Us,  pron. 

Si.    Tina. 

Ti.    Isi.    Isu. 

Use,  i\  tr. 

Pata. 

Bata. 

Used,  see  "  Accustomed." 
Useful,  adj.  Lomsebenzi. 

Useless,  adj.  Gu  fie  lamsebenzi. 


Vacant,  adj. 

A  gu  laluto. 

A  MU  NETJIRIMO. 

Vaccinate,  v.  tr. 

Tufia.    Caba. 

Pfuma. 

Vain,  adj.,  see  "Conceited." 

Valley,  n. 

Ili-gisi. 

MU-HOMBA. 

Valuable,  adj. 

Lemali. 
Legugu. 

Nemanyemnwe. 

Value,  n. 

I-gneru. 
.  Um-Iomo. 

Ma-nyemnwe. 

Van  (of  an  armj-),  n 

M-ROMO  (mu).' 

Vanish,  v. 

Tiona. 
Sitega. 

Nyura. 

DZIGATIRA. 

Catja. 

BiRA. 

Varj',  r.  int. 

Penduea. 
Um-bida  {murmt). 

Shan DUO A. 

Vegetable,  n. 

Mu-RiBO  (mu-mi). 

„          marrow. 

I-komane  (li-ma). 

I-BUDZi  (ri-ma). 

Vein  (of  the  body),  i 

.  Um-tambo  (wu-mi) 

RU-TSINOA. 

\'.-'U,  n. 

U-mafio. 

N-8KWI.      I-SHONGO 

\    Moreal  disease,  n. 

Isi-joli. 

\  engeance,  n. 

U-laka  Uu-zi). 

I-HASHA. 

Ugu-pindisa. 

GU-PAMA. 

Venom,  n. 

Umu-ti. 

MU-TI. 

Venture,  r.  int. 

Lifia. 

Edza. 

Verandah,  n. 

Ama-kupavila. 

Ma-berere. 

Ama  kotaino. 

MA-GrMBIGUMBI. 

Ver 


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Vul 


ENQLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Very,  adv. 

Kakulu. 

GWAZOGWAZO. 

„      often,  adv. 

Kaneninefii. 

Kazhinzhizhinzhi. 

„      great,  adv. 

Kakulukulu. 

KURUKURU. 

„      small,  adv. 

Ncinyanyana. 
Ncn-ncu-ncu. 

DUKWANANA. 

Vessel,  n. 

Isi-ja. 

Tji-dya. 

see  aZso  "Basin,"' 

'Basket,"  "Jar." 

Vex,  V.  tr. 

Duba. 

DZIDZA. 

see  "  Annoy." 

Vibrate,  v.  int. 

Digiza. 

Ppura. 

Viee,  n. 

Isi-bambo. 

M-BATO. 

Vicious,  adj. 

Bi. 

Ipa,  V. 

Victory,  to  gain  the. 

,  Nqoba. 

KONA. 

V.  tr. 

Ahlula. 

KUNDA. 

Victuals,  n. 

Ugu-dhla. 

GU-DYA. 

Vigilant,  adj. 

Clapela,  v. 

TjENJERA,  V. 

Xwaya,  v. 

Tarisisa,  V. 

"  U  kitjimisa  ameh 

lo." 
Ama-ndhla. 

Vigour,  n. 

Ma-simba. 

Vile,  adj. 

Bi. 

Ipa,  v. 

Village,  n. 

Um-zana. 

Tji-mu-sha. 

Um-zanyana. 

Tji-soti. 

Villain,  n. 

Um-tagati. 

M-ROYI. 

Violence,  n. 

Isi-dhlwadhlwa. 

„      to  do  with,  I 

?.  Enza  fiamandhla. 

Ita  namasimba. 

Virtue,  n. 

Ugu-lufia. 

GU-RURAMA. 

Ugu-cnTTia. 

HU-RURAMA. 
BU-NYORO. 

Viscera,  n. 

Ama-tnmbu. 

Ma-bura. 

see  "Offal." 

Viscous,  to  be,  v.  int 

.  Jiyega. 

KOREGA. 

Visible  be,  v. 

Bonagala. 

BONAGARA. 
BONEGWA. 

Visit,  V. 

Tegela. 

Kumba. 
Shanya. 

Voice,  n. 

Ili-zwi. 

I-HWI.      I-SHOKO 

{ri-ma). 

Vomit,  V.  int. 

Hlanza. 

EUTSA. 

Voracious,  to  be,  v. 

Minza. 

Dhlisa. 

Vow,  V. 

Fufia. 

PiGA. 

„     n. 

Ugu-fufia. 

GU-PIGA. 

Vulture,  n. 

Ili-nqe. 

I-GORA  (ri-ma). 

Wad 


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War 


W 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELK. 

SHUNA. 

Wade  (through 

Capa. 

Ambuga. 

water),  v. 

Wela. 

„    (through  bog). 

Xapoza. 

Wag  (the  tail),  v.  m/. 

Tjigiza  nmsila. 
Um-vuzo  {mil  mi). 

PiNIMIDZA  MUSKWE. 

Wages,  n. 

Ma-pfumo. 

In-tuso. 

M-BAIRO. 

Wagon,  n. 

In-kolo. 

N-KORO. 

Waist,  n. 

U-kalu  (In-zi). 

TjI-BUNU. 

Waistcoat,  n. 

I-nolebatje  (Dutch). 

Wait,  V.  int. 

Hlala. 

Gara. 

Sala. 

TSARA. 

„      for,  V.  fr. 

Hlalela. 

Garira.    Mirira. 

Linda. 

EiNDA. 

.,      to  lie  in,  v. 

Qapela. 

Bandira. 

Wake,  V.  hit. 

Viiga. 

MUGA. 

see  "  Rouse." 

Wale,  71. 

Um-vimvinya 

(mu-mi). 
Um  qubu  (mu-mi). 
Hamba.    Ya. 

Pa-zwimba. 

Walk,  V.  int. 

Famba.    Enda. 

„     feeblj%  with    a 

.  Dondolozela. 

Nangaira. 

stick. 

Totoba. 

„     backwards. 

Hamba  nyovane. 

Enda  shure. 

Walking  stick,  /}. 

U-dondolo  (lu-zi). 

M-bata. 

«ee  "Stick." 

AVall  (of  stone),  n. 

Um-tafiala  (mu-mi) 

.  RU-SWINQO. 

Wallet,  see  "  Bag." 

Wander  (straj-),  v. 

Tuha. 

Poya.    Tsabuga. 

„       about,  V. 

Hamba 

endawo  zonke. 
Hambela. 

Famba  ma-tunu  ose. 

Wane  (of  the  moon), 

Selwa. 

EnZERHWA. 

V.  int. 

MfJRAUGA. 

Want  (need),  v. 

Swela. 

Shaya. 

„     (desire). 

Kanuga. 

Da. 

Fisa. 

ZWIMBA. 

War,  n. 

Ugu-lwa. 
In-hlabano. 

GU-GWA. 

„    to  prepare  for, 

,  Coba. 

BUDA, 

V,  int. 

Hlomela. 

War 


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Wea 


ENGLISH. 

AVar  to  go  to,  v. 

War- dress,  n. 
War-shield,  n. 
Ward  off,  v.  tr. 
Warm,  to  be,  v.  int. 

„      to  make,  v.  tr. 

„      oneself  at  the 
fire. 
Warn,  v.  tr. 
Warped,  to  be,  v.  int. 
Wart,  n. 
Wash,  V.  int. 

„      V.  tr. 

Wasp,  n. 

Waste  away,  v.  int. 

Waste,  V.  tr. 

see  also  "  Scatter," 
Watch,  V.  tr. 


Watchman,  n. 
Water,  n. 
Water-buck,  n. 


Water-melon,  n. 
Water-course,  n. 
Water-fall,  n. 

see  also  "  Cataract 
Wave  to  and  fro,  v.  tr, 

„      (=beckon). 
Waves,  n. 
Wax  of  the  ear,  n. 

„     (beeswax),  n. 
Way  (method),  n. 

see  "  Koad." 
We,  pron. 
Weak,  adj. 
Weaken,  v.  tr. 

Wealthy,  to  be,  v. 


Hasa. 

Hlasela. 

Izi-ntje. 

Isi-hlanu. 

Viga. 

Kudumala. 

Kudumeza. 

Ota  um-lilo. 

Laya. 

Goba. 

In-sumba  (isumba). 

Keza. 

Kezisa. 

Hlanzisa. 

Im-pugane. 

Caga. 

Cita. 

"Spill." 

Linda. 

Clapela. 

Londoloza.. 

M-londolozi. 

Ama-nzi. 

Isi-dumuga. 

In-simba. 

I-piva. 

I-tabe  (li-ma). 

Isi-fudhlana. 

Im-popoma. 

Puna. 

Q,weba. 

Amaza. 

Isi-koko  sendhlebe. 

I-ncino. 

Ugw-enza. 

Si.    Tina. 
Butagataga. 
Tambisa. 
Cteda  amandhla. 
Nota. 


SHUNA. 
ROBERA. 

Shambira. 
I-NOBO  (ri-md). 

DZIBA. 
DZIYA. 
DZISA. 
ZlDZISA. 

Tjungurira  moto. 
Rayira. 

KOMBANA. 

I-MOPO. 

^fs'^GURA. 

Ngudza. 

SUGA. 

I-GO  (ri-md). 

Onda. 

Tebura. 

RiNDA. 

Bandira. 

Tjengeta. 

m-tjengeti. 

M-VURA. 

MU-MUWA. 

I-TJANKE. 

Mnw-iwa. 

RU-KOBA. 
I-FURU. 

Nina. 

KWBNYA. 

Segerera,  v. 
Ma-koko  enzebe. 

I-NAMO. 
GW-ITA. 

Ti.    Isi.    Isu. 
Nyoronyoro. 
Nyorobisa. 
Pedza  masimba 

FUMA. 


Wea 


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Wha 


ENGLISH. 

"Wean,  v. 
Weapons  of  war,  n. 

"Wear  clothes,  v.  tr. 

.,     (a  blanket). 
..     ornaments. 
,,     awaj',  V.  tr. 
„        „     (of  a  floor) 
V.  tr. 
Weary,  adj. 

Weather,  n. 

„        cold. 

„        sultr3\ 
Weave,  v.  tr. 
Web,  spider's,  n. 
"Wedding,  n. 
Weed,  V.  tr. 

„      n. 


Weep,  V.  int. 

Weevil,  n. 
Weii^h,  V.  tr. 
Well,  adv. 
Well  (of  water),  n. 
Well  (in  health),  oc/y'. 

Are  you  well? 
Well!a</t'.(itiswell) 
West,  n. 
Wet,  adj. 

„    to  make,  v.  tr. 

,,    to  be  (by  rain), 
Wether,  n. 
What,   inter,    pron. 
What's  the  news  ? 
What  is  it? 
„      sort  ? 
„     d'ye  call  it. 


TEBELK. 

Alela  ugw-anyisa. 
Izi-kali. 

Faga  iziqogo. 
Qoga. 
Ambata. 
Ceca.    Vunula. 
Dhla. 
,  Tjudula. 

Dinwa,  v. 
Eatala,  v. 
Ama-yezi. 
Ama-kaza. 
Isi-kudumezi. 
Aluga. 
Ubu-lembu. 
Um-timba. 
Hlagula. 
Sipuna. 
Izi-bi. 

U-tjani  (bu). 
U-kula  (lii-zt). 
Kala  inyembezi. 
Lila. 

Im-bovane. 
Lifianisa. 
Gahle. 
Um-tombo. 
Hamba,  r. 
U  sa  hamba  na  ? 
.  Gn  lufiile  ! 
In-tjonalana. 
Manzi. 

Enza  gu  be  manzi. 
Netisa. 

Netwa  fieznlu. 
Um-tena. 
Ini,  ...ni. 
Indaba 1 
Gu  ini  log^  ? 
...njani? 
Nansiga. 


SHUMA. 
DZIBISA  GUMfJWA. 

Ma-pfuma. 
Ma-swim  BO. 

Is  A  HANG  IT. 

Pfega  hanzu. 
Fug  A. 

SiMIRA. 

Dya.    Dhla. 
Pfuoudza. 

Nyara,  v. 
rombera,  v. 
Ma-kore. 

I-TJAND<). 

Ma-dziya. 

Ruga. 

I-tandemtande. 

Shagura. 

DZURA. 

Ma-rara. 

I-SHANJE. 

I-SORA  {ri-ma). 
Tjema  misodzi. 

RlRA. 

Tji-pfuto.  I-nyenye. 
Edzanisa. 

ZiBUYANE.     NaGA,  V. 

I-DZiME  {ri-ma). 

En  DA,  V. 

U  NO  tj'enda  ? 

zwa  ka  rurama. 

gu-birirazuba. 

Nyoro. 

Nyorodza. 

DONIDZA. 

NlWA  nemvura. 

I-GONDOBHE. 
...NI,  ...I. 

Mashoko  ? 
TjiNi?  Tjiniitjo? 

...8EI? 
NiAOINIOI. 


Whe 


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Who 


ENQLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Wheat,  n. 

Aniabele  amakiwa. 

Mapfunde 

abarumbi. 

Wheel,  71. 

I-sono  {li-ma). 

I-jOTi  (ri-ma). 

Whelp,  n. 

I  undhlu. 

Mnw-ana  (mii-ha). 

When,  adv. 

Nxa.    Lapa. 

Pa.     By   circumlocu- 
tion, e.g.    the    day 
when,  q.v. 

adv.  inter. 

Nini. 

Nini.    Eini.    Kiyi. 

When  he  returns.. 

.  =Nxa  se  buya...    = 

=  Pa  tji  dzoga. 

When  will  he     = 

=  U  za  ^u  buya 

:  XJ  NO  DZOGA  RINI  ? 

return  ? 

nini  na 

Whence,  adv. 

Napi    Pi. 

Pi. 

Where,  adv. 

Lapa.    Lapo. 

Ko.  KoKO. 

„       adv.  inter. 

Pi.    Napi. 

Pi. 

Wherefore,  adv. 

i^ako. 

Nekoko. 

Whet,  V.  tr. 

Lola. 

EODZA. 

Whether... or,  adv. 

Lanxa...lanxa. 

Whey,  n. 

Um-laza  (mu-mi). 

Which,  pron. 

Pi. 

Pi. 

Whine,  v.  int. 

Bubula. 

Shkwinya. 

GOMERA. 

Whip,  v.  tr. 

Tjaya. 

um-cilo  (mu-mi). 

EOBA. 

„      n. 

I-GASHU  (ri-ma). 

„      to  crack  a,  v. 

Kalisa  umcilo. 
dansula  umcilo. 

ElDZA  GASHU. 

Whip-stick,  n. 

Ulu-ti  Iwomcilo. 

EW-IRIGOGWEGASHU. 

Whirl,  V.  tr. 

Zineleza. 

Tenderedza. 

Whirlwind,  n. 

Isi-zufiuzane. 

Tj-ampupudzi. 

Whiskers,  n. 

In-devu. 

N-DEBVU. 

„         of  cats. 

In-devu. 

M-VERI. 

Whisper,  v.  int. 

Nyenyeza. 

Ita  sebesebe. 

Whistle,  V,  int. 

Enza  mloze. 

Mnridza. 

„       (= call)  dogs 

.  Biza  izinja. 

Dana  mbha. 

White,  adj. 

Mhlope. 
Mhlotjana. 

Tjena. 

White  man,  n. 

Ili-kiwa. 

M-RUMBi  (mu-ha). 

Um-lungu. 

M-zuNGU  (Portu- 
guese). 

Whitewash,  v.  tr. 

Enza  gu  be  mhlope, 

,    DZUDZURA  NBSUKO. 

Whither,  adv. 

Ifapi.    Pi. 

Pi. 

Who,  pron.  inter. 

Bani. 

Yani.    Ani. 

Who  is  it? 

Nubani. 

Ndiyani. 

Whole,  adj.  suffix. 

...onke. 

...OSE. 

Why 


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Win 


ENGLISH. 

Why?  adv. 

Wick,  n. 

Wicked,  adj. 
Wide,  adj. 

W^idow,  n. 


TEBELE.  SHUNA. 

Nanina?    Inina?    Tjini? 

Ela   form    of    verb,  Era     form    of 


followed  by  ini. 
Utjindo  Iwesibane. 

...hi. 
Banzi. 

Um-felokazi. 


Wife,  n. 
„      my. 


Wild 


thy. 
his. 

of  a  chief, 
to  buy  a,  v. 
(of    animals), 
adj. 


Um-fazi. 

Um-kami. 

Um-kako. 

Um-kake. 

Inkosikazi. 

Lohola. 

...mafio.  e.g.  inyama- 

zane  zomafio = w  ild 

auimals. 
Hlanya,  v. 
Beda,  v.  (in  talk). 
I-gola  (li-ina). 


verb, 
followed  by  INI.  (II). 
Utjinda 

OWBTJIVENEGO. 
I  PA,  V. 

Shana. 

Wanda.     Anda. 
*'  Wa  ka  figwa 

NOMRUMI." 
MU-FIGWE. 

Mkadzi. 
Mkadzi  wangu. 
Mkadzi  wako. 
Mkadzi  wake, 
i-wosiashe. 

ROBORA. 


„    (of  people),  adj.  Hlanya,  v.  Penga,  v. 

»e6"Mad."  ~ 

„    cat.  I-gola  {li-ma).  N-dambi. 

Wildebeest,  w.,  see  "Gnu. 
Wilderness,  n.  U-mafio  {ht-zi). 

Wilfully,  aidv.  I^abomu. 

Will  (intending),  v.^r.  Tanda. 
,,    (agreeing).  Vuma. 

For  the  future  tense  see  "  Notes." 
Win,  V.  tr.  Znza. 

Wind,  71.  Um-oya. 

Isi-pepo. 
Isi-vnnuzane. 
Isi-zunuzane. 
«€€  "Gale,"  "Whirlwind." 
„    to  break,  v.         Suza. 
,,    to  belch,  V.         Bodhla. 
Wind  up  (of  string),  Zofiolozela. 
r.  tr. 
„    about     (as     a  Zombazomha 

river),  v.  int. 
see  "  Crooked." 
Window,  n.  Isi-bonehone  (glass).  M-subo  {mu-mi). 


M-SHANGU  (mu), 

Mnwaza. 

Da. 

Bvuma. 

Wana. 

Mi^W-EYA. 
MSW-ANDO. 

I-mepo. 
Sura. 

DZOBA. 
POMBKRA. 

Kondama. 

MOXA. 


Win 


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Woo 


Windpipe,  n. 


Wing,  n. 

„      of  an  army. 
Wing-feather,  n. 
Wings,  to  flap  the,  ?'. 
Wink,  V.  tr. 

Winnow,  v.  tr. 
Winter,  n. 
Wipe,  V.  tr. 

„     the  nose. 
Wire  (bracelets),  n. 
Wise,  adj. 
Wish,  V. 

Witch,  n. 

„      -doctor,  n. 

„      -craft,  n. 
With,  prep. 
Withdraw,  v. 
Withdrawn,  to  be. 
Wither,  v.  int. 
Within,  prep. 
Without,  prep. 
Witness,  v. 
Wizard,  n. 
Wolf,  see" Hya3na." 
Woman,  n. 


barren,  n. 
old,  n. 


Wonder,  v. 
Wonderful,  adj. 
Woo,  V.  tr. 
Wood,  71. ,  see  "  Pole, 
„      (a  wood),  n. 


TEBELE. 

XJm-ninzo  (mu-mi). 

TJm-pimbo  {mu-mi). 

I-qoqoqo  {li-ma). 

I-piko  {li-ma). 

U-pondo  (lu-zi). 

U-piko  {lu-zi). 

Papa. 

Flea  ilihlo. 

dweba  ilihlo. 

Ela. 

Ubu-siga. 

Esula. 

Finya  amakovula. 

Ama-sofio. 

Hlaganipa,  v. 

Tanda. 

Fisa. 

Umtagati. 

Is-anusi. 

Ubu-tagati. 

La. 

Suga. 

Suswa. 

Buna. 

Pagati. 

Pandhle. 

Fakaza. 

Um-tagati. 

Isi-fazana. 

Um-fazi. 

Um-halikazi. 

I-nyumbakazi. 

Is-alukazi. 


Manala. 

Sabega,  v. 

Kombisa. 

"  Plank,"  "  Firewood.' 

I-hlati. 

Isi-kowa. 

Isi-nafia. 

I-sandhle. 


I-GURUGURU  {ri-ma). 


I-PAPIRO  {ri-ma). 
Mu-DUNG  WE  (?w  w-mz) 

M-NBNGA. 
PURURUGA. 

NyONYUMA  ISO. 
RUDZA. 

Tji-rimo. 

PiSHIGA. 

FURA  MADZIBHA. 

Ma-joti. 

TJENJERA,  V. 

Da. 

M-ROYI. 
BU-ROYI. 

Na. 

BVA. 

BVISKWA. 

SWABA. 

M-KATI. 

GU-ZHE. 

BUDZIRA. 

M-ROYI. 

M-KADZI. 


N-GOSWA. 

Tji-tjembere. 

I-GWEGURU. 

Tji-kadzikuru. 
Shama. 
Hyiga,  v. 

Nyenga. 


I-DZESE. 
I-SHAKA. 

Tji-nanga. 
Tji-tondo.    I-tondo. 


Woo 


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Wri 


ENOLISn. 

Wood  pigeon,  n. 
Woodpecker,  n. 
Wool,  n. 
Word,  n. 
Work,  V. 


Workman,  n. 


TEBELK.  8HUNA. 

I-celegwana  (li-ma).  N-jiba. 

Isi-qoqoto. 

U-boya,  {lu-zi).  Ma-kusi. 

Ili-zwi.  I-HWi  (ri-ma). 

Sebenza.  Bata  basa. 

Beleka.  Shinga. 

Um-sebenzi  {mu-7ni)M-niM0  {viu-mi). 

Um-beleko  {mu-mi).  I-basa  (ri-ma). 

Um-beleki. 

Isi-beleki. 


World,  n.                    Um -hlaba  (mu-mi). 

Pa-setjb. 

Worm  (earthworm),  In-hlamva. 

I-PONGWB.     I-OARA. 

n. 
„     (intestinal),  n.    Izi-lo. 

I-NYOKA. 

see  '♦  Grub." 

Worry,  v.  tr.               Dnba. 

Netsa. 

«ee"  Vex,"  "Bother." 

Worried,  to  be,  v.  int.  Dubega. 

Netsega. 

[Worship,  V.                 Bona. 

Kurumbira. 

\see  also  "  Praise."    Dumisa. 

worth,  adj.                 Dhla,  v. 

Dya,  v. 

porthless,  adj.           Dhla,  in  negative. 

Dya,  in  negative. 

gorthy,  adj.              Fanela,  v. 

Fan  IRA,  V. 

B^ound,  V.  tr.             Limaza. 

KUBADZA. 

1 

Remadza. 

f    „       n.                 Li-nxeba. 

I-RONDA  {ri-ma). 

prangle,  see  "Quarrel." 

Wrap  up,  V.  tr.  (as  in  Ambata.    Qoga. 

Pfega.    Fuga. 

a  blanket).        Faga. 

„     (as   a  pai-cel)   Sofia.    Bopa. 

Peta. 

SUNGA. 
VUNA. 

IVrench  off,  v.  tr.        Apula. 

V'restle,  v.  int.           Bainbana. 

Batana. 

fee  "Throw." 

PWggle  (as  worms),  Layela. 

ZuSgana. 

Wv.  int.                      Binxiga. 

Ijring  clothes,  v.  tr.  Kama  amalemba. 

SWINA  MAJIRA. 

■Crinkle     (on     the  In-hlonzi. 

I-wi:ma  {ri-ma). 

1  brow),  n. 

prist,  n. 

TjIPFUNDO 

i 

TJORUBOKO, 

brithe,  see  "  Wriggle." 

BrilB.  0.                   Loba.    Gwala. 

Nyemda. 

Wri 


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Yol 


ENGLISH.  TEB 

Writings,  n.  In-gwalo. 

Wrong,  adj.  Bi. 

Wrong,  to  do,  v.         Enza  gubi. 
Ona. 

„      to  be,  V.  int.    Pambega. 
Wry  face,  to  jnake,  Hwaqa. 


.  SHUNA. 
I-SYEMBO. 

Ipa,  V. 

Tadza. 

Tjinya. 

Ita  zwa  ka  ipa. 

Ipa. 

SiNAMA. 


Yam,  n.,  see  "Sweet  Potato." 
Yard  (an  enclosure),  Ijguma  (li-ma) 
n. 


Yawn,  V.  mt. 
Year,  n. 

„      next.  ) 

„      last.  ] 

„      before  last.  ) 

„      after  next.  ) 

Yearly,  adv. 

Yeast,  n. 

see  also  "  Leaven. 
Yell,  V.  int. 
Yellow,  adj. 
Yelp,  V.  int. 
Yes,  adv. 
Yesterday,  n. 

„      day  before. 


Um-dana  {mu-mi). 
Zamula. 

Um-nyaga  {mu-mi) 
Inyagenye. 

Um-nyaga  munye. 


Neminyaga. 
Iminyaga  yofike. 
Um-tombo  {m,u-mi). 

Kala. 

Ganu. 

Eala. 

Ye,  Yebo. 

I-zolo. 

Gutafii. 


Yet,  adv.  Ka. 

see  under  Verbs  in  "  Notes." 
Yield  fruit,  v.  tr.        Tela  imbita. 
see  "  Produce."     Zala  imbita. 
Veza  imbita. 

,,    to,  V.  tr.  Vumela. 

see  also  "  Give  in,"  "  Surrender." 
Yoke,  n.  I-jokwe  (li-ma). 

see  also  "  Inspan." 
Yolk,  n.  I-bomvu  yeqanda. 


EU-BAZHE. 

Shamenya. 
I-KORE  {ri-ma). 
Ma-kei. 

i-kore  rimnwb. 
Makanyura. 
Makei  uya. 
Makore  ose  ose. 

MiSE  YOSE  YOSE. 

I-DZiME  (ri-ma). 

Tjema. 

Pfumburu. 

Tjema. 

HONO,  Honoze. 

I-ZHURU. 

izhururiya. 
Marimnwezuru. 
Tja.     Wanu. 

DiRA  MIRIBO. 
TuNGA  MIRIBO. 
ZWARA  MIRIBO. 
BVUMIRA. 


Mnwana  WEZAI, 


Yon 


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Yonder,  adv. 
You,  pron. 
Young,  adj. 

„    (of  animals),  n. 

Your,  pron.  8\iffi,x. 
"  Your  place." 
"  Your  people." 
Youth,  n. 
see  "  Lad." 


Lapayana. 

Li.    N^ina. 

Ncinyane.     Tja. 

I-zinvane  {li-ma). 

I-undhlu. 

...ako. 

Gini. 

Ba  gini. 

Ubn-tja. 

Ubu-jahha. 


8HCNA. 

Paya.    Papo. 
Mu.    Imnwe.    Ini. 
dukwane.    tsa. 
M-budzana. 

...AKO. 
GWEXYU. 
Ba  GWEXYU. 
BU-TSA. 
BU-KOMANA. 


Zealous,  adj.  Lamandhla.  Namasimba. 

Copelela,  v. 

Kutala,  v. 

Kutazela,  v. 
Zebra  (Burcheirs),n.  I-dube  {li-ma).  M-bisi. 


I 


VOCABULARY 

(No.  2) 
TEB.-ENG. 


A  (1)  pers.  pron.^  they 
(standing  for  ama) ; 
(2)  Imperative  particle, 
with    sense  of    Let... 

.  e.g.  a  si  hambe  =  let 
us  go. 

Abela,  v.  tr.,  allot,  distri- 
bute, divide  amongst, 
share. 
is(i)Al)elo,  n.,  a  share. 

Abo,  poss.  pron.,  their, 
its,  see  "  Notes." 

Ahlugana,  v.  2.,  differ,  dis- 
agree, part  company, 
separate  (from  one 
another). 

Ahluganisa,  v.  tr.,  di- 
vide, part,  separate. 

Ahluganisela,  v.  tr.,  al- 
lot to,  dedicate  to,  dis- 
tribute amongst,  divide 
for,  set  apart  for, 
separate  for. 

Ahlula,  v.,  conquer,  de- 
feat, overcome,  pre- 
vail, repulse,  subdue, 
suppress,  baflEle. 

Ahlulega,  v.,  be  unable, 
exhausted. 

Ahlulwa,  V.  pass,  of 
Ahlula. 


is(i)Ahlunwane,     ??.,     grys 

steinbok. 
is(i)Ajoli,  n.,  see  isi-Joli. 

Alee,  poss.  pron.,  his, 
her,  its,  see  "  Notes." 

Ako,  poss.  pron.,  thy, 
its,  see  "  Notes." 

Aka,  v.,  build,  inhabit. 
It  is  sometimes  used 
in  place  of  Sala  in 
bidding  farewell. 

Akelana,  v.,  build  near 
one  another,  be  neigh- 
bours, be  adjacent  to 
one  another. 

Ala,  V.  i.,  refuse,  reject, 
resist,  object,  be  un- 
willing. 

Alela,  V.  tr.,  forbid,  pro- 
hibit, wean  from. 

Alo,  poss.  pron.,  its,  see 
"  Notes." 

Aluba,     \  bana,      uba, 

Alubana, )     conj.,  if. 

Aluga,  V  int.,  (1)  plait, 
weave ;  (2)  go  out  to 
pasture  as  cattle. 

Alugisa,  see  alusa. 
is(i)Alukazi,  n.,  old  woman, 
old  cow. 

Alusa,  V.  tr.,  lead  out  to 
pasture,  herd. 


Alu 


(    IBl     ) 


Bft 


nm*  u)Alusi,  «..  herd  boy. 

Amanga,  see  ama-Nga. 
i8i,i)Amba,    n.,    small    bag, 

pocket,  purse,  wallet. 
i8{i)Ambane,  /}.,  ant  bear. 
Ainbata,  v.,  clothe  one- 
self iu  blanket,  wear  a 
blanket,  wrap  up  one- 
self in  a  rug. 
Ambesa,  v.  tr.,  clothe  in 
a  blanket,  cover  a  per- 
son with  a  blanket  or 
ru^^ 
Ambeswa,    v.  pass,   of 

Ambesa. 
Ambula,  v.  tr.,  uncover, 

reveal. 
Ami,   poss.   pron.,   ray, 

mine,  see  "  Notes." 
Amugela,  v.,  accept,  re- 
ceive. 
...Ana,    ...Anyana,   the 
(liminutive  suffix. 
i8(i)Anceli,  7*.,  adze. 

Anda,  v.  int.^  spread  of 
a  people,  or  of  a  sore, 
increase  in  number. 
isa'Andhla,  n.,  a  hand. 

Isandhla    sompobo 
=  «uncock,   t/.   i- 
Laulo. 
Andhlala,  v.  tr.^  spread 
out  (as  a  mat). 
iiluAndhle,  n.,  sea,   ocean, 
Zambezi  river. 
Andisa,  v.  tr.^  (1)  cause 
or  help  to  spread  or 
increase,    to    increase 
greatly ;  (2)  be  ready  to 
do  a  thing,  alert  to  do, 
e.<j.  n  ja  andisa  ngu 
piga    inkani^  he    is 
always  ready  to  quar- 
rel. 


i8(i)Aiidii  (isando),  n.,  ham- 
mer. 
Andubana,     adv.^    and 

tlieu. 
Anga,  t\,  kiss. 
is(i)  Antubane,  7i.,  a  coloured, 

li^ured  blanket. 
is(i)Ana8i,  ?i.,  w-itch  doctor. 
Anyisa,  v.,  (c/.  munya), 

suck  (of  animals). 
Apuga,  r.  int.,  be  dislo- 

cated,broken,  sprained. 
Apula,   V.    tr.,    damage, 

Dreak,  snap,  dislocate, 

wrench  off. 

Apula        ugnzila, 
break  a  fast. 
Aso,  pass,  pron.,  its,  see 

''  Notes." 
Atji,  interj.,  no !  Atjibo, 

emphatic. 
Awo,    poss.   pron.,    its, 

their,  see  "  Notes." 
i8(i)Ayobe,  n.,    spider    (esp. 

trap-door  variety). 
Ayo,  7^06'6'.  pron.,  their, 

.s'ee  '•  Notes." 
Azi,  V.  irr.,  know,  under- 
stand, recognise. 
ng^Azi.  n.,  knowledge. 

Azisa,    V.  tr.,   magnify, 

I>raise,  make  known. 
Azisisa,  know  very  well. 
Azo,  2)oss.  pron.,  their, 

see  "Notes." 


B 

Ba,(l)r.,be;(2)t;,8teal, 
rob;  (8)  pers.  pron., 
they;  (4)  past  tense 
form  of  pei-sonal  pro- 
noun Bu  for  Bwa. 


Ba                                       (    182    )                                    Ban 

ugfiiBa,  adv.,  see  Uguba. 

Balega,    v.,    run    away, 

Baas,  n.  (Dutch),  master. 

desert. 

Baba,  v.,  be  bitter,  acrid, 

Balela,  v.,  strike  hot,  of 

pungent  to  taste. 

the  rays  of  the  sun. 

uBaba,  n.,  my  father,  my 

oBaleni,  adv.,  in  the  open, 

uncle. 

plainlj^,  conspicuously. 

Babaza,  v.,  (1)  command. 

Balo,  poss.  pron.,  its,  see 

recommend ;     (2)     ex- 

"Notes." 

press  amazement. 

(ul)uBalu,  n.,  cave,  hole  in  a 

Babela,  v.,  bum  the  grass 

tree. 

round  a  kraal,  e.g.  Ba 

Bamba,  v.,  hold,  seize. 

ya  babela  umuzi. 

arrest,  keep,  lay  hold 

uBabema,  ?i.,pZ.  oBabema, 

of,  retain,  catch,  con- 

donkey. 

trol,  restrain,  sustain. 

Babo,  poss.  pron.,  their. 

Bamba       umsindo 

its,  see  "  Notes." 

■wako  =  hold  your 

Baca,  v.,  "  loaf,"  driven 

noise.     Zibamba, 

by  hunger. 

restrain  oneself. 

Bada,  v.,  plaster,  daub. 

Bambana,    v.,    wrestle. 

Badalala,    v.,    lie    pros- 

hold     one      another ; 

trate  on  the  stomach. 

hence      be      parallel. 

Badalaza,  v.,  talk  non- 

Indhlela zi  ya  bam- 

sense. 

bana  =  the   roads 

Badazela,  v.,  persist  in 

run  side  by  side. 

denial. 

Bambata,  v.,  pat  caress- 

Enza amabada,  v., 

ingly. 

persist  in  denial. 

islBambato,  a  kind  of  mal- 

(il)iBadhlanyaiia,   n.,    dot, 

let    used    to     beat    a 

speck. 

newly-made  floor. 

(il)iBai,  n.  (obsolete  ?),  white 

umBambayila,  n.  (pi.  imi 

cotton  blanket. 

B...),  sweet  potato. 

Bake,  poss.  pron.,  bis, 

Bambega,  v.,  be    unde- 

her, see  "  Notes." 

cided,  hesitate. 

Bako,  poss.  pron.,  thy, 

(ul)nBambo,  ?i.,  rib. 

thine,  its,  see  "Notes." 

IBambo,  n.,  half  skin  oi 

Bala,    v.,    read,    count. 

an  animal. 

reckon. 

islBambo,  n.,  vice,  pincers. 

umBala,  n.,  (1)  colour  ;  (2) 

Ba,mi,  poss.  pron..  my. 

number;  (3)  shin,  leg 

mine,  see  "Notes. 

below  knee. 

isiBa,niu,  n.,  cannon. 

(i)liBala,  n.,  (1)  a  letter  of 

Bana,    co7ij.,   see    Alu- 

alphabet;  (2)  flat  piece 

BANA. 

of  countrj\ 

Bafia,  v.,  cause. 

Ban                                    (    183    )                                     Beb 

Balia  umballo,  con- 

Banjwa,    v.    pass,    of 

spire,  plot. 

Bamba. 

Ba&a  niusiiido,make 

umBaiikwa,  n.,  lizard. 

a  noise. 

umBano,    domestic    strife, 

Bafia  utnli,  raise  a 

civil  war,  a  plot. 

dust. 

nmBanqo,  n.,  curl  of  human 

Bafia,  (zana),  adv.  never, 

hair  or  wool. 

see    paradig:ra   of    the 

Bafinla,  v.,  extract,  pull 

verb  in  the  *'  Notes." 

out  a  thorn. 

isiBafia,    7?.,    a     distance, 

Banzana,   adj.,  dim.  of 

time.        There    i.s    no 

banzi,          moderately 

word  for  "  Time,"  this 

broad,  rather  narrow. 

being  only  an    inade- 

Banzi,  adj.,  broad,  wide. 

fprnte  adaptation. 

ubuBanzi,       n.,       breadth, 

isiBaftana,  n.,  a  little  dis- 

width. 

tance,  or  time. 

Basa,  1*.,  kindle  a  fire. 

Banda,  v.,    split   wood, 

B&so, po.ss.  pron.,  its,  see 

chop  up  firewood, 

-Notes." 

islBande,  w.,  a  carnivorous 

(il)iBatje,  n.  (Dutch),  a  coat 

animal. 

jacket. 

Bandezega,  v.  int.,  be  in 

Bawo,  poss.  pron.,  its 

a     crowded,      pressed 

their,  see  "  Notes." 

condition. 

isiBawn,   n.,  (1)  the  gad- 

Bandezela, v.  tr..  crowd 

fly  ;  (2)  a  grey  ox. 

around,    press,     press 

isiBaya,  ??.,  a  kraal,  enclo- 

down      or      against, 

sure  for  cattle. 

squeeze. 

i8iBayana(na),  n.,  a  small 

Bandhla,  v ,  disown. 

kraal. 

(il)iBandhla,    n.,   company. 

Bayo,  poss.  pron.,  their, 

liost.  troop. 

.see  "  Notes." 

Bandhlnlula,  r.,  disown. 

(il)iBaxa,  n.,  forked  stick,  or 

islBane,  n.,  torch,  candle,  a 

support. 

li^^ht. 

Baza,  v.,  cars^e. 

umBane,  n.,  lightning. 

(il)iBazelo,  ??.,  chip,  shaving 

Banega,   r.,  lighten,  of 

of  wood. 

lightning. 

umBazi,  n.,  carpenter. 

islBanego,  n.,  torch,  candle, 

Bazo,  po.ss.  pron.,  their. 

a  light. 

soe  '•  Notes." 

Bani,  pron.  rnterj.,  who. 

Beba,7*.  ?;?^,burn,  of  the 

what,  e.ff.  Inyamazane 

fire  itself,  e.g.  Umlilo 

le  i  bani ?  =  what  ante- 

u  ya  beba=thc   fire 

lope  is  that?    Ubani 

burns. 

lo?  =  who  goes  there  ? 

imBeba,  n.,  see  imBiba. 

isiBanjana,  ».,  tweezers. 

IsiBebetn,  »i.,  remainder. 

Beb 


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Bib 


umBebebi,  7i.,  stammerer. 
Beda,  v.,  be  wild  in  talk, 

talk  nonsense. 
Bega,  V.  tr.,  put,  place, 
set    down,  appoint  to 
an  office. 
Beganempe,    see    under 

Neinbe. 
Begela,  v.,  reserve,  put 
by,     provide    for    the 
future. 

Begelela  tiinkiimbi, 
put  in  a  row. 
Begezela,  v.,  (1)  endure, 
undergo,    be    patient ; 
(2)  catch  rain  water. 
IBejane,  n.,  black  rhino- 
ceros. 
amaBele,  n.,  native  corn. 
(il)iBele,  n.,  breast,  udder. 
umBele,  n.,  teat,  nipple. 
Beleka,  v.,  work. 
Belekela,  v.,    work  for, 
serve. 
isiBeleki,\?i.,  worker,  ser- 
umBeleki,/     van! 
umBeleko,  ?i.,  work,  service. 
umBelesi,    n.,    draught    or 
imck  ox. 
Beleta,t?.,(l)  bear  j^oung; 
(2)  carry  child  at  the 
back. 
Beletwa,    v.    pass.,    be 
born. 
umBelo,  n.,  shed  of  branch- 
es. 
Belo,     interj.y    used    to 
emphasize,  e.g.  Inkosi 
1  kona  belo = the  king 
is  there  indeed. 
Bema,     v.,     smoke    to- 
bacco, take  snuff,  sniff 
medicine. 
imBemba,  n.,  "  battle-axe." 


Bemisa,  v.,  give  snuff,  or 

a  whiff  of  tobacco. 
Beua,  I?.,  cut  into  strips. 
uluBende,  ?i.,  (1)  serum  of 
the     blood;    (2)     pan- 
creas. 
imBeni,  n.,  beer  basket. 
ImBefio,   w.,  cf.  amakasi, 
peelings  of  sweet  reed. 
Benu,  poss.  j)ron.,  your, 
see  "  Notes." 
uBenwana,  n.,  Crocodile 
river. 
Beta,  v.,  strike,  hit ;  used 
also  of  the  sun's  rays. 
Beta  fi.ale,  go  round 
that  way. 
Betela,  v.,  drive  in,  ham- 
mer. 
amaBetju,  n..,  tails,  or  skins 
forming  men's  dress. 
Betu,  poss.  pron.,   our, 

see  "  Notes." 
Bi,  adj.,  bad,  ugly,  un- 
pleasant, vicious,  vile, 
wicked,  wrong. 
Kabi,  badly. 
Gubi,  it  is  bad. 
Bi,  aiix.  v.,  =  be -hi;  e.g.  i 
bi  lalo=i  be  i  lalo=it 
had  it ;  it  was  with  it. 
ubuBl,  \  n.,  wickedness,  sin, 
u^uBi,  f     evil,  badness. 
iziBi,      n.     pi,      rubbish, 
weeds,  etc. 
hola  izibi,]  clear 
kncula  „    j^away 
susa       „    J  rubbish. 
imBiba,  n.,  mouse. 

Bibidhla,  v.  (Hlihla)  sup- 
purate, e.g.  Gu  bibidhla 
inxeba  =  the    wound 
suppurates. 
Bibitega,  v.,  laugh. 


Bid                                       (    185    )                                      Bom 

imBida,  n.,  an  edible  vege- 

(il)iBi20, n.,  name. 

table. 

Bo,  particle  of  emphasis 

Bidhliga,    v.,  (Pihliga), 

and  suffix,  e.g.  Hlalabo 

break  out  in  a  rasli  or 

= sit  down,  pronounced 

sores. 

authoritatively. 

Biga,  v.,  report,  tell,  an- 

ulnBoba,  7i.,  ridge,  bank  of 

iiounce. 

earth. 

Bigizela,      v.,      splash 

Bobabili,  see  Bili. 

through  water. 

imBobo,   n.    (or    Bopo,  or 

Bija,  v.,  drain  the  cup, 

Pobo,  or  Popo),  pipe  or 

tinish  the  cupful. 

tube,  hence  gun,  prop. 

Bila,  r.  int.^  boil. 

a  hole  made  through  a 

imBila,    «.,    (1)    "piano," 

thing. 

a  musical  instrument ; 

nmBope,  n.  (umPobe),  but- 

(2)   rock    rabbit;    (3) 

ter-milk. 

imbila  yotj  wala,  small 

Bodhla,  v.,  rise  as  in  in- 

quantit}' of  beer. 

digestion,  belch  tiatu- 

imBilapo,  «.,  groin. 

leiice. 

Bili,  adj.,  two. 

illBodhlelo,  ?i.,  bottle. 

Bobabili,  both. 

Bohloga,  v.,  be  crushed. 

isiBili,  n.,  two. 

S(iuashed. 

imlBilini,  ii.  pi.,  offal. 

Bohloza,    V.  tr.,    crush. 

Bilisa,  V.  tr.,  boil. 

squash. 

islBiliso,  n.,  yeast,  leaven. 

Boizela,  v.,  grin. 

Binda,  r.,  be  quiet. 

nmBoko,      n.,      elephant's 

islBindi,  «.,  (1)  liver;   (2) 

trunk. 

courage. 

Bola,   v.,  decay,  rot,  be 

lesibindi,  valiant. 

rancid,  be  "  high." 

Bindisa,  v.,  appease. 

Bolega,  r.,  borrow,  lend. 
Bolega  indhlebe  = 

Binelela,  v.,  salute,  greet. 

Binxiga,  v.,  wriggle  like 

lend      me      your 

a  snake. 

ears. 

isiBipi,    71.,   (isipipi),  skin 
apron  of  girl's  dress. 

uluBombo,  n.,  brink,  edge. 

Ubombo     Iwompu- 

iinBita,  n.,  vegetable,  fruit. 

mulo  =  bridge    of 

Biya,  r.,  fence,  enclose. 
Biyela  insimn,  en- 

the nose. 

fiaBomn,  adv.,  on  purpose, 

close  a  garden. 

wilfully. 

Biza,  v.,  (1)  call,  name, 

Boiuvu,  adj.,  red,  scarlet. 

summon,    invite ;     (2) 

iBomvu,  71.  (1)  a  red  ox; 

demand,require,charge 

(2)  yolk  of  an  egg. 

a  price. 

iliBomvu,  n.,  red  clay. 

imBiza,  n.,  pot  for  cooking, 
or  carrying  wat^r. 

"i^rvS;  "■.'oj^-nd. 

Bom 


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Bui 


eBomvu,  in  (or  on) 

Botjwa,  V.  pass,  of  Bopa. 

the  red  ground. 

iTTiBovane,  ».,  weevil. 

Bona,   v.,    see,    observe, 

(ul)uBovu,  n.,  pus. 

Bovula,  v.,  bellow. 

notice,    beware,    take 

heed,  oversee. 

(ul)uBoya,  n.,  wool,  down  of 

Bona,  pron.,  they,  them. 

geese,   bristle,   animal 

it;    see  table  of    pro- 

hair, human  hair    (of 

nouns  in  "  Notes." 

head=unwele). 

Bona,  v.,  thank,  praise, 

Bu,  pron.,  it,  see  table  of 

applaud,  cheer,  roar  of 

pronouns  in  "  Notes." 

a  lion. 

Bubula,  v.,  moan,  whine. 

Bonagala,  v.  i.,  be  plain. 

groan. 

be  visible,  appear. 

IsiBudu,  w.,   ornament    of 

Bonagalisa,  v.  tr.,  reveal. 

red  clay  to  cover  isi- 

Boiiapona,     v.     (bofia- 

COlo,  q.v. 

bofia),  grunt. 

iBudufiu,     n.,    a    white 

Bonda,  v.,  stir  (the  pot). 

faced  ox,  black  or  red 

islBonda,    n.,   pole,   post, 

in  body. 

stake. 

Buga,  v.,  (1)   stare ;   (2) 

IsiBoniboni,  n.,  glass  win- 

admire. 

dow. 

Buguda,  V.  int.,  plunge. 

Bonisa,  v.,  shew,  oversee. 

dive. 

isiBono,  n.,  rupture    (um- 

Bugutja, v.,  plunge  the 

bilical). 

assegai,  stab. 

isiBono,  n.,  cognomen,  sur- 

Bnkali, adj.  (ubu-kali). 

name. 

keen,  smart. 

imBonolo,  n.,  mule. 

Bula,    v.,    thresh    corn. 

umBofiulwane,   n.,    under- 

beat clothes. 

ground  bee. 

Bulala,  v.,  kill,  slay,  de- 

Bopa, v.,  tie,  bind,  splice. 

stroy     life,     damage, 

wrap  up. 

spoil,  afflict,  torment. 

Bopa  amasono,  put 

hurt,  break. 

on  the  brake. 

Bulawa,    v.    {pass,    of 

iBopa,  n.,  pack  ox,  draught 

Bulala). 

ox. 

Bulawa  idhlozi,  be 

Bopela,  v,^  span  in  (oxen). 

hurt    by    accident 

tie  for. 

{lit.     hurt     by    a 

isi-Bopo,  n.,  a  fastening  (of 

spirit). 

whatever  material),  a 

ImBulu,  n.,  cf.  uxamu,  ani- 

lock. 

mal  said  to  bite  and 

Isiboposepiza,  a  hal- 

suck     cow's      udders 

ter. 

(?  iguana). 

IsiBopo    samasono. 

(il)iBulukwe,     n.     (Dutch) 

brake  of  wagon. 

.    trousers. 

Bui 


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Cac 


(il)iBnlnlu,  w.,  puff  adder. 
Buliina,  v.,  be  round  like 
a  ball. 
umBuluna  (or  umBulunga),  71., 
something     round,     a 
ball. 
(il)iBuma,  n.,  (1)  reed;  (2) 
green  beads. 
Bumba,  v.,  (1)  create ;  (2) 
mould,     model,     cast, 
knoad. 
IBumba,  n.,  pot  clay. 
umBumbi,  ??.,  Creator. 
umBumbulnsa,    n.,    kernel 

of  nut. 
imBnmbuluzana,  n.,  a  ball. 
Buna,  r.,  wither,  fade. 
Buna,  r.,        |(1)   crowd 
Bunazela,  r.,j      around 
like    flies;    (2)    drive 
awaj"  flies. 
(il)iBufiane,    v.,    rhinoceros 

beetle. 
(i)liBufiayezi,  w.,  beetle. 
umBundu,  ».,  ridge. 

IsiBunu,  n.,  bottom  of    a 

vessel,  buttock. 
isiBufiu,  n.,   worm,   grub, 
caterpillar. 
Busa,  v.,  (1)  rule,  reign  ; 
(2)  prosper,  be  happy. 
umBusi,  7^.,  ruler. 

Busisa,  V.  tr.,  bless. 
umBuso,   )i.,  dominion,   king- 
dom. 
(ul)uBu80,  n.,  forehead,  brow, 
face,  countenance. 
Buta,    V.    tr.    and   int.^ 
gather,    collect,    pack 
up,  raise  troops. 
Butagataga,  adj.  (Taga- 
taea),  languid,  meek, 
soft,  weak,  limp. 
Bntana,  v.  t.,  assemble. 


(il)iButi,  n.,  see  liButo. 
Butisa,  V.  ^r.,  gather,  col- 
lect. 
(i)liBnto,  n.,  soldier,  regi- 
ment. 
Butundu,  adj.  (Tundu), 

blunt. 
Buy  a,  V.  i.,  return,  turn 
back,  relapse  (Pinda). 
Wa  buy  a  wafii  tja- 
ya  =  he    hit    me 
ap:ain. 
Buyela  emva,  turn 
back,  retire,  recede, 
retreat. 
ImBuya,  n.,  wild  spinach. 
Buyisa,  v.  tr.,  give  back, 

restore,  send  back. 
Buyisela,  v.  tr.,  restore 

to,  give  back  to. 
Buza,  v.,  ask  a  question, 
question,  inquire. 
iliBuzi,  11.,  water  rat. 
imBuzi,  71.,  goat. 


Caba,  v.,  (1)  scarify,  let 
blood ;    (2)    vaccinate, 
inoculate ;  (3)  clear  off 
bush,  encamp. 
isiCaba,  n.,  remainder,  es- 
pecially of  cooked  food. 
Fotula    isicaba, 
grind  boiled  corn. 
(ul)uCabafiu,  n.,  pit   of   the 
stomach. 
Cacamba,  v.  t.,  burst  as  a 

1>0(1, 

Cacata,  v.  tr.,  shell  peas, 
ground  nuts.  etc. 
(il)iCacn,  n.,  a  musical  in- 


Cac 


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Cez 


strument,  resembling 
a  bow,  with  small  cala- 
bash attached. 

iCacu       lomtjoko, 
bow    for   shooting 
arrows. 
Caga,  v.,  (1)  be  thin ;  (2) 
go  out  to  pasture  early, 
returning  to  be  milked 
=dhla  amazolo. 
(u)luCago,  01.,  milk. 

Caiwa,  v.,  pass,  of  Caba. 
(il)iCala,  7i.,  (1)  accusation, 
charge ;  (2)  fault. 
niga  icala,  accuse. 
a  ni  lacala,  I  am 

innocent. 
tola  icala,get  blame. 
Cambalala,  v.,  (1)  lie  on 
stomach  ;    (2)    repose, 
lie  down,  take  siesta, 
recline. 
Cambaza,  v.,  tickle. 
isiCamelo,  n.,  pillow. 
Camusela,  v.,  hatch  eggs. 
Candula,  v.,  renew  (?). 
(il)iCansi,  n.,  mat,  bed. 

Cansisa,  v.,  make  clear, 

elucidate. 
Capa,  v.,  (1)  wade,  cross 
a  river ;  (2)  lap  water, 
of  dogs  (Xapa). 
Catega,    v.,    draw    out 
liquor  (as  from  a  cask). 
Catja,   V.  ^.,  hide,  disap- 
pear, vanish. 
Catjela,  v.,  take  shelter 

from,  hide  from. 
Caya,  v.,  spread  to  dry, 
to  air  (clothes,  etc.). 
Caya  indaha,  spread 
news. 
Caza,  v.,  draw  out  fibres 
of  bark  or  sinew. 


Ceba,   v.,    slander,    mis- 
represent,   tell     tales, 
betray,  accuse  falsely, 
plot. 
(il)iCebo,    n.,  false   charge, 
scandal,  a  plot. 
Ceca,   V.  i.,  wear    orna- 
ments, be  decorated. 
(i)liCeci,  n.  (iceco),  an  orna- 
ment for  the  person. 
Cecisa,    v.    tr.,    adorn, 
decorate  the  person. 
iliCeco,  see  Ceci. 
(il)iCege,  n.,  open  country,  a 
plain. 
Cela,  v.,  (1)  beg,  ask  for, 
apply    for,    pray,    re- 
quest ;  (2)  sprinkle  (as 
with  salt). 
iCelankobi,    n.,    evening 
star. 
(il)iCele,  n.,  side. 
(il)iCelegwana,  n.,  ring-dove, 
wood-pigeon. 
Celela,  v.,  beg  on  behalf 
of  another. 
eCeleni  gw... Zoc.  of  icele, 
by  the  side  of. 
Cefia,  V.  (Cwefia),  strain 
a  liquor,  pour  off  (leav- 
ing the  sediment). 
Centa,  v.,  clear  off  grass 
with  a    spade,  scuffle 
off  grass. 
Cetula,  v.,  be  clear  (of 

the  sky),  unclouded. 
Ceza,    v.,  avoid,    dodge, 
shun. 
(ul)uCezii,  n.,  splinter,  piece 
of  broken  stick,  half  of 
a  thing  broken  in  two. 
Cezuga,  V.  z.,  wane  of  the 
moon. 


Cez 


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Cot 


Ceznla,  v.  tr.,  chip  wood, 
etc.,  "split  hairs." 
iliCi,  71.,  a  space  partitioned 
oflf,  an  enclosure  with- 
in an  enclosure,  room. 
Ciba,  v.,  tlirow  the  spear. 
(il)iCibi,  7?.,  dam  of  water, 
IX)ol,  pond,  lake. 
isiCibi,   n.,  a   patch  for  a 
garment. 
Cibigeza,  r.,  crush  under 
foot. 
umCibitjelo,   n.,    bow  (for 

shooting). 
umCilo,  r?.,  thong,  rein,  whip, 
skin  roi^e,  strap. 
nmCilo       wenkosi- 

kazi,  rainbow. 
imiCilo,  reins. 
Cija,  r.  tr.,  sharpen  to  a 
point. 
umCijo,    71.,    a     sharpened 
point  (of  stick,  etc.). 
Cima,  v.  (Cilja),  blow  out, 

put  out  a  fire. 
iCimbi,  n.,  large    edible 

grub  found  on  trees. 
Cimeza,  v.,  close  the  eyes 

tightly. 
Cina,  (1)  v.i.,  terminate, 
come  to  an  end ;  (2)  v. 
tr.,  put  gum  (inhlaga) 
to  a  spear  to  fix  it 
firmly  in  the  shaft. 
Cifia,    »'.,    search,    look 

carefully  all  round. 
Cindezela,      v.,      press, 
squeeze,  compress,  </. 
Bandezela, 
umCino,    ?».,  end    of    any- 
thing. 
(nl)uCino,  n.,  brink  of  a  pit 
or  precipice. 
Cinsa,  v.,  (1)  spirt  out 


from  the  mouth  ;  (2) 
partake  of  the  feast  of 
first  fruits. 
Cita,  v.,  spill,  scatter, 
strew,  throw  away, 
waste,  upset,  over- 
throw, disperse,  defeat, 
devastate. 
Citega,  v.,  be  spilled,  etc., 

straggle. 
Citja,  v.,  blow  out,  or  put 

out  fire. 
Coba,  r.,  (1)  anointjsmear, 
mark    the    face    with 
clay;   (2)   prepare   for 
w^ar. 
Coba  ikanda  lake, 
=  break  his  head. 
iCoba,    n.,    gravelly    or 

sandy  soil. 
Cobela,     v.,    chop     up, 
mince. 
amaCobo,  n.,  fat,  oil. 

amaCobo        ocago, 
butter. 
Cola,  v.,  (1)  grind  corn 
or    snuff;    (2)     make 
happj'. 
Colana,  ?'.,  rejoice. 
Colega,  V.  (1)  be  ground 
(of  corn,  etc.);  (2)  be 
happy. 
Colisa,      v.,      pulverize, 
grind  very  fine,  help  to 
grind. 
isiColo,  n.,  topknot  of  mar- 
ried women. 
Cona,  v.,  grumble  at  a 

gift. 
Copelela,  v.,  be  zealous, 
earnest. 
nbuCopo,  w.,  brains. 

Cotia.  v.,  pick  ui>  grain. 
of  fowls. 


Cu 


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Dai 


ulnCu,  n.,  string  of  beads. 

Dabuga,  v.  int.  (Dabula), 

Cuba,   v.,  trample  clay, 

(1)    be    broken,     torn, 

knead  dough. 

spoilt,     chapped ;     (2) 

inCuba,  ri.,  see  iNcuba. 
inCubula,  n.,  see  iNcubula. 

penitent,    sorry,    low- 

spirited,    sad;    (3)    be 

Cuma,     v.,     be     chaste. 

created,  made. 

modest,  meek,  polite. 

Wa  dabuga  e  njalo 

uguCuma,  n.,  virtue. 

=  he   was    made 

Cumisa,  v.,  purify  (mo- 

(created, born)  so. 

rally). 

TiTTiDabugo,    n.,    character. 

Cunuga,  v.,  be  disgusted. 

'■    Dabula,    v.    tr.,  (break. 

Cnta,  v.,  pluck  (a  fowl). 

rip,    slit,    tear,  spoil ; 

Cwaiza,  v.,  flash,  as  the 

(2)  divide,pass  through 

eye  with  anger. 

a  country  ;  (3)  create. 

Cwa-la,  V.  int.,  fill,  rise 

umDabuli,  n..  Creator. 

(of  a  river). 

(i)liDada,  n.,  duck. 

Cwalisa,  v.  tr.,  fill. 

idada      elikulu, 

Cwazimula,  v.,  see  Kazi- 

goose. 

mula. 

islDada,  n.,  long  extent  (of 

Cweba,  v.,  be  clear,  un- 

something), a  group. 

clouded. 

isidada    semizi,    a 

Cwele,  pft.  of  Cwala. 

chain,  or  group  of 

Cwena,  v.,  see  Cena. 

towns. 

Cwenega,  v.,  be  pure,  as 

Dade,  n.,  sister. 

water. 

uDadega,  v.  (Didega),  be 

Cwenegisa,  v.  tr.,  purify 

in  a  nervous,  trembling 

(of  liquids). 

condition. 

Cwila,  V.  int.,  dip,  dive, 

Daga,  adj.,  drab,  dun. 

plunge,  sink. 

islDaga,  n.,  black  soil,  or 

SN^-^^"^^^'^^^- 

mud. 
umDaga,  n.  (1)  a  dun  col- 

oured  ox  ;     (2)    mud. 

mortar. 

Li    nile    amadaga- 

D 

daga,  it  has  rained 

excessively     mak- 

InDaba, n.,  matter,  affair. 

ing  much  mud. 

news,    a    report,   tale. 

SJ^a,}"— °t. 

story. 

Tonisa  indaba,   v., 

Dagwa,    v.,    be    drunk, 

judge. 

intoxicated. 

(iil)uDaba,  n.,  message. 

IDaha,  n.,  Indian  hemp. 

amaDabudabu,      n.,     rags, 

iDaimone,    n.,    diamond 

tatters. 

fields. 

Dai 


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0U 


I 


Daizela,  v.,  stagger  as  a 

ilrunken  man. 
Dajulwa,  v.  pass,  of  da- 

bula. 
Dala,  adj.y  old,  stale. 
Daladala,  a(fj.,  very  old. 
inDalimane,  «.,  lung-sick- 
ness. 
Damba,  v.,  be  anxious. 
Dana,  r.,  be  disappointed, 
sad. 
nmDafi.a,  n.,  yard,  enclosure, 

a  space  left  vacant. 
isiDanda,  ji.,  sluggard. 


Dandabula, 


divide 


down  tlie  middle. 
Danisa,   v.,  be   sorrow- 
ful. 
Dansula,  v.  i.,  snap,  as  a 
stick  breaking. 
inDawo,  n.,  place,  station^ 
a  space. 

fienDawo,  adv.^  on 

accouut  of. 
enDawonye  (loc.  of 
indawo  +  nye),  in 
one     place,    alto- 
getber. 
Daxazela,     t'.,      splasb 
throu)L;h  rain  or  mud. 
Daya,     \v.    fr.,    roll    a 
Dayela,j     thing  along. 
Daza,   v.,  split  feathers, 
etc.,  tear  into  strips. 
inDaza,  /i.,  strip  of  calico. 
Dazula,  v.,  tear. 
De,  a'//.,  deep,  tall,  high. 
ubuDe,    71.,    depth,    length, 

height. 
uluDe.  n.,  an  edible  herb. 
InDeoe,  n.,  Up,  ladle. 
inDekazi,    ju,    very     tall 
person  or  animal. 
Dela,  r.,  (1)  be  satisEed, 


give  up,  give  in;   (2) 
interrupt,  dissenting. 
Delela,  v.,  spurn,  set  at 
nought,  despise,  scorn ; 
be  reckless. 
islDeleli,  ??.,  lazy,  careless, 
easy-going  person. 
(u)luDenda,  n.,  expectoration, 

foam. 
(iil)uDeneli,  1  n.,   crock,   pot- 
(uljuDenezi,  f     sherd. 
umDenga,    n.,  fence  of    a 
town. 
iDengu,  «.,  large  plaited 
basket. 
isiDensi,  ?i.,  sluggishness. 
Depa,  r.,  be  full  grown, 
or  old. 
(iz)inDevii,    ?«.,    beard,    mous- 
tache, whiskers. 
(lll)uDevii,  one  hair  of    the 
beard. 
isiDevu,  /i.,  long  beard. 
Dhla,  r.  tr.,  eat,  consume, 
wear  away,  cost,  con- 
fiscate,    cheat,     over- 
reach, rust. 
Ipiza,  11  ya  zidhlela 
nje  =  the  horse  is 
just  eating. 
Ka  gu  dlili  iluto,  be 

clieap. 
Dhla  amafa,  inherit. 
Dhla    amazolo,  eat 
the  dew,  i.e.  cattle 
going  out  to  pas- 
ture   very    early, 
before    being 
milked. 
ugTiDhla,  )i.,  food,  victuals. 
Dhlala,   r.,  play,    frolic, 
tritlo.  sport. 
inDhlala,  7t.,   hunger,  fa- 
mine, scarcity  of  food. 


Dhl 


(     1P2    ) 


Dnii 


umDhlalo,  n.,  j^ame,  pla}'. 
inDhlebe,  n.,  ear. 
Dhladhla,     v.,   trot,  of 

horses. 
Dhlega,  v.    (Dhla),  get 
oaten,  cheated,  rusted. 
inDhlela,  ?i.,  path,  road. 
Hlahla       indhlela, 
make  a  new  road. 
(il)iDhlelo.  n.,  pasture, 

Dhlepuna,  v.,  scratch  off 

with  nails,  tear. 
Dhlisa,  V.  t7\,  poison. 
isiDModhlo,  n.,  head  ring 

of  amadoda. 
inDhlondhlo,  n.,  a  variety 
of  snake. 
nmDhlopo,  n.,  a  black  ox, 

spotted  white. 
TUuDhloso,  n.,  a  tree  having 
white       close-grained 
wood. 
(il)iDhlozi,   n.,  "spirit"   of 
the   dead ;    in   plural, 
"  shades  of  the  dead." 
a  fii  ladhlozi,  I've 

no  luck. 

bulawa      iiedhlozi, 

hurt  by   accident 

(=by  the  idhlozi). 

inDhlozi,    n.,    tiger    cat; 

serval. 
inDhlu,  n.,  house,  hut. 

indhlu  enyoni,bird's 

nest. 
abendhlu,       house- 
hold. 
inDhlubu,  n.,  round  bean. 
(u)lu-Dhlubu,  n.,  a  red  ox,  with 
small      white      spots 
on  the  flank. 
InDhlugula,  n.,  head  orna- 
ment, a  crest. 


Dhlula,  v.,  pass  on,  pass 

by,  surpass,  excel. 
Dhlulana,     v.,    surpass 
one  another. 
iminwe  i  ya  dhlu- 
lana, the   fingers 
are     of    different 
lengths. 
Dhlulisa,    v.    ti\,    send 

forward. 
Dhlunela,  v.,  surpass  in 
strength. 
IsiDhlwadhlwa,  ??.,  (1)  vio- 
lence, warning  of  vio- 
lence;   (2)   a    kind   of 
food. 
inDhlwana,    n.,    dim.    of 

indhlu,  room. 
inDidazana,  n.,  the  king's 
month,         introduced 
every  third    year,    in 
order    to    rectify    the 
calendar. 
Dldega,  v.,  be  nervous. 
Digiza,   vibrate,  beat  of 
the    heart,    tick,   pul- 
sate, throb. 
Diliga,    v.,    be    ruined, 
thrown  down. 
islDiliga,  n.,  leprosy. 
Dilina,  v.,  be  round,  full. 
Dilinana,  v.,  be  full  (of 

moon). 
Diliza,    V.  tr.,    pull,  or 
throw  down,  ruin. 
inDima,    w.,   (1)    strip    of 
.  garden    ground ;      {2] 
average,    or     general 
height,   or    size    of  a 
rank  of  men,  or  of  men 
generally. 
u  ya  dhlula  indima 
=  he  is  above  the 
average. 


Din 


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Dnn 


Difia,   t*.,  want,   search, 
seek,  charge  a  price. 
isiDindi,  «.,  (1)  butt  end  of 
a    stalk   of    grass,    or 
stick  ;  (2)  nave,  hub  of 
a  wheel. 
(n)lnDini,    «.,  edge   of  cup, 
etc.,  brim. 
Dinisa,  v.  tr.,  tire. 
Dinwa,  v.,  be  tired,  wor- 
ried, weary. 
(uluDiwo,  u.s  small  pot. 
inDoda,  u.  pi.,  amadoda, 
man,  husband. 
ubuDoda.  /».,  lock  of  a  gun, 
inDodakazi,  «.,  daughter. 
inDodana,  ».,  son. 
(il)iDolo,  u.,  knee. 
(il)iDololwane,  «.,  elbow. 
(nljuDofia,  ;*.,  see  nDofiwa. 
Donda,  r.,  sulk,  be  un- 
willing, be  reluctant. 
(nl)uDondolo,  ».,  long  walk- 
ing stick,  rod  for  walk- 
ing. stafV. 
Dondoluzela,  v.,  go  with 
a  stick,  be  infirm,  walk 
feebly. 
(nlmDonsi,  /?.,  sting  of  bee. 
(u)luDofiwa,     ?i.,     (uDofia), 
ravine,     chasm,    deep 
channel ;    steep    bank 
of  a  ravine. 
Dona,  r.,  pick  up. 
Duba,  ?'.,  worry,  molest, 
annoy,  trouble,  vex. 
inDuba,  n.  (intnba),  open- 
ing,     gap;     occasion, 
opportunity. 
(il;iDube,      n.,     Burcheirs 
zohra. 
Dubega,  r.,  (Duba),  be 
annoyed,  etc. 
(i)liDubego,  n.,  annoyance. 


trouble,  the  thing  that 
gives  the  trouble. 
Dnbttla,  r.,  shoot  with  a 

gun. 
isiDubulo,  7?.,  fist. 

Duda,  V.  tr.^  excite,  pro- 
voke. 
Dudega,  r.,  be  excited. 
inDuku,  /«.,  knobkerry. 
islDugu,  «.,  gun-stock. 
iDukwe,    n.,    square    of 
calico  for  head. 
isiDuli,  ??.,  ant-heap. 
inDulu.  ;?.,  antiquity. 

Abendulu,    the 
ancients. 
Duma,   y.,  thunder,   re- 
sound, roar,  sound. 
(ul)uDuma,  n.,  a  swelling  on 
some  part  of  the  body, 
result  of  violence    or 
disease 
iDumba,  w.,  garden  hut,  a 
temporary  hut. 
inDumba,  /i.,  bean. 
IDumbi,  n.,  palsy. 
islDumbu,      n.,      carcase, 
corpse. 
amaDumbu,    n.,    skins    for 
dress. 
inDume,  /?.,  a  black,  or  red 
ox    with     spotted     or 
marked  lower  face. 
Dumisa,  v.,  cause  to  re- 
sound, publish  abroad ; 
praise,  revere,  worship, 
honour. 
(iil)uDumo,  n.,  (1)  sound  of 
rumbling,  or  roaring, 
thunder;     (2)    praise, 
renown. 
IsiDumuga,  m.,  water-buck. 
inDuna,  «.,(!)  head  man, 
administrator,  leader, 


Dun 


(    194    ) 


Ela 


officer;    (2)    male    of 

beasts. 

E 

Duna,  v.,  defile,  pollute, 

disturb  water,  stir  up 

the  sediment. 

Eba,  V.  (Ba)  steal. 

iDundulu,    n.,    bank    of 

Ebula,     v.,    strip    bark 

earth,    ridge,    undula- 

from a  tree,  peel,  sepa- 

tion of  rolling  country. 

rate  strands  of  bark. 

Dundubala,  v.,  rise,  of 

Ebuza,  v.,  cast  its  skin 

the  land,  undulate. 

(as  a  snake). 

inhlabati  i  dundu- 

Ecegeni,  see  iCege. 
Eceleni     gu...    loc.    of 

bele,  the  land   is 

undulating. 

icele,  beside,   by    the 

inDunduma,  n.,  see  iDun- 

side of. 

dulu. 

Eduze    gu,    adv.,    near, 

inDunulo,  ?^.,  ramrod. 

adjacent. 

Dunyiswa,  v.  pass,    of 

Eduzana,    adv.,    rather 

dumisa. 

near,  very  near,  close 

umuDwa,  n.,  (1)  crack,  split. 

to. 

gash,   a   long  line  or 

Edwa,  adv.,  only, single. 

mark  ;  (2)  blue  crane. 

solitary. 

isiDwaba,  n.,  skin  petticoat 

Egusitegeni,     adv.,    in 

of  married  woman. 

secret. 

(ul)uDwai,  71.,  secretary  bird. 

EMa,  v.,   descend,    step 

(il)iD\vala,  n.,  rock. 

down,  come  down,  go 

emaDwaleni,    in    a 

down. 

rocky  place. 

Ehlela,  t?.,  descend  on  to. 

inDwanu,  n.,  baboon. 

come  down  from,  step 

Dweba,    u,    mark    out. 

down  from  or  to. 

draw,  delineate. 

Ehliga,  v.,  come  down, 

Dwebela,    v.,  mark  out 

descend,  step  down. 

for,  draw  for,  etc. 

Ehlisa,    V.    tr.,    (1)    let 

umDwebelo,    n.,    a    mark. 

down,     lower,     bring 

drawing. 

down;    (2)   give  milk 

inDwebundwebu,  n.,  flea. 

(of  cows). 

inDwendwe,7i.  1  procession, 
(u)luDwendwe,7?./     a  row  of 

Ekadeni,  adv.,  long  ago. 

Ekaya,  adv.,  loc.  of  ika- 

people    or  things,  In- 

ya, at  home. 

dian    file;     a   line   of 

Ela,  v.,  (1)  winnow ;  (2) 

people  on  the  march. 

'smear    a    skin    with 

Dzaga,  V.  (Tsaga),  spirt 

grease    to     render    it 

from  mouth,  spout  out, 

supple. 

syringe. 

Elama,  i?.,  follow  in  order 

of  birth,    e.g.  Wa  fit 

£U 


11)5    ) 


£nz 


elama  =  be  was   bom 

after  me. 
Elamana,  r.,  be  of  the 
same    famih',    follow- 
ing   one    another    in 
order  of  birth. 
Elanya,     r.,    pass,    of 

Elama. 
Elapa,     v.,     administer 
medicine  either   med- 
ically     or    ceremoni- 
ally. 
Elega,  ?'.,  add. 
Eleganisa,   r.,  put   one 

thing  on  another. 
Elegela,  r.,  add  to. 
Elula,  r.,  stretch  out,  ex- 
tend as  the  arms. 
Ema,  v.,  see  Ma. 
Emahlabatini,  see  ama- 

Hla'bati. 
Emini,  adv.  (imi-Ni),  at 

midiiay. 
EmnyafiiO,  adv.  (umNy- 
afio),   at  the  gate,  or 
door. 
Empumalafia,   adv.,   in 
the  cast, 

pre/h, 
aft6r, 
behind 
Ena,  r.,  be  thick,  rai^k, 
luxuriant  (of   vegeta- 
tion). 
Enaba,  r.,  see  Kaba. 
Enana,        Ir.,  change, 
Enanisana,/    exchange. 
Enda,   r.,  go   to   a    hus- 
band, marry  (of  a  wo- 
man). 
Endawonye,    adr.    (en- 
Dawonye),      in     one 
place,    together,   alto- 
gether. 


Erauva  g^ 
Emva  ga 


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Endnlu,    adv.   inDnlu, 

in  ancient  times. 
Enega,  v.,  spread  out  as 

the    arms,     grain,    or 

garment  to  dry. 
Engama,    v.,   overhang, 

hang  over  a  cliff,  etc. 
Engeza,  r.,  add  to. 
Engezelela,  r.,  add  to. 
Engula,     V.     (ongnla), 

skim. 
Enhla,  adr.,  upwards,  up 

river,  northwards,   or 

westwards. 
Ensiteni,    )  adv..  see  en- 
Ensiteleni,  /    Siteleni, 

privately. 
Enwaya,      v.,     scratch 

(where  it  itches). 
Enu,  pass,  pron.,  your  ; 

.see  ''  Notes." 
Enxenye  ^...,prep.,  be- 
side. 
Enya,  v.,  steep  in  water. 
Enya^enye,    see    under 

limNyaga. 
Enyanya,     v.,     abstain 

from  certain  foods. 
Enyela,  v.,  be  dislocated. 
Enyuga,  v.i.,  go  up,  as- 
cend. 
Enyula,   v.    tr.,  (1)  lift 

up ;  (2)  select,  choose. 
Enyusa, »'.,  help  or  make 

to  ascend. 
Enza,    t\,    do,    perform, 

practise,  make. 
Enza  amabada,  per- 
sist in  denial. 
Enza  mloze,  whistle. 
Enza  uiuhlu,  stand 
in  lino. 

Enza     tiamandhla, 
do  violently. 


Enz 


(    196    ) 


Fan 


ugnEiiza,r?.,  way,  method. 
Enzisa,  v.,  do  earnestly, 

carefulh'. 
Eii?;ela,  r..  do  for. 

Enzela      umfumbi, 
cast  lots. 
Epula,  v.,  remove,  as  a 

pot  from  fire,  or  a  per- 
son from  an  epidemic. 
Eqa,    v.,  jump,    spring, 

jump  over,  omit. 
Eqa  umlayo,  break 
the  law. 
Esaha,  ?•.,  be  afraid. 
Esipundu,  adv.,  behind 

one's  back. 
Esula,  v.,  (1)  wipe,  scrub, 

stroke  ;      (2)      cancel, 

erase,  rub  out. 
Etaba,  v.,  see  Taba. 
Etafeni  (ugu  ya...),  (to 

go)  to  stool. 
Etjata,  ?;.,  carry  on  the 

shoulders. 
Etjisa,  v.,  ruminate. 
Etu,  poss.  pron.,  our,  see 

"  Notes." 
Etuga,    V.   ?!.,    start   in 

fright,  be  frightened. 
Etula,    v.,    unload,    put 

down  or  take  down  a 

load. 
Etusa,     V.     tr.,   startle, 

frighten. 
Euka,   v.^  make    to    go 

down,      move      down 

south. 
Eya,  v.,  despise,  reject, 

scorn,  be  dif^contented. 
Eyama,  ?;.,  lean  on,  rest 

against. 
Ezansi,«cZi;.,down  south, 

down  river. 


Ezapagati,  n.,  in  the  loc. 

olT'al. 
UluEzi,  ??., tenth  month  after 
the  dance, 


Fa,   1?.,   die,    perish,    be 
sick,  swoon,  be  mumb, 
be       downcast,      low- 
spirited. 
uguFa,    n.,    death,    danger, 
sicknes^, 
imFa,  n.,  disease. 
illFa,  ?i.,  estate  of  diseased 
person . 
dhla  am^fa,  inherit. 
umFaba,  7?.,  blighted  com 
which  shakes  out. 
Fafaza,  n.,  sprinkle  with 
water. 

Faga,  v.^  put  in,  pack  up, 
put    on    clothes,    hat, 
etc.,  wear  clothes,  wrap 
up. 
Fakaza,  v.,  testify,  wit- 
ness. 
iFambele,  n.,  barren  fe- 
male of  animals. 
Fana,  v.,    resemble,    be 
like,  similar. 
umFana,  n.  (contracted  um- 
fo),  boy,  son,  child. 
Fanana,    v.,    be    alike, 
similar,   be  like   each 
other. 
umFanegiso,)       picture, 
isiFanegisoj    '      figure 
image,  aj)pearanco. 


Fan 


(    197    ) 


Fud 


Fanela,  r.,  be  suitable, 

Ficamnambili,    or//.. 

proper,    worthy,    con- 

ei^'lit (S). 

venient,  to  deserve. 

Ficamnomnnye,  adj.^ 

U  fanela  ugu  hamba 

nine  (il). 

=  he  oujj^ht  to  go. 

Figa^    »'.,   arrive,   reach. 

Fanisa,    r.,   make    like, 

occur,  '"come"  as  but- 

compare. 

ter  in  churning. 

nmFansimbe,  n.,  see  Ufa- 

Fihla,  V ,  hide,  conceal. 

simbe. 

bury  the  dead. 

nmFanyana,    n.,   dim.    of 

iFindo,  «.,  knot  in  string. 

umfana,  small  boy. 

Finya,  v  ,  blow  the  nose. 

(nl)uFasimbe,    n.    (umfansi- 

Finyana,  ?-.,  (fica),  find. 

mbe),  beat,  mist. 

i^inyela,    t'.,    draw    up 

iFatje,  «.  (Dutch  vaatje), 

..  limbs. 

cask,  barrel. 

Finyeza,  v.  tr.,  shorten. 

islFazana,   ii.,  human   fe- 

reduce. 

male.  esjDecially  a  p;irl. 

Fipala,     r.,     be     pale, 

umFazi,  //.,  woman,  wife. 

change  colour,  be  ob- 

umkami,   nmkako, 

scured. 

umkake  =  my,thy, 

Fisa^  v.,  desire,  want  a 

his  wife. 

thing,  wish  for  a  thing. 

imFe,  7i.,  sweet  reed. 

Fitjane,  adj.,  short. 

Feba,   v.,  commit  adult- 

umFitjane, n.,  dwarf. 

ery. 

iFitjane,  n.,  femur. 

islFebe,      w.,      adulterer. 

umFo,  n.,  enemy. 

adulteress,  harlot. 

umfo  wetn    ^    my 

nmFece,    n.,    small     snuflF 

friend. 

hoK. 

islFO.  ».,  sickness. 

(il)iFefe,  /j.,  sparrow. 

Fonla,  I'.,  burst  out  from, 

iziFefe,  7u,  shot. 

escaj)e,  break  through 

Fela,  r.  (fa),  die  for,  die 

a  fence. 

at,  in.     p.(j.  Wa  fela 

Fola,  r.,  take  snuff,  sniff 

abantn  =  he    died    for 

men,  Wa  fela  ekaya 

—  lie  died  at  home. 

medicine. 

nmFelokaii,  ».,  widow. 

amaFofiosi,  n.,  bran  of  meal- 

nmFetu, n.  (=umfo  wetu  = 

ies,  chaff. 

umfana   wetu;,    com- 

iliFn, /I.,  cloud. 

rade. 

isiFuba,  n.,  chest,  breast 

(nl)nFezela,  n.,  scorpion. 

bosom. 

Fica,  t?.,  find,  come  up 

umFudhlana,) «.,  rivulet, 
isiFudhlana,/      stream, 

with,  meet  with,  over- 

take. 

watercourse. 

Fica  ilihlo,  wink. 

iFudu,  n.,  tortoise. 

Fud 


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Gad 


Pndiimala,  v.,  see  Kudu- 

mala. 
Fugamela,  i?.,  sit  on  eggs 
as  a  hen,  sit  waiting 
for  some  one  or  some- 
thing in  one  place. 
umFugo,  n.,  larp:e  snuif-box. 
iFugudu,  /?.,  large  pigeon. 
Fugula,  f .,  lift. 
Fula,    v.,    gather    fresli 
vegetables    for    daily 
consumption. 
umFula,  ?t.,  river. 

Fulatela,  v.,  turn  one's 

back  on. 
Fulela,    V.    tr.,    shade, 
shelter,  thatch,  cover 
up  sefeds  in  the  ground, 
harrow. 
Fumbatai  v.,  close  the 
hand. 
imFumbe,  n.,  lots,  a  thing 
held  in  the  closed  hand 
to  be  giiessed. 
euzelaimfumbe,cast 
lots. 
umFumfu,     ninth     month 
after    the    dance,    the 
general  d  igging  month . 
Fuiia,  ^;,  seek. 
Funa,  v.^  swear  an  oath. 
■ugnFuna,  n.,  an  oath. 

Funda,  v.,  learn. 
nmFundi,  ?«.,  learner,  pupil. 
Fundisa,  v.,  teach,  per- 
suade, instruct. 
umFnndisi,  n.,  teacher,  mis- 
sionary. 
Funyana,   v.   (finyana), 
find,  recover,  come  up 
to. 
Funza,  v.,  feed  child. 
umFunza,  tz,,  packet,  parcel. 


Fnpala,     v.      (Fipala), 

cliange  colour. 
Fuqa,  v.,  (1)  throb,  beat 

as  heart ;  (2)  push. 
Fusa,  v.,  strip  hair  from 

skin, or  bark  from  stick 

by  heating,  make  stick 

straight  by  heating. 
amaFusi,    n.,   old,    deserted 

gardens. 
Futa,    ^?;.,(l)throbpain- 
Futela,/ fully ;  (2)  smelt. 
Fuya,   v.,  own,  possess, 

keep  animals. 
im(i)Fuyo,     n.,     possessions, 

property. 
Fuza,   v.,    strip    off   old 

thatch. 


islGa,  n.,  used  in  the  phrase 
a  ni  lasiga,  I  have  no- 
thing to  do  with  it,  it 
is  not  my  business,  it 
is  no  fault  of  mine. 
isiGaba,    n.,    company    or 
troop    of     soldiers,    a 
division  of  a  town. 
Gabela,  v.,  straddle. 
inGabuzana,    n.,   see   ili- 
Ngabuzana),  stork. 
Gaca,  v.,  find  out  a  thief, 
find  out  a  man  by  his 
speech. 
Gada,    ^;.,    canter,    ride 
horseback. 
(il)iGade,  n.,  lump   of    dry 
earth,  dung,  a  brick. 
amaGade,    n.     dry 
lumpy  mud. 


Gaq                                       (    199    )                                       Gig 

isiGaqa,  ».,  a  very  stout 

Gava,  v.,  load  a  gun. 

person. 

IGavu,  n.,  a    charge    of 

Gahle,  adv.  (Hie)  gradu- 

gunix)wder. 

ally,     uicely,    gently, 

Gaxa,     v.y    wear     sash 

well. 

fashion  over  the  shoul- 

(uljuGaku, ;i.,  name  of  a  tree. 

der,  or  wear  a  blanket 

inGalaue,  n.,  stage,  scaffold, 

with  one  shoulder  out. 

bedstead. 

isiGaxa,  n.,  ball. 

inGalo,n.,  arm  of  the  body. 

Gaya,  v.,  grind  (corn). 

(nljuGala,   w.,   forearm,    and 

iliGazi.;^,Kl    ^^ 
inGazi,  ?t,j  "'""''• 

leg    below    the    knee, 

shin. 

opa  igazi,  bleed. 

Gama,  v.,  catch  (a  ball). 

umGazi,   rt.,  red- white  eye 

Gamula,  v.,  chop  down 

beads. 

trees. 

Ge,   (1)   aiix.  r.,  giving 

Gafia,  v.,  be  mischievous. 

the    sense    of    having 

rude,  saucy,  impudent, 

done  a  thing  once,f.</. 

play  tricks,  trick. 

Wa  ge  wa  hlala  lapo 

(il)iGafia,     n.,     uninhabited 

=  once  he  lived  there; 

country,  desert. 

(2)  a  suffix  of  courtesy 

umGane,   /j.,  an    acquaint- 

= please,     e.g.  Tulage 

ance. 

=  kindly  be  quiet,     cf. 

inGane,  Ji.,  baby. 

Tiilabo=Shut  up. 

Ganu,       adj.,      yellow, 

amaGebe,  n.,  ends  of  calicx) 

orange  colour. 

to  hang  down,  tassels. 

iGanu,  /i.,  a  light  brown, 

Gedhleza,  v.,  rattle,  rum- 

cream-coloured, or  yel- 

ble over  stones. 

low  ox. 

amaGefia,  n.  (amaTeza),  sol- 

iGanu yeqanda,  yolk 

dier  ants. 

of  an  egg. 

umGenquga,  w.,  steep  place. 

nmGann,  ji.,  (1)  the  tree; 

inGepezi,  /^.  piece  of  broken 

(2)  wooden  bowl,  vase. 

calabasli. 

trough,    vessel    made 

Geza,  r.  (Keza),  wash. 

from  the  tree. 

umGibe,   7i.,    anything    on 

Ganugisa,  «.,  tease,  tan- 

which clothes  are  hung 

talize. 

to    dry,   clothes    line. 

iGanyana,  n.,  wild  dog. 

clothes  horse. 

(iljiQapa,    n.,    can,    bucket, 

Gibe,  pron.,  to  them ;  at 

pail. 

their,  his,  her  home. 

igapalogTikeza,bath. 

Gida,  v.,  dance. 

Gaqa,  r.,  crawl,  creep. 

Giga,   I-.,   bruise,  crush, 

inOatja,  /<.,  l>ough,  branch. 

{K>und  in  mortar,stamp 

InGatjanyana,  «.,  twig. 

corn. 

Gaula,  v.,  see  Gamula. 

InGiga,  /j.,  wooden  mortar. 

Gi? 


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Gub 


ximGi|o,}'*'  w^^e^  Pestle. 
Gijiina,  i'.,  see  Kitjima. 
isiGijimi,   n.,   see   isiKit- 
jimi. 
Gimi,  coiij.  pron.,  to  me. 
Giui,  conj.  pron.,  to  you ; 
3'our  place. 
Bagini,  your  people. 
Ginqa,  v.,  perspire,  sweat. 
Ginya,  v.,  swallow. 
Giqa,  v.,  roll  along. 
isiGiqatuvi,  n.,  dung  beetle. 
iliGisi,  n..  valley. 

Giti,  conj.  pron.,  to  us ; 
our  place. 
^  Bagiti,  our  people. 
inGiti,  ?j.,  tobacco  pipe. 
isiGiti,  ?i.,  thousand. 

Giya,    v.,    leap     as     a 
"  brave,"      displaying 
prowess. 
Goba,  ^\,  be  bent,  crooked, 
warped,  stoop. 
Goba  ikanda,  bend 
the  head. 
inGobelo,    n.,    bow,    fish- 
hook. 
Gobisa,  v.,  bend,  clinch, 
make  crooked. 
nmGobo,   n.,  stick  for   the 

shield. 
umGodhla,  n.,  bag,  sack. 
isiGodhlo,  n.,  royal  enclo- 
sure, sera^rlio. 
limGodi,\n.     pit,    shaft,    a 
^  iGodi,/  hole  in  the  earth. 
isiGodo,     71.,    pole,    beam, 
stake. 
(iil)iiGodo,  n.,  log  of  firewood. 
Godoia,  V.  int.,  be  cold. 
iGogO,  71.,  klipspringer. 
umGogodhla,  7i.,  backbone, 
spine. 


Golwa,  V.  pass.  Gaba. 
iGoka,  n.,  klipspringer. 
Gola,  v.,  catch  (fish). 
(il)iGola,    71.,    common  grey 
wild  cat. 
iGolo,  71.,  anus. 
inGoma,  n.,  song,  hymn. 
Gomonqisa,  v.,    turn   a 

vessel  upside  down. 
Gona,  v.,  caress,  embrace. 
inGono,  n.,  stalk  of  a  pump- 
kin. 
Gonyula,    v.,    strain    in 

vomiting,  retching. 
Goqa,    v.,    double,    fold, 
roll  up. 
nmGoqo,  n.,  (1)  bar  to  close 
kraal  gate  or  hut  door ; 
(2)  head   ornament  of 
women. 
Goqoza,  v.,  (1)  scuttle  (of 
rats),   rattle;    (2)   stir 
the  pot  that  the  food 
does    not    burn,   twirl 
feather  in  ear  to  clear 
wax. 
inGosi, 
inGoxo, 
inGoxwana, 

inGozi,  7i.,  accident,  danger, 
peril. 
Gu,  pron.,  thee,  thou,  it ; 
see  table  of  pronouns 
in  "  Notes."    It  is  used 
as   a   pronoun   for  all 
classes  of  nouns. 
Gu,  prep.,  by,  at,  from, 
to;  used  in  comparison, 
see  "  Sentences." 
inGuane,  n.,  hat,  cap. 
Guba  umGubo,  v.,  rattle 
on  shield  with  a  stick. 
Gubo,  conj.  pro7i.,  Gibo, 
to  them. 


ui.,  rec 
jniche. 


recess, 
corner. 


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6wa 


inGubo,  n.,  blanket,  skin 
covering,       chaff      of 
meiilies,  husk. 
inGubo  yempi,  cot- 
ton sheet. 
Gubuza,  v.y  cover,  cover 
eyes    with   the    baud, 
cover  as  scum  covers 
water. 
Gubuzela,  r.,  deceive. 
Gudhla,  V.  tr.,  wear  away 
by  friction,  rasp. 
isiGudhlu,  «.,  a  rasp. 
iGudu.  /<.,  smoking  horn. 
Gudula,  i\  tr ,  smear  the 
body  with  grease,  etc. 
Guga,   v.,   be  old,  aged, 
decayed,  worn  out. 
iliGugu,  n  ,  preciousness. 
legugu,       valuable, 
precious. 
Guko,  conj.  pron.j  to  it. 
Gula,  I'.,  be  sick,  ill. 
Gulo,  conj.  proii.,  to  it. 
inGulube,  ;i.,  (1)  pig;  (2) 
in    plur.,     the    three 
stars  in  Orion's  sword 
sheath. 
iGuma,/<  ,yard,  enclosure. 
(iljlGundwana,  n.,  rat. 

Gungubala,  v.  i.,  to  span 
as  a  bridge. 
inGupane,  n.,  (1)  a  disease 
of  the  lower  bowel  and 
rectum  (perhaps  im- 
aginary) ;  (2)  a  variety 
of  ant,  large  black, 
emitting  a  bad  odour. 
Gupela,     r.,     (guPela), 

only, '* That's  all!" 
Gnqela,    r.,   (1)    cringe, 
stoop  forward ;  (2)   to 
slander     secretly     in 
whispers. 


Guqa  namadolo,  1 
Guqela  amadolo,  j    ' 
bow    knees,    kneel 
down. 
Gusasa,    n.y    see    guSa, 
early     morning,     twi- 
light, a.m.,  to-morrow. 
eGuseni,  adv.,  early 
in  day. 
Gusihlwa,  ii.,  see  Hlwa, 
evening,        gloaming, 
twilight,  p.m. 
Guso,  couj.  pron.,  to  it. 
Gntani,   /«.,  day    before 

yesterday. 
Guwe,    conj.   pron,,    to 

thee. 
Guwo,  conj.  pron.,  to  it, 

to  them. 
Guye,  conj.  pron.,to  him, 

to  her,  to  it. 
Guyo,  conj.  pron.,  to  it, 

to  them. 
iGuza,  n  ,  bark  sack. 
QviZOyConj  pron.,  to  them. 
Gwa,  past  tense  form  of 

p.  pron.,  Gu. 
Gwabo,  poss.pron.,  their, 
its ;  see  "  Notes." 
amaGwadhla,  n.,  old  mealies. 
umGwadi,  n.,  nettle. 
(i)liGwai,  n.,  tobacco,  snuff. 
Gwake,  poss.  pron.,  his, 
her,  its ;  see  "  Notes." 
Gwako,  poss.  pron.,  thj% 
thine,  its  ;  see  "  Notes." 
Gwala,  v.,  write. 
iliGwala,  n.,  coward. 
inGwalati,  n.,  sable  ante- 
lope. 
Gwalo,  poss.  pron.y  its; 
see  •'  Notes." 
(Tll)uQwalo,   n.,   letter,   book, 
par)er,      calico     when 
very  stiff. 


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Ham 


Ingwalo    zomlimo, 

the  Scriptures. 
Gwami,  poss.  j>ron.,  my, 

mine ;  see  "Notes." 
Gwaso,  poss.  jyron..,  its. 
Gwawo,  })Oss.  pron.,  its, 

tlieir ;  see  "Notes." 
Gwayo,  poss.  pron.,  its, 

their  ;  see  "  Notes." 
Gwaza,     v.    tr.,    pierce, 

stab,  spear. 
GwSLZO,poss.  pron., their ; 
.see  "  Notes." 
inGwe,  n.,  leopard. 
(il)iGwebu,      \scum,  froth, 
inGwebu,  n.,  j     foam  from 
mouth  ;  lather. 
pupuma      igwebu, 
lather  ;  see  pehla. 
Gwedhla,    v.,  move  on, 

move  away. 
Gwegwa,  v.  t.,  hook. 
isiGwegwe,\7i.,     a     hook, 
inGwegwe,J     crook. 
uluGwembe,  n.,  plank,  box, 
anything      made      of 
plank. 
ugwembe      Iwogu- 
dblela,  table,  man- 
ger. 
Gwenu,  po.'is.pron.,  your; 
see  "  Notes." 
inGwenya,  n.,  crocodile. 
Gwetu,  po.^s.  pron.,  our ; 
.see  "  Notes." 
inGwevii,n.,  a  black  or  red 
ox,       speckled       face, 
throat,  and  belly. 
(i)liGwili,  n.,  potato. 
lliGwotjubane,  n.,  kind  of 
beetle,      black      v^^ith 
yellow      transverse 
stripes. 


H 

Ha,  int.,  exclamation  of 

wonder. 
Haba,  v.,  take  food  before 
the  others  begin. 
umHadhlana,   7i.    (dim.  of 

umhali),  a  child. 
.  islHabadhla,     n.,    strong 
beer. 
Hahalaza,  ?\,  prevaricate, 
beat  about  the  bush, 
tell  lies. 
Habamela,  v.,  (1)  gour- 
mandize,     gorge ;     (2) 
growl,  snarl. 
islHaisi,  n.  (house),  white 
man's  house. 
Haka,  v.  (Haga),  steal. 
(i)liHaka,  ?i.,  a  thief. 

Halada,    v.  {cf.  Kuza), 
scold,     abuse,     black- 
guard. 
umHali,  w.,  a  person,  a  male 

person. 
amaHalihali,      n.,      barren 
country,  a  desert. 
umHalikazi,  7i.,   a   female 
person. 
Hamba,  v.,  go,  move,  in 
any     manner,     walk, 
travel,  flow. 
Hamba   guhle,    (1) 
farewell    greeting 
to   a  person  leav- 
ing ;  (2)  be  in  good 
health. 
Hamba  lamandhla, 

go  quickly. 
Hamba  nyovane,  go 
backward,      walk 
backwards. 


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Hla 


ng^Hamba,  /«.,  goinp:,  man- 

(il)iHele, 71.,  train  or  row  of 

ner,  practice,  journe}'. 

people  on  the  march, 

Hambela,  r.,         jrain- 
Hambahamba,  v. ,  j     ble 

Indian  file. 

uHelehele,  n.,  liar. 

about  aimlessly,  go  for 

Heleza,  r.,  tell  lies,  de- 

a walk,  wander. 

ceive. 

umHambi,  n.,  traveller. 

(Ti)liiHelwane,  n.,  sparrow- 

Hambisa,    v.,    help    or 

hawk. 

make  to  go,  send. 

Hema,  v.  t.,  hurry  away 

Hanqa,  v.  tr.,  surround, 

from,  run  away  from. 

clo.-e  in  on. 

(iDlHembe,  «.,  shirt. 

Hasa,  v.,  raid,  devastate. 

(i)liHeme,    n.    (or    Hemu), 

iHatanana,  n.,  one  veho 

white  crane. 

speaks    in    a    strange 

Hena,  v.  t.,  laugh  at,  de- 

language. 

ride. 

Hatjehatje,  (ulj.,  rough. 

Hetja,  r.,  mow,  cut  grass. 

umHau,   /*.,  (1)  thirst;  (2) 

Heva,  v.,  halloa. 
Hiniza,  v.,  speak,  being 

greed. 

lomhau,        thirsty, 

imperfectly         under- 

greedy. 

stood. 

isiHau,   n.,   pity,    compas- 

Hitja, V.  t,   (1)  choke, 

sion. 

suffocate,  smother ;  (2) 

lesihao,  pitiful,  com- 

catch foot  in  hole,  trip 

passionate. 

up,  tie  in  knot,  stick 

iliHan,/*.,  small  shield  used 

in  the  throat. 

in    herding    or   on    a 

islHitjelo,  «.,  noose. 

journey. 

Hla,  r.  /.,  chance,   hap- 

Haugela',  v.  tr. 

I)en. 

Haugela     umuntn. 

nmuHla,  //.,  dav. 

jtity  a  person. 

umHlanalo,  7t.,that 

Haugela         izinto, 

day,  when. 

covet  things. 

lamHla,  «.,  to-day. 

Hauza,  v ,  commend. 

Hlaba,    v.,    stab,    poke, 

isiHaxa,  ;t.,  beer  of  a  bad 

pierce,  prick,  puncture, 

ta.-^te. 

kill     an     animal     for 

Haya,    v.  t.^    sing  war 

meat,  slaugliter. 

songs. 

Hlaba  umkosi,  raise 

Hebeza,  v.,  whisper. 

an  alarm. 

IHehe,  ?t ,  a  black    and 

Hlaba       fienhloni, 

white  ox,  the  colours 

shame  (act). 

running  into  one  an- 

Hlabisa inhloni,  i\. 

other. 

sliame  (act). 

Hehezela,     v.,    breathe 

umHlaba,  n.,  land, country, 

short,  pant. 

territory,  world. 

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Hla 


inHlabano,  ?*.,  battle,  con- 

Hlala,  V,  sit,   stay,   re- 

flict, war. 

main,  stop,  wait,  last, 

inHlabati,  ;t.,  mould,  soil. 

endure. 

isiHlabati)  ,,    oo«;i,r 

Hlala  fiaye,  malign 

him, 
Hlala    emanzini, 

Hlabela,  v.,{i)  sacrifice ; 

wait  for  death,  be 

(2)  sing,  chantk 

in  the  last  extre- 

isiHlabelo, n.,  song,  hymn. 

mity,       medicine. 

isiHlabo,  n.,  (1)  a  file  ;  (2) 

et(i,,  of  nb  avail. 

stitch  in  side,  stabbing 

uguHlala,      n.,     behaviour. 

pain  in  chest. 

.custom,  habit,  manner. 

Hlabusa,  v.,  smack  lips. 

Hlalela,    v.,    wait    for, 

Hlafuna,  v.,  chew,  mas- 

wait on. 

ticate. 

umHlali,  n.,  "  cream  of  tar- 

umHlafuto, n.,    castor    oil 

tar  "  tree. 

tree. 

islHlalo,    V:,    seat,    stool, 

(u)luHlaga,  n.,  fowl  Coop. 

chair. 

inHlaga,  7i.,  gum. 

isiHlalo     sepiza, 

islHlagala,  n.,  (iQagala), 

saddle. 

ankle. 

ubuHlalu,  n.f  beads. 

Hlaganipa,  v.,  be  clever. 

Hlaluga,  v.,  appear,  or 

cautious^  wise,  dexter- 

do a   thing  suddenly. 

ous,    sensible,     smart, 

e^g.    Wa   hlaluga  wa 

skilful,          sagacious, 

suga  =  he     suddenly 

shrewd. 

left. 

nguHlaganipa,  ??;,  wisdom* 

iilHlama,  n.^  dough  (mealy 

Hlagazega,  v.  int.,  (1)  be 

meal        arid        honey 

in  disorder;  (2)  be  in 

mixed). 

pain. 

Hlamba,    v.,  (1)  swim; 

Hlagula,  V.  tr.,  weed. 

(2)  blaspheme. 

umHlagulo,  ri.,  shovel. 
Hlahla,  v.,  chop  up  meat. 

umHlambi,  n.,  flock,  herd. 

troop  of  animals. 

open,  lance  an  abscess. 

Hlambuluga,  v.  int.,  be 

Hlahla       indhlela, 

cleansed,  pure. 

make  a  new  road. 

Hlambulula,       v.     tr., 

isiHlahla,  ?i,,  tree. 

cleanse,  purify. 

islHlahlana,  n.,  shrub. 

umHlamunye,  n.,  day  after 

amaHlahla,   n.,  bushes   cut 

to-morrow. 

for  fencing. 

inHlamva,  n.,  earth-worm. 

(ul)uHlahlalmye,  n.,  name  of 

iiiHlamvana,    n.,    speck, 

a  tree. 

dot. 

Hlajwa,  pass,  of  Hlaba. 

inHlamvazana,  n.,  a  red 

heifer. 

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Hla 


inHlamvn,  w.,  one,  an  qnit, 

an  individual. 

inHlamvu    yelihlo, 

pui)il  of  eye. 
inHlamvu  yesihla- 
hla,    berry    of    a 
tree, 
(nl  uHlamvn,  /i.,  bullet. 
amaHlamvu,  «,,  leaves  of  a 
trt*e. 
inHlamvukazi,   ;;.,  a    red 

cow  or  ewe. 
umHlana,     n.,    that    day, 

wben. 
UinHlana,  n.,  (1)  reed;  (2) 
pipe  or  reed  used  for 
musical  purposes. 
(ul)iiHlafia,     dry   i 
stalk.  I 

ainaHlana,   in    loc.  ; 
£mhlaneni,among  ' 
the  reeds. 
Hlafiabeza,  v.  tr.,  go  to 
meet  some  one. 
umHlafiamalainbo, ».,  bam- 
boo. 
Hlanana,   r.  int.,  meet, 
be  allietl,   be   in   con- 
tact. 
Hlananisa,  r.  tr.,  place 
together,  mix,  mingle, 
splice,    join,    connect, 
unite. 
inHlafiano,      n.,      union, 
meeting,      confluence, 
junction. 
Hlafianyela,     v.,     take 
part  with. 
umHlandhla,  m.,  (1)  back  of 
the   body;    (2)    barrel 
of  a  i::,nu. 
Hlanegela,   v.,  (1)  turn 
inside    out;    (2)    mis- 
represent. 


inHlanhla,   «.,    (1)    good 
luck  ;  (2)  sujjeriority. 
inhlanhla  imbi,  bad 
luck. 
isiHlano,    n.,  name    of    a 
tree. 
(Til)iiHlafioti,  n,,  side  of  the 

l)ody. 
(iz)inHlan8i,  iu  /?/.,  sparks  of 
fire. 
Hlanu,  adj.,  five  (5). 
islHlanu,  n..  war  shield. 
Hlanula,  v.,  (l)  help,  as- 
sist, rescue ;  (2)  sift. 
uHlanala,  «.,  fifth  month 
after    the    dance,   the 
harvest  montli. 
Hlanya,  v.,  be  obstinate, 
wild,   turbulent,  mad, 
crazy,  insane. 
(ii)luHlanya,  ??.,  obstinate, 
wild,  mad  person. 
Hlanyela,  r.  (c/.  Knku- 
ba),  sow  seed. 
inHlanyelo,  ??.,  seed. 
Hlanza,  r.,  (1)  wash  or 
rinse  vessels,  etc. ;  (2) 
vomit. 
Hlanzega,    v.,    be  in  a 
cleansed  condition. 
InHlanzi,  n.,  fish. 

Hlanzisa,  v.,  clean  thor- 
oughly, help  or  make 
to  clean. 
Hlasela,  v.,  go  to  war, 
raid,     devastate,     in- 
vade. 
umHlati,  n.,   (1)  jaw;    (2) 
lock  of  a  gun. 
IHlati,  n.,  thick  bush  or 
wood. 
islHlati,  77.,  cheek. 
iHlatu,  n  ,  python. 


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Hlo 


Hlanla,  v.,   ransom,   re- 

inHliziyo, n.,  heart,  tem- 

compense, pay  penalty, 

per. 

fine,      propitiate,      re- 

vusa inhliziyo, 

deem. 

cheer,  comfort. 

inHlaulo,  «.,  penalty. 

inhliziyo    imhlope, 

umHlaza,  n.,  sweet  purple 

good      spirits     or 

potato. 

temper,   well   dis- 

(n)lnHlaza, ??.,  green  pasture. 

posed,  happy. 

Hie,    adj.,    good,    nice, 

a  fii  lanhliziyo,  de- 

pleasant, pretty,  neat, 

pressed,    dejected. 

clean. 

downhearted. 

islHle,  n.,  gift,  present. 

lenhliziyonye,     un- 

Hleba,   v.    tr.     (ceba). 

animous. 

slander. 

iliHlo,  n.  (amehlo,  pi),  (1) 

Hlega,    v.,   laugh,   ridi- 

eye, in;^^.  countenance ; 

cule,     deride,      mock. 

(2)  foresight  of  a  gun. 

smile. 

amehlo      amhlope ! 

Hlegela      indhlela, 

the  usual  form  of 

grin. 

congratulation   on 

Hlegisa,     v.,     cause    to 

an  escape,   or   re- 

laugh, hence  be  comic, 

covery.    Literally 

absurd,  mimic. 

"  w^hite  eyes." 

inHlegwana,  n.,  a  black  ox 

enza  amehlo  amhlo- 

wi th  small  white  flame- 

pe,  congratulate. 

shaped  spots. 

ficailihlo,  wink. 

Hlehla,  v.,  (hamba  in- 

twala  amehlo,       ) 
kitjimisa  amehlo,/ 

yovane),    walk    back- 

wards. 

be  vigilant,  on  the 

Hlefia,    v.,   push   along 

look  out. 

gently. 

tonsa    amehlo,    at- 

isiHleni, n.,  island. 

tract  attention. 

islHlepu,    n.j     bit,     piece 

Hloba,  V.  i.  and  tr.,  (1) 

broken  or  chipped  off. 

turn  sour ;    (2)   shrug 

Hlepuga,     v.,     (1)     be 

shoulders. 

broken,    chipped;     (2) 

(ul)TlHlobo,  n.,  class,  quality. 

wane  of  moon. 

kind,  sort,  breed,  spe- 

Hlepula, \v.    tr.,    chip, 
Hlepuna,/     break  off. 

cies,      tribe,      nation, 

rank. 

Hligihla,  v.,  rub,  rub  in 

nmHlobo,  n.,  a  relation. 

medicine. 

(il)iHlobo,        n.,       summer 

Hlihla,  V.  i.  (or  Hlwihl- 

rainy  season. 

wa),  suppurate. 

(u)luHlofa,   n.,   bad  odour. 

Klinza,  v.,  (1)  skin  an 

stench. 

animal;  (2)  slander  a 

(il)iHloga,  71.,  axe,  hatchet. 

person. 


Hlo 


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HIu 


inHlogo,  n.,  head,  summit. 
isiHlogo,    n.,    top    of    the 
head,  vertex,  tip,  thin 
end  or   tip  of  a  stick 
or  pole,  peak  of  a  hill, 
knob. 
Hlogoma,  v.,  to  make  a 
^reat  swelling;  sound, 
as      war-song,      sing, 
resound. 
Hlogoza,  v.,  poke,  thrust. 
Hlohla,  v.,  ram  corn  in 
a  sack,  etc.,  stuff  tight. 
umHlohlo,  n.j  rifle,  B.  L. 
Hlola,  v.,  sp3-,  scout,  ex- 
plore. 
uHlolanja,  71.,  first  month 
after  the  great  dance. 

imiHlolo !  interj.,  bad  luck ! 
lemiHlolo,  adj.,  ominous. 
Hloma,  V.  t.,  (1)  stick  up- 
right in  the  ground  ; 
(2)  arm  for  war. 
Hloma      umnceba, 

thread  needle. 
Hloma    amayezi, 
lower     (o!     the 
clouds). 
(il)iHlombe,  n.,  shoulder. 
Hlomela,    v.,    arm    for 
war. 
umHlona,  «.,  mane. 
umHlonhlo,   n.,  euphorbia 

tree. 
inHloni,  w.,  shame. 

Hlabisa  inhloni, 
mako  ashamed.      • 
Hlonipa,  r.,  respect,  re- 
vere, honour;  Ixj  polite, 
nio<lest. 
inHloQzi,  ti.,  wrinkles  on 
brow,  etc 


Hlosa,   v.,   rub  corn   in 

hand. 
IHlozi,  n ,  cheetah. 
uluHlu,  n.,  rank  of  men,  line 
of  people  facins;  front, 
si  hlezi  uluhlu,  we 
are  sitting  in  line. 
Hluba,     v.,    pare,     peel, 
shell  beans,  strip  bark, 
cast  skin,  change  coats. 
iHlnbo,  n.,  rind. 
Hlubula,    r.,     undress, 
strip  naked. 
umHlubulo,  u.,  ribs  of  meat, 
flank  of  an  animal. 
IHluguzo,  w.,   bunch   of 
loads. 
(il)iHluli,  71.,  clot  of  blood. 
HI  lima,    I'.,     (1)     bud, 
sprout,  shoot,  come  up, 
put  forth  leaves ;   (2) 
moult, 
gn  Hlumizihlahla,  n. , 
spring. 
amaHlnfia,  ?i.,  green  pasture, 
after    the     old    grass 
is  burnt  oflf. 
ubuHlunu,  71.,  (1)  pain ;  (2) 
gunpowder. 

lobuhlunu,  painful, 
zwela      ubuhlufiu, 
sympathize. 
Hlufiula,  v.,  sift. 
Hlupa,     V.    {pass,   hln- 
tjwa),  annoy,  vex,  tor- 
ment, trouble   molest, 
oppress,         persecute, 
afflict. 
Hlupega,  V.  int.,  be  an- 
noyed, etc. 
inHlupego,    i).,    affliction 
annoyance. 
Hlutuga,  v.,  come  off.  as 
hair. 


Hlu 


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Hum 


Hluza,  v.,  strain  liquids. 
umHluzi,  n.i  broth,  .soup. 
isiHluzo,  ??.,  strainer. 
umuHlwa,    ?^,    white     ants, 
termites. 
Hlwa,  ?'.,  become  dark, 
at  evening. 
gusiHlwa,    at   twi- 
light. 
umHlwazi,  n.,  a  variety  of 
snake,    non-poisonous, 
with  longitudinal 

stripe. 
eliloinblwazi,striped 
calico. 
Hlwihlwa,   v.  (Hlilila), 
suppurate. 
(il)iHlwili,  n.,  clot  of  blood. 
umHofu,      n.,      rhinoceros, 
large  white  variety. 
Hohoba,  v.,  stalk  game. 
Hola,  ?".,  drag  along  the 
ground. 

Hola  impi,  lead  an 

impi. 
Hola  umlota,  clear 

away  ashes. 
Hola    izibi,      clear 
away  rubbish. 
Holela,  v.,  (1)  drag  or 
draw    for;     (2)   shade 
the  eyes,  looking  at  a 
distant  object. 
umHoleli,  n.,  leader,  as  of  a 

wagon,  or  impi. 

(i)liHoli,  n.,  one  who  drags 

his     blanket,     i.e.     a 

liSwina,  a  slave. 

uuiHolo,  n.,  hole  of  a  hollow 

tooth. 
TimHome,    n.    (umHuine), 
hole  opening  upwards, 
as  in  ants'  nest,  or  a 
chimney. 


(u)liiHonoiio,  n.,  doubt. 
islHonqo,  ??.,  camp,  shelter 
for  sleeping,  skarum. 
iHopo,  ?i.,  pit,  a  trap  to 

catch  game. 
Hoqa,  v.,  snore. 
Hotja,  v.,  sniff,  as  medi- 
cine. 
umHotja,!  ^.,chasm,ravine, 
isiHotja,/     gorge,  kloof. 


Hoza, 


express    un- 


belief by  exclamation. 
Huba,  v.,  sound  as  swarm 
of  bees,  chant,  sing. 
(il)iHubo,  »i.,  war  song. 

Hubula,  ?;.,  draw  liquid 

through  pipe,  suck  up. 

Hilda,  ?;.,  have  diarrhoea. 

Huda    igazi,    have 

dysenter.y. 

Hudhlula,  ?;.,  glance  off 

as  a  bullet,  graze. 
Hudisa,  v.  t.,  purge. 
Huga,  v.,   (1)  steal;  (2) 

tease,  irritate. 
Huhuza,    v.,     skin    an 

animal  hurriedly. 
Hukutja,  ?;.,  bleed  from 

the  nose. 
Hula,  ?\,  cut  the   hair, 
shave. 
u  ya  fii  hula  amanga 
=  you  slander  me. 
IHulahula,  n.,  ox  with- 
out horns, 
Hulula,  ?;.,  shell  mealies, 

strip  off  mealies. 
Huma,  v.,   do   a    thing 
much  or  for  long. 
ba  huma  ugugwaza 
—  they  killed  very 
many. 
umHuma,  n.,  anything  very 
great. 


Hum 


(    201)    ) 


Jay 


nmhnma  wekuba= 

a  very  biu:  hoe. 
TimHnine,     /i.   (umHome), 
den,  liole,  cave. 
Hnmutja,  r.,  interpret. 
Humuzela,   v.,  hum  as 

voices  in  distiince. 
Hntja,  v.,  see  Huma. 
(i)liHwabai,  ii.,  crow. 
amaKwahwa,  n.,  inside  fat 
of  an  animal. 
Hwama,  v.,  be  thirsty. 
IHwanda,/;., small  plaited 
basket. 
(ijUHwanqa,  /«.,  a  black  and 
white  ox,  the  colours 
beinp  in  large  spots. 
(i)liHwanqana,  n.  (inGwe), 
leopard. 
Hwapa,   u.,  (1)  express 
disgust,  ugh  !  (2)  hiss. 
Hwapela,  v.,  snarl. 
Hwaqa,   v.,    make    wry 
face,  frown,  knit  the 
brows. 
islHwefika,!  ».,  green 
iHwenka,/  parrot. 
Hwita,    v.,   steal  w^hen 
owner  sees. 


I,  pron.,  it,  them ;    see 
Table  of  Pronouns  in 
"Not-es."    "r'issome- 
f  times  used  as  a  general 

pronoun  for  all  classes 
,  except  the  first,  or  per- 

sonal class. 
Ul(ii)lmi,  /{.,  tongue,  language. 
veza  ulimi,  put  out 
^  the  tongue. 


Imi,  (1)  p.  pron.,  I ;  (2) 
cotij.  proji.  for  fiami, 
by  me,  e.g.  wa  bulawa 
imi  =  he  was  killed  by 
me. 

Ifiabi,     adv.,     perhaps 
probably,  or. 
ugwlndhla,  n.,  autumn. 

Ini,  proii.,  what  (  =  1  + 
ni  q.v.y. 

Ipi,  adv.  (pi),  where. 

Isa,  V.  (Sa),  take. 

Iti,  coil  J.  pron.  for  Ha- 
iti, by  us,  on  account 
of  us. 

Izolo,  adv.,  yesterday. 


isija,    n.,    vessel,     basin, 
basket,  bowl,  plate. 
isija  sensoga,  dish. 
Jabula,  r.  /.,  be  cheerful 
be  merry,  rejoice,  de- 
light. 
ngniJabula,  n.,  joy. 

Jagala,  v.,  gambol  of 
lambs,  etc. 
(i)liJahha,  «.,  youth,  grown 
boy,  a  young  man  not 
having  yet  received 
the  head-ring. 
ubuJahha.  n.,  youth,  young 

mannood. 
amaJakalatje,  ?^,  mirage. 
Jamalala,  ".,  faint. 
Jayela,    v.,    be    accus- 
tomed, in  the  habit  of, 
to  practise,  e  //.  jayela 
nguza,  come  freciuent- 

ly- 

Jayeza,  r.  tr,,  accustom. 


Jej 


(    210    ) 


Kaf 


(nl)llJeje,    ??.,    a    variety   of 
grasshopper. 
uinJeli,7<.,old  bull  elephant. 
Jefiisa,   v.,  show,  point 

out. 
Jeza,  ?'.,  reprove. 
isiJeza,  ??.,  porridge, 
umjibila,  n.,  snare  for  birds 
of  twigs  and  string. 
Jigijela,  v.,  throw  the 
kerry,  to  strike  with 
the  icerry. 
Jiffiza,  v.,  suffer. 
Jila,  v.,  see  Tjila. 
Ji&a,  v.,  continue. 
isiJino,  n.,  nape  of  the  neck. 
Jiya,  v.,   become  thick, 

as  porridge. 
Jiyega,  v.,  be  viscous. 
isiJiyo,  n.,  throng,  crowd. 
Jobulala,  i?.  tr.,  separate 
strands     of     bark    or 
fibre. 
Joja,  v.,  look  at  with  evil 
eye  (hate). 
(il)iJokwe,  n.,  yoke. 

iJoli,  n.y  black  or  red  ox 
with   a  white   tail  or 
brush. 
iliJoli         fiomsila, 
white  brush  of  a 
tail,  the  tail  itself 
being  red  or  black. 
isiJoli,  n.  (?  isAjoli),  vene- 
real disease. 
(il)iJoto,  n.,  wild  pumpkin. 
inJovela,      n.,      venereal 
disease. 
Juba,   adj.,   blue,   slate- 
coloured. 
(il)iJuba,  n.,  dove. 
(i)liJubane,    n.,    swiftness, 
rapidity,  speed. 
lejubane,  rapid. 


Jubuluga,   v.,   rebound, 

spring  back. 
Juluga,   v.,  sweat,  per- 
spire. 
Jnma,  v.,  hunt. 
isiJumba,  n.,  bag  of  gun- 
powder. 
umJumi,  n.,  hunter. 

iJumo,  11.,  the  hunt,  sport. 
Juqula,  v.,  jerk. 
Jwayela,  see  Jayela. 


K 

Ka,  v.,  pass,  kiwa,  (1) 
pick,  gather  fruit,  etc. ; 
(2)    dip,    ladle,    fetch 
water. 
Ka,  aux.  v.,  (1)  yet ;  (2) 
sign  of  negation ;   see 
"Notes." 
amaEa,  n.,  perfume,  scent. 
Kaba,   v.,   cf.  Kahlela, 
kick,  of  animals. 
(i)liKaba,  n.,  plants  of  mea- 
lies or  corn  before  the 
ear  is  shown. 
InEaba,    n.,    navel,    um- 
bilicus. 
umKaba,  n.,  pot  belly. 
(i)liKabe,  n.,  water  melon, 
inKabi,  n.,  ox,  bullock,  any 
castrated  animal. 
Kabili,  adv.,  twice. 
Kade,  adv.,  long  ago. 
Kafula,  v.,  expectorate, 
spit. 
Kafulela  amate,  spit 
at  one  in  sign  of 
contempt. 


Kah 


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Ean 


Kahlela,  v.  (1)  bloom,  of 
flowers,  put  forth  flow- 
ers ;  (2)  kick,  of  liuman 
beings,  cf.  Kaba, 
inEaka,    /».,   pangolin,  or 
scaly  man  is. 
Kakamela,  r.,  stutter. 
(ulmKakayi,  /<.,  skull. 
TunKake  =  nmfazi    wake, 

his  wife. 
umKako  =  umfazi    wako, 
thy  wife. 
Kakuln,      adv.^     very, 
much, 
Kaknlnkulu,     very 
much,  very  great. 
Kala,   r.,   (1)   call,    cry, 
scream,  shriek,  squall, 
yell,   ring    of    a   bell, 
bang    of    a    gun,    all 
cries  of  animals   may 
be    so    rendered  :     (2) 
mourn,  lament. 

Kala       inyembezi, 

weep. 
nniEala,  n.,  cord,  or  stick 

fixed  in  a  cow's  nose. 
islKala,  n.,  pass  in  hills, 
gap  in  a   fence,   open 
space  between  towns, 
opening,  opportunity. 
(i)liKala,  w.,  nostril,  muzzle 
of  a  gun. 
in  Kala,  ?*.,  crab. 
InKalagata,  n.,  a    great, 
huge,  or  very  difficult 
tiling. 
iKalake, ».  (Dutch),  lime. 
Kalala,    r.,    be    discon- 

tt'iitod. 
Kalela,       r.,       console, 

mourn  for. 
Kali,  oi/j.  (1)  sharp;  (2) 
smart,  quick. 


nbnKali,  n.    (1)  sharpness, 
also  edge;   (2)  smart- 
ness. 
iziKali,  /?.,  weapons. 

Kalima,     v.     (1)     turn 
cattle;  (2)  low,  of  cows. 
Kalimela,  r.,  chide,  re- 
buke, reprove,  scold. 
Kalisa,  r.,  crack   whip, 

fire  gun,  ring  bell. 
Kalipa,    t\,     l)e     bold, 
bravo. 
(ul)uKalo,  1  «.,  (1)  a  pass,  a 
(ul)iiKaln, j     nek;  (2)  waist, 
hip,  loin. 
Kama,     v.,     (1)     press, 
S(]ueeze,  wring  clothes, 
drain  dry  ;  (2)  throttle, 
smother,  stifle,    suffo- 
cate. 
inKamanzi,  7i.,  cf,  npigo, 
lower  lip. 
umKamanzi,  «.,  variety  of 
mimosa,    the  first    in 
leaf. 
nmKami  =  nmfazi  wami, 
my  wife. 
Kamisa,    r.,    open    the 
mouth  wide. 
Indhlela  i  kamisile 
=  the  road  is  very 
plain  (or  clear). 
umKamu,  ?i.,  lead. 

Kancinyane,  arfr.,  for  a 

little  while. 
Kanda.  f.,  strike  (of  a 
smith),  forge,  pound, 
crush. 
Kanda  fiamatje,  pelt 
with  stones. 
(il)iKanda,  n.,  hoad. 

Goba   ikanda,  bow 
the  head. 


Leg 


(    212    ) 


Kat 


Legnza      fiekanda, 

110(1  the  head. 
Nigina         ikanda, 
shake  tlio  head. 
inKanda,  n.,  crown  of  the 
head. 
umKandhlo,    n.,    g:ap     or 
opening  in  the  bush. 
Kafiiela,  v.,  look,  see,  ex- 
amine. 
Kafiela  pezulu,  be 
upright,  of  a  pole, 
etc. 
Kafielana,  v.,  be  opixjsite 

to  one  another. 
Kanefii,  adv.,  often. 
Kanefiineni,      very 
often. 
Kafieza,  v.,  hold  hands 

to  receive. 
Kangake,     adv.,     how 

often. 
Ka&gaga,  adv.,  so  much, 

so  great. 
Kanganana,     adv.,     so 
little. 
inKani,  n.,  strife. 

Piga  inkani,  stir  up 
strife. 
Kanjalo,  adv.,  so. 
Kanjani,  adv ,  how. 
(il)iKanka,  n.,  silver  jackal. 
iKankili,     n.,     tin      of 

powder. 
Kanti !    inter j.,     that's 
true,  of  course,  how- 
ever, you  know,  etc. 
TunKantJTi,      n.,     marrow, 
pith. 
inKantju,  n.,  cramp. 
umKanu,  n. ;  see  umGanu. 
umKafiu,    n.,  (1)  new  pot 
not  yet  burnt  or  baked ; 
(2)  birth  mark. 


Eannga,  v.,  want,  de- 
sire. 

Kanula,  v.,  strain  at 
stool. 

Kanya,  v.,  (1)  shine,  be 
bright,  luminous,  con- 
spicuous ;  (2)  be  coarse, 
of  calico. 
uguKanya,  n.,  light. 

Kanye,  adv.,  altogether, 
at  once,  together,  sud- 
denly. 
inKanyezi,  n.,  star. 

Kanyisa,  v.,  make  lu- 
minous, illuminate, 
polish. 

Kanywa,    v.    pass,    of 
Kama,      be     choked, 
stifled. 
iKapa,  n. ;  .9ee  iGapa. 

£asa,  v.,  crawl  of  chil- 
dren. 
iKasi,  n.,  rind,  shell  of 
egg,  cast  skin  of  snake, 
leafy  envelope  of 
mealy  cob,  peelings, 
husk,  chewed  refuse 
of  sweet  reed. 

Katala,  v.,  be  tired, 
wea.ry. 

Katatu,  adv.,  thrice. 

Kataza,  v.  tr.,  trouble, 
tire. 

Katazega,  v.,  be  tired. 

Katesi,    adv.,    already, 
directly,  now,    imme- 
diately. 
islKati,  n.,  time,  distance, 
business. 
a  ni  lasikati,  I  have 
no  business = it  is 
no  affair  of  mine. 

Katjana,  adv.,  far,  dis- 
tant. 


Eau 


(    213    ) 


Ko 


k 


inEaTi,  n.,  monkey. 

Kaula,  V.  i.,  terminate, 

come  to  an  end. 
Kauleza,  v.  e.,  be  quick, 
hurry. 
umKaulo,  «.,end,  Ijoundary. 
Kauza,    v.,  retch,    have 
feeling  of  nausea. 
nmEaya,  n.,  a  thorn  tree,  a 
variety     of     mimosa 
with      small      hooked 
thorns,    the    "  wait-a- 
bit  "  thorn. 
(il)iKaya,  /?.,  abode,  home. 

eEaya,  /oc.,at  home. 
amaKaza,  />..  cold. 

Gu    makaza,    it   is 
cold. 
umKaza,  n.,  sheep  tick. 
inEazana,  71.,  girl. 
...Eazi,  the  feminine  and 

intensive  suffix. 
unEazi,  v.,  wild  cat. 
Eazimnla,   r.,    (^^Cwazi- 
mula)    shine,    glitter, 
sparkle. 
Eazimnlisa,  r.tr.,  poH.sh. 
Ee,  jtoss.  pron.    suffix, 

his,  her. 
Eehla,  r.,  give  the  head- 
ring,  thus  admitting  to 
manhood  (ubndoda). 
Eekeza,  v.,  cluck  of  a 

isiEele,  ;».,  scissors. 

Eeleza,  r.,  rain  heavily. 
umEenki,    «.,    a   crack,    a 
chap. 

IsiEepe,      n.      (islEepu), 
l)out,  ship. 
Eeta,  r.,  (1)  choose,  se- 
lect,  prefer;    (2)  pay 
tax,  tribute. 
iEetani,  n.,  chain. 


Eetisa,  ?'.,  (I)  .sort  out; 
(2)  tax,  collect  tax,  tri- 
bute. 
am(a)Eeto,  71.,  tax. 

islEetn,  m.,  beer  skimmer. 
islEen,  ?{.,  notch  in  a  knife 

blade. 
isiEeze,    ??.,    a    half-filled 
condition. 
enza   islEexe,  half 
fill. 
Eeza    V.    (Geza),   wash 

oneself. 
Eezela,  v.,  (1)  wash  for, 
wash   another  colour ; 
(2)     malign     another, 
self  being  guilty. 
Eezisa,  ?' ,  wash  clothes, 
dishes,  etc. 
(ill)iiEezu,  Ti.,  spoon,  dipper, 
ladle. 
Eihliga,  v.,  glow. 
Eiliza,  v.,  speak  imper- 
fectly  a   foreign    lan- 
guage. 
Einatela,  r.,  lock  a  door 
InEintjo,  n.,  noose. 

Eitjima,  y.,  run,  rush  of 
water. 
isiEitjiml,  ?'.,  runner,  mes- 
senger. 
Eitjimisa,  r.,  run  fast, 
race. 
Eitjimisa    amehlo, 
bo  on  the  alert. 
iliEiwa,  ?».,  white  man. 
TimEiwa(ne),  /».,  fig  tree. 
inEiwane,  ;».,  pink  beads. 
Eiza,    r.,  rain   slightly, 
drizzle. 
umEizo,  7).,  a  shower,  Bne 
rain,  "  Scotch  mist" 
Eo.  (1)  pron.svffiXy  thy; 
(2)  for  Eona  q.v. 


Sob 


(    214    ) 


Eon 


amaKoba,  n.,  chaff  of  Kaffir 
corn,  bran. 
inKobe,  ;i.,  boiled  corn. 
umKobo,  71.,  a  ghost. 

Kodwa,  adv.,  but,  only, 

however. 
iKofi,  ??.,  coffee. 
Kohlisa,i^.,deceive,cbeat, 
seduce,     tempt,    trick, 
break  a  promise,  neg- 
lect, pretend. 
umKohlisi,  ?i.,  hypocrite,  a 
deceiver. 
inKohlo,     n.,     percussion 
cap. 
iKolilo,  n.,  left  side. 

flasekohlo  gn...  on 
the  left  side  of. 
Koblwa,  v.t.,  forget,  neg- 
lect. 
Koka,  v.,   (1)    pay;   (2) 
pull    out,  as    a    stick 
from  a  fence. 
Kokela,  v.,  pay  a  debt, 
pay    for,    remunerate, 
recompense. 
Kokela     umkonito, 
pay  a  debt. 
isiKoko,  n.,  skin. 

isikoko    sendhlebe, 
wax  of  ear. 
uKoko,    n.    {pi  oKoko), 
ancestor. 
(ul)uKoko,  71.,  scab. 

Kokoba,  v.,  cringe. 
umKokodhla,  n.,  spine. 

Kolisa,!?.,  please,  satisfy. 
inKolo,  n.  {jyl.  izinkolo  and 
amankolo),       wagon, 
cart. 
inkolo  yomlilo,  rail- 
way train. 
umKolo,    ??.,    canoe,    boat, 
ship. 


Kolodela,  v.,  laugh  at, 
deride. 
inKolome,  ».,  sassaby. 
Kolwa,  v.,   be  satisfied, 
believe,     have     confi- 
dence in,  be  contented. 
(i)liKomane,    n.,    vegetable 
marrow,  calabash. 
(ul)uKoiiiane,  ?i.,  flat  basket 
used   for  sifting  pur- 
poses. 
Komba,  v.,  point,    take 
aim,  direct. 
uinKombazana,Vi.,  variety 
iKombazana,]     of  dove, 
black       about       eyes, 
small. 
(il)iKombese,  n.,  white  wool- 
len blanket. 
Kombisa,    v.  (1)  point, 
present     a     gun ;     (2) 
court  a  girl,  woo. 
imKombo,    n.,  rhinoceros, 
both  black  and  white 
varieties. 
inKomo,  n.,  head  of  cattle, 
sometimes  used  fig.  of 
sheep,    goats,   and    to 
magnify  any  article  for 
sale. 
inKomokazi,  n ,  cow. 
inKomoyamaswazi,  n.,  a 

variety  of  beetle. 
inKomozane,  n.,  sassaby. 
Kona,^ro7i.,  it ;  see  table 
of  pronouns        in 

"Notes." 
Kona,  adii.,  present,  here, 

there. 
Konapa,  adv.,  here. 
Konapo,  adv.,  there. 
inKoni,  w.,  a  black  or  red 
ox  with  white  back. 
(ul)uKonjane,  n.,  swallow. 


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inSonkoni,  n.,  wildebeest. 
Konkota,    v.,    bark    (of 

dojrs). 
isiKonkwane,  w.,  peg,  nail. 
nmKono,  ».,  shoulder,  fore 

le^  of  an  animal. 
nmEonto,  w.,  spear,  assegai, 
properly  the  blade. 
Eokela     nmkonto, 
pay  a  debt. 
Eonya,  r.,  roar  of  bull, 
lion,  etc. 
inEonyana,  n.  (pi.  aman- 
Eonyana),  calf. 
Eonza,  r.,  \)e  tributary, 
be  vassal,  own  allegi- 
anco,  submit  to. 
inEonzo,  ;}.,   a  dependent 
subject,  not  a  slave  nor 
a  paid  servant. 
inEope,  /«.,  eyelash,   eye- 
lid. 
Eopela,    v.,    to    button, 
lock  a  door. 
islEopelo,  71.,  button. 
Eopoza,    r.,    spring    of 
water,    bubble    up  or 
out. 
inEosana,    71.,  prince,    or 

jM^tty  chief. 
InEosazana,  ?».,  princess. 
inEosi,  ;/.  (pi.  amaEosi), 
king,  chief. 
ubuEosi,       ii.j       kingship, 

royalty,  majesty. 
umEosi,  11.,  an  alarm. 

Hlaba  umkosi,  raise 
an  alarm. 
inEosikazi,   n.  {pi.  ama- 
Eosikazi),  queen, 

king's  wife,  European 
lady. 
Eota,  v.,  lick. 
inEota,  n  ,  dry  grass. 


Eotama,  v.,  bow  down, 

cringe,  stoop. 
Eotamela,  v.,  bow  down 
before. 
amaEotamo,    n.,    verandah, 
eaves. 
isiEova,  n.,  owl. 
amaEoYula,  »i.,  mucus  from 

the  nostrils. 
(i)liEowa,  n.y  edible  mush- 
room. 
islEowa,  ??.,  a  wood,  copse. 
isiEowana,  «.,  dim.  of  isi- 
Eowa,  a  clump  of  trees. 
(Til)nEozana,  ??.,  hawk. 
(ul)uEozi,  «.,  eagle. 
(il)iEiiba,    n.,    native    hoe, 
spade,  pick. 
Eubega,  v.,  stumble. 
timEubo,  71.,  custom,  man- 
ner, practice. 
inEnbn,  7^.,  elephant. 
inEububulofiwe,  7i.,  dung 
beetle. 
Eucula,  i\,  (1)  scrape  up, 
collect  dirt  or  rubbish, 
rake      together  ;      (2) 
scra|X5  with  the  feet. 
Eudumala,  v.,  be  warm. 
Eudumeza,  v.  tr.,  make 
warm. 
isiEudumezi,    ti.,    sultry, 
close  weather. 
Euhla,  v.,  rub  skin  with 
a    stone    in    order    to 
make  it  thinner. 
umEuhla,  72.,  a  falling  stick 
trap    to    catch    small 
animals.  Usually 

placed  in  fences. 
umEuhlane,    ti.,     catarrh, 
cold,  chill,  fever. 
lomEuhlane,       un- 
healthy. 


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inKnkama,  n.  (Sechuana), 

Kulumelana,  v.,  discu.ss 

ofemsbok. 

a  topic,  deliberate  on. 

inKuku,  ?*.,  fowl. 

Kuma,  v.,  eat  with  fin- 

Kukuba, ?;.,  sow  a  second 

gers. 

time,  first  sowing  hav- 

umKumbazege, n.,  variety 

ing  failed. 

of  beetle. 

inKukukazi,  w.,  hen. 

inKumba,    n.,   shell,   esp. 

Kukula,  v.,  see  Kucula. 

of  snail. 

iziKukula,  n.,  drift-rubbish 

Kumbe,  or  Kuinbi,a(7v., 

of  a  river. 

perhaps,  probablv. 

Kukumala,  v.  i.,  rise,  as 

umKumbi,  n.  {cf.  ulu-hlu), 

dough. 

row  of  things,  not  of 

Zikukumala,        be 

people. 

proud,  conceited. 

enza  umkumbi, 

Kukumeza,  v.  tr.^  make 

stand  or  place  in 

proud. 

line. 

Kuknza,  v.,  gnaw. 

(u)luKumbi,  n.,  bank   of    a 

(u)luKiila,  71.,  a  kind  of  weed. 

river. 

Kula,     V.    {cf.    Anda), 

Kumbula,  v.,  remember, 

grow,  increase,  thrive, 

recollect. 

wax  of  the  moon. 

umKumbulo, )  n.,     remem- 

Kulega,  v.,  (1)  ask,  beg, 

InKumbulo,  >      brance. 

pray  ;  (2)  bind,  tie. 

isiKumbulo,  )     memory, 

Kulegela,  v.,  intercede. 

idea,    thought,     thing 

£tilisa,  v.^  make  big,  in 

remembered. 

pass.,  be  dignified. 

Kumbuza,  v.,  remind. 

(i)liKulxi,  hundred  (100). 

Kumuga,  v.,  come  loose. 

Kulu,  adj.,  big,  great. 

come  off  the  handle,  as 

Kulu  kakulu,  very 

an  axe-head. 

great. 

Kumula,  v.,  make  loose, 

TiDuKum,  71.,  greatness,  size. 

unfasten,    untie,    out- 

Kulukazi,    adj.,    huge, 

span,   take  off  brake. 

very  great. 

draw       knife        from 

Kiilula,  v.,  deliver,  res- 

sheath,    pull     out     a 

cue,  set  free,  liberate, 

tooth. 

loosen,  release. 

islKundhla,  ??.,  hen's  nest. 

Kuluma,  v.,  speak,  talk. 

inKungu,  n.,  see  In-kufiu. 
isiKuni,   n.,   firebrand,    in 

uguKuluma,  n.,  speech. 

Kulumana,  v.,  converse. 

pi.  "  embers." 

Kulumela,  v.,  speak  for. 

inKuni,  n.,  firewood. 

recommend,  translate. 

inkuni  ezilomlilo = 

interpret. 

good    firewood    = 

Kulunywa,  2^ass.  of  Ku- 

firewood         that 

luma. 

burns  well. 

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(ul)uKiiiii.  n.,  a  dry  stick  or 

lop:. 
Kunjulwa,   v.  pass,   of 
Kumbula. 
inKunu,  /?.,  morning  mist, 

a  wet  mist. 
InKunzi,  n.,  bull,  male  of 
beasts,  stallion. 
Kupa,  r.,  pull  out,  take 
out.  scoop  out,  degrade 
from  office,  deliver  up, 
produce. 
isiKupa,  n. 

mbegaisiKnpa,put 
him  on  his  trial, 
ama  Kupa  Vila,  n.,  eaves,  ve- 
randah. 
Eupnga,  v.,  depart,  start 

on  a  journey. 
Enpulula,  v.,  discover. 
Kuta,  i\,  miss  the  mark, 

miss  fire. 
Kutala,   v.,  be  diligent, 
zealous,      busy,      take 
trouble. 
Kutazela,  f.,  be  diligent, 

zealous. 
Kuza,    w.,    (1)    applaud, 
praise ;      (2)    condole, 
cheer,  sympathize 

(applied    onlv   to   the 
king);    (3)    scold;    (4) 
stop,  turn  cattle. 
Knza  inyoni,   keep 
birds   away   from 
the  standing  com. 
IsiKwaca,  /».,  quail. 
inEwali,  w.,  partridge. 
isiKwalipane,    )  /^,  small 
islKwalirabane,  (     pox. 
umKwane    ^wo^ani),    n,, 
bla«i»'  (of  jjrnss). 
(ijliKwapa,  n.,  axilla,  arm- 
pit. 


inKwasIin,  n.,  spasm. 
isiKwebu,  /?.,  head  of  corn. 
IsiKwehle,  «.,  francolin. 

Kwehlela,  v.,  cough. 
isiKwekwe,     71.,     mange, 

scurvy. 
inKwekwizi,  n.,  (1)  morn- 
ing   star;    (2)    fourth 
month  after  the  dance. 
Kwela,  v.,  climb  up,  rise, 
climb  (of  plants),  step 
up. 
Kwela    ipiza,    ride 

horseback. 
Kwelwa  ikanda,  be 
overcome    by    the 
head = bad     head- 
ache. 
amaKwelo.  /?.,  ladder. 
(u)luKwembe,  n.,  (1)   plank, 
box,  bench,  board,  box  ; 
(2)  ship;  (3)   Zambesi 
Eiver. 
Eweza,  ik,  praise. 
Kwezela,    v.,   stir    fire, 

mend  the  fire. 
Ewica,  v.,  snuff  up  re- 
mains of  snuff  left  in 
the  palm. 
inKwilimba,  n.,  pigeon. 


La,  (1)  prpp.,  with;  (2) 
conj.,  and,  also;  (3) 
past  tense  form  of 
/fors.  prnii.  Li. 

Laba,  (lorn,  pmn.y  these; 
.ST/'  "  Notes." 

Labaya,  dem.  pron., 
tlioso  over  there. 

Labayana,  drm.  pron.^ 
those  over  yonder. 


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Lan 


Labo,    (1)  poss.   pron., 

Lalo,  (1)  poss.  pron.,  its, 

tlieir,  its,  see  "  Notes  " ; 

see  "  Notes  " ;  (2)  conj. 

(2)   conj.  pi'on.,   with 

pron.,  with  it. 

them ;  (3)  dem.  proii., 

Laluto,  adj.  (la+iluto), 

those. 

vacant,  empty. 

Lagisa,    v.,  send  cattle 

Lamandhla,  adj.,  strong, 

away    to    grass   to    a 

enerp;etic,  zealous. 

'•  post." 

Lamatje,    adj.,    stony, 

TimLago,  n.,  cattle  post. 
Labia,  v.,  throw  away, 

rocky. 

Lamba,  v.,  be  hungry. 

lose,  desert,  bury,  di- 

Laitti,   (1)  poss.   pron., 

vorce,  condemn  judici- 

my, mine,  see  "  Notes  " ; 

ally. 

(2)  conj.  pron.,    with 

amaLabla,  n.,  cinders,  char- 

me. 

coal. 

Lamnhla,   n.   (lamHla), 

Lahlega,  v.,  be  thrown 

to-day. 

away,     strayed,     lost. 

Lamula,     v.,     mediate, 

miss  the  way. 

pacify,     make     peace. 

(ul)uLaka,  n.,  anger,  bad  tem- 

soothe,  conciliate,   re- 

per, passion,  rage. 

concile. 

gu  ya  vuga  ulaka, 

Lamulela,  v.,  intercede. 

be  out  of  temper. 

umLana,  n.,  cataract  in  the 

lolaka,  quarrelsome, 

eye. 

irritable. 

(il)iLafia,  n,  (1)  sun ;  (2)  day. 

Lake,  poss.  pron.,  his. 

ilafia  elikulu,  Sun- 

her, its,  see  '"  Notes." 

day. 

Lakona,  con  J.,  although. 

amaiaiia  onke,daily. 

LsikOyposs.pron.,  (l)thy. 

nigelaamalana,give 

thine,  its,  see  "  Notes  " ; 

one  a  da3\ 

(2)  conj.  pron.  with  it. 

(il)iLanabi,  n.,  flame. 

Lala,  v.,  rest,  recline,  be 

Landa,    v.,    (1)    pursue. 

prostrate,     lie     down. 

trace  spoor ;  (2)  render 

repose. 

an  account  of,  account 

lala  ubutofio,  be  a- 

for. 

sleep. 

isiLanda,  n.,    (1)    sheath; 

lala  la,  have  sexual 

(2)  handle  of  a  knife. 

intercourse  with. 

Landela,  v.,  follow,  pur- 

(il)iLala, n.,  (1)  palm  tree; 

sue,  walk  behind,  come 

(2)  blacksmith. 

after,      succeed,      run 

umLalaza,  m.,  grindstone. 

after. 

Lalela,  v.,  listen  to,  obey, 

Landelana,    v.,    follow. 

lie  in  wait  for. 

succeed  one  another. 

Lalisa,  v.,  lull  to  sleep. 

Landisa,  (1)  send  after ; 

islLalo,  n.,  bird's  nest. 

(2)  relate,  narrate. 

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I 


nmLanda,  n.{pl.  amalandu), 

(1)  business,      affair, 
case  ;  (2)  offence,  debt. 

fii  lomlandn  gnye, 
I  am  his  debtor.       i 

Landula,  r.,  refuse,  deny, 
decline,  contradict,  ob- 
ject. 

Landulela,  u.,  prohibit 

Lani,  co7tJ.  pron,  with 
you. 

Lanxa...  lanxa,  conj., 
wliether...  or. 

Lapa,  ailv.,  here,  when. 

Lapaya,  arft\,  there, 
yonder. 

Lapayana,  adv.j  over 
there,  yonder. 

Lapo,  adv.,  there. 

Laso,  {l)poss.pron.,  its ; 

(2)  cojij.  pron.j  with  it. 
Lati.  coiij.pj^on., with  us. 
Laula,  v.,  cock  a  gun. 

iLaulo,  ».,  a  gun-cock. 

Lawa,  dem.  pron.,  those; 

see  also  La. 
Lawaya,     dem.    pron., 
thf)S(i  over  there. 

Lawayana,  dem.  pron.j 
those  3'onder. 

Lawe,  cojiJ.  pi-on.,  with 
thee. 

Lawo,  (i)poss.  pron.,  its, 
their,  «f?e  "  Notes  " ;  (2) 
cojij.  pron.,  with  it, 
with  them. 

Laya,  v.,  direct,  com- 
mand, order,  warn, 
threaten,  remonstrate. 

Laye,  co?ij.  pron.,  with 
him. 

Layela,  v.  (1)  direct, 
warn ;  (2)  wriggle, 
writhe ;  (3)  be  at  point 
of  death. 


Layo,    (1)   pass,  pron,, 

their,  see  "  Notes  "  ;  (2) 
conJ.   pron.,  with   it, 
with  them. 
umLayo,    n.,    law,    order, 
authority. 
£qa  umlayo,  break 
law. 
nmLaza,  n.,  whey. 
(nl)uLaza,  n.,  cream. 

Laze,    (1)   poss.   pron., 
their,     see    "  Notes  "  ; 
(2)  conj.  pron.,  with 
them. 
Le,  {\)dem.  pron.,  these; 
(2)  ail  v.,  there. 
fiaLe,  over  there,  on 
that  side. 
Legugn,  adj.,  valuable, 

precious. 
Leguza,  ?;.,  nod,  to.<5s  the 
head    of    people    and 
cattle. 
Legnza      fiekaoda, 
nod  consent. 
Lejubane,    adj.,    swift, 

rapid. 
Leli,  dem.  pron.,  this. 
Leliya,  dem.  pron.,  that 

(over  there). 
Leliyana,    deTn.    pron,, 

tliat  (over  yonder). 
Lelo,  dem.  pron.,  that. 
Lemali,  adj.,    valuable, 

precious. 
Lembala,  interj.,  indeed! 
wonderful ! 
(11  iLembu,  7i.,  calico,  linen. 
ubuLembu,  n.,  (1)  cobweb; 
(2j  spider  ;  (3)  scum  on 
standing  water. 
Lefia,  V.  i.,  hang  down, 

swing, 
^enhliziyonye,        adj., 
ununimous. 


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Lin 


lenu,  posit,  pron.,  your ; 

Lila,   v.,    weep,   mourn, 

see  "  Notes." 

lament. 

nmLenzi,  w.,  thigh,  leg. 

isiLilo,  n.,  mourning. 

Lpsi,  (fnn.  pron.,  this. 

Lilela,  ?'.,  condole  with, 

Lesiya,  deni.  pron.,  that 

console,  mourn  for. 

over  tliere. 

nmLilo,   n.,   (I)   fire;  (2)  a 

Lesiyana,   devi.    pron., 

variety  of  beads,  clear 

that  over  3*onder. 

dark  red. 

Leso,  dem.  pron.,  that. 

Ota   umlilo,    warm 

Letn,  pos.s.  pron,  our; 

oneself  at  the  fire. 

.w  "  Not«s." 

Lima,  v.,  dig,  pick  gar- 

isiLevn, ??.,  chin. 

den,  cultivate,  hoe  the 

Leya,  drin.  pron.,  those 

ground. 

over  there. 

Limala,  v.  i.,  be  wounded, 

Leyana,     devi.     pron., 

bruised,  injured. 

those  over  yonder. 

Limaza,   v.  tr.,   wound, 

Leyo,  dem.  pron.,  those. 

bruise,  injure. 

Lezi,  dem.  pron.,  these. 

isiLimela,  ??.,  (1)  Pleiades; 

Leziya,  (Jem.  pron.,  those 

(2)   a    kind    of    calico 

over  there. 

with      lozenge-shaped 

Leziyana,    dem.    pron., 

clusters  of  spots  on  a 

tliose  yonder. 

navy  blue  ground. 

Lezo,  dem.  j^ron.,  those. 

(uDnLimi,  ??.,  .^ee  nlu-Imi. 

nmuLi,  n.  (1)  soot;  (2)  husk 

umLimo,  n.,  God. 

of  corn. 

isiLimo,    ??.,    spring,    the 

Li,  pron.,  j^ou,  ye,  it,  see 

season  for  digging  and 

"  Notes." 

sowing. 

(il)iLiba,  t?.,  grave. 

Lifia,  v.,   try,  test,  ven- 

Libala, v.  i.,  delay,  loiter, 

ture,  attempt,  strive. 

saunter,   procrastinate, 

umLifia,    n.,   cataract,    the 

be  dilatory,slow,tedious 

disease  of  the  eyes. 

n  libeie  fiabanye— 

Lifiana,  v.  i.,  be  equal. 

he  is  not  alone,  lit. 

Lifianisa,  v.  t.,  measure, 

he     is    dawdling 

compare,          contrast. 

\vith  others. 

weigh,  make  equal  to 

Libalisa,      r.  t.,    retard. 

or  level  with, regulate. 

cause  to  delay,  put  off. 

isiLifianiso,  n.,  a  measure, 

Libazisa,  v.  <.,  put  off,  re- 

scales. 

tard. 

Linda,   ??.,    await,  wait 

umLibo,  n.,  a  shoot  of 

for,  wait  upon,  watch, 

pumpkin     plant,      ap- 

tend,    defend,    super- 

plied   figuratively    to 

intend. 

children,  calves,  etc. 
Lida,  v.,  make  a  floor. 

Linda  inyoni,  scare 

birds  from  corn. 

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I 


(Til)TiLiDda,  n.,rattel,or  honey 

Lolaka,  adj.,  see  uLaka, 

be.ir. 

.surly,  angry. 

umLindi,  n.,  pit,  corn  pit, 

Lolo,  dem.  pron.,  that. 

hole  in  the  ground,  old 

Lolona,  v.,  make  smooth, 

mine    workings,    ant- 

as  wet  plaster. 

bear's  hole,  hole  in  a 

Loloza,  v.,  nurse  a  child, 

tootli. 

comfort  a  child  crying. 

LiMsa,    V.  tr.f    imitate, 

soothe. 

mock,  mimic. 

Lolu,  dem.  pron.,  this. 

Liny  wa,  v.  pa,^s.  of  lima. 

Lolunya,  adj.,  see  Nya, 

umLisa,  «.,    under-induna; 

merciless,  savage,  un- 

subordinate ofiScer. 

feeling. 

Lo,  tletn.  proa.,  this. 

Loluya,  dem.  pron.,  that 

IziLo,     n.    pi.,    intestinal 

over  there. 

worms. 

Loluyana,    dem.   pron. 

Loba,  v.,  make  marks ; 

that  over  yonder. 

write. 

Lomkuhlane,  adj.,   un- 

Lobela,  v.,  write  to,  or 

healthy,fever-stricken. 

for,  draw  for. 

uinLomo,?i.  (1)  mouth,  beak 

Lobo,  clem  pron.,  that. 

of  a  bird,  muzzle  of  a 

nmLobo,   n.,   marks,    writ- 

gun;    (2)   van  of    an 

ing. 

impi. 

Lobola,    v.,    pay   for   a 

Lomsebenzi,    adj.,   use- 

wife. 

ful. 

umLobokazi,  n.,  bride. 

Lomusa,  adj.,  see  nmu- 

Lobu,  ilem.  pron.,  this. 

Sa,  humane,  kind. 

Lobuhlufiu,    adj.,    sore, 

Lona,pro/i.,  it ;  .see  table 

painful. 

of  pronouns  in  "Notes." 

Lobuya,  dem.  pron.,  that 

isiLonda,  ?«.,  sore,  ulcer. 
Londoloza,  v  ,  take  care 

(over  there). 

Lobuyana,   dem.  pron., 

of,    pre.serve,    protect, 

tliat  (yonder). 

nurse  the  sick,  watch. 

Logo,  dem.  pron.,  that. 

oversee. 

Logu,     (Loku),     pron., 

nmLondolozi  71.,  watchman. 

this. 

keeper. 

fialogu,      on      this 

ubuLofiwe,  n.,  fresh  dung. 

account. 

amaLofiwe,  n.,  lumps  of  dry 

Loguya,  dem.  pron.^  that 

fresh  dung. 

over  there. 

umLota,  ?».,  ashes,  soap. 

Loguyana,   dim.   pron. 
(Logwiyana),    that 
yonder. 

Lowa,  dem  pron.,  this. 

Lowaya,  dem.pron.,  that 

over  there. 

Lola,  t;.,  sharpen  knife, 

Lo  way  ana,  dem.  pron.^ 
that  yonder. 

spear,  et<j.,  whet. 

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Lowo,  dem.  pron.,  that. 

Loya,  V.  t.,  bewitch,  work 
magic. 
umLoze,  n.,  an   individual 

of  the  Baloze. 
iLinLozi,  «.,  a  whisth'ng. 

enza  umlozi,  whistle. 

Lu,  pron.,  it;  see  table 
of  pronouns  in  "Notes." 
isi-Lugii,  n.,  sheep  kraal, 
small  kraal  for  lambs. 
nmLug^ulu,  71.,  a  bush  bear- 
ing a  black  berry  eaten 
by  the  people. 

Luhlaza,  adj.  (1)  raw, 
unripe,  green,  under- 
done ;  (2)  blue  colour. 

iLuhlaza,  n.,  a  black  and 
white  ox,  the  colours 
being  in  small  spots  or 
patches. 

Lnkuni,  adj.  hard,  stiff, 
difficult,  harsh,  un- 
feeling, unkind,  con- 
stipated. 

Lula,  adj.,  thin,  light. 

Lulama,  v.  (1)  stretch 
limbs,  as  after  sleep ; 
(2)  recover  health. 

Lulega,  v.,  advise. 
•amLuli,    w.,    barrel    of    a 
gun. 
iLulwane,  n.,  bat. 

Lnma,  v.,  bite,  sting, 
smart,  itch,  be  pun- 
gent, to  smell  or  taste, 
gripe. 

Lumata,  v.  int.,  ignite. 

Lumatisa,  v.  tr.,  cause  to 
ignite,  light  a  candle. 

Lumega,  v.,  let  blood. 

Lufia,  v.,  be  straight, 
right,  well,  sincere, 
chaste,  ready,  safe. 


ugnLufia,  n.,   virtue,  righ- 
teousness. 
ubuLufia,  n.,  brush  of  the 
tail. 
illLufia,   71.,   a  white   and 
black  ox,  chiefly  white. 
iLuna,  n.,  (1)  a  kind  of 
snake,  poisonous,  with 
transverse    stripes    in 
brown  and  black;  (2) 
joint. 

Lunama,  v.,  be  sticky. 
iLunda,  n.,  hump  of  an 
ox. 
umLungu,  n.  (pi.  Abelun- 
gu),  white  man. 

Lufiisa,  v.,  make  right, 
ready ;  repair,  arrange, 
trim,  adjust,  rectify, 
correct,  disentangle, 
improve,  prepare,  put 
in  order,  reform. 

Lufiisela,     v.,     prepare 
for. 
isiLunulela,  n.,  heartburn. 

Lufiuza,  v.,  peep. 

Lupala,  v.,  to  be  aged. 

Lutuli,  adj.,  reddish 
brown. 

Lutwana,  adj.,  few. 

Lwa,  (1)  v.,  fight,  strive 
against ;  (2)  past  tense 
form  oi  per s.  pron.  Lu. 
nguLwa,  n.,  war. 

Lwa  130,  ijoss.  pron., 
their,  its  ;  see  "  Notes." 

Lwake.  i?06"6'.  pron.,  his, 
her,  its ;  see  "  Notes." 

Lwako,  poss.  pron.,  thy, 
thine,  its;  see  "Notes." 

Lwalo,  ;?oss.  pron.,  its; 
see  "  Notes." 

Lwami,  poss.  pron..  my, 
mine ;  see  "  Notes. ' 


Lwa 


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Hbo 


isiLwana,  ??.,  lion. 
isiLwanakazana,    72.,    in- 
sect. 
Lwaso,  poss.  pron.^  its ; 

see  "  Notes." 
Lwawo,  poss.  pron.j  its, 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 
Lwayo,  poss.  pron.^  its, 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 
Lwazo,  poss.  pron.,  their, 

its;  see  "Notes." 
Lwela,  r.,  figlit  for. 
Lwenu,      poss.     pron., 

your;  see  "Notes." 
Lwetu,  poss.  pron.,  our; 

see  "  Notes." 


M 

M,  pron.  {ace.  of  u),  him, 

her. 
Ma,  V.J  or  Etna,  {Tmp. 
mana),  stand,  stop  (  = 
cease  to  ^o). 
ngnMa,  n.,  state,  condition, 
shape,  manner  (beha- 
viour). 
nHabasa,  n.,  third  month 

after  the  dance. 
nMahambafiendhlwana, 
n.  (pi.  oma.)  a  grub 
that  gathers  a  house  of 
gra.ss  or  sticks  around 
itself,  and  when  eaten 
bv  cattle  is  fatal. 
iHah,   n.,  money,  cash, 
gold. 
imali  imhlope,  sil- 
ver. 
lemali,  valuable. 


IMalimadnna,  a  variety 

of    beads,   chalk   with 
red  stripes. 
nMama,  n.  (pi.  omama), 

raj'  mother. 
iMamba,    a    variety    of 

snake. 
Mafiala,  v.,  wonder,  be 

surprised. 
Manalisa,  v.  tr.,  amaze, 

surprise. 
Mandulo,  adv.,  at  first, 
before,  formerly. 
uMafio,  n.,  the  veldt,  wil- 
derness, open  country 
between  towns. 
emafiweni,    in    the 
veldt. 
uManwendhlala,  n.,  name 
of  a  tree. 
Manzi,  adj.,  see  ama-nzi, 

damp,  moist,  wet. 
Masinya,     |  adv., 
Masinyane,/  quickly, 
soon,  immediately. 
(iil)iiMasuzela,1?i., 

IMasuzela,  j  tarantula. 
Mat  a,  v.,  gallop. 
IMatebene,  ?i.,  sparrow- 
hawk. 
(ul)uMayelaiie,     n.,     spring 
hare. 
Mba    (Imba),    v,    pick 
ground  (not  of  a  gar- 
den),   dig    a    hole    or 
furrow, 
mba    pansi,   under- 
mine. 
Mbana,  iwj).  of  Mba. 
iMbaimbai,  //.,  cannon. 
Mbela,  r.,  dig  for  =^ bury. 
islMbo,  »  ,  sharpened  stick 
or  iron  point  for  dig- 
ging holes. 


JCbu 


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Mug 


vmnMba,  n.,    Indian    corn, 

mealies. 
(i)li]Cbllli,  /I.,  net  for  catch- 
ing game. 
Mdaga,    adj ,    (Daga), 

drab  coloured. 

Hela,  r.  ^,  stand  for,  re- 
present, stand  up  for. 

Mema,  v.,  sumiuou,  call. 

Hemeza,  v.<,  proclaim, 
shout,  announce,  call, 
summon  aloud. 

Mhlana,  adv.,  on  the 
day  when,  at  the  time 
when. 

Mhlope,  adj.,  white, 
jjure,  pale. 

IMhlope,  71.,  a  white  ox. 
iMhlope     yeqanda,     ?i., 
white  of  an  egg. 

Mhlotjana,  adj.,  nearly 

white. 
iMhlotjana,  n.,  a  white 
heifer. 

Mila,  v.,  sprout,  shoot, 
take  root,  put  forth 
leaves. 

Mina,  pron.  and  inter., 
(1)  I,  me,  emph.\  (2) 
used  in  attracting  at- 
tention, ahoy ! 

Minciga,  v.,  ooze  up  from 

below,  ooze  out  of. 
IMini,  7i.,  day,  midday. 
eMini,  loc,  by  day. 

Hinyana,  v.,  be  narrow, 
too  small  for  contents, 
close  together. 
(i)liMinyela,  n.,  name  of  a 
tree,  a  variety  with, 
and  another  without 
thorns.  Useful  for 
fences,  readily  takes 
root. 


Minza,    v.,    (1)    eat  ra- 
venously,     stutF,     be 
voracious;     (2)      int., 
drown. 
isiMinzi,  n.,  glutton. 

Misa,  v.,  set  up.  raise, 
make  to  stand,  estab- 
lish, appoint,  pitch  (a 
tent). 

Mita,  V.  {pf.  miti),  be 
pregnant. 

Miza,  V  ,  see  Minza. 

Mnandi,  adj.,  nice,  good, 
sweet,  jjleasant. 

Mnyama,  adj.,  black, 
dark,  gloomy. 

IMnyama,  n.,  a  black  ox. 
ubuMnyaina,  n.,   darkness, 
blackness. 

Monali,  n.  (Mnali),  Mr., 
sir,  master. 
uMongoi,?!.  (p/.omongoi), 

wild  cat. 
uMoya,    n.   {prop,    umu- 
oya),     (1)    air,     wind 
flatulence;  (2)   human 
soul. 
umoya  mubi,  devil. 

Monyula,  ^.,  come  off, 
come  loose,  as  an  axe- 
head. 

Mpela,  see  Pela. 

Mpofu,  adj.,  pale    buff, 

tawny, 
iMpofu,  n.,  eland. 
iMpompoma,V/i.,   water- 
iMpopoma,    J     fall. 

Mu,  pron.,  see  M. 

Muga,  V.  int.,  quit,  go 
away,  run  away,  desert 
a  post. 

Mugelega,  v.,  fester. 

Mugisa,  V.  tr.,  dismiss, 
send  away. 


Hum 


(    225    ) 


fial 


Mnmata,  r.,  have  mouth 
fulJ,  keep  the  mouth 
shut,  it  being  full. 

Mumuza,  v.  tr.^  suck 
(sweets). 

Mimcana,  v.,  press,  com- 
press. 
isiMunulu,  n.,  dumb  per- 
son. 

Munya,  v.  int.,  suck  the 
breast,  as  an  infant. 

Hunyisa,  v.  <r.,  nurse  an 
infant,  p:ive  suck. 
isitfunumu&wana,         n., 
measles. 

Munyu,  adj.,  brack,  salt. 
isiMuiiyu,^.,  brack  ground. 

Musa,  .vm^.,)  r.,  an  im- 

Musani,  7>/.,  /  perative 
present,  do  not,  must 
not,  used  with  the 
infinitive  of  the  prin- 
cipal verb,  e.g.  musa 
ugnhamba,  inusani 
uguhlega. 
iMvemve,  n.,  a  black  ox 
with  large  white  flame- 
shaped  spots  or  patches. 


N 

N,     copulative   particle 

(Y)  e.g.  Qu  fiumuntn, 

it  is  a  person. 
Na  (1)  v.,  rain  ;  (2)  in- 

terrogative     particle ; 

e.g.  U  ya  hamba  na-s 

are  you  going? 
^a  (1;  prep.,  at,  by,  on 
account    of,    through, 
by  means  of,  according 
to;(2)a«x.v.,  can;  (3) 


past     tense     form     of 
pers.  pron.  ^i. 

Na    g^,    prep.,    to- 
wards. 
umNa  wami,  n.,  my  younger 

brother. 
umNa  gwetu,  w.,  comrade, 
friend. 
Naba,  v.,  creep  of  plants 
(not  climb),  stretch  out 
legs  or  arms,  taking  it 
easy,    be   happily   cir- 
cumstanced. 
I^'abanye  nabanye,  one 

by  one. 
^abo,    C071J.   pron.,    by 
them,   on    account    of 
them. 
^abomu,  adv.,  on   pur- 
pose,  wilfully,    inten- 
tionally. 
Nabulula,  v.,  unfold. 
Nafuzega  (Namfuzega), 

v.,  be  glutinous. 
Nagana,    v.,    meditate, 
I)onder,  consider,think, 
reflect. 
Naka,  v  ,  see  Jifia. 
I^ako,  nakona,  (1)  adv., 
therefore,  on  that  ac- 
count,  wherefore;  (2) 
conj    pron.,  by  it,  on 
account  of  it. 
INala,  n.,  (1)   plenty  of 
food;  (2)  a  black  and 
white       ox,       chiefly 
black, 
tjava  inala,  obtain 
Huundance. 
fjale  gu . . .  prep. ,  on  other 
side,  round  there,  be- 
yond. 
beta  fiale,  go  round 
that  way. 


tal 


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:&aw 


Salo,  conj.  pron.,  by  it, 
on  account  of  it. 

^amandhla,rtt/i;.,  power- 
fully. 

Namatela,  v..  (1)  touch  ; 
(2)  stick,  adhere. 

Namega,  v.  t,  plaster, 
daub. 

Namfuzega,  v.,  see  Na- 

fuzega. 

^arni,    conj.  pron.,    by 

me,  on  account  of  me. 

'Ssim]pSi.ypred.p7'07i.,  here 

they  are !  .see  "  Notes." 

Nainpu,7>/'eJ.pro?i.,here 

it  is!  .see  "Notes." 

Nampo,  7^rec?.p?'0)i. ,  there 

it  is!  there  they  are! 

isi^afia,    n.,    thick    bush, 

properly  of  thorn  wood. 

l^aneno  gu,i^reiJ.,on  this 

side. 
^aiii(iia?)(l)bywhat? 
why?   how?  (2)   C07}j. 
pron.,     by     you,     on 
account  of  you. 
Nanka,  pred.  pr^on.,  here 
they  are !  see  "  Notes." 
Nanko,i>retZ.joro?i.,  there 
it  is !  .see  "  Notes." 
Nankoge,    "there 
vou    are!"    "just 
so!"    "that's    the 
way!" 
KankvL^pred.  pron.,  here 

it  is!  6'ee  "Notes." 
Nansi,  pred.  pron.,  here 

it  is!  .see  "Notes." 
Nansiga,    pron.,    what 

d'ye  call  it 
lSiBJiSO,]fred. pron.,  there 

it  is! 
Kanti,  pred.  pron.,  here 
it  is !  see  "  Notes." 


Nantu,  pi^ed.  pron.,  here 

it  is !  see  "  Notes." 
Nanto,  pred.  pron.,  there 

it  is! 
^anxanye  gu,  jirep.,  at, 
on,  by  the  side  of,  on 
one  side. 
Nanza,  v.  t.,  notice,  take 

notice  of. 
Nanzelela,  v.  t.,  take  no- 
tice of. 
Nanzi,  pred.  pron.,  here 
they  are!  see  "Notes." 
Naiizo,prerf.  pron., there 
they  are ! 

^^ambili    gu,    ])rep., 
farther,  on  that   side, 
before,  in  front  of. 
:&apandhle    gu,    pre])., 

outside. 
;&apansi  gu,  p/ej^.,  un- 
derneath. 
^apeliyo,      adv.,     per- 
petually, without  end. 
^apetjeya  gu,  prep.,  on 
the  other  side,  on  that 
side. 
;&api,       adv ,       where, 

whence,  whither. 
]|^asemva  gu,  prep.,  back 

of,  behind. 
^aso,  conj.  jwori.,  by  it, 

on  account  of  it. 
Nasogunene  gu,  prep., 

on  the  right  side  of. 
^asokohlo  gu,  prep.,  on 

the  left  side. 
Nata,  V.  i.,  drink,  absorb. 
^ati,  conj.  pron.,  see  Iti. 
Natisa,    v.t.,    give    to 

drink,  irrigate. 
^awe,    conj.   pron.,   by 
thee,    on    account    of 
thee. 


Naw 


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Ndh 


I 


]ftawo,  conj.  pron.,  by  it, 
on   account  of  it;   by 
them. 
^aye,    conj.   pron.,    by 
him ;  on  accountof  him. 
^ayo,  couj.  pron.,  by  it 
or  them,  on  account  of 
it  or  them. 
!^azo,    conj.   pron.,    by 
them,  on    account   of 
them. 
Kcama,  v.,  take  morning 
meal. 
nmNcatja,     ».,    wet    corn 
from    hole,    having   a 
very    peculiar    odouif 
and  flavour. 
Nceba,    v.,  pinch,   take 
l)inch  of  snufF. 
nmNceba,  .see  umnxeba. 
INcebetu,  n.,  beer-basket, 

drinking- basket. 
iNceeeza,  n  ,  dirt. 

lencegeza,    unclean, 
dirty. 

umNcele,   n.   (umnceli),  a 
division,  boundary. 
Nce&a,  r.,  beseech. 
Ncibiliga,  v.  i.  (1)  dis- 
solve, melt ;  (2)  be  piti- 
ful, relent. 
gu  ncibiliga  inhli- 
ziyo= be  con  vales- 
con  t. 
Ncibiligisa,   v.t.^   com- 
fort, pacify,  soothe. 
iljJne,|/^,  \l)  sap;   (2) 
iNcino,  l'     bees'  wax. 
Ncinyane,    adj.^    small, 

young,  narrow. 
Ncinyanyana,  adj.,  very 

small. 

ubuNcinyane,  n.,  smallness, 
small  size» 


Ncipa,    v.,    shrink,    de- 
crease, become  less. 
Ncipisa,  v.  tr.,  diminish, 

lessen,  reduce. 
Ncitja,  V.  tr.,  stint. 
Ncitjana,    v.    int.,     be 

stingy,  mean. 
INco,  n.,  a  white  and  red 

ox,  chiefly  white. 
Ncono,  adj.,  less  of  a  bad 
quality  or  thing,  as  of 
a  sickness,  milder,  less 
deadly, 
gwa  buya  gwa  ba 
ncono  =  it     (the 
sickness    or     epi- 
demic)     returned 
and    became    less 
deadly  =  it     de- 
clined. 
Ncotula,     v.,     pluck    a 
fowl,  pull  out  feathers, 
or  a  stick  from  a  hole. 
Ncu-ncu,      adj.,      very 

small. 
iNcuba,   n.,   dead    meat, 
meat    of    an     animal 
that     has     died     (not 
slaughtered). 
iNcnbula,  ?<.,  apron. 
iNcwabakazi,  n.,  seventh 
niontli  after  the  dance. 
Ncwenega     (Cwenega), 

v.,  be  clear,  of  water. 
Ndanda    (Ntantaj,    v., 

Hoar. 
Ndenda,  v.  r.,  go  round 
like  a  wheel. 
amaNdhla,  n.,  strength,  abil- 
ity) authority,  energy, 
vigor,  force, 
lamandhla,  strong, 

ablr,  ijuick,  fast, 
ftamandhla,  ix)wei> 
fully,  quickly. 


ITdn 


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]&i 


(nl  u^dufto,  n.,  fibula. 
Ne,  ailj.,  four. 
TunKe,  n.,  umne  wetu,  elder 
brother. 
Nemba,  v.,  hit  a  bird  on 

the  win  J?. 
Nembe,  adv.,  slowly,  in 
the  phrase, 
Kuluma     u     bega 
nembe,    =    speak 
slowly      (that      I 
may  hear). 
]&emiiiyaga,  adv.,  annu- 
ally. 
^endawo,  adv.,  on   ac- 
count of. 
ligxiNeiie,?i.,  right  hand  side. 
islNefiisimu,  n.,  south. 
Nenga,  v.  t.,  excite  dis- 
gust, nauseate,  loathe. 
Nelli,     adj.,     plentiful, 
numerous,  much,  suffi- 
cient. 
nbuNefii,!  n.,  abundance,  in 
■UguNefii,  J  quantity,  and  in 

number. 
UttiNeftke,  ?*.,  slug,  snail. 
Neno  (S^aneno),  adv.,  on 

this  side. 
^ensita,  adv.^  privately, 

underhand,  secretly, 
^enxela,    adv.,    to    the 
left  side. 
imiNenyezane,  n.,  tfiils  dan- 
gling to   the  ground, 
worn  by  men  in  full 
dress. 
Neta,  v.,  let  wet,  let  in 
rain,  leak,  of  a  roof; 
be   wet,   get   wet,   be 
soaked. 
Netisa,  v.  tr.,  make  wet, 
properly  by  rain,  satu- 
rate. 


uNga,  n.  (mu-ba),  silver 
jackal,       side  -  striped 
jackal. 
islNga,  n.  (and  Umu-nga), 
a    variety  of    mimosa 
found  on  the  banks  of 
rivers,  having  a  black 
bark. 
amaNga,  n.,  falsehood,  lie. 
Kuluma  amanga,\ 
Clamba  amanga,    J 

deceive,  lie. 
U  lamanga,  he  is, 
or  thou  art  a  liar. 
Much  depends  on 
the  tone  and  man- 
ner of  the  speaker. 
He      may     mean 
either   "you    are 
a  liar,"  or  merely, 
''you   are  wrong, 
mistaken." 
illNgabuzane,  n.,  stork. 
Ngaga,    adj.,    so  great, 
so     many,     so    small, 
so  few   (showing     by 
hand), 
Ngaganani,    adj.,    how 

great,  how  many. 
Ngake,  adj.  suff.,  how 

many. 
Nganana,  adj.,  so  small. 
Nganani,      adj.,     how 

small. 
INgane,  n.,  infant. 
umNgane,    /^,    friend,    ac- 
quaintance. 
Ngena,  v.,  enter,   inter- 
fere, intrude. 
Ngenisa,  v.  tr.,   admit, 
cause  to  go  in,  put  in. 
INgwe,  see  inGwe. 
INgwenya,  n.,  crocodile. 
]&i,  pron.,  I,  me. 


Ni                                        (    229    )                                      Nqa 

Ni,  suff.  infer.,  what. 

to.     as,     like,      often 

Ini  nal      What  is 

with  pronoun  suffixed, 

it? 

e.g.     njefia-mi  =  like 

Nigra,   ?'.,  give,   supply, 

me. 

otfer.  present. 

Njeya,    v.,   thank   with 

niga  icala,  accuse. 

half  heart,  as  for  small 

Nigela,  r.,  cede,  betray, 

gift. 

give  up,  bring  calf  to 

iNkani, «.,  strife,  quarrel. 

cow. 

wrangling. 

nigela  inja,  set  dogs 

iNkolo,  71., wagon,  vehicle. 

at  (  =  give   to  the 

Nkona,rtrfr.,  then,  there- 

dojxs). 

fore. 

Nig^na  ikanda,  v.,  shake 

(il)iNkonyane,  n.,  small  calf. 

head,  dissenting. 

islNkwa,  n.,  (1)  loaf;  (2) 

amaNikinikane,  n.,  rags. 

bread. 

uNina,  n.  {pi.  Onina),  hi.s 

isinkwa       segwai. 

mother. 

lump  of  tobacco. 

Nina,  pron.,  you,  ye. 

§oba,      \adv.,  because, 

Ninda,  v.,  daub,  plaster. 

No?uba,J     since. 
iNolebaatje,  n.  (Dutch), 

soil,  smudge. 

Nini,  adv.,  when. 

waistcoat. 

islNini,  n.,  relation,  kins- 

Nona, v.,  be  stout,  cor- 

man. 

pulent,  sleek,  iu  good 

nmNini,  n..  owner,  master. 

condition. 

umNinomuzi,         \n..  head 
nmNinikazomnzi,/    of  the 

imNondo,  n.  (nmQogodo), 

spur  of  a  cock. 

town. 

iNondo,  «.,  moth. 
iNoiio,  «.,  .see  umTakala. 

nmNinzo,   7^.,  windpipe,  a 

flexible  pipe,  hose. 

Nonye,  adj.,  seven. 

iNja,  n.,  dog. 

i^'oqoto,  adv.,  see  Uoto, 

izinja,  the  three  stara 

really,  surely. 

in  Orion's  belt. 

Nota,    v.,    be    wealthy. 

iNjakazi,  ;t.,  bitch. 

thrive. 

Njalo,  atlv.,  thus,  80,  in 

izlNoto,  n.,  riches,  wealth, 

this  wa3'. 

etc. 

Njalonjalo,     adv.,    con- 

Nqaba, v.,  he  rare,  scarce. 

tinuously,  continually, 

isihlahla  esinqabi- 

just    in   this  way,  al- 

leyo, a  rare  tree. 

ways. 

iNqaba,  n.,  (1)  a  .strong 

Njani,    adv.,    how,    in 

phvce,     a     refuge,     a 

what  manner. 

hill- top,  a  fort;   (2)  a 

Nje,    adv.,    just,    only, 

puzzle. 

nothing  but. 

iNqai,  n.,  bowl,  basin. 

Njefta,  prep.,  according 

INqama,  u.,  ram  of  sheep. 

Nqa 


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Nxa 


iNqamn,  w.,  knife. 
iliNqe,  ».,  vulture. 
isiNqe,  «.,  rump  of  oxen. 
Nqeta,  v.,  shun. 
iNqina,  «..  steinbok. 
(il)iNqina.  ??.,  hoof. 

Nqo,  uguti  nqo,  be  up- 

ri^^lit,  perpendicular. 
iNqo,  7i.,  a  white  and  red 

ox. 
Nqoba,  v.,  overcome,  de- 
feat, subdue,  conquer. 
iNqoqwana,  v.,  frost. 
iNqum,  n.,  (1)  hip  joint ; 

(2)  cock  of  a  gun. 
Nquma,  v.,  (1)  go  round, 
make  a  circuit;  (2)  set 
like  jelly. 
umNqnma,    n.,  wild  olive 
tree. 
INqumbi,  n.,  pile,  heap. 
Nqnmisa,  v.,  skirt  a  hill 
or  fence. 


Nquna, 


be    naked. 


stark  naked. 
Nqunu,  adj.,  naked. 
iNqunqulo,  n.,  variety  of 

vulture. 
iNqwatji,  n.,  placenta  of 

beasts. 
Nqweta,  v.,  shun,  avoid. 
Nsundu,      adj.,    brown 

chocolate  colour. 
Ntanta    (ndanda),     v., 

float. 
iNtje,  n.,  ostrich,  ostrich 
feathers,  especially  the 
plumes    of    th©    v^^ar 
dress. 
Ntjeza  (Tjeza),  v  ,  float. 
nNtswebe,  n.  (j>Z.  onts- 
webe,  mouse. 
umuNtu,   n.,   person,    some- 
body. 


nbuNtu,  w.,  humanity. 
islNtu,  n  ,  human  feeling. 
iNtwala,  n ,  louse. 
Tiin(Ti)Ntwaiia,    ??.,   child;    in 
pi.  vegetable  produce, 
fruit, 
umntwanyana,  little 

child. 
umntwana  wesihla- 

hla,  berry,  fruit. 
umtanami ,     umta- 
nako,  umtanake, 
umtanabo,       my 

child,    thy    child, 
his     child,     their 
child. 
Abantwa  bami,  my 
children  or  people. 
ubuNtwana,r?.,  childhood. 
Nliga,  (l)  V.  int.,  have  a 
smell,  bad  or  good,  be 
odorous ;    (2)    v.    act., 
smell,  scent,  smell  out. 
Nugisa,  V,,  give  scent  or 
smell. 
Tiimi^ula,  n.,  blood  from  the 
nose. 
TunNumzana,  n.,  head  man, 
gentleman. 
iNufiu,  n,,  porcupine. 
(ul)uNufiU,    71.,   quill   of   the 
porcupine. 
iNuso,  n.,  solder,  tin. 
(ul)liNwaDa,  n.,  chameleon. 
umuNwe,  n.,  finger. 

u    leminwe,    he    is 

skilful, 
tjaya        umunwe, 
snap  the  fingers. 
(ul)uNwele,  n.,  human  hair. 
amaNwendhlala,      n.,      see 
uManwendhlala. 
Nxa,  adv.,  when,  if. 


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Nya 


iNxa,  n.y  side. 

umNya^a,  w.,  year. 

iTixa  zombili,   both 

iminyaga  yake,  his 

sides. 

age. 

Nxaganxaga,  r ,  be  com- 

iminyaga  yonke,  al- 

plicated. 

ways,  annually. 

Nxanye,  adv.,  see  ^an- 

inyagenye,  next  or 

last  \'ear. 

xanye. 

Nxapa,  r.,  express  dis- 

nmnyagamunye, 

like     or     disgust     by 

next  or  last  year 

making  the  X  click. 

but   one  (also   in- 

(il)iNxeba,  «.,  wound,  scar, 

yaga  munye). 

small-pox  pit. 

fieminyaga,  yearly. 

umNxeba,  ;?.,  fibre,  sewing 

iNyagata, ».,  north,north 

til  read. 

wind. 

Nxebana,  r.  int.,  twine 

Nyagaza,  v.,  be  restless. 

around, be  intertwined. 

iNyama,  «.,  meat,  flesh, 

(ili)Nxeli,  n.,  a  left-handed 

muscle. 

person. 

Nyamalala,   r.,  be  lost 

Nxibana,    v.,    see   Nxe- 

for good,  "clean  gone.'* 

bana. 

iNyamazana,    n.,    ante- 

(nruNxiwa,\«.,        deserted 
(il)iNxiwa,  J     town  or  site 

lope. 

iNyana,    ??.,    (1)    moon, 

{(•/.  amafasi). 

lunar  month ;  (2)  doc- 

Nxoloza, v.,  (1)  look  for  a 

tor,  surgeon,  priest. 

thing  mislaid,  search  ; 

inyafia  yezulu,  rain 

(2)  speak  certainly,  as 

maker. 

knowing. 

iNyanda,  jk,  bundle. 

amaNxonxo,  «.,  large  beads 

umNyane,  ».,  flower  of  the 

the  size  of  big  peas  of 

maize  plant. 

various  colours. 

nmNyafio,     n. ,     doorway, 

(iz)iNxoza,  «.,  strips  of  inner 

threshold. 

bark  of  a  tree  used  for 

(nl)xiNyanya,  ».,  see  inhlan- 
hla,  good  fortune,  good 

cord  or  string. 

(il)iNxwala,    n.,    one    who 

luck. 

s<juints. 

Nyatela,  r.,  tread,  step, 

Nxwanela,   v.  t.,  desire, 

go  on  foot,  run  over, 

seek  for. 

trample      on,      stamp 

Nya,  r.,  go  to  stool. 

clothes     (to      mangle 

uluNya,  n.,  cruelty,  harsh- 

them). 

ness. 

Nyatelana,   r ,  trample 

lolunya,  cruel. 

on  one  another. 

fiolunya,  cruelly. 

Nyatelisa,  r.  ( 1 )  make  or 

umNyaba,    ».,    bundle    of 

help     to      tread;     (2) 

lire  wood. 

print  by  printing  press. 

nj% 


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Odw 


(il)iN7atelo.  n.,  shoe,  boot, 
sandal. 
Nyatelwa,   v.,    be   run 
over,  tramped,  crushed. 
iNyati,  w.,  buffalo. 
iNyauti, «.,  a  groen  grain, 
somewhat  like  canary 
seed  in  size  and  shape. 
nluNyawo,  n.,  (1)  foot,  paw, 
hoof;      (2)     footprint, 
spoor, 
fienyawo,  on  foot. 
Nye,  odj.,  one,  other. 
isiNye,  n..  the  bladder. 
Nyela,  v.,  sprain. 
amaNyeli,  n.,  clinkers. 
(iz)iNyembezi,  n.,  tears. 

kala       inyembezi, 
weep. 
isiNyemfa,  n.^isiDeleli. 
Nyenya,  v.,  skulk,  slink, 
sneak,     prowl,     stalk 
game ;  do  stealthily. 
Nyenyeza,    v.,  whisper; 

do  stealthily  (einph.). 
Nyeya,      v.,     backbite, 

slander. 
Nyiginyega,  v.,  quiver, 
shake,     wave,     rustle 
of  trees,  quake  of  the 
earth. 
Nyingiza,    v.,    talk    to 

oneself. 
Nyoba,  v.,  have   a   dry 

rub,  rub  off  dirt. 
Nyobuga,  v ,  come  off, 

come  loose. 
iNyo^a,  ??.,  snake. 

inyoga      yabafazi, 

centipede. 
inyoga    yomhlaba, 
earth-worm. 
uNyoko,  n.  (pi.  onyoko), 
thy  mother,  or  aunt. 


INyoni,  n.,  bird. 
iNyofio,    n.,    gall,    gall- 
bladder, bile, 
twala  inyofio  yami, 
slander  me. 
IsiNyonkolo,    n.,  nape    of 
the  neck. 
Nyonkoloza,     v.,     look 
angrily  at, 
TibuNyonyo,  n.,  small  black 
ants. 
iNyosi,  n.,  (1)  honey ;  (2) 

bee. 
Nyovane,     adv.,    back- 
wards. 
INyumbakazi,      n.     (  = 
ifambele),    a     barren 
female. 
Nynnda,    v.,     backbite, 
slander. 
isiNza,  n.,  oribi. 
amaNzi,  n.,  water. 

Nzima,  adj.,  heavy,  hard, 
painful. 
amehlo     a    nzima, 
be  sleepy. 
iNzimazana,     n.,    black 

heifer. 
INzimakazi,    n.,     black 

cow. 
Nzoto,  adj.,  brown. 
iNzoto,  n.,  &  dark  brown 
ox. 


Obaleni,  adv.,  openly. 
Obula,  ?;.,  see  Ebula. 
Odwa,  adv.,  only,  single, 
alone,     distinct,     soli- 
tary. 

gu  godwa,   one   by 
itself. 


Ohl 


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Pal 


umnOhlo,  n.,  camelthom. 

Oma,  v.,  be  thirsty,  dry. 

Omela,  r.,  thirst  for. 
I^i  omela  amanzi=I 
thirst  for  water. 

Ona,  ?'.  int.,  do  wrong, 
offend,  sin  ;  tr.,  spoil  a 
thing,  violate,  smudge, 
soil. 

Onagala,  v.,  be  wronged, 
spoilt. 

Onagalisa,  v.  tr.,  cause  to 
bo  wronged,  spoiled. 

Ondhla,  r.,  nourish,  nur- 
ture, support,  adopt  a 
child,  rear,  nurse. 

Onela,  v.,  do  wrong  for, 
offend  against,  pollute, 
make  foul. 

Onga,  v.,  (1)  nurse  the 
sick ;  (2)  be  economi- 
cal, frugal. 

Ofignla     (Engula),     v., 

skim. 
Onisa,  r.,  cause  or  help 

to  offend,  sin  greatly, 

pollute,  make  foul. 
Onke,  adj.  suff.,  all,  the 

whole. 
i8(i)Ono,  n.,  sin. 
Opa,  V.  i.,  bleed. 
Opula,  ?'.,  take  pot  from 

fire. 
Osa,  r.,  bake,  broil,  roast, 

parch,  toast. 
iz(i)080,  n.,  offal. 

Ota  (umlilo),  r,,  warm 

oneself  by  the  fire  or 

in  the  sun. 
umfu)Oya,  n.,  »ee.  uMoya. 

Ozela,      r.,    doze,    nod, 

sleep. 


Pa,  v.,  give,  supply,  pay, 

present. 

nmPafa,   ;^.,    a   variety  of 

mimosa  with  abundant 

small  straight  thorns. 

Paga,  v.,  serve  food,  dish 

up. 
Pagama,  t\,  ri.se. 
Pagamisa,  v.,  raise,  life 

up. 
Pagati  gn...,  prep.,  in, 
into,  inside,  amongst, 
between,  within,  in  the 
middle. 
iPagati,  7i.,centre,  middle. 
Pagela,  v  ,  serve  food  to, 
dish  up  for. 
isiPago,  n.,  bar,  bolt  of  a 
door. 
_     Pagula,  v.,  castrate. 
Panla,  i\,  surround,  be 
around,  be.se t. 
amaPahla,  n.,  twins. 
imPahla,  n.,  property,  "pos- 
sessions. 
(nl)iiPahla,   n.,  roof,   frame- 
work of  roof,  tent  of 
a  wagon. 
Pahlaza,  v.,  smash,  dash 
down,  break  in  pieces. 
Pahluzega,  /.,  be  broken, 
smashed. 
(i)liPahu,  7?.,  black  petticoat 
of  married  woman. 
Paiza,  r.  =  Cwaiza. 
umPako,  u.  (umpago),  pro- 
vision,    food     for    a 
journey. 
Pala,  v.,  (1)  scrape  a  hide 
and  so  make  it  thinner; 
(2)  peel  potatoes. 


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Pat 


imPala,  n  ,  red  buck. 
isiPala,  ».,  corn  bin. 
umPala,   /».,   large  earthen  | 

|X)t  for  storinj?  corn. 
imPalane,  n.,  storehouse  for 

shields. 
amaPalo,  n..  skin  scraping. 

umPalazana,  r?.,  the  month 
of  the  great  dance. 

Pambana,  v.,  (!)  be  a- 
cross,  cross  as  roads ; 
(2)  differ. 

Pambanisa,  v.,  (1)  place 
across ;  (2)   make  dif- 
ferent. 
isiPambano,  n.,  cross  sticks 
or  poles,  a  cross 


Pandhlwa,  v.,  be  struck 
in  the  eye  by  dust,  etc. 


Pambega, 


mistake, 


blundf^r,  be  wrong. 

Pambi  gu,  \prep.,     be- 

Pambili  gu,  j  fore,ahead. 

Pambuga,  ?;.,turn  out  as 
one  road  from  another, 
diverge,  swerve. 

Pambugisa,  ??.,  lead  a- 
stray,  mislead,  cause 
to  diverge. 

Pana,  v.,  be  extravagant, 
give  much,  be  liberal. 

Pafia,  v.,  plunder. 
isiPafia,  n.,  scapula,  shoul- 
der-blade. 

Panda,  ?'.,  root  as  a  pig, 
scratch  as  a  fowl,  scoop 
out  earth,  stir  fire. 
imPande,  r?.,  root  of  a  tree 
or   plant,  stump  of  a 
tooth. 
mila  impande,  take 
root. 

Pandhle,  prep.,  outside, 
without,  besides. 


umPandula, 


eighth 


month  after  the  dance. 
iliPane,  n.  (Mapane),  a 
tree,  probably  the  most 
useful  tree  in  Zam- 
bezi a. 
Pafiisa,  v.,  be  quick,  make 

haste. 
iPafio,  n.,  hunger. 

bulawaipafio,  starve. 

Pansi  gn...  prep.,  down, 

under,  beneath,  below. 

Panyega,  v.  t.,  hang  up, 

balance,  poise. 
Panza,  v.,  beg  food,  to 

"loaf." 
Papa,  v.,  flap  wings,  fly. 
Papama,  ?;.,  start  up  in 

sleep. 
Papatega,\?'.,  be  agita- 
Papazega,  J  ted,  anxious, 

nervous. 
Papazela,  v.,  make  an- 
xious, nervous. 
(i)liPapu,  n.,  lung. 
isiPaqu,  n.,  skin    on    the 
forehead  of  an  ox. 
Pasaza,  v.t.,  disturb, con- 
fuse. 
Pasazega,  i;.,  be  confused. 

muddled. 
Pata,  ?x,  bear,  carry  in 
hand,  use,  touch,  sup- 
ply,  sustain,   superin- 
tend, manage  affairs. 
pata      gahle,      do 
gently,         handle 
gently. 
Patana,  v..  converse,  dis- 
cuss, deliberate. 
umPata,  n.,  a  "  nek,"  a  road 
crossing    a   range    of 
hills,  a  pass. 


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F«t 


(uDuPau,    71.,    mark,    brand, 

(i)liPeli,  n.,  one  who  talks 

notch     in      ear,     seal, 

and     argues    without 

siprn. 

coming  to  any  end  or 

Pazamisa,    v.,    disturb, 

conclusion. 

confuse. 

amaPeli,    /?.,    a    variety    of 

Pazima,      v.,     twinkle. 

leprosj\ 

j>:limmer,  lighten  with- 

Pelisa, V.  t.  (Cleda),  stop. 

out  thunder. 

put  an  end  to. 

Peca,  r..  fold  over,  double, 

imPemvn,  ?/.,  an  ox  with 

close    a    clasp    knife. 

white  throat  and  belly. 

close  a  book. 

black  or  red  in  body. 

PefnmTila,    v.,    breathe. 

Pendhla,  v.  (Peca),  open 

respire,  sigh. 

as  a  book,  doors,  clasp- 

pefumula  fiamand- 

knife  ;  fold  backwards. 

hla,  pant. 

Penduga,  v.  int.,  alter. 

umPefumalo,    n.,     breath, 

turn,  alter  one's  mind, 

soul.  life. 

repent,  vary. 
Penaxila,    v.    tr.,    alter, 

Pega,  r.,  cook,  stew,  boil. 

Penla,  v.,    bore,  churn. 

turn,  change,  convert, 
answer  a  que.<tion,  re- 

plJ^  paint  (so  changing 

produce  by  long  con- 

colour). 

tinued  action. 

Pendulela,  v.,  turn  for, 

pehla  iimlilo,  get  a 

translate. 

tire     by     rubbing 

nmPendulo,  n.,  paint. 

sticks. 

Pensisa,  v.  t,  bend. 

pehla  iznlu,  lower. 

Papa,    v.,    beg    pardon! 

as  the  clouds  when 

beware,    dodge,    take 

rain  threatens. 

heed. 

pehla  ingwebTi,f  oam 

(u)luPepa,  n.,  cold  in  head  or 

at  the  mouth. 

chest,  cough. 

(uDnPehlo,  n.,  churning. stick. 

Pepeta,  v.,  blow  a  gale, 

isiPehlo,  ;»„  auger,    brad- 

blow away,  blow  with 

awl,  gimlet. 

the  mouth. 

Pela,  iJiter.,  then  !  well ! 

isiPepo,  ?i.,  storm,  gale  of 

and  so,  you  see  ! 

wind. 

Pela,  I'.,  cea.se,  come  to 

Peta,  r.,  hem. 

an      end,      be      over- 

Petela,    v.,      ends     at, 

whelmed,  done  up,  be 

roaches  up  to. 

dispirited. 

amaPetelo,  ».,  borders  of  a 

grupela,  that's  all! 

country, not  the  bound- 

Pelegezela,    v.,    attend. 

ary. hut  the  land  noar  it. 

accompany,        escort. 

pagati      gwelizwe, 

conduct. 

centre  of  a  country. 

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Piz 


Petjeyagn...  prttp.,  be- 

Pihliga,   v.,   (Bidhliga) 

yond,      across,      over 

break  out  in  a  rash,  or 

other  side. 

in  sores. 

Petjula,  r.,  blow  away. 

(i)liPiko,  n.,  wing. 

umPetO,  n.,  border,  hem  of 

(uDuPiko,  n.,  wing  feather. 

a  i^^arment,  brim  of  a 

iinPiko,  7? ,  side  fin  of  fish. 

vessel. 

Pilizela,  v.,  run  helter- 

imPetn,  n.,flyblow,  maggot, 

skelter. 

grub. 

umPimbito,      ?^.,      second 

Pezugn..     \prep.,     a- 

month  after  the  dance. 

Pezulu  gu...i  bove,  over, 

umPimbo,  n.,  throat,  wind- 

upon. 

pipe. 

Pi,  adv.   (fiapi),  where, 

iPimpi,  n.,  cobra. 

whence,  which,  whith- 

Pifia, v.,  copulate,  of  dogs. 

er. 

Pinda,?^  ,repeat,doagain. 

imPi,  n.,  army,  expedition, 

wa    pinda    wa    m 

regiment,  any  body  of 

tjaya,  he  hit  him 

armed  men,   large   or 

again. 

small. 

Pindisa,  v.,  avenge,  re- 

Pica, v.,  (1)  talk  empty 

venge. 

w^ords,     reports ;      (2) 

uguPindisa,  n.,  vengeance. 

fasten   together    with 

umPini,   n.,   handle,  stock, 

pin,  or  button. 

shaft. 

Piciza,   v.,    crush    with 

iPini,  n.,  stirring  stick. 

foot,  as  an  insect. 

isiPipi,  w.,  (isibipi,)  apron. 

amaPico,  n.,  scandal,   false 

skin    forming  a  girl's 

reports. 

dress. 

Piga,    v.,    deny,    object, 

Pipidhla,  v.,  spread  as  a 

contradict,  reason. 

sore. 

gn  ya  pigwa  nje,  it 

was  denied. 

Pisela,  v.,  bore,  hence  to 

put  a  handle  to  a  pick. 

piga     fia,     persist. 

umPiselo,  ??.,  auger,  gimlet. 

persevere. 

Pisegela,  v.,  be  anxious. 

piga  inkani,  wran- 

imPisi, 71.,  hyaena,  the  so- 

gle,  cavil,  quarrel, 

called  wolf. 

raise  a  quarrel. 

Pitigeza,  v.,  mix  up. 

Pigelela,  v.,  persist,  con- 

imPitu, n.,  a  red  ox  with 

tradict,    oppose,    per- 

Hame-shaped       black 

severe. 

spots. 

Pigisa,  v.,  discuss. 

(il)iPiva,  n.  (Zulu),    water 

Pigisana,      v.,     debate, 

buck. 

wrangle,  dispute,  con- 

(il)iPiza. n.,  horse. 

kwela    ipiza,     ride 

tend,  di.«?cnss. 

(ul)uPi?o  lomlomo,  7i.,  upper 

horseback. 

lip. 


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Puft 


umPobe,  n.,  buttermilk. 
isiPobo,  n..  liole  in  a  piece 
of  wood  or  stone. 
Poboga,  v.i  discharge,  of 
a  wound. 
umPoboto,  «.,  hand-stone  of 
a  coruiuill. 
Poboza,   v.,   break    open 
or       into,      penetrate, 
puncture,  lance. 
Pocula,  Vf  chafe. 
imPofu,  u.  (i-inpofu),  eland. 
isiPofu,  n.,  blind  man. 
Poge !  inter.,  well  then ! 
just     so!     there    you 
are ! 
Pohloza,  v.,  see  BoMoza, 
crush,  s^iuash. 
imPoko,  «.,  bloom,  flower. 
(ul)uPoko,  w.,  grain  like  mil- 
let. 
Pola,  V.  m^,  be  cool,  heal. 
Polisa,  r.  tr.,  cool,  heal. 
imPolompolo, «.,  large  black 

ant. 
uluPondo,   n.,  horn,    tusk, 
wing  of  arm}',  bugle. 
Ponela,    v.,    surpass   in 
strength. 
imPofio,  n.,  ram  of  goats. 
imPopo,    n.    (ImBopo),    a 
pipe    or    tube,    hence 
gun. 
imPopoma,  jl,  waterfall. 
Posa,  v.y  (1)  throw,  pitch, 
cast,  toss,  slioot,  hurl ; 
(2)  anx.,  with  sense  of 
almost.  I 

fLa   posa   &a   fa,  I  i 
almost  died.  j 

Posela,  r.,  throw  at.  i 

iziPoso,  /'.,  ammunition.        ! 
umPoswa,  «.,  coloured  cot-  i 
ton  rug.  1 


Pota,  V.  tr..  twist,  spin 

cotton. 
Potula  isicaba,  v.,  grind 
boiled  corn. 
isiPoxo,   u.,  a    headstro?^ 
man. 
Pozisa,  v.,  inject  as  an 

enema. 
Puca,  v.,  shave. 
Pucuga,   v.,   be   rubbed, 

chafed. 
Pucula,    v.j  rub,   chafe, 
clean  knives. 
imPugane,  n.,  a  fly,  both 
tsetse  and  housefl}'. 
Puma,  v.,  come  or  go  out, 
leave,  originate,  rise  of 
the  sun. 
imPumalafi.a,  n.,  east. 
Pumela,   r.,  go  out    to 

stool. 
Pumisa,  v.,  make  or  help 
to  go  out,  bring  out, 
let  out. 
pumisa  isisu,  abort. 
pumisa    izindenda, 
dribble. 
umPumpu,  n.y  the  name  of 
a  tree. 
Pumputa,  v.,  feel  one's 
way  as  a  blind  man, 
grope. 
Pumula,  v.,  rest,  repo.se. 
imPumulo,  /<.,  nose,  snout. 
i(m)Puna,  «.,  a  black  or  red 
ox  speckled  with  white. 
Pnfia,  r  ,  wave  the  hand, 
drive  away  flies. 
isiPundu,  n.,  back  of  the 

head. 
imPunga,  n.,  rice. 
(i)liPafio,  11.,  news,  report, 

rumour,  tale,  story. 
umPu&o,    n.,    food,    when 
scarce. 


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Pnftlda,  v.,  thin  out  as 

mealy  plants. 
Punyuga,  v.,  slip  from 
the  hand,  or  the  axe- 
liead  from  the  liandle. 
Punza,    i\,    abort,    cast 
young. 
imPunzi,  /^,  duyker. 
isiPunzi,  n.,  stump    of    a 
tree. 
Pupa,  v.,  dream,  talk  in 
sleep. 
(il)iPupo,  n.,  dream. 
imPnpu,  11.,  meal,  flour. 


Pupuma, 


bubble, 


sputter      as      boiling 
water. 
pupuma      igwebu, 
lather. 
Putja,  V.  f.,  puflP. 
Putjuga,  v.,  gush  out. 
Puza,  v.,  (I)  procrastin- 
ate,    delay,     put     off, 
loiter;  (2)  drink  beer. 
puza   ugufa,  delay 
to  die,  used  of  a 
very    old    person 
lingering  on,  very 
feeble. 
imPuza,    n.,    the    disease 
"  itch,"  scabies. 
Puzisa,  v.,  cause  to  delay. 


(il)iClaga,  n.,  large  beer  cala- 
bash. 

iClagala,  n.  (isihlagala), 
ankle. 

Qap^eza,  u.,  clap  hands. 

daja,  v.,  drive  away,  or 
throw  off,  as  a  fever. 


Qala,    v.,    begin,    origi- 
nate,   incite,    provoke, 
challenge,  intrude. 
qala  indhlela,  clear 
a  road. 
umClalaba,  n.,  sugar  bush. 
Clalega,  v.,  faint,  swoon. 
Qarnba,  /?., devise,  invent. 
qamba  amanga,  tell 
lies. 
Clamb(el)a,  v.,  guess. 
umftamelo,  n.,  pillow. 

Clamula,  v.,  chop  off,  cut 

short  a  conversation. 
iClamuli,  n.,  an  ox  with 
black  or  red  fore  and 
hind     quarters,     and 
white  between. 
(il)iClanda,  n.,  egg. 

Clanda,  v.^  be  cold,  cool, 
dandelela,  v.,  guess,  sur- 
mise. 
dandisa,  v.  ti\,  to  cool, 
make  cold. 
umdando,  n.,  cold. 

dansa,    v.,    climb   very 

steep  hill,  clamber. 
dansula,  v.,  crack  a  whip, 
dapela,  v.,  watch,  lie  in 
wait,  be  vigilant,   on 
the  alert,  take  heed. 
(u)ludaqa,  v.,  pi.  amaqaqa, 
rounded, not  rocky,  hill. 
(il)idaqa,    n.,    cf.  in-Kaka, 
polecat,  (?)  pangolin. 
daqamba,  v-.,  throb  of  a 

wound  inflamed, 
daqazela,  v.,  stagger. 
data,  v.,   tarn  up  nevv 
soil. 
(i)lidata,  w.,  piece  or  slice 
of  meat. 
data,  adj^,  thick,  stout, 
strong* 


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(i)liCtawe,  n.,  brave  man. 

Cto^a,  r.,  put  on  clothes, 

ubuQawe,  u.,  bravery. 

wear  clothes,  wrap  up. 

Uaza,     r.,     look     into, 

Clogisa,  v.,  clothe. 

examine. 

isiClogo,  11.,  clothes. 

deda,  v.,  (1)  finish,  com- 

nmClogodo,   n.,   spur  of    a 

plete,  accomplish,  con- 

cock. 

fiscate,   make  "an  end 

umClogolo,   n.,   name   of    a 

of,     ravage,     abolish ; 

tree  with  edible  fruit. 

(2)  understand,  know 

(i)liClolo,  n.,  small  of  back, 

well. 

lumbar  region. 

dela,  tn,  stand  in  line,  so 

islQolo,  n.,  head  ornaments 

than  none  are  hidden. 

of  married  woman. 

(i)imele,  «.,  strip  of  calico. 

Clolotja,   r.,  skip    about 

isiClepu,  «.,  bit,  piece,  part 

like  a  calf. 

broken  off. 

Qorna,  r.,  prefer. 

isiQetjana,    «.,    troop    of 

Clofiia,  v.,  throw  a  thing 

sol(liei*s,  company. 

in  air,  sudden  starting 

Cletuga,  t'.,  lie  on  back. 

up  in  quiet  chat,  sud- 

fall backwards. 

den  start  in  what  has 

Qiba,     \i'.,     cover      in 
Clibela,/     grave,  fill  in 

been  quiet  before. 

donda,     v.,    go    direct, 

earth,  ram  tight. 

straight,  be  upright. 

umQibelo,  jl,  Saturday. 

dondisa,  v.,  (1)  make  to 

Qila,  r ,  control. 

go     straight,     present 

(i)liClili,   n.,  a  crafty  one. 

gun  ;  (2)  explain. 

sharper,  rogue,  rascal. 

dondula,  v.,  mark  out. 

sly  fellow. 

inClone,   \n,,      mountain- 
isidongo,/    i^eak,  top  of  a 

ubudili,  ».,  craft. 

Uina,  r.,   be  firm,  fast, 

hill,  summit. 

tight,   stand   firm,  be 

Qoqota,}'*'^"^''^''"^P- 

resolute,  certain,  sure, 

steadfast,  true. 

isiQoqoto,  /<.,  wood|>ecker. 

Clinela,  v.,  resist. 

(il)iCloqoqo, //., throat,  larynx. 

Qinisa,   r.,    make    fast, 

iLinQ,oqoqo,   n.,  name  of   a 

secure,    lock,    tighten. 

tree. 

prove  true,  confirm. 

dotjama,  v.,  sit  up  as  a 

(i)liftiniBO,  n.,  truth. 

dog,  squat,  sit  huddled 

isiUinti,  n.,  a  half  full  con- 

up as  wlien  cold. 

dition. 

doto,  ailj.,  certain,  true. 

enzaisiqinti.tohalf 

fioqoto,  truly,  really. 

fill  a  vt'ssel. 

(ul)udoto,    n.,  (1)    truth;  (2) 

Qitpa,  r..  see  Uwitja. 
UoDela,  '•.,  mince,  chop 

a  length  of  calico  full 

width. 

up  meat. 

isidoto,  /«.,  hail. 

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ftotula,   V.  tr.,  pare  off, 

(ul)lldutTl,     n.,     variety     of 

rub  off,  scrape  off,  clear 

grasshopper. 

off. 

iduzo,  71.,  see  idwala. 

isidu,  n.,  (1)  cob  of  meal- 

ilidwa,   n ,    frost,    hoar- 

ies;  (2)  stump  of  old 

frost. 

tree. 

dwaga,  v.,  steal,  used  of 

Qnba,  v.,  drive,  urge  on, 

children. 

push,     compel,     force. 

(ul)udwai,  j?i.,  walking  stick, 
umdwai,/     rod,  staff,  shil- 

conduct. 

iClaba,   n.,  pillar  in  the 

lelagh. 

centre  of  a  hat. 

(i)lidwala,  n.,  knot  in  wood. 

umCluba,    n.,  dry  dung  of 

dwaya,  see  dwitja. 

cattle  trodden  fine. 

dweba,  v.,  beckon,  make 

nmGubu,  n.,  wale. 

signs,  make  signals  as 

dubuga,  V.    (Bidhliga), 

wave  the  hand,  wink. 

break  out  in   rash  on 

(Ti)ludweqwe,  n.,  scum,  a  skin 

skin. 

or  scab. 

Ctubula,  v.,  drive  away 

Uqweqwe  Iwaman- 

or    back,    drive    oxen 

zi,  ice. 

fast. 

dwitja        (ditja),      v., 

(iDiQude,     \n.,  cock,   male 
(il)iCludube,  /     bird. 

scratch  away  soil  with 

the     hand,     or     small 

Quia,  v.,  be  lame,  walk 

stick,  used  of  the  scrat- 

lame. 

ching    of     fowls    also 

Cluma,  v.,  cut  off,  chop 

(Panda). 

off,  shorten. 

Qumba,  v.,  be  distended 

with  flatulence. 

dumbela    isisu,  v., 

s 

be  constipated. 

Cluinbaquinba,i;.^.,tickle. 

Sa,  (1)  V.  imper.,  Sana, 

dumbusela,  v.,  lance. 

Isa,  convey   by  hand, 

dundega,  v.,  be  blunt,  of 

take;  (2)  aux.  v.,  with 

a  point. 

sense    of    "still,"    see 

(ul)lldtlfill,  7<.,  very  long  grass, 

Paradigm ;     (3)      past 

tambootie  grass. 

tense    form    of    pers. 

duqa,  v.,  shiver  as  with 

pron.  Si. 

cold,          have         the 

Sa,  v.,  (1)  dawn  ;  (2)  be 

shakes. 

unclouded,  be  clear  of 

duqazela,  v.,  stagger. 

sky  or  weather. 

(uljuduqo,  /*.,  ague. 

gn  ya  sa,  it  is  dawn- 

duqumba,   v,    pop    of 

ing. 

mealies    put    in    fire, 

gusasa,  dawn,  early 

crack  of  a  whip.              i 

morning. 

Sa 


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umuSa,  ».,  mercy,  kindness, 
lomusa,  kind,  mer- 
ciful. 
Saba  (esaba),    v.,    fear, 

be  afraid,  timid. 
Sabo,  poss.  proji.,  their, 

its ;  see  "  Notes." 
Sabega,    v.,  be    fearful, 
awful,  wonderful, 

alanninp:,  terrible. 
Sabela,    v.,   answer,   at- 
tend a  caU,  pay  atten- 
tion. 
Sagaza,  v.,  throb,  in  head- 
ache. 
Sake,  poss.  pron.,    his, 

her,  its ;  see  "  Notes." 

Sako,  poss.  pron.,  thy, 

thine  its;  see  "Notes." 

Sala,  v.,  abide,  remain, 

stay  behind,  stop  at  a 

place,  wait. 

Salo,    poss.   pron.,    its; 

.see  "  Notes." 
Sami,  poss.  pron.,  my, 
mine  ;  .see  '"  Notes." 
umSamo,  n.,  back  of  a  hut. 
Sana,  imperative  of  Sa, 
=  take. 
(iljiSandhlana,     n.,    copse, 

small  bush. 
^il)iSandhle,  w.,  bush  coun- 
try, bush,  wood. 
Sandu,  adv  ,  just  now. 
iSango,  //.,  Indian  hemp. 
(i;liSano,    «.,    gateway    to 
town  or  kraal. 
iSantimane,     n.,     black 

Ix-ads. 
iSantubane,  u.,  rug. 
(u  )gaSasa, /r '  .sr<'.  Sa),  morning. 
Saso,    /foss.    pron. J  its; 

sre  •'  Notes. 
Sata,  i\,  copulate. 


Sawo,  poss.  pron.,    its, 

their  ;  see  "  Notes." 
Sayo,   }ws.s.   pron.,   its, 

their  ;  see  '*  Notes." 
Sazo,  po.ss.  jyron.,  their  ; 

see  ''  Notes." 
Se,  adv.,  already,  now. 
a  si  ko,  it  is    not 
here.    (Si=se  +  i.) 
Sebenza,  r.,work,  labour. 
Sebenzela,  v.,  work  for. 
umSebenzi,  n.,  work,  task, 
lal)Our. 
lomsebenzl,  useful. 
gu   ne   lamsebenzi, 
useless. 
Sebenzisa,  r.,set  to  work, 
give  work  to  do. 
inSedhlu,  n.,  cotton  blan- 
ket. 
Seduze,  see  Eduze. 
Segela,  ?-.,  bear,  support, 
prop. 
(il)iSego,   n.,  generally  pi.; 
amasego,  hearthstones 
for  the  support  of  the 
pots. 
iSehlo,  n ,  honey  bird. 
(i)liSela,  «.,  thief. 
nmSele,  n.,  ditch,  channel, 
trench. 
iSelo,  n.,  scale  (of  fish). 
Selwa,  v.,  wane  of  moon. 
Sena,  r.,  milk. 
(il)iSende,  n.,  testicle. 

Senu,  imss.  pron.,  your ; 

.see  "  Notes." 
Seseta,  ?*.,  sift. 

Setu,  poss.  pron.,  our; 

.see  "  Notes." 
Seula,   v.,    rain    In    big 

drops. 
Si,  pron.,  we,  us,  it :  see 

"  Notes." 

R 


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Sit 


amaSi,  n.,  sour  milk. 
inSiba,  n.,  feather. 
(uljuSiba,  7?.,  (1)  quill;    (2) 
a  musical  instrument. 
Sibatela,  v.,  be  absorbed 

in. 
Sibegela,  r.  cover  a  pot, 
put  on  the  lid. 
isiSibe^elo,  ».,  pot  lid. 
Sibili,arfi' ,  truly,  really, 

certainly,  surely. 
Sibugula,  v.,  uncover  a 

pot. 
Siga,     v.,      cut,    notch, 
mow. 
siga  inhlafia,  mark 
the  face  with  cuts. 
inSiga,  n.,    prop,  post   in 
centre  of  hut.  a  stay, 
support. 
ubuSiga,  n.,  winter. 

inSigizi,  n.,  bug. 
(u)guSihlwa  n.   (gusiHlwa), 
twilight,  p.m. 
inSikazi,  n.,  female. 
Sila,  v.,  (1)  live,  be  in 
good    health,    recover 
health,     revive;       (2) 
f;rind,  snuff  or  corn. 
uguSila,  ?i.,  life,  health- 
TunSila,  n.,  tail. 
isiSila,  n.,  tail  of  a  bird. 
uinSili,  n.,  gunpowder. 
Silisa,  v.,  save,  rescue, 
heal,  make  to  live. 
uniSilisi,  n.,  Saviour. 
Sim  ana,  v..  stand  firm. 
inSimba,  n.,  water  buck. 
inSimbi,  n.,  iron. 
inSimi,  see  Sinisa  insini. . 
inSimu,  n.  {'pl.  amasimu), 
garden,         cultivated 
field. 
Sina,  v.,  dance. 


Sifia,  V.    (1)  shave:  (2) 
shade  the  eyes  looking 
at  a  distant  object. 
Sinaliza,  r.,  fornicate. 
Sinama,?".,  be  displeased, 

sulk. 
Sinata,  r.,  embrace. 
Sinda,  r.,  (1)  be  heavy, 
hard,      difficult;      (2) 
smear  floor. 
umSindo,  r?.,  noise,  uproar, 
row,  sound,  tumult. 
lomSindo,     ■  noisy, 
boisterous. 
izinSini,  n.,  gums. 

Sinisa  insini,  grin. 
inSino,  ?i.,  a  razor. 

iSinza,  ?i.,  oribi  antelope. 
umSipa,  n.,  sinew,  tendon, 
ligament. 
inkomo  le  i  lemsipa 
i  lukuni,  that  is  a 
strong     muscular 
ox. 
inSipo,  n.,  "  grains  "  after 
brewing. 
Sipnla,  1  ?\,  weed       by 
£ipuna,j     hand,  pull  up 

by  roots,  root  up. 
Sita,     v.,     screen     frpm 
sight,  hide,  conceal. 
inSita,  \  , 

uguSita,  i  ''•'  ^'^^'^^^• 

ensiteni,      nensit^, 
underhand,'     pri- 
vately, secretly. 
Sitega,    ?'.,    be    hidden, 
disappear,  vanish. 
eguSitegeni,  loc.  of 
vei'bal     noun,     in 
secret. 
Sitela,    r.,  hide   by,  ob- 
scure by. 
enSiteleni,    private- 
ly, in  secret. 


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"iSitima,"  n.,   steam  en- 
gine. 
Siza,  v.,  deliver,  rescue, 
assist,     help,     relieve, 
save. 
iSiza,  71.,  floor. 
umSizi,    71.,     saviour,    de- 
liverer. 
inSizwa,   n.,  young   man, 
newly    kehlwlle,    see 
kehla. 
nbuSo,  11.,  face,  forehead. 
umuSo,  11.,  to-morrow,    the 
future. 
inSo,  w.,  kidney. 
Sobalini,   see  soBaleni, 
in  the  opon. 
umSogo    (umSobo),    7i.,    a 
small  bnsh,  with  edible 
black  fruit. 
(il)iSoii,  n.,  soldier. 

Sola,  v.,  grumble,  be  dis- 
contented. 
Solela,   v.,  grumble    at, 

blama 
Soma,  r.,  joke,  be  comi- 
cal. 
Sona,    pron.j     it;     see 

"Notes." 
Sofia,  r.,  coil,  fold,  roll 

up.  wrap  up. 
Sondela,  >'.,  approach. 
Sondeza,  r.,  bring  near. 
(il)iSondo,   n.,  spoor,  track, 

trail. 
(il)iSofio,  7J.  (1)  wheel,  ring, 
bracelet,    armlet ;   (2) 
brass  wire. 
isiSn,    71.,  .siomucli     nMo- 
men. 
tata  isisu 


u  lesisu. 


•oiic.oive. 


Bwela  isisu,    ) 
pumisa  isisu,  j 


alx)rt. 


qumbela    isisu,     be 

constipated. 
uluSu,    ».,    paunch,    tripe, 
intestines. 
Subela  umsila,  v.,  put 
tail  between  legs. 
umSubelo,  7J.,  skin  dress  of 
men  worn  in  front. 
Suga,  v.,  depart,  set  out, 
start,    get    up,    with- 
draw,  get    away,    fly 
about  of  dust. 
Suguma,    v.,  stand   up, 
rise,  rise  up. 
(ul)uSuku,  «.,  day. 

insuku    zofike,    al- 
ways, 
insuku      fiensuku, 
day  by  daj-. 
iSumba, );/.,  wart,  mole, 
inSiimba,  [     pimple. 
(ul)uSumbelume, ».,  bachelor. 
Sumbnlula,  v.,  unravel, 
unwind,  uncoil,  unfold, 
disentangle,    open    (a 
parcel). 
inSundu,  )t..  a  dark  red  ox. 
umSundu,  /?.,  tiretly. 

Sunduga,  r.,  make  room. 
Sundugana,     r.,     make 
more    room    for    each 
other,    get    clo.ser    to- 
gether. 
umSundulo,  n.,  nape  of  the 
nock. 
Sundiiza,  r.,  push  along, 

roll  over,  roll  along. 
Sufiula,  7'.,  pierce  as  a 
noodle. 
(ul)uSuftulu   (usufiulo),    n., 
needle,  awl,  pin. 
Susa,  r.,  castaway,  clear 
away,   move,   remove, 
take  awa}'. 


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Tan 


Suta,  »•.,  be  satisfied  with 

food  (c/.  Kolwa). 
Sutisa,  V.  tr.,  satisfy. 
umSutu,  7J.,  slave. 

Suza,  v.,  break  wind. 
umSwani,    n.,    contents  of 
stomach  of  cattle. 
(Til)uSwazi,  7?.,  switch,  small 
rod. 
Swela,    v.,  miss,   want, 
feel  need  of,  lack,  need 
Swela  isusu,  abort. 
Swelega,  v..,  to  be  in  need 
of,  be  deficient,  scarce. 
inSwempe,  n.y  quail, 


Ta,  v.,  give  name  to,  call 

by  new  name. 
Taba,     v.,    rejoice,     be 
cheerful,  merry. 
nguTaba,  n.,  joy. 
inTaba,  n.,  mountain. 
Tabisa,       v.,      gratify, 
please. 
eTafeni,    n.    in    Zoc,    at 

stool. 
InTaga.  n.,  sparrow. 
Tagata,      v.,     bewitch, 
work  magic. 
ubuTagataga,  ri.,  meek^ess, 
softness,        weakness, 
tenderness,  debility. 
umTagati,  n.,  witch,  rascal, 
villain,      rogue,     sor- 
cerer. 
ubuTagati,  w.,  witchcraft. 
inTajana,  n.  dim.  of  in: 
taba*  rnoun^,  hill. 


umTakabomvu,  r?.,  a  native 

fruit. 
TunTakala,  n.  (ifiofio),  half- 

cooked  food. 
umTala,??.,  the  Milky  Way. 
Talaza,  v-,  stare  about. 
Talazala,  v.,  stare  at. 
Taniba,  v.,  be  soft,  ten- 
der, tame,  meek. 
inTambama,  n.,  afternoon, 
evening. 
Tamblsa,      v.,     soften, 
weaken,   relieve,   alle- 
viate, tame,  break  in, 
train  (cattle). 
inTambo,  n.,  string,  cord, 
rope. 
(il)iTanibo,  7i.,  bone. 

iTambo,  n.,  chalk  beads- 
umTambo,  n.,  artery,  vein. 
InTamo,  n.,  neck. 
(il)iTana,  n.,  pumpkin. 
inTana,  n.,  pumpkin  shoot 
and  seed. 
umTanala,  w.,  wall  of  stone 
or  brick. 
Tanda,  v.,  (1)  like,  love, 
will,    wish;    (2)   bind 
round,  splice. 
ugxiTanda,  n.,  love,  desire, 
will. 
isiTandana,      7i.,     female 

child. 
inTandana,  n.,  orphan. 
Tandega,  i\,  be  amiable, 

dear,  lovable. 
Tandela,    v.^  climb    of 
plants,  cling  to,  twine 
about. 
Tandisa,  v.,  bind  tightly. 
InTando,    n.,    lath,    long 
thin  stick  to  which  the 
poles  of   a    fence    are 
secured. 


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Tandulula,  v.,  unwind. 
(nl)llTafio,  w.,  a  fence,  especi- 
ally the  outer  fence  of 
a  town. 
Tantatu,  adj.,  (6),  six. 
Tanva,  v.,  spring  back, 

rebound,  of  a  spring. 
Tanyela,      r.,      sweep, 
brush. 
umTanyelo,    n.,    a    brush, 
Tapa,    v..    take    honey 

from  a  Dees'  ne.st. 
Tata,  v.,  take,  steal, 
tata  isifo,  catch  a 

disease. 
tata    umfazi, 

marry. 
tata  isisu,  conceive. 
Tatazela,  v.,  stagger. 
Tatela,  v.,  snatch,  catch 

a  disease. 
Tatn,  adj.,  three. 
Tatwa,  v.,  bo  taken. 
Tatwa       fiamanzi, 
caiTied    away   by 
the    water    (of    a 
river,  etc.). 
amaTe,  n.,  saliva,  spittle. 

kafulela  amate, 
spit  at,  expressing 
contempt. 
a  fti  lamate,  I  have 
no  saliva, — an  ex- 
pression of  great 
wonderment. 
inTebe,    w.,  charm    worn 

round  the  neck. 
isiXebe,    ii.,    eating    mat 
(  ?  dish,  table). 
Tegela,  t*.,  call  on,  visit. 
Tegeleza,    r.,  bind,  tie, 

tie  a  knot. 
iTegetege,  w,  jolly. 


Tela,  V.  (1)  pour,  produce 
fruit;  (2)  paj'  tribute. 
Telela,  »*.,  pour  into,  pour 
on,  pour  forth,  infect, 
poison. 
inTeletja,  n*,  rock  rabbit, 
izifelo,  n.,  produce. 
inXemba,  n.,  hope,  trust. 
Temba  gu...,  v.,  hope,  or 
trust    in,    dejiend    on, 
have  faith  in,  put  con- 
fidence in,  rely  on. 
interne,  see  intebe. 

Tembisa,  v.,  promise^ 
inTeme,  /*.,  .see  inTebe. 
Tefia,    v.,    buy,     barter. 

purchase,  bribe. 
Tena,  i\,  castrate. 
nmTena,    n.,    wether,    cas- 
trated animal. 
isiTende,  n.,  heel. 
(il)iTeiidele,  n.,  guinea-fowl. 
Tefiisa,  v.,  barter,  sell. 
inXenjana,  n.,  a  brownish 

red  and  white  ox. 
inXefio,  ».,  price. 

Xeta,  IK,  scold,  chide. 
inXete,  n.,  locust. 
amaXete,  n.<,  marsh,  swamp, 
bog. 
Tetela,  v.,  pray,  sacrifice. 
Te telela,   v.,  pray    for, 

sacrifice  to. 
Tetisa,  v.,  scold,  abuse, 
taunt,    swear    at,    re- 
proach, revilo. 
tetisa  umLimo,blas- 
pheme. 
Xetisana,  t> ,  contend  in 
words,  swearing  at  one 
another. 
Teza,  v.,  gather  firewood. 
amaXeza,     n.     (amaOella), 
soldier  ants. 


Tez 


(     24G     ) 


Tja 


Teznga,  v.,  slope  down- 
wards. 
umTezugo,) /{.,    downward 
inTezugo, )  slopeof  ground, 
a  steep  place. 
Ti,  r.,  say,  mean,  think, 
suppose. 
0    tileyo,   a   certain 
one. 
nnmTi,    n.,     (1)      medicine, 
venom ;  (2)  shrub. 
uluTi,  rt.,  stick,  stem,  shank, 
handle. 
umuTikazana,      n.,     plant, 
lierb. 
umTimba,  n.,  wedding. 
Timiila,  v.,  sneeze,  snort. 
Tina,  })roii.^  we,  us. 
iimTini,)         ,. 
inTini,[''-'''"®'^- 
Tinsila,  v.,  throw  down 

load. 
Tinta,     v.^    turn    back, 
control,  stop  a  person 
or  animal,  thwart. 
Tintita,  i;. , shake  bl  anket , 

beat  a  carpet. 
Tiya,  v.,  entrap,  decoy, 
snare,    seduce,    tempt 
to  do  wrong. 
amanTiya,  n.,  brass  buttons, 
such    as  are  used  on 
the  jackets    of    page- 
boys. 
nmTiya,  n.,  a  stick  or  log 
placed    between      the 
feet  of  the  sleepers  and 
the  camp  fire. 
Tiyega,  v.,  be  entrapped, 
undecided. 
TiinTiyo,  n.,  trap,  snare. 
Tja,  adj.,    young,  new, 
tender. 


Tja,  v.,  burn,  smart. 
ilizwi  li  ya  tja,  be 
hoarse. 
ubuTja,  n.y  newness,  youth. 
imiTJa,  a.,  stripes  of  colours, 
lemitja,  striped. 
Tjagaza,  v.,    to   flower, 
put  forth  the  "  beard," 
of  mealies. 
umTjagazo,  n.   "  beard  "  of 
mealies. 
inTjaka,  n.,  thin  end  of  a 
reim,  or  cord. 
ITjaiiganya,    n.,    rhino- 
ceros, the  variety  with 
two   horns   of   nearly 
equal  length. 
ubuTjani,  n..  grass,  stalk  of 
grass,  straw,  weeds. 
(il)iTjatjaza,   /«.,  a  blister 
of  the  skin  from  burn- 
ing or  work. 
Tjaya,   v.  strike,  whip, 
thrash,   shoot,   attack, 
beat,   punish,  play   (a 
musical     instrument), 
produce  (fruit). 
tjaya  insimbi,  ring 

bell. 
tjaya  izandhla,  clap 

hands. 
tjaya  umunwe,  snap 

tingers. 
tjayela        amanzi, 
splash  with  water. 
tjaya     inala,    win 

abundance, 
tjayela  inkolo,  drive 
a  wagon. 
umTjayeli,  n.  (c/.  umtjwa- 
yelij,  wagon  driver. 


islTjayi, 


n.. 


thatching 


board. 
Tjaza,  v.,  be  frostbitten. 


Tje 


(    247    ) 


Tlo 


iliTje,  «.,  stone,  rock. 

ilitje  lomlilo,  tiint. 
bega     ilitje,     take 
possession  of  gar- 
den    ground      by 
putting    a     stone 
on  it. 
ematjeni,  in  a  stony 
or  rocky  place. 
Tjeba,  v.,  flavour  food. 
isiTjebitjebi,    «.,  sand    of 

the  river  bed. 
isiTjebo,  «.,  flavouring. 
iXjefu,  I  n.    (cf.    umuti), 
uTjefu,  I      poison. 
Tjega,  r.  ((/.  huda),  have 
diarrhoea,  properly  of 
cattle  onl}'. 
(il)iTjegetje,  n.";  flea. 

Tjegeza,     r.,    rattle    as 

stones  in  a  calabash. 
Tjegisa,  v.  act.,  purge. 
umTjegO,  n.,  diarrhoea. 
Tjela,  r.,(l)  tell,  say, de- 
clare, relate,  narrate; 
(2)  burn  as  food  in  a 
pot. 
Tjelega,    v.     int.,    slip, 

slide,  be  slippery. 
Tjelela,  t*.,  cause  to  slide, 

slip. 
Tieleza,  r.,  smoothe. 
(il)iTjeme,  //.,  pauw. 

Tjetja,  r,,  be  quick,  make 

haste  on  a  journe3'. 
Tjetjisa,     r.,    make    to 
hurry. 

Tjeza  (Ntjeza),  v.,  float. 
umTjibila,  n.,  spring  of  a 

trail. 
Tjibiliga,  n.,  struggle. 
Tjigiza,  v.,  wag  tail. 
Tjila,  r.  tr.,  turn  a  thing 

round,  twist  round  in 


the  way  that  a  top  is 
turned. 
Tjilana,  r.  int.,  part  com- 
pany,   be    divided    in 
opinion. 
Amehlo  a  ya  tj  liana, 
squint. 
Tjile.  p/t.  of  Tja. 
Tjilela,  r.  tr.,  turn  round 
as  handle  of  a  wagon 
brake. 
(il)iTjifia,  n.,  slave. 
(ul)uTjinda,  «.,  raw  cotton. 
Tjipa,  r.,  hiss. 
Tjisa,    r.,    set    on    fire, 

scorch,  parch. 
Tjitja,  r.,  hum,  as  a  bee 

or  swarm  of  baes. 
Tjitjiliza,  v.,  glance  off 
as  a    bullet,   graze    a 
thing. 
Tjiya,  v.,  leave,  desert, 
abandon,  vacate,   neg- 
lect, omit. 
amaTjiya,\/j.,  eyebrows,eye- 
izinTjiya,i     lashes. 

Tjiyela,  v.,  give  snuft*. 
Tjo,    r.  pff.,  tjilo;  ne(/., 
tjofio ;    imp.,     tjono, 
say,      think,      assert, 
affirm,  profess. 
l^Oga,  i\,  shoot  with  bow 
and  arrow. 
TunTjoko,  n.,  arrow. 

Tjona,      v.,     disappear, 
vanish,  sink  down  out 
of  sight,  set  of  sun. 
InTionalafia,  «.,  west. 
iTjofiololo,  n.,  millii)ede. 
Tjotja,    v.,      twist    the 
body  about  in  dancing. 
amaTjotjo,    v.,    very    rank 
vegetation. 
Tjotjozela,  v.,  smart. 


Tju 


(    248    ) 


Ton 


Qudnla,  r.,  destroy,  in- 
jure, or  wear  away  a 
floor. 

Ijuga,  v.,  prepare  or 
soften  skins  by  rub- 
bing, tan. 

Tjumayela,  v.,  proclaim, 
preach,  make  known. 

iTjumba,  n.,  pimple. 

Tjumi,  adj.,  ten  (10). 
(il)ilSwai,  n.,  salt. 

letjwai,  brack. 
uTjwala,  ?^,  beer  (=utju- 
Ala,  where  tj =b,  UDU- 
ala). 

Tjwapa,  v.,  be  thin, 
skinn\',  hence  to  be 
disappointed,  blighted. 

Tj waqa,  v.  (1)  frown,  knit 
the  brows  ;  (2)  stand 
on  end,  of  the  hair. 

Tjwaya,  v.,  sprinkle  as 
with  salt. 
umTjwayeli,  n.,  sable  ante- 
lope. 
inTlalati,  n.,a  black  or  red 
ox  with  white  spots  on 
lower  face. 

Tlaya,  v.,  cut  into  slips 
or  slices,  slice,  score. 
imlTlayo,  n.,  grain  of  wood, 
imitlayo  iminyene, 
be  close  grained. 

Tletla,  !■>.,  cut  holes  in 
the  lobes  of  the  ears. 

Tleza,  v.,  milk  into  the 
mouth. 

Tlinela,  v.,  do  mali- 
ciously. 

Tlinta,  v.,  smear  the 
body,  or  the  floor. 

Tlola,  v.,  see  Tlaya. 

Tlolodela,  v.,  laugh  at, 
deride,  malign. 


Tlonyela,  v.,  reward. 
inTo,  n.,  thing,  in  pL,  pro- 
perty. 
uluTo,  vi,,  something. 
islTo,  n.,  limb  of  the  body. 
Toba,   v.,  lave,    foment, 

poultice. 
Tobega,  v.,  be  humble. 
Tobisa,  v.,  humiliate. 
Toboza,  v.,  (1)  feel,  touch ; 

(2)  flatter. 
Togoza,  V.   inf.,   rejoice, 
delight,  be  cheerful. 
nguTogoza,  n.,  joy. 

Togozisa,  v.,  make  glad, 
cause  to  rejoice. 
islTojwana,  7i.  (Toto),  trig- 
ger,  and  nipple  of   a 
gun  lock. 
(il)iTokozi,  n.,  heifer. 

Tola,  i;.,  find  a  thing,  re- 
cover, discover. 
(il)iTole,  71.,  big  calf. 
Tomba,  v.  int.,  rust. 
InTombazana,  n.,  a  young 

girl. 
inTombe,  n.,  red  ants. 
inTombi,  7i.,  adult  girl. 
umTombo,  n.,  (1)  fountain, 
spring,  well ;  (2)  yeast, 
barm,  leaven. 
imiTombo,?i.,mildew,mould, 

rust;  malt. 
umTombote,  n.,  incense. 
iTome,  n.,  (Dutch),  bridle 
inTofia,n., shillelagh,  short 
thick  stick  without  a 
knob. 
Tonda,  t'.,  drip,  drop. 
Tondela,  v.,  saturate. 
umTondo,  n.,  urine. 
inTondolo,  n.,  a  slaughter 
goat. 


Ton 


(    2-49    ) 


Tun 


Tonisa,    1  r.,  try  judici- 
Toniselaj     ally. 

tonisa  indaba,  try 
as  a  judge. 
ubuTono,  //..  sleep. 

lala  ubutono,  sleep, 
lobutono,  sleepy. 
Tonsa,  r  ,  draw,  attract, 
pull,       strain,      drag, 
stretch,  lead  (animpi), 
tempt, 
tonsa    amehlo,    at- 
tract attention. 
Tonsela,    r.,   draw    for, 
catch  a  disease. 
amaTonsi,  /?.,  rain  drops, 
umToto,  «.,  penis. 

umtoto     wompopo, 
nipple    of    a   gun 
lock. 
Totoba,  v.,  walk  feebly, 
totter  along,  go  slowly, 
bowed  down,  stooping, 
be  convalescent. 
inTotoviyane,    n.,    (1)   a 
kind   of    large    locust 
(Locusfidce,     Phyma- 
teus  Morbillosus) ;  (2) 
chalk  beads  with  blue 
stripe. 
Tsaga  (Dzaga),  r.,  spout 
out,  spirt  out  from  the 
mouth. 
Tsagisa,  /•.,  syringe. 
unTswebe,    «.,    (;>/.    Ont- 

swebe),  mou.se. 
inTnba,  //.,  opening,  occa- 
sion, op{)ortunity. 
umTnbi,    ».,    biehtings    (of 
milk). 
umtubi     weqanda, 
yolk  of  an  ogg. 
inTudhla,  «.,  camelopard. 
Tuga»  t\,  revile,  insult. 


Tugiilula,  V.J  Ioo.sen,  un- 
fasten,    untie,    disen- 
tangle, outspan. 
Tngnta,  ?'.,  perspire. 
Tugutela,   r.,   be    cross, 
angry,  rage. 
isiXugntngn,  w.,  perspira- 
tion. 
Tuha,  I'.,  wander,  be  lost, 

miss  the  wa3%  stray. 
Tuhisa,  v.,  mislead. 
isiTuhwane,  n.,  ghost. 
Tula,  r.,  be  still,  (\\net,  at 
peace,  silent,  dumb. 
UffuTula,  /*.,  peace,  silence. 
(UMuTuli,  /I.,  dust. 
Tuli,  adj.,  grey. 
Tnlisa,   r.    <r.,  appease, 
pacify,     soothe,     sup- 
press,    relieve     pain, 
silence. 
inTulikazi,  n.,  sixth  month 

after  the  dance. 
islTulu,  n.,  dumb  person. 
Tulula,  v.,  pour  out,  pour 

down. 
Tama,  e?.,  send. 
Tumba,  v.,  rob,  ransack, 

plunder,  capture. 
iTumba,  u.,  boil,  abscess, 
tumour,  swelling. 
amaTumbu,  w.,  entrails,  vis- 
cera. 
islTurabu,  n.,  calf  of  leg. 
Tumela,  ?'.,  send  to. 
Tufia,  <;.,  (1)  stitch,  sew; 
(2)   inoculate,   vaccin- 
ate. 
iTufta,  It.,  milking  vessel. 
Tufiamela,  v.,  guide,  con- 
duct 
Tnfiata,  r.,  scent,  follow 

game  (of  dogs),  sniff. 
Tunda,  v.,  make  water. 


Tun 


(    250    ) 


Ung 


nbaTandTi,  n.,  bluntness. 
iuTundu      (intuntu),    n., 
ba^^trage,  luggage,  pos- 
sessions. 
Timdubala)     v.,     make 
blunt. 
umTunduluga,  w.,  name  of 
a  tree. 
Tunela,  v.,  thread  beads, 

sew  for. 
Tunjwa,  v.  pass,  tumba. 
Tunqa,  v.,  rise  of  smoke, 

dust. 
Tunywa,  v.  ])ass.  tuma. 
isiTunywa,  n.,  messenger. 
isiTunzi,  n.,  shadow. 
umTnnzi,  n.,  shade,  shelter, 

an  umbrella. 
isiTupa,  n.,  thumb. 

Tusa,  v.,  give  a  present, 
pa}^  wages,  reward. 
inTnsi,  n.,&  red  and  white 

ox,  chiefly  red. 
^  iTnsi,  /i.,  brass,  copper. 
inTiiso,  n.,  present,  wages, 
reward. 
Tnta,  v.,  remove  house, 
transport  goods. 
islTuta,    n.,    fool,    dunce, 

idiot. 
inTntu,  n.^  smoke. 

intutu       yamanzi, 
steam. 
Tutumela,    v.,    tremble 
from    friglit,    stagger, 
quake,  shake  with  fear. 
islTutwane,  n.,  epilepsy. 
(ul)uTuvi,  71.,  forces. 

Tuza,  y.,  hit  the  mark  in 
shooting,  not  miss. 
inTwabi,  ?<.,  hiccough. 

tjaya  intwabi,  have 
hiccough. 
Twala,  v.,  carry  on  the 


head,  support,  carry  in 
any  way. 
twala  umvula,  sky 

lowers. 
twala    amehlo,    be 
alert. 

twala      inguane, 
wear  a  hat. 
inTwala,  n.,  louse. 
nmTwalo,  ?i.,  bundle,  bur- 
den. 
inTwane,  n.,  red  lynx  or 
caracal. 
Twasa,    v.,    change    of 
moon, 
moon. 


U 


U,  pi'on.,  he,  she,  thou, 
it ;  see  "  Notes." 

Uba,  conj.,  see  Alubana, 
if. 

Ubani,  inter,  pron. ;  see 
Bani. 

Ugu,  (1)  sign  of  the  in- 
finitive ;  (2)  prefix  of 
verbal  nouns. 

Uguba,  conj.^  that,  in 
order  that. 

Uguti,  conj.,  that. 

Umkati,     n.,     interval, 

space. 
iUndhlu,  n.,  cub,  whelp, 
pup,  young  of  animals 
(not  of  cattle,  horses, 
sheep,  and  goats). 
"ain(u)Unga,  ??.,  a  variety  of 
mimosa. 


Va 


(    261    ) 


Vug 


Va,    v.,  bear  fruit,  pro- 
duce. 
umuVa,  only    used    in    loc. 
Emuva,  q.v.,  behind. 
iVa,  n.  {plur.  Ameva), 
thorn,   back   fin   of    a 
fish,  quill  of  a  porcu- 
pine, 
amevanyana,  prick- 
les. 
Vala,  t".,  shut  up,  close 

in. 
Valela,  v.,  shut  out. 
Valelisa,  v.,  take  leave. 
isiValo,  /<.,  door,  shutter. 
(ul)uValo,  (1)  diaphragm  ;  (2) 
alarm,  fright,  remorse, 
anxiety,  terror,  (?)  con- 
science. 
Varna,    v.,    abound    in, 
have  plenty. 
(u)luVamva,  n. ;  We  uVava. 
isiVande,  n.,  patch  of  gar- 
den ground,  trial  patch. 
(u)luVava,  r.,  splinter  (in  the 
flesh). 
Vela,    I'.,    come,    occur, 
come  up  as  plants. 

Veza,  J'.,  bear  fruit,  pro- 
duce. 
veza  ulimi,  put  out 
the  tongue. 
iliVi,  n.,  knee  cap. 

Viga,    v.,  dodge,   fence, 

ward  off. 
iVigani,  n.,    name  of  a 
tree. 


Vigela,  I?., shield,  protect 
defend. 
(i)liVila,  /t.,  sluggard. 

VimDa,  r.,  plug,  stop  up, 
shut  oft',  stanch. 
vimbana  umpuinu- 
lo,   be    stuffed   up 
with  a  cold  in  the 
head. 
Vimbela,  v.,  plug,  stop, 
hinder,  stop  road,  pre- 
vent, 
vinjelelwa   fteznlu, 
stopped     by      the 
rain. 
umVimbi,   «.,    very  heavy 

rain. 
isiVimbo,  /<.,  plug,  stopper. 
umVimvinya.  n.,  wale. 
Visa,  v.icf.  tjaya  inala), 
obtain    abundance    of 
anything. 
Vitja,  v.,  comb. 
umVitjo,  n..  a  comb; 

alsoizinti  zoguvitja. 
(uDuVivi,  «.,  very  early  dawn. 
umuVo,  /<.,  (1)  so  much  be- 
yond ten  ;  (2)  the  hor- 
net. 
iVondo,  7?.,  grass-cutting 
animal   like  the   klip- 
springer. 
imVu,  //.,  sheep. 

izimvu    ezimhlope, 
grey  hairs. 
Vuba.  V  ,  mix  together. 
Vubeia,  r.,  rise  as  dough. 
imVubelo,  n.,  barm,  yeast, 

leaven. 
imVubu,  7j.,  hippopotamus. 
Vuga,    r.,  arise,   awake, 
revive,  recover  health, 
start  up  of  game. 

iVugudu   (ifugudu),   «., 
large  pigeon. 


Vug 


(    252     ) 


Wal 


imVngnzana,  \ 
umVuguzi,      J 


n.,  mole. 


Vula,  r.,  open,  unfasten, 
reveal. 
Vula  indhlela,  open 
a  road  anew. 
imVula,  rain. 

pehla     imvula,    to 
lower,  when  gath- 
ering     clouds 
threaten  rain. 
isiVulo,  n.,  key. 

Vuma,  v.,  consent,  agree, 

be  willing. 
Vumbuluga,  v.  int.,  be 
discovered,      revealed, 
opened. 
Vumbulula,  v.  tr.,  dis- 
cover, reveal,  uncork. 
Vumela,    v.,    agree    to, 
acknowledge,  obey,  ac- 
cede to,  assent,  allow, 
permit,  submitto,yield, 
own,  sanction. 
Vumela    umlandu, 
be     penitent,     re- 
pent. 
Vumelana,  ?^., agree  with 
one  another. 
(uDuVumelano,    n.,    treaty, 
agreement. 
Vumis(is)a,  v.,  persuade. 
Vuna,  v.,  reap. 
Vunda,  v.,  (1)  be  fertile  ; 
(2)  high  of  meat,  ran- 
cid. 
umVundhla,  n.,  liare. 

Vunula,    v.,   adorn    the 
person,      wear     orna- 
ments. 
Vufiula,     V,,    pick     the 

teeth. 
Vufiuza,  v.,  blow  hard, 
blow  a  gale. 


isiVufiuzane,    n.,     squall, 
gale. 
Vusa,  t).,  arouse,  awaken, 
incite. 
vusa     inhliziyo, 
cheer,  comfort. 
Vuta,  V.  int.,  blaze,  burn. 
Vutela,  v.,  blow  the  fire. 
imVuto,  ??.,  bellows. 
imVutu,  7?.,  crumbs. 

Vutwa,     v.,     be     ripe, 
cooked,  mature. 
gu  vutiwe,  it  is  done 
( —  cooked  enough). 
Vuvuga,  v.,  swell. 
Vuza,  v.,  leak,  ooze,  run 
out. 
umVuzamanzi,  n.,  a  variety 

of  snake. 
umVuzo,  n.,  wages,  reward. 


w 

Wa,   (1)    v.,    fall  down, 

tumble  ;  (2)  past  tense 

form  of  pers.  pron,  U. 

iliWa,  n.,  cliff,  precipice. 

(i)liWaba,    w.,  an  ox  with 

white  belly  and  flanks, 

body,  black  or  red. 

"Wabo,pos,9.pron.,  their, 

its  ;  see  "  Notes." 
Wake,  poss.  pron.,  his, 

hers ;  see  "  Notes." 
Wako,  poss.  pron.,  thy, 
thine,  its;  see  "Notes." 
Walazela,    v.,    do    hur- 
riedly. 
enza  amawala,  do 
hurriedly. 


Wal 


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Xib 


Walo,  po88.  pron.^  its; 

see  •'  Notes." 
(i)liWasakazi,  ».,    a   black 

cow  with  white  belly 

and  flanks. 
Waso,  po8s.  pron..,  its; 

see  '•  Notes." 
Wawo,  poss.  pron.,  its, 

their ;  see  "Notes." 
Wayo,  poss.  pron.,  its, 

their;  see  "Notes." 
Wazo,  poss. pron.,  their; 

see  "  Notes."  • 

Wela,      v.,     fall     into, 

tumble  into. 
Welela,  v.,  cross  a  river, 

wade. 
Wena,  pron.,  thou. 
Wenu,  poss,  pron.,  your; 

.see  "  Notes." 
Wetu,  />o.«f.9.  pron.,  our; 

see     "  Notes."      Used 

also  as  a  term  of  fa- 
miliarity. 
Wisa,   v.,  throw   down, 

}»ush      down,      knock   i 

down,  upset,  throw  in 

wrestlinj^. 
Wola,  v.,  see  Hola, gather 

up  (rubbish). 
Wona,  pron.,  it,  them, 

they  ;  see  "  Notes." 
Woza,   imper.  pers.    of 

sa,  come ! 


Xab^  r.,  quarrel. 

Xaba  iaye,  quarrel 
with  him. 
iXaba,  n.,  kaVoss. 


Xabana,  v.,  wrangle, 
brawl,  quarrel  one 
with  another. 

Xabanisa,  v.,  stir  up  a 
quarrel. 
isiXabo,  n.,  bar,  bolt. 

uXamu,  n.  (cf.  imBulu), 
animal  said  to  bite  and 
suck  cow's  udders, 
water  iguana,  water 
cliameleon. 

Xapa,  r.,  lap  up,  drink 
of  dogs,  applied  to 
slaves  contemptuously. 

Xapazela,  v.,  bubble. 
sputter. 

Xapoza,  V  ,  wade  through 
bog. 
amaXapozi,  n.,  marsh,  bog, 
morass,  swamp. 

Xatula,  v.,  (I)  make 
marks  in  anything 
soft,  as  new  floor,  by- 
walking  over  it;  (2) 
remove  bits  of  meat 
from  fresh  skin. 
isiXana,  n.,  coop. 

Xebula,  ?'.,  strip  bark 
from  a  tree. 

Xega,  v.,  (1)  be  shaky, 
slack,  not  tight,  be 
loose  as  a  post  in  the 
earth ;  (2)  move  on, 
make  room. 

Xegisa,  v.,  loosen,  shake. 
(i)liXegu,  //.,  old  man. 

Xexebuga,  v.,  tear,  or 
scratch  off  the  scab 
from  a  sore. 
(il)iXiba,  n.,  (1)  division  of 
army  or  town,  troop 
of  soldiers  ;  (2)  hut  for 
boys  or  girls. 


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Yeg 


isiXifia,       n.,       calabash, 
vessel, 
isixifia  sobnhlnftgni, 

tin  of  powder. 
isixifia  sesibanego, 
candlestick. 
nmXitja,  ??.,  rainbow. 

Xoba,  v.,  bruise,  crush, 

tramp  clay. 
Xobisa,  v.,  pulverize. 
isiXobo,  «.,  name  of  a  tree. 
Xogozela,  ?;.,  chatter. 
iXolo,  71.,  (1)  bark  of  trees ; 

(2)  scale  of  fish. 
Xotja,    v.,  drive    away, 
cast     out,     turn    out, 
spurn,  disown,  divorce. 
Xoxa,     1?^,    chat,    con- 
Xoxela,  J     verse,  gossip. 
iliXoxo,  n.,  toad,  frog. 
Xoza,    V.    tr.,    peel,    as 
pumpkins   are  peeled, 
with  a  peculiar  chop- 
ping movement. 
(il)iXozelo,  n.,  chip,  a  piece 
of  wood. 
isiXugu,  71.,  crowd,  swarm. 
iXugwana,  n.,  group. 
Xuma,  v.,  put  a  child  to 
the    breast,     give    to 
drink,    drink    leaving 
some,  take  a  drink. 
Xumega,  v.,  transplant, 

plant  out. 
Xupa,     v.,     rinse     out 

mouth. 
Xwala,  r.,  rebel. 
inXwala,  ??.,  (1)  one  who 
squints ;         (2)        the 
great  dance. 
Xwaya,  v.,  be  vigilant, 
alert,  cautious. 
(u)luXwexwe,  a.,  scab  of  a 


Y,  copulative  particle, 
e.g.  6u  yinkomo=it  is 
an  ox. 

Ya,  (1)  v.,  advance,  go, 
travel ;  (2)  aux.  v.,  see 
paradigm ;  (3)  past 
tense  form  of  pers. 
j?ron.  I. 
ainaYa(maya),  n.,  false  re- 
ports, lies,  nonsense. 
isiYabakazana,  n.,  giddi- 
ness. 

Yabo,  poss.  pron.,  its, 
their ;  .see  "  Notes." 

Yake,  poss.  pron.,  his, 
her,  its ;  see  "  Notes." 

Yako,  poss.  pron.,  thy, 
thine,  its;  see  "Notes." 

Yalo,  poss.  pron.,  its; 
see  "  Notes." 

Yami,  poss.  pron.,  my, 
mine ;  see  "  Notes." 

umYalia(yafia),     n.,     poor 

person. 
ubuYana,  n.,  poverty. 

Yaso,  ^>o.v.s.   pron.,   its ; 

.see  "  Notes." 
Yawo.  ]^oss.  pron.,  its, 

their;  .vee  "Notes." 
Yayo,   poss.  pron.,   its, 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 
Yazo,  poss.  pron.,  their ; 

see  "  Notes." 
Ye(bo),  interj.,  yes. 
Yega,  v.,  cease,  leave  off, 

stop. 


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Zay 


Tegela,  t;.,  cease,  leave 

off,  stop  doing,  let  go, 

set  free,  release,  acquit, 

forgive. 
Yena,  pron.,  he,  she. 
Ye&a,  v.,  deceive,  allure, 

seduce,  tempt. 
Yenu,  poss.  pron.y  your ; 

see  •'  Notes." 
Yetu,  pons,  pron.,  our; 

see  '*  Notes." 
amaYezi,  w.,  clouds,  weather. 
isiYezi,  //.,  giddiness. 
uYihlo,  ».,  thy  father. 
uYise,  /^,  his  father. 
Yo  (1)  =ya  gn  of  future 

tense ;     (2)    adjectival 

affix   to   verbs,  e.g.  o 

bulawayo  =  the  killed 

one. 
Yona,   pron.,    it,    they, 

them  ;  see  "  Notes." 
Yoka,  r.,  imper.  pres.  of 

Ka,  q.v. 


ZdL,  (1)  r.,  come  ;  (2)  aux. 
r.,  sign  of  the  future, 
see  "  Notes  "  ;  (3)  past 
tense    form    of    7>er». 
pron.  Zi. 
isiZa,  w.,  threshing-floor. 
amaZa,  n.,  waves,  ripples. 
iZaba,  n.,  sacrifice. 
Zabo,  poss.  prou.^  their, 

its ;  see  "  Notes." 
Zake,  poss.  pron.,  his, 
her,  its;  stt ','  Notes." 


Zako,  poss.  pron.,  thy, 
thine,  its ;  see  "Notes." 
Zala,     r.,    bear    young, 
bear  fruit,  bep:et. 
Zalela     amaqanda, 
lay  eggs. 
Zalo,   pass,   pron.,    its; 
see  "Notes." 
inZalo,  n.,  seed  of  grass. 
isiZalo,  n.,  uterus. 
umZalwane,  n.,  brother,  re- 
lation. 
abazalwane,       kin- 
dred. 
Zama,  v.,  strive,  try. 
Zamazama,  r./«Y.,  shake 
(of  earth),  rock  back- 
wards and  forwards. 
Zamazamisa,  v.  tr.,  rock, 
shake. 
ainaZambane,     n.,     ground 
nuts. 
Zami,  pQ^s.  pron.,  my, 

mine ;  see  '*  Notes." 
Zamula,  v.,  gape,  yawn, 

stretch  after  sleep. 
Zana,  mix.  v.,  see 
"Notes";  with  the 
sense  of  never,  e.g. 
A  fi.i  zana  6a  m  bona 
=  1  never  saw  liim. 
umZana,  n.  (dim.  of  umuzi), 

village. 
umZanyana,    n.    (dim.    of 
Uinzana),     little    vil- 
la-o. 

Zanyazanyiswa,  v..  jxhfs. 

of  Zamazama. 
Zaso,  poss.  jtron.,  its;  see 

"  Notes." 
Zawo,   poss.   pron.,   its 

their;  see  *' Notes." 
Zayo,   poss.    pron.,    its 

their;  set  "Notes." 


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Ziq 


Zazo,  poss.  pron.,  tlieir, 

see  "  Notes." 
Ze,    suffix^   bare,  naked, 
empty,    having    noth- 
ing. 
Zega,     r.     copulate    of 
animals,   tread    of    a 
cock. 
Zele,  per/,  of  Zala. 
Zenu,  poss.  ])ron.,  your ; 

see  "  Notes." 
Zenzela, )  v.  (Enza),  pre- 
Zenzisa,  I      tend,    sham, 

act  hypocritically. 
Zetn,  poss.  pron.,  our; 
see  "  Notes." 
umuZi,  /?.,  town,  station. 

nmuntu    owemizi,    a 
stranger. 
imiZi.  n.,  rushes,  reeds. 
isiZioa,  n.,  pool  in  a  river 
bed. 
Zibabaza,  v.  (Babaza),  be 

conceited. 
Zibamba  (Bamba),  have 
self-control,    be    tem- 
perate,   restrain    one- 
self. 
uZibandhlela,     n.,     the 
month  at  the   end   of 
which       the       "  little 
dance  "  is  held. 
(il)iZibugO,  n.,  a  drift  or  ford 
in  a  river. 
iliZibulo,     ??.,     first-born 
child. 
Zielula,  v.  (Elula),stretch 

oneself. 
Zigabisa,  v.  (Gabisa),  be 
arrogant. 
umZigi,  r?.,  reedbuck. 
(il)iZigO,  ??.,  hearth. 

Zikulisa,     v.     (Kulisa), 
boast,  be  proud,  vain. 


uguZiknlisa,  ??.,  self-conceit. 
Zikukumeza,  r.  (Kuku- 
meza),  boast,  be  vain. 
(i)liZila,  n..  fast. 

lizila  lomlimo,  Sun- 
day. 
Zila,  v.,  fast,  abstain. 
nmZila,    n.   (c/.  indhlela), 
road,  cattle-path, track. 
TiinZiinba,  n.   body,  trunk, 

substance,  bulk. 
(i)liZiinu,  ??.,  cannibal. 
Zincitja,     v.     (Ncitja), 
deny  self. 
uguZincitja,  n.,  self-denial. 
Ziiiela,  v.,  hunt,  sport. 
Zifielega,  v.  int.,  to  go 
round  in  a  circle,  re- 
volve, turn  round  and 
round. 
Zineleza,  v.  tr.,  make  to 
revolve,  rotate,   cause 
to  turn  in  a  circle,  or 
round  and  round. 
3lezi,  n.,  circle. 
enza        isizi&elezi, 
make  a  circle. 
umZingandhlu,  n.,  variety 
of  snake. 
Zinigela,    v.,    (Nigela), 
surrender  oneself. 
(i)liZinyane,  n.,  lamb,  kid, 
young      of      animals, 
chicken. 
(il)iZinyo,  n.,  tooth. 

puma  amazinyo, ) 
mila  amazinyo,  f 
teethe. 
(u)luZipo,  ?^.,  finger  nail,  claw, 
talon. 
uzipo     Iwegwai, 
pincli  of  snuff. 
Ziqaja,  v.  (Ziqatja),  be 
vain,  arrogant,  proud. 


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Zwi 


Zitanda,  v.  (Tanda),  be 

{pL     Abeznfin);     (2) 

seltish. 

a    climbing    plant    in 

umZop,  «.,  leecli. 

rocky    places,  with   a 

iZolo,  ».,  yesterday. 

white  Hower. 

amaZolo,  /^,  dew. 

isiZufiuzane,^.,  whirlwind. 

dhla  amazolo,  feed 

Zuza,  i\,  obtain,  procure, 

early  (of  cattle). 

win,  recover,  profit. 

Zombazomba,      i'.,      be 

inZuzo,  «.,  profit. 

crooke(l(of  paths),wind 

Zwa,  r.,  feel,  taste,  hear, 

about  in  walking. 

smell,  be  alive,  av^cake. 

inZombe,    «.,  draught   or 

zwela      nbnhlunu. 

pack  ox. 

sympathize. 

Zona,  pron.,  they,  them; 

UguZwa,  /?.,  physical  sense. 

sep.  "  Notes." 

Zwagala,     v.    int.,     be 

Zonda,  r.  tr.,  hate. 

audible,  visible,  etc. 

Zondelela,  r.  tr.  (Zonda), 

(il)iZwane,  /?.,  toe. 

disown,  cast  off. 

umZwazwa,  //.,  hawk. 

Zonolozela,  v.,  see  Zafie- 

iliZwe,  n.  (yV.  izizwe),  land. 

lezela. 

country,  territory. 

Zoto,    adj.^    see    Nzoto, 

ezizweni,  abroad. 

brown. 

Owezizwe,  a   stran- 

(il)iZulu,«., (1)  sky;  (2)  rain. 

ger. 

Zufieleza,  see  Zifieleza. 

isiZwe,  /?.,  tribe,  nation. 

Zufielezela,  r.,  surround 

(nl)iiZwezwe,      n.,      leather. 

with  a  cord,  wind  up 

strap,  dressed  skin. 

string  into  a  ball. 

iliZwi,     71.,    word,    voice. 

isiZniiu,  /j.,  loneliness. 

order,  message. 

lesizu&u,  lonely. 

ilizwi  li  ya  tja,  be 

umZufiu,w.,(l)a  Portuguese, 

hoarse. 

VOCABULARY 

SHUNA  — ENGLISH 


A  (1)  pers.  pron.,  he, 
she,  it,  Spers.  sing,  of 
mu-ba  class;  3  pers. 
pi.  of  ri-ma  class. 

(2)  pcCrticle,  the  sign  of 
the  negative  with  the 
verb,  see  "  Notes." 

(3)  particle,  the  sign  of 
the  imperative,  e.g.  a 

TI  ENDE  =  let  US  go. 

Aba,  dem.  pron.,  these. 
iAbha,  n.,  axilla,  armpit. 
buAbha,  n.,  beer,  common- 
ly pronounced  bha- 
BHA.  Its  prefix  pro- 
noun also  becomes  bh, 
the  u  changing  to  the 
guttural    H,  bh-abha 

BH-ANGU.      Cf.   BH-ATO 

BHANGU.       See     also 
MiJwANA,  where  mnw 

=  MU. 

Abo,  pers.  pron.  emph. 
(1)  they,  them;  (2) 
poss.  pron.,  their  ;  see 

"Notes." 


tj(i)Abobo,  n.,  cheek-bone. 
ruAburt,  \n.,      see      gu- 
ru Aburo,/    Ahuri. 

Adzo,  poss.  pron.,  their ; 

see  "  Notes." 
iAdzwadzi,  see  i-Hadz- 

WADZI. 

Aguga,    v.    int.,   jump, 
jolt,  leap,  spring. 
GuAgugwa,  n.,  a  clay  pot, 
not  yet  burnt. 
Agura,  v.  tr.,  jerk. 
RU-GU Ahuri,  )  ?i.,  stick  or  cord 
guAhuru,  ]     in    a    cow's 
nose. 
Ai,  inter j.,  no ! 

muAka,  n.  (makei),  a  year. 

Ake,   poss.   pron.,    his, 
hers,  its  ;  see  "  Notes. 

Ako.  poss.  pron.,  thy; 
see  "  Notes." 
muAli,  n.  (mnwali),  God. 

I  Am  A,  n.,  see  iHama. 

iAmba,  71.,  tortoise. 

iAmbagubvu,  n.,  pango- 
lin, or  scaly  manis. 


Ama 


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A« 


Amai,  n.,  see  Mai. 

Andisa,  v.  tr.    (anda), 

muAmbabvu,  71.,  groin. 

enlarge. 

t(j)iAmbara,  n,,  sand. 

muAndo,  1 7i.,     air,    atmo- 
muAndu,  f     sphere,  breeze, 

Ambuga,  v.  ford  a  river. 

Ambugira,    v.,    ford    a 

breath,  wind.      Hence 

river    (at    a    certain 

the    spirit     of      man 

place). 

(Mnwandu). 

Ambuya,  n.,  mother-in- 

tj(i)Ando,  71.,  cold,  frost,  ice. 

law.      Takes   the   pi. 

GU    NETJANDO,    it   is 

pron.  BA. 

cold. 

tj(i)Amhe,   1  «.  a  sheep  tick. 
tj(i)Amhue,/  (tji  shamnrb). 

iAnoanrobe,  71.,  stork. 

Angu,  poss.  pron.,  my, 

iAmiro,  71.,  milking  ves- 

mine ;  see  "  Notas." 

sel. 

Am,  pron.  inter,  (yani), 

tj(i)Ampupudzi,  )  n.,  a  squall 

who,  whom,  e.g.  ndi- 

tj(i)Ampupuri,    (     of  wind, 

YANi?=who  is  it? 

whirlwind. 

tj(i)Ansa,\^    ,^^, 
ruAnsa;)^*  ^*°^- 

muAna,    n.    (Mnwana),    a 

child,   young    of    any 

U  NO   NDI   TI   RGWA- 

animal,  fruit  of  a  tree 

NSA=you  give  me 

(pi.  Ban  a). 

a  handful. 

MNWANA            WEZAI, 

ANSI,  v.,  say. 

yolk  of  an  egg. 

Anu,  adv.  (nu),  still,  yet. 

M^WANA          WEZISO, 

tj(i)Anyobera,  n.,  corn  from 

pupil  of  the  ej'e. 

the  hole,reached  by  the 

ITA   SOMNWANA,    act 

water,  or  mildewed. 

childishly. 

Anzisa,  v.  tr.,  increase. 

HuAnana,  n.  (mnwanana). 

ANZISA  mauebo,  ex- 

a baby,  a   very   little 

aggerate. 

child  ipl.  banana). 

Anzu,   71.,  see   iHanzu, 

BA-MUAnA,      n.      (BAMfJWANA), 

Famba. 

fruit     of     vegetation, 

ruAre,   71.,    see    ruWare. 

seeds. 

Ari,  (1)  71.,  see  i-Hari; 

Anda,  v.  int.,   increa.se 

(2)  conj.   pron.,   him. 

in  number  or  extent. 

her,     it,      them  ;     see 

to  spread,  swarm,  he 

"Notes." 

broad,     abundant,     to 

Aro, poss.  pron.,  its :  see 

have  abundance. 

"  Notes." 

ouAnda,  n,,  breadth. 

iAta,  71.,  a  pad. 

ruAnda,  n.,  prepared  skin, 

ouAtata,  n.,  pancreas. 

leather,  a  piece  or  strip 

huAti,  1  n.,  bark  of  a  tree,  a 
ouAti,)      board  (iGadi). 

of    leather,   a    "voor- 

slag." 

At  JO,  poss.  pron.,   its; 

tj(i)Anda,  71.,  see  iTjanda. 

see  "  Notes." 

Ato 


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Bah 


(bhato),  canoe, 
boat. 


buAto, 
huAto, 
buAtu 
GuAuRU,    ?i.,   see   guAhu- 

RU. 

lAwA,  n.,  wild  dog. 
A  wo,   J70,ss.   pron.,   its, 
their  ;  see  "  Notes." 
tj(i)Ayinga,    n.,    see     tji- 
Enga. 
Ayo,    poss.    pron.,    its, 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 
Azwo,  poss.  pron.f  their ; 
see  "  Notes." 


B 


Ba,  (1)  v.,  be,  exist,  be- 
come ;  (2)  steal,  be  dis- 
honest; {3)  pers.  pron., 
they,  them. 
tjimBa,  n.    (tjiMba),    puff- 
adder. 
imBa,  n.,  see  iMba. 
uBaba,  n.,  father. 

BABA  MKURU  = 

grandfather,       or 
eldest  brother  of 
father. 
Baba,   v.,   to   be  bitter, 

pungent,    brackisli  to 

taste. 

NDf       NO      BABIGWA 

(pass.),  I  have  a 
bad  taste  in   my 
mouth. 
mBaba,  n.,  frost. 
Babarira,  v.,  persevere, 
be  earnest. 
mBabarira,  n.,  a  fight. 
riBabe,  n.,  open  country. 


Babidzira,  )  V.  tr.,  burn 

Babijila,    )      the    dry 

grass  round  a  town. 

BANU    ba  no   babid- 
zira   MUSHA  =  the 

people  are    burn- 
ing     the      grass 
round  the  town. 
Babigwa,  see  Baba. 
Babo,  poss.  pron.,  their ; 
see  "  Notes." 
riBabva,  71.,  a  thief. 
mBabvu,  )  ?i.,  a  rib,  side 
rumBabvu,  }     of  meat,flank 
of  an  animal. 
Bada,  v.,  (1)  lie  down, 
rest,  recline ;  (2)  model, 
mould,      knead ;      cf. 
Bata. 
mBada.    71.,    (1)    leopard. 
Sometimes  applied  to 
any     animal    of     the 
carnivora ;  (2)  walking 
stick. 
Badisa,  v.,  lull  to  sleep, 
put  to  sleep. 
riBadza,  n.,  native  pick, 
hoe.    (Eng.)  spade  and 
shovel. 
Badza  v.  (Banza),  con- 
ceal, hide. 

BA   no  BADZANA  NO- 

MOYO  =  they  are  of 
one  mind. 
Badzanisa,  v.  tr.,  recon- 
cile. 
Badzo,j90SS.  pron.,  their ; 
see  "  Notes." 
riBago,  n.,  see  iBako. 
ruBahb,  n..  space  within  a 
larger  space  or  enclo- 
sure. 
dzimBawwp,    71.,    see    dzim- 
Bakwe. 


Bai 


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Ban 


I 


Baima,  i\,  see  Payima. 
Baira,  r.,  obtain  reward 
for     service,     receive 

pay- 

muBairo,  n.,  wap^s. 

Baka,  v.,  build,  encamp, 

fence,  dwell,  inhabit. 
Bake,  posm.  pron.,   his, 
heru,  its ;  see  "  Notes." 
Bakira,    v.,    build    for, 

enclose  for. 
Bakiraxa,  v.,  build  near 
to    one    another,     be 
neighbours,    be    adja- 
cent. 
Bako,  poss.  pron.j  thy ; 
see  "  Notes." 
riBako,  n.,  cave,  hole  in  a 
tree,  hole  in  a  tooth, 
an  overhanging  stone 
or  rock. 

ITA  BAKO,  overhang. 
tjiBako,  ».,  snutf-box. 
tjiBakwe,      7j.,      mealies, 
maize. 
dzimBakwe,    n.,    graves    of 
the  great. 
Bala,  v.,  beget  (in  N.E. 
Mashuna  Land). 
nBalilo,  w.,   see  mBari- 
ro. 
Bamba,  v.y  see  Banda. 
mBambayira,    n.,    purple 
sweet    potatoes ;     c/. 

TJlBURA. 

mBambo,  7f.,  father. 

Bamnwb,  see  Mnwb. 

Banda,  v.,  (1)  do  secret- 
ly, hide,  bo  out  of 
sight,  disappear,  dis- 
avow, deny  ;  (2)  eat 
away,  wear  away, 
gnaw  as  an  ulcer  or 
disease,    ache,     pain, 


smart,  i.e.  the  pain 
caused  by  the  eating 
away. 

BANDA       MZIKA,      tO 

clear  bush,  chop  a 
road. 
tjiBanda,    71.,  ghost;    see 

tjEro. 
riBandabuko,  71.,  shoulder 
blade,  fore-quarter  of 
meat. 
riBande,  )  71.      (iBende), 
tjiBandb,  )      (1)  piece  bro- 
ken off,  or  cut  out,  a 
l)ortion,   part;   (2)   in- 
cision, gap,  notch. 
Baxdidzira,   r.,    crowd 
around,    press     down, 
squeeze. 
Bandira,  v.,  lie  in  wait 
for,    watch    for,    take 
heed. 

BANDIRIRA      ZUBA  = 

lie  in  the  sun. 
Bandisa,    v.,    see    Ba- 

NZA. 

Bandudza,  v.,  chip, 
especially  to  chip 
stone. 

iBanb,    71.,    black    earth 
when  wet  with  rain. 
riBanb,  71.,  open  country, 

.see  iMani. 
tjiBane,  71.,  brook. 

Banoa  ?;.,  (1)  run,  rush, 
canter,  gallop ;  (2)  em- 
brace. 

TJIBaNOA,!  (TJIPaNOA),    7I., 

riKanoa,/     knife. 
riHanoa,  71.,  (1)  a  wound, 
scar ;  (2)  shovel. 

MABANGA      ENOMBA, 

pits  of  smallpox. 
mBakoa,  n.,  sack. 


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RiBANOO,ln.,  stick,  stake, 

riBanguJ      bar    to    close 

kraal  gate. 

Bangu,  pos8.  pron.,  my  ; 

see  "  Notes." 

ruBangu,     n.     (Mangu), 

sparrow-hawk. 
riBanlemnke,  n.,  bat. 

Banza,  v.  (Banda),  hide. 
mBanzhe,      w.,      Indian 
hemp. 
ruBanzi,  In.,         splinter, 
ruBanzu,/     piece  (of  bro- 
ken stick),  a  portion, 
part. 
Banzuga,  v.  (Panzuga), 
be  in  a  chipped,  split, 
cracked   condition,   to 
split,  crack  (intr.). 
Banzugura,! 
Banzura,      )v.  tr.,  chip, 
chop,      split,      crack, 
divide. 
banzura      nzira  = 
chop  a  road. 
riBapu,  n.,  lung. 

Bara,  v.  tr.,  count. 
muBara,  1 
riBara,  >  n.,  colour. 
ruBara,  ) 

riBara,  n.,  bullet;  in  pi. 
ammunition,  shot. 
Baraidza,  v.  tr.,  hinder, 

retard,  lull  to  sleep. 
Baraigwa,\v.,   dawdle, 
Barairwa,  j     be  slow. 
ruBake,  n.,  enclosure,  flat 

patch  of  ground. 
maBari,  n.,  sparks. 

Bariga,   v.  int.,  ^y  off 
(as  sparks). 
riBariro.  )  n.,  a  lath,  very 
mBariro,  )      long       thin 


stick,  a  twig,  a  cross- 
bar. 

mBaro,  n.,  bar   to  close 
gate  of  kraal. 

riBaro,  ?i.,  large  assegai. 
Baro,  poss.  pron.,  its ; 
see  "  Notes." 

riBasa,  n.,  work,  business, 
task,  service,  labour. 
nemabasa,  busy. 

riBasu,  w.,  branch. 
Bata,  v.  tr.  (bada),  hold 
in  the  hand,  lay  hold 
of,  grasp,  handle, 
touch,  cling  to,  seize, 
hug,  take  root,  sustain, 
catch,  capture,  arrest, 
restrain,  retain,  con- 
trol, manage  (an  affair), 
superintend,  work. 

BATA    ZIBUYANA,  do 

gently. 

BATA      HOBE,     Catch 

fish. 
BATA    HOPE,  be    a- 

sleep,  repose. 
BATA  MAPFUMO,  arm 

for  w  ar. 

BATA    MKUMBO,  WOO, 

court,  elope. 

ziBATA,  restrain 
oneself,  be  temper- 
ate. 

BATWA  nedoro,  be 
intoxicated. 

TSA     NO    BATA,   hold 

carefully. 
GuBata,    71.,    work,    busi- 
ness. 
mBata,   n.,  a   very  long 
stick,  walking  stick. 
Batabata,  v.,  (1)  do  hur- 
riedly; (2)  grope;  (B) 
flatter. 


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Bataxa,      v.,     grapple, 
wrestle,  be  across. 

MITI    YA     BATAXA  = 

thetreesare  dense. 
Batanidza,  v.  tr.,  cause 

to  wrestle,  grapple. 
Batidza,  v.  tr.,  make  or 

help  to  hold,  etc. 

BATIDZA  MOTO,  light 

a  fire. 
Batidzira,  v.  tr.j  help 

to  hold  for,  especially 

bear,  forbear. 
Batira,  v.  tr.,  hold  for, 

touch,  serve,  earn. 
Batisa,    V,    tr.,    set    to 

work,  support,  help  to 

carry,  hold. 

BATISA      HOPE,     lull 

to  sleep. 
Batisana,    v.,   do    hur- 
riedly, inciting,  help- 
ing   one    another    to 
work. 
Batjo,  poss.  pron.,  its; 
.see  "  Notes." 
MBATO,\n.,  (1)   tweezers," 


>:) 


tjiBato,  /     vice,       tongs ; 
(2j  handle  of  a  knife ; 
(3)  surety. 
riBato,  n.,  bottom   of    a 

vessel. 
maBatu,  71.,  buttocks. 
Batwa,  pojis.  of  Bata, 
mBaw^a,  71.,  cold. 

OU    NEMBAWA,   it  is 

cold. 
riBava,  71.,  lock  of  a  gun. 
ruBave,  71.  (RuAiVE),  cha- 
meleon. 
Bawo,  poss.  pron.^  its, 

their ;  see  '*  Notes." 
Baya,  r.,  (1)  thrust  into 
something,  prick,  stick 


with  needle,  pierce, 
poke,  gore,  stab ;  (2) 
make  war,  invade. 
Bayana,  v.,  (1)  tight, 
strike,  stab  one  a- 
nother;  (2)  be  brave, 
be  a  good  fighter. 
Bayira,      v..      sacrifice 

(kill  for). 
Bayirira,  r.,  stick  into, 
fix  into. 
bayirira    bango= 
fix  the   stake  (in 
the  ground). 
Bayo,  poss.  proji..  their, 
its;  see  "Notes." 
tjiBayo,    71.,  (1)    file;    (2) 
"stitch"  in  the  side, 
stabbing  pain  in  the 
side. 
mBayu,  71.,  anger,  rage. 
nembayu,     quarrel- 
some. 
Baywa,  v.  pass,  of  Baya. 
Baza,  see  Bazha. 
maBazha,  71.,  work,  a  task. 
Bazha,     v.,     hide,     see 
Banda. 
ruBazha,     71.,     encl(^ure, 
flat  space,  yard. 
mBazu,  71.,  «ee  Banzu. 
Bazura,    v.,    see   Ban- 

zura. 
Bazwo,     poss.     pron., 
their ;  see  "  Notes." 
tjimBe,  71.,  spur  of  a  cock, 
hence  of  a  horseman. 
mBeua,  71.,  mouse. 
mBeukhe,  7i.,    dumb  per- 
son. 
Bbbbdzbra,  t7.,  bleat. 
Bbbura,  v.,  shave. 
Bkdu,  poss.  pron.,  our  ; 
see  "  Notes." 


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Bedzks(}A,   r.,  cut  into 
strips  (as  meat,  skin). 
iBembo,  n.,  mucus. 
uiBemfu,  w.,  lunatic. 
Benda,  i\  t7\,  cut  notch 
in  tlie  ear. 
iuBende,  n.,  gap  left  by 
breakage,  a  notch ;  also 
the  piece  broken  or  cut 
away. 
riBendekete,  71.,  shoulder 

blade. 
iuBendi,    n.,     see     riBe- 

NDE. 

Bendwa,  pass,  of    Be- 
nda. 
Benga,  v.  (Peng a),  dis- 
like, hate,  loathe. 
Bengana,   v.,  hate    one 
another. 
riBengo,    71.,    headstrong 

man. 
ruBengo,  71.,  pancreas. 
Bkhyu,  2^oss.pr(m.,  your ; 
see  "  Notes." 
RiBENZf,  71.,  (1)  lazy  person, 
sluggard ;     (2)     obsti- 
nate, headstrong  per- 
son ;    (3)   fierce,   wild, 
mad,  crazy  person. 
riBepe,  71.,  eggshell,  any- 
thing of  the  shape  of 
a  half  eggshell. 
riBepu,  n.,  a  sigh. 

PFURA  bepu,  sigh. 
iBere,  71.,  see  tjiPere. 
Berega,     v.,     (1)     bear 
young,  produce  fruit, 
be  fruitful;  (2)  carry 
a  child  in  a  skin  at  the 
back. 
Berenga,   v.,  (1)  count, 
reckon,  read ;   (2)   be- 
ware. 


riBerere,  71.,  verandah. 
Beru,  adv.,  yet,  still. 
a     ndi    beru    nda 
FAMBA,  I    do   not 
yet  go. 
Berudza,     see     Buru- 

TSA. 

Besa,  v.  fr.,  light  (a  fire), 
ignite. 
tjiBeso,71.,  fireplace,hearth. 
riBeta,  71.,  dew. 

DYA  BETA,  "eat  the 
dew,"     of     cattle 
going  out  to  pas- 
ture in  the  early 
morning       before 
being  milked. 
mBeu,  ??.,  seed. 
Beza,  v.,  see  Bezha. 
iBezero,\71.,  chip,  shav- 
tjiBezero,J     ing  of  wood. 
Bezha,  v.  tr.,  carve. 
mBezho,  71.,  adze,  a  carv- 
ing tool. 
ka-mBezho,  n.,  a  small  carv- 
ing tool. 
Bf...,  seeBv...  or  Pf... 
Bha,  v.  int.,  dry  up. 
imBha,  n.,  dog. 

(Im-boga  =  Im-bua 

=  ]m-bha). 

huBha,  7?.   (hu-Mha),   axe 

used   in   hunting,  the 

so-called  "  battle-axe." 

Bhabhata,  v.  int.,  break 

out  in  sores. 
Bhaira,    v.,    see    Bha- 
rira. 
imBhakadzi,  71.,  bitch. 
imBhakwizi,  71.,  otter. 
uimBhamanga,  71.,  wild  cat. 
Bhanya,  v.  tr.,  break  in 
pieces,   smash,    crush, 
dash      down,       burst 


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bounds,  break  through 

fence. 
BiiAxzKJA,    V.    int.,    be 

broken       in       pieces, 

smashed. 
Bhaxyidzira,      v.     tr., 

squeeze,  crush,  smash. 

BHAXYIDZIRA     BOKO, 

squeeze  the  hand 
painfully  in  hand- 
shaking. 

Bhaorixga,  v.  tr.,  per- 
vert. 

Bharira,  v.  int.,  explode. 

BHARIRA   MESO,  look 

wildly. 
Bhata,  v.  int.,  disappear, 
hide. 
KABHATA,  privatelj'. 
Bhatira,  v.,  hide  from, 

seek  refuge  from. 

Bhato,  n.,  see  bh-Ato. 

riBhb,  n.    (i-mhe),    sweet 

reed,  sugar-cane. 
tjiBhere,      71.,     see     tji- 
Bhyere. 

BHERFX5ETA,       }v.      talk, 
BHKREdETEflA,/      SpCak, 

chat,  address  publicly, 
preach  (Reba). 

Bhereoetera,  v.,  inter- 
pret (=sp3ak  for). 

Bhibhinya,  v.  int.,  be 
bright,  glisten. 

Bhila,!  r.  int.,  eat,  help- 

BiiiRA,/     ing       pneself 

with  one's  fingers. 
iBhisa,  n.,  flour. 

Bhisa,  v.,  take  away ;  «ee 

BiSA. 

mBiiishit,  n.   (Mnr-Izhu), 
hu8ks,osp.mealy  husks. 
Bhititioa,  v.,  fly  about, 
of  dust. 


Bhowa,    n.,   mushroom, 
see  UwA. 
riBhye,  n.,  a  stone,  in  jo^, 
hailstones,  beads,  shot 
(originally  iBue). 

IBHYEMOTO,  flint. 

tjiBhyere,  n.,  child,  especi- 
all}^  a  little  girl. 
RiBi,  n.  (BiPiTO),  shoulder. 
BiDiRiGA,  v.,  be  restless. 
mBidzo,  n.,  barm. 
BiGA,   V.    tr.,   (1)    place, 
put,  appoint,   put   by, 
reserve;  hence  conceal, 
hide,  bury  (the  dead) ; 
(2)  cook. 
BlGIDZIRA,\v.      tr.,      (1) 
BiGijiLA,   j     catch  rain 
falling    in    pots  ;     (2) 
provide;  (3)  bear,  for- 
bear. 
BiGIRA,  V.  tr.  (BiGA),  put 
by  for,   preserve    for, 
cook  for. 
RiBiGO,    7?.,    company    (of 
soldiers),    division    of 
army,  a  troop. 
TjiBiGWA,  n.,   pain   in  the 
side,  "  stitch." 
BiHA,   V.   int.,  spring  a 
leak. 
maBikwa,  71.,  gunpowder. 
mBiLA,     71.     (mbira),     (1) 
*'  piano " ;      (2)      rock 
rabbit. 

MBILA       YEDORO,       a 

small  quantity  of 
beer. 
RuBiLO,  n.,  speed. 
RiBiMA,  7?.,  reed  buck. 
BiMBA,     r.,     be     happy, 
merry,  glad ;  hence,  be 
satisfied  with  oneself, 
conceited. 


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Bog 


BiHBiRA,  «.,  rejoice  in, 

i.e.    where     the    sun 

delight  in. 

vanishes. 

BiMBisA,    V.   tr.,    please 

RuBiRO,  71.   (BiLO),   speed. 

another. 

rapidity. 

BiNDA,  V.  tr.,  chip. 

mBiru,  71.,  a  prop,  support. 

BiNDiKA,)  v.,  put  tail  be- 
BiNiRA,  /    tween    legs 

stay. 

BiSA,    V.    (Bvisa),    take 

(of  dogs). 

away,    take    off,    take 

BiNGA,  v.,  seek  out,  look 

out,   bring    forth,  ex- 

for. 

tract,   extricate,    clear 

RiBiPiTO,  71.,  shoulder. 

away,  carry  away,  de- 

BiRA,    V.     (BVIRA),      (1) 

grade   (from   office  or 

boil,  sputter  in  boiling;, 

rank). 

effervesce,  ferment ;  (2) 

BISA          ROPA  =   let 

go  out  of  sight,  vanish, 

blood. 

sink  down,  set,  of  the 

BISA       RURIMI  =  put 

sun  ;  cf.  WiRA. 

out  the  tongue. 

iBiRA,   7i.,  smelting  fur- 

HADZI     I      NO      BISA 

nace. 

MKAKA  =  the     cow 

mBika,  71.,  musical  instru- 

takes   away    her 

ment. 

milk. 

mBirapi,  71.,  groin. 

RiBiSE,  71.,  water  melon. 

Biri,  adj.,  two,  both. 

BiSHE, )  adj.  (Mbisi),  un- 

riBiri,  71.,  iron  mine. 

Bisi,    /  ripe,  half  cook- 

MuBiRi,\7i.,     body,      sub- 
mBiri,/     stance. 

ed  or  raw. 

mBisi,   n,  quagga,  zebra. 

MBIRI          WOMUTI  = 

horse,  mule,  donkey. 

trunk  of  tree. 

mBiti,  71.,  otter. 

mBiribiri,  71.,   (1)   praise, 

mBiya,  71.,  wooden  bowl, 

glory  ;       (2)      chasm, 

basin. 

gully,    ravine,    banks 

ka-mBiya,  71.,  a  little  wooden 

of  a  river;  c/.  Bira, 

bowl. 

KURUMBIRA. 

RuBiZHO,  71.,  line  of  men, 

BiRiDZA,   V.  tr.  (Bira), 

flank  (horn)  of  army. 

boil. 

ITA  RUBIZHO,    stand 

BiRiMA,  V.  int.,  be  saucy. 

in  line. 

mischievous,          play 

mBizi,  71.,  see  mBisi. 

tricks. 

BoBODA,  v.,  suppurate. 

mBirimi,  71.,  a  braggart,  a 

BoDHLORA,  v.,  see  Bvo- 

mischievous  fellow. 

DHLORA. 

BiRiRA,   V.   int.    (Bira), 

BoFU,  adj.,  blind. 

sink  into,  vanish  into ; 

RiBoFU,  71.,  blind  man. 

hence  be  displeased. 

JMBoGA,  71.,  dog. 

guBirirazuba,    71.,    west. 

Bog  A,  v.,  see  Boka. 

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BoGESA,   v.,   see  Boke- 

SA. 

BoHWE,    adj.  (Mohwb), 
left  hand. 
RuBoHWE,  11.,  left  handed- 


U     NORUBOHWE=he 

is  left  handed. 
BoKA,     V.     tr.     (Boga), 

thank,  applaud,  praise, 

rejoice. 
BoKEGA,  V.  int.,  grateful. 
BoKESA,    V.  tr.,    please, 

cause  to  rejoice. 

RUBOKO,    n.    (pi.    MABOKO), 

arm,  hand,  elephant's 
trunk. 

EDZA    MABOKO,    clap 

the  hands. 
TORA  BOKO,  console. 
BOMA,   V.  tr.,    soil  with 

dirt. 
BoMBA,  v.,  (1)  be  debili- 
tated ;  (2)  moan,  groan. 
RiBoMBARUMi,    n.,     black- 
smith. 
BuBoMBO,  n.,  cream. 

BOMBOLA,      V.      (BOMBA), 

moan,   groan    because 

of. 
BoMELA,  v.,  see  Boma. 
Bom  I'M  BA,     n.     (iMba), 

household. 
Bon  A,  f.,  see,  notice,  look, 

discover,  beware,  take 

heed,  oversee. 
BoNA(iARA,)r.,     appear, 
BoNEiSA,     /   be  visible. 
BoNEGWA,   V.  pass.,    be 

plain,  distinct,  evident. 
BoNEKA, «/'.,  preserve,  take 

care  of. 
BoNESA,  v.,  reveal,  over- 
see, superintend. 


BoNDA,  v.,  strike. 
RiBoNDE,  n.,  sleeping  mat. 
iBoNDO,  n.,  old  dry  grass. 
Bong  A,  v.,  .see  Boka. 

GUBONGA,  71.,  joy. 
mBongo,  n.,  princess. 
mBonje,  n.,  abscess. 
BooRA,  V,,  see  Blrura. 

RlBOI'03IA,l7l.      (MOPOMA), 

paBopoma,/      cataract, 
waterfall. 
Bopoma,  v.,  chat,  gossip, 
cause    droning    sound 
of  gossip  like  the  noise 
of  a  distant  waterfall. 
Bora,  v.,  decay,  rot,  be 
"  high  "  (of  meat). 
mBora,  }  n.  (Bola,  Mora), 
ruBora,  {     sting  of  a  bee. 
Borera,  v.,  be  fruitful, 
fertile. 
mBoro,  n.,  penis. 

MBORO  WBPFUTI,gun 

nipple,  trigger. 
iBoROM  A,  n.,  underground 
bee. 
RiBoTA,  71.,  (1)  dough  made 
of      ground       cooked 
mealies    and    honey  ; 
(2)  waterj'  porridge. 
mBotana,  n.,  calf. 
iBou,  71.  (iMou),  cow. 
Bu,  prefix  and  pron.,  it ; 
see  "  Notes." 
mBu,  n.,  corn  hole,  or  pit 

in  the  kraal. 
mBuba,  71.,  food  for  a  jour- 
ney. 
RiBuBB,ln.,    spider,    esp, 
TjiBuBE,/     the    trap -door 
spider.     Used  also  of 
the  cobweb. 
BuBURA,  V.   int.  (Teb.), 
groan,  moan, complain. 


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BrBUZA,  V.  tr.j  crowd 
around  (of  flies). 

BUDA,  V.  come  out,  go 
out,  leave,  quit,  ger- 
minate, rise  (of  the 
sun),  prepare  for  war, 
gather  (of  the  clouds). 
ouBuDAZHUBA,  n.,  east, 
sunrising. 

Bl'dhlu,  adj.j  naked, 
empty. 

BuDiDZA,  V.  tr.,  let  out, 
bring  out,  abort. 

BuDiGA,  V.  ird.,  burst  out 
from. 

BuDZA,  V.  tr.,  tell,  de- 
clare, bear  witness, 
testify,  preach, explain, 
inform,  direct,  com- 
mand. 
mBudzana,  n.,  lamb,  kid, 
the  young  of  all 
animals. 

RIBuDZI,    n.     (cf.     BU-DZl), 

pumpkin,   small    wild 
variety,  vegetable  mar- 
row. 
mBudzi,  n.,  goat. 

BUDZIRA,      \v.  tr.  (BUD- 

BUDZIRIRA,/  za),  tell, 
to  tell  about,  bear  wit- 
ness to,  testify  for, 
complain  of. 

BuDZiSA,  V.  tr.,  tell  em- 
phatically, truly. 
RuBuDZO,  n.,  law. 
iBuHA,    n.,    falling    log 
snare  in  a  fence. 

BuHiOA,  v.,  see  Pishiga. 

BuHUGWA,  V.  dep.,  cut 

the  ears  to  insert  rings. 

mBuhwa,    n.  (cf.  Buba), 

food   provision  for  a 

journey. 


BujA,  v.,  see  Budza. 
BujiSA,  v.,  see  Budzisa. 
Buka,  v.,  see  Boka. 
Bukashaba,  n.,  see  bu- 

Kashaba. 
Bumba,    v.    tr.    (Teb.), 

mould,  model. 
Bumbidziua,  v.  tr.,  com- 
press, squeeze. 
riBumbulu,  n.,  egg. 
mBumbuluzana,  n.,  ball, 

any  round  thing. 
iBumburo,  n.,  a  ball. 
BuMBURUGA,  V.  int.,  roll 
along. 
tjimBumbuuungwana,  n.,  a 
ball. 
iBume,  n.,  see  iBumulo. 
iBumu,  n.,  head  ornament 

of  a  married  woman. 
iBumulo,  n.,  wild  dog. 
riBuna,  n.,  a  girl  past  the 

age  of  puberty. 
RiBuNA,  assembly. 

ITA     BUNA,    to    as- 
semble. 
BUNDANA,  v.,  fight. 
RiBuNDU,  n.,  the  attitude 
of  attention. 

ITA  BUNDU,  stand  at 
attention,    or     in 
line. 
iBuNDU,   n.,    a   knot    in 

wood. 
mBundu,      n.,      channel, 
ditch,  furrow. 
BuNGA,  n.,  see  buNga. 
mBunga,  n.   (Bunkana), 

crowd. 
riBungubungu,    n.,    the 

cobra. 
mBungwb,    see    mPung- 

WE. 

Bunkana,  v.  int.,  collect, 


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Bas 


I 


assemble,  crowd,  accu- 

BURIDZA   NUMBU,  tO 

mulate. 

abort. 

Bunk  AN  I DZ  A,  v.  tr.^  col- 

BuRiGA, V.  intr.,  to  come 

lect,     gather,      raise 

out,  burst  out  from. 

troops. 

RiBuRU,   71.,  tumour,   ab- 

BuNKANiRA, V.  tr.^  crowd 

scess. 

around  (as  flies). 

BuRUGATA,  V.  int.,  roll 

TjiBuNU,  71 ,  rump,  lumbar 

about. 

regions,     loin,    waist. 

TjiM-BuRUGWA,  n.,  see  tjim- 

small  of  the  bark. 

BURUNGA. 

BUNUMUN  YUjOJJ.,  naked, 

BuRUGA,  )  V.  int.,  (1)  de- 
BuRUKA,  S      scend,      go 

empty. 

Bur  A,  v.,  go  our,  come 

down,  come  down,  get 

out,  or  be  out,  e.g., 

down,    dismount;    (2) 

BUR  A     MEKE= raise 

break  a  law. 

an  alarm,  or  ap- 

BuRUKiRA, V.  int.,  come 

plause. 

down  to,  alight  on. 

BURA  HARi= remove 

BuRUKiDZA,  V.  tr.,  lower. 

the  pot. 

let  down,  send  down. 

BURA  MOTO  =  take  off 

BuRUNGA,      ^v.,       be 
BURUNGANA,/     rouud, 

some  fire. 

ZHUBA   I   NO  BURA  = 

like  a  ball,  or  a  circle. 

it  is  a  clear  sky. 

MNWEDZI    U    NO  BU- 

maBura,   n.    (ma-bu-Ra), 

RUNGA,  the  moon 

viscera,  intestines. 

is  full. 

tjlBura,  71.  (mBambayira), 

tjimBurunga,    "^  71.,  a  round 

sweet  potato  (white). 

iBuRUNGA,     ^      thing,  a 

BuRAYA,    V.     tr.,    kill. 

tjimBurungwa,)      ball,      a 

murder,     afflict,    vex, 

bullet,    a   loaf  of    to- 

illtreat, hurt,  torment, 

bacco. 

damage  anything. 

BuRURA,    V.     tr.,    bore. 

TjiBuKi,  )  n.,    hole,  orifice, 
iBuui,  \      gap,  eye  of    a 

puncture,  penetrate. 

mBururidzo,  (  ,,     o„,w»,. 
MBimuRU,     '}"m  auger. 

needle,   pass  in  hills. 

opportunity. 

BURURUGA,     V.      (PURU- 

MABURi,  a    net  for 

ruoa),  flap  wings,  fly. 

catching  game. 

BURUTSA,    V.    (BuRUKA), 

mBithi,  71.,  sharle,  shadow. 

let  down,  lower  (of  the 

shelter ;     hence    um- 

sky). 

brella. 

fiOMBB     lYO    YA    KA 

BuRiDZA,  V.  ir.  (Bura), 

BURUTSA      MKAKA 

bring  out,  bring  forth. 

=  that    cow     has 

produce,  pull  out,  de- 

given (her)  milk. 

grade  from  office. 

BusHiOA,  see  Pishiga. 

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mButana,  n.,  calf. 
iBuTE,  71.   (c/.  the  more 
usual  BUTSi),mist,  fog. 

IBUTE       EMVURA    = 

Steam. 

BuTAMU,  see  buTamu. 

BuTJi,  see  bu-Tji. 

BuTjiRA,  v.,  clap  hands. 

BuTSA,  see  Budza. 
mButsa,  n.,  womb. 

BuwA,  V.  tr.,  plaster, 
daub,  smear  ttoor,  close 
up  pot  with  dung  as  in 
cooking. 

BuwANA,  V.  int.,  recline. 
mBuwana,      71.,      white 
crane. 

BuYA,  V.  int.^  come,  ap- 
proach. 
mBuya,  91.,  mercy,  kind- 
ness. 

BuYANA,      >ac7/.,  good, 

BuYANANA,  \  pleasant, 
nice,  smooth. 

BuzA,  V.  tr.,  bring,  fetch. 

BuzwA,  v.,  see  Bvunza. 

BvA,  V.  int.  (cf.  Pfa), 
come,  occur,  happen, 
come  up  (of  plants). 

ZHUBA    RI     NO    BVA, 

the  sun  is  rising. 
MOTO  U  NO  BVA  =  the 
fire  burns. 

A   NO   BVA   MAKUSI  = 

the      animal 
changes    its    coat 
{lit.    the    hair 
comes). 
BVAZHUBA,  sunrise. 

BVIRIRAZHUBA,  SUn- 

set. 
BVAPANU,  get  out! I 
BVA-KA-DARO,     cha- 
racter. 


MA-M-BvABVA,    7?.,    dress,    or 
"  tails  "  of  men. 
BvARA,  v.,  dress,  adorn 

the  person. 
BvARiGA,  v.,    come    off 
(as  hair). 
MABvARUBVARU,     71.      (ma- 

Bvebve),  rags. 

BVARUGA,  V  (BvARURA), 

be  torn. 
BvARURA,   V.  tr.,    tear, 
rip,  cut  through,  slit. 
maBvebve,  71.,  tatters,  rags. 
RiBvENE,  n.,  baboon. 
RiBvi,  71.,  elbow,  knee. 
BviGA,  V.  tr.  (Bva),  shut 
(the  door). 

BVIGIRA  PAZHE,  shut 

out. 
BviLiLA,  v.,  see  Bvirira. 
BviMiRA,  v.,  spring  up, 

of  water. 
BviNZA,    V.    int.,    ooze, 
dribble,  spring  a  leak. 
BVINZA  MATE,  drib- 
ble from  the  mouth. 
BviRA,    V.    (Bva)    come 
to,  come  from,  begin 
at. 

BVIRA  MATE,  dribble 
from  mouth. 

BVIRIRA,    V.   (BvIRA)    (1) 

spring  up  of  water, 
bubble;  (2)  own  to, 
acknowledge,  permit. 

BviSA,  v.,  see  i3i«A. 

BvisiRA,  V.  tr.,  pa5^ 

BVISIRA        MOSWA  = 

pay  a  debt. 
BviSKWA,  V.  (Bva),  be 

withdrawn. 
BvoDHLORA,  v.,   pierce, 

penetrate. 

BVODHLORA      NZEBB 


fiFO 


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Bza 


-  cut  holes  in  the 
ears. 
BvoxGA,         Vv.,   defile, 
BvoxGODZA,  J     stir   up 
water  defiling  it. 

RBGA     GU     BVOXGO- 
DZA MVURA,  Tl  NO 

MNWA  =  do  not 
disturb  the  water 
we  will  drink. 

BvoRixYOXGA,  v.,  stir 
up,  as  the  fire. 

BvowoRA,  ?;.,  see  Bvo- 

DHLORA. 
BVUBANIDZA,  V.  tr.,  COU- 

fuse,  confound. 
BvuBURA,    V.    int.,    go 
further,  beyond. 

BVUBVUDZA,   V.  {Cf.   VU- 

GUDZa),  bent  or  shake 
(a  blanket,  etc.). 
BvrGUTA,  i\  (Pfugu- 
DZA),  break  up  a  sur- 
face, as  in  drawing  a 
tree  over  the  ground, 
hence  to  harrow. 

MAPFUNDB       A       KA 
BVUGUTWA  =  the 

corn  is  weevil- 
eaten. 

BvuMA,  V.  int.,  consent, 
be  willing,  assent. 

BvL'MBUKiRA,  «.,  attack. 

BVI'MBURUDZA,  V.  (PfU- 

oudza),  to  foul,  defile. 
BvuMBURU,  adj.,  yellow, 
orange  colour. 

BVUMBirRUPFUMBURU 

=  bright  yellow. 

BVUMIDZA,    V.    (BVUMA), 

persuade. 

BVUMIRA,      V.     (bVUMA), 

assent    to,   agree    to, 
allow,  sanction,  own, 


acknowledge,    confess 
(be  penitent),  submit, 
obey. 
BvuMiRAXA,  V.  int.,  agree 
with  one  another. 

BVUXARA,  V.  {cf.  PfUXA), 

change  colour,  be  dim. 

BvuxDA,  v.,  shake,  quake, 

shiver     from     fright, 

cold  or  fever,  tremble. 

RiBvuxDE,    71.,     see    ma- 

PFUXDE. 

BvuxDURA,  V.  int.,  be 
conceited. 

BvuxGUDZA,  V.  tr.,  an- 
noy, bother. 

BvuNYA,   V.   int.,    draw 
up,  gather  together. 
bvuxya      zwito  = 
draw  up  the  limbs. 

BvuNZA,  V.  tr.,  (1)  ask, 
question,  enquire,  ex- 
amine ;  (2)  govern, 
rule. 

BvuNZANA,  V.  question 
one  another,  consult. 

BvuRA,  V.  tr.,  strip  off 
bark  or  hair,  clear 
road. 

BvuRiGA,  11.  int.,  come 
off,  as  hair. 

BvuRUDZA,  V.  tr.,  dis- 
miss. 

BvuTA,  V.  tr.,  snatch, 
take  from  by  force. 

BvuTiRA,  V.  tr.,  snatch 
for,  from,  at,  etc. 

BvUTiRHWA,  V.  pass,  of 

BVUTIRA. 

BvuzA,  v.,  see  Bvunza. 
iBwembe,  n.,  scurvy  of 

goats. 
BzALA,  V.  tr.  (Zwara), 

sow  seed. 


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Dan 


D 

Da,  v.  tr.  (pass,  diwa), 
like,  love,  desire.  In 
Karanoa  the  verb  da 
=  to  wish,  may  in 
some  instances  be  con- 
sidered as  an  aux., 
nearly  =  Kaffir  (Teb.) 
NGA,  e.g.  U  NO  DA  (gu) 
GARA  =  he  wishes  to 
remain. 
ziDA,  be  selfish. 
inDa,  n.,  louse. 

rjSl;}»-.  habit. 

Da,  conj.,  if. 
maDabavula,  n., eaves  of  a 
hut. 
iDabhye,  w.,  pot  clay. 
Dabira,  v.  int.,  (1)  pay 
attention,  attend,  an- 
swer a  call,  take  heed ; 
(2)  own,  acknowledge, 
consent  to,  agree  to. 
riDabuna,  71.,  kaross. 
Dada,   v.,   be  arrogant, 
conceited. 
uDadb,  n.  (Tate),  father, 

uncle,  master. 
buDadb,  71.,  bow  (for  shoot- 
ing). 
maDadeguru,    71.,     ances- 
tors. 
Dagwira,  v.  tr.,  crack 

(a  whip). 
Daiga,  v.,  see  Tayiga. 
riDaku,  n.  (riTaku),  gun 

stock. 
nDalimane,7i.,  lung  sick- 
ness of  cattle. 


Dama,  i\  tr.,  narrate. 
riDama,  71.,  (1)  account  of 
an  incident,  message, 
command,  plan,  word, 
scheme  ;  (2)  the  cheek 
of  the  face. 

MADAM  A,  news. 
damagwaro,  truth, 
true  account. 
nDambi,  7z.,  wild  cat. 
riDambidamrobi,   \n., 
riDambidzamrobi,  J  stork. 
Dambuga,  v.,  fall  off,  as 

hair. 
Dana,  v.  tr.,  call,  call 
for,  demand,   require, 
invite,  summon. 

DANA    NENYADZI,   tO 

make  ashamed. 
maDana,  71.,  in  the  phrase. 

ITA        MADANA,        be 

skilful. 
iDANANA,?i.,femalechild. 
muDanda,  \  n.,  beam,   log, 
tjiDanda,  >     pole,      post, 
riDanda,  )      bar  of  wood. 
iDanda,  n.,  seed  of  pump- 
kin. 
riDandazi,  n.,  cobweb. 
riDandemtande,  n.  (iHa- 
ndemtande),     spider, 
cobweb. 
riDandatsiwa,  n.,  lake. 
riDandira,  71.,  cobweb. 
Danena,  v.  tr.,  open,  as 
a  hen  opens  an  egg. 
riDanga,  n.  (mu-dung  we), 
(1)     an     enclosure,    a 
kraal,    a    circle;     (2) 
that  contained,  viz.  a 
herd,      drove,     flock ; 
hence  crowd,  company, 
troop;   (3)  (riNanga,) 
pumpkin. 


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tjiDanga,     n.,     (1)     small 
kraai;   (2;  the  Tebele 
head-ring  of  Amado- 
da. 
muDaxgwe,   w.,   the    first- 
born. 
riDangwe,  71.,  a  row  of 
things. 
Danidza,  v.  tr.  (dana), 
cause      to     call,    call 
aloud,  shout,  proclaim, 
give  a  name  to. 
iDantire,  n.  (Dade),  bow 
(the  weapon). 
riDapi.  n.,  water  rat,  or 

large  mouse. 
riDara,  n.,  a  stage,  esp. 
that  erected  for  watch- 
ing gardens ;   may  be 
used  for  ''  table  "  and 
"  bedstead." 
nDara,  n.,  grass,  old,  dry. 
nDar  AMA,  n.,gold,  money. 
riDara,  n.(BU-TARi),iron. 
nDarira,    71.,    (1)    brass, 
copper;     (2)    armlets, 
bracelets. 

DaRO,    v.    (DAYO,  NARO), 

(c/.  Teb.  l^o),  say,  af- 
firm. 

ZWA  KA  DARO=it  is 

said  =  that  is  so. 
BA    BE    DAYO=they 

said  (so). 
DARO  DZIDZE,  raisc 
a  quarrel. 
iDaro,  n.,  dispute,  con- 
tention. 

ITA  DARO,       )  di.s- 
itana  DARO,/   pute, 

wrangle. 
NEDARo,  contentious. 
DARoi»ARO,   continu- 
ally. 


iDataba,  ??.,  chin. 
Dawira,  see  Dabira. 
Dayo,  see  Daro. 
runDaza,  see  ruNdaza. 
riDebb.  71.,  dam  of  water. 
iDebhe,    ]  71.,  blanket  of 
iDebhye,  f     skin. 
nDebvu,  7i.,  beard,  mous- 
tache. 
maDede,  72.,  the  prone  posi- 
tion, on  the  back. 

GU    ITA    MADEDE,   tO 

lie  on  the  back. 
Dedera,  v.  (dodera),  be 
cold,  cold  from  ague, 
to  have  "  the  shakes," 
tremble. 
Dedza,  see  Tedza. 
uDedza,  71.  (uLeza),  God. 
Defu,  see  Refu. 
Dehenya,    see   Tjetje- 
NYA,  hatch. 
riDehenya,  7?.,  skull. 
Dbma,  adj.,  black,  dark 

blue. 
iDembo,)       ^i_..t 

iDeme,  71.,  piece,  bit,  esp. 
a  bit  of  broken  cala- 
bash. 
riDemo,  )  71.,     axe,     adze, 
kaDemo,)'     cutting  tool. 
NDfifJA,  71.,  beer  basket. 
iDbnda,^71.        (iTbnda), 
tjiDenda,/     catarrh. 
mDendb,     77.,     string    of 

beads. 
riDbnde,)  77.,  a   calabash, 
nDbndeJ   both  tlje  vege- 
table,   and     the    dry 
skin  used    as    a  ves- 
sel. 
tjiDbndb,    a    small    cala- 
bash. 

T 


Den 


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Dim 


Dendeluoa,  v.  int.  (De- 
rera),     slope     down- 
wards of  ground. 
nDendelugo,    7^.,   down- 
ward slope  of  ground. 
riDendere,  7?.,  fowl  coop, 
nest,   a  kind   of  cage 
makeof  bark  and  twigs 
for    the     carriage    of 
fowls. 
iDendu,  w.,  beeswax. 
riDenenga,     n.     (riDe- 
henya),  skull. 
Denera,  v.  int.,  sprout, 
come  up  (of  plants). 
riDenga,  71.,  roof,  frame- 
work of  the  roof,  the 
tent  of  a  waggon,  the 
sky. 
guDenga  gu...  ]  prep.,  up- 
muDenga  mu...  >  on,  above, 
paDbnga  pa...  )  over. 
Deng  A,  adv.,  up  on  high. 
iDengu,     n.,      large    or 
small   basket,    plaited 
or  sewn. 
maDeni,  71.,  small  bushes. 
Denutsa,  v.  int.,  (1)  miss 
the  way ;  (2)  rest. 
riDepo,  n.,  see  Tepa. 
nDere,    71.,    beetle,     and 
generally,  an  insect. 
Deredza,  v.  tr.,  (1)  cause 
to   slope   downwards ; 
(2)   despise,    contemn, 
disdain. 
Derera,    v.    int.,  slope 
downwards      of      the 
ground. 
Deruga,)  v.  int.  (1)  de- 
Deruka,  j     scend,    step 
down,  alight ;  (2)  slope 
downwards     of      the 
ground. 


Derukira,  v.,  alight  on, 

descend  to. 
Deruna,    v.    int.,    run, 

gallop. 
nDesw^i,  71.,  see  nTeswi, 
a  sharpened  point. 
Dhla,  see  Dya.     There 
are  many  varieties  in 
the   pronunciation    of 
this  word,  Dhla,  Dya, 
Tya,  Thya,  Dska,  La. 
tjiDhla,  n.  (tjiDya),  thigh, 
leg,     hind-quarter    of 
meat. 
tjiDhlanumbo,  n.,  porcu- 
pine. 
ruDhli,  ??.,  right  side. 
Dhligwa,)  pass,     of 
Dhlirwa,  j       Dhla. 
Dhllsa,  see  Dyisa. 
Dhliwa,  pass,  of  Dhla. 
Di,  see  Tl 
nDibanswipili,    n.,    see 

DiMANSWIPILI. 

guDibi,  see  guTibi. 
nDibuwana,  71.  (iHana), 

fear. 
iDiDiNGWE,  71.,  cheetah. 
DiGA,         [v.  int.    (Da), 
DiGANWA, )    be  amiable. 
DiGiDiGi,  adj.,  little. 
RiDiGiTA,  n.,  antbear. 
RiDiGiTi,  71.,  perspiration. 
tjinDigwana,        7?.,        .see 
tjiNdigwana. 
iDiHWA,    71.,    grass,    old, 

dry. 
nDima,  71.  (Teb.),  strip  of 

garden. 
nDimanswipili,  71.,  leech. 
nDimha,  7?.,  a  musical  in- 
strument. 
nDimo,    71.,    garden    soil, 
earth. 


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Doe 


DiMPURA,    V.     (DiMURA), 

chop,  chop  off. 
DiMU«A,  V.  int.^  be  cut, 

torn,      chopped ;      be 

sorry. 
DiMURA,  V.  ^r.,  cut,  chop, 

break,  tear,  slit,  divide 

in  two ;  make  sorry. 

U   NO   DIMURA  MOYO 

WANGU= you  break 
my  heart. 

DIMURA  NYIGA  =  paSS 

through  a  country. 
DiMURANA,   V.  int.,  cut, 
break     one     another, 
make      one      another 
sorry. 
DiMURiRA,    V.     tr.,    cut 
for,  allot,  dedicate. 
RiDiMURO,  n.,  hatchet. 
iDixGALE,     n.,      spring 

hare. 
DiNi,  pron.  (Ndini),  how 
great;  {lit.  it  is  what). 
DiNiDZA,  V.  tr.,  trample 

on. 
nDinindi,  n.,  measles. 
Di.MRA,  v.,  see  Dinidza. 
DiRA,  V.  tr.,  pour  into, 
infect,  splash  a  person 
or   thing,  yield  fruit, 
pay  a  tax. 
DiRiDZA,  V.  tr.,  drench 
an  animal  with  medi- 
cine; irrigate. 
DiRiRA,    V.    tr.    (Dira), 
pour  out  for. 
maDiro,  71.,  confluence  of 
rivers. 
nDiro,   71.,  wooden  bowl 
or  vessel,  dish,   man- 
ger, trough. 
BuDiRO, )  n.,  barm,  yeast, 
MuDiRO, )      leaven. 


DiSA,   V.  tr.   (Da),  love 
much,   make   to  love, 
be  kind,  merciful. 
GuDiSA,  n.,  kindness. 
RiDisiGiRO,  71.,  a  spark. 
DiWA,  pass,  of  Da. 
iDiYE,  n.,  girl's  hut. 
maDo,  n.  (Du),  nettle. 
RiDoBA,  n.,  dew. 
nDobb,     n.     {cf.    iDoPE 
mRobe),(1)  fresh  dung; 
(2)  mildew,  damp. 
nDobha,    n.,    dry    dung, 
droppings    of     cattle, 
when  dry. 
mDobi,  n.,  bog. 
riDobo,  n.  (1)  speed,  swift- 
ness ;  (2)  rags. 
nedobo,  aclj.,  swift. 
iDoboro,   n.,    mud,   esp. 

black  mud. 
DoDERA,  v.,  see  Dedera. 
TjiDoDswo,  n.,  topknot. 
GuDoGA  GWEZHUBA,  sunset. 
iDomba,  n.,  dirt,  filth. 

nedomba,  adj.,  dirty. 
RiDoMBE, )  n.,    rock,     big 
riDombo,  [      stone,  hence 
a  fort,  a  place  of  re- 
fuge.     Large      beads 
are   sometimes  called 
Ma-dombe, 
iDomSwe,  n.,  biestings. 
nDomso,  ti.,  see  nDonzo. 
Dona,  iy.  int.,  drop,  drip, 

sprink  a  leak. 
iDoNA,  71.,  a  drop. 

RIDoNDO,         71.       (TONDO), 

thicket,  wood  country. 
RiDoxDOKo,  H.,  yolk  of  egg. 
iDonb,  71.,  «eeI)oSwE. 
Donbdza,  see  Donidza. 
Donbowa,  v.  (Dona),  ba 

wet  with  rain. 


Don 


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Dun 


iDoN<;o,  ]  n.(iToNGO),old, 

BuDuKU,  7?.,  smallness. 

MuDoNGO,  >  deserted  kraal 

DuKWANA,  (1)  V.  int.,  de- 

paDongo, J    or  garden. 

crease;  (2)  adj.,  small. 

DoNGORERA,  V.,  peep. 

narrow,  deficient,  easy. 

DoNiDZA,)  V.   tr.,  make 

young. 

DONISA,    f      wet,   satu- 

BUDUKWANA,   71.,    di7n.    of 

rate,    make    to    drop, 

BUDUKU. 

sprinkle,  bleed. 

DuKWANisA,   V.  tr.,  les- 

RiDoNJE, 71.,  raw  cotton, 

sen,  reduce,  diminish. 

cotton  yarn. 

iDuMBA,  n.,  (1)  drum  ;  (2) 

iDoNWE,  n.  (iDone),  drop, 

temporary    hut    built 

raindrop. 

in  the  garden. 

mDonzo,)  n.,  long  walk- 
nDonzo,!      ing  staff. 

nDumbi,  77.,  fame. 

nendumbi,  famous. 

iDoPE,   w.,  mud,  mortar. 

iDUMBU,  71.  (iTUMBU)   (1) 

clay  for  smearing. 

stomach  ;  (2)  faggot  of 

RiDoRA,  ?i.,   large    edible 

wood. 

grub  found  on  trees  in 

PANDUMBU     PEZUBA 

winter. 

= north. 

iDoRE,  r?.,  porcupine. 

mDumbu,  71.,  a  man  with  a 

iDoRO,  ??.,  beer. 

protuberant  stomach. 

BATWA     NEDORO,    be 

iDUMBURUDZI,    71.,    clump 

drunk. 

of  trees. 

nDoro,  n.,  buttermilk. 

nDumb,  71.,   ox,    bullock, 

tjinDoro,  72.,  button. 

bull  (male  of  any  ani- 

riDota, n.  (iEota),  ashes 

mal). 

(soap). 

Dun  A,  V.  int.,  swear. 

HURA  MADOTA,  clear 

DUNGUMIDZA,        V.         tv.. 

away  the  ashes. 

make  proud. 

K-DoTSB,  77.,  pea. 

ZWIDUNGUMIDZA,  be 

gr-'}..,.eeD... 

conceited,  proud. 
iDuNDULU,     n ,    country 

RuDsKi,  see  ruDhli. 

without  towns. 

RiDsKWi,  77.,  message. 

MUDUNGWE,  )    71.,    (1)    flock, 

nDungwe,)      herd, drove, 

maDu,  77.  (maDo),  nettle. 

nDubhye,  71.,  broth,  gravy, 

troop ;  (2)  row  or  pro- 

soup of  meat. 

cession  of  people,  line 

RuDuBO,  7i.,  temper  (good 

of    march,     flank     or 

or  bad). 

wing  of  an  Impi. 

iDuDU,  71,,  see  iDunu. 

iDuNi,  n.  (iDuRi),  stamp- 

T.TiDuDU, 71.,  smoking  horn. 

ing  block. 

tjinDudzi,  n.,  moth,  weevil. 

iDuNO,    n.    (iTuNO),^   a 

DUGWAN  A,  ^eeDUKWANA. 

slopingdown,  a  sloping 

DuHUMA,  see  Duruma. 

place. 

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Dza 


RiDuNU,  n.  (iTuNU),  dis- 
tance, interval,  the 
'*  veldt." 
maDunu,  n.,  especially 
open  country,  not 
wooded. 

FAMBA  MADrXU  OSB, 

roam  about. 

IDUNU  RA  KA  REBA  = 

a  gi-eat  distance. 
iDuNUMABVu,)  n.,  undu- 
RiDuNUMARA,  J       lation, 
rising,  or  elevation  of 
the  land. 
DuNUMARA,  V.  int.^  undu- 
late (of  land). 
iDuNUNOUDZA,  TO,,  duuce, 

idiot  (C/.  INUNGO). 

iDuNZi,  n.,  a  fly,  especi- 
ally wasp. 

iDuRA,  n.,  corn  bin. 

nDuramu,  71.,  (1)  a  charm ; 
(2)  truth,  straightness. 

GU         TI         DURAMO, 

straight. 
iDuRi,  n.y  stamping  block. 

DuRUGA,  V.  int.,  be  in  a 
poured  out  state,  un- 
laden. 

GU  DURUGA  MAKORI, 

the  clouds  unload 
themselves  =  rain 
at  the  commence- 
ment of  the  sum- 
mer, usually  in 
big  drops. 
DuRUMA,    V,    int.    (Du- 

huma),  canter. 
DuRURA,  V.  tr.,  pour  out, 

draw  out  (as  a  liquid), 

make  empty,  put  down 

a  load,  unload. 


DUSA,  V.  tr.,  draw  out, 
take  out,  pull  out,  de- 
grade      from       office, 
produce,  find  out,  dis- 
cover ;     carry     away, 
take  away. 
DusiKA,    V.    tr.,  recom- 
pense. 
iDuTO,  n.,  a  pile,  heap. 
maDuzi,  71.,  dung,  faeces. 

iDuzu,  71.,  a  blister. 
RuDuzwi,  71.,  beads. 

DUZWI  romnaba  = 
yellow  beads. 
Dya,  v.  (DHLA),eat,  feed, 
eat  away  as  an  ulcer, 
cost,  confiscate. 

DYA  MUNU,  confis- 
cate property, 
cheat. 

DYA  RIF. 
DYA  MAFA, 

tjiDya,  n.,  any  kind  of 
vessel,  basin,  jar,  plate, 
cuP)  J^^gj  basket. 

Dyisa,  v.  (1)  eat  raven- 
ously or  gluttonously; 
(2)  give  poison. 

Dza,  see  Edza. 

Dza,  past  tense  form  of 
pers.  pron.  Dzi,  they. 
ouDzA,     71.,    dawn,    early 

twilight. 
TjiDzA,  II.,    see    tjiDiila, 
thigh. 

DzABO,  po88.  pron.^ 
their ;  see  '*  Notes." 

DzABUOA,  r.,  see   Tsa- 

BUGA. 

DzADZiRiRA,      I'.,       see 

TSATSIRA. 

DZADZURA,  i\<r.,  lift  up. 

DzADZo,     poss.     pron.y 

their  ;  see  "  Notes." 


^J^;  I  inherit. 

iFA,) 


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Dzi 


DzADZWO,  poss,  pron., 
their ;  see  "  Notes." 

DzAKB,  poss.  pron.,  his, 
hers,  its ;  see  "  Notes." 

DzAKO,  (1)  adv.  indeed, 
really  ;  (2)  poss.  ])ron., 
thy;  see  "Notes." 

DzAMA,  V.  int.,  hide  one- 
self. 

DZAMNRA,  v.,  (TsAMNRA), 

be  discontented. 

DzANA,  v.,  play,  frolic, 
joke,  dance. 

iDzANGARiDZiMU,  71.,  mir- 
age. 

BzASGV, poss.pron.,my ; 
see  "  Notes." 

iDzANGU,  n.  (riShango), 
shoe. 

DzANYiRA,  V.  tr.,  chop 
up,  especially  of  meat. 

DZANYIDZIRA,         V.        tv. 

(Dzwanyidzira), 
squeeze,  crowd  around, 
compress,  press. 
DzARA,   v.,   see  Zhara, 

ZWARA. 

DzARO,  poss.  pron.,  its, 

their;  see  "Notes." 
DzATJO,  poss.  pron,  its; 

see  "  Notes." 
DzAwo,  poss.  pron.,  its, 

their;  see  "Notes." 
DzAYO,  poss  pron.,  its ; 

see  "  Notes." 
TJiDzAYO,    n.,    a    log,    an 

earth  stamper. 
DzEDU,  poss.  pron.,  our; 

see  "  Notes." 
DzEDZA,  v.,  see  Tedze- 

MUGA. 

iDzEGO,  n.,  rasp. 


DZENGEDZA,         V. 
TSENGEDZA. 


see 


buDzenye,  n.,  see  Tjenye. 

TJiDzERA,  n.,  blaze,  flame. 
iDzESE,    n.    (mJesb),    a 

wood. 
Dzi,  plur.   prefix    and 
pron.,     see     "Notes," 
sometimes  for  zwi. 

RuDzi,  71.,  kind,  variety, 
sort,  class,  species, 
breed,  quality,  rank, 
nation,  tribe,  family, 
relation. 

HuDzi,"^  71., pumpkin,  small, 

BuDzr,  3      wild  variety. 

MuDzi,  n.,  (1)  root,  fang  of 
tooth,  shoot  of  the 
pumpkin;  (2)  seed  of 
the  pumpkin,  may  be 
used  of  any  seed,  ber- 
ries, fruit. 
DziBA,  V.  (1)  come  to  an 
end,  terminate ;  (2) 
stop,  plug,  stanch 
(blood),  prevent ;  (3) 
know,  understand,  be 
capable,  experienced, 
confident ;  (4)  be  good, 
kind,  lenient,  humane, 
merciful  ;  pity  ;  (5) 
dodge,  fence,  ward  off, 
guard. 
DZiBAi  nombe  =  turn 
the  cattle. 

GuDziBA,  71.,  (1)  knowledge, 
capability  ;  (2)  depth, 
height;  (3)  kindness, 
compassion. 

RiDzTBA,  f  71.,  pool  in  river 

MuDziBA,  1      bed. 

DziBHA,  v.,  see  Dzipiwa. 

maDzibha,  71.,  mucus,  esp. 
from  nostrils. 
DziBiDZA,  v.,   see    Dzi- 

BISA. 


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Dzi 


DZIBIRA    V.   (DzIBA),   (1) 

terminate  for,  stop  (a 
road),  shut  (a  fence); 

(2)  defend,  protest, 
shield;  (3)  be  accus- 
tomed, do  habitually. 

WA    KA    DZIBIRA   OU 
SHUNYA  PA  MUSHA 

PANGU  =  he     used 
to  visit  me. 
DziBiRinzA,  V.  tr.  (Dzi- 
ba),  help  or  cause  to 
defend. 
TjiDziBiuo,  71.,  plug,  stop- 
per, stump  of  stalk  left 
on  the  pumpkin. 
DziBiDZA,  j  V.      (Dziba) 
DziBisA,   /     (1) prevent, 
stop  (act.),  hinder,  for- 
bid,  wean;  (2)    know 
well,  cause   to  know; 

(3)  make  accustomed 
to. 

DziBisiSA,  V.  tr.  (Dziba), 
know      well,       make 
known,  teach,  recom- 
mend, explain. 
DziBisisERA,  v.,  explain 
to,  recommend  to. 
RiiDziBO,  ??.,  pity. 
MuDziBO,  ( 71.,  see  tjiDzi- 
TjiDziBO,  }      biro. 
KiDziBO,7i ,  end,  boundary. 
PAMADZIBO,  corner. 
DziBUNiJRA,   V.  tr.,  dis- 
cover. 
DziozA,    w.,     (1)    learn, 
Btudy ;     (2)       annoy, 
worry,     molest,     tor- 
ment,   persecute,    op- 
press. 
nDzidzi,  71.,  otter. 
DziDZKiA,  V.  int.,  be  con- 
fused, worried. 


DziDZiMUGA,  V.  int.,st&rt 

in  sleep. 
DziDZiRA,      v.,      learn, 

study  (a  thing). 
DziDZisA,   V.  tr.,  teach, 

show,  instruct. 
m(u)Dzidzisi,  71.,  a  teacher, 

missionar3\ 
DziGA,  V.  int.  (1)  press, 

to  exercise    pressure ; 

(2)  go  deep,  take  root, 

stick  in. 
DziGAMA,  I',  int.,  becalm, 

civil,  brave,  faithful. 
DziGATiDZA,  see  DziGA- 

TISA. 
DZIGATIRA,     V.    (DzIGA), 

disappear,  be  out  of 
sight. 

Dzigatisa,  v.  tr. (DzlOA), 
screen  from  sight,  hide. 

Dzigatirhvva,  v.  jyass. 
(Dzigatira),  be  ob- 
scured, eclipsed,  hid- 
den. 

DZIGIDZIRA,  V.   (TSIOID- 

ziRA),  cause  to  press 
on,  press  heavily  on. 

DzioiDZAj'l  V.    tr.    (Tsi- 

DziGiRA,  /  gira),  press 
on,  press  up,  hence 
support  (as  a  pillar), 
bear. 

DziGiRiRA,  V.  int.  (Tsi- 
girira),  press  on,  press 
down  on,  keep  down 
to. 

DziGWA,  7?.,  be  hot. 

DziMA,  v.,  put  out,  go  out 
of  fire,  or  light. 

DziMBA,  7\,(1)  pain, ache, 
throb,  smart;  (2)  be 
downcast,  dejected, 
contrite. 


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Dzo 


GuDziMBA,  n.,  pain. 

maDzinini,  n.,  gums  of  the 

iDziMBA,^  71.,    place,    lo- 
nDzimba,/      cality. 

teeth. 

DziPA,    V.    tr.,  squeeze, 

IDZIMB  ADZOSE, 

press,    throttle,   stifle, 

everywhere. 

suffocate,  choke,  stick 

DZIMBIDZA,  V.  tr.  (DZIM- 

in  the  throat. 

ba)  ;  (1)  cause  to  ache, 

Dziviw  A,pass.  of  DziPA. 

makepaiuful;  (2)cause 

DziPUKA.  V.  tr.,  pull  up 

to  swell,  inflate. 

weeds  with  the  hand. 

DziMBiGWA,    1  V.       int. 

Dzira,  v.  (Dzidza),   (1) 

DZIMBIGHWA,     (DzIMBA) 

be  troubled,  annoyed, 

DziMBiRUWA,)    be  pain- 

sorry,  to  show   these 

ful,  swollen,  distended. 

emotions  in  facial  ex- 

inflated, constipated. 

pression  ;   (2)      smear 

TjiDziMBO,  n.j  sore,  disease. 

(the  floor),  daub. 

complaint,  swelling. 

DziRiKO,  n.,  see  ruGwi- 

NEDZIMBO,  painful. 

RIKO. 

RiDziME,      n.      (iTsime), 

DziRiRA,t7.(l)  be  troubled 

spring     of     water,    a 

for,  sorry  for;  (2)  smear 

well. 

the  floor  for,  daub  for. 

DziMiGWAjl  V.J  be  lost, 
DziMiRA,    /  wander  off. 

stop  up  for,  stuff  up  for. 

maDziro,    n,,    eaves    of    a 

stray. 

house,    borders    of    a 

DziMisiSA,    V.  tr.  (Dzi- 

country. 

ma).   blow   out    (as  a 

DziSA,    V.    tr.    (DziYA), 

light). 

make    hot,    cause    to 

MuDziMO,  n.  (pi.  baDzimo, 

perspire. 

maDzimo),    spirits    of 

kaDzishaba,  n.,  red  ant. 

the  dead,  "shades "of 

maDziti,  n.,  Amandebele. 

the  dead. 

DziTiGA,   V.  int.,  jump. 

NEMDZiMO,  good  for- 

RiDziTO, n.,  soot. 

tune. 

DziYA,  V.   int.,  be   hot, 

BURAIWA    MUDZIMO, 

warm,  close,  sultry. 

killed  by  accident. 

maDziya,  n.,  warm,  sultry 

DziNDiRA,  V.  tr.,  over- 

weather. 

come,  heat. 

RiDziYA,  n.,  perspiration. 

DziNGA,    V.    tr.,    drive 

DzKWA,  see  Dya,  eat. 

away,   turn   out,   cast 

DZKWA      MABURA, 

out,  dismiss,  disown. 

gripe. 

maDzinga,  n.,  a  large  gun, 

DzOBA,    V.    int.,    growl. 

a  cannon. 

grunt,    bellow,    belch, 

RuDziNGA,   n.  (ruTjinoa), 

flatulence. 

raw       cotton,       fibre. 

DzoBBSKWA,  V.  pass.,  be 

thread,  sewing  cotton. 

made  to  grunt,  growl. 

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Dzw 


DzoGA,  V.  int.,  go  back, 

DzuKU,  adj.  (tsuku),  red. 

come  back,  return,  re- 

DzuNGA, V.  int.,  be  loose, 

lapse,  repent,  repeat. 

as  a  post  in  the  ground, 

madzoga!    form  of 

or  a  tooth  in  the  jaw. 

cong:ratulation  on 

DzuNGADZUNGA,   V.,  re- 

a safe  return. 

duplicated      emphatic 

Dzoc^ERA,  V.   iiit.,  come 

form  of  DzuNGA. 

back  to,  go  back  to. 

iDzuNGU,  n.  (dzunga\  (1) 

DzooiSA,  y.^r., sent  back. 

giddiness,      epilepsy  ; 

DZOKVVADI,!^  ,„     .    „, 

(2)  ground  nuts. 

DZUNGUDZA,   V.  tr.  (DZU- 

DzoNA, conj.,  if. 

NGA),  shake  (head). 

DzoNGA,  v.,  (L)  disturb 

DzuNOURUGA,     V.    int., 

water,   defiling  it    by- 

spring  back,  as  a  bent 

stirring   up  dirt ;    (2) 

spring,  rebound. 

commit  sin. 

iDzuNGURURU,     n ,     see 

DzoKA,  v.tr.  (Dzoga),  (1) 

IDZUNGU. 

cause  to  return,  drive 

DZUNUNGUGA,       v.,      See 

back,     hinder,     stop. 

SUNUNGUGA. 

control,  turn;  (2) mark 

DzuRA,  V.  tr.  (1)  pull  up 

face  with  clay   (Tjo- 

or  out,  weed,  pluck  a 

RA) ;  (3)  reduce,  short- 

fowl;  (2)  bruise,  crush. 

en. 

stamp  corn  ;  (3)  smear 

DzosA,  V.  fr.,  bring,  give, 

floor,  smooth e  (paint) ; 

or  turn  back,  control. 

(4)  bore  through. 

DZ08A   MOYO,  cheer, 

DZURA        NE8UK0, 

comfort. 

whitewash. 

DzosERA,  v.,  bring,  give, 

DZURURA,  V.  tr.  (DZURA), 

or  send  back  to,  or  for. 

make  a  floor,  smear  a 

DZOSERA     PANG  A, 

floor. 

close  a  clasp  knife. 

IDZUTSE,     w.     (i-setje), 

DzosE,  adj.,  see  Osb. 

gravel,  sandy  soil. 

RiDz<»TO,  71,  (iJotg),  arm- 

TjiDzwA, w.,  leg,  thigh. 

let. 

IDZWADZWADZWA,          71., 

DzuDZA,  v.,  see  Dzura. 

tarantula,  se^. 

DzuDZURA,  r.,  redupli- 

I-TSWATSWATSWA. 

cated    emphatic  form 

MuDzwAiRo,  n.,  see  m-Tsa- 

of  DzuRA,  q.v,^  smear, 

WAILO. 

paint 

DzwANYiDZiRA,   V.,   See 

DzuoA,  V.  int.,  glow  as 

DZANYIDZIRA. 

hot  iron. 

DZWARA,  V.  tr.  (zwara), 

DZITOANYIOA,)©., 

DzuGUNYiGAj  struggle, 

sow  (need). 

DZWBDBMUGA,    V,     int.. 

stagger. 

see  Tbdzbmuqa,  slide. 

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Enz 


nDzwidzi,  ?i.,  otter. 
RiDzwiYO,  n.,  convulsion, 
fainting  fit. 


B 

Edu,  (1)  pron.  suff.,  see 
*' Notes";  (2)  poss. 
pron.,  our. 

Edza,  v.  (Idza),  (1)  Be 
even  with ;  (2)  at- 
tempt, dare,  endea- 
vour; (3)  dawn,  be 
clear  (of  the  sky). 

Edzana,  v.  int.,  be  even. 

Edzanisa,  v.  tr.,  make 
even,  measure,  com- 
pare, contrast,  regu- 
late, accommodate, 
adapt. 
tj(i)Edzaniso,  n.,a  measure. 

Edzegwa,    )  v.int. ,w&ue 

Edzerhwa,  I    (of  moon). 
tj(i)Edzera,      n.,     (Edza) 
flame,  blaze,  fire. 

Edzesera,  v.  tr.  (Edza), 
imitate,  mimic. 
muEdzi,  n.  moon,  month. 
The  form  mnwedzi,  for 
the  plural  also  (for 
Mi-EDZi),  taking  a 
phir.  pron.,  mnwedzi 
YANGU=my  months. 

Edziya,  pron.  emph. 
(DZi),  those  yonder. 

Edzo,  pred.  pron.,  there 
they  are ;  see  "  Notes." 

Ego,  pred.  pron.,  here  it 
is !    There  it  is  ! 

Egoouya,  adv.,  there, 
over  there. 


Ehukwi,  adv.,  see  under 
Ko,  there,  yonder. 
guEmbe,  [n.,      scurvy,     or 
buEmbe,  )     bran  sickness  in 
goats  or  sheep. 

Ejo,  for  Edzo,  q.v.  Loze 
dialect. 

Embera,  v.  tr.,  feed 
cattle  (=herd). 

Eme,  pron.  emph.,  for 
Imi,  q.v. 

Enda,  v.  int.  (Inda), 
(indicates  motion),  go, 
walk,  march,  travel, 
drift,  crawl,  creep. 

ENDA  ZWA  KA  NAKA, 

good-bye ! 

ENDA        SHURE,       gO 

backwards. 
GuEnda,  n.,  manner,  habit, 
custom,  journey. 
Endera,  v.  int.,  go  for 
pleasure,  go  for  a  walk. 
Endisa,      v.    tr.,      send 
away,  go  fast,  help  to 
go,  make  to  go. 

endisa      zwa      ka 

NAKA,  bless. 

Enduriga,  v.  tr.,  hit  a 

thing    moving,    as    a 

bird  on  the  wing. 

muEne,  n.  (mnwene),  owner, 

head  man,  friend. 

tjiEnga,  \n.       (tjiyenga) 

ruEnga,  j    potsherd,  crock. 

muEnje,     n.      (mnwenje), 

firebrand,  lamp. 

tj(i)Enya,  n.,  cruelty. 

Enyu,  poss.  jyron.,  your ; 

see  "  Notes." 
Enzana,  v.  int.  (Edza), 

be  equal. 
Enzanisa,    v.    tr.,    see 
Edzanisa. 


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Fam 


Enzera,  V.J  see  Ezera. 

Epuga,  r.  int.,  rebound, 
spring  back. 

Era,  v.,  see  Ira. 

Ere,  2;i/er;.,indeed,  truly. 
miEre,  n.  (Mnwerb),  bat. 
maEregwetsa,  71.,  dawn. 

Erekana,  v.  int.  (kara- 
kana),  consider,  re- 
member. 

Erera,   v.,   (1)  flow  (of 
water),  spring,  bubble 
up,  run  over ;  (2)  sink, 
dive  (into  water). 
tj(i)Erero,  n.,  balance. 

Eri  (1)  pron.  emph.  (ri) 
it;    (2)    pron.    pred., 
here  it  is. 
tj(i)Ero,   71.   (tjiBanda),    a 
ghost. 

EsiKU,  see  Siku. 

Etjiya,  pro7i.  emph. 
(tji),  that  yonder,  re- 
mote from  speaker  and 
hearer. 

Etsura,  v.,  see  Hotsira, 
sneeze. 

EwE,  pron.   emph.,  for 
I  we,  q.v. 
guEya,  adv.,  see  Ya,  there, 
on  one  side. 

Eya,   pron.    emph.    (i), 
that  yonder. 
muEya,7i.  (Mnweya),  wind, 
air,  breath,  flatulence; 
temper,  soul. 

Eye,  pred.  pron.  (i), 
here  it  is;  see  "  Notes." 

EzAHi,  adv.,  see  Si. 

Ezera,  v.  int.,  lie  down. 
ezera    hope,  doze, 
sleep. 

Ezbrlsa,  r.  tr.,  lull  to 
sleep. 


EzoGE,  inter j.  adv.,  just 

so. 
EzwiYA,    pron.    emph. 

(zwi),    those    j-onder, 

remote    from   speaker 

and  hearer. 


Fa,   v.  int.,  die,  perish, 
swoon,  faint,   despair, 
be  sick,  numb,  down- 
cast ;  wane  (of  moon). 
guFa,|?i.,    death,    disease, 
ruFa,/     danger. 
riFa,  n.    inheritance,  es- 
tate of  a  deceased  i)er- 
son. 
Fadza,  v.  tr.  (Far a),  en- 
large. 
tjiFafa,     )  w.,  epileptic  fit 
tjiFaifai,  J     epilepsy. 
Fala,  v.,  see  Fara. 
Famba,  v.  int.,  go, march, 
crawl,     travel,     walk. 
(Famba  refers  more  es- 
pecially to  the  act  of 
moving,  Enda  to  the 
change  of  place.) 

go 
for 
tor 
walk,  prowl  about. 
famba       zwa      ka 
NAKA,  good-bye ! 
GUFamba,  w.,  manner,  habit, 
custom. 
mFambi,  n.,  a  traveller. 
Fambidza,  see  Fambisa. 
Fambidzana,  v.,  go    to- 
gether, help  each  other, 
agree,  be  friendly. 


lange  oi  piace.; 
fambafamba,) 
famba  anzu,  j 
pleasure,     lo 


Fam                                   (    2i 

U    )                                       Fim 

Fambira,  v,y  go    for   a 

Fefeta,  v.  tr.,  snuff  up, 

walk. 

as  from  palm  of  hand. 

Fambisa,  v.,  go  quicklj', 

mFefi,  71.  (Fbfa),  a  de- 

make or   help  to  go, 

ceiver. 

accelerate. 

mFehle,  n.,  small    snuff 

Fana,  V.J  resemble. 

box. 

Fanana,  v.  int.,  be  alike. 

Fema,    v.    int.,    breathe 

Fananidza,  v.  tr.,  make 

(out),  blow  with  mouth, 

alike,  compare. 

sigh,  sniff. 

mFanegiso,  n.,  a  likeness, 

quFema,  n.,  breath. 

picture,  image. 

Fembera,  v.  tr.,  foretell. 

Fanga,  v.,  see  Vanga. 

Femedza,     v.    tr.,    sniff 

Fanidza,  v.,  see  Fanisa. 

vigorously,        breathe 

Fanira,  v.  en^.(FANA),  be 

short,  blow  hard  with 

fit,    proper,     suitable, 

mouth,  pant,  scent  (as 

convenient,      worthy ; 

dogs). 

deserve. 

mFemero,  \  n.,  breath 

mFeMO,        )        (soul,  ^vxrj). 

Fanisa,     v.     tr.,    make 

alike,  liken. 

ITA  MAFEMO  =  sigh. 

tjiFaniso,      n.,       picture. 

Fengera,     V.    int.,    be 

image. 

headstrong;  cf.  iBen- 

Fanza,  v.  int.  (Fazha), 

GO. 

sputter      (as      boiling 

iFere,  n.,  pumpkin. 

water),  bubble. 

riFereme,      n.,  a  coura- 

Fara, v.  int.  (Fala),  (1) 

geous  person. 

beslow,  tedious;  linger. 

riFerere,  n.,  adulterer. 

saunter,  loiter,  put  off. 

Feta,  v.  tr.,  comb. 

tarry,     be      at      ease. 

iFeto,  n.,  a  comb. 

^appy;   (2)  melt,   dis- 

FiDZA, V.  tr.  (Fa),  ter- 

solve;   (3)    be    broad. 

minate. 

wide. 

Figa,  v.,  .see  Swiga.  Met 

GuFara,  n.,  width,  joy. 

with  in  Northern  Ma- 

Faraigwa,   v.,  saunter, 

shonaland. 

linger. 

mFigo,  n.,  bolt,  bar. 

Fazaila,    1 

FiGWA,  V.  pass,  of  Fa. 

Fazha,        J- v.,  see 

WA     KA     FIGWA     NO 

Fazhaila,  J         Fanza. 

MRUMi  =  she    is    a 

Fe,  in    the  phrase    Mu- 

widow;  lit.  she  is 

TJIFUBA  MANGU  MU   NO 

dead      (note     the 

ITA   FE=it  thrills  my 

pass.)  with  (or  for) 

breast = I  am  very  glad. 

the  husband. 

Fbfa,  v.  tr.,  deceive. 

MuFiGWE,  n.  (Fa),  widow. 

Fbfenvura,  v.  tr.,  draw 

mFimbe,    n.,  hole  in  the 

out  fibres. 

ground,  corn-pit. 

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Pum 


HLA,  ) 
SHGA,  > 
VA,         ) 


,  tobacco, 
snuff. 


FiNYAMA,    V.   int.j    look 

stern,  frown. 
nFiNYI,  71.,  list. 
FiNYUGA,  V.  inf.^  be  in  a 

sprained  state. 
FiKYURA,  V.  tr.,  sprain. 
FiRA,  r.  (Pfira,  Fa),  die 

at  or  in  (a  place),  die 

on  (a  day). 

WA  KA    FIRA    MUMBA 

=  he  died  in  the 
hut. 
FiRiPARA,  V.  int.,  be  ob- 
scured. 
FiYUOA,  see  Finyuoa. 
FiYURA,  see  Finyura. 

iFODHLA, 

iFODSHGA, 

iFODY 

mFonyogwa,    n.    (iPfon- 

YEGWA),  B.  L.  gun. 

FoNYORA,  V.  tr.,  close, 
shut  (as  a  knife). 

FosHOfiA,      )r.  m^.,  flow 

FosHOGERA,  f  in  (as  rain- 
water by  the  door) ; 
flow  out,  gush, 
spout. 
iFuBA,  r?.,  a  game  played 
with  stones  in  rows 
of  holes. 
TjiFrBA,  71.,  breast,  chest, 
bosom. 

FuDiGA,  V.  tr.y  cover  up. 
ruDiOA  HARi= cover 
a  pot. 

FuDiGiRA,  r.,  cover  up 
with. 

FiTDiTouRA,  V.  tr.,  un- 
cover, expose,  open  as 
a  book. 

FuDSHorRA,  r.,  uncover. 

FUDSHGURA        MESO, 

■tare  at 


FUDZA,     V.     tr.,      herd 

cattle. 
mFudzi,  71.,  dung,  old,  dry 

and  tramped. 
RiFuDZi,  7?.,  shoulder. 
maFufu,  71.,  chaff  of  corn  or 

mealies,  bran,  dregs  or 

grains  of  beer. 
FuFUDZA,  v.,  see  Pfusa, 

blow. 
RiFuPUROWB,  7?.,  a  stone 

used  in  the  braying  of 

skins. 
FuGA,  V.  int.,  be  clad  (in 

a  blanket). 
FuGUDZA,  V.  tr.,  obscure, 

hide. 
FuGADZiRHWA,     V.,     be 

obscured. 
FuGAiRA,      )v.  fr.,  fillin 
FuGANYiRA,/    the  earth 

into  a  hole,  cover  seeds 

in  the  ground. 

FUGATIRA,       V.       (FURA- 

tira),  (1)  turn  the  back 
on  ;  (2)  see  Fungatira. 

FUGATIRA       MEPO  = 

turn  the  back  on 
the  wind. 
FuGiDZA,7;.,cover  (seeds), 

cover  (eyes),  fill  in  the 

earth     as     in     fixing 

stakes. 
FuGiDZiRA,  v.,  cover  for, 

sit     on    (eggs,    as    a 

hen). 
FuGiTNURA,>t>.,  uncover, 
FuGURA,      |exposp,open 

or  dig  a  hole,  unveil. 
mFitli,  n.  (mVitri),  shade. 
FiiMA,   v.,  thrive,   grow 

rich. 
FuMBA,  V.  tr.,  smother, 

suffocate. 


Fum                                      (    286    )                                       Fus 

FumbamSwe,  adj.,  nine, 

as  a  swelling  of  any 

9  (  =  smother  one;  i.e. 

kind. 

one  of  ten). 

FuNUGURA,!   v.,  see  Fu- 

FUNURA,        j          GURA. 

FrMBATA,  v.,  enclose  in 

the     hand,    shut     the 

FuNWA,  v.pass.  of  FUMA. 

hand,  make  the  fist. 

FuNYA,     v.,     sit     cross- 

MFuMBi,7i.,(l)fist;  (2)  the 

legged. 

lot. 

mFunyugwa,    n.  (iPfon- 

ITA    MFUMBi= cause 

yegwa),  gun. 

to  guess,  cast  lots. 

FuNYURA,    v.,  see  Fon- 

mFumbo,    w.,   edge  (of  a 

YORA. 

vessel). 

Fupi,  adj.,  brief,  short. 

Fumbu,  adj.,  yellow. 

MuFuPiFUPi,  n.,  dwarf. 

Fumbunyura,     v.,     see 

FuPATA,  V.  tr.,  turn  the 

VUMBUNYURA. 

back  on. 

mFumiua,   n.,   variety    of 

FURA,    v.,    (1)    go   out    to 

mimosa. 

grass,  of  cattle ;  (2)  .see 

maFumo,  )  n.,  things,  riches, 
MRuFuMO,  f    possessions,  wr- 

Pfura  ;  (3)  shoot  with 

bow  and  arrows. 

ges,  baggage. 

FuRANA,    v.,     take    out 

WA     KA    ITISA    MRU- 

(dust from  the  eye). 

FUMO  =  he    blesses 

FuRATiRA,  V.  tr.  (Teb.), 

us. 

turn  the  back  on. 

FuMPU,  adj.   (Mfumpu), 

ruFure,     in    the     phrase 

green. 

RUFURE   ME-MNWE  =  at 

FuNDA,  v.,  see  Pfunda. 

sunset. 

FUNDEVULA,  V.  tv.,  SpOUt 

iFuRERE,  n.  (iFuRU),  cat- 

out, syringe. 

aract,  waterfall. 

RiFuNDO,  n.,  water-rat. 

RiFuRiDZO,  n.,  bladder. 

FuNGA,  v.,  see  Pfunga. 

FuRiRA,    see    Pfurira, 

miFunga,  71.,  crumbs. 

Pfirira. 

mFungahuri,    w.,    night- 

iFuRO,  71.,  see  iPfuro. 

adder. 

L^f;;^^;}».p-t"-- 

FUNGATIRA,     V.     (FUGA- 

tira),  embrace,  caress. 

iFuRU,  n.,  cataract,  water- 

FuNGiDZA, V.  tr.,  wish. 

fall. 

desire. 

TjiFuRU,ln.,   properly   the 

RiFuRU,  1    spider,  but  used 

also  of  the  cobweb,  and 

TJlFUNIGO,\^      ^;^/'/^#o   ,^/^+^ 

TjiFuNiRo;j^-'^^^(°^«'P^*)- 

FuNSA,  v.,  see  Bvunza. 

the  scum  on  standing 

maFunse,  n.,  see  ma-Pfuse. 

water. 

FuNUGiRA,    v.,    cover    a 

FuRURA,  V.  (Fura),  put 

pot. 

forth  flowers. 

FuNUGA,  V.  int.,  subside, 

RuFusE,  n.,  see  ruPfuse. 

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Gan 


FuSHiRA, )  v.,  cover  in  a 
FusiRA,    j"   grave,  fill  up 

a  hole. 
FusnuNURA,  v.y  unload. 
TjiFuso,     n.     (tjiPfuto), 

weevil. 
maFuta,    n.,    fat,    grease, 
oil. 
mFita,)    Ji.,        castor-oil 
mFuti,  /      tree. 

FuTA,  V ,  ferment. 
mFuto,  n.  (mPfuto),  bel- 
lows. 
FuwA,  v.,  see  Pfuwa. 


G 

iGaba,  n.  (iGava),  silver 

jackal. 
Gabira,  v.,  make   holes 
in  which  to  sow  seed, 
hence  to  sow  seeds. 
riGabiri,   n.,   calabash,   a 
vegetable       like      the 
marrow. 
iGadhlampu,     n.,     liga- 
ment. 
riGadi,  n.   (ouAti),   bark 
of  a  tree. 
Gadza,    v.    tr.    (Gara), 
cause  or  help   to  sit, 
stay,  dwell,  appoint. 
OADZA  MOYO,  v.,  de- 
pend on,  have  con- 
fidence    in,    trust 
on,  or  in. 

OADZIOA     MOYO,     U., 

be  anxious. 
Gadzioira,  v.  (Gadza), 
bo  place  I  for. 

NDIRO    I    NO    QADZI- 
OIRA   MVURA-the 


bowl    is    put    to 
catch  the  rain. 
Gadzira,  v.  tr.,  put  in 
order,  trim,  repair,  re- 
form, adjust,  improve, 
clear  away  (dirt),  dis- 
entangle, get  ready. 
Gadzigaxa,   v.,   be  full 
(of  the  moon). 
tjiGadziko,  n.,  bottom  of  a 
vessel. 
nGadzu,   n.   (Gaju),  per- 
cussion cap. 
buGalu,  n.  (Garo),  space, 
place,  a  station. 
iGama,  71.,  cruelty. 

KEGAMA,  cruel. 
Gambayira,       r.,       see 

Gwambayira. 
iGambinga,  n.,  crocodile. 
Gamtjira,   \t'.    tr.,    re- 
Gamutjira,/  ceive,  hold 

out  hand  for. 
Gan  an  ana,  v.,  be  clear 
(of  the  sky). 
riGanda,!  n.,  a  skin,  hide, 
ruGandaJ     scab,      scum, 
peeling,  rind. 
GANDA   rezai,  egg- 
shell. 
mGando.  n.,  scent  of  game. 

riGangwe,  m.,  pool,  lake, 

dam. 
MuGANU,n.,  boundary,  limit, 

frontier,    end,     brink, 

division  between  two 

(gardens). 
Ganyira,  v.y   see  Kan- 

YIKA. 

riGanyu,  n.,  sinew,  tendon, 
ligament,  thread,  fibre 
of  a  sinew. 


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Gob 


riGapa,  n.,  bucket. 
riGapara,  n.,  fibre. 

Gapura,  v.,  beat  cruelly. 

Gara,  v.  ipf.  Gere),  (1) 

sit,  stay   at   a    place, 

wait,    dwell,    endure ; 

(2)  govern,  rule,  reign  ; 

(3)  prosper,  be  happy ; 

(4)  change     (of     the 
moon). 

gara  naka,  inherit. 

MOYO    WANGU    U    NO 

gara,    my    heart 

is  happy. 

iGara,  n.,  blind  worm. 

huGara, In.  (buGalu),  lo- 

buGara,/    cality,  a  place, 

a  space. 
tjiGara,  n.,    an    interval, 

space,  distance. 
GuGARAj'In.,        condition, 
huGara, /manner,  custom, 
habit. 
iGarafa,   n.   (Dutch),  a 

tin  of  powder. 
Garana,    v.,    settle     a 
quarrel,  agree  together. 
ruGare,  n.,  kingdom. 
riGarhwe,  n.,  crocodile. 
Garidza,  v.  tr.  (Gara), 
cause  to  wait,  make  to 
sit,  make  happy,  bless. 
garidza  !  =   that's 
true! 
guGariga,  n.  (Gara),  king- 
dom. 
Garigana,   ^.,    be   well 
governed,  be  contented. 
Garira,  v.,  sit  for,  wait 
for. 
mGariro,  n.,  custom,  prac- 
tice, character. 
Garisa,  v.  tr.,  see  Gar- 
idza. 


Gariskwa, pass,  of  Gar- 
idza. 
tjiGaro,  n.,  a  seat,   stool 

(chair). 
riGaro,  7i.,  bottom  of    a 
vessel. 

PAGARO  =  at      the 
bottom. 
mGaro,  n.,  end  of  a  stick. 
buGaro,  n.,  see  buGara. 

iGaru,  n.,  gun-stock. 
muGaru,  n.,  gun-cock. 
Gasa,  v.  {also  Gaswa), 
rain  a  little,  drink  a 
little,  pour  a  little,  lap, 
partly  fill  a  vessel. 
riGashu,  skin,  thong,  rein, 
strap,  in  plur.  reins. 
iGaswa,  n.,  a  part,  a  half. 
ita  gaswa,  half  fill 
a  vessel. 
iGatawu,  n.,  sparrow  (?) 
iGati,  n.,  large  pot. 
riGawa,   n.,    pond,    lake, 

dam. 
tjiGawa,  n.,  digging  stick. 
Gava,  v.  tr.,  load  (a  gun). 
iGava,  n.  (iGaba),  silver 

jackal. 
nGavi,  71.,  hawk. 

„-p.^'|n.,     red,     white- 

miGr,  n.,  a  quarrel,    dis- 
turbance. 

ita  mige  =  raise  a 
quarrel. 
Go,  adv.,  never. 
RiGo,  n.,  hornet,  wasp. 
RuGo,  n.,  spoon. 

GOBA,  v.,  distribute. 
mGoba,  n.,  sloping  ground. 
iGoBA,  n.,  a  flat  surface. 
nGobb,  n.,  see  Nqobe. 


Oob 


Oon 


GoBEKA,    v.,    allot,    dis- 
tribute to,  or  for. 

GOBEREKA,       V.     (GOBA), 

dedicate,  distribute  on 
behalf  of  (another). 
muGobeki,      n.      (nGobb), 

hunter. 
tjiGobero,  w.,  a  share. 
RiGoBi,   n.  (iGiTBi),   pond, 

vley. 
nCtObo,  ?t.,  see  Nqobo. 
nGobono,    7j.,  cock  of   a 

gun. 
nGobora,  n.,  a  crook,  a 
hooked  stick. 
Gob  V 17,       adj.,       thick, 

strong,  stout. 
iGoDO,    11.,    cruelty,    un- 
kindness. 
NE(;oi>o,  cruel,  sav- 
age, merciless. 
RuGoDZi,  71.,  strip  of  bark, 
for  tying  purposes. 
iGoDZi,  n.   (iGosi),  back 

of  the  head,  occiput. 
GoDZiuA,  r.,  doze,  sleep, 

be  sleepy. 
Gk)FA,  v.,  poke,  thrust 
Go(iA,  adj.,  see  Koga. 
GrOGODZA,  v.,  see  Gudza. 
RiGoooRA,  n.,  ankle,  elbow. 
iGour,  n.,  fame. 

NEfJOHU,  famous. 
GojA,  see  Gotja,  Otja. 
maGoko,  n.,  scraps. 
GoKOTA,  V.  tr.,  scrape. 
xGoMA,  71.,  (1)  drum  ;  (2) 
koodoo. 
tjinGoma,  /I.,  a  little  drum ; 
hence  from  its  shape 
the  hub  or  nave  of  a 
wheel. 
nGomanyoni,  w.,  pauw,  or 
wild  turkey. 


riGomba,  n.  (c/.  iHomba), 

(1)  hole  in  the  ground, 
pit,  mine,  corn  hole, 
ant-bear's  hole  ;  (2) 
the  earth. 

MuGoMBB,  /i.,  a  ladle  used 
for  drawing  water. 

RUGOMHE,  n.,  spring  of  a 
trap  for  birds ;  also  the 
trap  itself  composed  of 
small  twigs  and  string. 

MuGoMHBLELO,  71.,  eaves  of 
a  house. 
iGoMiiO,     7i.,     (1)     space 
cleared  for  a  garden ; 

(2)  navel,  see  iGuvu. 
GoMBDZA,      \  ??.  ^7'.,  cause 
GoMEDZERA,/     to  groan 

or    grunt,    strain     in 

dysentery. 
GoMBRA,    v.,    strain,    as 

in    dysentery,    moan, 

groan. 
nGomha,     7i.     (nGoSwa), 

barren  female  (woman 

or  animal). 
nGomnwanvoni,  71.,  pauw, 

or  wild  turkey. 
1G0.MO,  n.,  (1)  mountain, 

hill ;  (2)  strong  place, 

refuge,  fort, 
TjiGoMO,  «.  (dm.),  little  hill, 

mound. 
GoNA,  r.,  see  Kona. 
R1G0NANO.MBB,  71.,  a  smok- 

ing-horn,    a     powdei^ 

horn. 
nGonda,  «.,  lung  sickness. 
MuGoNDE,  71.,  bead  girdle. 
iGoNDo,  71., eagle, or  hawk. 
nGonix)HHE,   1 71.,  male  of 
nGondohhyf:, /sheep,  ram 

or  wether.    Proi)erly  a 

castrated  male  sheep. 


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Gtid 


rat. 


kaGondomas^vino,  ??.,  spar- 
row hawk. 
TJiGoNDORO,  11.,  goat  ram. 
iGoNB, ;?.,  maize  cob,  leafy 

sheath  of  the  cob. 
iGoxi,   n.,   board,   plank, 
box. 
RiGoNJE,  n.,  dry  stalk  (corn 
or  maize). 
iGONO,  w.,  bullock. 
kGoxwa,    n.    (nGomha), 
barren  female  (human 
or  animal),  used  also 
for  a  sterile  male. 
GONYA,  V.  int.,  draw  up 
limbs,  sit  cross-legged. 
TJiGoNYOji  ??.,  stalk  of  the 
mGonyo,/     pumpkin. 
GoNYODZA,  v.,  tease. 

TJlGONZO,\ 
RlGONZO,/''-' 

GooDZA,  v.,  rap,  knock. 
inGoo,  see  iNgobo. 
RiGoRA,  n.,  vulture. 

iGoRE,  n.  (iKore),  goat 
kraal. 

RUGORONGA,"! 

mGoronga,  v.seeKoRONGA. 

iGORONGA,; 

RiGoROR A,  n.,  a  cattle  thief. 
GosHA,    adj.    (Kosha), 

hard,  difficult. 
iGosnoRO,  n.,  see  iKos- 

HORO. 

iGosi,  n.,  back  of  the  head. 
maGota,  n.,  councillor. 
RiGoTA,  71.,  boy's  hut. 
mGotgwe,    n.,    youngest 
born     of     a     family, 
youngest  brother. 
MGoTi,\n.,  stick  for  stir- 
r,jri] 


iMrG<>Ti,jring  the  porridge. 

GOTJA, 
GOTSA,  ' "' 


^^''^•^^'ji;.,.eeOTJA. 


GoTRBGA,  v.,  see  Otjega. 
iGoTSE,  n.,  see  Godzi. 
RuGoTSi,  w.,  see  ruGodzi. 
GozA,  v.,   be    ready,   or 
quick  to  do  a  thing. 
RiGozHO,  n.,  rat. 
nGozi,  n.,  accident. 
Gr,  (1)  P^^^'  P^'on.,  ace. 
thee;  (2)  pers.  pron. 
used  for  all  classes  of 
nouns = it;  (3)  sign  of 
the  infinitive  and  noun 
prefix;   (4)  prep.,   to, 
by,  from,  at. 
nGuane,  n.,  hat,  cap. 

GuBA,  v.,  smear  the  body. 
RiGuBA,  71.,  (1)  husk, bran; 
(2)  grave. 
GiiBA,  prep.,  because,  for, 

since. 
GuBEXU,  adv.,  now,  soon. 
nGubhye,  71.,  rock  rabbit. 
RiGuBi,   71.   (iSoBi),  pond, 

lake. 
nGubo,  71.,  blanket,  rug. 
GuBUNURA,  v.,  skim. 
GuBURA,  V.  int.,  change 
coats  (of  an  animal), 
moult. 
GuDENGA,  see  Denga. 
GUDENU,    coTy.,    if    (c/. 

GUBENU). 

GuDiBA,  ')v.  tr.,  cover 
GlTDiBARA,  >  up,  turn  up- 
GUDIMIRA, )  side  down. 
iGuDU,  n.,  baboon. 
GuDUMA,  v.,  roar,  re- 
sound. 
GuDULA,     v.,     nod    the 

head  consenting. 
GuDZA,  v.,  knock,  tap  (at 
a  door). 
RiGunzA,  91.,  stump  (of  a 
tree). 


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Gur 


TjiGuDZA,  ?t.,  shed,  shelter. 
GuDZONDA,    17.,    squash, 

mash. 
GuGi'DZA,  v.,  see  Gudza. 
GuGA,  v.  int.,  come  out, 
come  off,  come  loose. 
RiGuGiTTA,  n.,  skin,  hide. 
GuGUTU,  adj.j  hard,  diflfi- 
cult,  stiff. 

MESO     A     GUGUTU, 

avaricious. 

MOYO     U    GUGUTU, 

hard    in    temper, 
heart  or  belief,  un- 
kind, unfeeling. 
RuGuGWE,  71.,  mat. 

GuGWEYA,  see  Gweya. 
GuHUMBiWA,"!  v.m^.,  fall, 
GuHUffWA,    J   stumble. 
GuHWA,    V.    int.,    speak 
falsely. 
RiGuHWA,  n.,  a  lie,  a  false 
charge. 
NEMAGUHWAjtell  lies. 
Gujo,  see  Jo. 
GuKA,  v.,  be  contented. 
RiGuLUKULU,  71.,  windpipe. 
KiGuLULU,  n.,  pigeon  (large 

variety). 
nGulutu,  n.,klipspringer. 
GuMA,  V.  int.,  terminate. 
GuMANA  Gu,  see  Mana. 
GuMARA,  see  Koma. 
RiGrMHic.vMBi,  n.,  eaves  of 

a  house,  verandah. 
RiGuMBO,\n.,    foot.    hoof. 
mGumik),/     paw,  leg  ana 
foot,  a  footmark. 

NEMAGUMIK),  OU  foOt. 
RATA  .MCiUMBO,  \ 
TIZI8A     MGUMBOj 

marry. 
iGuMiK),  n.,  sack  made  of 
bark. 


GuMBUJWA,     1  v.,     see 

L'MBUUHWA,  j 


KUMBU- 


Gu] 

GWA. 

GuMi,  adj.,  ten. 
GuMiNA,  v.,  hobble  along, 

go  lame. 
GuMiRi  GU,  see  Miri. 
GumSwa,  I'.,  .see  Gunwa. 
MuGuMO,  7i.,  limit. 
Gumsoro,  see  Msoro. 
GuMUGWA,«eeKuM  ug  wa. 
GuxA  (ju,  pt^ep.  (Gu),  to, 
from,   by,   at.     Guna 
(also  GuNE  and  GuNO) 
is  the  form  used  before 
demon,  and  conj.  pro- 
nouns. 
TjiGuNDA,  n.,  owl. 
RuGuNDE,  n.,  herd. 
nGundu,  n.,  crest,  head 

ornament. 
RiGuNGUBO,  n.,  crow. 
RiGuxGUTSA,   n.,  freshly- 
burnt  grass  land. 
RiGuNGUwo,  n.,  see   Gu- 

NGUBO. 

RiGuNJE,  Ji.,  see  riGoxje. 
Gunwa,\(Kunwa),    v., 
GuSwA,/     stumble. 
GuNO,  adv.  (No),  on  this 

side. 
GuNOKO,  adv.,  on   that 

side. 
GuxYA,  see  Kwinya. 
GuNYASi,  .see  Nyasi. 

nGuo,  n.,  see  nGubo. 
iGuPO,     n.,     girl's    skin 
apron. 
GuRA,    r.   tr.   (Ngura), 

(1)  cut,  chop  in  two  ; 

(2)  take  out,  extract; 

(3)  decay. 


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Gwa 


nGura,  iu,  rust. 
tjiGl'RA,  «.  (TJiGuRU),head 

ornament. 
BUGURA,  \  n.,  the  bark  (of 
iiuGuRA,  j     dogs). 
tjinGl'RE,  h.,  a  patch  for  a 
garment. 
GiJRBFU,  see  Refu. 
iGiJRi,!  ^    maize  cob. 

TJlGURI,/     '  , 

iGuRiNWA,  n.,  maize  cob. 
iGuRU,  n.,  large  intestine, 
paunch. 

u  NEGURU=a  glut- 
ton. 
TjiGuRU,  n.  (tjigura),  head 
ornament. 
iGuRUBA,    n.,    dust,   see 

iHURUBA. 

nGurube,  w.,  pig. 
KiGuRUGURU,  w.,   larynx, 
windpipe. 
iGuRUPiTi,  n.,  ant-bear. 
GusA,  i;.,  see  Kusha. 
GusHUMiiRA,  V.  tr.,  drive 

away. 
GusHiJRA,  f.,  cut  ott,  cut 

across. 
GusHURE,  see  Shurb. 


Gut  A,    v., 


be    satisfied 


(with  food),  happy. 
iGuTA,     n.     (1)     plenty, 
abundance.    Used  gen- 
erally  in    the    plural 
and  of  food;  (2)  custom. 
RuGuTA,  n.,  fence. 
mtjGuta,  n.,  .see  mKutu. 
MiGuTAGUTA,  w.,  eaves  of 
a  house. 
GuTi,  cory.,  adv.^  that, 

when. 
iGuTi,  w.,  heavy  rain. 

MUGUTi,  in  the  rain, 
and  "  in  the  mud." 


MuGuTi,  n.,  cliff. 

GUTISAjiv.     tr.     (GUTA), 

Guts  A,  J     satisfy,  make 
happy,  exalt. 
TjiGuTSA,   w.,    pole,    post, 
beam. 
GuTSONDA,  v.,  see  Gudzo- 

NDA. 

nGutu,  w.,  "  biltong." 
GuTUNURA,  V.  tr.,  strip 

naked. 
iGuvu,     w.,     umbilicus, 
navel,  umbilical  her- 
nia. 
GuYA,  .see  Gweya. 
RiGuYO,  n.,  .see  Gwiyo. 
mGuyo,  71.,  see  mKuyu. 
GuzASi,  see  Zasi. 
GuzHE,  .vee  Zhe. 
Gwa,   (1)    V.   tr.,    fight, 
attack,  resist,  quarrel, 
disagree ;      (2)     pers. 
pron.,  past  tense  form 
for  GU. 
buGwa,\ 

HUGWA,j'^-'P"^" 

iGwa,  71.  (cf.  Ato),  canoe, 
boat. 

GwABO,  (1)  i^os«.  pron. 
their;  (2)  conj.  pron. 
to  them,  i.e.  to  their 
home,  his  home. 

iGwADA,  n.,  dry  dung, 
droppings. 

iGwADi,  n.,  bark,  plank, 

see  guAti. 
GwADZA,  v.,  pain,  ache, 
kill  by  sickness,  numb- 
ness =  be  ill,  numb. 

MOYO  U  no  GWADZA , 

be  dejected,  dis- 
pirited, repentant, 
disgusted  with 
one's  food. 


Gwa 


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Owa 


GuGwADZA,  )  n.,  pain,   fe- 
BuGwADZi,  >     ver,coldin 
TjiGwADZi,  )      head;  gen- 
ally  disease. 
GwADZiSA,  V.  tr.,  greet. 
GwADZiWA,  r.,  form  of 

salutation. 
GwADZiwiRA,  V.  tr.,  ache 
for,   be    sick    for  {i.e. 
have  a  strong  desire 
for). 

MOYO    WANCfU    U   NO 

GWADZIWIRA  NYA- 

MA  =  I     long    for 

meat. 

GwADZiYA,  V.  int.,  melt. 

GwADZo,    po.ss.    pron., 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 
GwAGUOA,  see  Aguga. 
GwAGUGWA,    see    Agu- 

GWA. 

RiGwAi,??.(RiHwAi),sheep. 

Gwa  I,  adj.,  good-natur- 
ed, pleasant,  chaste. 
RiGwAiVK,  w.,  chameleon. 

GwAKARE,  orff.,  continu- 
ally, again  and  again. 

GwAKB,  poss.  pron.,  his, 
hens,  its;  see  "Notes." 

QwAKO, poss. pron.,  thy ; 
see  "  Notes.*' 


RuGwAKU,!  w.,  spoon,  ladle, 
per. 


mGwaih',/    calabash-dip- 


GwAMA,  v.,  be  near,  close 
to,  in  contact. 

GwAMATiRA,  V.  tr.,  em- 
brace, encircle. 

GwAMBA,  V.  int.,  he 
jelly-like. 

OWAMBAYIRA,   V.   (KWA- 

bariga),  cringe,  crawl, 
creep,  go  on  hands  and 
knees. 


GwAMiDZA,     17.,     bring 

near. 
GwAMiRA,  v.,  come  near 

to,  go  near  to. 
GwAMTjiRA,  v.,  see  Ga- 

MTJIRA. 

Gwana,    adj.,    enough, 

sufficient. 
Gwanatidza,  v.,  cause 

to  stoop,  humiliate. 

GWANATIRA,  v.,  StOOp. 
MUGWANAWANA,  71.,  Vallcy. 

RuGwANGA,   n.,    coop    for 
fowls. 

lGWANGANDIR0,7l.,bench. 

GwANGU,    poss.    pron., 
my ;  see  "  Notes." 
nGwaniro,  n.,  small  bag, 
wallet,  pocket,  purse. 
Gwaua,   v.  int.,  be  ill, 

sick,  in  pain,  numb. 
iGwara,  ??.,  catarrh,  cold. 
NGwARA,\n.,  wagon  road, 
mGwara,/     cattle  path. 
RuGwARA,  n.,  claw. 

iGWARIBA,    n.    (iGWADl), 

box. 
RuGwARO,  n.  (Teb.),  note, 

letter,  book. 
GwARO,  {I)  see  Gwazo; 

(2)  poss.  pron.,  its ;  see 

"  Notes." 
GwAsiiA,  v.,  (1)  seek,  see 

TsAGA ;  (2)  surround. 
GwATA,  v.,  broil,  frizzle, 

sputter. 
GwATATA,    n.,    .see    ou- 

Atata. 
RiGwATi,  n.,  see  guAti. 
GwATic.iRA,  v.tr.,  bruise. 
GwATjo,  po.ss.  pron.,  its; 

see  "  Notes." 
OwATjURA,  V.  tr.,  con- 
fiscate. 


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Gwe 


GwATLTHA,  see  KWATU- 

RA. 

GwAwo,  po8s.  pron.,  its, 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 
GwAYE,  adj.f  a  certain 
one. 
MUNU  GWAYE,  a  Cer- 
tain person. 
GwAYO,  poss.  pron.,  its, 
their ;  see  "  Notes." 

GWAZHA,  V.jSee  GWASHA. 

GwAzisA,  see  Gwadzisa. 
GwAziWA,  see  Gwadzi- 

WA. 

GwAZO,  \(1)  adv., 
GwAzwo,/  much,  soon, 
quickl3'^,  especially,  in- 
deed, surely,  truly ;  (2) 
adj.,  certain,  true,  sure. 
The  final  syllable  zwo 
may  give  place  to  one 
agreeing  with  the  class 
of  another  noun,  e.g. 

DAMA      GWARO  =  true 

news.       The    zwo    is 

general  for  all  classes  ; 

(S) j)o.ss.  pron.,  their; 

.see  "  Notes." 
Gw  AZOGWAZO,  adv. ,Yery 

much,  very  soon. 
xGwE,  n.,  leopard. 
GwEDV,  po.ss.  p7'on.,  our. 

GWEDU,     or     GANYE 

GWEDU=at      my, 
or  our   home  (c/. 
Fr.  chez  moi). 
RA   GWEDU,   my,  or 
our  people. 
GwEDZA,  v.,  .see  Edza. 
iGwEGURU,n.,old  woman. 
iGwEMBE,    n.,    see    gu- 
Embe. 

'Igweme;}^-'^"^^^®^^**- 


nGwena,  n.,  crocodile. 
GwENDA,  see  Enda. 
Gwendagwenda,  v.  inf. 
(Enda),  ramble,  walk 
about  aimlessly. 
nGwendere,  n.,  accident. 
paGwenga,  ?i.,    desert,    a 

flat  country. 
TjiGwENjERE,     n.,    mealy 
cob. 
GwENU,   adv.,  now,   di- 
rectly. 
nGwenugwenu,  n.,   ant- 
bear. 
RiGwENYA,  n.,  flint. 
GwENYU,    poss.    pron., 
your. 

GWENYU,    or  GANYE 

GWANYU,        your 
home       (c/.      Fr. 
chez  vous). 
BA     GWENYU,    your 
people. 
RiGwENZi,  n.,  herb,  plant 

(a  new  leaf). 
TjiGwENZi,  n.,  stump  of  a 

tree  or  plant. 
TjiGwEPA,  w.,  see  tjiHwe- 

PA. 

MuGwERE,  n.,  sick  person, 
invalid. 
mGwere,)        catarrh 
BUGWERE,  }  "^'^^^^^^Ztlr. 
TjiGwERE,)      cold,  fever. 

nGwbrengwere,   n.,  or- 
nament   for   the   per- 
son. 
GwERESA,  v.  tr.,   slash 
about  as  with  a  sword. 
GwETE !  interj..  No ! 
MuGwEYA    M u  )  jpre;^., by 
GuGwEYA  GU...,  >   the  side 
paGweya  pa,      )    of,     on 
that  side  of. 


Gwe 


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Hal 


GwEZHA,  v.,  see  Kwizha. 
MuGwi,\w->  beap,  mound, 
RuGwiJ     pile. 

ITA  Muuwi,  make  a 
heap,  pile  up. 
nGwiba,  /I.,  ant-bear. 
TjiGwiDiBiKo,  «.,  lid  of  a 
pot. 

GWIINOA,      \u.  tilt., 

GwiiXGiRA,  j  glance  off 
(as  a  bullet),  to  graze, 
chafe  (c/.  Kwizha). 

GwiNA,  V.  tr.,  shrug, 
^VTinkle  up. 

r.WIXA  MUBANDABU- 

KO,      shrug      the 
shoulders. 
GwiRA,    V.    tr.    (Gwa), 
light  for. 

GWIRA     NAKA,     COn- 

spire. 

GWIRA  MAXDA,)  C  a- 
GWIRA  DARO,     /  vil. 

RiGwiRAXAKA,  11.,  dome.s- 
tic  squabble,   civil 
war. 
GwiRAXA,  V.  ini.y  divide 
amongst  selves. 

RUGWIRIKO,    71.    {pi.    DZIRI- 

KO),  shaft  of  an  assegai. 
GwisA,  V.  tr.,  cause  to 

fight,      incite,      tight 

much,  pulverize. 
GwisAXA,  V.  int.,  argue, 

cavil,   contend,   brawl 

amongst  selves. 
iGwi8ANA,  n.,  see  iKwi- 

8ANA. 

GwisAxiSA,  V.  tr.,  stir  up 
a  row,  excite  a  brawl 
amongst. 

GwiVA,  V.  tr.,  grind  com 
or  snuft,  etc. 
RiGwiYo,  n.  (guIvo),    (1) 


corn  mill,  esp.  lower 
larj^e  stone;  (2)  song, 
hymn. 

GwizA,  v.,  see  Kwizha. 

GwiziRA,   v.,  see    Kwi- 

ZIRA. 

GwoxA,  v.,  see  Koxa. 
GwosHORA,  v.,  see  Ko- 

SHORA. 

iGwosHOROjl  n.,  see  iKo- 

IGWOSORO,    J       SHORO. 


H 

Ha,  for  A  the  negative 

particle- 
Haba,  see  Shaba. 
iHabi,  n.,  girl's  apron. 
iHabu,    n.,    gold,    hence 
money. 

iHADHLANAjIn.     (HaRI), 

iHadyaxa,   J    small  pot, 

bowl,  basin. 
nHadzi,    71.,    female     of 

animals. 
nHadzikadzi,  n.,  cow. 
Hagaga,   v.,  stir  up   a 

row. 
Haha,   v.,  sprinkle,  see 
Shasha. 
riHahu,  71.,  sparrow,  flock 
of  sparrows. 
Haka,     v.,     seek,     .see 

TSAGA. 

iHaka,  n.,  tortoise. 
Hala,  «ee  Shara. 
iHala,  .*ee  nZhara. 
tjiHalana,  71.,  see  tjiHari. 
Halila,  «ee  Zharira. 
Ha  lima,     culj.    (Rima), 
dark. 


Ham 


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Fob 


iHama,  n.,  kinsman,  rela- 
tion. 

iHamba,  n.  (iAmba),  tor- 
toise. 

iHambo,  n.,  wild  dog. 

iHambra,  n.,  see   iSha- 

MHA. 

kiHambuko,  see  iZhambu- 

KO. 

iHamha,  see  iShamha. 
iHamshatsi,  n.,  sister. 
iHana,  71.,  (1)  pit  of  the 
stomach  ;     (2)    hence 
fear,    remorse,    alarm 
(?  conscience),        also 
pity,  kindness;   (3)   a 
friend,  acquaintance. 
ruHanda,  n.,  leather;  see 

ruAnda. 
riHandabulimi,  n.,  earth- 
worm. 
riHandemtandb,  n.,  spi- 
der, cobweb. 
(iDandemtande.) 
iHandira,    n.,    male    of 

beasts,  bull,  stallion. 
iHanga,    n.    (iShanga), 

(1)  dot;    (2)    guinea- 
fowl. 

mHanga,  ?i.,(l)  reed,  stalk; 

(2)  reed,  a  musical  in- 
strument. 

iHangu,  see  Shangu. 

Hanu,  see  Shanu. 

iHanya,  w.,  see  iHana. 

iHanzu,  n.,  clothes,  gen- 
erally jacket  and 
trousers,  not  mere 
blankets. 

iHaxzwadzi,  7?.,  sister. 
maHai'ita,    77. ,     bran     of 
mealies. 


Harabha,  adj.j  old,  in- 
firm. 
riHarabha,")  7?.,  old  man, 
iHarabha,]    infirm  per- 
son. 
iHaki,  71.,  pot. 
tjiHaki,   71.,  a  little  pot ; 
(tjiHalana). 
mHarako,  77.,  staff. 
Harira,  see  Zharika. 
Harura,  see  Zarura. 
iHasha,  71.,  anger,  rage, 
cruelty,    passion,   bad 
temper,  vengeance. 
NEHASHA,        angry^ 
quarrelsome, 
cruel,  fierce,  irri- 
table. 
iHawi,  see  iShawi. 
iHazu,  see  iHanzu. 
iHazwadzi,  71.,  see  iHan- 

ZWADZI. 

Haya,  v.,  see  Shaya,  be 

deficient. 
He,  see  Nzhe, 
Heregeta,  see  Bherb- 

GETA. 

RiHiHA,  71.,  see  riZhizha, 

summer. 
HiNGA,  see  Suing  A. 
HiYA,  V.  int.,  delight,  be 

glad. 
Hla,  v.,  see  Hya. 
tjiHlanyitje,  71.,  ratel. 
Hliga,  v.,  see  Hyiga. 
Hlisa,  v.,  see  Hyisa. 
Hloga,    v.,    dislocated, 

broken,  weak. 
Hlora,  IK  tr.,  damage, 

break,  weaken. 
tjiHlu,  77.,    bosom,  chest, 

breast,  meat. 
iHoBA,  77.,  see  iZiioba. 

iHOBK,  77.,  fish. 


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Hor 


nHobodo,\w.,        pocket, 
RiHoBODOj     purse,    wal- 

perly, applied   to   the 

snail;  *-ee  Mai  BEHOMBA. 

let,    small     bag,     the 

MuHoMBA,\«.,  ditch,  fur- 
iHoMBA,  j     row,  valley. 

small     bag     fastened 

round   the  neck  used 

IHOMBA      IJO    KWIJI, 

to  hold  a  charm. 

bed  of  a  river. 

maHobodo,  71.,  bellows. 

RuHoMBO,  71.,  .see  ruOmbo. 

HoBOLA,    V.  tr.,    stamp 

iHoMBODO,7j.,«ee  riHobo 

com. 

DO,  bag. 

HoBvr,  see  Gobvu. 

iHoMNWE,!  71.,  (I)  sack; 
iHoMO,       j      (2)   percus- 

iHoFORi, n.,    a    difficult 

thing. 

sion  cap. 

iHoc;a,  see  ruShoga. 

MAHOMO,     n.,    large 

HoGO,  pred.  pron.,  there 

beads. 

it    is.    For    nouns   of 

GU   DYA     HOMNWB= 

GU  class  and  generally; 

inherit     {lit.     eat 

see  "  Notes." 

the  bag). 

iHoGOHO,  n.  (Shokosha), 

HoMORA,  see  Shomora. 

large  wooden  dish,  or 

I  Hon  A,  77.,  iron  ore. 

trough. 

iHoNDO,  77.,  an  armj^,  foe» 

Hoowi,  see  Ocjwi. 

mHonde,  77.,  fig-tree. 

HoHA,  V.  tr.  (Shosha), 

nHondokwe,\77.,  male  of 
iHoNDOKWE,/     animals. 

enclose,    shut    up    as 

with    bushes,    stop   a 

HoNEGA,  V.  int.,  bid  fare- 

road. 

well. 

HoHELA,  V.  tr.,  enclose 

HoNGO    adj.    {prefix  to 

for. 

verbs),     bare,    naked, 

iHoHO,   ».,    honey  bear, 

empty. 

or     ratel     {MeUivora 

WA  KA   HONGO   FAM- 

capeiiitis). 

ba  =  he  was  naked. 

RiHoji,  u.  (iSiioRi),  a  spy. 

RuHoNGOHONGo,  77.,  spine. 

iHoKo,  71.,  a  peg,    nail. 

BuHoNGOLA,  71.,  ferocity. 

cock  of  a  gun. 

NABUHONGOLA,  fierce. 

maHokd,     v.      (maShoko), 

iH0Ni,7i.  (iShoni),  shame. 

news. 

HoSo,  \adv.,  yes;  see 
HoN(  )ZE,  J     of  so  HoSgo. 

Hgla,  v.  tr.  (Shora),  to 

»py. 

iHoNo,  n.,  male  of  ani- 

HoMANA,    \ailj.    (Sho- 

Ho.MANANA,J        MANA), 

mals. 

maHonya,  7?.,  "  biestings  '*^ 

few,  little  in  quantity. 

of  milk. 

HoMBA,  V.  int.,  see Okba, 

RiHoxYE,  n.,  maggot,  grub^ 

snarl. 

fly-blow. 

iHoMBA,    71.,   snail-shell, 

iHoPE,  n.,  sleep. 

sometimes,  but  impro- 

iHORE, 77.,  fog. 

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Hur 


iHt)K(),  n.,  bar  to  close  a 

HUGURA,    V.     (BuGURA), 

kraal  gate ;  ttee  mSoro. 

bark  (of  dogs). 

mHokonga,  w.,  see  Kor- 

HUHULA,  V.  (ShUSHURA), 

ON«A. 

take  the  early  morning 

Ho  Roii  A,  vir.,  straighten. 

meal. 

iHoRoRO,       Vw.,      white 
iHoKoWANEj     crane. 

;i---}«..  tiger  cat. 

HoRUDZA,  v.,  winnow. 

HuGu,  pron.  dem.  (Ugu) 

iHosA,    1  ;i.,   (1)  catarrh, 
iHosHAj     fever;    (2)    a 

this ;  see  "  Notes." 

HuKO,  see  huKo. 

rattling  noise. 

Huji,    n.,     see    huDzi, 

INYIGA  I  NEHOSHA  = 

pumpkin. 

the  country  is  un- 

iHuKU, n.,  fowl. 

healthy. 

lHUKUKADZI,\^     ,  ^^ 
IHUKWADZI,  r-  ^^'^• 

ROBA  HOSHA=  rattle. 

iHosi,          Ir?., chief  wife 
iHosiASHE,/     of  a  chief. 

iHuKWANA,  n.,  chicken. 

iHuLA  n.  (iZura),  frog. 

iHoTjE,!  ?i.,  trunk  of  ele- 
mHotjeJ    phant. 

HuLE,  adv.,  see  Shure. 

iBuLO,  n.  (iZuRO),  wind- 

iHoTORO, ?i.,  ram  goat. 

pipe. 

HoTSiRA,  V.  int.,  sneeze, 

HuLUGiGWA,  t-.,  see  Shu- 

snort. 

RUGIGWA. 

iHowu,  w.,  see  iZhowu. 

iHuLULiDHLA,     ?i..     See 

mHra,  w.,  see  imBha. 

iZURURIYA. 

imHrakwizi,  n.,  seeMBuA- 

Humba,  v.,  mould,  cre- 

KWIZI. 

ate,  shape. 

tjimHramanga,  71.,  see  tjim- 

iHuMBA,  n.,  snail-shell. 

Bhamanga. 

Humburuga,      v.,     see 

Hu  (1)  pi^ep.,  to  ;  (2)  pre- 

BUMBURUGA. 

fix,  sign  of  the  Infini- 

iHuNDA, 71.,  hump  of  ox. 

tive.     A  dialect  differ- 

RiHuNDi, 71.,  (1)  trunk  of 

ence   from    the   usual 

tree  ;    (2)      husk     of 

form  GU.   H  sometimes 

corn. 

displaces    k,  cf.    Teb. 

HuNGA,  v.,  hum. 

inkuni = firewood = Sh. 

iHuNi,  n.\  firewood. 

iHUNi.    Teb.inkukTi= 

iHuNYA,  71.,  flower  of  the 

fowl=Sh.  inuKU. 

maize  plant. 

BuHu,  n.,  the  falling  block 

maHunye,  71.,  dregs  of  beer. 

snare  placed  in  fences. 

"grains." 

RiHuBA,  see  riZhuba. 

iHuNZi,  n.,  bull. 

HuDUGA,  v.,  come  off,  as 

iHuPA,  71.,  tick  of  sheep. 

hair  {cf.  Budiga). 

iHuPi,  71.,  cob  of  Indian 

iHuDU,    11.   (iGuDU),  ba- 

corn. 

boon. 

HuRA,  v.,  drag,  draw. 

Hur 


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Hwi 


iHiTRA,  n.,  head  of  com. 

iHuRi,  n.  (TjiHURi),hole 
into,  or  through  any- 
thing. 

iHuRO,    n.,    see    iKuRO- 

KURO. 

HuRU,  ac^.,  see  Kuru. 
TjiHuRU,  n.,  duck. 
iHuRiBA,  «.,  dust. 
HuRUGUKWE,  adj.y  old, 
aged. 

iHURUKADZI,  W.,  cow. 

iHusi,  71.J  cap. 
HuTsi,  see  huTsi. 
iHuziiA,  7J.,  a  snare,  trap, 

pitfall. 
iHuzi,  n.,  see  iHunzi. 
HwA,  v.,  (1)  live,  hear, 
taste,  feel,  hence,  be  in 
good  health ;  (2)  stamp, 
crush  corn,  grain. 

MOTO  I  NO   HWA,  the 

fire  is  alight. 
GuHwA,      7?.,      sensation, 

sense. 
MuHwA,  71.,  thorn,  spike, 
quill  of  the  porcupine. 
BuHwA,  71.   (iDiuwa),   (1) 
grass,    old    and    dry, 
straw ;  (2)  pus. 
RuHwAj'l  71.,  single  stalk  or 
TjiHwA,  j     blade  of  grass. 
RuHwABURO,  71.,  cord  run 
through  the  cartilagi- 
nous part  of  a  cow's 
nose. 
HwADA,  7^,  hide  oneself. 
iHwAi,  71.  (iGwAi),  sheep. 
HwAi,  ck//.,  see  Gwai. 
HwAiR A,  v.,  clear  a  road. 

iHWAMANDA,     71.,      hom, 

trumpet,  bugle. 
iHwANA,  71.,  red  lynx  or 
caracal. 


RiHwANDA,      n.,      small 

plaited  basket. 
HwARi  (gu  ti  Hwari), 

silent  (c/.  Hwaira). 
iHwARi,  71.,  pheasant. 
iHwATi,  see  huAti. 
iHwATU,  see  huAto. 
HwAYA,  v.,  poke. 
ruHwayenga,7i.(tjiEnga), 
potsherd. 
iHwAYO,  71.,  snuff-box. 
MuHwE,  71.,  crack,  crack  in 
skin,  chap. 
iHwE,  71,,  noose,  loop. 
iHwEDZA,     71.,     milking 

vessel. 
HwENEDZA,    v.,     bring 
near,     cause    to     ap- 
proach. 
HwENERA,  t\,  come  or 

go  near,  approach. 
iHwENKA,  71.,  green  par- 
rot. 
TjiHwEPA,    71.,   a    tobacco 

pipe. 
MuHwERE,    71.,    a    sloping 

down,  a  steep  place. 
BuHwERE,  71.,  catarrh. 
RiHwi,    7?.,    word,    order, 
command,  mes.sage. 
HwiDZA,  r.  (Hwa),  cause 
to    live,    hear,     feel, 
kindle  (of  a  fire). 
HwiGA,  V.  (Hwa),  be  in 
a  "  tasteable,"  bearable 
condition;  be  distinct, 
loud. 
Hwira,    v.    tr.^    stamp, 
pound. 
maHwiri,    71.,     see     ma- 

HWBRB. 

HwiRiRA  (Hwa),  r.,  lis- 
ten, be  obedient. 


Hwi 


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Igo 


HwiTA,  r.,  draw,  suck, 
as  through  a  pipe. 
TjiHwiTO,  ?«.,  fish-hook. 

iHwivo,  ».,  small,  round, 
hand  -  stone  of  mill ; 
hence  any  round  ob- 
ject, a  ball  or  globe. 
Cf.  huIyo. 
RuHwiYO,  ?i.,  song,  hymn 
{cf.  ruIyo). 

iHwiZHA,  ?i.,  giraffe. 

HwoMANA,  see,  Homana. 

HwowA,  see  HuUwa. 

Hya,?;.  (1)  (Hla)  respect, 
fear,  dread ;  (2)  happen, 
chance. 

Hyiga,  v.  (Hliga),  be 
fearful,  awful,  terrible, 
hideous. 

Hyisa,  v.  tr.  (Hlisa), 
make  afraid,  astonish, 
fear  exceedingly. 

Hyora,  v.,  see  Hlora, 
break. 


I,  prejix  (1)  of  i-dzi  class; 
(2)  contracted  form  for 
Ri  of  Ri-MA  class;  (3) 
plnj\  pron.,  of  MU-Mi 
class ;  (4)  pron.  suffix^ 
contr.  for  Ni,  q.v.  what 
U  NO  TSAGEi=what  do 
you  seek  ?  A  zwi  nbi 
=  there  is  nothing 
{—lit.^  not  it  with 
what). 

Iba,  v.,  see  Ba,  steal. 

Ibaba,  pron.  dem.  pers.^ 
these  ;  see  "  Notes." 


Ib ART,  pro?i.  emph.,  they, 

them  ;  .see  "  Notes." 
1bo,{1)  pron.  emph.,  they, 

them,  it;  {2)pron.dem., 

those ;  see  "Notes." 
Iboba,  pro7i.  dem.  those ; 

see  "  Notes." 
Ibobaya,   ]7ron.     dem., 

those      yonder ;       see 

"Notes." 
Ibva,   v.,  Bva,  be   ripe, 

cooked. 
Idu,   p7^on.    emph.   {pi. 

Mu-ba)  ;  see  "  Notes," 

we,  us. 
Idzi,  v.,  see  Edza. 
Idzanisa,    v.      tr.,    see 

Edzanisa. 
Idzi,    (1)   pron.    emph. 

they,  them;  (2)  pi^ou. 

dem.  (dzi),  those ;  see 

"Notes." 
Idziri,  pron.  emph.,  for 

Idzi. 
Idzo,    (1)   pron.   emph. 

they,  them;  (2)  pi^on. 

dem.  (dzi),  those;  see 

"  Notes." 
Idzodze,  pron.  dem.,  re- 
duplicated   form     for 

Idzi,  these. 
Idzodzo,  pron.  dem.,  re- 
duplicated    form    for 

Idzo,  those. 
Igogo,  pron.  dem,  (ru, 

GIT,  BU),  for  URA,  UGA, 

that. 

Igogu,  p7^on.  dem.  (Rir, 
GU,  bit),  for  URU,  UGU, 
this. 

Igoguya,  jyj^mi.  dem. 
(ru,  gv,  bit),  that  (far 
away,  from  either 
speaker  or  hearer). 


Igu 


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Ino 


loiiRi,  proii.  dew.  (ru), 

that. 
InoBO,  pron.  dem,  (bu), 

that ;  see  '*  Notes.*' 
Ihobu,  pron.  dem.  (bu), 

this ;  .see  "  Notes." 
IiiOHO,  pron.  dem.  (bu), 

for  Ihobo,  that. 
Ihohi:,  j)ron.  dem.  (bu), 

for  Ihobu,  this. 
Ihohi'ya,    proii.     dem. 

(mu,  bu),    that,    at    a 

distance  from  speaker 

and  hearer. 
Ihokc),  pron.  dem.  (ou), 

that;  see  "Notes." 
Ihokl',  pron.  dem.  (Gu), 

this. 
Ihokuya,     pron.    dem. 

(Gu),  that  j'onder. 
Ihopa,  see  Ipopa. 
Ihoyo,  pron.  dem.  (mu), 

for  uvo,  that. 
IiioYU,  pron.  dem.  (mu), 

for  UYU,  this. 
Iji,  pron.  deni.^  for  Idzi, 

these. 
Ijiya,   pron.   dem..,    for 

Edziya,  those  yonder. 
I  JO  (1)  pron.  dem.,   for 

Idzo,  those;  (2)  pron. 

emph.  (iti)  for  Iro  and 

Idzo. 
Ijoyi,    pron.    dem.,    for 

Idzi. 
Ijojiya,  pron.  dem.,  for 

Edziya. 
Ijojo,  pron.   dem.,   for 

Idzo. 
Iko,  pron.  emph.    (ka), 

\t;see  " Notes." 
Ikoko,     see    loooo   (c/. 
Koko). 
ouIla,  r.,  «ee  ouIra. 


Iix),   pron.    emph.,    for 

Iro. 
Iloli,  pron.   dem.  (ri), 

for  Iri,  this. 
Iloliya,  pron.  dem.  (ri), 
for        Eriya,        that 
yonder. 
Ilolo,  pron.  dem.   (ri), 

for  Iro,  that. 
Ima,  r.,seeMA.  The" I" 
prefixed    to     avoid    a 
monosyllable  standing 
by  itself. 
Imba,     I".,      see     Omba, 

chant,  sing. 
Imi,  pron.  pers.  emph., 
I,     myself,     me ;     see 
"■  Notes."      Imi    some- 
times stands  for  Imue. 
Imnwe,\  pi'on.        j)ers. 
Imue,    J     emph.,     you, 
ye;  .see  "Notes." 
MuIna  n.  (mnw-ina),  a  hole 
in  the  ground,  a  shaft, 
a     pit,   an    ant-bear's 
hole. 
lNDA,r.,  see  End  a. 
Indb,  adv.,  yes. 
Ine,  pron.  pers.  emph., 

for  IwE,  thou. 
In(;i8I,    n.,  an  English- 
man. 
Ini,  (1 )  pron.  pers.  emph., 
for  Imn WE,  ye,  you.  Ini 
is  sometimes  heard  for 
Imi,    q.v. :    (2)    pron. 
inter.,  often  contracted 
to     Ni    and    I,    what, 
which.      Ini   may    be 
regarded     as    an    em- 
phatic   form    of    the 
inter,  pron.  Ni. 
Ino,   pron.    emph.,    for 
Iyo. 


Ino 


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Ita 


zlNO,)n.,  pf.  Menu   (= 

jInoJ  ma-Ino),  (ui-ma), 
tooth.  Cf.  Ziso.  Z 
or  J  replaces  the  pre6x 
Ri.  It  is  irregular  in 
nearly  all  Bantu 
languages. 

Ini',  ])ron.  pers.  emph., 
for  Imue,  ye,  you. 

Inzanisa,  v.  tr.,  see  Ed- 

ZANISA. 

lopA,  see  Ipopa. 

Ipa,  v.  int.,  be  bad,  ugly, 

unpleasant,    stale,   vi-^ 

cious,  wrong. 
Ipapa,  pron.  dem.  (pa), 

representing    English 

adverb,  here. 
Ipapo,  pron.  dem.  (pa), 

representing    English 

adverb,  there. 
Ipfa,  v..  see  Pfa. 
Ipopa,  pron.  dem.  (pa), 

or  loPA,  here  (adv.). 
Ipopaya,    pi^on.     dem. 

(pa),  or  loPAYA,  there, 

j'onder,    remote    from 

speaker  and  hearer. 
Ipopo,  2?ron.  dem.  (pa), 

there  (adv.). 
Ira,    v.  (Era),   abstain, 

fast. 
Iri,  (1)  pron.  pers.  emph. 

(ri),  it,   see  "Notes"  ; 

(2)   pron.    dem.    (ri), 

this,  see  "  Notes." 
Irigidza,     v.    tr.,  place 

across. 

irigidza      MA(}UMB0 

= cross  the  legs. 
ruIrigo,  n.,  a  long  stick,  a 
whip  stick. 
I  hi  HE,  pron.    dem.  and 
emjyh.,  for  Iri. 


Iriya,  pron.    dem.,    for 

Eriya,  that  yonder. 
Iro,  (1)  x>ron.  emph.  (ru), 

it,  see    "  Notes  " ;    (2) 

pron.  dem.  (iii),  that, 

see  "  Notes." 
Irori,  pron.    dem.,    for 

Iri,  this. 
Irori Y A,  ^pro«.  dem.  (ri), 

that     yonder,    remote 

from       speaker      and 

hearer. 
Iroro,   j)ron.   dem.,  for 

Iro,  that. 
Irugo,  pron.  dem.  (ru), 

for  IJro,  that. 
Iruri,  pron.  dem,  (ru), 

for  Uru,  this. 
ISA,  V.  tr.  (1)  convey ;  (2) 

put,  appoint,   set  up ; 

(3)  spoil,  smudge,  sin 

against,  offend  against. 
MUlSHU,ln.  (mnriziiu,  m- 
BUlSHUjJ      BUISHU),  husks, 

esp.  husks  of  mealies. 
Isi,     Isu,     pron.    pers. 

emph.,    we,    us;     see 

"Notes." 
Mulsi,    n.   (mnw-isi),    tail, 

esp.  the  brush. 
IsiRHWA,!  v.    pa.^s.,   see 
Isiw^A,      J     Is  A. 
IsKA,  V.  tr.,  see  Isa. 

I^^rl'^' }  ^-  P<^s.,  see  ISA. 

ZLSO,  n.,  pi.  MESO  (  =  MA  + 

iso) ;  cf.  zIno,  eye, 
gun-sight.  The  prefix 
is  irregular  in  nearly 
all  the  Bantu  lan- 
guages. 

make 


Ita,    v.  tr.,    do, 


Ita 


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Iza 


commit,  cause,  accom- 
plish, undertake. 
guItAjVw.,   conduct,   prac- 
huIta,/     tice. 

Iti  j>ra«.  devi.  (xi), these. 
Itixi,   v.,   imper.,    as    a 

form  of  polite  request 

(tjijo),  please. 
Itja,  v.,  imper.  of  Tja. 
Itje,  \])roti.  dem.    (tji), 
Itji,  f  this;  «fe" Notes." 
Itjetjiya,    pron.  deni., 

for  Itje,  this. 
Itjo,  {l)pron.  dem.  that ; 

(2)  pron.  emph.  (tji), 

it ;  see  "  Notes." 
Itjotje,  jy^fon.  dem.,  for 

Itje,  this. 
Itjotyiya,   x>^on.    dem. 

(tji),  that  yonder,  far 

from  speaker  or  hearer. 
Itjotjo,  pron.  dem.,  for 

Itjo,  that. 
Ito,  (1)  pron.  dem.  (tu), 

those ;  (2)  pron.  einph., 

they,  them. 
Itsi,  for  Idzi. 
Itso,  for  Idzo. 
MUlWA,      n.       (mnw-iwa), 

water-melon. 
IwA,    pron.    dem.   (ma), 

those. 
I\VAni,proji.  emph.  (ma), 

they. 
Iwawava,   pron.   dem., 

those  yonder,  far  from 

speaker  and  hearer. 
Iwf:,  jfron.  emph.,  thou, 

thee ;  he,  she  it. 
I  WE !  ahoy  ! 
Iwo,    jtron.    etfiph.,    it; 

they,them;^e«  "Notes." 
IwowA,  pron.  dem.,  for 

Ay  a  (ma),  these. 


IwowAYA,    pron.  dem., 

for  IWAWAYA. 

Iya,  pron.  de^n.  (mi),  for 

Iyo,  those. 
MuIye,  71.,  mosquitos. 
Iye,    (1)    pron.    emph., 

he,  she,  it,  him,  her ; 

(2)    pron.    dem.,     for 

Uyu  (i),  this. 
Iyeuya,  j^^'on.  dem.,  (i) 

that  yonder,  far  from 

speaker  and  hearer. 
Iyi,    ^^/'Ow.    dem.    (mi), 

thiSjthese;  see  "Notes." 
ruIyo,  n.  (rhu-Iyo),  a  song, 

hymn. 
ouIyo,    n.    (i-GWiYO),    the 

lower  or    large    mill- 
stone. 
huIyo,     n.    (i-nwiYo),    the 

upper  or  hand-stone  of 

a  mill. 
Iyo  (1)  2>ron.  dem.  (i,  mi), 

that,   those;  (2)  pron. 

emph.  {i,  Ml),  it,  they, 

them  ;  (3)  pron.  pred. 

(mi),    here    it  is!    see 

"Notes." 
Iyoiya,  2^i'()t^-  dem.  (i), 

that  yonder,  far  away. 
Itouya,  pron.  dem.  (i), 

that  yonder,  far  from 

either       speaker       or 

hearer. 
\Y(>\K,\2)ron.  dem  ,    for 
Iyoyi,  I     Iye. 
Iyoyiya,     pron.    dem , 

(mi),  those  yonder,  far 

away. 
I  yoyo,  pron.  dem.,  for 

Iyo  (i,  mi),  that,  those; 

see  "  Notes." 
orlzANA,     n.    (Kwizana), 

brook,  stream. 


Iih 


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Jis 


jnjUm%\n.   (m-Bhishu), 

MfBlziirJ husks,  esp.  husks 

of  stamped  mealies. 
Gulzi,  n.  (Kwizi),  a  river. 
Izwi,  pron.  dem.  (zwi), 

these. 
Izwo,    (1)    pron.    dem. 

(zwi),  those ;  (2)  pron. 

emph.,  they,  them. 
Izwozwi,  for  Izwi. 
IzwozwiYA,  pron.  dem. 

(zwi),    those     yonder, 

far    from    speaker    or 

hearer. 
Izwozwo,  for  Izwo. 


Ja,  v.,  see  Dza. 
J  ANA,  V.  int.,  see  Dzana. 
Janu,  adv.,  yet,  still. 
Janyira,  v.  (Dzanyira), 

chop  up  (meat). 
Jara,  v.,  (1)  become  full 

(Zhara);    (2)   harrow 

ground,  rake. 
tjinJara,  .see  Nzara. 

Jayo,  (1)  ddv.,  so,  thus ; 

(2)    poss.    pron. J    for 

DZAYO. 

nJe(iesa,     n.,    madman, 

wild  fellow. 
iJEXiETjE,  n.,  dam,  vley. 
iJe(jwa,  n.,  unburnt  pot. 
Jrieredza,  v.,  go  out  of 

the  way. 
Jbnya,  t\,  hatch. 
maJenya,  ?«.,  the  lot. 

ITA     MAJENYA,     Cast 

lots. 
Jenyera,  v.  int.,  twinkle 
of  the  eyes. 


nJera,  n.y  dough,  leaven. 
nJere,    n.     (Tjenjera), 
cunning,   craft,    alert- 
ness, ability. 
nenjere,  crafty. 
nJerere,       n.     (njere), 

hawk. 
mJese,  n.  (iDzbse),  copse, 
wood. 
Jeye,   in    ITA  Jeyb,   to 

joke. 
Ji,  pers.  jyron.,  for  Dzi ; 
see  "  Notes." 
HuJi,  n.,  see  huDzi. 

nJi,    n.,    herd,    troop    of 

animals. 
RuJi,  n.,  fibre. 
JiBA,  adj.,  slate  or  dove 

colour. 
nJiba,1w.,    dove,   pigeon, 
iJiBA,/     wood  pigeon. 

RlJiBA,  see  Rl-DZIBA. 

JiBILA,  v.,  see  DZIBIRA. 

JiGWA,  V.  tr.,  see  Tjega, 

to  wane. 
Jura,    v.    int.,    be    an- 
noyed. 
iJiLA,  n.  (Dzira),  inside 

fat  of  animals. 
JiLA,  v.,  see  Dzira. 
mJimba,  n.,  hunter,  fisher- 
man. 
JiME,  adv.,  until. 
MuJiMO,  see  Ml  DziMo. 
JiNJi,  adj.,  see  Zhinzhi, 

many. 
JiPA,  v.,  see  DziPA. 
Jipula,  see  Dzipura. 
RiJiRA,\n.,   calico,   esp.   a 
nJira,/     strip  of  calico. 
nJiri,  n.,  (1)  pig,  hog  ;  (2) 
stars  in  Orion's  belt. 
TjiJiRiMA,  n.,  giddiness. 
JiSA,  v.,  see  Dhlisa. 


Jit 


(    905    ) 


Kak 


JlTIOA,  see  DZITIYA. 

riKaba,   n.    (iGaba),    (1) 

JiYA,  see  DziYA. 

sack    of    powder;   (2) 

Jo,    interj.,    see     Tjijo, 

silver  jackal. 

please,    or     expressed 

Kabhata,     adv.,      pri- 

only in  intonation,  the 

vately. 

interjection    of    cour- 

nKabi, n.,  sparrow-hawk 

tesy. 

maKabi,  n.,  thin  strips  of 

GiJo  Gi:...,  prep.,  by  side 

bark,  used  as  string. 

of,  beside,  below. 

Kabiri,  adv.,  twice. 

GUJO       GWEMISHA  = 

tjiKabo,  n.,  calabash,  esp. 

the    border    of    a 

the    vessel   formed  of 

country. 

the  hardened  rind. 

Jog  A,  see  Dzoga. 

iKabvu,  n.,  see  iGabvu. 

Jong  A,  see  Dzoxga. 

Kadi,     adv.,     certainly. 

iJoNOWE,  n.,  a  cock  bird. 

truly. 

JoNTRA,  V.  tr.,  unbrace, 

Kadukwana,  adv.,\ittle, 

unhook. 

small,    so    little,    so 

,t,";;r'}"'"— • 

small. 

mEadzi,    n.,    woman    or 

Jos  A,  see  DzosA. 

girl. 

iJoTi,  In.,  (iDzoTO),  arm- 
iJoTo,/let,  bracelet,  ring, 

buKadzi,  n.,  lock  of  a  gun. 

Kadzishaba,     n.,     see 

wheel. 

kaDzishaba. 

iJu,  11.,  eagle. 

Kadzigira,  r.,  see  Gad- 

JuNcaiRA,  r.,   .see  Tjin- 

ZIGIRA. 

OURA. 

Kadzira,  see  Gadzira. 

MuJuRU,     n.,    white    ants, 

Kajali,  adv.,  so  little. 

termites. 

mKaka,    77.,   milk,    sweet 

and  sour. 

kaKadzamba,  1    n.,     land 
kaKanje,          /     crab. 

K 

Kak  A  RE,    adv.   (Kare), 

also,     thus,     in     like 

manner,  again. 

Ka,  (1)  aux.  verb,  sign 

Kakata.  ?'.,  ]>ull.  draw, 

of  the  pft.   tense,  e.g. 

drag,     lead,     stretch, 

Nda  ka  vima,  I  have 

attract,  tempt. 

hunted;  (2)  nmtn  pre- 

iKakata, ri.,  mud,  black 

fix  of  diminutive  force; 

SOU. 

see  "Notes";  (3)  adv. 

mKakati,    n.,    one    who 

(Kanga),  almost. 

pulls,    a    leader   of  a 

.NDA    KA    NDA    FA,    I 

wagon. 

almost  died. 

Kakf:,  poss.  prov.,  his, 

mi'Ka,  n.,  measles. 

hers,  its;  »C€  "Notes." 

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Kap 


Kako,  jfoss.  pron.f  thy ; 

«ec"  Notes." 
Kakubi,  see  kaKubi. 
Kama,  v.  tr.^  to  milk. 
mKamba,  n.,  a  variety  of 

mimosa  bush. 
Kambayira,   v.,   go   on 

hands  and  knees,  creep, 

crawl. 
Kamina,  1  v.,    be    lame, 
Kami  R  A,  J      hobble. 
Kamnra,  v.  (Kama),  give 

milk  (of  a  cow). 
Kamnremnweremnwe, 

see  under  Remnwe. 
Kamnwe,  adv.,  once,  at 

once,     together,    sud- 
denly. 

KAMNWE  PERA,  Only 

once,  just  once. 

KAMNWE  TJETE, 

promptly, "  sharp ! " 

Kamura,  v.,  divide,  di- 
minish, lessen. 

Kana,  adv.,  (1)  perhaps, 
probably,  if,  whether ; 
(2)  four  times. 

Kana,  n.,  see  kaNa, 
chicken. 

Kanamura,  v.,  cock  a 
gun  (kanura). 

Kanatu,  adv.,  thrice. 

Kanda,  v.,  (1)  throw, 
fling,  toss,  pitch;  (2) 
foment,  poultice ;  (3) 
spit  in  contempt. 

KANDA  MATE    = 

throw  saliva. 
[ruKanda,!  iGanda 

riKanda,/^'  *^^  i^anda. 
Kandega,  v.,  be  thrown. 
Kandira,  v.,  throw  at. 
kandira  mazai,  lay 
eggs. 


Kanga,  (1)  V.  tr.,  roast, 
parch ;  (2)  aux.  verb 
(Ka),  has  the  adverbial 
sense  almost. 

DZA   kanga  DZA  WA 

=  they  almost  fell. 

Kangana,  (1)  v.,  be 
wrong,  blunder,  mis- 
take; (2)  adv.,  how 
much,  how  many,  how 
often;  so  much,  so 
often. 

Kanganisa,  v.  tr.,  cause 
or  help  to  be  wrong,  do 
wrong,  be  very  wrong, 
blunder  greatly,  sin 
against. 

Kanganwa,  v.,  forget, 
neglect,  blunder. 

Kangani,     adv.,     how 
often. 
tjiKanganiso,    n.,     error, 
mistake. 

Kangu,  poss,  pron.,  my; 

see  "  Notes." 
Kantetjini,  adv.  (Tjini), 

how,  why. 
iKanu,  n.,  cock  of  a  gun. 
buKanu,  n.,  battle  axe. 

Kanura,  v.,  cock  a  gun. 


tramp 


Kanya,         \  V. 
Kanyanga,  J     (clay), 

knead. 
Kanye  gwedu,  at  my, 

our  home. 
Kanyira,  v.  tr.,  rebuke, 

reprove. 
Kanzura,    6'ee    Kwax- 

ZURA. 

Kapa,  v.,  lap  (of  a  dog). 

Kapikura,  v.,  bear,  sup- 
port. 

Kapita,  v.  tr.,  choke, 
throttle. 


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Kapura,  v.  (Pura),  beat 

hard. 
Kaua,  *;.,  be  greedy. 
maKaua,  u.,  cinders,  char- 
coal. 
tjiKaua,  «.,  see  tjiGara. 
Kaka(;a,  t'.,  charge,  load 

a  gun. 
iKaraga,  n.,  a  charge  of 

powder. 
Karakana,    v.,    think, 
ponder,    recollect,  re- 
member. 
Karakanisa,  v.,  remind. 
mKaran'(JA,  /I.,  (1)  evening 
star ;  (2)  honey  bird. 
Kare,  (ulj.,  old,  stale. 

ZWAKARE,      GWAKA- 
RE,  VAK\RK(adv.), 

continually,  again 
and    again,    long* 
ago. 
Karekare,  adj.,  ancient, 
very  old,   {culv.)  very 
long  ago. 
Karo,  poss.  pro/i.,  its; 

see  '*  Notes." 
Kasa,  v.,  see  Gasa. 
iutKashaha.  «., soldier,  ter- 
mites (white  ants). 
KASHAxu.^wiy.  (Shanu),  i 

live  times. 
Kaswa,  v.,  see  Gasa. 
Kataxa,  v.,  be  compli- 
cated. 
mKati,)  7i.(MKATi),centre, 
i'aKati,/     middle. 

Katjizioa,  adv.  (Tji- 
ziba),  intentionally, 
wilfully. 

Katjo,  />os8.  pron.t  its ; 
«e«"Notes.'^ 


ruKatu,    H.J    thick   thorn 
bush. 
iKau,  «.,  see  iKanu. 
iKawa,  «.,  dew. 

DYA  IKAWA,  "  eat 
the  dew,"  used  of 
cattle  going  to 
])asture  before  the 
morning  milking. 
Kawo,  ])oss.  pron.,  its, 

their  ;  see  "  Notes." 
Kayo,  poss.  pron,,  their; 

see  "  Notes." 
Kazhinzhi,  adv.,  often, 

very  many  times. 
Kazw  o. poss.  pron.jtheir, 

see  "  Notes." 
Ke,  proa,  suffix,  his,  her. 
Kkih:,  poss.  pron.,  our; 
see  "Notes." 
maKei,  n.  (maKexye),  last 
year  or  next  year. 
Kekedza,!?;.,  cluck(asa 
Kekera,  j  hen),  cackle. 
Kbxe,  coiij.,  or. 
KEXYU,po6-*\/>rort.,your; 
see  "Notes." 
maKexye,  n.  (MuAka),  last 

year,  or  next  year. 
TJiKEPFi,  /J.,  ship. 

Kerekera,  V ,  see  Ke- 
kera. 
Ko,  adr.,  there,    there- 
abouts; present. 
(UJHUKo,      \  on  that 
<;iixoKO,      I  side,  over 
(iUXEiiUKO,  I     there, 
BiiUKWi,     )  3'onder. 
MrKo,  /I.,  manner,  custom. 

K(u»A,  f.,  see  Goba. 
Ri'KoBA,  «.,  see  ruKubi. 
muKoba,  n.,  entrance  way, 
doorway,  threshold. 
K(>bf:ra,  r.,  see  Gobkra. 


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Kom 


TJiKoBBRo,    n.,    see    tji- 

GOHKRO. 

iKom),  n.,  clot  of  blood. 

NKoBONO,7l.,Se6  N'GOBONO. 

KoDAMA,    v.,   see    Kon- 

DAMA. 

TjiKoDORO,    n.,    see     tji- 

GONDORO. 

KoDZA,  V.  tr.  (Kora), 
stir,  thicken  porridge. 

KODZIRA,      V.      (KoDZA), 

doze. 

KODZONOA,    V.    (KoDZA), 

stir,  stir  up,  churn. 

KociA,  adv.,  only,  just, 
but,  however. 

KociWA,  v.,  (1)  be  con- 
tented, be  satisfied,  as 
with  food,  be  intoxi- 
cated ;  (2)  believe. 

KoHA,  see  Kosha. 

KoHERA,  V.  tr.,  cause, 
make. 

KOHERA  HOBA  = 

make  a  noise. 
nKohlo,  \  7i.,  percussion 
nKohyo,  J      cap. 
mKohwa,  11.,  cord  in  cow's 
nostril. 
KoKA,  v.,{l)  declare,  pro- 
claim, make  known;  (2) 
raise  troops,  call  toge- 
ther, cause  to  assemble. 
KoKERA,  ?;.,  publish  to. 
KoKO,  dem.   pron.   (CfU 

class),  this. 
iKoKO,    //.,   cast    skin   of 
snake. 

MA  KOKO  ENZEBE, 

wax  of  the  ear. 
iKoKO,  adv.,  there. 
naKoko,  \  adv.,     on     that 
nkKoko,  /  side,  over  there, 
on  that  account. 


Kokoba,  v.,  to  hook. 
Kokobara,  v.,  cringe. 

TJiKOKOBARO,  1  , 

tj.Kokobo,       I  ''"i^^X^^' 

IKOKOBO,         J         ^'*^^^- 

iKoKOBO,  n.,  a  crow. 

KoKOMAjV.m^.,  stammer. 

MuKoKOMi,  n.,  a  stammerer. 

MuKoKONi,  71.,  copper,  brass. 

KoKONYARiSA,  V.,  draw 

up  limbs. 
KOKORODZA,  V.  tr.,  (1) 
gather  together ;  (2) 
knock, tap;  see  Gudza. 
KoKORA,  v.,  wind  about, 
bend,  as  a  river  or  road. 

KOKORODZANA,     V.     int., 

congregate. 
KoKWA,  see  Kogwa. 
KoMA,  v.,  be  dull,  blunt. 
MuKoMANA,  ??.,  bo3^,  son. 

mKoma  w^angu,  my 
elder  brother. 
Mi'KoMANANA,??.,  Small  boy . 
BuKoMANA,  ??.,  youth. 
KoMBA,  v.  tr.,  surround, 

be  around. 
iKoMBA,  n.,  precipice. 
TJiKoMBA,  n.,  strong  boy. 

KOMBAMA,  V.  (KoNDAMA), 

be  bent,  warped ;  to 
stoop,  cringe,  boM- 
before. 

KOMBAMIDZA,         V.       tr., 

bend,  clinch,    close   a 
clasp  knife. 
TJiKoMBAMO,??.,  crook,  hook. 
mKombe,  v.,  calabash  dip- 
per, ladle. 
iKombekombe,    n.,    ant- 
bear. 
Kombera,    v.    int.,    be 
round    (like  a  circle), 
go  round  (in  a  circle). 


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Kor 


KoMBERKi»/A,  r.  tr.,  en- 

iKoxDORO,   n.,    see   tji- 

circle,  surround. 

Gk)NDORO. 

mKombero,  n.,  edge  of  a 

KONEGA,      \V.,     (KONA), 

KoNEGWA,  J     be      over- 

cup (ie.  a  circle). 

KoMHiKiGA,  be  crooked, 

come,     unable,    tired, 

winding. 

exhausted ;  to  fail(=be 

Ko--.-.{&r 

overcome). 
Kong  A,  v.,  nurse  the  sick. 

(1)   help  or  make    to 

KoNiDZiRA,    iJ.   tr.,  stir 

drive    in  ;     (2)    make 

(the  fire). 

blunt. 

nKono,) 

mKono,  j- /I.,  male  of  beasts. 

TJiKONO,; 

KoMERA,  r.  tr.,  (1)  drive 

in  (nails,  stakes),  hence 

to  stretch  a  skin   by 

NKONO      YEHOWU, 

driving  pegs  through 

male  elephant. 

the     edge     into     the 

maKono,  n.,  large  beads. 

ground ;     (2)    accuse, 

KoNYA,  v.,  judge  (offici- 

denounce, sue. 

ally),  swear  an  oath. 

KoMiSA,  v.,  see  Omisa. 

iKONYBDANGA,   «.,   white 

KoNA,    V.   tr,    (Kwona), 

grub  found  in  the  old 

overcome,  baffle,  con- 

dung of  cattle  kraals. 

vince,  conquer,  subdue, 

TjiKoNYO,  n.,  .see  mGonyo. 

suppress,  tire  ;   hence 

KoNYORA,  V.  tr.,  shell  of 

able  to,  can. 

mealies. 

U       NO       KONA        GU 

KopoRA,  V.  (Teb.),  change 

TJIRUGA     KWIZI  = 

colour. 

he  can  jump  the 

Kor  A,  V.  int.,  (1)  be  fat, 

river. 

stout,  in  good  condi- 

KoNDA, V.  int.,  see  Onda, 

tion,  sleek,  thicken  (of 

be  thin,  worn. 

porridge),  become  vis- 

KoNDAMA, V.  int.  (KOM- 

cous,    be  full   (of   the 

BAMA),  bend,  bow,  bow 

moon) ;  (2)  pain,  throb. 

down,  wind  about  (of 

RiKoRE,  71.,  (1)  a  year;  (2) 

a  river). 

cloud. 

KONDAMA  NBNDONZO 

MAKORB  OSB,  annu- 

=lean on  a  stick. 

ally. 

KoNDAMiKA,  r.  tr.,  bend. 

II  NE  MAKORE,  he   Is 

KoNDAMSwAj'i  t;,,    pass. 

KONDAMWA,     /     of   KON- 

old  (  =  with  years). 

TJiKoRE,  n.,  lish-hook. 

DAMA. 

KoREGA,  r.  int.  (Kora), 

mKonde,  h.,  euphorbia. 

be    viscous,    hanging, 

KoNDiHA,    V.   tr.,   make 

to  twine  around,  cling 

thin,  wear  away. 

about. 

iKONIH),  8^e  IGONDO. 

K<>rk(»ana,  v.  inf.,  be  in- 

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Kuk 


tertwined,    entangled, 
looped,  complicated. 
KoKEKA,  v.,  see  Kouora. 
KoREWA,  see  Kociwa. 
KoRiSA,   V.   tr.,  satisfy, 
please. 
mKoro,  /^,  lx)x. 
nKoro,  )(.,  vehicle,  wagon. 

KOROBEDZA,     V.    tr.,    &C- 

custom. 

KoROBERA,  V.  inf.,  be 
accustomed,  used  to, 
do  habitually. 
maKoroc;oto,  a  form  of 
congratulation  on  re- 
turn from  war. 

KoROMOGA,  V.  int.,  fall 
down,  be  thrown  down, 
ruined  (of  hut,  etc.). 

KOROMORA,  V.  tr.,  throw 
down,  pull  down,  de- 
molish,  ruin,  destroy, 
smudge,  disfigure. 
mKoronga,"^  72.,     channel, 

iKoRONGA,  >  glen,  ravine, 
RuKoRONGA,)  chasm  ;  the 
name  is  applied  to 
the  whole  channel,  or 
to  the  bank  or  side 
thereof.  It  properly 
belongs  to  natural 
channels  w^orn  by 
water. 

KoRORA,  v.,  stretch  out 
the  hands  to  receive 
something. 

KoRHWAjlv.,    see    Ko- 

KORWA,     J       GWA. 

KosHA,  V.  tr.,  (1)  spin, 
twist,  curl,  entwine ; 
(2)  cough. 

KosiiA,  adj.,  see  Gosh  a. 

MrKosHi,  n.   {cf.  maKusi), 

a  small  piece  of  woven 


or  twisted  material,  a 
band  for  the  head^ 
cord,  string. 
KosHORA,  v.,  cough. 
iKosiiORO,  "i  71.,  coughy 
iKosoKo.so,  >  cold,  esp. 
iKosoRO,      )     cold       in 

the  head,  catarrh. 
iKoTA,  n.,  division  of  an 
impi. 
MuKoTO,  n.,  husk  of  corn. 
KoTSARA,  \v.,    see    Go- 

KOTSAIRA,/      DZIRA. 

mKowa,  n.,  mercy,  com- 
passion. 
NEMKOWA,  merciful. 

RUKOWA,        71.        (RUKOBA),. 

stream,  river. 
KuBADZA,  V.  tr.,  injure 
(physically),       sprain, 
wound. 
KuBARA,  V.  int.,  be  in- 
jured, sprained,  etc. 
RuKuBAjW.,  a  brook,  stream, 
watercourse,        gully, 
chasm,  ravine. 
kaKubi,  71.,  a  small  brook. 
iKuBVUBiRi,  n..  duck. 
KuDZA,  V.  (Kura),  mak& 
great,    enlarge,   make 
conceited. 

ziKUDZA,    be     arro- 
gant,      conceited, 
proud ;  boast. 
KuGA,  v.,  see  Kogw^a. 

KUHUMBIWA,\V.         (Ku- 
KUHUNWA,      j       Swa). 

KuHw^A,  v.,  see  Guhwa, 
or  Kuwa. 
riKukuda,  v.,  iGuguta. 

KuKURA,  v.,  collect,  rake 
together,  esp.  of  rub- 
bish. 

TJlKUKl  RARE,  77.,  thumb. 


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Knr 


KuKURiDZA,  v.,  crow,  as 

KuNGULUOA,|v.,          roll 
KuNOURUGA,/     along. 

a  cock. 

iKuK  URUME,  71.,  malebird, 

roll  down,  slope  down. 

cock. 

NKORO  I   NO  KUNGU- 

mKula,  n.y  red  soil. 

RUGA    PAMABHE= 

KuLUSA,  v.,  sift,  winnow. 

the  wagon  is  rat- 

KuMA, I?.,  (1)  mow,  clear 

tling     over     the 

ofif  grass;  (2)   low  of 

stones. 

cows. 

KuNGUMULA,  v.,  skim. 

KuMBA,  v.,  pay  a  visit. 

KuNGURA,  v.,  commend. 

mKumbadzetse,  71.,  dung- 

comfort. 

beetle. 

RuKuNi,\?t.,  log,  stick,  fire- 
TjiKuNi,/     brand,  stem  of 

KuMBAMA,    I*.,  see   Ko- 

mbama. 

a  pipe. 

KuMBiDZiRA,  \  v.,       ask. 

MuKuNi,     v.,     falling  -  log 

KuMBiRA,       )    beg,  bor- 

snare in  fences. 

row,  request. 

MAKUNi !     form    of 

NDI       NO       KUMBIRA 

congratulation   to 

MUTi  =  I  beg  for 

one          returning 

medicine. 

from  the  hunting 

KuMBiRiRA,  v.,  intercede 

veldt. 

for,  ask  on  behalf  of. 

KuNiDziRA,  v.,  see  Ku- 

mKimbo,  n.,  see  Gumbo. 

TJIDZIRA. 

KUMBUGWA,     ) ,,       ,^^ 
Kumburhwa,  V  Vl  Von 
KUMUGWA,    'jble,fall. 

KuNiWA,  V.  (Kunda),  be 
overpowered,        over- 

come. 

KuNDA,  V.  tr.,  overcome, 

KuNO,  adv.,  on  this  side, 

prevail,  conquer,  baffle, 

see  GuNo. 

convince. 

KufiwA,U'.      (Gunwa), 
KuNWA,  j  knock  against. 

KuNDiGA,  V.  int.,  be  in  a 

beaten    condition,    be 

stumble. 

unable. 

TjiKuSwE,  71.,  toe. 

RuKuNDU,ln.,      bran-sick- 
TJiKuNDU,/     ness,  mange. 

KuNYiRA,  v.,  see  Kwin- 

YIRA. 

KUNDURA,r.,«e60NDURA. 

KuPA,  v.,  catch  fish. 

ruKuSga,  71.,  hammer  of  a 

KUPURHWA,       v.,      fall, 

gun. 

stumble. 

Kunoa,    1  v.,  (1)  to  cock 
Kungisa,/    a  gun;  (2) 

KuRA,  v.,  (1)  grow,  in- 

increase,   thrive,   wax 

mend,  repair. 

(of  the  moon) ;  (2)  clear 

KuNOE,  cotij.,  if,  unless. 

off  grass. 

RuKuNGiso,  71.,  gnn  trigger, 

RiKuRA,  71.,  old  garden,  or 

sometimes  used  oif  the 

deserted  site  of  village. 

hammer  also. 

nKura,  71.,  rust. 

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KuRJB,  adj.  J  far,  distant, 
deep. 

KuREKURE,  adj.,  very 
far,  etc. 

KuRiDZA,   v.,    cause    or 
help  to  grow,  to  make 
great,  to  exaggerate. 
ziKURiDZAjbe  proud. 

KuRiRA,  v.,  overcome, 
defeat,  conquer,  baffle, 
succeed,  prevail. 

KuKiSA,  see  Kuridza. 

iKuROKURO,  n.,  throat, 
larynx,  oesophagus ; 
hence  applied  to  a  pipe 
or  hose. 

KuKU,  adj.,  great,  old, 
capacious,  large. 

KuRUKURU,    adj.,    very 
great,  etc. 
BuKuRU,  n.,  greatness,  an- 
tiquity. 
mKuru,  n.,  officer,   head- 
man, leader;   hence  a 
male  of  animals. 
MKURU  WANGU,   el- 
der brother. 

BA-MB-KURU,  the 

ancients,  ancestors. 

KuRUMARA,  V.  tr.,  break 
up  as  a  freshly  made 
floor. 

KuRUMBiDZA,  v.,  cause 
to  honour,  honour  ex- 
ceedingly, revere. 

KuRUMBiRA,  v.,  honour, 
praise,  worship  (c/. 
KURU,  bira). 

KURUMIDZA,     v.,    (1)     do 

thoroughly'',      quickly, 
eagerly;  (2)  to  disturb; 
(3)  confirm. 
ziKURUMiDZA,  boast, 
be  proud. 


KuRUMiGA,u  ^r.,scarify 
KuRUSWA,  v.,  be  digni- 
fied. 
KuSHA,  v.,  rub;  seeKwi- 

ZHA. 

maKushero,  71.,  hide  scrap- 
ings. 
iKusHO,  71.,  see  iKuso. 
Kuso,  v.,  see  Kusha. 
MAKusi,1n.,    animal    hair, 
BuKusi,!     wool,     bristles, 
fur,  down  of  geese. 
iKuso,  n.  (Kusha),  grind- 
stone. 
KUTJIDZIRA,1  V.  (cf.  Ku- 
KUTSIDZIRA, J  NUDZIRA), 

replenish   or    stir    up 
the  fire. 
KuTSiRA,   v.,  take   part 
with. 
mKutu,  n.,  red  soil. 
KuTUNURA,  v.,  take  off 

clothes,  undress. 
KuwA,  v.,  set  a  going, 
make  a  beginning. 
KUWA    MOTO  =  light 

a  fire. 
KUWA  MERE  =  raise 
an  alarm,  applaud. 
iKuwA,  see  iGuhwa. 
KuwADZA,  v.,  see  Kuba- 

DZA. 

KuYA,  v.,  see  Gwiya. 
mKuyu,\^    /.„  ^^^ 
nKuyu,)^*'  ^^  *^^^- 
Kuzwa,i;.(Kuwa),  cause 
to  set  in  motion,  make 
to  move,  drive  away 
(flies  or  birds). 

KWABARIGA,     V.     (GWA- 

mbayira),  crawl,  creep 
of  children  and  insects, 
cringe,  go  on  hands 
and  knees. 


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£wi 


TjiKwABiRo,  n.  (tjiOobe- 

KwE,  71.,  see  nGwb. 

uo),      share,     portion 

KwEBA,  V.  (pass.,  KWE- 

allotted. 

bhAj'Kwebhwa),  drag. 

KwAciuKA,  see  Aguga. 

draw,   pull,  strain   in 

RuKwAnrui,    /I.,   see   gw- 

pulling,  attract,  attract 

Ahuri). 

attention,  draw  water 

KwAKUGA,  see  Aguga. 

through  a  pipe,  lead  (a 

KwAMiRA,  v.,  see  Gwa- 

span  of  oxen  or  an  ex- 

MIRA. 

pedition). 

iKwAMU,  n.,  splinter,  chip, 

KwEBERA,  v.,  draw  for, 

fragment  of  wood. 

look   fixedly,  as  at  a 

KwAMULA,  j  v.,         split 

distant  object. 

KwAMURA,  i   wood,  chop 

mKweberi,   n.,   leader  of 

firewood. 

span  of  oxen. 

KwANA,  r.,  cut  com. 

maKwedzi,w.,  small  bushes. 

iKwAXA,  n  ,  fox,  red  lynx 

Kwekwemuga,     v.,    be 

or  caracal. 

glutinous. 

TJiKwANGWA,  n.,  smallpox. 

KWENDAKWENDA,\ 

mKwanyina,  n.,  comrade. 

Kwendisa,            J 

iKwANZu,\n.,    chip    (of 
TjiKwANZu,/     wood),    bit. 

(Enda),  prowl  about 

KWENGA,  v.,  scoop. 

piece,  splinter. 

KwENYA,  v.,  wave  hand, 

KWANZURA,    V.    (KaNZU- 

beckon. 

ra),  chop  firewood. 

KwEPUGA,     v.,     spring 

KwAPA,  v.,  confiscate. 

back,     rebound ;      see 

maKwara,    n.,    (1)    path, 

Epuga. 

wagon   track,  (2)   the 
grain  of  wood. 

KwBRA,  v.,  see  Kwira. 

KwESHA,  see  Kusha. 

KwARAi)ZUUA,i;.,scratch 

KwEZA,  v.,  see  Kwiza. 

with  nails,  glance  off 

Kwi,  adv.,  there ;  see  Ko. 

as  a  bullet. 

KwiDZA,    v.,    to    make 

(mKwara+dzura). 

great,     honour  ;     .see 

TJlKWARI,")  ^     v.V,««o«««. 
lKwARI,]^-'Ph^*^^- 

KUDZA. 

mKwidza,  /I.,  a  steep  place, 

•KwASHA,  v.,  see   Gwa- 

sloping  ground. 

8HA. 

iKwiHA,  n.,  camelopard. 

KWASHIRANA,    V.    (GWA- 

KwiNGA,    y.,    see    Gwi- 

8HA),  be  around. 

INGA. 

mKwasIjTI., secretary  bird. 

KwiNiRA,  t\,  germinate, 

iKwATi,  71.,  see  gw-Ati. 

sprout. 

KWATURA,    v.,    chop    off, 

KwiNYA,  V.  tr.,  roll  up, 

chip  off,  tear  off 

fold  up. 

KwAZilA,  v.,  GWASHA. 

KwiNYiDZA,]  v.,  reduce, 
KwiNYiRA,  i     shorten. 

iKwAzu,  n.,  see  iKwanzu. 

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Lin 


KwiBA,  v.,  (I)  climb,  rise, 
ascend  ;  (2)  step  up, 
copulate  (of  animals, 
birds). 

KWIRIWA    MSORO,   tO 

have  headache. 
KwiRiDZA,  V.  tr.,  lift  up. 
KwiRiGA,  v.,  add  to. 
KwiRiGANA,  V.J  be  across 
one  another. 

ZWIKUNI       ZWI       NO 
KWIRIGANA  =  the 

sticks    are    lying 
across  one  another. 
KwiRiGANYiSA,  V.,  give 
over  and  above,  add  to 
again     after     having 
added    something    al- 
ready. 
KwiRiGiRA,    v.,  add    to 
on  behalf  of  another. 
maKwiriri,    71.,    noise    of 
snoring. 

MUNU  UYO    U  NAMA- 

KWiRiRi  =  that 
person  is  snoring. 
maKwiriro,  n.,  ladder. 

KwiYA,  v.,  see  Gwiya. 

KvrizHA,!?;.      (Kusha), 

KwizA,  J  (1)  rub,  wesiY- 
ing  away,  as  rubbing 
the  fleshy  side  of  a 
skin  with  a  stone  in 
order  to  remove  scraps 
of  flesh  or  fat,  rub 
hard,  clean  knives,  file 
away,  shave ;  (2)  tease, 
irritate. 

iKwizira,  v.,  rub  for. 

NDI      KWIZIRA      BIZI 

=  rub  down    the 
horse  for  me. 
Kwizi,  7?.,  river  ;  see  GU- 
Izi. 


KwizANA,      «.,     brook, 
stream ;  see  gu-Izana. 
iKwizu,  71.,  spring  hare. 
KwoNEGWA,   \v.,       see 

KWONERHWA,/       KONE- 
GWA. 


tjiLa,  71.,  see  tji-Dya. 
La,  v.,  see  Dhla,  Ra. 
Laha,  v.,  see  Rasha. 
mLala,  n.,  palm  tree. 
maLala,  71.,  peelings,  rub- 
bish ;  see  maRara. 
uLalabungu,  71.,  rainbow. 
Lalila,  v.,  sit,  as  hens. 
Lamnra,    v.    pass,     of 
Lamija,    refuse ;     see 
Ramba. 
mLanda,    n.,    slave ;    .see 

M-RANDA. 

Laya,  v.,  command,  or- 
der ;  see  Raya. 
Lebelega,  ?;., speak;  see 

Reberega. 
tjiLebvu,  71.,  see  tjiRebvu. 
iLema,  72.  (tji-Rima),  a 

fool. 
Ley  A,  V.  (Reya),  fence, 

fight. 
uLeza,  71.  (uDedza),  God 

(used  by  the  Ba-leya 

and  Ma-tjaiia). 
Li,  see  Ri  (Loze). 
LiLA,    V.    (Rira),    cry, 

squall. 
iLiNDA,7i.  (iRiNDA),grave 

of  the  dead. 
maLindene,  71.,    "shades," 

"spirits"  of  the  dead 

(not      ghost  =  TJ-ERO, 

tji-banda). 


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Mam 


mLisana,  h.,  boj',  sou. 
LoBA,  t\,  hit,  strike  ;  see 

ROBA. 

iLoNDA,  71.,  a   sore ;  see 

TJiRONDA. 

mLoyi,  n.,  sorcerer,  witch; 
see  mRoyi. 
LuMA,  v.,  sea  Ruma. 

TJlLl'MBI,  «.,  see  TJiRUMBI. 

LU3IBIRA,  v.,  see  Rumbi- 

RA. 

nLungwa,     n.,     cunning 
fellow,  a  sharper. 
Luwa,  71.,  plttr.  of  uNda. 


M 

M,  pron.  pers.,  (1)  him, 
her ;  (2)  contracted  for 
Mu;  (3)  one  form  of 
sing,  prefix,  i-dzi  cl.  of 
nouns ;  see  "  Notes." 

Ma,  (1)  noun  prefix^  Ri- 
MA  cl.,  see  "Notes"; 

(2)  V.  int.  (IMA),  stand, 
cease  to  go,  stand  up ; 

(3)  Ma  for  mwa,  past 
tense  form  of  Mu  ;  (4) 
Ma,  prep.,  by. 

ouMa,  n.,  end  of  a  thing, 
i.e.  where  it  stands, 
going  no  further. 

GUM  A       OUTJITANDA 

=end  of  a  pole. 
buMa,  n.,  mist  caused  by 
the  heat. 
iMaba,    n.,    apron,    the 
dress     of     unmarried 
girls. 
Madeko,    In.,        after- 
Madbkwb,/  noon,  even- 
ing. 


paMadzibo,  ».,  see  pa-ma- 

DZIBO. 

Mai,  ??.,  also  Amai,  mo- 
ther, aunt,  same  in 
plur.  In  both  numbers 
it  takes  a  7>/?/7'.  7>7'o- 
noun  and  prefix. 

Maibehomba,  7j.,  snail  = 

mother  of    the    shell. 

Note  the  plur.  genitive 

particle  yiAi-BK-HOiiB  A. 

uMaisidi,  n.,  blacksmith. 

iMaka,  71.,  matter,  affair, 
dispute,  strife. 

A  NDI  NEMAKA  =  Iam 

innocent  (lit.  not  I 
with  a  matter). 
ita(na)     maka,     to 
cavil,   argue,  dis- 
pute, discuss,  chat- 
ter. 
TONGA  maka,  judge. 
Makenye,  )  n.  (maka), 
Makei,       /    last  year. 
Makenyura,    7?.,     year 

before  last. 
iMakurb,  n.,  cobra. 
iMalaje,  7?.,  a  fight,  bat- 
tle, scuffle. 
tjiMalimaduna  (Teb.),  t?., 
kind  of   beads,   white 
with  red  stripe. 
Mama,  r.,  go  to  stool. 
Mam  ATA,  v.,  ask  for. 
mamata     fodya  = 
ask  for  snuff. 
iMamba,  7j.  (Teb.),  night 

adder. 
iMambarize,  n.,  centi- 
pede. 
Mam  BO,  prop,  n.,  djnas- 
tic  name  of  the  former 
kings  of  the  Shuna 
people.    Strictly,  it  is 


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Man 


not  the  equivalent  of 
king  or  chief. 
Mameya,  v.  int.,  waddle. 
riMami,  n.,  scorpion. 
dziMamo,  n.,  whiskers. 
iMana,  n.,   (1)   troop   of 
soldiers,    division    of 
impi;  (2)  brow  (?) 
Gu  Man  A  GU,  prep.,  by  the 
side  of. 
Manadzira,  v.,    persist 

in  denial. 
Manaidza,  v.    (Nanga- 
nidza),  take    care    of 
(sick  person). 
iManda,  /i.,  (1)  the  inside 
fat  of  meat;  (2)  con- 
tention, strife,  anger. 
IT  A    MANDA,  Start  a 
debate,     raise     a 
quarrel. 
ruManda,  71.,  hedge,  fence, 
esp.    the    outer   fence 
of  a  village. 
iMandara,  71.,  girl. 
iMandawara,    n.,    skin 

for  dress. 
iMandi,  71.  {or  iManda), 
forked  stick  or  support. 
iMando,  71.,  blade  of  asse- 
gai. 
iMandu,  71.,  wild  fellow, 

madman. 
iMane,  71.,  see  iMani. 
riManga,  71.,  (1)  pumpkin  ; 

(2)  drought. 
tjiManga,  71.,  mealies. 
Mangisa,  v.,  go  quickly, 

run,  cf.  Manyisa. 
iMango,  71.,  hole  in  a  tree, 
.see  i-Bako. 
ruMangu,  n.  (ruBangu), 

sparrow-hawk. 
riMangura,  71.,  iron  ore. 


Mangwana,  n.,  (1)  fore- 
noon, early  in  day; 
(2)  to-morrow. 

Mangwanana,  71.,  very 
early  morning,  twi- 
light. 

Mani,  conj.,  if. 
riMani,  71.,  open  country, 
unoccupied  land. 

Manigwa,  v.  int.,  be  con- 
stipated. 

Manikana,  v.,  be  close 
together,  confined,  nar- 
row, small  in  space. 

Manikidza,\v.,    (1)    to 

Manikira,   /  make  nar- 
row,  small   in   space, 
crowd     together ;     (2) 
crush,        bruise       by 
crowding. 
riManje,    \7i.,  barrenness, 
riManshe,  J     bareness, 
sterility,  baldness, 
u   NEMANJE  =  he   is 
bald,  it  is  barren. 
muMansb,  n.,  trumpet. 

Manugigwa,  v.,  have  the 
stitch  in  the  side. 

Manumanu,  71.,  a  sham, 
only  in  the  phrase. 

ITA   MANUMANU,    act 

hypocritically. 
iManya,  71.,  wrinkle. 

ITA  MANYA,  wrinkle 
up. 
Manya,  v.  int.,  run,  gal- 
lop, canter,  hurry,  run 
away. 
Manyadzisa,  v.  tr.,  pol- 
ish. 
Manyemnwb,  adj.,  pre- 
cious. 

MANYA       -h       MNWE, 

there  runs  but  one. 


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MM 


TJiMANYICfANYEMBA,           W., 

iMata,  n.,  anus. 

firefly. 

tjiMata,  7^.,  small  of  tlie 

Manyisa,  v.  tr.  (Maxya), 

.  back. 

run    very    fast,   rush, 

guMata,  n.,  butt  end  of  a 

cause  to  run,  hurry. 

stalk  or  stick. 

iManza,   )n.  (i-Mazha), 

iMate,  71.,  saliva,  spittle. 

iManzha,  J  (1)  face,  brow, 

bvira  mate,  ^ 

front  of  a   thing;  (2) 

PFIRA  MATE,      > 

luck. 

BVIXZA  MATE,) 

Maonuika,  r.,  eclio. 

dribble,     expecto- 

iMapa,  71.,  hinder  dress 

rate. 

of  skins  worn  by  men 

kaMato,  71.,  gnat. 

and  girls. 

iMauri,  71.,  a  deaf  man. 

Mara,  v.  fr.,  break  up  as 

Mauro,    adv.,    in     the 

a  freshly  made  floor ; 

evening. 

int.,  be  rough  of  a  sur- 

iMaza,   >  n.     (Manzha), 
iMazha,  )    (1)  face,  brow. 

face. 

iMara,  n.  (1)   red  buck. 

front  of   a   thing;  (2) 

rooibok ;  (2)  blade  of  a 

fortune,  luck. 

knife. 

iMazi,  71.,  (i-Maza),  (1) 

iMaradzano,  n.,  junction 

courage ;      (2)     brave 

of  roads  or  rivers. 

man. 

iMarapara,  n.,  sable  an- 

NEMAZi, courageous. 

telope. 

iMba,  7?.(i-numba),  house. 

iMararaxo,  71.,  (1)  sable 

dwelling,  hut,  shed. 

antelope ;  (2)  see  Ma- 

IMBA YESHiRi,  bird's 

ra  dzano. 

nest. 

I  Mare,  71.,  bowl,  basin. 

'     tjiMba,  71.,  puflf  adder. 

kaMarkmbe,  7?.,  bat. 

Mba,   v.   tr.,  scoop    out 

MarimSwe     zuro,     see 

ground,   so   making  a 

Zhuro. 

hole. 

iMasase,  71.,  the  evening 

MBALA,\r.  int.  (hanzu), 
Mbara,/  dress,  decorate 

star. 

iMashabi,  71.,  ghost  (hurt- 

the person. 

ful). 

Mbawa,  11.,  see  m-Bawa. 

Mashoko  !  see  Shoko. 

Mbayo,)  ^     ^ 
Mbayu,}*^^^'"'^- 

iMashu,  n.,  locust,  grass- 

hopper. 

tjiMbe,  .see  tjimBb. 

Mashure,  see  Shurb. 

Mbehebe,  71.,  see  M-be- 

mMask; ATI,  7?.,  (1)  midday. 

BEBE. 

noon  ;  (2)  by  day. 

paMberi  pa,  )  prep.,     be- 

iMas(h;ana,    71.,     young 

(JiMberiou,  f      fore,      in 

man. 

paMbiri  pa,  I      front    of, 

Mata,  v.,  plaster,  daub. 

ouMbiri  gu,  )      ahead  of. 

Mbi 


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Met 


Mbishe,*) 

Mbisiii,  ^see  Bishe. 

iMbu,    n.,   pit    for    corn 

under  the  kraal. 
Mbudhlu,  adj.,  naked ; 

see  BuDHLU. 
iMbuli,   n.,    see    mBuri, 
net  for  catching  game 
or  fish. 
Mbulo,      adj.,     naked, 
empty. 
biiMbulo,    n.,    nakedness, 
emptiness. 
Mburi,  see  m-Buri. 
Mbvabva,  71.,  see  M-bva- 

BVA. 

Mdanga,  prep.,  within, 

for  MU-DANGA. 

Mebura,  v.,  break  off  a 
piece. 
tjiMedu,  n.  (Tji-pemu),  re- 
mainder, a  fragment, 
piece  or  part  broken  off. 

Meduga,  v.  (Pemuga), 
broken,  broken  off,  de- 
crease. 

Medza,  v.,  swallow. 
baMekuru,  n.  (KuRu),  the 
ancients,  ancestors. 

iMemba,  n.j  pinch  of 
snuff. 

I  Mem  BE,  n.,  gun-barrel. 

iMembhe,  71.,  duyker. 

Memenudza,  v.  (meme- 
nudza  ndima),  make 
a  division  in  a  garden. 

iMemhye,  71.,  skin  worn 
in  front  by  men. 

iMene,  71.,  steinbuck. 

Menega,  v.,  come  off,  as 
hair. 


iMfiNGO,  71.  (Pbnga),  dis- 
orderliness,  wildness, 
madness. 

nemengo,         crazy, 
turbulent,        dis- 
orderly. 
iMeni,  71.,  lightning. 
Meno,  (1)  71.,  pi.  of  ZiNO, 
teeth;    (2)  adv.,    per- 
haps. 
Menya,    v.,    peel,    pare, 
shell  beans,  cast  skin, 
change  coats. 
ruMenyo,  71.,  small  black 
ants. 
iMbpo,  71.,  a  gale,  storm, 
tempest,    squall,  cold, 
drought. 
Mera,      v.,     germinate, 
comeupof  seeds,teethe, 
break  out  in  sores. 
maMera,  n.  (Mira),  barm, 
malt. 
iMere,  71.,  the  noise  of 
loud    talking,    crying 
for  dead,  alarm. 
imeremere,       noise, 
din,     uproar,     tu- 
mult. 
nemeremere,    boist- 
erous, noisy. 
BURA  mere,  )    raise 
iTA  MERE,      >      an 
RiDZA  MERE,  )  alarm. 
iMesi,  71.,  hysena,  a  pim- 
ple. 
Meso,  71.,  plur.  of  Ziso, 
eyes. 
riMesomeso,  71.,  sympathy. 
iMeswi,  71.,  tsetse  fly. 
Met  A,  v.,  to  comb. 
iMetu,  77.,  a  comb. 
iMeta,  71.,  charm. 
iMetje,  11.,  anus. 


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Hir 


tjiMeu,  see  tji-pemt. 

MeZA,  v.   {Cf.  KUDUMEZA 

of  Teb.),  be  warm,  hot. 
Mezha,  v.  tr.,  sow. 
iMezi,  11.  (mizi),  scabies, 
the  itch. 
iTA  MEZi,  to  break 
out    in    sores,    of 
scabies. 

MlH'MPU,    adj.    (KUMPU), 

green ;  cf.  Bvimbu. 
riMhe,  n.  (ui-bhe),  sweet 

reed,  sugar  cane. 
tjiMhramanga,     n.     (tji- 
MBHA  manga),  wild  cat. 
huMha,  n.    (hu-bha),   bat- 
tle-axe. 
Mi,    plur.    prefix;    .fee 
"  Notes  "  under  Nouns. 
iMiJiMiji,    «.,    a    slight 

shower  of  rain. 
MiLA,  t'.,  disappear. 
TjiMiLO,  n.,  snout. 
iMiMBA,  «.,  stomach. 

r  NEMIMBA,  be  with 

child,  be  i)regnant. 

MiMiNA,    t\,    strain    (as 

beer),  pour  off  leaving 

sediment,  drain  off  the 

last  drop. 

MiMNWEMBIRI         =        MI 

mSwb    mi-biri  =  two 
fingers ;  in  the  phrase 

(iU      8WIYA      Ml.MNWE- 

BiRi  =  there  lacks  two 

fingers  (of  the  ten)= 

eight. 
MixAMA,  y.,  stoop,  walk, 

bent, 
MiNYA,  v.,  swallow. 
MiNvuoA,     r.    iVi/.,    be 

sprained. 
3I1NYIJKA,  r.  tr.,  sprain, 

wrench,  wring. 


iMiNzo,  «.,  edge  of  asse- 
gai blade. 

MiRA,  (1)  V.  int.  (ma), 
stand,  cease  to  go,  stand 
up;  (2)  V.  fi\,  stand 
for,  stand  up  to,  repre- 
sent; (3)  V.  tr.,  set  up, 
erect,  settle,  establish. 

MOYO     U     NO      MIRA, 

(1)  (my)  heart 
stands,  i.e.  in 
loathing,  doubt, 
alarm.  (2)  (my) 
heart  stands  up 
to,  i.e.  rises  to  an 
occasion,  is  brave. 

MlRA   NENGA,  mOUlt, 

change    coats     of 
horses,  etc.,  drive 
away  birds. 
GuMiRA,       n.,       state      of 
things,  condition,  hab- 
it,   practice,    manner, 
form,  shape,  the  end. 
MiRAMiRA,      f.,      stand 

about,  hang  about. 
iMiRi,  71.,  see  i-MiRiMiRi. 
GuMiRi  v.\...Aprep.^      be- 
paMiri  pa...,/     yond,    on 
that  side  of. 
MiRiDZA,  V.  tr.,  cause  or 
help  to  get  up,  cause 
or  help  to  depart,  stop, 
raise,  lift,  hoist,  clear 
aw^ay,  remove. 
iMiRiMiRi,  n.,  see  iPiri- 

PIRI. 

MiRiGA,  V.  int.,  stand  up, 
get  up  from  sitting, 
start,  get  away,  depart, 
fly  about  as  dust  {i.e. 
it  rises). 

MiRiRA,  r.,  stand  up  for, 
represent 


Mir 


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Miiw 


TjiMiRO,  VI.,  nostril. 

MiRUDZA,  see  Miridza. 
MiRUGA,  v.,  see  Miriga. 
Mis  A,  V.  tr.^  raise,  set  up 
(as    a    pole),    pitch   a 
tent,  appoint. 
misa  moyo,   to  dis- 
gust (= cause  dis- 
gust). 
BuMnvA,  7j.,  see  bumiWa, 
prickles. 
MiYEBUDZA,  v.,  remind. 
MiYEBURA,  v.,  recollect. 
iMizHA,     n.,     carpenter, 

blacksmith. 
iMizi,    n.  (iMezi),    itch, 

scabies. 
Mkati  ma,  prep.  {v.  Ka- 
Ti),      inside,     amidst, 
among,  into,  middle. 
zoMKATi,  o£Pal. 
Mnra,  v.^  see  Mnwa. 
MiJRAiGA,  V.  int.  (Mnra- 
ya),  fly  off  as  sparks, 
scatter,  etc. 
Mnraigira,   v.,  fly  off, 
scatter  for,down,  about. 
Mnrandu,  n.,  see  mnr- 
Andu. 
tjiMnrau,     \w.,    see   tji- 
tjiMnrauri,/    Mnwau. 
Mnrauga,  v.int,  Mnwa- 

UGA. 

Mnraya,  V,  tr.,  to  sprin- 
kle, hence  spill,  scat- 
ter, waste. 
kaMnremnwbremnwb,|^ 
kaMrengwa,  /   '' 

bat ;      see     ka-m-Re- 

MNWEREMfJWE. 

Mnridza,  v.  int.,  whistle. 
Mnwa,  v.,  drink,  suck, 

absorb,  milk  into  the 

mouth. 


MnwamSwaidza,'\ 
Mnwamnwaza,     /    *' 
sprinkle. 

Mnwando,  n.,  see  mnw- 
Ando. 
tjiMnwau,    n.,    fragment, 
piece  broken  off. 

Mnwauga,  v.  int.  (Mn- 
rauga), break  off, 
wane  (of  the  moon), 
break  out  in  sores  as  a 
skin  eruption,  fester. 

Mnwaugira,  v.  int., 
break  off  for,  spread  of 
a  sore. 

MiJ^WAURA,  V.  tr.,  chip 
off,  break  off,  tear  off, 
tear  into  pieces. 

MNWAYA,?;.,see  Mnraya. 

Mnwaza,  adv.,  on  pur- 
pose, intentionally, 
wilfully. 

MIfWE,  adj.,  one,  other, 
another,  some  one. 

BAMNWE  NABAMNWE, 

one  by  one. 
muMnwe,  71.,  see  mu-]N^we, 

finger. 
iMnwene,  7?.,  stranger. 
Mnwepfura,     v.,    chip. 

lit.  strike  one  (bit  off). 
iMnwere,  n.,  bat. 
mMnwesi,    n.,  day    after 

to-morrow  ;    lit.     one 

day  (mnwe-si). 
MfJwETA,  v.,  cut  (grass). 
Mnweya,  see  mnwEya. 
iMnwishu,  n.,  bran. 
Mnwi.sa,  v.  (Mnwa),  give 

to     drink,    give     tlie 

breast,  nurse  a  child, 

irrigate. 


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Mor 


MNW  ISA  MBUTANA  = 

let  a  calf  (out  of 
the  kraal  that  it 
maj')  suck. 

Mnwisi,  n.,  see  mnwIsi. 

Mo,  adv.,  cf.  Po,  there. 

MoAMBA  MA,       \prep.y 

MOATSAMHA  MA,jbeloW, 

under  (Tsamba  mba). 

MoDZi,  see  muDzi. 

MoFU,  (l)rt6?/.,dun  colour, 
buff ;  (2),  n.;  see  m-Ofu, 
eland. 
TjiMoHA,  71.,  epilepsy. 

MoHWE,  adj.  (and   Mo- 
il yb),  left  (side). 
RuMoHWE,  71.,  the  left  side 
or  left  hand. 

iMouwE,   n.,  left-handed 
person. 

iMOMBO,     \n.     (POMBORA 
iMOMHRB,/       PoMHRA), 

adulterer,  harlot. 
MoMBORA,    I?.,    see    Po- 

MBORA. 

iMoMi,  77.,  bloom,  flower. 

MoMO,  adv.,  within. 

MoMODA,^  v.,  (1)  stir  up 

M03I0NA,/  or  round  and 
round ;  reduplicated 
for  emphasis,  see  MoN  a; 
(2)  fester,  eat  away  as 
an  ulcer,  break  out  in 
sores  (here  also  a 
notion  of  round- 
ness). 

MoxA,  V.  int.,  to  take  a 
round  or  circular  po- 
sition or  condition,  to 
coil  up  as  a  .snake,  to 
twiiit,  wind,  l^end  as  a 
river  or  road,  to  stir 
round  and  round  as  in 
stirring  a  pot. 


iMoNDA,  n.,  stump  of  a 
limb  or  tree 

iMoxDORO,  77.,  lion. 

iMoNE,  77.  (mona),  a  blis- 
ter, a  sore. 
MoNERA,  }  V.  int.  (mo- 
Moxereua,  S  na).  be 
round  for,  clinj;,  climb 
of  plants,  coil,  twine, 
wind  about. 

MOXEREDZA,    V.  tv.,  tum 

round  and  round,  make 
a  circle,  turn  (a  handle 
as  of  a  mill,  or  a 
wagon-brake). 

TJiMONERERE,  77.,  circle. 

iMoNGO,  77,,  (1)   marrow, 
pith ;  (2)  cramp,  i.e.  as 
issupposedan  affection 
of  the  marrow. 
iMoNi,  77.,  see  i-Mone. 
iMoNKO,  77.,  see  i-Moxc.o. 
Moxoxga,   v.    tr.j   pain, 
with     a     cramp  -  like 
screwing  pain. 
MoxoxoGA,  v.,  creep  as 

snakes. 
MoNORA,  v.,  chafe. 
MoNYERA,  V.  tr.^  screw 
in. 

M0XY0R0RA,'lf'.    171^,    to 

MoxYOYORA,/     turn 
round  and  round,  like 
a  top  or  a  mill  handle, 
.screw  in  or  out. 

MoxYUXURA,      r.,      un- 
screw. 
iMopo,    n.,    (1)    pimple, 
wart ;  (2)  cheek  bone. 

IMOPOMA,     77.     (BOPOMA), 

cataract,  waterfall. 
Mora,  7\,  (I)  take  honey ; 

(2)  bruise. 
iMoRA,  71.,  beeswax. 

Y 


Mor 


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Mut 


RuMoRA,  n.,  (1)    sting  of 

bee;   (2)   trigger  of  a 

gun. 

iMosHB,  n„  see  i-Mohwe. 

iMosA,     )  71.,  some  affair 

iMoswA, )     between  men, 

matter,  case. 

A    NDI     NEMOSWA,    I 

am  innocent. 

PARA     IMOSWA,     sin, 

blunder. 

ITANA      MOSWA,      be 

cross  with  one  an- 
other. 
RiMoTA,    n.  (M-ota),    ab- 
scess. 
kaMoti,  n.,  a  rod,  stick. 
MoTO,  n.,  see  mOto. 
iMou,w.,  (l)cow  or  heifer; 

(2)  ostrich. 
iMowA,  n.,  kind  of  wild 

spinach. 
MoYO,  71.,  see  M-oyo. 
Mpimbiri,  adj.,  brown. 
kaMrengwe,  n.,    bat,    see 
Kam-Ebngwe. 
MsHURE,  see  Shurb. 
tjiMsoro,|      ^^^^^Sq^q 
guMsoro,/ 

kaMtawa  I  SWA,  71.,  quail. 
Mtapira,#.,  hum. 

Mtjene,  J  ' 
Mu,  (1)  prefix  sing,  of 
two  classes  of  nouns, 
MU-BA,  MU  -  MI,  see 
"  Notes  ;  "  (2)  pers. 
pron.,  ye,  you;  (3) 
prep.,  into,  in,  to,  at, 
by,  from. 
BuMu,  71.,  head  ornament  of 

married  women. 
MuMuDZO,  71.,  reward. 
jMuDZi,  71.,  bloom,  flower. 


RuMuDzr,  n.,   see.    mu-Bzi, 
runner  of  pumpkin. 
Muga,  v.  int.,  arise,  get 
up,  awake,  revive  from 
fainting,  recover 

health,     start     up    of 
game. 
iMuKA,  n.,  an  antelope, 
generally    a    head  of 
game. 

ITA  RUTB  GWBMUKA 

=  encircle  game. 

MUKA   I    NO    BITDB  = 

to  bleed  from  the 
nose. 
iMuME,  n.,  wild  dog. 
iMuMUWA,  n.,  water  buck. 
MuNA,  prep,  for  mu,  q.v. 
TJiMuNDA,  71.   (muNda),   a 
small  garden. 
MuNDHWA,  v.,  be  thick, 
luxuriant    of    vegeta- 
tion. 
MuNB,  prep,  for  mu,  q.v. 
iMuNGA,  n.,  underground 

bee. 
iMuNGUGWB,  n.,  see  mu- 
Ngugwe. 
kaMungwb,    n.,  squall    of 
wind. 
MuNiGA,    V.  int.,    light, 

illuminate. 
MuNYU,  adj.,  brackish; 
see  mu-Nyu  =  salt. 

IMURU,|        ^^if 
RiMURU,  j      ' 

MuRUGA,  v.,  see  Muga, 

MiRIGA. 

MusA,  v.,  see  Mutsa. 
TJiMusnA,  7?,.  (dim.  of  mu- 
Sha),  small  town,  vil- 
lage. 
MuTA,  V.  int.,  wake. 
iMu-yB,  n.,  see  iButb. 


Mut 


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Nak 


MuTSA,     V.     tr.^    rouse, 

i^A,  n.,  chap,  crack  in 

awake,  incite. 

the  skin. 

MUTSA     MOYO,    COm- 

KANa,  adv.,  four  times. 

fort,  encourage. 

iNaba,  11.,  sack. 

iMuzi,  n.,  curl  of  hair  of 

riNabha,  n.,  slave. 

head. 

iNabi,  n.  (Tabi),  branch. 

MAMvEMVE,n.(MA-BVEBVE), 

bough. 

rags. 

Nabira,  v.,  see  Dabira. 

RiMvi.  ?i.,  grey  hairs. 

Nabuhongola,         adj. 

MvuMBi,  rt.,«eeM-VuMBi, 

(Hongola),  6erce. 

puff  adder. 

iNAFiT,n.,  gluttony,  greed 

MvuRA,  n.,  see  m-Vura, 

of  food. 

water,  rain. 

iNaGA,     71.,     C/.    MU-AKA, 

TJiMwANGO,  n.,  shovel. 

spring  time. 

Nagisa,  v.,  see  Nakisa. 

Nagurira,  v.  tr.,   push 

N 

violently  away,  thrust 

away,  toss  as  cattle. 

iNagwa,  n.,    boy's    hut. 

N  (1)  pers.  pron.,  him, 

single  man's  hut. 

for  M;  (2)  prejkc  for 

Nai,  adv.,  so   much. 

i-DZi  class  of  nouns; 

WA   NDI   PA   ZWA  KA 

J9ee"  Notes." 

NAI  =  he  gave  me 

Na  (1)  V.  tnt.,rskm',  make 

so  much. 

wet,  soak. 

tjiXai,  n.,  soot. 

(2)  adj.,  four. 

Naima,  v.,  be  brilliant ; 

(8)  adv.,        perhaps, 

sparkle. 

probably. 

iNaima,  n.  (i-NEMA),  rhi- 

(4)  conj.,  and,  also. 

noceros. 

(5)  prep.,    at,  about, 
of,  by,  on  account 

MAN Aiff Ai,  n.,  barren  coun- 

try. 

of.      concerning ; 

tjiNainai,  n.,  fire-fly. 

with     (supplying 

^Taizo,  adv.,  therefore. 

the  place  of   the 

Nak  A,  (1)  V.  int.,  be  nice, 

rcrft"  to  have"). 

neat,  sweet,  beautiful. 

A     NDI      N  KB  AX  A  =  I 

pleasant,  pure,  chaste. 

have  no  children. 

grand ;  (2)  adv.,  gradu- 

BANA,n,(/>/Mr.ofMSwANA), 

ally. 

children,  fruit, flowers. 

iNaka,    v.,    estate  of   a 

produce. 

deceased    person,    in- 

kaNa,   n.,   little    children, 

heritance. 

young  of  animals. 

WA  KA  I)VAINAKA  = 

KANA     KRHirKir  =  a 

ho    inherited    the 

little  chicken. 

estate. 

Nak 


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Nan 


Nakira,  t;.,  be  agreeable 

to,  be  pleasant  for. 
Nakisa,    I  V.  make  nice, 
NakisisaJ        beautiful; 
be  ccstl}^,   very   dear, 
very  beautiful. 

z\vi  NO  NAKISISA  GU 
KWIKA     MBISI  =  it 

is  very  pleasant  to 

ride  horseback. 

riNako,  71.,  woman's  dress. 

guNako,   ?i.,   butt  end  of 

grass. 

Nako,  conj.  pron.  (  =  na 

+  KO),  with  it. 
Nakoko,  adv.,  see  Koko, 

on  that  side. 
iNakura,  n.,  see  m-Ta- 

KURA,  boiled  corn. 
NAM  A,  v.,  plaster,  daub, 
smear. 

NAMA    HARI  =  daub 

the     pot  =  smear 
round   the  lid   to 
prevent  the  escape 
of  steam. 
Namabhye,     adj.    (ma- 

Bhye),  stony. 
Namasimba,  adj.    (Sim- 
ba),  industrious,  strong. 
Namata,  v.,  pray. 
Namatidza,  v.  tr.,  cause 
to     touch,     cause     to 
adhere,  stick  as  with 
gum. 
Namatira,    v.    int.,  (1) 
touch,   adhere  to;   (2) 
intercede,  pray  for. 
mNamba,  n.,  buttermilk, 
food  mixed  with  milk, 
milk  soup. 
iNambo,  n.,  distance. 
Nambuga,  v.  (namuga), 
be  glutinous,  sticky. 


NAMBUGWI,| CK^V.,  C07?J., 

Nambuzwi,  J       because, 

since. 
Namgwerb,  acO'.(=NA  4- 

mgwere),  unhealthy. 
Namiga,  v.   tr.,  plaster, 

daub,  foment,  poultice. 
Namnwa,    v.    jjass.    of 

NAMA. 

tjiNamnwe,  71.,  see  Nam- 

WE. 

iNamo,    n.     (nama)    (1) 
honej' comb,  beeswax ; 
(2)     a    gum    exuding 
from  the  bark  of  cer- 
tain trees. 
Nampuga,  v.,  to  make  a 
loud,   sharp  sound  as 
in  cracking  a  whip. 
Namsa,  v.,  see  Nanzwa. 
Namsira,  v.  tr.,  stretch. 
namsira   rurimi  = 
put  out  the  tongue. 
iNamu,    71.,   sorrow,   dis- 
tress, trouble  (inawu). 
nda  bone  namu=I 
am  afflicted. 
Namuga,  v.,   see   Nam- 
puga. 
MuN  am  we,  71.,  pot  clay,  mud. 
Namza,  v.,  see  Nanzwa. 
Nana,  v.,  grin. 
iNana,  n.iplur.  maTana), 
rounded  hill. 
tjiNana,  71.,  tobacco  pipe. 
Nanaira,   I  see  Nanga- 

NaNAYIRA,/       IRA. 

maI^^ainai,  71.,  barren  coun- 
try, desert. 

Nanaidza,    ^.9eeNANGA- 

NANANIDZAjJ     nidza. 

Nanatu,  adj.,  six  (0). 

Nandiwe,  ahoy!  (=na- 
ndiwe). 


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Hda 


iNanoa,  w.,  small  slice  of 
meat. 
muNaxoa,  )n.,  thick  bush, 
TJiNAN(iA,'esp.  thorn  bush, 
forest,  wood. 
riNanoa,  /!.,  see  riDanga, 
pumpkin. 
i5^ANOA,    71.,     doctor     of 
medicine.      In      some 
Bantu  languages  it  is 
n-Gaxga. 
BU^^ANGA,  n.,  poverty. 
Naxoaira,    v.    int.,    go 
stooping,bowed,slowly, 
to  totter,  be  convales- 
cent, walk  leaning  on 
a  stick.     The  full  form 
is  Nanoanira. 
Nanganidza,   v.   tr.  (1) 
help    to    go  stooping, 
nurse  the  sick,  support, 
push    gently,   helping 
along,  hence,  be  care- 
ful,  and   mentally   to 
remember    or    to    re- 
mind;  (2)  look,  stare, 
examine     into,      look 
evilly  at  a  man.   Look- 
ing into   is  the  main 
idea,  as  of  a  pouring 
the  eyesight  or  atten- 
tion  into;    hence  the 
word      is     sometimes 
used  of  "  pouring  in- 
to "  of  water,  grain. 
Nangatidza,  r.  tr.,  light 
(a  candle    or    torch), 
illuminate. 
NAN(5ATiRA,t>.,  be  alight, 
be    alive,    be    lively', 
earnest. 
riNango,^  71.,  small  piece 
kiNangf,  )      of  meat 
kiNanowenanowb,  71.,  a 


stretch  of  open  veldt; 
hence  distance,  cf.  ri- 
Dangwe. 
Nan  I,  pron.j  by  whom 

(  =  NA  + ANi). 

Nanidz  AN  A,  r.,  exchange. 
Naniwa,  v.,  be  fine,  not 

coarse. 
Nanya,  see  Nyanya. 
Nanza,    )      ,.  , 
Nanzwa,]"'^'^*^- 
Nariga,  t?.,  break  law. 
iNaro,  see  i-Daro. 
Naro,  see  Daro. 
Nasa,  r.,  must  not. 
Nasi,  adv.,  to-day. 
Nasija,  see  NaTsidza. 
Nata,      v.,     reduce      a 

swelling. 
iNata,  v.,  a  flea. 
Natsidza,  v.  ^7*., arrange, 

adjust,     smooth,    pre- 
pare, correct,    rectify, 

mend. 
mNatsu,  ?i.,  nipple  of  the 

breast. 
NATO,  adj.,  three. 
iNawu,  71.,  news,  report, 

story. 

ITANA    NAWir,    dis- 
cuss, quarrel. 
Naya,  v.   int.j   recover, 

revive. 
Nayidza,  v.,  heal. 
Nazwa,  see  Nanzwa. 
Nda,  past  tense  form  of 

the  pers.  proii.  Ndi. 
uNda,    phir.    LirwA,  | 
muNda,    pliir.    MiNDA,/   •♦ 

garden,  field. 

";;NnA;}"-»<««"NDAZA. 

riNdarira,  \n.,  brass  or 
muNdarira,/   copper.   In 


Nda 


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Nel 


pliir.  Mi-NDARiRA  and 
MA-NDARIRA  armlets, 
bracelets.        Properly 

MUNDARIRA  MTJENA  = 

brass. 
M  aNdawara,  w.,  skins  used 
for  wearing  apparel. 
i-Ndaza,\?^-j  line,  rank, 
ru-Ndaza,j     train        of 
people,  a  strip  of  cali- 
co. 

ITA  rundaza,  stand 
in  line. 
mNdende,    n.   (mDende), 
bunch  of  beads. 
Ndi  (1)  pers.  pron.,  I,  me. 
In  some  parts  of  the 
country     the      N      is 
dropped,  and  di  only 
is  heard;  (2)  cop. part. 
NDiMi,  it  is  I. 
NDiSHB,    it    is    the 
chief. 
tjiNdigwana,    71.,  trough, 
basin,  bowl. 
NdIKO  (1)  =  NDI-KD,  it  is 

it ;  (2)  C071J.,  and  then. 

BATAI  NDlKO  MU DYA, 

work,  and  then  eat. 

Ndiyani,  see  Ani. 

Ndi-zo,    'ip7'07i.  +  cop., 

Ndizozo,  j  these  are 
they,  it  is  they,  (dzi, 
zwi). 

Ndo  (1)  pron.  for  Ndi 
no;  (2)  a  form  of  the 
aux.  ENDA,  expressive 
of  progression,  con- 
tinuance. 

NDO  NDO  BATE  HOBE 
=  NDI  NO  (e)NDA 

(g)u  bate  H0BE  = 
I  am  going  to 
catch  fish. 


Ndozwa,  adv.,  because, 

on  that  account. 
Nduricia,  v.,  squint. 
Ndurira,  v.  tr.,  sting. 
Ne,  see  Na. 
iNebhye,  h.,  .see  iDebhye, 

skin  blanket. 
Nebusugwa,    ailj.  (bu- 
sugwa),  drunken,  in- 
toxicated. 
Nedaro,    adj.    (Daro), 
contentious,  much   to 
say. 
Nedobo,    adj.    (iDoBO), 

swift. 
Nedomba,  adj.  (iDombo), 
dirty. 
tjiNedu,  n.  (tji-Pemu),  a 
piece,  a  bit. 
Nedzenye,  adj.   (iDze- 

nye),  angry,  fierce. 
Nedzimba,  adj.   (Dzim- 

ba),  painful. 
Negama,  adj.  (i-Gama). 

cruel,  savage. 
Negodo,    adj.    (iGoDo), 

cruel,  savage. 
Negohu,  adj.  (i-GoHu), 

famous. 
Nehasha,  adj.  (iHash  a), 
irritable,  angry,  quar- 
relsome, cruel. 
Nehope,   a^j.    (iHope), 

sleepy. 
Nehosha,  adj.  (iHosha), 

unhealthy. 
iNehwe,  n.,  see  i-Debhe. 
Nei=na  +  ini   (n    being 
elided)  =  with  what,  by 
what,  for  what. 

A  zwi  nei  =  there  is 
nothing. 
Nekoko,  adv.,  therefore. 
iNele,  ??.,  see  i-Nere. 


Nem 


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Net 


iNema,  71.,   false  report, 
false  accusation,  lie. 
u     NEN'EMA  =  that 
is  not  so  ;  or,  you 
are  a  liar. 
Nem  A,  v.{  1)  speak  falsely, 
backbite ;  (2) joke, play, 
be  comic. 
iNema,  71.,   black  rhino- 
ceros. 
Nem  A,  adj.,  black,  dark 

blue. 
Nemaguhwa,    adj.  (ma- 
GuHWA),    lying,    pre- 
varicating, false. 
I'-Nemange,  m.,  wild  cat. 
iNemba,  71.,   a  pinch  of 

snufi*. 
Nembayu,  adj.  (Bayu), 

quarrelsome. 
iNembe,    n.,    skin   dress 
worn  by  women. 

NEMBEKEKA,V.2;i^,SWay 

to  and  fro,  to  swing. 

Nemekana,  v.  (Nema), 
(1)  backbite  one  an- 
other; (2)  joke  one 
another. 

NEMEUEMEUE,a<//  ,noisy. 

NEMIMBA,a</;.  (l-MlMBA). 

pregnant. 
Nemkowa,  adj.  (iKowa), 

merciful,  kind. 
iNemo,  n.,  nee  iDemo. 
tjiNamu,  1}.  (tjiPemu),  a 

bit,  a  piece. 
tjiNena,  n.,  bladder. 

Nendega,  v.,  be  pass- 
able. 

NZIRA   lYI  A   I    NEN- 

DFAiA  —  this   i)ath 
is  impassable. 
Nenema,    adj.    (Nema), 
untrue. 


iNenga,  71.,  feather. 
mNesga,  71.,  wing  feather, 
quill  of  the  feather. 
maNenga,  7?.,  down. 
muNexga,  J  71.,  a   musical 
ruNenga,  )      instrument. 
iNengo,   7i.,    price  of  aii 

article,  a  bargain. 
Nenigwi,  adj.  (Nigwi), 

have  hiccough. 
iNenjaxa,  n.,  calf. 
Nenjere,  adj.  (nJere), 

crafty,  cunning. 
iNbxkere,     71.,      bloom  J 

flower. 
Nexzara,  adj.  (inZara), 

hungrj'. 
Nexumbu,  adj.  (Numbu), 
pregnant,  gluttonous. 
Nexyaya,  adj.^  cantank- 
erous. 
Nepexgo,  adj,  turbulentj 

mad. 
Nepfixipfixi,  adj.,  hast- 
ily done,  badly  done. 
iNera,  7i.,  anvil. 
iNere,  n.,  skin  dress  of 
women  and  girls.  The 
Baloze  apply  the  term 
to  the  skins  worn  by 
men  also. 
iNerera,  71.,  orphan. 
NESHUXOU,a6(;.j  anxious, 

angry. 
Nesimba,   adj.  (Simba), 

strong. 
iNeswi,  n.  {cf:  n-Teswi),  . 

end  of  cord  or  stick. 
Neswina,  a</j.,  dirty. 
Net  A,    r.,    be  annoyed, 
worried,      exliausted, 
tired. 
iNi-rrK,    n.,    see    i-Tema, 
palsy. 


Net 


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Ngu 


Netema,     adj.    (Tema), 

in  the  ground,  shaky, 

palsied. 

slack,  infirm. 

Netjbnye,  adj.^  cruel. 

Nganugisa,  t; Jr.,  loosen, 

Netjilumbi,    adj.    (Lu- 

slacken. 

MBi),  famous. 

Ngapa,  adv.,  so  much,  so 

Netjirimi    (RiMi),    {lit. 

great,     so     many,    so 

with  a  little  tongue)  = 

high. 

to  stammer,  e.g.  u  net- 

ZWIYO ZWI  Rl  ZWIN- 

jirimi  =  he  stammers. 

GAPA  =  the  corn 

Netjiya,     adj.^     noisy, 

was  so  high. 

loud. 

NoAPANANA,      adv.,    SO 

maNeto,  n.  (Neta),  worry. 

small,  so  few. 

fatigue. 

Ngapani,      adv.,      how 

Nets  a,    v.    tr.^    annoy, 

great,  how  much,  how 

bother,  worry. 

many. 

Netsamnra,    adj.^    un- 

BANU   BANGAPANI= 

clean. 

how  many  people. 

Netsbga,  v.,  have  care, 

Ngazi,  see  Gazi. 

annoyance,       trouble. 

Ngenu,  adv.  (kuNo),  on 

worry. 

this  side. 

Nezhoba,  adj.  (iZhoba), 

muNgisi,?!.,  English  people. 

noisy. 

Ngo,  (1)  prefix  (hongu, 

muNga,  ?i.,  a  small  grain, 

NGU,  NGUNU),  express- 

something like  canary 

ing  nakedness,  empti- 

seed in  shape  and  size, 

ness  ;  U  NO  NGO  famba 

greenish     in     colour. 

=  he  is  naked ;  (2)  aux. 

used  for  food. 

v.,   expressing   hesita- 

"'ai-'^-^"-^- 

tion,  doubt. 
Ngoba,  conj.,  for. 

Nga,  (1)    V.  int.   (nka). 

iNgobe,  )7i.,  hook,  esp.  a 
i;D\[gobo,j      fish-hook,   an 

sound  as  a  swarm  of 

bees,     or    roaring     of 

arrow,  (a  rake). 

a  river ;  (2)   aux.   v., 

ifsTGOBORA,  v.,  to  hook. 

sign  of  the   potential 

nNgoboro,  n.,  see  Ngobo. 

mood,  e.g.  A  nga  rare 

Ngomha,  see  nGomha. 

=he  might  sleep;  see 

iNgondo,  n.,  war  song. 

"Notes." 

maNgondo,    ri.,    waterfall. 

tjiNgai,  ?i.,  see  tji-Nyai, 

rapids. 

soot. 

iNgonono,  n.,  a  snore. 

NGANA,\acZv.,howmany, 
Ngani,  /     how  much. 

u  nengonono,  he  is 

snoring. 

Nganidza,  see   Nanga- 

Ngonwa,  see  mGonwa. 

NIDZA. 

iNgoo,  .see  iNgobo. 

Nganuga,    v.,    be  loose 

Ngu,  see  Ngo. 

Ngru 


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Sb 


NOUBENlTjrtJt'.  (GUBENU), 

at  once,  now. 
Ngudza,    v.    tr.,    wash 
clothes,  dishes. 

muNgug  WE,  [  n.,  jackal. 

MUNCIUHWB,) 

iNgululu,  n,,  see  I-Ngu- 

RURU. 

Nguna,  v.  int.  (Ngwina), 
enter. 

NGUNA         MLHANZU, 

get    into    clothes, 
clothe  oneself. 
Ngunidza,  v.  tr.^  admit. 
NouNU,  see  Ngo. 
Ngura,    v.    int.,   bathe, 
wash  (oneself). 
tjiNgura,  71.,  patch  for  a 
garment. 
iNgururu,  71.,  wild  cat. 
TjiN(;wA,  71.,  bread. 
Ngwi.n'a,  see  Nguna. 
Ngwinidza,    see    Ngu- 

_  NIDZA. 

riXhai,  71.,  a  poor  man. 
Ni  (1)  pron.  int.,  see  Ini, 
what,    which ;    (2)    v. 
irreg.j  think,  say,  sus- 
pect, suppose,  mean. 
MuNi,  n.,  corpse,  carcase. 
iNiBi,  71.,  shield. 
NiBUGA,  v.,  be  startled, 

afraid. 
Nig  A,  v.,  to  spread  clothes 
to  dry  or  air,  spread 
reports. 
mNiqwi,  ) 

iNiowi,  > «.,  hiccough. 
MUNlGWI,  ) 

u  NEXiGWi,  ho  has 
the  hiccough. 

RUNlKWANIKWA,  71.,   pit  of 

the  stomach. 


Nina,  v.,  wave  to  and 
fro,  drive  away  flies. 

NiNi,  aclv.  (RiNi),  when. 
RiNiNDi,    n.,   big    slice  or 
piece  of  meat. 

NiXDURiGA,  v.,  see  Ndu- 
RiGA,  squint. 

NiNGixiGi,  ailj.  (a)  cer- 
tain (one),  what  d'ye 
call  it. 

NiNGiTiDZA,  V.  tr.,  di- 
minish. 

mNiNINA,  71.,  M-NuSUNA. 

NiN  YEREDZA,  V.  ti'.,  tcase. 

TJiNiRE,      ) 

iNiRE,     >  71.,  spring  hare. 

iNlRIRE,  ) 

NiSA,  V.  tr.^  (Na),  soak. 
NiwA,  V.  (NwA,  Mnwa), 

be  wet,  drenched. 
iNiwi,  7^,  brira. 
NiYA,  v.,  to  stool. 
iNiYO,   n.,  (1)    gluttony; 
(2)  the  anus. 

NENIY 

ously. 
Njara,  n.,  see  nZara. 
Njene,  conj.,  if. 
Njere,  see  nJere. 
uNji,  see  muDzi. 
iNji,  see  ixJi. 
Njina,  v.,  see  Nguna. 
Njinisa  \v.    tr.,    admit, 
NjunisaJ      bring  in. 
Nka,  aux.  verb,  see  nga 
may,  might. 
(m)uNkoror(),  71.,  child. 
ruNo,  v.,  rapidity,  speed. 
ITA  RUNG,  be  quick, 
run,  be  in  earnest. 
NORUNO,  swift. 
muNo,  11.,  nostril ;   in  plur. 
(MiNo),  snout,  nose. 
ziNo,    n.     {plur.    mbno), 
tooth,  fang. 


No 


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Nor 


BuNo,  n.,  nearness,  propin- 
quity. 

GUXO,  on  this  side. 
NOBUNO,  by  the  side, 
on  this  side. 
No,  (1)  sign  of  the  present 
tense,     and     re-dupli- 
cated  (no    no)  of  the 
future.       This    future 
re-duplication  is  often 
contracted,  no  no=no 
o=NO;  (2)  adv.,  here. 
RiNoBO,    n.,    (1)    sleeping 
mat;  (2)  shield. 
iNoBORO,  n.,see  iDoboro. 
NoBUNO,  adv.,    on    this 

side. 
NoBUSiMBE,  adj.  (Simbe). 
sulky,  unwilling,  idle. 

NOBUTJENYB,  adj.  (TjEN- 

ye),  fierce,  cruel. 
NoGA,  see  Nonoga. 
TJiNoGORO,  n.,  basket. 
iNoGWE,  n.,  rush,  reed. 
NoiRA,    v.,   loathe  food, 
nauseate. 
GuNoKO,  adv.,  on  that  side  ; 

also  GUNE-HUKO. 

NoMBA,  v.,  to  roar  as  a 
lion. 

iNoMBA,  n.,  desire,  e.g. 
INOMBA  YENYAMA= de- 
sire for  meat. 

iNoMBANA,  n.  (iNumba), 
small  pox. 

iNoMBE,  n.,  see  iNumbe. 

i]S[0MBE,  ?i.,  a  head  of 
cattle,  beast. 

INOMBEHADZI,  COW. 
INOMBE  1  NO  BUDA  = 

bleed     from     the 
nose. 
NoMNWAZA,  see  Mnwa- 

ZA. 


NoMNWE,  adj.,  seven. 
NoMSHOKO,  adj.  (Shoko), 

swift. 
iNona,  see  iDona. 
iNoNDO,  n.,  sassaby. 
iNoNDORO,  n.,  small  dove 
with    short    legs    and 
black    patches    round 
the  eyes. 
NONGA,  v.,  collect,   pick 
up  from    the  ground, 
find,  discover. 
NONGEDZA,  v.,  beckon. 

NONGEDZERA,     V.,    point 

out. 
iNONGO  n.,  (1)  a  slaugh- 
ter   goat ;    (2)   ground 
nuts. 
iNoNGOMA,   n.,  crown   of 
the  head. 

NONGORA,  v.,  strip  off  (as 
mealies  from  the  cob), 
pick  the  teeth. 

NoMisA,  V.  tr.  (Nonwa), 
smelt  ore. 

NoNOBARA,  v.,  walk 
bowed  down. 

NoNOGA,  v.,  be  slow,  de- 
lay, loiter,  be  late,  be 
dignified. 

NoNONA,  v.,  pick  (the 
teeth). 

NoNUSHEKA,  v.,  grumble. 

NoNWA,   v.,  take    snuff, 
smoke    hemp    or     to- 
bacco. 
BuNoNWE,)     n.,      swamp, 
HuNoNWE,)         mud. 

NoONGA,  v.,  roar  of  rush- 
ing water. 

iNoRE,  n.,  see  iNere. 

iNoRO,  77.,  koodoo. 

NoRUBiRO,  adj.  (BiRo), 
swift. 


Nor 


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Nun 


NoRUDHLi,  adj.  (Dhli), 

MUNU  GWAYE,  a  Cer- 

right-sided. 

tain  person. 

NoKUDZiiio,a<//.  (DziBO), 

MUNU  WAKGU,  youn- 

pitiful, kind. 

ger  brother. 

NORUMOHWE,  adj.  (MOH- 

TJiNu,)  w.,  (1)  a  thing,  any- 
iNu,/    thing,  something; 

wb),  left  sided. 

NoRUNo,       adj.       (No), 

(2)stabbing  pain  inside. 

swift. 

TjiNU  properly  means 

Nor  UN  Y  A,  a</y.,  cruel. 

a  little  thing,  Tji  being 

Nosh  A,  v.,  poke. 

a    diminutive    prefix ; 

iNozo,  ?i.,  spoor,  track. 

hence   Tjinu  tjomuti 

mNrambabvu,  71.,  see  mu- 

=  a  berry. 

Ambabvu. 

A    TJI    NETjiNU,  be 

mNraxa,  n.,  see  mu-Ana. 

empty  {lit.  not  it 

mNrandu,  >n.,    see     mu- 
mNrando,  }     Andu. 

with  a  little  thing). 

A   zwi  NENU= there 

mXrizhu,  n.,  see  muIzhu. 

is  nothing. 

RuNsiiE,  n.,  tinder. 

iNuDA,  ?i,,  mouse. 

Nsi,  see  nSi  . 

MuNuE,  n.  (mu-:^^we),  finger. 

MUNSKWA,72.(Mr-WA),thom, 

iNuGA,  n.,  eland. 

spike,  quill  of  the  por- 

NuGUTA, v.,  perspire. 

cupine. 

NuHWA,    V.   int.,    stink, 

NsKWA,  V.  (Hwa),  live. 

scent,   be   odorous,   be 

be  alive,  awake,  alight, 

rancid. 

feel,  taste,  hear. 

iNuMBA,  n.  (Mba),  house. 

NSKWIRA  BUC.WADZI, 

hut,  abode. 

sympathize      (lit. 

iNumba,  n.    (inombana). 

feel  pain  for). 

smallpox. 

GuNsKWA,     «.,     sensation, 

lNUMBE,n.(lNOMBE),thing, 

physical  .sense. 

something,    in    7>/t/r., 

NsKWiGA,  V.  int.,  taste. 

property,  baggage. 

ZWI       NO      NSKWIGA 

riNumbu,  71.,  (1)  stomach  ; 

ZW^A     KA      lPA  =  it 

(2)  throng,  multitude, 

tastes  nasty. 

swarm. 

NswA,  v.,  see  Nskwa. 

nenumbu,  pregnant; 

Ntome,  adv.,  on  this  side, 

gluttonous. 

e.g.  GU    KO  NTOME  =  it 

iTANUMBU,bemany. 

is  here  on  this  side. 

iNuMl^WA,  n.,  water  buck 

Ntoro,  adv.  {see  nToro), 

{Kobus  ell  ipsiprim  n  us). 

long  ago. 

NuMviRA,    I',    int.,    pu- 

Nu, adv.  (for  Anu),  still, 

trefy. 

yet. 

NuNOAf  v.,  pick  up  (and 
of  fowls),  find,  recover, 

MuNiT,"^  n.,  person,  human 

uNu,)      being,  somebody. 

discover,  plunder. 

Nun 


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Nya 


NuxGiwA,  V.    pass.,   be 

Is'wauga,  v.,  see  Mnwa- 

found,  captured. 

^  UGA. 

iNUNGO,       n.       (I-DUNUN- 

MuNwE,  n.  (Nue),  finger. 

gudza),  idleness. 

mNwedzi,  see  mu-Edzi. 

TjiNuNGURiRA,    n.,    heart- 

mNwene, n.,  head  man. 

burn. 

mNwereJ  n.,  see  Mi:-erb. 

iNuNGU,  71.,  (1)  porcupine; 

mNwina,  see  mu-Ina. 

^  (2)  rafter. 

mNwisi,  ,9ee  mu-Isi. 

IN^UNUNA,  v.,  (1)  suck  (as 

iNwiWA,  see  mu-Iwa. 

a    sweet),    gnaw ;    (2) 

Nya,  v.  act.,  go  to  stool. 

talk  to  oneself. 

ruNya,  71.,  cruelty,  harsh- 

UNUNUNA     (WANGU),      71., 

ness. 

(my)  younger  brother. 

u   norunya,    he    is 

NuNURA,  see  Nunyura. 

cruel,  hard. 

]?s^UNUSHiGA,  v.,  grumble, 

tjiNyabada,  71.,  scorpion. 

murmur. 

Nyadza,  v.tr.,  (1)  bother, 

Nunyura,  v.  tr.,  pardon, 

trouble;  (2)  see  nyudza. 

forgive. 

iNyadzi,  71.,  shame. 

iNuNZi,  71.,   fly  (the   in- 

U NE   NYADZI  =  he  is 

sect),  may  be  applied 

ashamed. 

to  any  variety  common 

NDI  NO  M  DANA  NEN- 

fly,  tsetse,  etc. 

YADZI    =    I        will 

iNUZi  YENYOTji,  bee. 

shame  him. 

iNuNGWi,  n.,  female. 

Nyadziga,  v.  ti\,  soften. 

Nuruga,  v.,  perspire. 

alleviate,  foment,  poul- 

MuNuRUGA,   n.,    the    first 

tice. 

rains. 

Nyadzisa,  v.   t7\,   make 

iNuTA,  n.  (1)  (M-ota),  an 

ashamed. 

abscess ;  (2)  a  mole. 

Nyadzisira,  v.  tr.,  make 

iNuTU,    n.    (iDuta),     a 

ashamed  of. 

heap. 

iNyaguti,  n.,  a    certain 

iNuzi,  n.,  see  i-Nunzi. 

one. 

]S^WA,  V.  (Mnwa),  drink. 

tjiNyai,  71.  (tji-Ngai),  soot. 

Nwa,  v.,  see  Niwa. 

Nya  JIG  A,  see  Nyadziga. 

mNwali,  n.,  see  mu-Ali, 

Nyalaja,    see    Nyara- 

^God. 

DZA. 

M^wANA,  n.,  see  mu-Ana. 

nNyama,  n,,  meat,  muscle, 

mJ^wanana,     see     mnvv- 

flesh. 

Anana. 

iNyamasasa,?i.(Masasa), 

ba-m-!^wana,  n.,  see  ba-mu- 

evening  star. 

^Ana. 

iNyamzumbuzumbu,     n.. 

mNwandu,  see  mu-Andu. 

hornet. 

TjiNwAU,  n.  (tji-Mnvvau), 

ruNyanga,  71.,  horn,  tusk. 

fragment,  piece. 

Nyanga,  v.,  steal  along 

Nya 


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Nye 


sneak,    skulk,      stalk 

tjiNyashaSwe,  n.,  tick. 

game. 

iNyati,  71.,  buffalo. 

Nyakgadza,  r.,  fail. 
Nyanya,  v.,  do  a  thing 

.:;^^::.^T•}"■•'-'•-pp'<'• 

exceedingly. 

Nyanga,     v.     int.    (cf. 

U      NO       NYANYA     GU 

mnwanga),  dissolve. 

EN  DA  =  he    walks 

Nyawidza,  r.,   be   bois- 

very much. 

terous. 

Nyanyadza,  )     i\,      to 

iNyaya,   /I.,  disputation, 

Nyanyaidza,  /come  one 

strife,  quarrelling. 

after  another,  a  great 

ITA     NYAYA,   Stir   Up 

many ;     to     come     in 

strife,  cavil,  argue. 

quick  succession,  and 

NENYAYA,      cantan- 

great  numbers,  as   of 

kerous. 

words  in  talk,  or  rain- 

Nyeba, v.y  see  Nyepa. 

drops  in  a  sliower. 

Nyelela,  v.,  see  Erera. 

Nyanya  iDZANA,t\,argue, 

Nyemba,   v.    int.^   make 

reason  together. 

marks  (  =  write). 

Nyaka,     t;.,      be    quiet- 

iNyemba   n.   (iMba),  (1) 

mannered,  modest,  re- 

temporary  hut,  a  gar- 

si^ectful, meek,  weary. 

den     hut;     (2)    beans 

a    a   nyaua,   he   is 

(something  like  kidney 

shameless. 

beans). 

Nyarabadza,  v.  tr.j  con- 

Nyemberuga, v.,  avoid. 

sole. 

go  out  of  the  wa3^ 

Nyaradza,  v.  tr.,  soothe, 

iNyembo,        71.,       marks 

I)acify,  comfort. 

(writings,  letter,  book). 

Nyarara,  v.,  be  silent, 

maNyemnwe,  71.,   precious- 

at  peace,  dumb,  calm. 

ness,  value. 

guNyarara,  n.,  peace. 

Nvemnwerera,   v.   int., 

NYARARiDZA,ir.,appease, 
Nyararisa,    J   silence, 

smile. 

Nyemudza,  v.,  test,  try, 

calm,  relieve. 

strive,  venture,  tease. 

Nyasi,  n.  (zAsi),  south, 

Nyemura,  v.,  commend. 

down    country,  down 

Nybnoa,      "^  V.J    beckon. 

river.    U.sed  as  a  prep. 

Nyengara,/     woo. 

withGU  or  MU= below, 

Nyengedza,  v.,  pretend. 

under. 

be  false. 

WA       KA     BNDA      OU 

Nyengedzera,     v.    tr.j 

NYASI  —  he    went 

tempt,   deceive,  cheat, 

south. 

break  a  promise. 

BA     KA      BAKA      MU- 

NYEN(;ETEi)ZA,\r.,  coax, 
Nyengetera,  J  beseech. 

NYAHI     MKTJl<;OMO 

=  they  have  built 

iNyengo,  n.,  nobtrils. 

under  the  hill. 


Nye 


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Nyo 


iNybnsa,  n.y  iron  spiral 
binding  on  the  shaft  of 
an  assegai. 
iNyense,  n.,  a  cricket. 
Nyenya,  v.,  despise,  dis- 
regard. 
iNyenye,  n.,  weevil. 
iNyenyedzi,  n.,  star. 
Nyenyeredza,     v.,    be 
cautious,  avoid,  to  go 
round  about. 
Nyenyira,  v.  <r.,sprinkle 

(as  with  salt). 
Nyepa,  v.,  deceive,  lie. 
riNyepo,  n.,  a  lie,  a  false 
charge. 
u  nenyepo,  a  liar. 
muNybpfu,  n.,  yolk  (of  an 
egg). 
iNyere,  n.,    a  length  of 
reed,  a  horn,  or   part 
thereof,  used  as  a  mu- 
sical   pipe,    bugle,    or 
snuff-box. 
kaNyereketb,  n.,   (1)    a 
dot ;    (2)   small  snuff- 
box, a  small  inybre. 
mtjega    u   naman- 
ybreketb  =  spot- 
ted calico. 
Nyerera,  v.,  see  Erbra. 
iNyerezi,  n.,  teacher. 
maNybri,  n.,  clinkers  left 
when   lime    has  been 
burnt  with  dry  dung 
(nDobha). 
Nybrudza,    v.  tr.,    dis- 
miss. 
Nyeruga,  v.  int.,  leave, 

desert  a  post. 
Nybswura,    v.,    "  draw 

beer." 
Nybtbra,     v.     int,    be 
cross, displeased,  angry. 


Nyeuga,    v.  int.,  glow, 
be  white  hot. 
butari  bu  no  nye- 
uga =  the     iron 
glows. 
iNyevi,  n.,  a  herb,  edible 
when   cooked,   largely 
used  in  famine  time. 
Nyiga,  v.,  steep  in  water. 
iNyiga,    7?.,    land,    coun- 
try,   dominion,     tribe, 
nation. 

INYIGA       ZOSE,      the 

earth. 

GU  NEMNWE  INYIGA, 

abroad. 
Nyiginyira,    v..    crowd 

around  (like  flies). 
Nyima,    v.    tr.,    grudge, 

stint. 

GUZiNYiMA,         self- 
denial. 
Nyimana,    v.    int.,     be 

stingy,  mean. 
iNyimo,  n.,  round  beans. 
iNyo,  n.,  anus. 
Nyodza,  v.  tr.,  poke,  pusli 

into,  thrust  into. 
Nyofa,  v.,  poke. 
iNyogAj^ti.,  snake,  intes- 
iNyoka,/  tinal  worm. 

I-PONGWE  =  INYOGA 

I    SI    namroma  = 
earth-worm. 
NDi  NBNYOGA,  rum- 
ble  in   intestines, 
have  diarrhoea. 
^^YOMBA,     v.,    begin    to 

quarrel,  curse. 
iNyondo,  see  iNyundu. 
NYONGANA,i;.,run  helter- 
skelter,  be  scattered, 
iNyongo,     n.,     kind     of 
monkey. 


Nyo 


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Nzw 


Nyoxyoridza,  v.  tr.j 
sprinkle. 

Nyonyuma,  ?'.  wink. 

Nyora,  v.  tr.,  cut  figures, 
notch,  make  figures, 
marks,  write. 

iNyora,  71.,  punctures  for 
blood  letting,  marks  on 
face  and  body  caused 
by  scarifying,  tribal 
and  decorative. 

Nyora,  adj.,  soft,  moist, 
green,  tender,  unripe, 
tame,  quiet,  meek,  lan- 
guid, feeble;  faithful, 
pure,  modest,  chaste, 
good-mannered. 
buNyoro,  7?.,  virtue. 

Nyoroba,  v.,  be  soft, 
gentle,  meek,  tame, 
limp,  without  spirit. 

Nyorobedza,!  v.  tr.,  (1) 

Nyorobesa,  )  dissolve, 
weaken,  alleviate;  (2) 
break  in,  tame,  train. 

Nyorobera,  v.  int.f  melt, 
dissolve,  be  soaked,  be 
made  limp. 
tjaNyorobera,  n.,  wet  corn 
from  the  corn  -  hole 
(Teb.  umNcatja). 

Nyoronyoro,  (ulj.  (Ny- 
oro),  very  quiet,  very 
weak. 
M  uNyoroxyoro,  n.,  debility, 
softness. 

NyorodzAjVi'.  tr.j  make 

Nyorosa,    /  wet,  soft. 
iNYOTA,7i.,thirst,drought. 
iNyotji,  71.,  bee,  honey. 
MiNvr,  7t.,  salt. 

iXvrxnr,  n.,  hammer. 
iNvrxDWA.   ».,  hump  of 
ox. 


Nyudza,  v.  tr.  (Nyura), 

submerge,  plunge. 

iNyl'mbexyiba,  71.,  bird's 

nest,  that  variety  built 

pendent  from  a  branch. 

iNyumbu,  71.,  crest,  head 

ornament. 

muNyunga,  71,,  camel-thorn, 

Nyunya,  v.,  blame. 
muNyunyu,")  . 

huNyunyu  f'*'  ^°.*>  "^^^" 
buNyunyu,)       ^"'^• 
Nyunyuma,  v.,  frown. 
Nyuxyuridza,     v.     tr., 

strew,  scatter. 
iNyura,  71.,  a  dog  (male). 
Nyura,  v.  int.,  (1)  go  out 
of     sight,    disappear, 
sink,      plunge,     dive, 
drown,  set  of  the  sun  ; 
(2)  be  deep. 
Nyuridza,  V  v.,submerge, 
Nyurisa,    J     drown. 
iNyutji,  n.,  see  iNyotji. 
tjiNzaxiso,  71.  (Inzanisa), 

see  tjEdzaniso. 
ruNzara,  n.,  claw,  talon, 
finger  nail. 
NzBXZEXZERA,  V.,  trot  of 

animals. 
NzHE  (or  Nzi),  adj.,  out, 
outside,     e.g.     u     hi 
PAXZHE  =  he    is    out- 
side; EXDA  OUXZHB  = 
go  outside. 
RuNzni,  71.,  pin,  needle,  awl. 
NzuxiRA,  v.,  prevent. 
NzuwA,  i  v.,  feel,  taste, 
NzwA,    J    hear, etc.;  see 

NSKWA. 

M!:NzwA,  71.,  a  thorn;  see 

.ml-Wa. 
KANzwiDHLA,7i.,"sparrow," 

(ka-x-Zwidhla). 


Nzw 


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Oyo 


NzwiGA,  v.,  NzwA,  be 
audible,  sensible. 

KzwiGiRANA,  v.,  be 
across. 


o 

0,  (1)  contr.  for  NO,  q.v.; 

(2)  noun  prefix  for  bu, 

q.v.  (  =  uu). 
Odzonga,  v.,  fall  down 

(of  a  hut). 
mOfu,  71.,  eland  (orig.  mu- 

HOFU). 

Oga,  adj.  (cf.  Koga), 
only,  distinct,  single, 
solitary,  with  noun 
prefix  according  to 
class,  e.g.  Banu  baya 

BA     RI     BOGA  =  those 

people  are  distinct  {i.e. 

from  some  others   in 

question). 
Oga,  v.  int.,  suffer. 
m(u)Ogwi,  n.,  a  heap,  pile. 
Oko,  pron.,  here  it  is  ! 
Oma,         \v.  int.,  be  dry, 
Omegwa,  J      thirsty. 
Omisa,  ?;.(KoMisA),make 

dry,  or  thirsty. 
Omba,  v.,  growl,  grunt, 

chant,  sing. 
Ombera,    v.,    applaud  = 

praise,  esp.  by  clapping 

hands     (hence    pray), 

rustle  of  leaves. 
ruOmbo,  n.,  song. 
Ona,  v.,  obtain. 
Onda,  v.  int.  (Konda),  be 

thin, lean;  waste  away. 


Ondura,  v.  tr.,  thin  out, 

pull  out. 
ondura    minenga= 
pluck  a  bird. 
Onega,  v.,  take  leave. 
Ong  an  A,  v.,  see  Bunk  ana. 
muOnga,    71.,    (1)    marrow, 
pith  ;  (2)  cramp. 
Ongoga,  adv.,  of  course. 
muOngoro,  71.,  .see  Mongo. 
Ora,7;.  ^r.(c/.Teb.Hola), 

gather  up  (Bora). 
iOra,  71.,  bowels  (mabu- 

Ra). 
iOro,  71.,  throat  (iHuRO). 
OsE,    adj.,    all,    every. 
Used  with   the  prefix 
proper  to  its  noun. 

BANU      BOSE   =  all 

people. 

INOMBE   DZOSE  =  all 

the  cattle. 
mOta,  71.,  a  boil,  abscess, 
tumour,   an    inflamed 
sw^elling,  a  swelling. 
Otja,  v.  tr.,  roast,  toast, 

broil,  parch. 
Otjega,  v.  int.,  be  in  a 
roasted,  broiled  state, 
be  heated. 

MKAKA    WA    KA    GO- 

TSEGA=sour  milk 
{lit.  milk  heated). 
m(u)Oto,  71.,  fire. 

TJUM  A  TJiMOTO,  clear 
red  beads. 
lOwE,  see  iHoBE. 
m(u)Oyo,  n.plur.  M(i)OYO,the 
heart  (both  literal  and 
figurative),  temper. 

UNEMOYO        MTJENA, 

he  is  kind,  com- 
passionate, good- 
humoured. 


Pa 


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Pal 


MOYO  WAKE  WA  KA 

IPA,  he  is  aDxious, 
afraid,  evilly  dis- 
posed. 

u  NEMOYO,  he  is  dis- 
turbed in  heart 

MOYO  WOMUTI,  pith, 
or  heart  of  a  tree. 


Pa,  (1)  r.,  give,  present, 
pay    (wages),    supply, 
lend,    borrow,     cede  ; 
(2)  locative  prefix,  see 
"Notes";    (3)   prep.^ 
by,  at,  over,  on,  etc. ; 
(4)  adv.^  here,  there. 
pa  ka  shanoana  = 
there  where  they 
meet  =  a  junction. 
PA  BA  RIKA  =  there 
where  they  cry= 
strife,  conflict. 
PA  NEZwiYO= there 
is  corn,  lit.  there 
with  corn.     Nb= 
NA  +  a  lost  I  repre- 
senting the  article 
preceding  the  pre- 
fix zwi.    Cf.  Teb. 
i-zL 
Pabanza,  v.  {cf.  Banza), 

discover. 
Pabarira,    see    above, 

under  Pa. 
Pa  BO,  pons,  pron.,  their; 

HCA  "  Notes." 
Padzuoa,  V.  int.  (Ban- 
zi'oa),   be    in  a  split 
condition. 


Padzura,  v.  tr.  (Ban- 

zura),  split,  chop. 

Pafupi,  adj.  (FUPi),  ad- 
jacent, near. 

Pag  a,  r.  tr.,  ram,  stuff 
(as  corn  in  a  sack), 
charge  a  muzzle-load- 
ing gun,  feed  (a  child). 

Pag  ANA,  V.  (PAGA),deny, 
refuse,  contradict,  ob- 
ject. 

Paganidzana,  v.  (Pa- 
gana),  dispute. 

Paganira,  r.,  to  deny 
for  or  on  behalf  of, 
hence  to  excuse. 


Pagata, 


i,j     a 


embrace 


Pagatira,  f    a   child, 


pagatira   muabha, 
carry    under    the 
arm. 
Pagati  vA...jprep.  (Pa- 

kati),  amidst,  among. 
ruPagatgwa,   71.,  dagger, 

sword. 
Pagira,  v.  (Paga),  ram 

for,  stuff  for. 
Pagiira,    v.,    serve    up 

food,  "  dish  up." 
Paha,  v.,  see  Pazha. 
Paka,  v.,  see  Paga. 
Parana,  v.,  see  Pagana. 
Pakarb,    adv.    (Kare), 

continually,  again  and 

again. 
Par  ATI,  see  Pagati. 
Pare,  poss.  pron.,  his, 

hers,  its ;  see  "  Notes." 
Pako,  poss.  pron.,  thy ; 

see  "  Notes." 
Pala,  v.,  see  Para. 
Palaja,  v.,  see  Paradza. 
Palula,  r.,  see  Parura. 
z 


Fam 


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Pan 


Tama,  v.,  repeat,  do 
again.  As  an  auxiliary 
verb  it  has  the  sense 
of— again. 

WA     KA     TAMA     WA 

NDI  ROBA  =  he  hit 

me  again. 

guPama,  n.,  revenge. 

kaPama,  adv.j  continually. 

Pamama,  v.  int.,  be  thick, 

stout. 
Pamba.  v.,  plunder,  take 

by  force. 
Pamberi,  prep,  and  adv. 
(paMberi),   before,  in 
front,  further  on,  ahead. 

FAMBA      PAMBERI = 

go  ahead. 

GARA  PAMBERI  PAN- 

GU  =  sit    in   front 
of  me. 
Pambira,     v.,     plunder 
from,  deprive  of  for- 
cibly. 
Pambuga,  v.  mf.,  diverge. 

PAMBUGA       MAROPA, 

to  have  dysentery. 
Pambula,  v.,  see  Pam- 

BURA. 

PambulanisAj  see  Pam- 
burira. 

Pambura,  v.  tr.,  (1)  di- 
vide, separate ;  (2) 
mislead. 

Pamburira,  v.  tr.,  sepa- 
rate for  or  to;  hence 
dedicate. 

Pami,  adj.,  thick,  stout. 

Pamidza,  v.  (Pama),  (1) 
repeat,  add,  give  more ; 
(2)  avenge. 

Pamidzana,  v.,exchange. 

Pamidzira,  v.,  add  to, 
enlarge. 


Pamiri  vA,prep.(M.uu), 
on  other  side  of,  on 
that  side  of,  beyond; 

e.g.  PAMIRI  PAKWIZI  = 

beyond  the  river. 
P  AM  N  WE,  adv.  ,elsewhere; 

see  Panupamnwe. 
Pamsoro  pa,  prep.  (Ms- 

ORO),  above,  on,  over, 

upon ;     e.g.    pamsoro 

PETjiGUTSA  =  on    the 

top  of  the  pole. 
Pan  A,     v.,    be     liberal, 

generous,    give     each 

other  presents. 
Pana,  prejj.,  form  of  pa 

used  with  conj.  pron., 

at,  in,  on. 
Panda,  v.,  see  Banda. 
iPanda,  n.,  ladder. 
tjiPanda,  n.,  bundle. 
ruPandakoba,    n.,    gully, 

chasm,  channel. 
Pandedzira,  see  Bandi- 

DZIRA. 

Pane,  prep,  for  Pana. 
riPanga,  1  ??.,     (iBanga), 
tjiPanga,  J    knife,  especi- 
ally the  blade. 
Pangu,  poss.  pran.y  my ; 
see  "  Notes." 
riPangu,  n.,  stick,  stake, 
especially  freshly  cut ; 
see  iBango. 
Pangura,  v.,  intrude. 
Pangurana,    v.,    make 

friends. 
PANU,arfv.,here,  present. 
PANU    PAYA,  there, 
over  there. 
Panupanu,    adv.,    here, 

close  by,  near. 
Panupamnwe,  adv.,  in 
one  place,  all  together. 


Pan 


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Par 


TA    NGA   TI    RI    PANU 

PAMNWE  =  \ve  are 
all  together 
Paxza,  r.  (Pazha),  have 
diarrhoea. 
PAXZA  MAROPA,  have 
dysentery. 
MiPAXZiiE,M.,groove,ditch, 
furrow,  channel. 
Panzuuu,  adi\  and  ]>rep.j 

above,  over,  on  high 
Paxzura,  see  Baxzura. 
Papa,  adv.  (Pa),  here. 
tjiPapata,  7i.,  bread. 
Papira,  v.,  flap  wings. 
iPapiro,  n.j  wing. 
Papo,   adv.  (Po),  there, 
yonder,  over  there,  e.g. 
RI  RI  PAPO  =  it  is  there. 
maPapu,  n.,  alarm,  fright. 
Para,  t\,  scrape,  scratch, 
root  up  (as  fowls  or 
pigs). 
PARA  MARAR  A,  scrape 
rubbish  together. 

PARA        MOSWA,        do 

wrong,  rake  up  an 
old  offence. 
PARA  GAXDA,  scrape 
the    inside    of    a 
skin,    making    it 
thinner. 
Par  ADZ  A,  V.  tr.^  (1)  des- 
troy, ravage,  lay  waste, 
put  into  disorder, over- 
throw ;  (2)  cast  away, 
cast  offj;  disown. 
maParadza,  «.,  rainbow. 

MAPARADZA  MVURA 

=  that  which  scat- 
ters the  rain. 
Paradzaxa,  v.  iiU.j  part 
company,  separate,  dis- 
agree, differ. 


Paradzanidza,!  v.    tr., 

Paradzaxisa,  /  divide, 
sever,  allot,  separate, 
part. 

Paradzaxidzira,  r.,  di- 
vide for,  etc. 

Paradziga,  r.  int.,  fly 
oft'  (as  sparks),  scat- 
ter. 

PARADZiSA,r.<r.,  divide, 
separate. 

DADE      WA      KA      TI 

PARADZisA  =  father 
separated  us. 
Paradzisaxa,    v.    int., 
part,  separate. 

TA  KA  PARADZISAXA 

=  we    tore    our- 
selves apart. 
Paradziwa,  v.,  pass,  of 

Paradza. 
Paraxa,  v.  int.,  be  sepa- 
rated, be  apart.     (Not 
a  passive  verb.) 
paraxa  xa,  separate 
from. 
Pahaxyula,)!;.,    recon- 
Paraxyura,/  cile.    No 
doubt  a  comix)und  of 
para  and  xyura,  q.v. 
Parara,  v.,   be  in   dis- 
order, scatter,  straggle, 
fly  about  of  sparks. 

parara      MPAXZHEj 

make  furrows. 

MAKORE    A     KA     PA- 
RARA, sky  is  clear^ 
I.e.  the  clouds  have 
scattered. 
Pararaxa,  v.  int.,  part 
company,        dis|)erse, 
differ,  be  angry  with 
one    another,    be    at 
cross  purposes. 


Par 


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Pay 


PARARANiSAjt-.fr., cause 
or  help  to  part,  etc. 

Pararira,  v.,  be  in 
motion,  rushing  about. 

MAROPA    ANGU  A  KA 

PARARIRA   =  my 
blood  tingles. 
Parere,  adv.  (paRere), 

probably. 
Pariga,  v.,  fly  about  as 

sparks,  see  Parara. 
Paro,  poss.  pron.,  its; 

see  "  Notes." 
Pa  RUGA,  V.  inf.,  (1)  be 
cracked,  torn,  chapped, 
be  annoyed,  troubled; 
(2)  be  created,  born. 
PARUGA  MOYO,  heart- 
broken,     grieved, 
sad,  penitent,  low- 
spirited. 

PARUGA     HANA,     be 

excited. 

WA        KA        PARUGA 

KADAYO  =  he  was 
born  so. 
Parugana,  v.,  be  down- 
cast,    sad     (implying 
mutual  action  and  re- 
action). 
Parupo,  adv.  (paEupo), 

beside. 
Parura,  v.  tr.,  (1)  break 
off,     split,     tear,     rip, 
crack,    go    through   a 
country  (thus  splitting 
it     in    two),     escape, 
run  away;    (2)  create 
( =  break   off,    in    the 
Bantu  mind). 
mParuri,  n.,  Creator. 
mParuru,     \  n.,  chap  in 
mParurura,/     the  skin, 
as  from  cold. 


ruPasa,  71.,  sleeping  mat. 

Pasanura,  v.y  open,  as 
a  book ;  spread  out,  as 
grass  to  dry. 

Pashurb,  prep.  (pa- 
Sure),  behind. 

Pasi,  prep.  (paSi)  and 
adv.,  beneath,  under; 
low,  down. 

PASURA,i;.,.SeeBANZURA. 

Pasure,  see  Pashure. 
Pata,  v.,  be  rude,  saucy, 
mischievous,  play 

tricks. 
mPata,  n.,  (1)  a  pass  in 
hills,  a  "nek";  (2)  a 
cave,  den. 
riPata,    n.,    skin    of    an 
animal. 
Patana,  v.  int.,  slander. 
Patjena,      adv.      (pa- 
T  JEN  a),  openly,  plainly. 
Patjiga,  V.J  to   feed  a 

child. 
Patjo,  poss.  pron.,  its; 
see  "  Notes." 
maPato,  n.,  the  buttocks. 
iPatu,  n.,  see  iBatu. 
Patuga,   v.   int.,  burst, 

as  a  pod  of  beans. 
Patula,?;.  tr.,  shell  peas, 

beans,  ground  nuts._ 
Paw^o,  poss.  pron.,  its, 

their;  see  "Notes." 
Payi,  ]  dem.  pron., 

Payipayi,  j    those  here. 
Paya,  adv.  (Pay a),  yon- 
der, over  there. 
Payima,     v.      (Baima), 
twinkle      (of      stars), 
lighten  (of  lightning). 
Payo,    (1)    dem.    pron., 
those      yonder  ;      (2) 
poss.  pron.,  their. 


Paz 


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Pen 


Pazh  A,  v.,have  diarrhoea. 

Pembedza,  v.  tr.,  cause 

PAZHA   ROPA,   have 

to  dance,   make  very 

dysentery. 

glad  ;  lience  to  acquit, 

Pazhe,    cuiv.    (Pazhe), 

set    free    from     some 

outside,  without. 

trouble. 

Pazhurit,  adv.  (pa-Zhu- 

PEMBERA,v.m^,leapand 

Rl),  above,  high  up. 

dance   as   a   "  brave," 

P^znllt'}^-"--"-^- 

dance  for  joy,  stamp  on 

the  ground  applauding. 

mPazhu,  71.,  diarrhoea. 

iPembhi,  71.,  duyker. 

ruPazit,  n.,  see  ruBanzu. 

mPemi,  71.,  beggar. 

Pazura,  v.,  chop,  divide ; 

tjiPempenexi,    71.,    cater- 

.see Banzura. 

pillar. 

Pazurira,  v.,  chop  for, 

tjiPemu,     71.      (Pemura), 

divide  among,  divide 

piece    broken     off,     a 

for,  or  to. 

part,  fragment  {cf.  tji- 

Pazuru,  adv.  and  prep. 

Medu). 

(Paxzuri),        above, 

Pbmuga,  v.  int.  (Medu- 

upon. 

ga),  be  broken,  broken 

T  Azwo, poss.pron.,  their; 

off;  decrease. 

.see  "  Notes." 

Pemura,  v.  tr.,  break  off 

Peaira,     v.     int.     (ita 

a  piece,  break  up. 

Pea  pea),  waddle. 

u  NO  pemura  m UN- 

Pkbaza,     v.    (Pepaza), 

da  =  he  is  making 

dodge. 

a  new  garden. 

maPeiuie,  n.,  autumn. 

Pbna,7'.  int.,  look  fixedly. 

Pei.yu,    J      °®*** 

as  at  a  distant  object, 

examine  carefully. 

muPendero,  71,  edge,   bor- 

Peoiilupedhlu,     adw., 

der,     hem,     boundary. 

very  near,  close  by. 

brim,  brink. 

Pedu,  pons,  pron.,  our; 

Penengura,   v.  (Pena), 

see  •'  Notes." 

examine  closely. 

Pedza,  v.  tr.,  finish,  com- 

Penga, v.  int.,  be  mad, 

plete,  accomplish,  put 

wild,  turbulent,  crazj'. 

an  end  to,  stop,  abolish, 

obstinate,  rebellious. 

confiscate,  ravage ;  un- 

Pbngenuga, v., be  clear, 

derstand. 

bright,  lustrous. 

Pehoowi,     prep.,     adv. 

MAKORI  A  NO  PENGB- 

(O(JWi),    ui>on,   al)ove, 

NUGA,  or  ZWI    NO 

more  than,  beyond. 

PENGENUGA=:it  is 

pRir,  adv.,  see  Peihih'. 

iine  weatlior. 

Pema,  v.,  bog  for  food  or 

mPen(;o,  n.,  madman,  wild 

clothes. 

fellow. 

Pen 


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Pet 


iPengo,  \  n.,  turbulence, 
tjiPbngo,  J     madness,   in- 
sanity. 

NBPENGO,  turbulent, 
mad. 
Pensbnuga,  v.,  vanish. 
Penya,    v.    int.,    shine, 
lighten,  flash,  glitter, 
sparkle,     twinkle,    be 
brilliant,  luminous. 
Penyenguha,    v.,    open 

(q,s  a  book). 
Penyu,  (I)  poss.  pron., 
your,  see  "Notes";  (2) 
adj.    (Penya),  living, 
luminous. 

U   TJI    RI  MPBNYU  = 

he  is  still  alive. 
ruPbnyu,  n.,  lile. 

Pepaza,    v.    (Pebaza), 
look  out,  avoid,  dodge. 
tjiPepe,  n.,  cap. 

Pepera,  v.  int.,  (1)  blaze ; 

(2)  wave. 

PEPBRBNGA,t;.,be  coarse. 

tjiPeperere,     n.,     square 

of  calico  for  a  girl's 

apron. 

Pepudz^,  V,  tr.,  put  in 

mind,  remind. 
Pepuga,  v.  tr.,  call  to 

mind,  remember. 
Pepura,    v.    tr.,    blow 

away. 
Per  a,  v.  int.  (tr.  Pedza), 
end,    cease,    diminish, 
be  done,  overwhelmed, 

NDI    NO    BRER A    NDI 
SI  NG A  PERI  =^  I  go 

on  for  ever. 

WA    KA    FA    WA    KA 

PER  A  — he  is  c^uite 
dead. 
guPbra,  n.,  an  end. 


tjiPerb,  w.,  hysena,  wolf. 
Perbbbdza,  v.  tr.  (Ped- 
za), terminate,  finish. 

GU     NO     PERBBBDZA 

PAPO  =  it     termi- 
nates (itself)  there. 
Perega,  v.  int.,  go  with, 
accompany  (=  merely 
going     at     the     same 
time  and    so    with  a 
person). 
Perbgedz  A,  V.  ^r.,  attend, 
accompany,         escort, 
guide  (  =  to  accompany 
with  a  purpose). 
Pererbdza,  v.  tr.  (Perb- 
bbdza),   end,    termin- 
ate. 
ftfPBRBRBDZO,  n.,  brink. 
Pesa,  v.  tr.,  do  privately, 
secretly ;  to  avoid  a  per- 
son, to  dodge  (secrecy 
and  antagonism). 
Pesana,  v.  int.,  be  across, 
cross      one      another, 
differ,  come  one  after 
another,  not  together. 
Pesanapbsana,  v.  int., 

run  helter-skelter. 
Pesanidza,\?;.   tr.,    put 
Pesanisa,   /across,cross 

a  person,  exchange. 
Pesaniswa,  v.  pass.,  be 
crossed,  be  entangled. 
Pbshera,  v.,  encourage, 
incite  to  fighting. 
tjiPbsu,  n.,  (1)  feather  of 
tail;   (2)   cap   or  hat; 
also  iPesu. 
Peswaidza,  v.,  flatter. 
Peta,  v.  tr.  (cf.  Monb- 
redza),(1)  fold,  double, 
hem,    wrap     up,    roll 
up,    coil,    shut    (as    a 


Pet 


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Pftl 


knife);  (2)  stoop,  cringe, 

clothes,  cast  the  skin 

own    allegiance,    pay 

(of  a  snake). 

taxes. 

Pfidiga,     \?;.(Fudiga), 

Petela,  v.  tr.,  fold  for, 

Pfidigira,j      cover. 

to  button  over. 

Pfiga,  v.,  close,  fasten  a 

Petenura,  v.  int.,  un- 

door, lock  up. 

fold. 

maPfigwa,  n.,  fireplace. 

mPeto,|w,,   border,  edge, 
ruPeto,/  brim,  hem ;  may 

Pfira,    v.    (Pfa),    spit, 

spi  rt,ex  pec  torate,  show 

be  used  of  a  seam. 

contempt,  drizzle. 

maPeto,  71.,  taxes,  tribute. 

WA   KA   pfira  mate 

Petura,  v.  tr.,  comb. 

=  he  expectorates. 

Peuga,    v.    int.,    stand 

Pfirira,  v.,  see  Pfurir  a. 

aside,    step    aside    or 

Pfisa,  v.  tr.  (Pfa),  cause 

backwards. 

to  spirt,  etc. ;  hence  to 

Pewewa,  v.  int.,  subside. 

rinse,  wash  articles. 

Pezhu  pa,       )   prep., 
Pezhugu  pa,  j   above, 

jPfiwa,     n.,    stones     to 

support  pots  on   fire; 

upon. 

generally  in  the  plur. 

Pfa,  v.  (cf.  Bva),  spit, 
spirt      from      mouth, 

Mapfiwa. 

iPfonvegwa,  71.,  gum. 

expectorate,       vomit; 

buPfu,  71.,  Hour,  meal. 

generally    used    with 

Pfubadza,  v.,  deride. 

MATE,  but  PFIRA  MATE 

Pfubudza,  v.  tr.,  send 

is  more  usual. 

forward,  cause  to  sur- 

Pfaoanya, v.,  creep  as 

pass. 

insects. 

PFiUi{:n\,i).int.,  pass  by, 

Pfaoanyioa,  v.,  twitch- 

surpass,  exceed. 

iPfaxa,  n.,  dough. 

Pfuburana,    v.,    differ 

Pfanara,  v.  int.,  become 

from      one      another, 

discoloured,  wear  out. 

quarrel. 

Pfanda,  v.  tr.,  threaten. 

Pfudugura,  v.,  see  Fu- 

Pfaru  (ou   ti    pfaru), 

i)U(;ura. 

torn. 

Pfudza,  see  Fudza. 

Pfawa,  v.  int.,  be  tame. 

iPfudzi,  71.,  shoulder. 

Ppawidza,     v.     (Pfa), 

Pfudzunitua.  v.  tr.,  un- 

soak. 

button,  untie,  unravel, 

Pfe(JA,  v.,  to  wrap  up. 

unwind. 

fold  up,  envelope. 

Pfuga,    V.    int.,    break 

VFFA^A     HANZU  =  put 

out,   burst  out,   burst 

on  clothes. 

through,  escape. 

mPfknviigwa,     n.,     line, 

Pfitgama,  v.,   (1)   kneel 

mark. 

down,  crouch    down  ; 
(2)  hence,  be  absorbed 

Pfbnyura,  o.  tr.,  take  off 

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in  a  thing,    examine 
closely. 

PFUGAMA      NAMABVI 

= crouch  down  on 
the  knees. 
tjiPfugo,  n.,  small  pot. 
Pfugudza,    ?;.,    (BvuM- 

BURUDZA,     BvUGUTA), 

(1)  make  foul,  spoil ; 

(2)  to  injure  a  surface, 
a  floor,  breaking  it  up. 

Pfuma,  v.,  stitch,  sew, 
inoculate,  vaccinate ; 
see  also  Fuma. 

PFIJMERA    TJUMA  = 

thread  beads. 
hiPfuma,     n.     (I-pfuma), 
army,  impi. 
Pfumanidza,  v.  tr.,  join 

together  by  sewing. 
Pfumbata,     )v.  tr.,  see 
Pfumbatira,  i  Fumbata. 
Pfumba,  adj.,  yellow. 
Pfumbira,  v.,  close. 

pfumbira      mroma, 

close  the  mouth. 

Pfumbukira,  v.,  attack. 

pfumbura   huruba 

=  raise  dust. 

Pfu  M  BUR  UP  fumburu, 

adj.,  see  Bvumburu. 
Pfumira,   v.,  see   Bvu- 

MIRA. 

riPfumo,  n.  (I-pfuma),  as- 
segai, esp.  the  blade ; 
inplur.  accoutrements, 
weapons  of  war,  wages. 
EISA  IPFUMO,  remu- 
nerate. 
BATA  MAPFUMO,  ac- 
coutre. 
Ppumvudza,  v.,  bud. 
iPfumvudzb,  n.,  a  bud. 
Pfuna,  v.  int.,  drizzle. 


Pfunda,  v.  tr.,  (1)  weave, 
plait  ;     (2)     fold    up, 
double  up. 
riPfunde,  n.,  a    head  of 

native  corn. 
maPfunde,  71.,  native  corn. 

iPfundo,  n.,  a    knot  in 
thread. 
tjiPfundo,  n.,  ankle  joint, 
wrist  joint. 

Pfunduga,  v.  int.,  be 
dirty,  turbid  (of  water). 

Pfundunura,  v.  tr.,  open 
(as  the  hand). 

Pfunga,  v.  int.,  be  con- 
scious, think,  meditate, 
imagine,  consider. 

BA   NO  PFUNGA  GWA 

URI  =  they    have 
confidence  in  him. 
iPfungahore,  n.,  cobra. 
Pfungaira,   v.,  rise    of 
smoke,  or  dust  (Pfum- 
buga). 
Pfununsura,  v.  tr.,  open 
(as  the  hand). 
riPfupa,  n.,  bone. 
iPfupete,  n.,  B.L.  gun,  or 

rifle. 
Pfupfudza,  v.,  see  Bvu- 

BVUDZA. 

Pfupfunyara,    v.    int., 

shiver. 
Pfura,  v.,  (1)  strike,  beat, 
pound,  kick,  forge,  fire 
a  gun,  throb,  tick, 
pulsate  (of  heart),  vi- 
brate; (2)  blow,  blow 
away,  fan ;  (3)  suffer. 
pfura      madzibha, 

blow  the  nose. 
pfura  bepu,  sigh. 
tjiPfuramabhyb,  n.,  hail. 
Pfuridza,     v.    tr.,    (1) 


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strike  hard,  cause  to 
strike,  hammer,  forge ; 
(2)   blow   hard,    cause 
to  blow. 
zwiPFURiDZA,  boast. 
Pkurira,   v.   tr.^  shade, 
shelter,  cover  in  seeds, 
thatch  a  house  or  hut. 
iPfuro,  1   n.       (iFuRu), 
iFfi  Rr,  /     lather,  foam, 
froth. 
8IGA  PFURO,  foam  at 
the  mouth. 
Pfurudza,  v.  tr.,  rub  (as 

clothes  in  washing). 
Pfurunyura,  v.  tr.j  de- 
molish, strip  off  (as  old 
thatch  from  a  roof). 
Pfururidza,    v.,    blow 

with  mouth. 
Pfusa,  v.,  (1)  blow;  (2) 
miss,  miss  fire,  snap 
(of  a  gun). 

PFU8A  MOTO  or  PFU- 
8IRA    MOTO  =  blow 

the  fire. 

MAPFUNDE     WA     KA 

PFU8WA  =  corn  is 
weevil-eaten. 
maPfuse,  1  n.,   hot  ashes, 
ri;Pfij8E,  /     charcoal. 
Pfitta,  v.,  (1)  blaze  ;  (2) 
puff,  blow,  sniff. 

PFUTA  FODYA  = 

smoke        tobacco, 
take  snuff. 

PFUTA    MOTO  =  blow 

the  fire. 

PFUTA  BUTARI  = 

smelt  iron. 
iPfutk,  71.,   fire,    flame, 

blaze. 
iPfuti,  w.,  gun,  rifle. 
PFUTinzA.    I      bio^. 

PFl  TIDZIRA,  j     •»  "^v     • 


PFUTIDZA       MOTO  = 

blow  the  fire. 
iPfutiga,  71.,  gun  barrel. 
Pfutira,  v.,  blow  for. 
Pfutisa,    V.J    cause    or 

help    to     blow,    give 

snuff 
mPfuto,  w.,  (1)  flame ;  (2) 

bellows. 
iPfuto,  71.,  moth. 
TJiPfUTO,      71.      (TjiFuso), 

weevil. 
Pfutsunura,   v.,  disen- 
tangle. 
Pfutunuga,  v.,  get  loose, 

rise  like  dough,  swell 

up. 

PFUURA,t'.,6CePFUBURA, 

pass  on,  pass  by. 
Pfuwa,  v.  (cf.  Teb.  Puya), 

own,  possess,  keep. 
iPfuwa,  71.,  gun-cock. 
tjiPfuwa,  71.,  see  tjiFuba. 
maPfuwa,  71.,. see  Mapfiwa. 
Dz  I  Pfu  wo,  n.  (Pfuwa),  pos- 
sessions. 
Pfuwiwa,!  w.,  be  owned, 
Pfuyiwa,  /      possessed, 
be  tributary. 
mPhizi,  71.  (P  aspirated, 
not    F),     giraffe     (cf. 
mBisi). 
mPhili,   71.   (P  aspirated, 
not  F),  very  little  girl. 
Pi,    inter,   pron.^    adv.^ 
which,        whither, 
whence,  where. 
PiDiouGA.  V.J  roll  down. 
Pic; A,  v.  int.j  (1)  swear 
an   oath,    vow,   insist, 
differ,  deny  ;  (2)  carry 
on  the  shoulder. 
Pig  IRA,  r.  <r.,  swear  at. 
P10I8A,  t;.,  cause  to  differ. 


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WA      KA     M      PIGISA 

i)AUO=he  contra- 
dicted him. 
Pic.iSANA,       v.,       differ 
among        themselves, 
argue. 
PiGURA,  v.,  carry  on  the 
shoulder  for. 
mPimbira,  n.,  leg  helow 
knee,  shin. 
PiMBiRi,  adj.,  brown. 
PiNDA,  v.,  (1)  enter ;  (2) 
pass  by,  surpass,  ex- 
ceed. 

PINDA  MKATI,  intCTr 

fere,  intrude. 

PINDIRA       SUMBA  = 

enter  into  a  house. 
PiNDANA,  v.,  be  different, 

diverse. 
iPiNDi,  n.,  clump  of  trees, 

copse. 
iPiNDANOMBE,     n.,     the 
main    entrance    to    a 
village. 
PiNDiLiLA,\v.,    do     ex- 
PiNDiRiRA,/     ceedingly 
beyond   another,   sur? 
pass  another. 
PiNDiSA,    v.,    send    for- 
v^ard,  or  into. 
MuPiNDO,  n.,  borders  of  a 

country, 

TjiPiNDU,  n.,  garden  patch. 

PiNGA,   V.   tr.,  (1)   loop, 

make  loops  in  string ; 

(2)  trip  up. 

PiNGANA,  v..  be  looped, 

like  a  chain. 
PiNGAPiNGA,    v.,   emph. 
for  PiNGA,  q.v. 
RuPiNGO,  n.  (Ping a),  flank 
of  army,  anything  that 
goes  round,  looping. 


PiNGUDZA,)  v.,  (1)  break 

PiNGURA,  J  in,  tame, 
punish  ;  (2)  to  turn  up- 
side down,  or  inside 
out. 

PiNGWA,  V.  (Pinga),  be 
caught   in  a  hole,   be 
tripped  up. 
mPini,    ?i.,    handle    of    a 
tool,  shaft,  stock. 

PiNiGA,  v.,  turn  inside 
out,  misrepresent. 

PiNIMIDZA,  V.  tr.,  wag. 

PiNYURA,  V.  tr.,  see  Pin- 

GURA. 

Pinza,  v.,  (1)  be  sharp, 
keen,  make  sharp ;  (2) 
admit,  bring  in. 
GuPiNZA,  n.,  edge  of  a  knife, 
spear. 

PiRA,  ?;.,  pray,  offer  in 
sacrifice  {cf.  Bira,  the 
commotion,  agitation, 
boiling  over  of  the 
inner    man  ;    cf.    also 

BiRIPIRI  or  PlRIPIRI  = 

praise,  also  rocky  bed 

of  a  rushing,  agitated, 

boiling  stream). 
PiRiGA,   \v.    int.,    walk 
PiRiUGA,/     crooked,   go 

rouijd  in  a  circle,  make 

circuit. 
Piringidza,  V ,  lock. 
PiRiRiDZA,  V.  tr.,   make 

to  go  crooked,  make  to 

go  round. 
iPlRIPIRI,  n.  (l-BlRIPIRl), 

a  ravine,  gully. 
Pisa,  v.  tr.  (Bhisa),  burn, 
scorch,  parch,  ignite, 
heat,  apply  heat  to  a 
sore;  hence  poultice 
(pass.  P18KWA). 


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ZHITBA  RI  NO  PI8A  = 

PiVBOA,  V  ,  be  confused. 

sun  is  hot. 
PiSANA,  r.,  see  Pesana. 

t;:E::::;}»-.''o''.'- 

PiSANisKWA,  V.  pass.,  be 

PiZA,  v.,  see  PiNZA. 

entangled. 

RuPo,   n.,    presence,    adja- 

Pish ana,  v.,  ache. 

cency,  near  neighbour- 

PiSHiGA, )  V.  tr.,  (1)  rub, 
PisiGA,    )     scrub,  wash, 

hood. 

Po,  adi\,  present,  here, 

clean  by  rubbing,  wipe, 

there. 

wipe  out,  erase,  cancel, 

A    A   PO  =  it  is  not 

stroke ;  (2)  bore,  chum, 

there,  or  it  is  not 

make  fire  by  friction. 

here. 

mPishi,  u.,  raw,  .see  mBishi. 

PAPO,  over  there. 

PisiRA,  V.  (Pisa),    burn 

TJiPo,  71.  (Pa),  gift. 

for. 

PoA,  v.,  obtain. 

PiSIRWA,  V.  (pass,  of  PI- 

POBORA, v.,  penetrate. 

SIRA),  be   burned    for. 

PoDHLORA,  v.,  see  Bvo- 

by,  with. 

DIILOKA. 

TA    KA   PISIRWA  NU- 

PoKOTOUA,   v.,  rub  dirt 

MBE    DZEDi:  =  we 

off    the    body    ("dry 

were    burned    by 

rub"). 

our   things  =  our 

PoMA,  v.,  see  BoMA. 

things  were  burn- 

PoMBA,   V.    int.,    splice, 

ed. 

bind  round  and  round. 

PisiSA,  v.,  humiliate. 

cling,  climb  of  plants. 

PisKWA,)^.,  be   burned, 
PiswA,   /     scalded. 

PoMBERA,        1  v.,    bind 

PoMBEREDZA,  >  for,bind 

mPiti,  n.,  see  mBiti. 

POMBIRA,          )    to,  cling 

M  aPitit,  n.,  banks  of  a  river. 

around,       wind       up 

PiVA,  V.  tr.,  (1)  surround 

(string). 

as  an  army  surrounds 

PoMBiDZAjVt'.,  cause  to 
PoMBisA,    /    cling  close- 

a town  ;  (2)  confuse. 

PIVA  NBOOMO,  skirt 

ly  to,  bind  tightly. 

a  hill. 

PoMBONORA,   ??.,    uncoil, 

DZA  NDi  PIVA  (gn  va 
Hi   pasaza,   Teb.) 

unwind,    unfold,    dis- 

entangle, unravel. 

=  it  bothers  me. 

PoMBOKA,)  u.,  commit 
PoMHRA,  i     adultery. 

PiVANA,   r.,   be    compli- 

cated, be    folded    one 

fornicate  (of.  I-mo.mbo). 

over  another. 

PoMPOTSA,  V.  tr.,  cool. 

PiVAXisA,   V.  tr.,    make 

Pox  A,   V.   inf.,    live,    be 

complicated,  fold  one 

well,  got  well  in  health. 

on  another. 

ouPoxA,  n.,  life,  health. 

TJiPiYANiso,  n.,  a  cross. 

PoNDA,  v.,  aiilict,  annoy. 

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PoNDORA,  v.,  separate 
strands  of  strinp:. 

PONESA,    V.   tr.    (Pona), 
cause  to  live,  help,  save, 
deliver,  rescue,  cure. 
iPoNGWB,  n.,  earth-worm. 

PONISA,  v.,  see  PONESA. 

PONYA,  v.^  wander,  miss 
the  way,  miss  the 
mark,  miss  fire. 

PoNYAPONYA,  V.  tr.,  flat- 
ter. 

POPOMA,  V.  int.,  hum, 
buzz,  sound  like  a  dis- 
tant cataract ;  hence 
talk  much,  talk  in  a 
monotone  {cf.  Teb. 
Popoma). 
MuPopoMi,  71.,  a  great  talker. 

PoPOTERA,  V.  tr.,  abuse, 
curse,  blaspheme. 

POPOTERANA,  V.,  abuse 
one  another;  talk  all 
at  once. 

PoRA,  V.  int.,  be  cool; 
hence  heal. 

PoREDZA,^  V.  tr.,  make 

PoRESA,     /      cool        by 

PORISA,     f      fanning, 

PoRODZA, )     etc.  ;  heal. 

PoRODZiRA,  v.,  see  PURU- 

DZIRA. 

PoROMOLA,  v.,  .see  KORO- 

MORA. 

PosA,    ]  (1)  V.  tr.,  throw 
PosHA,)'     (stone,  kerry, 

or  assegai),  fire  gun; 

(2)  V.  aux.,  almost. 

NDA  POSA  NDA  FA  =  I 

almost    died  ;    cf. 

KanCtA. 
PosHERA,   V.   tr.,  throw 

at. 
PosEGA,  V.  int.  (Posa), 


blunder,     eir     unwil- 
lingly. 

IPOSWA,)  j^j 

RUPOSWA,  )       ' 

PoTA,  v.,  be  crooked,  go 
crooked. 

POTA       NAKOKO,      gO 

round  there. 

POTANA,  V.  int.,  be  com- 
plicated. 

PoTBREDZA,  "^  ?;.,  make  to 

PoTERERA,  3  revolve, 
cause  to  go  round 
about,  make  crooked, 
turn  a  mill  handle,  en- 
circle an  object  with  a 
rope,  go  round  a  thing. 

PoTEREGA,  V.  int.,  to  re- 
volve,  go  round  about, 
he  crooked,  go  round 
and  round  in  a  circle. 

POTONUGA,  v.,  make  cir- 
cuit. 

Pots  A,  v.,  cross  (a  mark 
or  line),  miss  aim. 

POTSANA,     V.     (PeSANA), 

cross  one  another  as 

paths. 
PoTSANiDZA,  V.  tr.,  make 

to  cross,  place  across, 

hence  disturb. 
POYA,  V.  int.,  get  through, 

burst  from,  escape,  run 

away. 
PsA,  V.  int.  (Tsa),  burn. 
iPsANDA,  n.,  small  plaited 

basket. 
iPsiMBO,    n.,  kerry ;   see 

ISWIMBO. 

PswA,  V.  int.,  see  Psa. 

PuBURA,  V.  tr.,  break 
open  or  into,  pierce, 
make  hole  in  wood, 
open  abscess. 


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PiTBUGA,    V.  int.,    bui*st 

oj^en  as  a  bud,  bean, 

pod,  abscess. 

PuDUKA,  r.,  bore  a  hole. 

riPltdza,\?i.,      vegetable- 

RiPuDZi,  j     marrow,     see 

RiBUDZI,  BU-DZI. 

PiDZUMUGA,  V.  int.  (Pu- 
TA),  be  lost,  slip  from 
the  grasp. 
•TJiPuGA,  71.,  caterpillar. 

TJIPUCJA      TJITSUKU, 

centipede. 
TJiPUGANANA,   w.,    a    little 
caterpillar,  or    gener- 
ally, an  insect. 
PuGUDZA,    V.  tr.,    bore, 

drill. 
PuGURiRA,     V.J     rejoice 
over. 

mPuGWA,  n.   (pi.  BOMPUO- 

wa),  iguana. 
PuiiiGA,  v.,  see  Pushiga. 
PujmuGA,   v.,   see  Pu- 

DZUMUGA.  i 

TJlPUKAXANA,    71.,    See    TJI-     i 

PrCiANANA.  i 

PuMODZA,  V.  int.,  rest. 
maPumodzo,     w.,    halting- 
place. 
mPumpi',  n.,  camel-thorn. 
PuMURiRA,  v.,  disturb. 

PUMURIRA     liURUBA 

=  raise  dust. 
TJiPuNDU,  n.,  round  thing, 

ball,  globe. 
maPundu,  n.,  eyebrows. 

ITA         MAPUNDU     = 

curdle. 
PuNOA,  v.,  rub  corn  in 
hand. 
mPunoa,  n.,  rice. 
PuNGURiRA,  V.  tr.,  pour 
into. 


mPi'NGWe,  n.,  reed  (Teb. 

ibuma). 
PuNYAjlr.,  throw  down, 
Punza,/     dash      down, 

let  fall,  dishonour. 

PUFUMA  PFURO, 

foam,  lather. 
PuPUDZA,  t'., blow  strong- 
ly (of  the  wind). 
PuRA,   v.,    beat,    thresh 
corn. 
mPurb,  w.,  polecat. 

PURHWA,?;.  (jyfl.SVS.PURA), 

be    beaten,    threshed ; 

hence  fall,  stumble. 
PuRiSA,    V.   tr.  (Pura), 

beat  hard. 
Pi'RUDZiRA,       v.,      pat, 

stroke,      rub,     as      in 

caressing  animals. 

PURITMURA,      V.      (KORO- 

mora),      pull      down, 
throw  down,  dastroy. 

Pl'RURUGA,   V.  (BURURU- 

ga),  Hap  wings,  fly. 
Pushiga,  1  v.,  see  Pishi- 

PUSIGA,     J       GA. 

TjiPusHiGO,  In.,     churning 
mPushigo,  i    stick,  the  up- 
right stick  used  in  ob- 
taining tire  by  friction. 
May  be  used  of  a  rasp, 
file,  auger,  gimlet,  bit. 
PuTA,i;.(l)  draw  through 
a  pipe,  suck   up,  sniff 
up ;  (2)  droop,  fall. 
PUTA  FOi)VA=smoke 
tobacco. 
PuTiGA,   v.,   burst  as   a 
pod,    discharge    of    a 
wound,  explode,  fly  oflf 
(of  sparks). 


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MuPuTi,  w.,  girdle,  strap. 
mPuto,  n.,  bellows. 
PuTSA,  V.  tr.;  pull  down, 
throw    down   (esp.   in 
wrestling),  let  fall. 


R 

Ea,  past-tense  form  of 
pron.  Ei,  it. 
buEa,  n.,  bowels,  intestines, 
viscera.  Generally 

with  the  double  prefix 
ma-bu-Ea. 

dzkwa  mabura,  bef 
griped. 
tjiEa,  n.,  woollen  blanket. 

Eaba,  v.,  reckon. 
riEaba,    71.,    large     grub 
eaten  by  natives. 
iEabebako,  n.,  eggshell. 
iEabejaya,  n.,  big  boy. 
Eabo,  poss.  pi'on.,  their, 

see  "  Notes." 
Eabur  A,  V.  ,catch,  choose. 

RABURA         IHOPB  = 

catch  fish. 
Eaburira,  v.,  reward. 
tjiEaburo,  n.,  beer  skim- 
mer, fish-hook. 
buEabvurabvu,   w.,  strips 
of  meat  for  stewing. 

ITA   BURABVURABVU 

=  to  cut  meat  into 

strips. 

Eadoga,  n.,  see  Madeko. 

Eadziga,  v.,  lull  to  sleep. 

EADZo,poss.  pron.,  their, 

see  "  Notes." 
Eagidza,  v.  (Eatidza), 
describe. 


Eagidzira,  v.,  demon- 
strate, guide. 

Eake,  poss.  pron.,  his, 
hers,  its ;  see  "  Notes." 

Eako,  poss.  pron.,  thj^; 
see  "  Notes." 

Eamba,  (1)  V.  tr.,  refuse, 
reject,  resist,  deny,  de- 
spise, object,  complain, 
grumble ;  (2)  v.  aux.,  to 
express  perseverance ; 

e.g.      WA      RAMBA      TJI 
SWIGA     MISI      OSE  =  he 

persevered   in  coming 
every  day. 
iEambagusona,    n.,    co- 
loured figured  blanket. 
Eambira,  v.,  blame,  for- 
bid, prohibit. 
Eambirira,  v.,  excuse. 
maEambo,  n.,  skeleton. 
Eamgetsana,  see  Eamn- 

RANA. 

Eamnra,  \  V.    (pass,   of 

Eamnwa,  )  Eamba),  be 
refused ;  hence  be  dis- 
contented. 

Eamnrana,  v.,  disagree 
among  one  another, 
refuse  each  other. 

Eamura,      j  v.,       settle 

Eamurira,  i      quarrel, 
pacify,  conciliate,  me- 
diate, intercede. 
mEanda,?!.,  slave,  servant. 
tjiEanda,  n.,  little  slave  or 
servant. 

Eandidza,  v.,  see  Eati- 
dza. 
mEandu,  n.,  debt,   fault, 
affair,  business. 

Eandudza,  v.,  conciliate, 
pacify,  reconcile. 

Eandura,  v.,  pay  a  debt. 


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Bob 


compensate, adjudge  to. 

thrown      away,      lost, 

Raxdutika,  v.  int.,  be 

strayed. 

reconciled. 

Rashigata,    see    Masi- 

mRanoa,  71.  (1)  tiger-cat; 

GATI. 

(2)  cataract  of  the  eye. 

Ratidza,  V  ,  show,  point 

(Teb.  umlafia). 

out,  show  the   way  to 

Ranoa,  v.  tr.,  punish. 

a   lost    man,    conduct. 

Rangana,    v.  (Ranoa), 

jjfuide,  put  right,    cor- 

conspire. 

rect. 

Rangauira,    v.,    think, 

BA   KA   NDI  RATIDZA 

meditate,      remember, 

NJiRA      =      they 

be  careful. 

showed    me     the 

Rangidza,  v.,  conduct. 

way. 

iRangobedbme,  n.,  car- 

Ratjo, poss.  pron.,  its  ; 

case. 

see  "  Notes." 

Raxgt,  poss.  pro7i.,  my, 

Raura,  v.,  cock  a  gun. 

see  "Notes." 

Rawira,  see  Madeko. 

Ranyexga,  v.,  spread  of 

Rawo,  poss.  pron..  its, 

a  sore. 

their ;  see  "  Notes.^' 

Raora,  v.,  see  Rayira. 

f  jiRaVa,  71.,  sharp  stick  for 

Rapa,  r.,  practice  as  a 

digging  holes. 

doctor,  give  medicine, 

Raya,         v.,    (1)    com- 

dress     wounds     (Teb. 

Rayidza,     raand,  order, 

elapa). 

Rayira,         instruct,  di- 

mRapa, n.,  skin  thong. 

rect,  teach,  persuade; 

Kara,  v.  int.,  lie  down. 

(2)  keep  in  order,  set 

recline. 

straight,       make 

rara    hope,    be   a- 

straight ;  (3)  threaten, 

sleep. 

warn. 

maRara,  n.,  rubbish,  drift 

mRayi,      j  71.,     lawgiver, 
mRayiri,  i      teacher,    in- 

stuff. 

Raradza,  r.,  cause  to  lie 

structor,  missionary. 

down,  be  drunk. 

Rayiridza,  v.,  see  Ra- 

mRarahungu,?!.,  rainbow. 

YIDZA. 

maRarani',  71.,  crossways. 

mRayiko,")  71.,   law,   com- 
tjiRaviro,  }      mandment. 

tjiRariro,  71.,  dinner,  sup- 

per. 

Rayo,  poss,  jtron.,    its. 

Baro,  poss.  pron.,  its; 
.«<ce"  Notes." 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 

Razwo,     poss.     pron.f 

Ra.sha,    v.    tr.y    throw 

their;  «ee  "Notes." 

'  IN,    lose,    condemn 

Reba,  v.,  (1)  speak,  tell. 

i ally, divorce,  lead 

inform,  reiK)rt,  affirm. 

ii.->i  ray,  forsake,  bury. 

proclaim,accuse,  guess ; 

Ra.su  id  A,     V.     int.,    be 

(2)  be  long,  deep,  high. 

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REBA  ZWAMKADI,) 
KEIJA  ZOKWADI,     J 

speak  truly,  speak 
positively  ;  "it   is 
a  fact!" 
guReba,  71.,  (1)  speech,  lan- 
guage ;      (2)      length, 
depth,  height. 
Rebana,   v.^   deliberate, 

take  council. 
REBANBMAjlr.,  deceive, 
Rebenema,  J     tell  lies. 
Rebera,    v.,    commend, 

recommend,  report. 
Reberedzana,     \i;.,de- 
Reberegedzana, /liber- 
ate, discuss,  converse. 
Reberega,  v.,  speak,  an- 
nounce, proclaim. 
Reberegera,  v.,  speak 

for,  translate. 
Reberegesa,  v.^  praise, 

honour. 
Rebesa,  v.^  revere,  wor- 
ship. 
Rebetega,  v.^  see  Rebe- 
rega. 
Rebetegana,  v.,  see  Re- 
beredzana. 
maRebo,  n.,  report,  account, 

narrative. 
BuREBO,|n.,        command, 
tjiRebo,  /     law,  order. 
tjiRebvu,  n.,  chin. 

Redu,  poss.  pron.^  our  ; 

see  "  Notes." 

Redza,?;.  ^r.,make  great. 

GuREFU,\n.,        distance, 

buReb^u,/     length,    depth, 

height. 

Refu,    adj.,    far,    long, 

high,  tall,  deep. 
Refurefu,     adj.,    very 
far,  long,  etc. 


Reg  A,  V.  (regedza),  (1) 
cease,  stop,  leave  off, 
give  up,  give  in,  let  go, 
release,  let  alone,  omit, 
"must  not." 

REGAI  GU  FAMBA  PO 

=  you  must  not  go 
there ; 
(2)  forgive,  acquit. 
Regedza,  v.,  see  Reg  a. 
Rema,  v.  int.,  be  heavy, 
weighty,  grievous. 
tjiRema,^?!.,  dunce,  stupid, 
iRema,/     fool,  idiot. 
Remadza,   v.    tr.,   hurt, 

injure,  harm. 
Remara,  v.  int.,  be  hurt. 
Remba,    v.    int.,    hang 
down,  be  pendent. 
mRembe,  n.,  bat. 
Rembera,   v.    (Remba), 
hang  down   to,   hang 
down  from. 
Remedza,  v.  tr.,  load  up, 
pack  up. 
tjiRemu,    n.,    patch    in    a 
garment. 

MREMNWAREMNWA,n.,bat. 
KA-M-REMNWEREMNWE,|n.,    a 

ka-m-Rengara,  /little 

bat ;     (ka-m  =  double 
prefixes,  ka  the  dimi- 
nutive). 
Renda,  v.  int.,  be  dila- 
tory; dawdle. 
tjiRenga,    w.,    bit,    piece, 
fragment. 
iRenge,  n.,  partridge. 
riRenje,  n.,    (gen.   plur. 
maRenje),  fiat,  open, 
barren,      uninhabited 
country,  treeless  plain. 
Ren  Y  u,  poss.  pro7i.,  your; 
see  "  Notes." 


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Eim 


Eera,    r.,    adopt    child, 

she,  it,  see  "Notes"; 

foster,    nourish,     nur- 

(3) aujc.  vei'bj  the  cop- 

ture, support. 

ulative  '"be." 

paRerb,  adv.,  perhaps,  pro- 

TI    RI     BANATU=we 

bably. 

are  three. 

Reru,     adj.     (mReri), 

MuRi,  ?i.,  husk  of  corn. 

light,  not  heavy,  easy. 

RiBARA,  r.,  delay  (Teh.). 

Reruga,  v.  inf.,  be  thin, 

TJiRiBA,  7i.,  a  spring,  foun- 

light,  easj'. 

tjiin  ;  leaven,  yeast. 

Resa,   v.    (Uidza),   agi- 

RiBiDUdA, V.  int.,  gallop. 

tate,  disturb,  fan,  cool 

MirRiiio,  71.,  fruit,  vegetable. 

by  fanning. 

RiDZA,    V.    tr.    (Rira), 

resa  mepo,  fan, cool. 

make  a  noise,  sound,  or 

iRetso,  n.,  handkerchief ; 

music,  play  any  musi- 

?.e. a  square  of  calico. 

cal   instrument,  fire  a 

Re  VET  Ec;  a,   v.,  see    Re- 

gun,  crack  a  whip,  ring 

betega. 

a  bell,  shout. 

Reya,  v.,  dodge,  avoid, 

RIDZA  MERE,\^.  ^ 
RIDZA  GUWO;)"^^^^ 

be  cautious. 

Re  van  A,  V.  inf.,  be  en- 

alarm. 

tangled,  squint. 

RiDZANiSA,  v.,  see  Edza- 

MEHO   AKE   A   NO   RE- 

NISA. 

YAXA  =  his    eyes 

TjiRiDZANiso,  n.  (tj-Edza- 

are  entangled. 

Niso),  a  measure. 

muReyo,  71.,   trunk  of    an 

mRidzi,      71,      headman. 

elephant. 

owner. 

Reza,  v.,  saluto,  greet. 

Riga,  v.  fr.,  fell  (a  man), 

Rezwa,  v.  tr.,  pacify  a 

throw,  knock  or  push 

crying  child. 

down,  upset,  let  fall. 

}iuRhwa,1[7i.,     see     Gwa, 
BiKinvA,/     Hwa. 

DziRiKO,  n.,  see  ru-Gwiri- 

KO. 

Rhwadza,  v.,  kill,  TtiAke 

RiMA,  V.  tr.  (1)  dig,  hoe, 

sick,  see  Gwadza. 

pick,  cultivate ;  (2)  be 

Rhwara,  r.,  bd  sick ;  see 

grievous. 

Gwara. 

RiMA,  adj.  (Dema),  dark. 

miRhwi,  n.,  see  mu-Ogwi. 

iRiMA,|«.,   (1)  darkness, 
T.J1R1MA,  1     gloom  ;  (2)  fool. 

RiiwiRA,  V  ,  see  Gwira. 

R11WI8ANI8A,  v.fSeeGwi- 

R  IMARA,  v., see  Rbmara. 

8ANI8A. 

.MARI.M^A,\?^,  a  musical  in- 

Ri,  (1)  prefix  and  pron. 

maRimiu),  1     strumcnt,  the 

sing,  of  the  Ri-MA  class 

so-called          Mashuna 

of  nouns,  see  "  Notes  "  ; 

"piano." 

(2)  pers.  pron.  emjth. 

RiRi.Mi,  n.,  tongue,  (the  or- 

and conj.  for  Ari,  he, 

gan),  language,  speech. 

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TjiRiMi,  n.,  little  toi)gue= 
stammering,hesitation 
in  speech. 

u      NETjiRiMi  =  he 
stutters. 
RiRiMi,  71 ,  blaze,  flame. 
TjiRiMiRA,  71.,  tho  Pleiades. 
RiMiSA,  u,  dig  well,  dig 
fast,    be    diligent    in 
digging. 
maRimnwezhuro,  n.,  day 

before  yesterday. 
TJiRiMO,  71.  (Rima),  winter 
and  early  spring,  dry 
season     (the    digging 
time). 
mRimo,  71.,  a  large  pot. 
MuRiMO,  n.,  (1)  work,  labour; 
(2)  medicine. 

A    A    NETJIRIMO,     he 

is    unoccupied  = 
he      has     not     a 
little  work  (even). 
Rind  A,  V.  tr.,  (1)  guard, 
defend,    watch,  nurse 
sick,     tend,     superin- 
tend ;  (2)  lie  down. 

RINDA    PASI  =  gO     to 

sleep. 

RINDA     NBMAZHA    = 

lie  on  the  face. 
mRindi,   71.,      superinten- 
dent, guardian.  ^ 
RiNDiRA,   v.,    wait    for, 
watch  for. 

NDA  KA  M  RINDIRA  = 

I  waited  for  him. 
TJiRiNDO,  71.,  garden  hut. 
RiNGA,  v.,  stare  about  in 

a  general  way. 
RiNGiRiRA,  V.  tr.,   stare 

at  a  thing. 
RiNfvisA,    V.    tr.,    stare 
fixedly,  examine. 


RiSiSA,  v.,  imitate. 
Rixi,  adv.,  when. 
RiNZA  V.  (Rinda),  cause 
to   lie    down,    lull    to 
sleep. 
RiPA,  V.  tr.,  recompense. 
RiPA  M08WA  =  pay  a 
debt,  or  fine. 
RiPiDZA,  V.  tr.,  fine. 
RiPiRA,  c.  tr.,  pay  a  fine 
for,  redeem,  propitiate, 
ransom,  expiate. 
mRipiri,  n.,  brook. 
RlPlSKWA,    V.    7irtA-6-.    of 

RIPIDZA. 

TJiRiPO,  77.,  penalty,  fine. 
RiRA,  V.  int.,  cry,  roar, 
sing,  low,  mew,  etc., 
applied  to  the  noise  of 
all  animals,  birds  and 
beasts ;  also  mourn, 
lament,  shriek. 

GuRiRA,  77.,   a  noise,  cry, 
shriek. 

GU    RIRA    GWEPFUTl 

=  the  report  of  a 
gun. 

^^?!^I'l«->  buttermilk. 
maRiri,]     ' 

TJiRiRi,  71.,  roiDe. 

RiRiDZA.,  V.  tr.,  cause  to 

sound,  make  renowned, 

revere,  praise. 
RiRiRA,    v.,   mourn   for, 

console,  condole  with. 
RiRiSA,  v.,  see  Riridza. 
RiSA,     v.,     tend,      herd 

cattle. 
riRise,  7?.,  scorpion. 
RiTiDZA,  v.,  show. 
RiYARA,  V.  int.,  be  tired. 
RiZANA,  v.,  see  Idzana. 

TJiRlZANISO,     71.      (TjEdZA- 

Niso),  a  measure. 


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TjiRo,    n.,    (1)    thing;    (2) 
nest. 

A    NDI     NETJIRO  =  I 

have  nothing. 
ACT  Nr.T.iiRO=there 
is  notliing. 
*      RoBA,    /•.   <;*.,  hit,   beat, 
strike,  thrash,    fire  a 
gun,  play  music. 

HA  NO  ROBA  MA  BOKO 

=  they   are  clap- 
ping hands. 
M(r)R<>BB,  n.,  mildew,  mould. 
maRobe.  ;i.,  marsh. 

RoBERA,  v.,  (1)  strike  for, 
drive      nails,     stakes,    [ 
make       floor,       drive  ! 
waggon ;    (2)    invade, 
make  war. 
maRobi,  71.,  see  ma-Robe. 
mRobokad2u,)  71.,      bride 
mRobolo,        )      (Teb.). 
RoBORA,   V.  (Teb.),  give 
cattle,  etc.,  for  a  wife. 

ROBORERA,       V.     (RoBA), 

sting,  as  a  bee. 

RoDZA,  r.  tr.,  rub  hard, 

as  in  sharpening  tools, 

rasp,  file, clean  knives. 

TJiRoDZA,     I /L,rasp,grind- 

T.jiRoi)ZERo,/     stone. 

mRo.MBE,  )  V,    'f 

Rombedza,    r.   fr.,   tire, 

make  tired. 
RoMBERA,    r.,   be  tired, 
weary. 
BiRoMBo,  ;i.,  poverty. 
MRombo,  w.,  poor  man. 
RiRf»Mfu»,    M.,    a     hurtful 
spirit  or  ghost. 
.m(it)Romo,    n.,    mouth,    lip, 
entrance  to  a  cave  or 
hole,  herd. 


MROMO  WEPFUTI, 

muzzle  of  a  gun. 

MROMO         WEHOXDO, 

van  of  an  impi. 

MROMO     WEWBRE  = 

brink  of  a   preci' 
pice. 

MROMO    WEPFUMO  = 

point  of  a  spear. 

ROXDA,     ?).,      (1)     follow, 

pursue;  (2)  render  an 
account,  narrate. 
RONDA    NOzo= trace 
spoor. 
RiRoN'DA,l77.,      (1)     scar, 
TjiRoxDA,  f     wound,  sore, 
ulcer ;     (2)     spoor    of 
game ;  (3)  pot  clay. 

MERA      MAROXDA    = 

break     out      into 
sores. 
RoxDORA,  v.,  reap, 
RoxGA,  f.,  arm  for  war, 
prepare  for  war,  go  to 
war. 

RONOA     PFl'MA,    Call 

an  army  togetlier. 
RONOAXA,  r.,  go  or  fol- 
low in  procession,  fol- 
low one  another. 

ROXOEDZA,    V.    (RoXGA). 

pack    up    preparatory 
to  a  start. 
RoxGERBRA,  t?.,  lay  up, 

put  by. 
mRoxoo,  71.,  chief  wife  of 
the  chief,  the  second  in 
rank. 
T.nlloxoo,  71.,  waterpot. 
maRox(;we,  «.,  driftwood. 
RoNRBSA,    V,    int. J    talk 

much. 
RoNYBliuA,  v.f  break  out 
in  sores. 


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Ruil 


RiilorA,  71.,  clot  of  blood, 
a  definite  quantity  of 
blood,  sap. 
maRopa,  7J..,  blood. 

DONA  MARorA,  bleed. 
BVA  MAROPA,  bleed. 
TJiRoPA,  n.,  liver. 

NBTjiROPA,  valiant. 
"Rota,  v.,  talk  in  sleep, 
dream. 

IMBA    I    NO    rota  = 

the    hut    dreams 
{i.e.  is  haunted). 
RiHoTA,)  w.,  dream ;  hence 
TJiRoTAjl     lies,  false    ac- 
cusation, plot ;  chiefly 
in  the  plui\ 
iRoTA,  n.,  ashes. 
RoTAMOGA,    f.,    be    an- 
xious, disturbed. 
RoTSA,  see  Rota. 
RowA,)?;.   tr.,    bewitch. 
RoYA,  j     exercise  magic. 
m(u)Royi,  n.,  witch,  villain, 
scoundrel. 
BuRowi, )  ??.,       witchcraft, 
BuRoYi,  )'     poison. 
RozHA,  n.,  see  ru-Zha. 
RozWA,  v.,  churn. 

ROZWA     MAFUTA     = 

churn  butter. 
Ru,    noun    prefix,    see 

"  Notes." 
RuBA,  v.,  write. 

^g^^^'lr?.,  bloom,  flower. 
iRUBI,  )      '  ' 

TJiRuBi,  n.,  top  of  a  house. 
RuDZA,  V.  tr.j  (1)  cause  to 
vomit,  disgust,  nause- 
ate, vomit  exceedingly ; 
(2)  winnow. 

GU        RUDZA       MOYO 

WANGU  =  Iam  dis- 
gusted. 


Ruga,    v.  tr.,  (1)   knit, 
plait,  weave;  (2)  vomit; 
see  Turuga. 
TjiRuGU,  w.,  sheep  kraal. 
RuGUTiGA,    V.    int.,    be 
weak,  feeble. 

RUGUTU,  adj.,  (GUGUTU), 

feeble. 
kaRukodzi,     n.     (ka-ru- 
KoDZi),    hawk,    spar- 
row-hawk. 
RuMA,    v.,    bite;   hence 
itch,  smart,  pain  ;  (2) 
kiss,  court,  woo. 
mRi  MANA,  n.,  son. 
Rumba,     ^•.,     find     out 
something  not  known 
before,  invent. 
mRumbi,  n.,  a  white  man. 
BARUMBi,  white 

people. 
TJiRuMBi,  9j..,fame,  honour. 
NETJiRUMBi, famous. 
RUMBIDZA,  V.  tr.,  make 

famous. 
RUMBIRA,  v.,  be  famous, 
have  a  good  name. 
mRumi,  n.,  man,  husband, 
bridegroom. 
Rumega,)  v.     tr.,  bleed, 
Rumiga,  J     cup,  scarify. 
mRumigo,      n.,      cupping 
horn. 
RuMiRA,  v.,  (1)  bite  at  or 
for ;  (2)  castrate  sheep 
and  goats. 
RuMURA,  v.,  dry  up  of  a 

milch  cow. 
RuNDA,  V.  int.,  be  robust, 
stalwart,  strong. 
maRunda,  n.,  sinews  by 
which  the  blade  of  an 
assegai  is  fastened  to 
the  shaft. 


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iRi'XDA,  «.,  a  rank,  line 
of  men. 
IT  A  Rixi>A,  stand  in 
line. 
RrxDoBviKA,  ^^,  gnaw, 
gnaw   to  pieces,    tear 
into  pieces. 
RrxoA,r.,pour,sprinkle, 
as  with  salt. 
iRrxGA,  «.,  reetl,  flag. 

RlWSBRA,     V,     (RUNOA), 

pour  into. 

RIXOERA      PFl'TI   = 

load  a  gun. 
iRrx(;iT,  n.,  a  reed. 
kaRixowa,   71.,  a  row   of 
things. 
Ri  xva,  see  ruNya. 
luRri'i,  «.,  brain. 
taRupo,  adv.  {see  ruPo), 
beside. 
RiTRA,  V.  inf.,  be  clever, 

"  cute." 
RlRAMA,      v.,      (1)       be 
straight,  go  straight; 
(2)  be  righteous,  faitli- 
ful,  just,   true,  chaste, 
good  ;  (3)  be  ready,  fit ; 
(4)  improve,  recover  of 
health. 
(mRi'Rama,  I  n,    rectitude, 
iirRiRAMA,/    virtue,chas- 
tity. 
Ri'RAMiDZA,)  t'.,arrange, 
HiRAMiSA,    i      make 
read^',   put    in    order, 
prepare,     disentangle-, 
explain, adjust,  rectify , 
repair,     correct,     im- 
prove, make  good. 
UiKAMNRA,  ilep.  v.,  see 

RlRAMA. 

luRiRt',  n,  (1)  brain;  (2) 
scrapings  of  hides. 


RuRUMNRA,  clep.  v.,  be 
displeased,  find  fault, 
grumble,  complain. 

RusERt:,  adj.,  invisible, 
black  (of  the  moon). 

Rita,  r.,  surround. 
paRutihi,    adv.    (ruTibi), 
by  the  side  of. 
!        maRutit,  n.y  see  maRota. 
j  RuzHA,/i.(RiTZHA),noise. 

I  BuRiizwi,  ».,  brain. 

I  RwiRA,   v.,  see  Gwira  , 

I  fight  for. 


iSababa,  ».,  bug. 
buSabira,  n.  (buSawira) 
friendship. 
xSabasi,    11.,     a     native 
edible  fruit;  umtaka- 
boinvu  of    the  Mate- 
bele. 
Sadaguoa,    v.    inf.,    bo 

sprained. 

Sadagura,  v.  tr.,  sprain. 

iSadza,  71.,  .see  riSh adza 

mSafitrIjIw.,   brass,    cop- 

iSafitri,J      per,    armlets 

of  brass  and  copper. 
Sagama,    r.   int.,    stand 
upright. 
mSaiiwa,  n.,  big  boy. 
Saira,  v.,  .see  Savira. 
ruSaka,  n.,  see  rtShaka. 

iSAKARA,  see  SlIAKARA. 

riSala,  m.,  a  line  of  i^eople. 
I'Samaxga,  n.,  wild  cat. 
Samaradza,   v.,  stretch 
out.  extend. 


Sam 


(    3B8    ) 


Sed 


Sambira,  see  SiiAMmiiA. 

mSambo,  72.,  bundle,  load. 

miSamkanke,  n.,  see   ma- 

SosEMKANKB,  red  ants. 

iSamu,  ?j.,  see  iZhamu. 

miSana,  ?i.,  (1)  back  of  the 

body,  lumbar  regions ; 

(2)  placenta  of  beasts, 

uterus  ;  (3)  barrel  of  a 

gun(MSANA  WEPFUTi). 

Sanduga,  v.,   see    Sha- 

NDUGA. 

Sandigira,  v.,  see  Sha- 

NDUGIRA. 

Sanga,  v.  (Sega),  laugh. 
Sangadza,  v.,  be  comic, 

make  to  laugh. 
SANGANAj.see  Shangana. 
maSango,    71.,    bushes    for 
hedging. 
mSangu,    n.     (mShango), 
uninhabited    country, 
the   open    country   or 
"  veldt." 
Sanu,    adv.    (  =  si-ANu), 
not  yet. 
riSanzu,  71.,  branch. 
Sara,    v.    {j)erf.    sere), 
stay  abide,  remain.  As 
an  "  adieu,"  SARA  is  a 
contraction    for   sara 
zwAKANAKA  =  remain   ] 
well!  (j9Z.  Sarai).  ! 

iSaresare,  7?.,  ash-heap.     ' 
maSaro,  71.,  the  tree  called   j 
by  the  Matebele  ma- 
pane. 
ruSaro,  71.,  beads. 

Sarura,  see  Sayira. 
tjiSaruro,  n.  (Sharura), 
beer  skimmer. 
Sasa,  t;.,  see  Shasha. 
mSasa,7^,  see  Shasha,  cut 
bashes, 


iSasa,  7<.,  bar  to  close  hut 
door. 

Sasiga,  v.  tr.,  roast,  ap- 
plied   chiefly    to    the 
cooking  of  meat. 
Sayira,    7;.    fr.,    hustle, 
push,  thrust. 
mSazamiro,  71.,  the  stick 
or  pole  placed  between 
the  camp  fire  and  the 
grass  of  the  sleeping- 
place  ;  sometimes    for 
pillow. 
ri'Sazara,  7?.,  mat,  bed. 
Se,  adv.,  as,  like,  accord- 
ing to,  in  like  manner, 
even  as. 
muSe,  71.,  year. 

MiSE  YOSB,  annually, 
continuallj'^,       al- 
ways. 
muSebe,") 
mSbbe,  f  77.,  arrow. 
nSebe,-^ 

MSEBE     WENlTNGr  = 

quill     of      porcu- 
pine. 

NSEBE       YEPFrMA  = 

barb  of  a  spear. 

MISEBE     YEZHUBA  = 

sunbeams.  ^ 
riSebesebe,  71..  whisper. 

ITA  8EBESEBE,  whis- 
per. 

Sebura,    v.,    break   up 

fresh   garden   ground, 

clear  off  grass. 
Sededza,  ?;.,  bring  near, 

cause  to  approach. 
Sedbra,  v.  (Senera,  Se- 

jera),   keep  close  to, 

approach. 


Sed 


( 


Set 


SEDKRA    EKO,   make 
rcKnn  for,  move  on. 

SRUEKA     (;r    TJENA, 

fall  backwards. 
Sedz^keua  r.  (Sedeua), 

cause  to  approach. 

SEi:A,      )?"., laugh,  smile, 

Segera,  )'    mock,  deride. 

SEOEKA  NZiRA,  grin. 

Secierera,  v.,  (1)  grin ;  (2) 

undulate  as  waves  of 

water. 

SE(iEDZA    r.    (DzmiRA), 

bear,  support. 
Se<;idzaj  r.,    cause     to 
8e<hsa,    j   laugh. mimic, 
be  comic,  absurd. 
rSE<^JURr,  71.,  (1) ancestor; 
(2)   eldest    brother  of 
mother. 
Sei,  adv.,  how,  by  what 
means,  in  what  man- 
ner. ' 
Sp::jera,  r.,  see  Sedera. 
iSekwe,  7?.,  duck,    wild 

goose. 
mSele,  ?j.,  side. 

Sema,  ?".,  hate. 
riSembura,  //.,  noise. 
iSeme,  v.,    beer    basket, 

cup,  drinking  vessel. 
Senda,  ?'.,  (1)  dig  a  hole  ; 

(2)  carve,  cut. 
SENi>AMA,r.,lean  against, 
lean  on,  rest  oneself. 
riSenua,  «.,  traveller. 
Senueoa,  v.,  erect, set  up. 
Sexdkdza,)  t*.,    stir,  re- 
SENDB.TA,   /   plenish(the 

fire). 
Senera,  r.,  xpp  Sedera. 
mSenokre,  n.,  bamlxK). 


Skn(;a,   v.,   (1)   carry  (a 
load),    bear,    support; 
(2)  lower  (of  the  sky). 
mSexgo,    )  71.,      a      load, 
mSexgwa,/     bundle,  bur- 
den. 
iSbnjere,  see  iSiiexjere. 
Sexvi'ra,  v.  inf.,  come 

off,  come  loose. 
Sexya,  r.,  put  on. 

SEXY  A   HAXZr  =  put 

on  clothes. 
mSenzere,  v.    (xZenza), 

long  walking-stick. 
iSexze,  n.  (xZenza),  bar- 
ren cow. 
Serb   (Sei.e),    adr.,   on 
that  side,  on  the  lower 
side,  lower  down. 
fambaiseregikwi- 
zi=goontheother 
side  of  tlie  river. 
tjiSere,      \n.,  honey  bear 
iSererb,)     or  ratel. 
Sererega,  v.  int.,  sink. 
sererega  Miiirxo- 
N we = sink  (stick) 
in  the  mud. 
ri'Sbro,  ».,  the  flat  basket 
used    in    winnowing, 
hence  a  sieve. 
Sbsa,  v.,  peel  pumpkins 
by  a  peculiar  chopping 
movement. 
maSehe,  7j.,  .^ee  ma-Setje. 
RiSEsrRO,  7 J.,  east. 

I S  ET.I  k:,  1  (m  Sn  kt  j  k)  ,     7? . , 
RiSi-rrjB,  >     soil,    ground, 
mSet.ie,  )     earth,  especi- 
ally sandy  soil,  gravel, 
sand. 
maSetje  (Sesb),  n.,  dregs 
of  beer,  "  grains  "  after 
brewing. 


Sez 


(    360    ) 


Sha 


iSezi,   n.,   kind   of    klip- 
springer. 
Sezwa,  ad  V.J  like  ;    see 
Se. 
MuSiiA,    n.,    town,    kraal, 
station,  abode,  home. 

PA   MUSH  A    rANGU  = 

at  my  home. 
tjimuSha,  71.,  village. 

SiiABA,  (1)  V.  tr.^  hunt; 

(2)  adj. J  red,  brown. 
iShaba,  n.,  (1)  eland ;  (2) 

a  thong  of  skin. 
iShabahuru,     ?i.,     tam- 
bootie  grass. 
riShabeshabi,\71.,  butter- 
riShabi,  /    fly. 

riShadza,  n.,  porridge. 
Shag  A,  v.,  .see  Tsaga. 
Shagara,    see    Shaka- 

RA. 

mShagazengwe,  n.,   bam- 
boo. 

Shagura,  v.  tr.y  weed  (a 
garden). 

Shagugwa,  v.  pa,ss.  of 
Shagura. 

iShaka,\71.,  a  wood,  cop- 

ruShaka,/    pice. 

maShakada,      n.,     dough 

made  of  boiled  ground 

mealies    mixed     with 

honey. 

Shakara,  v.  int.,  be  old, 
aged,  decayed,  dilapi- 
dated (of  things  inani- 
mate) ;    e.g.  musha   u 

NO  SHAKARA   =  the 

town  is  dilapidated. 
maShakashakara,?l,  rags. 
Sham  A,  v.  int.,  open  the 
mouth,  be  surprisefl, 
to  wonder,  admire,  to 
^ape,  yawfl. 


mtjega  wa  ka  sha- 

MA,      the      calico 

gapes,  i.e.  is  coarse 

in  texture. 

Shamba,   v.  int.,   bathe, 

wash,  float,  swim. 
iShamba  (Joto),  n.,  small 

wild  pumpkin. 
Shambadza,  v.  tr.,  sell, 

barter. 

SHAMBADZiRA,?;.,sell  for, 

help  to  sell ;  buy,  bribe. 

kaShambha,  see  iShamha. 

Shambidza,  IK  tr.,  wash 

(dishes,  calico,  etc.). 
Shambira,  v.  tr.,  (1)  go 
to    war,    invade  ;     (2) 
keep    down,    in     sub- 
jection. 
iShambira,  n.,  duck,  wild 

goose. 
Shamenya,   v.  (Shama), 
gape,  J' awn,  hence   to 
stretch  after  sleep. 
iSHAMHA,\?z.,(l)dirt, filth ; 
kaShamhAjI     (2)    distress, 
adversity. 
iShamira,  ?i.,  muzzle  of  a 

gun. 
Shamidza,  1  ?^.     tr.,     as- 
Shamisa,    J    ton ish, sur- 
prise, cause  to  wonder, 
tjiShamnre,^.  (Tj-amhre), 
tick,  the  insect. 
iShamnwart,      ??.,      see 
iShamwari. 
riShamo,\'^m  I'od,  switch, 
riShamu,/     hence  ramrod. 
iShamwart,    n.,    friend, 
companion. 
buShamwari,    n ,    friend- 
ship. 
Shamwaridzana,  v.,  be 
friendly,  intim9,te. 


Sha 


(    361    ) 


Shft 


Shana,  adj.^  wide,  broad. 
huShaxa,! 


(.juShaxaJ 


».,  breadth. 


mShaxa,     w.     (muSana), 
backbone,  back  of  the 
body. 
maShana,  «.,  see  Shaxga. 
SnANDUGA,i;.m^,  change 
a  purpose,  alter  one's 
mind,  turn  round,  re- 
pent, vary. 
Shandugira,  v.  (Saxdi- 
gira),  turn  inside  out, 
to  misrepresent. 
Shaxdura,  t'.^r., change, 
alter,      reply,      turn ; 
hence  paint. 
mShaxduro,  71.,  paint. 
ruShaxga,  7l.(Rr-TsAXGA), 

(1)  stalk  of  corn,  maize, 
grass,   a   reed,  straw ; 

(2)  pipe  made  from  a 
stalk  for  musical  pur- 
poses. 

PA         DZISHANGA    = 

among  the  reeds, 
a  reedy  place. 
iSiiAXGA,    n.    (iTsanga), 
a  single  grain  of  any- 
thing, a  spot,  dot;  an 
unit,  a  berry. 

ISIIAXGA    YOMUTI,   a 

berry  or  fruit  of  a 
tree. 

I.SHAX(JA   YEZISO,  (1) 

pupil   of  the  eye; 
(2)  a  cataract  of 
the  eye. 
Shangaxa,  v.  inf.,  meef, 
oome      together,     en- 
counter,    be    compact 
(of    the    parts    of    a 
thing),  be  allied. 

PA     KA    SHANOANA, 


corner,  joint,  con- 
fluence of  rivers, 
junction  of  roads, 
etc. 
mashaxgaxa  nzira, 
"  well  met  "  ;  see 
maShaxgi. 
Shaxgaxira,  17.  ew/.,take 

part  with. 
Shaxgaxi.sa,   ^r.Jointo- 
Shangaxidza,/    gether, 
place  together  in  con- 
tact,   connect,     unite, 
combine,  mingle,  mix, 
meet  (act). 
iShaxgaxo,  71.,  junction, 

corner. 
iSlIAXGAXYOGA,  ??.,  a  va- 
riet3'  of  reed,  marked 
like  a  snake. 

MTJECiA   WESHANGA- 

xvo(!A,        striped 
calico. 
riShaxgarawe,  71.,  a  bur- 
ly strapping  fellow. 
maSmaxgi,  inferj.,  greet- 
ing when  friends  meet 
at   a    strange    place  = 
well  met ! 
RiSnAXGu,ui.,     (1)     land, 
riSjiaxcjit,  >     territory, 
mSmaxgu,)     veldt,      dis- 
tance, distance  between 
two  i)laces ;   (2)   boot, 
shoe,  sandal. 

MASIIAXGO  OSE  =  tl»e 

earth. 
tjiShangu,  11.,  war-shield. 
Shaxgura,   v.  tr.,  ham- 
mer gently,  slap. 
iShaxiro,  71.,  seed. 
iSiiAXjE,  71.,  weed. 
iShaxsiie,    7j.,    jealousy^ 
euvy. 


Sha 


Shi 


iSiiANii,  ?i.,  axe,  liatchet. 
Shanu,  aclj.,  five  (5). 

KASiiANU,  five  times. 
Shanya.)      .        ... 
ShanvaIP-'^'-'^^^^^- 
Shapaira,  v.  int.,  bub- 
ble, sputter. 
SiiAiuJiiA,  V.  /?'.,  clean. 

SHAPLIRA  MGAMNWA 

= clean  the  mouth. 

SiiARA,  v.,  (1)  pick, 
choose,  prefer,  select ; 
(2)  pay  tribute. 

Sharudza,  v.,  choose. 

Sharura,  v.,' (1)  prefer, 
select,  choose  from  ;  (2) 
pay  tribute  to. 

Shasha,  v.  tr.  (Sasa), 
shake,  shake  water 
about,  sprinkle,  make 
damp. 
nShasha,  [(mSasa,  mSha- 
mShahha,  J  zu),  n.,  (1) 
chopped  bushes,  brush- 
wood ;  (2)  a  camp  made 
of  bushes,  a  "  cattle 
post." 


Shashamura, 


beat, 


shake  blanket,  clothes. 
iShasiii,  n.,  sheep  tick. 
iSiiASHiCiO,  ??,,  skin  apron 

of  girls. 
Shatuga,    v.   int.,   turn 

round  in  a  circle. 
iSiiAWE,  )  n.,      fountain, 
iShawi,  S      spring. 

MASIIAWE,      a      bog, 
swamp. 
SiiAYA,  V.  tr,,  need,  lack, 

feel  want  of,  want. 
RirSiiAYA,  n.,  cheek,  jaw. 
SiiAYKiA,  V.  int.,  (1)  be 

in   need,  be  deficient, 

scarce,     lost,     "  clean 


gone";  (2)  take  shel- 
ter. 

RiSiiAziiu,  n.  (nShasha), 
branches  cut  off. 

(u)SnE, «.  (/>Z.  ca-she),  king, 
chief,  governor,  mas- 
ter, leader,  lord,  officer. 

uuShe,  n.,  chieftainship, 
authority. 

ShEREI)ZA,.SwSH()REI)ZA. 
iSlIEJU,       n.       (iSlIEZHU), 

cotton  blanket. 

mShen(jo,  n.,  see  mSenoo. 

iShenjere,  n.   {of.  T.te- 

njere),  barren  female. 

M  aSheshe,  n.,  see  ma-Setje. 

iShesiiigo,  n.,  nee  iSha- 

SIIIGO. 

Sheta,  v.,  see  Sweta. 
Shetera,  1'.,  copulate  (of 
dogs). 

Sheya,  2)',  see  Shaya. 
iShezha,  n.,  sweet  pota- 
to (purple  varietj') ; 
.see  also  iZhizha. 
RiSnEZHU,  n.,  (1)  honey 
bird ;  (2)  cotton  blan- 
ket ;  see  i-Tjezhu. 

Shiba,     v.    tr.^    guard, 
watch. 

Shiga,  v.  tr.,  rub,   rub 
out,  cross  out,  erase. 
RiSiiiNDA,  n.  (Teb.  u-Tjin- 
da),  string. 

SiiiNGA,    V.    int.,    work, 
labour. 

SiiixGiRA,   V.   tr.,  serve, 
earn  (  =  work  for). 

Shingisa,  v.  tr.,   set  to 
work. 

iSiiiNGisniNGi,    ??.,    blue 
crane. 


Shi 


(    363    ) 


Sho 


mShingo,  n.,  work. 
Shinidza,  v.  tr.,  stir  (the 

pot). 
Shinika,  r.,  wear  orna- 
ments. 
Shixwa,    v.    inf.,    pla^- 
tricks,  be  mischievous. 
Shira,  v.,  put  by. 
iSiiiRi,  w.,  bird. 
SiiiRiWAKA,    v.,  scratch, 
as  a  cat. 
urSniTjK,  71.,  see  Setje. 
iShitsimo,  n.,  scurf. 
nSiiiwa,  n.,  see  \-Jiba. 
mSiiiya,  i*.,  serum  of  the 
blood. 
RiSiiiVK,  ?i.,  baby. 
iSiiiznA.    n.   (M-imisHu), 
leaf,   leafy   husk ;    (in 
tlie  pi.)  cut   branches 
(r/.  iZhiziia). 

SlIKAXSIIKATA,      V.     ?H^, 

trot 
Shka,  see  Hla. 
Shkora,    v.,   break ;  see 

Hlora. 
Shkwinva,  r.,  whine. 
MiiSiio,  n.,  see  me-So. 

Smobedza,  r.,  call,  sum- 
mon,  invite,   demand, 
ask  for,  require. 
iShouhla,    n.y    a    large 

edible  grub. 
SnoixxtA,     r.    inf.,    be 
sprained. 
riShodzi    n.    (Siiora),    a 

spy. 
RrSii()(;A,  71.,  see  Shoko. 
JiSnoKA.      71.,      velocity, 
rapiaity,  speed. 

.voMsiioKA,       rapid, 
swift. 
iSiiOKO,   71.,  (1)  niopkey; 
(2)  voicQ. 


ruShoko     71.    (ri'-Shoka), 
'  (1)  foot,  paw;  (2)  foot- 

I  mark,  six)or. 

maShoko,  words,  news,  re- 
port,  tale,  account  of 
an    incident,    rumour, 
message,  order, 
Shokosiia,  v.  fr.,  scoop 
I  out,  as  inside  of  dried 

I  calabashes  (gourds). 

i  mShokosha,      7j.,      large 

!  wooden  trough. 

j  SiioLALA,  see  Shorera. 

I  SiiOMA,      U'.     i)it.,     be 

j  Shomana,^      small,  few, 

decrease,    shrink,    be- 
come less. 
I  SuoMANiDZA, » 7-.  <r.,  les- 

!  Shomanisa,    j      sen,  re- 

\  duce,  decrease. 

SiioMAPARA,   V.  inf.,  di- 
minish, grow  less. 
'  SiioMEfJA,  V.  int.,  plant, 

set  up. 
SfioMORA,  i:  fr.,  loosen, 
liberate,  outspan. 

SIIOMORA        NKOR0  = 

j  take  off  the  brake. 

I  SHOMUHA       1'AN(;A  = 

i  draw  a  knife  from 

I  its  sheath. 

I  SHOMOKA        IIITKU   = 

I  pluck  a  fowl. 

SIIOMOUA  ZINO-pull 

out  a  tooth. 
SiioMOCJA,   r.  int.,  come 
of!*  come  out,  become 
free,  get  loose. 
.  SiiONA,  v.,  hiss. 

1  Siio.MJA,  t\,  adorn  one- 

self, wear  ornaments. 
mShosoa,  n.,  medicine. 

Sll()N(»A8HUN(l  A,  7J.,  thicU 

bush. 


Sho 


(    364    ) 


Si 


iSiiONGO,  w.,  personal  or- 
nament. 
mShongosiionoo,  71.,  back- 
bone, spine. 
Shongotsega,  v.  hit.,  to?s 
the   head  as  cattle  in 
walking. 
RiSnoNGWE,  w.,  rock. 
iShoni,  n.,  shame. 

NESHONi,  ashamed. 
Shopera,  v.  tr.,  throw. 

SIIOPERA       A(!ATA  = 

throw  the  divining 
bones. 
SnORA,  V.  tr.,  look,  spy, 

scout,  explore. 
SiiORERA,  V.  tr.,  look  at  | 
intently  with   a  pur- 
pose,  examine,  spy  into 
RiSiiORi,  n.,  scout,  spJ^ 
mShoro  (mSoro),  n.,  head, 
top,  point  of  a  stick. 
SiiosiiA,  v.,  make  a  fence. 
Shosiiera,  v.,  enclose. 

SnOSHOMOLA,)?;.,    pay    a 

bHOsiiOMORA,j  debt  re- 
munerate. ' 

iShosiiori,  n.,  shirt. 

iShowari,  n.,  whitecrane. 

►Shozhera,  r.  (Shora), 
peep. 

Shudza,  v.,  be  lame. 

SmrGURA,z;.f;-.,  unfasten, 
loosen. 

SriUGURA     NFCORO  = 

take  off  the  brake. 
feHUGiTSHA,    r.    rut.,    be 

bare,  naked,  be  loose 
iShitmba,  ??.,  lion. 
Shumiga,  v.,  turn  upside 
down. 

SHUNAMA,r.,  cringe,  bow 
down, 


Shunamidza,)  V.         tr 
Shunamisa,    j     cause  to 
bow,   cause    to    stoop, 
turn  over,  turn  upside 
down. 
iSiiUNGU,  11.,  anxietj^,  an- 
ger,   nervous  disturb- 
ance. 
nda  fa  nesfiuxgu, 
I     was     anxious 
(angry). 
mSiiunje,      n.,      bundle, 
packet,  parcel. 
Shiinva,   v.,  pinch,  take 

pinch  of  snuff. 
iShupa,  7?.,  the  vessel  used 
for  sour  milk. 
MASmiRA,  n.,  omen  (used  as 
an     expletive),     "  bad 
luck  to  it!" 
NAMASiiURA,    omin- 
ous. 
Shure,  prep.,  after,  be- 
hind,   used    with   gu 

MIT,  PA.  ' 

ENDA    PASIIURE    PA- 

NGU  =  go    behind 
me. 
Shurigirwa,  v.  (Shure), 

be  solitary,  lonely 
iSiiuRO,)n.,      hare;    .^ee 
iShuru,/     iTsuru. 
Shushura,    v.    tr.,    eat 
morning  meal,  break- 
fast. 
SHUSHURTrnzA,    v.,  lead, 
drag,  draw,  as  oxen  by 
a  rein  passed  through 
the  nose. 
Shuwa,  v.,  lead  (oxen). 
Shuzha,  v.tr.,  buy,  bribe 
SiiwAviRA,  v.,  .see  Tswa- 

IRA. 

Si  or  StNGA,  (1)  v.  aux. 


Si 


(    965    ) 


of  negative  force,  e.g. 

• 
mSigana,  Ti,,  a  young  girl. 

BA  KA  BA  SI  ro,  tliey 

mSigi,  n.,  creator. 

^vere    not    here;    nda 

mSigogo  n.  (Siga),  char- 

NDI SING  A  GARI,  I  WaS 

acter. 

not  sitting;  (2)  prep., 

-|;-;;n.,ni.„t. 

underneath,  below,  e.g. 

l'ASIPA...,GU  SI  GU..., 

ESIKU,  at  night. 

MU81MU...,XYASIMU...; 

SlMA      r.      (SiMBA),      (1) 

(3)  adv.,  down  lower, 

stand  firm ;  (2)  plant, 

down      south,      down 

transplant. 

river;  e.g.  ezasi,  gu- 

mSima,  11.,  den,  cave. 

ZASI,  guxyasi. 

SiMBA,  V.  hit.,  be  strong, 

M^i:;;''-.^''>-- 

fast, secure,  tight,  firm, 

hard,  stout,  sure,  good, 

Misi  Y08E,  continu- 

sound,   true,    certain, 

ally,  always,of  ten. 

resolute. 

NASI,  to-day. 

maSimba,  \  n.,         strength. 

TjiSi,   /«.,   a  day   of   absti- 

iSiMBA,)     ability,    capa- 

nence, a  fast. 

bility,  force,  ix)wer. 

TJISI  tjaMxwari  = 

NAMASiMBA,       able. 

Sunday. 

strong,    energetic. 

mSi,"^«.,      (1)      stamping 

diligent,       indus- 

Mi:Si,[    pole  for  pounding 

trious. 

nSi,3     grain;     (2)    rain- 

ITA   NAMASIMBA  =  do 

bow;   MSI   WEMVIRA. 

(it)  speedily. 

BiSi,  1  /I.,  smoke,  mist ;  see 

SiMBARARA,    V.    (SiMBA), 

MUSi,/       MU-TSI. 

be  strong  for  (against). 

RUSiBA,  71.,  feather. 

be      diligent,      indus- 

Sibvura,   v.,    kick    (of 

trious,  steadfast. 

men) ;  see  Pfura. 

RiSiMBE,  n.,  a  slow,  idle, 

SiGA,    V.    tr.,    (1)    bore, 

sulky  person,  sluggard. 

churn;  (2)  create. 

maSimbe,  n.,  see  maZimbe. 

8i(iA     MOTO,    kindle 

BuSiMBE,  n.,  slowness,  idle- 

fire by  friction. 

ness,  sulkiness,  obsti- 

si(;a pfuro,  foam  at 

nacy,  reluctance. 

the  mouth. 

NOBl'SIMBE,        sulky, 

MAKORI    A    NO    SIGA 

idle. 

mvura,    the    sky 

SiMiUDZA,  t  v.,  make  firm, 

lowers,     lit.     the 

SiMUisA,    ^strong. tight; 

clouds  are  churn- 

secure, fix,  prove,  con- 

ing rain. 

firm,  corroborate. 

nrSi(;A,  «..  churning  stick. 

SiMBisisA,  f.,  make  very 

maSkjalala,    w.,    embers, 

strong. 

firebrands. 

SiMiQA,  V.  int.f  stick  in 

Sim 


So 


the   ground,   as   pegs, 

TjiSiRA,  w.,  red  clay. 

stakes. 

imSiRi,  n.,  floor. 

SiMIRA,    V.    tr.,    (1)    fix 

SiSA,     \  v.,  let  down,  let 
SiSISA,  1      go. 

stakes  or  pegs  in  the 

ground ;  (2)  adorn  the 

INOMIiE  YA  KA  SISISA 

person. 

=    the    cow    has 

RiSiMU,  n.,  strong  man. 

given  (her)  milk. 

SiMUDZA,  v.fr.,  lift,  raise. 

RuSiso,    n.    (cf.    SwiswA\ 

ZWI       NO       SIMUDZA 

envy. 

MVURA,     the    sky 

SiswiNA,     V.    tr.,    .suck 

lowers,    rain    ga- 

(sweets). 

thers. 

maSiwa,  71.,  "  grains  "  after 

SIMUDZA  MOYO  =  pro- 

brewing. 

voke. 

SiYA,   V.  tr.,  leave,   for- 

GURUBA   GU    NO    SI- 

sake,     omit,     neglect, 

MUG  A  =  the    dust 

abandon,  desert. 

flies  about. 

SiYiRA,  V.  tr.,  leave  for. 

SiMUGA,  V.  int.,  stand  up. 

iSizi,  n.,  owl. 

arise,  start,  get  away, 

Skanskata,  ?'.,  gallop. 

remove. 

buSkwa,71.  (BuHwA),grass. 

maSinana,  n.,  young  birds. 

tjiSkwa,   n.,  a    bundle  of 

Sin  AM  A,    V.    int.,     look 

grass. 

stern,      knit       brows. 

Skwedera,  v.  int.,  stand 

frown,    make    a    wry 

aside. 

face. 

Skwendira,      v.,     bite. 

SiNDiRA,   v.,    see   TsiN- 

gnaw,    as    applied   to 

DIRA. 

rats  and  mice. 

iSiNE,  n.,  grass  seed. 

Skwera,  v.,  dawdle. 

SiNEDZA,Ti;.  tr.,  see  So- 

SlNERA,    i        NEDZA,        Or 

riSkwi,  n.  (RiHwi),  word. 

nSkwi,    n.,    veldt,    grass 

Sededza. 

country. 

SiNGA,  see  Si. 

muSkwi,  n.,  tail  of  animal 

maSini,    n.,    gums  of    the 

or  bird,    tail    feather. 

teeth. 

brush  of  tail,  hence  a 

SiNiRA,    v.,    put    forth 

fan     to     drive     away 

leaves. 

flies. 

RiSiNO,  n.,  see  riZino. 

kuSkwiskwi,       n.,      short 

SiNYANGA,  v.,  compress. 

green  grass,  si:)ringing 

SiNYiRA,  v.,  hiss,  sing  (of 

after  fire. 

boiling  water). 

nSkwiza     n.     (nSwiza), 

iSiNZA,   71.,  oribi   (Nana- 

camelopard. 

tragus  scoparius). 

iSo,  n.  (iTso),  kidney. 

SlPlRA     MATE,    v.,     spit, 

TjiSo,  n.,  likeness. 

showing  contempt. 

ziSu,  n.  {plur.  ajeso),  eye ; 

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a  gun-sight,  esp.  the 
foresight. 
Sud<)M(x;a,  l\  (TSWEDE- 

muga),  slide,  slip. 
S<)DYA,\  v.  tr.,  find  fault, 
SoDZA,  j      spurn,    disre- 
gard, despise;     hence 
cast  young,  abort. 
mSodzi,)  . 

iSucvANA,  n.,  boy  or  young 


SOGIDZIRA,  V.  (TSOGIDZI- 

ra),  set  dogs  at. 
SojA,  r.,  see  SonzA. 
mSoko,  ».,  see  mShoko. 
iSoMA,  n.,  giraffe. 
SoN'A,  v.,  sew,  inoculate. 

80NIUA         TJUMA    = 

thread  beads. 

80NATIUA    NOMUOMO 

=  drink    from   a 
river  lying  on  the   ' 
ground. 
SONAMIDZA,  ??.,  fold. 

.SONABIIDZA    MAHOKO 

«=fold  the  arms. 
SoxEDZA    r.    (Sixedza),   ! 

bring  near.  i 

Sonera      v.     (Sixera),  | 

come  near. 
RiS<iXf;ozA,    »?.   (mZongo-  | 

8A),  backbone.  i 

Soxu;a,    r.,    inject,   ad-  i 

minister  an  enema. 
iSoxo,  n.  (iTsuxo),  awl, 

needle. 
Soxy(m;a  v.  (Tyckia),  bo  ' 

dislocated. 
SoxYoRA,   V.    tr.,  dislo- 
cate. 
iS<)i»A,  ?\,  enter,  penetrate 
3iSoi'ER(>,  n.,  ramrod,  pan  { 

cover  of  flint  guns.         i 


mSopodzi,  ;i.,  a  spy. 
SoRA,    v.,    grumble,    be 
displeased. 
uiSoKA,  «.,  dry  old  grass. 
maSora,  n.,  weeds,  rubbish. 
mSoro  n.  (mShoro),  head, 
crown   of    head,  sum- 
mit, peak,  tip  of  any- 
thing, top. 
PAMSORO,  above,  up. 
tjimSoro,   n.  (mSoro),  knob 
(  =  a  little  head). 
S()8A  (Sodza),  v.,  stop  a 
road. 

U  XO  TEMERA   Ml'TI, 
U  SOSE  XZlUA  =  he 

is  felling  a  tree  to 
stop  the  road. 
SosERA,  t\,  stop  a  road 
for  a  purpose. 
maSosemkanke,      «.,     red 
ants,      the      so-called 
sugar  ants. 
maSosoro,    7?.,    a    resting- 
place. 
SoTA,  V.  tr.,  nauseate. 
TJiSoTi,  n.,  village. 

SoTOciA,   V.  inf.,  (1)  slip 
from  hand  or  handle, 
come    loose ;     (2)     be 
chafed,  torn,    have  a 
rash  on  skin, 
SoTORA,  V.  ti\,  (1)  draw 
as  a  sword   or  knife, 
cause  to  slip  or  cx)me 
loose ;   (2)   rub,   chafe, 
graze. 
SuTWA,   v.,  have   heart- 
burn. 
T.11S1T,   n.,    stomach,    abdo- 
men. 

NETJisr,  with  child. 

MiSmu, \  ;i.(mSuwo), ojien- 

iSuBO,/     ing,    doorway, 


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threshold,  entrance 
to  cattle  kraal,  cave, 
house ;  orifice,  oppor- 
tunity, occasion. 

Si'BURA,  V.  tr.,  (1)  chafe, 
graze  skin ;  (2)  strip 
off,  tear  off,  cast  skin, 
undress;  (3)  separate 
fibres  of  bark,  etc. 

SudubuctA,)  «;.,(Sunubu- 

SUDUNUGA,/       GA),     Step 

backwards,  fall  back- 
wards. 
SuGA,  V.  tr.  (Suka),  (1) 
prepare  skins,   soften, 
rub,  scrape,  tan  skins ; 
(2)  wash  clothes,  dishes. 
SUGA   MROMO,  rinse 
the  mouth. 
SuGiRA,   V.   tr.,    prepare 

(skins)  for. 
iSuGUBiRi,       n.,     earth- 
worm. 
BuSuGWA,  n.,  beer. 

SuKURUTSA,  v.,  see  Suga. 
iSuKO,  n.,  lime. 

DZUDZURA     NESUKO, 

whitewash. 
MuSuKU,  n.,  heavy  rain. 
Sum  A,  V.  tr.,  announce, 
report. 

SUMA       IKOKO,        go 

round  there  (lit.=^ 

report  that  place). 

iSuMBO,  n.,  kerry,  club ; 

see  iSwiMBO. 
SuMURA,   V.    tr.,  loosen, 
unfasten. 

SUMURA   NKORO,  SU- 
MURA     MAJOTI    — 

.    take  off'  the  brake. 
maSunda    ??.   (Sunubuga), 
backwards. 

WA     KA     ENDA     MA- 


SUNDA =  he  went 
backwards. 
Sundaidza,")  v.  tr.,  con- 
SuNDiDZA,  >  duct,guide, 
SuNDiRA,  3  accompa- 
ny ;  hence  push. 
iSuNDU,  n.,  cast  off  snake 

skin. 
Sung  A,  v.  tr.  (Tsunga) 
tie,    bind,    fasten,    tie 
up,  wrap  up. 

SUNG  A        MOYO,       be 

bold. 

SuNGAMiRA,  v.,  be  dis- 
appointed ;  doubt,  hesi- 
tate. 

SUNGANIDZA,  V.  tr.,  tie 
together. 

iSuNGARi,  n.  (Sunga), 
strip  of  calico. 

Sungarira,  v.  (Tsunga- 
rara),  be  bold,  brave. 

Sung  ATA,  v.  tr.,  tie 
up  (animals),  inspan. 

SuNGiRA,  v.,  tie  for,  tie 
to,  inspan,  lock  door. 

WA  KA  ZWISUNGIRA 

MTSIBA  =  he  has 
hung  himself  by 
the  neck. 
SuNGiDZA.)  v.,       bind 
SuNGiSA,    /     tightly, 
cause  to  bind. 
MuSuNGO,)M.,  string,  rope, 
mSungo,  /  cord,  line,thong. 
zwiSuNGO,  n.,    brake  of    a 
wagon. 
iSuNGO,  72.,  stench. 
SuNGURiRA,  V.  tr.,  tie  a 
knot. 
TjiSuNGURO,  n.,  beer  strain- 
er. 
iSuNGURURO,    n.,    centi- 
pede. 


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SuNOU.siCiA,  V.  int.,  sway 

about,  shake. 
SuxousiRA,  V.  tr.,  shake 

(the  head). 
iSiXGWA,   /*.,   an    edible 

herb  (Teh.  uluDe). 
mSinjk,  7i.,  .see  mSiiunje. 
SrxsA,  V.  t)'.,  shake. 

SINSA        MUSK  WE   = 

wagtail. 
Srssi'MAHA,    v.,    sit  on 

haunclies,  squat. 
SiNiTBUCJA,  V.J  sec  SUDU- 

BIGA. 

SrxiNdir.A,  V.  int.,  be 
loose,  slack,  free. 

Siini:n(iuka,  v.  tr.,  loos- 
en, uncoil,  unfold,  un- 
tie, release,  deliver, 
liberate,  acciuit,  re- 
deem, outspan,  dis- 
entangle. 

Sl'sira,      v.,     castrate 
sheep  and  goats. 
.srxiJRA    MEso,     at- 
tract attention. 

SuNYA,  r.,  take  a  pinch 
of  snuff. 

SimuA,  I'.,  see  Subura. 

SiRA,  r.,  break  wind. 

SruK,  .see  Shi:re. 

SuRiRA,  r.  tr.,  sting,  as 

a  bee  ;  bite,  as  an  ant. 

MASrRiuA,  n.,  large  black 

ants. 

iSiRr,    n.    (iSiioRu),    a 

hare. 

SriMDZA,  V.  tr.,  drop. 

Si  KiRUDZA,  r.,  bleat. 
i;i>i  sc,  ?!.,  (1)  dough;  (2) 
the  spleen. 

SiHi'DZiRA,  V.  ir.,  set 
dogs  at. 

Si;»UMARA,  t;.,  crouch. 


Susuc;ir)ZANA,  v.,  follow 
in  single  61e. 

SusuwARA,  V.J  contract, 
as  the  body  from  cold. 

SusuRA,  i\y  eat  the  morn- 
ing meal,  to  "  break- 
fast." 

SiTTA,  V.  (pfi'ta),  smoke 
tobacco  or  Indian 
hemp,  take  snuff. 

SuTiDZA,  )i'.     tr.j     give 

SiTTisA,    )      snuff. 

iSuTjESUTJE,    n.j    centi- 
pede. 
maSi'tso,  «.,  harvest  time. 

SiruRA,  .see  SrauRA. 

SuwA,  V.J  desire. 

iSuwo,  n.j  see  iSubo. 

SwABA,  V.  inf. J  fade, 
droop,  wither,  shrink, 
be  disappointed. 

SwARGWA.  V.  int. J  origi- 
nate. 
BuSwASWi,  n.j  fishing  net. 
xSwEME,  71.,  partridge. 

SwERA,  V.J  dawdle. 
maSweswe,  1 71.,  large  black 
BiSwESWB, )     ants. 

SwETA,  V  ,  suck  through 
a  pipe,  draw  as  a 
pump. 

SwiBA,  V.  int.,  (1)  become 
dark,  dusk ;  (2)  grow 
small,  become  less,  be- 
come dirty  ;  (8)  be  sad, 
low-spirited,  grieved, 
gloomy,  penitent. 

SwiGA,  V.  int. J  arrive, 
reach,  come  as  butter, 
occur. 
iSwLMHO,  n.j  kerrv,  club, 
"shillelagh";  in  plur. 
wea|)ons,  war  accou* 
treraents. 

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BANU     BA    NO    11  AT  A 
MASWIMBO    —    tlie 

people     are     pre- 
paring for  war. 
SwiNA,  v.,  squeeze,  wring, 
drain,  strain. 

SWINA  MAROPA, 

stanch  blood. 

SWINA  TJIBURI,  Stop 

a  hole. 
iSwiNA,  dirt,  filth. 

NAMASWINA,)   ,. 
NESWINA,        j  ""'t3\ 
MASWINA      A     NA- 
MASW^INA  —  the 

Mashona       are 
dirty. 
RiSwiNGA,  n.,  (1)  bundle  of 
firewood,    faggot;    (2) 
blade  of  grass. 
iSwiNGo, )  n.,  stone  fence, 
RuSwiNGO,/     wall. 
mSwini,  n.,  lizard. 
SWINIKA,  V.  tr.  (SwiNA),   , 
squeeze  for,  squeeze  on  | 
to,  press  down  to,  drain 
on  to. 
TjiSwiNO,    n.    (SwiNA),    a 
squeezer,    a    drain,    a 
stopper. 
RuSwiNu,    n.    (Savinura), 

greed,  covetousness. 
TJiSwiNU,  n.,  beer-strainer. 
Swinuga,  )  V.      int.,    be 
SwiN  UR A,  /  alert,  watch- 
ful,   hence    be     keen, 
grasping,  covetous.         j 
SwiPA,  v.,  spout  out,  ex-  I 
pectorate,  squirt,   ■ 

syringe.  ' 

SWIPA  MATE,  dribble, 
spit. 
SwiPiRA,  V.  tr.,  spit  con- 
temptuously. 


WA      NDI       SWIPIRA 

M ATE = he  insulted 

me. 

SwiPisA,  i;.^r.,  (1)  cause 

to     spit,     or      squirt, 

syringe  ;  (  2)      reduce, 

lessen  ;  (3)  make  black. 

SwiRA,  V.  int.,  copulate, 

fornicate. 
iSwiRo,      n.      (i-siii'Ru), 

hare. 
Swi  SWA,  v.,  make  black, 
be  disagreeable. 
BuSwiswA,    n.  (ru-Skwi- 
SK  w  I ), short  green  grass. 
mSwiswi,  71.,  wax. 
SwiswiNA,  v.,  spit. 
maSwiswinwa,  n.,  dregs  of 
beer,  grains. 
SwiTA,  adj.,  pink. 

tjuma    tjiswita  = 
pink  beads. 
SwiYA,  see  Siya. 
nSwiza,  n.,  giraffe. 
Swotewa,  v.  int.,  have 

spasm. 
iSwoto,  n.,  spasm. 
Swotogoga,   v.  int.,   be 
dislocated. 


Ta,  past  tense  form   of 

the  pers.  pron.  Ti  =  we. 

(juTa,  n.,  habit;  see  tjiDa. 

buTa,  n.,  bow ;  see  buDade. 

ruTabi  )  ??.,(iNabj), bough, 

iTabi  j      branch. 

Tabo,  pass,  pron.,  their ; 
see  "  Notes." 

Tadisa,  v.,  seeTAuiHA. 

Tadisika,  v.,seeTAniRA. 


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Tadza,  r.  tr.,  do  evil 
against,  offend,  sin 
against,  wrong,  spoil. 

Tai>zi(;a,  r.  inf.,  be  in  a 
spoiled  condition,  be 
sinned  against,  be 
overcome ;  hence  to 
fail  in  doing  a  thing. 

Tadzira,  v.  fr.,  offend, 
do  wrong  for,  or  on  ac- 
count of. 

Tadziwa,   v.  int.  {pass, 
Tadza),    be    helpless, 
unable. 
nda     tadziwa   or 
BiTDA  =  I  am  con- 
stipated. 
maTaoa,  n.,  cattle  post. 
tjiTaga,  7j.,  liver. 

T  AG  AX  I. s  a,  i\  hit.,  do 
evil,  commit  sin. 

Taoaxisiha,  v.  fr.,  com- 
mit sin  against,  or  for. 

Taoitla,  I  V.  tr.,  (1)  com- 

Taotra,  )■  pel ;  (2)  sup- 
port, bear. 

TACU'RA  NKORO, 

drive  a  wagon. 

TAGURA         PAFl'DZI, 

carry       on       the 
shoulder.  ^ 
tjiTaitai,  n.  (tjiXaixai), 
glowworm,  fireflj'. 
Take,  po.ss.  pron.,  hip, 
hers,  its ;  see  "  Notes." 
Tako,  po.H8.  pron.,  thy; 
see  "  Notes." 
tjiTakoJ  u.,  bottom  (of  a 
RfTAKo,  j      vessel),      butt 
end    (of    gra.S9-8talk), 
butt  (of  a  gun-stock). 
maTako,  71.,  buttocks. 
mTakthia,  n.,  boiled  com. 
Tala,  v.,  .see  Tara. 


Talabuga  ;  see  Tara- 
Hr(;A. 

Tama,  i-.tr.,  (1)  go  from, 
move  house,  quit,  pack 
up,  transport;  (2)  be 
distressed. 
maTama,  n.,  news ;  see 
iDama 

Tamba,  7\  2 »^,  play,  joke, 
frolic,  dance,  be  glad, 
delighted. 
xT  A  M  HA  ,71.,  cream  of  tartar 
tree{? Adansonia  digi- 
fata). 

Tambanuga,  v.  int., 
sprawl,  stretch  oneself. 

Tambanudza,  v.  tr.,  ex- 
tend, stretch. 

Tambira,  r.  fr.  (Tamba) 
(1)  be  glad  for,  delight- 
ed with ;  (2)  to  accept, 
receive,  nold  the  hands 
to  receive. 

Tambudza,  r.  tr.,  annoy, 
torment,  oppress,  mo- 
lest, persecute. 

Tambudziga,!  y.  int.,  be 

Tamblra,  /  afflicted, 
careworn,  troubled. 

Tambi'rira,  v.  tr.,  be 
afflicted  for,  sympath- 
ize with;  hence  nurse 
a  child  or  sick  person. 

Tamidza,  [  t\  tr.,  (1)  vex, 

Tamisa,  /  persecute, 
trouble,  molest ;  (2) 
send  away,  make  to 
move. 

TamSwa,  pa.<is.  of  Tama. 

Tamitra,  v.  tr.,  extend, 
stretch. 
bcTamii,  n.,  hip,  loins. 

Tana,  v.,  (1)  rise,  climb, 
step    up ;     (2)    gather 


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Tar 


fruit,  pick  fruit ;  (3)  be 

DZA     RANGU,     TJI 

aged. 

FAMBA= first  give 

mTana,  ?i.,  old  or  infirm 

me  my  hoe,  then 

person. 

go! 

maT-ana,  n.  (pi.  of  iNana), 

mTanga,  71.,  guardian. 

rounded  hills. 

TJlTANGA,7l.,.S'eeTJlDANGA. 

Tanaradza,   v.   tr.  (cf. 

Tangana,  v.  int.,  brawl, 

Tandabara),     spread 

disagree,     incite     one 

out,  as  cut  grass  to  dry. 

another. 

Tanatu,  adj.,  six. 

Tangidza,  v.  tr.,  call  by 

mTanatu,  n.,  the  Pleiades. 

name,  give  a  name  to ; 

Tanda, v.  tr.,  drive  away, 

cf.  Danidza. 

turn  out,  dismiss,  dis- 

Tangu, poss.  pron.,  my  ; 

own. 

see  "  Notes." 

MTANDA,ln.,  pole,  beam; 

Tangura,     v.     tr.,    see 

tjiTanda,]     5ee  iDanda. 

Tanga. 

maTanda,  71.,  shed,  shelter 

maTaniko,  n.,  see  buTao. 

(of  leafy  branches  of 

Tanugira,  v.  int.,  stand 

trees). 

on  tiptoe. 

Tandabadza,      v.      tr., 

buTao,  n.,  branch  of  a  tree 

stretch  out,  spread  out. 

used    as    a    ladder,   a 

Tandabara,  v.  int.,  lie 

ladder,   a  bridge;    cf. 

down,  sit  at  ease,  re- 

iTabi. 

cline,   stretch  out,  lie 

Tapa,    v.    tr.,    capture, 

sprawling;  hence  creep, 

plunder,    ravage ;    cf. 

climb  (of  plants). 

TORA. 

Tandaidza,  v.  tr.,  cast 

munu  mu  tapa = the 

out,  drive  away. 

man     who    plun- 

mTandamuno, 71.,  bridge 

ders. 

of  the  nose. 

Tapata,    v.,    be    saucy, 

iTandamino,  n.,  trunk  of 

mischievous,          play 

the  elephant. 

tricks. 

Tandara,  v.  int.,    talk 

riTapi,  n.,  see  riDapi. 

much,    talk    over  the 

Tapiwa,  v.  pass.,  Tapa. 

fire  at  night. 

mTapo,  n.,  pot  clay. 

iTandemtande,    n.,   spi- 

TAPUDZA, V.  tr.,  dimin- 

der's web,  spider;  see 

ish,  lessen. 

iDandemtande. 

TAPUDZA   TJIBAKWE 

Tang  A,    v.    tr.,    begin, 

=  thin  out  mealies. 

originate,  excite,  incite. 

tjiTapur  A,7i.^black  ground. 

provoke,        challenge. 

black  soil. 

-Used  adverbially  in  the 

Tara,   v.  tr.,   mark   out. 

sense  of  first,  formerly. 

draw,  delineate. 

TANGA    NDI    PE    BA- 

Taramuga,    v.  int.,   be 

Tar 


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Teb 


cautious,  '•  on  the  qui 

Taswa,  v.  int.,  straddle. 

Vive:' 

Tata,  v.,  see  Dada  and 

Taramugirana,  v.  int.y 

Tanda. 

be    cautious    of     one 

buTate,  71.,    a   bow  ;    see 

another. 

buDade. 

Taranoa,   v.  tr.,   plant 

uTate,  71.  (Dade),  father. 

thinly,  thin  out. 

uTateguru,    n.,    grand- 

TARESA,r.^/'.,«feTARI8A. 

father  {plur.  Matate- 

S:::;;  ;«•(■«-'),  iron. 

GURU). 

iTatja,  71.,  frog,  toad. 

Taridza,  v.,  see  Tarisa. 

Tatjo,  poss.  pron.,  its 

Tar  IRA,  v.  fr.,  look  for, 

see  "  Notes." 

exi^ect,    look    at,    bo 

TAURA,r.^r.,declare,  pub- 

opposite. 

lish,    report,   explain, 

GU    TARIRA    GU    DE- 

announce,  preach. 

NGA  =  it  isuprij;ht 

TAURA  NAWU,  judge. 

{lit.  it  looks  to  the 

Taurana,  v.  tr.,  deliber- 

sky). 

ate,  discuss. 

Tarir  AN  A,  r.,  be  opposite 

Taurira,  ?•.  fr.,  declare 

one  another. 

to  or  for,  report  on. 

Tarisa   r.  (Tara),   see, 

Tawo,  po.'is.  pron,  its. 

look  at,  stare,  attend. 

their ;  see  '•  Notes." 

be  alert,   be   vigilant, 

Taya,  v.  tr.,  cast  away, 

examine   a  thing,  ad- 

bury, condemn,  divorce. 

mire,  take  heed. 

Tayiga,  v.  inf.,  be  lost. 

Tar  IS  an  a,  v.  ^r.,  stare  at 

strayed. 

one  another,  be  oppo- 

Tayo,  2*oss.   ]yron.,  its. 

site  each  other. 

their  ;  .see  "  Notes." 

Tarisira,  v.  tr.,  empha- 

Tazwo,     2^oss.      jyron., 

tic  for  Tarira,  q.r. 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 

Tarisisa,    v.,  emphatic 

maTb,  71.,  saliva. 

for  Tarisa,  q.v. 

ruTb,  71.,  a  cordon. 

Taro,  pos.s.  vron.,   its; 
see  "  Notes.*^ 

ita  rutkgwemuka 

=  encircle  game. 

huTasa,  71 ,  large  hanging 

maTkbb,  n.  (maTkwe),  bog. 

bird's-nest. 

Teijbdza,  v.  tr.,  see  Tb- 

Ta8A,       inter j.^       very 

bbra. 

straight. 

Tbbbdzana,  v.  tr.,  follow 

WA  KA    fa  MBA  WATI 

one  another  in  order 

TA8A,     he      went 

of  birth. 

very  straight. 

Tbbera,  v.  tr.  (Tobera), 

Tas  ANU(}  A,  t^./;i/.,  sprawl, 

run  aifter,  pursue,  ac- 

stretch oneself. 

count  for,  come  after. 

Tasanura,  v.  <r.,  stretch 

follow. 

out. 


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Ten 


Teberana,  v.,  follow  one 
another,  succeed  one 
another,  go  Indian 
file. 

Tebuoa,  v.  int.,  scatter, 
disperse. 

Tebura,  v.  tr.,  scatter, 
strew  about,  spill, 
waste,  throw  away, 
ravage,  lay  waste, 
overthrow,  disperse. 

BA    NO    TEBURA    MU 

MiDziMU  =  pour  out 
oblations       before 

the  MIDZIMU. 

Tebvenura,  v.  tr.,  un- 
button. 

Tedu,  poss.  pron.,  our ; 
see  "  Notes." 

Tedza,  v.  int.,he  smooth, 
slippery. 

Tedzemuga,  v.  int.,  slip, 
slide,  glide. 

Tefura,  v.  en^.,boil  over, 
overflow. 

Teg  A,  V.  tr.  (Tjera),  dip, 
ladle. 
TEG  A  MVURA  =  draw 
water. 

Tegaira,  )i;.  iTit.,  roam 

Tegera,  j  about,  as  in 
search  of  food,  or  pay- 
ing visits. 

Tbgetsena,  v.  tr.,  smash 
by  throwing  to  the 
ground. 

Tegenyura,?;.  int.,  burst 
ojDen,  as  a  pod. 

Teka,  v.,  see  Tega. 
muTeka,  n.,  bank  of  earth. 

Tema,  v.  tr.,  chop,  hew, 
fell,  chop  up,  lance,  cut 
open,  puncture,  inocu- 
late. 


NDA   TEMNW    AMSORO 

=my  head  aches. 
tema  nvora,  scarify, 
draw  blood,  make 
the   tribal    marks 
on  the  skin. 
tema  MS  as  a,  camp. 
iTema,  n.  (iNetb),  palsy. 
Tema,  ^^^'.(Dema),  black, 
dark  blue. 
buTema,  n.,  blackness. 
Tembenudza,  v.  int.,  be 

cleansed,  pure. 
Temera,     \  vir.(TEMA), 
Tembrera,  )      chop  for. 

TEMERA  NOMBE  = 

make    a    "  cattle 

post." 
tjiTemiib  n.  (iMembye), 
skin  dress  worn  by 
men. 
Tenda,  v.,  (1)  cheer,  ap- 
plaud, praise,  thank  ; 
henceused  subjectively 
{int.),&s  (2)  be  satisfied, 
contented,  cheerful. 

TENDA     IMOSWA,    be 

penitent,  confess. 
guTenda,  n.,  joy. 
tjiTenda  )  (iDenda),  ??.,cold 
iTenda  )    in  head,  fever, 
catarrh. 
Tendeleja,  v.,  see  Te- 

nderedza. 
Tendega,  v.,  (1)  point, 

aim ;  (2)  be  grateful. 
Tendenedza,  v.  tr.,  ro- 
tate, turn  round,  sur- 
round with  a  rope, 
mark  out  site  for  a  hut 
(the  circle  of  its  wall) ; 
be  vigilant,  turning 
round  everyway,  be 
alert. 


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nk 


Tbxdenega,  r.  int.,  go 

round,  turn  round. 

Tendera,  v.  (Tenda),  be 
satisfied  withjTigree  to, 
agree  with,  approve. 

Texdeuaxa,  i\  int.,  be 
satisfied  with  one 
another,  be  in  accord. 

Teni>ekedza,  r.,(l)make 
a  circle,  go  round  in  a 
circle ;  hence  (2)  to 
shun,  avoid  by  making 
a  detour. 
tjiTesderedzi,  71.,  a  circle. 

Tenderera,  v.,  see  Tex- 

DEREDZA. 

Texdereoa,  v.  be  round. 

Texdisa,  V.J  plea.se,  per- 
suade. 

Texdzemeuza,  v.  tr.,  see 
Texdexedza. 

Texex(;a,  r.,  disappear. 

Tbxbra,  v.  tr.,  admit. 

Tenga,  v.  tr., buy,  bribe. 

Texgedza,  r.,  see  Tjb- 

N(iEDZA. 

TEXGERtJWA,       v.,      be 

bought  for. 
Texgisa,  v.  tr.,  sell. 
mTexgo,  71.,  price,  bargain. 
riTex.ie,  n.,  a  plant. 
Tex  V  IT,  j)os.s.  pron.,  your; 
see  "  Notes." 
.mTepa,  '  ?i.,  a  calabash,  a 
riTepo,  I      vessel    formed 

from  a  gourd. 
tjiTepa,  «.,  a  small  cala- 
bash, a  tin   vessel  of 
similar    sha})e,    a   tin 
(of  gun|)Owder). 
Tei'Uga,  r.  itU.,  wave  to 

and  fro  in  the  air. 
Tkrera,   v.  iiit.,  listen, 
attend,lie  in  wait,obey. 


Tesa,  v.  tr.,  sharpen  to 

a  point. 
iTeswo,  n.j  chip  of  wood. 
nTbswi,  ?i.,  a  sharpened 
point;  cf.  iNeswi. 
Teta,  v.  tr.,  sympathize 
with,  comfort. 
maTbte,  n.,  see  Matewe. 
Tetebudza,  v.  tr.,  mark 

out. 
Tetedza,  )  V.  (Totodza)  , 
Tbteja.    I  entreat,coax. 
Tetema,  r.  int.,  be  pal- 
sied; cf.  Tema. 
Tetexa,  v.  tr.,  gnaw. 
riTetexi,  n.,  skull. 
Tetefa,  v.  tr.,  diminish, 
decrease,  become  thin. 
Tetetetb,  adj.,  thin. 
maTewb,  n.,  marsh,  bog. 
Teya,  v.  ^r.,entrap,  snare, 
decoy,    tempt,    set    a 
trap,  cock  a  gun. 
Tbviga,  v.  inf.,   be  en- 
snared, entrapped,  en- 
tangled,   hesitate,    be 
undecided. 
Thya,  v.  (Hya),  beafraid. 
i:xTi,);i.,  (1)  shrub,  herb, 
.Mi'Ti,)     tree;  (2)  medicine, 

poison,  venom. 
MiTi,  71.,  branches  cut  off 
from  the  tree. 
Ti,  (1)  I'.,  say,  think,  sup- 
pose; (2)  jjers.  pron., 
we,  us. 
RuTiui,  n.,  part,  side. 

GU    Ri:Tini    <;r...  ) 

PA     RirTIIll     PA...  S 

on  one  side,  by 
the  side  of. 

HiTim  Gi',  between. 

.M  ATI  HI  osB,  every- 
where. 


Tig 


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^ja 


TiGiPFURA,  V.  tr.,  "dig 
in  the  ribs." 

TiHA,  ?'.,  sec  TiziiA. 

TiLiMUGA,  V.  int.,  move 
convulsively  or  spas- 
mod  icall  3',  shrug  the 
shouIders,startin  sleep. 
RiTiMBA,  71.,  grys  steinbok 
(cf.  iMene  and  iMem- 
bhe). 

TiMBA,  V.  tr.,  hoe,  dig. 
TjiTiMJii,  71.,  a  variety  of 
beads. 

Tina,  v.  tr.,  force  to  stop 
or  go,  hinder,  turn 
back,  thwart,  compel, 
control,  urge. 

Tinira,  v.  i7it.,  resound, 
thunder,  be  renowned. 

TiNiSA,  V.  tr.  (Tina), 
cause  or  help  to  stop, 
hinder  excessively. 

TiNUGA,  V.  int.,  rebound, 
spring  back. 

TiPURA,  V.   t7\,  pull  up 

by  roots. 
iTiRiMANE,  71.,  lung  sick- 
ness. 

TiTiMA,  V.  iiit.,  sound, 
resound,  roar,  as  a 
river  in  flood. 

TiwADZiwA,  17.  i7it.,  be 
struck  in  the  eye, 
"have  something  in 
the  eye." 

TlYIGA,  V.  i7lt.,  TbYIGA. 

kaTiyo  n.   (ruTjiyo),  off- 
spring, child,  fruit. 
TizA,    )t7.«w^.,  run  away, 
Tizfia,  j    escape,  desert  a 
post. 

MUNU  UYO  U  NO  TIZA 

BASA  =  that  person 
shirks  (his)  work. 


TiziDZA,)  V.  tr.,  dismiss, 
TiziSA,    )    cause  or  help 

to       escape,       escape 

quickly. 

TIZISA  MGUMBO, 

marry. 

TjA,  (1)  ^>cr,s.  ;??'o;i.,  it; 
past  tense  form  of  Tji ; 
(2)  adv.,  still,  yet ;  (3) 
V.  (TjERA,  Tsa),  dig  a 
hole,  excavate  ;  (4)  ((/. 
Edza)  dawn. 

Tjaba,  v.  tr.,  gather  fire- 
wood. 

Tjabo,  poss.pron.,  their; 
see  "  Notes." 

Tjadzo,  j}oss.  pron., 
their  ;  see  "Notes." 

Tjaga,  v.  tr.,  see  Tsaga. 

Tjagura,  v.  (Tagura), 
bear,  support. 

TjAKB,  poss.  pron.,  his, 
hers,  its;  see  "  Notes." 

TjAKO,  poss.  pron.,  thy  ; 
see  "  Notes." 
maTjakwi,    71.    (Matjwa- 

kei),  marsh. 
tjiTjama,  71.  (tjiTsama),  a 
crowd. 

Tjamba,  v.  tr.  (Tsamba). 

press. 
iTjAMBARA,7i.,  river  sand. 
iTjAMRASi,  71.,  an  edible 
fruit.    Teb.    Umtaka- 
bomvu. 

Tjamhatjamba,  v.  (Tja- 
mba), press  often,  press 
hard,  touch,  feel. 

T.JAMBIDZA,      ?;.      (TSAM- 

bidza),  press,  imprint. 
TjAMBiDziuA,   ^).,   press 

on,  press  down. 
TjAMBijA,  v.,  see  Tjam- 

BIDZA. 


Tja 


(  art  ) 


l^e 


TjAMBO,  emphatic  fonn 

of  Tja,  q.i\ 
tjiTjamha,  71.,  a  loaf,  esp. 

of  tobacco,  but  may  be 

used  of  a  loaf  of  any 

other  substance. 
KlTjAMPUPlJI,    •    ».,    gald, 
KiTjAMiM  riRi,  )      squall, 

whirlwind. 
kiTjaxa,  11.,  calf. 
iTjaxda,  11.,  anything  on 

which  clothes  may  be 

hung  to  dry,  a  clothes 

line,  a  clothes  horse. 
iTjAXDo,    n.     (tjAndo), 

cold. 
TjANGO, )  a<?w.,    (I)  just 
Tjan(u:,/  now;  (2)  2^S8. 

pron.,my,see  "Notes." 
iTjANKE,  71.,  water-buck 

(Kobiis     ellipsiprym' 

nus). 
Tjansa,    v.   (Tjwanga- 

i>zira),  grope. 
TjARO,  poss.  pron.,  its; 

see  "  Notes." 
Tja.sila,  v.  (r.,  devastate. 
Tjatjura,    v.  tt\,   take 

away  quickly,  snatch. 

TJATJIRA     Ml'MOTO, 

snatch    from    the 
fire. 
Tjatsiha,  r.  ir  ,  avenge. 
maTjawk,  11.  (maTjwakei), 
bog. 
Tja  wo,  poss.  pron.^  its, 
their ;  see  "  Notes." 
mTj A YiR A, /i.,a  swimming. 

C.IT   ITA    MTJAYIRA  = 

to  swim. 
iTjayin(ja,   n.,   see  tji- 

Yksoa. 
Tjayo,  poss.  jrron.y  its, 
their ;  see  "  Notes." 


Tjazwo,  poss.  pron., 
their  ;  see  "Notes." 

Tjeamisa,  r.  itit.,  slant. 

Tjebaxyeba,  v.  int., 
stare  about. 

T.JEUERA,  r.  fr.,  (1)  ap- 
plaud ;  (2)  rebuke. 
m(i)Tjebo,7i.,  shoot  (of  pump- 
kin), applied  also  to 
children  and  young 
animals. 

TjEDU,  poss.  pron.,  our ; 
see  "  Notes." 
M(i)TjEr.A,  7?.,  calico  gener- 
ally, also  a  strip  of 
calico. 
m(u)Tjegana,  n.,  small  strip 
of  calico. 

TjEfiA,  V.  fr.,  cut,  reap, 
mow,  notch,  castrate. 

Tjegera,      )  t'.  tr.,  chop 

TjEGERF^RA,)  up,  miuce. 
mTjegetjera,   n.,  flower 

of  maize. 
RiTjECJO,  n.,  file. 

Tje(;wa,  v.,  pass,  of 
Tjeoa. 

Tje.ikxya,  v.,  see  Jexya. 

Tjema,  r.  inf.,  bleat, 
caw,  coo,  chirp,  croak, 
crow,  cry,  mew,  neigh, 
quack,  shriek,  sing  (of 
birds),  scream,  squal), 
squeak,  yell,  3'elp,  cry, 
lament,  mourn. 

Tj  EMBER  a,  v.  int.,  be  old, 
aged,  infirm. 
TJiTjE.MHERE,7i.,old  woman, 
old  cow. 

Tjkmedza  v.  /r. (Tjema), 
cause  to  cry,  call. 

TJEMEDZA    (;ASMU  — 

smack  a  whip. 
TjBMBRA,    V.    (Tjema), 


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Tje 


cry  for,  monrn  for, 
console,  condole. 
TjENA.  adj.,  white,  i)ale, 
shining,  bright,  clean, 
pure,  good,  faithful, 
civil,  happj'^. 

MNWEDZI  U  in 

TJENA  KURi:  NASI, 

the  moon  is  full 
to-da3'. 
No.MTJENAjfortunate. 
PATJENA,    conspicu- 
ouslj^,     evidently, 
plainly. 
mTjena,  71.,  a  poor  man. 
maTjbna,  71.,  white  of  an 
egg- 

matjena  !    form   of 
congratulation  on 
return    from   war 
or  hunting. 
GuTjena,  ?i.,  light. 

GUTJEXA        GUNZHE, 

autumn. 
Tjenama,  v.  i7if.,  be  as- 
tonished, surprised,  be 
disappointed. 
Tjbnamlsa,  v.  tr.,  amaze, 
astonish,  disappoint. 
riTjende,  71.,  testicle. 
mTjenb,?i.  (T JENA), a  civil, 
faithful,  or  good  per- 
son. 
neTjbne,  adj.  (nbTjenye), 
cruel. 
TjENGA,  V.  int.,  be  dif- 
ferent to   appearance, 
dishonest,  be  a  sham, 
a  decoy,  to  pretend. 
Tjengedza,    v.    tr.,    to 
deceive,   decoy,  cheat, 
tempt. 
mTjengbdzi,  n.,  a  deceiver, 
cheat,  a  hypocrite. 


Tjbngbja,  v.,  see   Tje- 
ngedza. 
Tjengbra,)  r.  tr.,  watch 
Tjbngeta,)     over,  keep, 
protect,  nurse,  oversee. 
mTjengeti,   n.,   a  watch- 
man, caretaker,  keeper. 
TjENiDZA,)  V.  tr.,  make 
Tjenisa,    /      light      or 
bright,  polish,  purify, 
elucidate. 
miTjenje,  see  miTjenye. 
mTjenjebvu,  n.,  a  cunning 
person. 
TjENjERA,?;.  ?*»/.(nJere), 
be   clever,  skilful,  ex- 
pert, sagacious,shrewd, 
cautious,  cunning, 

crafty,  vigilant. 
Tjenya,  v.,  destroy. 
BuTjENYE,     n.     (Dzenye), 
anger,  passion. 
NOBUTJENYE, )  fierce, 
NBTJENYE,      )  angry, 
cruel. 
MiTjENYE,   n.  (miTjbnjb), 
white  ants,  termites. 
TjENYU,     poss.     pron. , 

your ;  see  "  Notes." 
TjENYURA,   V.   tr.,  chop 

firewood. 
TjERA,  V.  tr.,  (1)  pick, 
root  (of  pigs),  scratch 
(of  fowls), excavate,  dig 
(ahole);(2)(TjA,TsA), 
to  burn,  scorch. 

TJERA  MVURA,  draw 
water. 

TJKRA    MTJERO,    pro- 
duce fruit. 
TJERA        NEMA,         to 

hatch  a  plot. 
TjERE,  interj.  (Ere),  in- 
deed! 


Tie                                      (    379    )                                       tji 

iTjere(}e,  ».,  gold ;  hence 

Tjidza,     )  V.    tr.,  help, 
Tjidzira,  i  cure,  deliver, 

money. 

Tjekeua,   r.   //•.,  dig  a 

save. 

hole  for,  bury. 

Tjk;ira,  v.  ir.,  support; 

TjERHWA,   r.,    pass,    of 

*eeDzi(;iRA. 

Tjera. 

mTjidzi,  «.,  helper. 

mTjero,  n.,  fruit. 

mTjk;o,  /t.,  bolt,  bar. 

Tjeta,    /".    //*.,    slander, 

TjiHA,  r.,  see  Hya. 

accuse  falsely,  betray, 

T.iijA,  r.,  see  Tjidza. 

tell  tales,  misrepresent, 

Tjijo,  interj.  of  courtesy, 

lay  plots. 

please       to...       (=  be 

TjBTE,  adv.,  only,. just. 

pleased  to...). 

NDI    RI    TJETE  =  it  is 

Tjila,  v.  tr.,  fix  in  the 

I  alone. 

ground,  as  a  stake. 

mTjeto,  n..  end  of  a  stick. 

TjiLU ;  *ee  Tjixu. 

mTjetjana,  71.,  baby,  in- 

Tjim, noun  j^refix]   see 

fant. 

'     "  Notes." 

buTjetjaxa,    n.,    infancy, 

T.JIMRIDZA,     \  v.,     make 

childhood. 

TjiMBiDziGA,/     haste, 

3ii:TjETjE,  /«.,  baby. 

hurry. 

mTjet.iexe,  u.,  a  variety 

TjiMBiDZisA,   V.  tr.^  ac- 

of mimosa. 

celerate,  quicken ,  cause 

Tjetjen  YA,  r.jsce  Jenya 

to  make  haste. 

Tjetura,     r.,    cut    off, 

TjiMRijA  ;    see    Tji.mri- 

tear. 

DZA. 

Tjex(;a,  ?'.,  look  back. 

iTjiMHO,  11.,  club;  see  i- 

R1T.JEZIIU,  11.  (riShezhu), 

SWIMRO. 

honey  bird. 

iTjiMB,  ;i.,  «ee  I-tsime. 

Tji,  (1)  adv.  (TJA),  still, 

mTjixda,  )  n.,  prince,  petty 

yet,    now ;    (2)    prefix 

iTjiXDAj      chief,     head- 

sign of  the  participle 

man. 

and   imper.  Tjikamha 

ruTjixda,  ??.,  raw  cotton. 

—- going,  or  go  I  (3)  noun 

TjiNc;  A,  (1)  V  tr.,  embrace, 

prefix  of  Tji-zwi  class ; 

be  around,  surround  ; 

we  "Notes";  a  dimi- 

hold out  hand  to   re- 

nutive prefix. 

ceive,  receive,  clutch  ; 

iuTji,  w.,  honey. 

(2)  (ulv.,  long  ago. 

Tj^iJA,  V.  (Thira),  covet, 

U   NEMP><()  TJlXOA  = 

be  covetous,  selfish. 

he     is    avaricious 

iT.iinA,  11..  (1)  greed,  ava- 
rice ;  desire    in    good 

(  =  eyes  which  en»- 

braco  everything). 

sense;  (2)  puff  adder. 

TJlXno      TJA      RARE, 

NbTJiHA,      envious. 

long  ago. 

avaricious. 

RuTjiNUA,  u.,  (1)  fibre  of 

Tji                                      (    380    )                                     Tjo 

bark  or  cotton,  sewing 

posed,  destructive. 

cotton ;      (2)      artery, 

cruel. 

vein ;  see  ruTjinda. 

TjiNYiGA,     V.     int.,    be 

Tjingidza,  v.  tr.,  cause 

spoiled,  damaged. 

to  hold  out  the  hands ; 

Tjira,  V,  int.,  be  alive, 

hence  to  pour  water  on 

well,   revive,   improve 

another's    hands,    for 

in  health. 

washing  purposes. 

mTjira,  n.,   nape  of   the 

Tjingidzira,  v.,  (1)  en- 

neck. 

dure,    be   patient;    (2) 

TjiREDZA,  V.  tr.,  revive. 

catch  rain  water. 

restore. 

T.JIXGUDZIRA,    V.   tr.,  go 

MuTjiRi,    n.,    thong,    cord, 

to  meet. 

reim,  whip. 

Tjingura,  V,  int.,  meet. 

maTjiri,  n.,  boulders. 

GU    TJINGURA    MEPO 

&«:;     -.-T.u.a:- 

=  wind  is  contrary 

(  =  meeting    '   the 

Tjiruga,  )     ^"^• 

wind). 

iTjiTA,  n.,  enemy,  imp!. 

TjiNGURiRA,  see  TjlNGU- 

iTjiTSO,  11.,  a  razor,  some- 

DZIRA. 

times  used  of  a  file. 

TjiNi,pro7i.,  what?  what 

iTjiwi,  n.,  island. 

is  it?  lit.  TJi  +  Ni  =  it 

Tjiya,  v.    int.,    breathe 

what. 

short,  pant. 

U   RI    MUNU   WA    KA 

iTjiYA,  n.,  noise,  sound. 

TB    TJINI    (where 

NETjiYA,  loud,  noisy. 

KA    TE    TJINI  =  KA 

ruTjiyo,  n.  (Katiyo),  off*- 

ITA    lTJINl)  =  th0U 

spring. 

art  a  person  doing 

TjiZA,  V.  tr.,  hold  hand 

what=what    sort 

to  receive. 

of  person  are  you  ? 

Tjiziba,  adv.,  wilfully. 

TjiNjiGA,  v.,  (1)  be  or  lie 

on  purpose. 

across;     (2)     give    a 

MuTjOBO,  n.,  tails  constitut- 

surety. 

ing  men's  full  dress. 

TjiNjiGiDZA,    ?;.   tr.,    to 

Tjobora,  v.  tr.,  pick  up 

place     across,    to    lay 

grain  (as  fowls). 

across. 

iTjoDURi,  n.,  ratel  {Mel- 

Ji(u)TjiNjiGO,  n.,  (1)  bolt,  bar, 

livora    cajyensis). 

a  cross  of  wood ;  (2)  a 

TjOGONYORA,  V.  tr.,  shell 

surety. 

off",  strip  off. 

TjiNU,  .9ee  Tji-Nu. 

mTjogotja,  n.,  manger. 

TjiNYA,  17.  ^r., sin  against. 

nTjoko,  n.,  bracelet,  arm- 

spoil,     offend,      ruin, 

let. 

damage. 

Tjola,  v.,  see  Tjora. 

NETJINYA,  evilly  dis- 

maTjombe, 71.,  temples. 

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RiTjOMBORA,n.,  wild  goose. 
TjOMWAViLA,    )  v.,  doze. 
TjOMNWAYiLA,/     nod. 
iTjoxdo,  /I.,  ankle. 
Tjoxtjcjroga,  r.,  be  thin ; 

(•/.  TjOTJOROCJA. 

Tjoimkja,  v.  itU.j  spring 
back,  rebound. 

TjORA,  V.  inf. J  frown 
(smile),  look  eager, 
make  a  grimace,  mark 
the  face.  Tliere  seems 
to  be  a  root  idea  of 
expressing  emotions  by 
the  features  in  this 
word,  a  general  signifi- 
cation, which  shows 
itself  in  some  deriva- 
tives (vide  seq.). 

TjoTjORA,  v.  be  greed3% 

T.IOTJOROGA,  v.,  squint. 
iTjoTO,  71.,   hearth,   fire- 
place. 
maTjoto,  «.,  peelings,  par- 
ings. 
TJiTju,  n.  (tjiHlu),  chest. 

Tjuku,  adj.  TsuKU,  red. 
mTjuku,  m.,  rod  clay. 

TjuLUKA,  v.y  see  Tjuru- 

OA. 

Tjuxduxvwa,  v.  tr., 
breaking  up  newly 
smeared  floor,  make 
marks  on  wet  clay, 
or  on  newly  made  clay 
pots,  to  indent. 

iTjiNGWA,  «.,  loaf. 

T.h:ruoa,  v.  int.^  jump, 
leap,  spring,  jolt,  es- 
ca{>e,  omit. 

TJURUOA  TJIREBO  = 

break  tho  law. 
Tjwaga,   v.   be    broken, 
dislocated. 


maTjwaki,    \  71.,      swamp, 
maTjwakwIjJ      bog. 

TjWANGADZIRA,    V.    int., 

feel  the  way  as  a  blind 
man,  grope  in  the 
dark ;  see  Tswatswa- 

DZIRA. 

Tjwayira,  v.,  see  Tswa- 

IRA. 

iTjwiNYA,  71.,  lizard. 
TjwoGA,    v.,    be    dislo- 
cated ;  see  T\vaga. 
T1.OXOXGORA,  v.y  see  To- 

NOXGORA. 

xTo,  )n.,      broth,      soup, 
MuTo,  /     gravy  of  meat. 
TJiTo,  n.,  a  limb. 

Z  W ITO  Z  WOM  UX II  = 
a  person's  limbs. 
To  (1)  contr.  for  ti  no 
pres.,  or  ti  xo  xo,  fut. 
tense,  1st  ])ei\s.  phir.- 
(2)  sign  of  thenegative ; 
see  "  Notes,"  under  the 
.verb. 

TOBERA,      v.      (TeBERA), 

follow. 

TOBERAXA,    V.    (TeBERA- 

na),    follow    one    an- 
other. 
mTobo,  ti.,  condition. 
mTobvu,  ;/.,  load. 
T(KJWA,  pas.s.  of  Tora. 
maToko,  n.,  dung,  fieces. 
ToKoxoRA,   V.   tr.,  shell 

(|)eas). 
Tolela,  1'.,  see  Torp:ra. 
maTombe,  n.,see  maDombk. 
Tom  bora,  r.  tr.,  extract, 
take  out. 
TOMBORA  MiWA sex- 
tract  a  thorn. 

TOMBORA       MOT  A    = 

oi)en  an  abscess. 


Tom                                      (    382    )                                        Tos 

iToME,n.  (Dutch),  bridle; 

TONYONGOGWA,  paSS.  of 

properlj'  the  bit  only. 

TONYONGORA. 

nTome,  7?.,  side. 

TONVONGORA,  See   TONO- 

Gl'KO       NTOME  =   by 

NGORA. 

the  side  of. 

mTopota,  n.,  reed,  a  reed 

ToNDEDZA,  V.  tr.,  show, 

as  a    musical   instru- 

teach, guide,  point  out. 

ment,   a    "  pipe."      In 

TONDEDZA       PrrTI= 

phir.  a  reedy  place. 

present  a  gun. 

ToRA,  V.  tr.,  take,  catch, 

ToNDEGA,  V.  inf.,  point, 

capture,     steal.       Re- 

towards, go  direct,  go 

ferring    esp.   to    indi- 

straight. 

vidual  acts;  of.  Tapa. 

RiToNDO,^  ??.,  bush,  copse, 

TORA  ROico,  console. 

mTondo,  V  wood;  in  plin'. 

TORA  MGUMRO,  mar- 

TJiToNDO,]   bush   country, 

ry. 

wooded  veldt. 

TOR  A          TJIGWADZI, 

Tonega,  ?;.,  see  Tondega. 

catch  a  disease. 

Tonga,    v.    mt.,    moan. 

TORAIRA,  V.  inf.  (TORA-I- 

groan,  whine. 

ira),  sup,  take  evening 

TONGA  IMAKA,  judge. 

meal. 

try  judicial]3\ 

TJiToRAMATUZi,    /?.,    dung 

TONGAMIDZANA,    1\     inf., 

beetle. 

go  abreast. 

tjiTore,  ??., square  of  calico. 

TONGEDZA,      V.     ir.      (1) 

apron. 

make    to    groan;    (2) 

ToRERA,  V.  tr.,  take  from. 

cause  or  help  to  judge ; 

deprive  of,  snatch  from. 

(3)  ignite. 

TORERA     MAKA=:SUe 

TONGERA,  v.,  try  judici- 

at law. 

ally  for,  try  (a  case). 

mToro,  n.,  load,  burden. 

iToNGO,  see  Idongo. 

maToro,  n.,  a  morass. 

ToNODZA,??.  tr.,  cool,  fan ; 

nToro,  n.,  the  long  past. 

hence  to  cure,  heal. 

nTorontoro,   n.,  ancient 

ToNOGWA,  V.  int.,  be  cold. 

times. 

TONONGORA,   V.  tv.    (TjO- 

banTorontoro,  11.,  the  an- 

GONYORA),      shell       off 

cients. 

mealies. 

ToRORA,  V.  tr.,  extend. 

TONORA,  V.  int.,  be  cold. 

stretch  out. 

DORO  RA  KA  TONORA 

ToRWA,  jmHS.  of  Tor  A, 

=  strong  beer. 

be    taken    captive,   bo 

Tonorera,    v.    int.,    be 

plundered. 

cool,  cold,    chiefly    of 

TORWA         NEMVFRA, 

the  weather  and  wind. 

drift,  drown. 

TONYOGOLA,    v.,    .SCC    To- 

TosoRA,  V.  tr.,  dazzle. 

NONOORA. 

TosoRHWA,  V.  pass.,  be 

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dazzled,   half    blinded 

by  something  getting 

in  the  eye. 
To.soc;wA,    )  r.,  go   beg- 
TosoROWA,)      ging      in 

time  of  hunger. 
kaT(»tatsime,   /*.,  a    little 

girl. 

TOTODZA,    V.   (TeTEDZA), 

coax. 
ToTOMofiA,    V.    inf.,    be 

nervous,  startled,  start 

up  in  sleep. 
ToTOMODZA,  \  t\  tr.,  start- 
ToT<^MOSA,   }  le, frighten. 
TovoN'YiDZA,  V.  fr.,  feel, 

touch  ;seeTL'BvrxYisA. 

MlToYINYEMBA,      71.,      pink 

beads. 

TsA,   (1)    V.   int.,    burn, 

smart,  dry  up,  as  the 

country  by  the  sun  ;  cf. 

Pisa  ;  (2)   adj.,  fresh, 

young,  new,  tender. 

TSA  NO  iTAjdogentlv. 

r.rTsA,   «.,   (1)  youth;   (2) 

uterus. 
maTsa,  ??.,   "estate"   of   a 
deceased  man. 
TsABrr.A,  r.  (dzabioa), 
diverge,  avoid,  swerve, 
wander,  miss  the  way. 
TsAdA,   r.  tr.,   look   for, 
seek,   search,  look   all 
round  as  if  looking  for 
something,  charge    (a 
price). 
tsaoa  huxi,  gather 
firewood. 
ThaoamSwa,  r.,  see  TsA- 
mSra. 
mTsa(»o,  n.,  pillow. 
T.nTHAMA,  ».,  group,  a.ssein-  | 
bly.  I 


TSAMBA,      l\      (TJAMBA), 

press,  squeeze,  tramp, 

crowd. 
TsAMBAXA,  ?*.,  press  one 

another;    hence   of   a 

space,  be  narrow,  too 

small. 
TsAMBiDZA,  V.  tr.,  cause 

to  press,  to  imprint. 

TSAMBIDZIRA,        V.        tv., 

squeeze,  compress, 

crowd,  press. 
TsAMBKJA,     r.    int.,    be 

humble, 
RuTsAMBO,  «.,  bracelet. 
Ts  AM  BUG  A,  see  Tsaxoa. 
iTsAMfiA.   n.,    see    iTsa- 

MNRA. 

TsAMiRA,  v.,  prop. 

TSAMIRA      RrBOKO  = 

lean  on  the  arm. 
mTsamiro.    n.    (mTsaoo), 

pillow. 
iTsamxra,7J.(iShamnra), 

dirt,  tilth. 
Tsamxra,  v.  (Ramxra), 
knit  brows,  frown,  bo 
displeased,  angry,  dis- 
contented. 

MOYO  V  XO  TSAMSrA, 

my    heart   is  dis- 
contented—I    am 
in  doubt,  or  I  com- 
plain. 
TsAMiRA,  r.  fr.,  take  out. 
MiTsAXA,  //.,  father. 
TsAXOA,  t\,  see  Tsaoa. 
iTsAXOA,    n.   (iShaxga), 
a  grain,  a  dot. 
RrT8Ax«;A,  n.  (riShaxoa), 
reed,  stalk. 
iTsAN(}Ai)Zi,  n.,  reed,  flag. 

TSAXOADZIRA,  r.  (TjWA- 

NOADZIRa),  grope. 


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TsaSwira,  v.,  see  Tsa- 

MNRA. 

RuTsANYA,  n.  (bu-Tjenye), 

anger. 
iTsAPO,  «.,  a  bag. 
iTsAPFO,  n.,  calf  of  tho 

leg. 
iTsARiTSARi,  7?.,  a  spaik 

of  fire. 

TSAUGA,    V.     (TSABUGA), 

diverge. 
TSAUGA  NA....  sepa- 
rate from. 

TSAUGIRA  NZIRA, 

go     out     of     the 
way. 

iTsAUGA,  n.,  cataract  in 
the  eye. 

TsAUGANA,  V.  int.,  dis- 
agree, separate,  part 
company. 

TsAUGiSA,  V.  tr.,  mislead, 
separate. 

TsAURA,  V.  tr.,  separate, 
part. 

TsAURANiSA,  V.  tr.,  cause 
to  part  from  one 
another. 

TsAURiRA,  v.tr.,  dedicate 
to,  set  apart  for. 
mTsaurira,  11.,.  a  special 
friend,  one  who  sepa- 
rates himself  for  iiis 
friend's  sake,  or  to  his 
friend's  service. 

TsARA,  V.  (Sara),  stay, 
wait. 

TsATSiGA,  V.  int.,  spirt 
out,  spout  out. 

TsATSiRA,  V.  tr.,  (1)  cause 
to  spirt,  to  splash ;  (2) 
crawl  stealthily. 

TSATSIRA      MUKA    = 

stalk  game. 


TsEDZEGA,  V.  int.,  be  fine, 

not  coarse. 
mTsegero,    n.  (mTsago), 

pillow. 
TsEMURA,    V.   tr.,    chop, 

cleave. 

TSENDBMUGA,       l\       int., 

slip,  slide,  glide. 

Tseng  A,  v.  int.,  move  to 
and  fro,  backwards 
and  forwards,  or  round 
about,  oscillate ;  hence 
chew,  chew  the  cud. 

TsENGEDZA,  V.  int.,  Stag- 
ger. 

Tsengt:rera,  v.,  hover 
as  a  hawk. 

TSENGETSEGA,      V.      int., 

waddle. 
iTsENGWA,  n.  (Tseng a), 

stamped  corn. 
iTsenze,  n.,  honey  bird ; 

see  iTjezhu. 
TsERA,  v.,  see  Tjera, 
TsERB,  adj.,  eight  (8). 

TJlTSERBRE,  n.  (iTjODURl), 

ratel. 
TsETBRA,  V.  tr.,  plaster, 

daub. 
TsETSA,  V.  tr.,  pulverize, 

make  fine. 
iTsETSE,  n.  (iTaja),  toad. 
MiiTsETSE,  n.,    line,   mark, 
stripe,  grain  (of  wood), 
crack,  chap,  gash  ;  fur- 
row, ditch. 
RirTsi,  n.,  see  ruDzi. 
iniTsi,"^?t.,  (1)  fog,  morning 
-AiuTsi, [•     mist,  smoke;  (2) 
HuTsi,)     blaze,  flame. 

MUTSI      WEMVURA  = 

rainbow. 
TsiBA,    V.    (Tjiba),     be 
greedy. 


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TjiTsiBA,  n.,  fist. 

TsiBAMA,    V.    int.,    bow 

down,  cringe. 
TsiBANA,  t\,  interchange. 
nTsibha,     n.     (nSwiza), 
giraffe. 
TsiBiGiRA,  V.  tr.  (Dziba), 
close    anything     that 
folds,  as  a  knife,  book, 
door. 
TsiBURA,  v.,  chide. 
TsiDZA,  v.,  see  Tjidza. 
TsiGA,  V.  tr.,  step,  tread, 
tramp,  knead,  run  over; 
c/.  DziGA. 
RiTsiGA,  n,,  manner,  cus- 
tom, fashion. 
TJiTsiGA,  I  w.,  (1)  pole,  post, 
iTsiGA,  /  log,  beam, stake; 
(2)  firebrand,  firewood. 
TsiGATiRA,  v.,  see  Dzi- 

GATIRA. 

TsiGiDZA,  V.  tr.,  see  Dzi- 

GIDZA. 

1T8IGIDZ1,  n.,  bug. 
TsiGiDziRA,  v.,  see  Dzi- 

GIDZIRA. 

TsiGiRA,  v.,  see  Dzigira. 
maTsioo,  n.,  track,  spoor. 
TsiouPiGiTSA,  r.,  guess. 
Tsiowa,    v.    pass.,    see 

TSIOA. 

muThimba,     n.     (mJimba), 
fisherman. 
iTsiMBO,     n.     (ISWIMBO), 
thick  rod,  stick. 
RiTsiMB,  n.  (iDziME,  iTji- 
MB),       (1)       fountain, 
spring,  well  of  water ; 
(2)  leaven. 
TsiMfiwA.  v.,  close. 

TSIMAwA        MB8O    B 

cloee  the  eyes* 
TJiTsi.MU,  n.,  ankle. 


TSIMURA,|V.    (TJIMUTA), 

TsiMUTA,  /   sneeze,snort. 

TSIMUTSA,   V.  (SiMUDZA), 

lift  up. 

TsiMTSANA,  V.  int.,  cost, 
be  worth. 

TsiNA,  V.  tr.,  rub  hide 

with  a  stone. 
iTsiXA,  n.,  fist. 

TsiNANA,  V.  int.,  ex- 
change, interchange. 

TsiNDiRA,  ih,  lam  as 
loose  ground  in  a  hole, 
hence  to  fill  in  with 
earth.  The  word  is 
applied  to  the  whole 
process  of  fixing 
stakes;  c/.  Fugaira. 

TsiNDiGiRA,  v.,  turn  up- 
side down,  misi*epre- 
sent;    cf.    Shandugi- 

RA. 

TsiNDiNUGA,  V.  int.,  rise 

(of  clouds). 
TsiNDiNYA,  V.  tr.,  shut. 

TSINDINYA        MESO  = 

shut  the  eyes. 
TsiNDiNYURA,r.,A'eeTju- 

NDUNYURA. 

iTsiNB,  n.,  see  iTsime. 
RuTsiNOA,  n  ,  see  Tjinoa. 

iTsiNGiDZi,  n.,  hornet. 
RuTsiNGO,  71.,  ribs  of  meat, 
flank. 

TsiNiRA,  v.,  see  Tsindira. 
TJiTsiNO,  n.,  heel. 

iTsiNU,  n.,  sledge  ham- 
mer. 

TsiNZiRA,  v.,  see  Tsindi- 

NYA. 

MuTsiPA.  n.,  neck. 
iTsiPiTi,  n.,  small  quan- 
tity of  leaven. 
TsiRA,  v.,  see  Tjera. 
c  c 


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TsiRiRA,  V.  int.,  bum  (as 
food  in  a  pot). 
RiTsipo, )       ,    ., 

maTsito,  n.,  charcoal. 
RuTsiTO,  n.,  a  fence. 
TJiTsiTSiNO,  ri.,seeTjiTsiNO. 
TsiTSiRA,  v.,  cover,  bury. 
TsiUGA,   v.,  be  crooked, 

of  a  road. 
TsiURA,   v.,  open,  as    a 
snuff-box     by     taking 
the  stopper  out,  or  a 
bottle  by  uncorking. 
TsiYA,  v.,  see  Siya. 
RiTsiYPJ,  71.,  eyebrow,  ej^e- 
lash. 
TJiTsiYE,  n.,  cheekbone. 
Tska,  v.  (Hya),  fear. 
TsKiSA,  V.  (Hyisa),  make 

afraid. 
TsKORA,      V.     (Hlora), 
break. 

TSKWA,         1\  (TSIGA), 

bruise,  crush,  stamp. 
iTsKWANA,  n.,  see  iTswa- 

NE. 

riTskwaro,  n.,  razor. 
MuTsKWE,  n.,  a   crack    or 

chap. 
MuTsKWi,  n.  (mSi),  stamp- 
ing pole,  stamper. 
iTso,  n.  (iSo),  (1)  kidney; 
C2)  a  click,  as  c,  q,  X,  in 
Tebele. 
TsoGA,    V.    tr.,    thrust, 

stuff,  pack. 
iTsoGA,  n.,  see  ruShoga. 
TsoGANA,  V.J  be  close  to- 
gether, packed  close. 
TsoGERA,  V.  tr.j  thrust 

into,  stuff  into,  pack. 
TsoGiDZiRA,  ?;.  (Tsoga), 
set  dogs  at. 


ba  ka  ndi  buraya, 
ba  ka  ndi  tsogi- 
dzira imbha  = 
they  killed  me, 
they  set  the  dogs 
at  me. 

iTjsoko,  n.  (iSiiOKo),  mon- 
key. 
nTsom  BE,  91.,  dog  castrated. 
iTsONO,  n.  (iSoNO),  needle, 

awl. 
mTsonga,  n., "  biltong." 
iTsoNGORO,  ?i.,"  stone  of 

fruit. 
iTsouo,  n.,  (1)  honey  bird ; 
(2)  a  game  played  with 
stones    in    holes;     (3) 
cotton  blanket. 
RiTsoTSO,  n.y  small    fire- 
wood. 
TSOTSOMERGWA,   V.   int., 

suffer. 
iTsOTSONYO,  ?i.,  a  spark 

of  fire. 
TsuGA,  v.,  see  Suga. 
TsuGUNiGA,  v.,  see  Dzu- 

gunyiga. 
TSUGISA,  V.  tr.,  corrode. 
TsuKU,  adj.,  red,  brown, 
buff,  tawny,  dun,  pale. 
iTsuKU,    n.,     percussion 

cap. 
TsuMBURUDZA,  V.,  rinse. 
RiTsuMBERUMB,  n.,  bache- 
lor. 
iTsuNDA,  ?? .,  a  fork,  needle. 
TsuNGA  MOYO, )  V.,        be 
TsuNGARARA,  j      brave, 

bold. 
iTsuNGU,    n.    (nZunzu), 

ground  nuts. 
iTsuRU,  w.  (iShurit),  hare. 


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TsuRiixoiRA.r.  ^r., smash 

TuGUNUGA,    V.    int.,    be 

by    throwing    to    the 

strong. 

ground. 

TiJGUTA,  v.,  be  hot,  close, 

TsuRURA,  V.  tr.,  plaster. 

sultry. 

TswA,  V.  int.  (TsA),  burn, 

iTuGiTTA,]^7i.,  close  sultry 
DZiTuGUTA,/     weather. 

be  burned,  be  dried. 

MUTSWA, 

TuGUTiRA,  v.,  perspire. 

BuTswA,    71.,  blister. 

TuKA,  v.,  see  Tug  a. 

RUTSWA, 

TuMA,  V.  ^r.,(l)lend;(2) 

ITA    RUTSWA = raise 

name,  give  a  name. 

a  blister. 

TuMBA,  V.  int.,  sit  hud- 

TswAC.A, see  Tsaga. 

dled  up,  squat. 

TswAGiRA,  V.  int.,  pro- 

mTumba, 71., "cream  of  tar- 

mise. 

tar  "  tree. 

TswAiLA,)r.,        sweep, 
TswAiRA,/     brush. 

mTumbf,    ?i.,    dead    bodj^ 

carcase. 

MuTswAiRO,  n.,  a  brush  or 

mTuMHU,        77.       (iDUMBU), 

broom. 

stomach. 

iT.swAXA,]^n.,    red    l3nx 
iTswANE,  /    {Lynx  cara- 

mtumbu     mkuru  = 

pot  belly. 

cal). 

MTUMBU       MTJBNA  = 

TswANGA,  see  Tsaga. 

white  of  egg. 

TswATSwADziRAjV.,  feel, 

TJlTUMBU,     77.      (RiNUMBU), 

grope  as  a  blind  man. 

(1)   crowd,  multitude; 

mTswene,  ».,  compassion, 

(2)  Pleiades. 

pity. 

TuMBUGA,    V.    int.,    to 

TswETERA,    V.    int.^    be 

bloom,  flower. 

hoarse. 

TuMHURA,  v.,  see  Tombo- 

IHWI    RANGU    RI   NO 

RA. 

TSWi.TrERA  =  I*  am 

TuMiDZA,!  u.  tr.,  give  a 
TuMiRA,  /    name  to,  to 

hoarse. 

iTswiNA,  /I.,  see  iSwina. 

name. 

iTswo,  n.,  see  iT.so. 

TuMinziRA,   r.,  call    by 

Tu,     noun    prefix^    see 

name. 

**  Notes." 

TUMNRA,r'./)flW«.ofTUMA. 

MTrni,\n.,  (1)  Westings  of 
tjiTltbi,/     milk  ;  (2)  whey. 

mTumnwe,  77.,  messenger. 

RiTuMo,  71.,  spear. 

TimvuNYisA,  V.  tr.^  feel, 

TJiTuNA,  n ,  corpse. 

touch,  tickle. 

TuNDA,  v.,  urinate. 

TiJGA,    f.,  scold,    taunt. 

mTundo,  «.,  urine. 

curse,  swear,  insult. 

TJiTuNDU,  n.,  basket  sewn 

TuoANiRA,  «.,  curse. 

not  plaited,  applied  to 

Tug  AN  A,     v.,     contend, 

a   hat   or  anv  article 
similarly  made. 

swear  at  one  another. 

Tun 


Uro 


Tung  A,  v.,  germinate, 
sprout,  bud,  moult, 
change  coats. 

TUNGA  MiTi,  spring. 

TUNGIRA    RUDZINGO, 

thread  a  needle. 
TuNGAMiRA,  v.,  advance, 
go    forward,    conduct, 
guide. 

TUNGAMIRA     PAMBE- 

Ri,  precede. 
TuNGiDZA,  V.  tr.,  light  a 

torch  or  candle. 
TuNGiRA,  v.^  see  Tunga. 
TuNiLA,  v.,  sniif. 
Tunira,  ?;.,  punish. 
RiTuNJE,  n.,  beetle. 
mTuno,  see  iDuno. 
tjiTunskwa,  n.,  bundle. 
maTunu,  see  maDunu. 
nTunu,  see  iDunu. 
TuNUMARA,  V.  int.,  squat. 
TjiTuNZi,  n.,  horse-fly. 
m(u)Tupo,  n.,  surname,  cog- 
nomen. 
TuRA,  v.,  see  Durura. 
iTuRA,  see  iDura. 
TuRiGA,  V.  int.,  hang  up, 
balance,  poise. 
maTuro,  n.,  truth. 
TjiTuRU,  n.  (iDura),  corn 
bin. 
nTuru,  n.  (nDuru),  bile, 
gall. 
TuRUGA,  v.,  see  Duruga. 
TuRURA,  v.,  see  Durura. 
nTururu,  n.,  see  nTuru. 
TusuRA,  V.  tr.,  (1)  pene- 
trate, puncture,  break 
open ;    (2)    weed,  pull 
up  by  roots. 
TjiTuTAMATUZi,    u.,    dung 
beetle. 
TuTUMA,  V.  int.,  boil  over, 


sputter,  rise  (of  bread), 

ferment. 
TuTUMARA,  v.,  cling. 
TuTURUSA,  V.  tr.,  attract. 

TUTURUSA        MESO  = 

attract  attention. 
Tya,  v.,  see  Hya. 
Tyoga,  v.,  see  Hyoga. 
Tyora,  v.,  see  Hyora. 
iTuzi,  71.  (iNuNZi),  fly. 
Tuzura,  v.,  see  Tuturu- 

SA. 

maTuzwi,  n.,  fseces,  dung. 


u 

U,  pers.  pron.,  1st  and 
2nd  pers.,  he,  she,  it, 
thou.  U  or  HU  is  some- 
times used  instead  of 
BU  as  the  pron.  of  bu 
class. 

tj(i)Uduri,  n.,  ratel. 

Ugo,  pron.  emph.,  it ;  see 

"  Notes." 
Ugu,  dem.  pron.,  this. 
TJgura,  v.,  see  Bugura. 
Uhw^o,  pron.  emph.,  it; 
see  "Notes." 
tj(i)Uma,  n.,  beads. 

Umba,  v.,  see  Humba. 
tj(i)Umbo,  n.,  lead. 
muUnga,     n.,    variety     of 

mimosa. 
tjiUngwe,  n.,  thicket. 
Uri,  pron.  emph.,  thou, 

thee ;  see  "  Notes." 
Uro  (1),  j)ron.  emph.,  it ; 
(2)  pron.  dem.,  that; 
6'ee  "  Notes." 


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tj(i)Urc,  n.,  an  ant-heap. 
Uru,  pron.   dein.^  this ; 

see  "  Notes." 
Urura,     v.     tr.^     skim 
(milk) ;  see  also  Buru- 

RA. 

ii(u)TJruru,  n.  (muBururu), 
a  boring  tool. 
Uruya,  pron.  dem..,  that 

yonder ;  see  "  Notes." 
Utsa,  v.y  see  Budza. 
TJya,  pron.    dern.,  that 

yonder. 
Uya,  v.,  see  Buy  a. 
Uyo,  (I)  pron.  e7nph,hej 
him, she,  her ;  (2)  prom 
dem.  that ;  see  "  Notes." 
iXJyo,  /I.,  see  huIyo. 
Uyu,  pron.  dem.^  this ; 
see  "  Notes." 
BuUwA,Vi>  mushroom  (edi- 
HuUwA,/     ble). 


jiaVai,  n.,  clots  of  blood. 

Vaira,  v.  int.^  boil,  fer- 
ment, pain  as  of  burn- 
ing (esp.  in  the  chest). 

iVaive,  n.,  chameleon. 

Vanga,  v.  tr.,  mix,  knead. 

VANQANiDZA,|v.^r.,mix, 

Vaxoaxisa,  /  confuse, 
confound;  c/.  Bvuba- 

NIDZA. 

Venhxja,   v.   int.,    light, 

lighten,  flash. 
Venegisa,  r Jr., explain, 
illuminate. 
mVeneoo,!?!.,       candle, 
tjiVenboo,/     torch,    flash 


of  lightning. 


Vbrera,   v.  intj  disap- 
pear. 
miVeri,    n.,   whiskers    (of 
animals). 
Vbya,  v.  int.,  be  cunning, 

crafty. 
iVeya,  n.,  a  cunning  one. 
mVioitiwa,  71.,  big    blue 
pigeon. 
ViMA,  V.  tr.j  hunt. 
MuViMi,  71.,  hunter. 
RiViN'GA,  71.,  clod  of  earth, 
hard  lump  of   clay,  a 
brick. 
ViNGANiSA,  i/\,  see  Van- 

GANISA. 

Vinza,  v.  int.,  leak ;  see 

BVINZA. 

mViri,  n,  (mBiri),  body. 

TJlVlRIRI,       \^     K„.^f«^fl,. 

ViYA,  V.  tr.,  (1)  to  strip 

off  the  skin  or  clothes; 

(2)  to  malign. 

mVonego,  71.,  see  mVenego. 

RiVu,  71.,  soil,  mould,  sand, 

clay. 
mVubu,  71.,  hippopotamus. 
mVubiro,  71.,  barm. 
maVudzi,  71.,  human  hair, 

VUGANYIRA,   v.,    SCe   Fu- 
GAIRA. 

VuGiDZA,lv.,  see  Fuoi- 

VUGIJA,     I       DZA. 

VuouDZA,  V.  (PFuoura), 

shake  as  a  blanket. 
VuGUTA,  v.,  see  Bvugu- 

TA. 

VuHUDZA,  v.,  see  Vuou- 

DZA. 

mVuka,  7?.,  soap. 

VULUMA,  r.j^ecVURUMA. 

VuLuw  ATA,  v.,  see  Vuru- 

WATA. 


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mVumba,   n.,   gnu    {Con- 

VuRUWATA,  V.  int.,  close 

nocticetes  gnu). 

eye?,  sleep,  doze. 

MUVUMBI,  n.,  (i)  heavy  rain 

Vl'ta,  v.,  see  Pfuta. 

(Teb.);  (2)   puff  adder 

mVuto,  n.,  see  mPfuto. 

{Clot ho  arietanH). 

VuTUNUGA,  v.,  blow  one- 

VuMBUNYUiiA,  V.  tr.j  un- 

self up  (as  a  toad). 

cover,  unstop,  uncork, 

VuvA,  V.  int.,  he  tainted. 

discover. 

putrid. 

MVuMiRANO,n.  (Bvumira), 

TJiVuvu,  n.,  gale. 

a  treaty,  agreement. 

VuvuDZA,    V.    tr.,    blow 

VuMUGA,  V.  int.,  be  anx- 

hard,   as    the    wind ; 

ious. 

shake,  beat  a  blanket. 

VuMViRA,  V.  int.,  rot. 

RlVUVUMNRE,       n.       (iVu), 

VuNA,  V.   tr.,  (1)   break, 

gravel. 

damage,dislocate  {act.), 

VuwATiRA,  v.,  embrace. 

snap,  wrench,  sprain  ; 

VUAVAYIRA,  v.,  cringe. 

(2)    gather    fruit    for 

present  use. 

VuNDUDZA,  V.  tr.,  startle, 

w 

frighten,  alarm,  amaze. 

VuNDUGA,    )  V.   int.,    be 

Wa,  (1)  V.  int.,  fall,  drop 

VuNDUGWA,  [      startled, 

down,  tumble ;  (2)  for 

frightened,      anxious, 

Ba,  substantive  verb. 

uneasy,  nervous. 

be;    (3)    pers.    pron.. 

VuNDUSA,  V.  tr.,  see  Vu- 

past  tense  form  of  u. 

NDUDZA. 

(u-fA);  see  "Notes." 

VuNDUSiRA,  V.  tr.,  fright- 

muWa, n.,   thorn,   prickle. 

en  for  ( a  pi  1  rpose)  =  re- 

quill  of  porcupine. 

prove,  scold. 

bumiWa,    n.,  prickles,   back 

VuNiDZA,  V.  tr.  (Vuna), 

fin  of  a  fish. 

flatter. 

'WABO,poss.pron.,  their; 

VuNiGA,  V.  int.  (Vuna), 

see  "  Notes." 

be  broken,  sprained,  be 

Wadzo,     poss.     2:>ron., 

loose,  dislocated. 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 

VuNZA,  v.,  see  Vinza. 

riWahla,    n.    (riWata), 

VuRA,   v.,  go  on   hands 

secretarj'^  bird. 

and  knees. 

Wake,  pos.  prosn.  his, 

\f Vttr  a  'I 

her,  its ;  .see  "  Notes." 
Wako,  poss.  pron.,  thy  ; 

mVuri,  n.   (mBuri),   sha- 

see "Notes." 

dow. 

ruWaive,  n.,  see  ruAive. 

VuRUMA,  V.  int.,  growl. 

Wambana,?;.,  be  parallel; 

snarl. 

cf.  Bambana,  holding 

VuRUMiRA,  v.,  growl  at. 

one  another. 

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muWambb,  n.,  twins. 

Wana,  v.  tr.^  obtain, 
gain,  earn,  procure, 
discover,  recover,  find, 
fetch  a  price,  catch, 
overtake,  find  at  home. 
guWaxa,  7J.,  profit,  wages, 

treasure. 
buWaxa,  n.,  see  iHana. 
mWana,  n.;  see  mnwAna. 
Wanda,  v.  int.  (Anda), 
spread,     increase,     be 
broad. 

WANDARIRA       ZUBA, 

warm  oneself  in 
the  sun  =  spread 
oneself  in  the  sun. 

WANDARIOA     NTJIX- 

JiGOjtake  a  surety. 
ouWanda,  11.,  breadth  ;  see 

ouAnda. 
ruWanda,  71.,  leather ;  see 
ruAnda. 
Waxdisa,  v.  tr.,  enlarge ; 

see  AxDiSA. 
Waxgu,  poss.  pron.,  my ; 


see  "  Notes." 


bark 


ruWangu,  n.,  in 

of  a  tree. 
miWanyana,  71.,  prickle?. 
riWaxga,  71.,  see  riBaxga. 
tjimWaxgo,  71.,  shovel. 

Waxgu,  poss.  m^oii.,  my ; 

see  "  Notes.' 
Waxu,  adv.,  yet. 
Waxurudza,  v.  tr.,  re- 
concile. 
Wanurura,   v.  int.,  be 

reconciled. 
Waxsa,  see  Baxda. 
Wara,  r.  tr.,  spread  (a 
mat). 
ruWarb,  )  71.,      threshing- 
TJi.GuWARE,f     floor. 


riWare,  )?i.,    cliff,     rock, 
buWare,  f     precipice. 
Waro,  poss.  pi'on.,  its ; 
see  "  Notes." 
riWata,    71.    (riWahla), 
secretary  bird. 
Watjo,  poss.  p7'07i.,  its ; 

see  "  Notes." 
Wawa,  v.,  see  Baba. 

WaWO,  poss.  pi'07l.,   its, 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 

Wayo,  poss.  proii.,  its 
their,  see  "  Notes." 
mWazha,  71.,  wagon  track. 

Wazwo,     pos.s.     proii., 
their  ;  see  "  Notes." 

Wedu,  poss.  pro7i.  our; 
see  "  Notes." 

Wedza,     adv.,    to-mor- 
row. 

Wedzerera,  v.  tr.,  add 
to,   increase,  exagger- 
ate. 
mWexa,  n.,    a  hole;  see 

MNW-IXA. 

mWexe,  71.,  see  mu-Enb. 
tjiWenga,  71.,  green  parrot; 

C/.  lH>VEXKA. 

mWexje,    71.,     firebrand, 

lamp ;  see  mu-Exje. 

Wexyu,     po.ss     proii., 

your;  see  "  Notes." 
iWere,  l7i.,    cliff,    preci- 
buWere,  j      pice. 

Werewere,  71.,  a  glitter- 
ing. 
nyexyedzi    dzi  no 

XGOTI  werewere 

=the     stars     are 
glittering, 
WiDZA,     V.     rnt.,     see 

HWIDZA. 

iWiHU,  n.,  spring  hare. 
WiKA,  V.  tr,,  preserve. 


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mWina,     n.,    hole ;     see 
mu-Ina. 
WiRA,  V.  int.  (Wa),  fall 
down     (a     precipice), 
tumble  down  or  into. 
maWirirazuba,  n.   (Biri- 
razuba),  west. 
WiRUDZA,  V.  tr.,  offend. 
WiSA,  V.  tr.,  cause  to  fall 
down,      push      down, 
throw  down. 
WiwANA,  V.  int.,  race. 
iWiYO,   n.,   small    hand- 
stone  of  mill ;  see  mi- 
Iyo. 
Dz(i)WiYO,  n.pl{WA),  a  faint- 
ing fit. 
iWiZHA,  n.,  pit  trap. 
GuWo,  n.,  an  alarm. 

RiDZA   GUWO = raise 
an  alarm. 
WoNA,    v.,   to    see;    see 
Bona. 

IWOSIASHE,  n.  (IlIOSIA- 
SHe),  queen,  principal 
wife  of  the  chief. 

IWOSHE    YOMTJENJI, 

queen  ant. 
maWuma,  n.,  wrinkles. 
TjiWuNDUDZi,  n.,  moth. 
WuTSi,    n.,  smoke ;  see 

BU-TSI. 


Ya,    pers.    pron.,    past 

tense  form  of  I;   see 

"  Notes." 
Yabo,  poss.pron.,  their  ; 

see  "  Notes." 
iYadzi,   n.,  female ;    see 

Hadzi. 


YADZO,poss.pron.,their ; 

see  '*  Notes." 
tjiYalana,  7i.,  smaU  pot; 

see  i-Hari. 
Yake,  poss.  pron.,  his, 

hers,  its ;  see  "  Notes." 
Yako,  jmss. pron.,  thy; 

see  "  Notes." 
iYamba,  n.,  tortoise;  see 

iHamba. 
Yamba,  v.  int.,  float. 
iYambagubvu,     n.,     see 

i-Ambagubvu. 
Y^AMGA,  V.  int.,  suck. 
Yamgisa,  v.  tr.,  suckle. 
Yamura,  v.  tr.,  relieve 

of  a  bui-den. 
Yani  (ani),  inter,  pron.^ 

who,  what. 
iYanganrobe,  n.,  stork ; 

see  i-Anganrobe. 
Yangu,  poss.  pron.,  my ; 

see  "  Notes." 
iYanzu,  71.,  clothes;   see 

iHanzu. 
Yaro,  poss.  pron.,  its; 

see  "  Notes." 
Yaruga,  v.  int.,  go  from, 

go  out,   erupt,    break 

out,  leave,  abandon. 
guYaruga,  n.,  rash  on  the 

skin. 
Yarutsa,  v.,  expel,  shut 

out. 
Yatjo,  poss.  pron.,  its ; 

see  "  Notes." 
Yawo,  poss.  pron.,  its, 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 
Yayo,  poss.  pron.,  its, 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 
Yazwo,     poss.     pron., 

their ;  see  ''  Notes." 
Yedu,  poss.  pron.,  our ; 

see  "  Notes." 


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Yedza,  v.,  see  Edza. 

for  ice  (c/.  ZAi=egg 

tjiYexga,  ;i.,  see  tjiExga. 

and  TjAYiRA  =  swim). 

mYenga,  ;t.,  bride. 

nZebe,  n.,  ear;  see  Zhebb. 

Yen  Y  u,  poss.  />roii.,your ; 

riZege,  71.,  see  iZenze. 

see  ''  Notes." 

riZembe,   n.,    small    dove 

Yerura,  I'.,  see  Urura. 

with  black  about  eyes. 

TjiYiNOA,  /I.,  see  tjiEnga. 

iZenqea,  71.,  an  adulter- 

Yo, (1)  dem.  pron.,  see 

ess. 

Iyo  ;  (2)  adv.,  so,  thus. 

Zengurira,   v.   int.,  be 

zwiYo,  n.,  native  corn. 

merciless. 

ZWIYO  ZWA   KA  NYO- 

tjiZengwb,  n.,  fowl  coop. 

robera  =  nmiica- 

Zenza,  v.  int.,  lie  down, 

tia  of    the  Mate- 

lie  about,  be  lazy. 

bele. 

mZenza,  71.,  (1)  idle  person, 

-|°;}»...eeIvo. 

sluggard ;  (2)  adulterer, 
fornicator. 

lYoTA,    n.,    thirst ;     see 

riZeszb,  n.,  mane. 

lNyota. 

Zenzira,  v.  (Zenza),  lie 

down  on. 

Zera,  v.  int.,  overflow. 

Zeub,  pft.  of  Zara;  see 

z 

Zhara. 

Zerere,  adj.,  green. 

iZetje,  n.,  see  iSetjb. 

Zadza,  v.  tr.^seeZnkDZk. 

Zeya,  v.  int.,  chew  the 

riZai,  71.,  egg. 

cud. 

uZ\LANi,  n,,  friend. 

mZeze,      \n.,     see      ri- 
mZezema.J     Zenze. 

riZamu,  n.,  see  iZhamu. 

riZambl'QO,  n.,  see  iZham- 

Zqwinya,  v.,  see  Gwiya. 

BUGO. 

Zqwanura,    v.,   thrash, 

riZasa.  n.,  a  hundred. 

beat. 

riZanou,)   „     „i,„^„, 
riZanko,/  '*•'  ^^*^"^- 

ruZha,   /?.,  tumult,  noise, 
sound. 

mZarara,  n.,    flower    of 

NORUZHA,  noisy. 

maize. 

ITA  RUZHA,  make  a 

mZariro,  n.;  see  hZhar- 

noise. 

IRO. 

Zhadza,  v.  <r.,  (Zhara), 

Zarima,  adj.,  see  Rlma. 

fill. 

Zarira,  see  Zhauira. 

riZhambuoo,  n.  (Ambug  a), 

ZARURA,V.,«ecZHARURA. 

drift,  ford. 

Za8I,  adv.,  south,  down 

riZhamu,  n.,  udder,  human 

river;  see  Nyasi. 

breast. 

maZaya,     In.,      clinkers; 
maZayira,/     may  be  used 

mZhara,      n.,       hunger, 

famine. 

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Zhara,  v.  int.,  be  full, 
rise  of  a  river. 

Zhauika,  v.  tr.  (Zhara), 
close,  shut. 

Zharisa,  v.  tr.  (Zhara), 
till. 

Zhariwa,  v.  pass. 
(Zhara),  be  shut. 

Zharura,  v.,  unfasten, 
open,  reveal,  be  clear, 
unclouded  of  the  sky. 

Zhe,  adv.,  outside,  with- 
out. 
nZhebe,  n.,  ear. 

Zherb,  pft.,  of  Zhara. 

iZhezha,  n.,  see  Zhizha. 

ZHEZHUGWi,p?'f2>.  ,abo  ve, 
upon ;  see  Pehogwi. 

Zhinzhi,      adj.,    many, 
much,  abundant,  suffi- 
cient. 
ibuZhinzhi,  n.,  abundance. 
kaZhinzhi,     adv.,     many 
times,  frequently. 
nZhira,    n.,    road,    path, 
journey. 

REBA     NOMUNZHIRA, 

"  tell  truth." 
nZhiri,  n.,  pig. 
iZhiya,  n.,  tiger  cat. 
riZhizha,  n.,  rainy  season, 

summer. 
riZhoba,  n.  (Zha),  sound, 
noise,  din,  tumult. 
NEZHOBA,  boisterous, 
loud,  noisy. 
iZhongororo,  n.,  milli- 

pede. 
Zhora,    v.    tr.,    anoint, 

grease. 
iZHOwu,\n.  (iHovvu),  ele- 
iZhou,    j     phant. 
ruZhow^a,  n.,  fence,  hedge, 
outer  fence  of  a  town. 


riZhuba,  n.,  sun,  day. 

MAZHUBA  OSB,  Con- 
tinually. 

BUY  A  PANU  U  NO  ITA 

MAZHUBA  =  come 
here  slowly. 
Zhula,  v.,  see  Zharura. 

iZhUMBA,  72.,  fowl  coop. 

ruZhumo,    71.,    head  orna- 
ment   of     a     married 
woman. 
riZhunje,  11.,  dry  stalk. 
Zhure,  see  Shure. 

PAZHURU,  high  up. 
PAZHURU   PA,   upon, 

above. 
RiZHURURiYA,     day 
before,  yesterday. 
Zi,  see  Zwi. 
MiZi,  n.,  rushes. 

ZiBA,  v.,  see  DziBA. 
GuZiBA,  n.  (guDziba),  com- 
passion, mercy,  kind- 
ness. 
ZiBiDZA,  v.,  see  Dzibisa. 

ZiBIRA,  v.,  see  DZIBIRA. 
TJlZlBIR0,7i,,SeeTJlDziBIR0. 

ZiBisiSA,  v.,  see  Dzibisi- 

SA. 

mZibo,  71.  (mDzibo),  end, 
boundary,    end    of    a 
stick. 
ZiBULULA,     see     Zubu- 

RURA. 

ZiBUYANA,  adv.  (Buy- 
ana),  well,  nicely,  not 
hurriedly,  gradually. 

ZiGA,    V.    int.,    vanish, 

sink. 
iZiLOWA,  71.,  see  i-Zira- 

WA. 

ZiMBA,  v.,  see  DZIMBA, 


Zim 


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Zak 


maZimbb,  Ji.,  cinders,  char- 
coal. 
nZimbha,  «.,  tsetse  fly. 
ZiMBiDZA,    r.,    see   Dzi- 

MBIDZA. 

ZiMBiowA,    "jt'.;     see 

ZiMBIGHWA,  [-     DZIMBI- 

ZimbirhwaJ    gwa. 
ZiMBiSA,  v.,  corroborate, 

see  Sim  BIS  A. 
iZiMBO,l7i.,  disease;    see 

TJiZlMBO,/      IDZIMBO. 

ZiMBUG  \v A, r., be  swollen ; 

see  DziMBiGWA. 
ZiNDAM  A,  t\,lean  against; 

see  Sendama. 
Z  IN  EPA,  V.  int.  (Nyepa), 

lie,  speak  falsel}*. 
mZinga,  n.,  cannon ;  see 

mDzixga. 
ZiNOAPA,  adv.,  so  ranch. 
ZiNO,    n.,    tooth    {plur. 

Mexo)  ;  see  zlxo. 
ZiPA,    V.    inf.,   be   nice, 

pleasant  to  the  taste. 
nZika,    n.,  footpath;   see 

xZhira. 
RiZiRAWA,  n.,  koodoo. 
Ziso,  n ,  eye  (/>Zwr.  MESO) ; 

see  z-Iso. 
RiZiTA,  n.,  name. 
ZiTiSA,  v.,  act  hypocriti- 
cally ;  see  Zwitisa. 
ZiVA,  V.  int.,  be  hungry  ; 

cf.  also  DziYA. 
ZiYAMA,  V.  be  half  full. 
ZiYAMISA,  V.  ft'.,  half  fill. 
iZizi,  n.,  ghost. 
ZoDZA,  r.,  see  Sodza. 
ZoKWADi,  adv.,  indeed, 

really,  surely. 
NZoMBBjln.,   ox,   bullock, 
nZome.  J     a       castrated 

male  of  cattle. 


ZoMKATi,   71.,    ofTal;   see 

zoMkati. 
ZoMORA,  v.,  see  Shomora. 
jiaZoxde,  n.,   "estate"   of 
a  deceased  person. 
RiZoxDO,   71.,  foot    of    an 
animal. 

RlZoXGOSA,!  71.  (SoXGOZA), 

mZoxgosa,/  backbone, 
spine. 

mZoxgoga,  n.,  to  be  ren- 
dered by  an  adverb, 
backwards ;     e.g.,  \va 

KA  EXDA  MZOXGOGA  = 

he  went  backwards. 
Zoxong  ug  A,v.2n<.,shake ; 

see  Zuxuxguga. 
ZONYOXGOGA,      r.      inf., 
meander,  wander  aim- 
lessly. 
ZoRA,  V.  tr.,  see  Zhora. 
ZoRODZA,)  V.    int.,    rest, 
ZoRORA,  /     repose,  take 
breath. 
maZororo,  n.,    a  resting- 
place. 
nZowu,  n.,  see  xZhowu. 
Zozo,dem.pron.{DzeDZO, 
zwozwo),  those,  them. 
NDizozo,  it  is  thev, 

"that  is  all." 
NEZOZO,  with  them, 
on  that  account. 
RiZuBA,  n.,  see  iZhuba. 
ZuBA,  v.,  drag,  haul. 
ZuBURURA,   r.   tr.,  cast 
off,  disown. 

RlZUBURWA,    71.,    cast -off 

skin,  a  deserted  or  dis- 
owned child  or  animal. 
ZuBUYAXE,     see    Zibu- 

YAXE. 

ZuKWADi,  adv.,  surely; 
see  ZoKWADr. 


Zum 


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Zwe 


nZuma,  n.,  young  man. 

Zwabo,     poss.     pron., 

KiZuMBA,  11.  (Mba),  fowl- 

their  ;  see  "  Notes." 

house. 

ZwADZO,     poss.    pron.. 

ZUNA,  V.  tr.,  to  button. 

their;  see  "Notes." 

BuZuNDE,n., brush  of  a  tail. 

ZwAGWA,    V.    pass,    of 

ZuNGA,  V.  int. J  move  to 

ZWARA,for  ZWARGWA. 

and  fro,  oscillate. 

ZwAKE,  poss.  prmi.,  his, 

ZuNGANA,  v.int.,  writhe, 

hers,  its  ;  see  "  Notes." 

wriggle  (as  worms). 

ZwAKO,  poss  pron.,  thy ; 

ZUNGATA,  see  SUNGATA. 

see  "  Notes." 

nZungu,  n.,  ground  nuts ; 

ZwAMKADi,    adv.   (ZOK- 

see  nZunzu. 

WADi),certainly,  truly, 

maZungu,  n.,  bran  or  husks 

surely. 

of  corn. 

Zavangu,  (I)  adv.,  just. 

ZUNGURA,    V.    tr.,     sift, 

certainly,    no    doubt ; 

winnow. 

(2)  poss. pron.,  my;  see 

ZUNGUZIGA,  V.  int.  (Zu- 

"  Notes." 

ngika),  quiver. 

ZwAKARB,  adv.  (kare), 

TJiZuNO,  n.,  stopper. 

also,  continually,  again 

ZUNUNGUGA,       V.       int., 

and  again. 

shake,   quiver,   rustle, 

ZwARA,    V.    tr.,    beget. 

waver,  be  shaky. 

bear  fruit,  bring  forth 

ZuNUNGUSA,  V.  tr.,  shake, 

of  animals  and  trees, 

loosen. 

lay  (eggs),  sow  (seed). ; 

nZunza,  n.,  tiger  cat. 

iZWARA,  71.,  toe. 

nZunzu,  n.,  ground  nuts. 

baZwarana,  n.,  kindred, 

RlZURA,  71.,  frog. 

relations. 

RiZuRO,  71.,  yesterday ;  see 

ZwARGWA,  V.  pass,    of 

Zhuro. 

ZWARA. 

ZuwA,   V.    int.,    chatter 

RlZWARI,  71.,  sun. 

gossip. 

RuZwARO,  71.,  birth. 

ZuwiDZA,  V.  tr.,  make  to 

ZwARO,  poss.  pron.,  its ; 

chatter. 

see  "  Notes." 

ZuwiRANA,  V.  int.,  chat- 

ZwATjo, poss.  pron.,  its ; 

ter  together,  talk  all 

see  "  Notes." 

at  once. 

ZwAWO,  poss.  pron.,  its, 

ZuzA,  V.  tr.,  shake,  beat 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 

(a  blanket). 

ZwAYO,  poss.  pron.,  its. 

ZuzuMA,    V.    tr.,    shrug 

their  ;  see  "  Notes." 

(shoulders). 

ZwAzwo,    po.ss.   pron., 

ZwA,  pers.  pron.,  past 

their ;  see  "  Notes." 

tense  form  of  zwi,  q.v. 

ZwE,  adv.,  thus,  continu- 

mZwa,   n.   (cf.    tji-dya), 
MuZwA,/     bowl,  basin. 

ally. 

ITA  ZWE,  repeat. 

Zwe 


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Zwi 


ZwBBA,  V.  int.,  creep  in. 

ZviFAn',po88.  pron.,  our; 
see  "  Notes." 

ZwENOA,  V.  int.,  jump 
backwards. 

ZWEXYU,  po8S.  proju, 
your ;  see  "Notes." 

Zwi,  (1)  prefix  to  verbs 
giving  a  reflexive 
sense;  e.g.  u  no  zwi- 
BURAYA  =  he  kills  him- 
self; (2)  plur.  prefix, 
and  jyron.  for  tji-zwi 
class. 

ZwiBA,  v.,  see  Swiba. 

ZwiBADA,  V.  (Bada),  be 
temperate. 

ZwiBUDzruiRA,  V.  (Bu- 
DZIRIRA),  confess. 

ZWIBURURA,  V.  tr.  (Zu- 
burura),  cast  oflf. 

ZwiBUYAXA,    adv.    (Zl- 
buyana),  well,  nicely, 
accurately. 
KA-N-ZwiDHLA,  w.,  sparrow. 

ZWIDI'NGUMISA,  V.    (Du- 

ncu'misa),    be    proud, 
arrogant. 

7.ynm\Av.    (Tsa),     (1) 

ZwiDZA,/     warm     one- 
self at  a  fire ;  (2)  de- 
spise, slander. 
nZwidzi,  n.,  a  frog. 

ZwiDZiBA,  V.  (Dziba),  be 
conscious,  self  -  con- 
scious. 

Zwir.WAMA,  V.  (GwAM  a), 
be  crooked. 

ZWIKUDZA,  *) 

ZwiKlRinZA,         I  \iL2ut 

Zwikurumidza,)  ""*"^* 
ZwiMBA,  v.  tr.,  (I)  desire 
(a    thing),   want;    (2) 
swell;  see  Dzimba. 


paZwimba,  wale  (= where 
it  is  swollen). 
ZwiMBiGHWA,     V.  ;    see 

DZIMBIGHWA. 

nZwimbo,  n.,  see  nDzimba. 
TjiZwiMBO,     n.,     see    tji- 

ZlMBO. 

ZwiMNWB,  adt?.,  another 

place. 
ZwiNA,  v.,  see  Swina. 
ZwiNiRiRA,  n.,  see  Swi- 

NIRA. 

ZwiNO,  see  Zwixu. 
TjiZwiNO,  n.,  see  tjiSwixo. 
ZwiNU,    adv.,     already, 

directly,    soon,     now, 

justnow,  immediately; 

see  also  zwiNu. 
ZwiNUZWiNU,  emphatic 

for  ZwiNU. 
ZwTNUGA,  )  V.    int.,    see 

ZWINURA,  (        SWINURA. 

ZwiNYiMA,   V.   tr.,  stint 

oneself,  fast. 
ZwiPFURiDZA,  v.,  boast, 

(Pfuridza). 
ZwiRA,  V.  int.,  see  Dzira. 
ZwiRUMBiDZA,  v.,  boast, 

praise  oneself. 
ZwisiMBE,     adv.,     fast, 

tightly. 
Zwisungira,v.,(Sunoa), 

hang  oneself. 
ZwiTiRA,  )  V.  int.  (Ita), 
ZwiTiSA,  ]       pretend, 

feign,    act    hypocriti- 
cally. 
ZwiTO,  71.,  plur.  of  TjiTo, 

q.v. 
ZwiTURA,   «.,  see  Zwi- 

TIRA. 

ZwiNGA,  v.,  fall  off  (as 

hair). 
ZwiYO,  n.,  see  zwi-Yo. 


Zwi 


Zwo 


ZwiziBA,  v.,  be  expert, 

ZwoGWAMA,  v.;  see  Zwi- 

experienced  (Dziba). 

GWAMA. 

ZWIZUWIDZA,      t\     (Zu- 

ZwoTORA,   V.   int.,    rub, 

WIDza),  talk  to  oneself, 

chafe ;  see  Sotora. 

be  conceited. 

Zwozwo,     adv.,     well, 

Zwo,  adv.,  see  Zwozwo. 

enough,  sufficient. 

SECTION  1, 
OF  TRAVELLING,   SPORT,  ETC. 

ENGLISH.  TKBEI.E.  gHUNA. 

Where  is  the  river?   Umfula  u  fiapi  na?    Kwizi  gu  ri  pi  ? 
Here  is  the  river.        Nampa  umfula.  Hooo  kwizi. 

Where  is  the  water  ?  Amanzi  a  napi  na?    Mvura  i  ri  pi  ? 
It  is  far.  Gu  katjana.  Gu  kure. 

It  is  very  far.  Gu  katjana  sibili.      A  ri  gurepu  gwazo. 

There  is  none  here.    Ka  a  ko  eduze.  A  i  tji  po  pedhlu. 

It  is  near.  A  seduze.  I  Ri  pedhlu. 

When  shall  we  get  Si  za  gu  figa  nini    Ti  no  o  swiga  rini  ? 

there?   .  na? 

When    the   sun    is  (Si  za  gu  figa)  ilafia  To    swiga  zuba  ri 

there  (pointing).  11  lapa  (|X)inting).       Ri  papo  (pointing). 

The  river  is  full.         Umfula  u  cwele.        Kwizi  gu  zere. 
The  river  is  dr}'.         Umfula  u  tjile.  Kwizi  gwa  tswa. 

There  is  no  water.      Amanzi  ka  a  ko.        Mvura  a  i  mo. 
Is  the  water  nice  ?      Amanzi    a   mnandi  Mvura  i  no  naka? 

na? 
Where     does     this  Umfula  lo  u  puma  Kwizi    koko  gu  no 

river  rise  ?                   pi  na  ?                          bva  pi  ? 
It  joins  the  a  U  ya  tela  gu ka-  Gu  no  dira  gu 

long  way  off.  tjana-katjana— or,     kurekure,  or 

U  ya  hlafiana  lo —  U  noshaSganana  — 
katjana  sibili.  kurekure. 

The  fountain  has  no  Umtombo   ka    a  se  Tjiriba     a    tji    tji 

water  now.  lamanzi.  nemvura. 

Where     shall      we  Si  za  gu  welela  fiapi  To   gwambugira   pi 

cross?  na?  na? 

Here  is  the  drift!        Nanti  izibugo  !  Eri  ziiambugo ! 

Outspan  up  there  on  Kiimula  lapava  pe-  Homora       ekoguva 

the  top  among  the      zulu  ezihlanleni—      ehukwi    gu    miti 

trees !  or,  pagati  gwezi-      (Loze) ! 

hlahla! 
Light  a  fire !  Basa  umlilo !  Besa  moto  ! 

Boil  some  water  !        Pega  amanzi !  Biga  mvura  ! 

Stay  and  mind  the  Hlalaulindeinkolo,  Gara,u  rindenkoro, 

wagon;     do     not      u  fta  sugi  I  u  sing  a  mirigi  ! 

leave  it  I   • 


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ENGLISH. 

Where  is  there  a 
pool ;  I  am  going 
to  bathe? 

Are  there  any  croco- 
diles there? 

I  am  going  to  fish. 

Here  are  some  fish, 

clean     them     and 

cook  them  for  me. 
Catch  the  horses,  we 

are  going  to  hunt. 
What  sort  of  game 

is  there  here. 
There    is    no    more 

game. 
It  has  disappeared. 
It  is  finished  in  this 

country. 
There  is  an  eland  ! 
It  has  run  away. 
You  hit  it. 
See  !     here    is    the 

blood. 
Here  is  its  spoor. 

No,  you  missed. 


TEBKLR.  SHUNA. 

Si  pi  isiziba,  fii  yo  Ri  ri   pi   jiba    ndo 
geza  kona  ?  ngura  mo  (Loze)  ? 

Ingnvenya  zi  kona  Ngwena  dzi  ri  po  ? 

na? 
ai  yo  gola  inhlanzi. 


Nanzi    inhlanzi,    a 

gu  zi  hlahie,  u  fii 

pegele. 
Bamba  amapiza  si 

yo  zifiela. 
Zi    kona    inyama- 

zana  nbani  na  ? 
Ka  zi  se  ko  iny  ama- 

zana. 
Zi  tjonile. 
Gu   pelile    gu    leli 

lizwe. 
Nansi  impofu ! 
I  balegile. 
U  i  tjayile. 
A  gu  Done!   nanti 

igazi. 
Nanka      amasondo 

ayo. 
Atji !  u  kutile. 


Ndo  ndo  bate  hobe 

(=   BATA  IHOBE). 

Ejo  hobe,  ji  tema  u 
NDi  bigira  (Loze). 

Bate  mbizi   ti   ndo 

VIMA. 

Ji  RI  PO  MUG  A  ?  (Loze). 

A  DZI  TJI  MO  MUG  A. 

DZA  KA  NYURA. 
DZA  KA  PERA  MUNE 
INO  NYIGA. 

Eye  SHABA ! 
Ya  manya. 

Wa  I  LOBA. 

Bona  !  eri  ropa. 
Eji  Nozo  JAYO  (Loze). 

Al!  WAPFUSAGWEYA. 


A  List  of  the  more  Common  Wild  Animals  and  Birds, 


Ant  bear  (Oryctero-  Isambane 

pus  capensis). 
Antelope. 
Baboon       {Cynoce- 

phalus  chacma). 
Bat. 
Buffalo    {Bubalus 

caffer). 
Burchell's  zebra. 

{Equus  Burchelli) 
Camelopard. 
Cat  (both  wild  and 

domestic). 


Inyamazane. 
Indwaiiu. 

Ilulwane. 
Inyati. 

Idube. 

Intudhla. 
Unkazi.    Umongoi. 


SHUNA. 
RiDIGITA. 

Imuka. 
Igudu. 

Kamrengwa. 
Inyati. 

Idube. 

Nswiza.    Isoma. 
Unemange. 


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I 


Cat  (wild  only).  Igola. 

Crocodile  (CVocorfi7u«Ingwenya. 

vulgaris). 
Coney  {Hyrax  Inteletja. 

capetuiis). 
Cobra  (Naja  haje).     Lipimpi. 
Cheetah  (?  Gueparda  Ihiozi. 

jtibata). 
Dog.  Inja. 

„    wild.  Iganyana. 

Donkey.  Ubabemi 

DxxyliQT  {CephaLopus  Impunzi. 

tnergens). 
Eland  {Oreas  canna).  Impofu. 
Elephant.  Inkubu. 

Gemsbok    (Oryx        Inkukama. 

gazella). 
Giratle.  Intudhla. 

Gnu(blue  wildebeest).  Inkonkoni. 

(Connochcetes  gnu). 
Grys  stein bok.  Isahlunwane. 

Hare.  Umvundhla. 

Hartebeest,  see  Sassaby. 
Hippopotamus.  Imvnbu. 

Honey  bear,  see  Katel. 
Hysena  {Ilycsna  vil-    Impisi. 

losa^or  Pruteles  cristata). 
Jackal.  Ikanka. 

Silver  jackal.  Unea. 

Klipsprinyer  {Xano-  IgOKa. 

tragus  ortstragus). 
Koodoo  {Strepsictros  Impalapala. 

kudu). 
Leopard.  Ingwe. 

Lion.  Isilwana. 

Lynx,  see  Red  lynx. 
Mole.  Imvuguzana. 

Monkey.  Inkau. 

Mouse.  Untswebe. 

Oribi   {Nanotragus    Isinza. 

scoparius). 
Otter.  Intini. 


8HUMA. 

Ndambi. 
Igambinga. 

Ngubhye. 

Ipfungahore. 
Ididingwe. 

Mbha. 
Ibilme. 
Mbizi. 
Imembhe. 

Imofu.    Ishaba. 

Nzowu. 

(Not  known   in 

shonaland). 
Nswiza. 
Imvl'mba. 


Ma- 


TlMBA. 

ISHUKU.      ISWIRO. 

MVUBU. 

Tjiperb. 

MUNGUGWE. 

Igava. 
Igulutu. 

Inoro. 

Ingwe.    Mbada. 

ISHUMBA.     LmONDORO. 

Imvnguzi. 

Jkhoko.    Itsoko. 

Mheba. 

Isinza. 

Mbhakwizi. 
Ndzwidzi. 

DD 


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ENGLISH.                                        TEBELE. 

8HUNA. 

Pangolin.                     Inkaka. 

Iambagubvu. 

Pig  (wild)                   Ingulube. 

Njiri. 

Polecat.                        Iqaqa. 

Tjidembu. 

Porcupine.                    Inufiu. 

Inungu. 

Puff    adder    {Clotho  Ibululu. 

MVUMBI. 

arietaiis) 

Python.                        Ihlatu. 

Quagga,  see  Burchell's 

zebra. 

Eatel  {MeUivora        Ulinda. 

ISERERE. 

capensis). 

Eat.                            Igundwane. 
Water  rat.                Ibuzi. 

Igonzo. 

Idapi. 

Eed  buck,  see  Eooibok. 

Eed     lynx     {Lynx  Intwane. 

caracal). 
Eeed  buck,  see  Eeitbok. 

Itswane. 

Ehinoceros.                 Umkombo. 

Inema. 

Eeitbok  {Cervicapra  Umzigi. 

Ibima. 

arundineum). 

Eooibok.                      Impala. 

Imara. 

Eock  rabbit,  see  Coney. 

Sable  antelope  {Hip-  Umtjwayeli. 

Imarapara. 

potragus  niger).     Ingwalati. 
Sassaby  {Alcelaphus  Inkolome. 

Inondo. 

lunatus). 

Serval,  see  Tiger  cat. 

Steinbok  {Nanotraguslnqinsi. 

Imene. 

tragulus). 

Springhare  {Fedetes  Umayelane. 

Inire. 

capensis). 

Tiger,  see  Leopard. 

Tiger  cat.                     Indhlozi. 

NZUNZA. 

Tortoise.                        Ifudu. 

Iamba. 

Waterbuck  {Kohus    Isidumuga. 

MUMHWA. 

ellipsiprymnus).    Insimba.    Ipiva. 

Itjanke. 

Wildebeest  {Conno-  Inkonkoni. 

Imvumba. 

chcefes  taurina). 

Wild  cat,  see  Cat. 

„    dog,  see  Dog. 

„    pig,  see  Pig. 

Zebra,  see  Burchell's  zebra. 

Wolf,  see  Hysena. 

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ENGLISH.  TKUKLE. 

Crane,  white.  Ihemu. 

„      blue,  see  Heron. 
Crow.  Ihwabai. 

Dove.  Ijuba. 

„  ringdove.  Icelegwana. 

„  black  about  eyfts.  Inkombazana. 
Duck.  Idada. 

Eagle.  Ukozi. 

Francolin.  Isikwehle. 

Guinea  fowl.  Itendele. 

Goose.  Idada  elikulu. 

Hawk.  Ukozana. 

Umzwazwa. 
„     sparrow-hawk. Uhelwane. 
Imatebene. 


Heron  (Ardea 

Umudwa. 

herodias). 

Honey  bird. 

Isehlo. 

Ostrich. 

Intie. 
Isikova. 

Owl. 

Pauw. 

Litjeme. 

Partridge. 

Inkwali. 

Parrot. 

Isihwenka. 

Pigeon. 

Inkwilimba 

„     large  variety.  Ifugudu. 
Pheasant,  see  Francolin. 
Quail.  Inswempe. 

Isikwaca. 
Sparhawk,  see  Hawk. 
Secretary  bird.  Udwai. 

Stork.  Ilingabuzana. 

Vulture.  Ilinqe. 

Inqunqulo. 


SHUNA. 

Ihorow^anb, 


Igungubo. 

Njiba. 

Njiba. 

Inoxi>oro. 

ishambira. 

Igondo. 

Ikwari. 

I  HANG  A. 

ishambira, 
Njerere. 


ISEKWB, 


RUBANGU. 

k agon dom as  wind. 

Karukodzi. 
Ijorkwe. 

Itjezhu. 
Imou. 

TjIGUNDA.      ISIZI. 

Ingomnwanyoni. 

Irenge. 

Ihwenka. 

Njiba. 

Igululu. 

Kamtawatswa. 
Nsweme. 

iwahla.    iwata. 
Idambidzamrobi. 

loORA. 

Itjapango. 


Lotus  go  back  to  the  A   si  buyele  enko- A   ti    dzogerb    gu 
wagon !  Iweni !  nkoro  ! 

Put  all  the  things  Kgenisani  izinto  a  Isai     zwinu     a    ti 
away,  let  us  go !  si  hambe !— or,  ende  ! 

Fagani  izinto  si  hambe ! 

Make  haste  and  in-  Pafiisani,  li  bopele.  Tjimbidzami  musun- 
span.  GE. 


(    404     ) 


ENGLISH. 

Call  the  oxen. 

Where  shall  we  out- 
span  ? 

We  will  outspan  in 
the  wood. 

I^t  us  sleep  in  the 
sandy  veldt. 


^.         .     7''«"'^-  8HUNA. 

Biza  mkabi  Dana  inombe. 

fi«^iP   knmnlaTo  ndo  sunungura 

■Uapi  i  PI  ? 

A  «?^ol      ^®^^V,    ,  MU  DONDO. 

tint       ®^^^la^a-  A  TI  RARE  MU  SETJE. 


In  the  open  country. 

In  the  wooded  coun- 
try. 

In  the  marsh. 

In  the  open  uninha- 
bited country. 
At  the  stream  bed. 
In  the  sand  veldt. 
In  the  black  mud. 


In  the  red  ground. 
In  the  veldt. 


Ecegeni 

Emacegeni. 

Emasandhleni. 

Esandhleni. 

Emahlatini. 

Emaxapozini. 

Egafieni. 

Edofieni. 

Emhlabatini. 

Esidageni. 

Ebomvu. 
EmafiwenL 


Among 
Among 
Among 
dens. 
Among 
trees. 
Among 
trees. 
Among 
trees. 
Among 
trees. 
Among 
trees. 


the  hills.        Emaqaqeni. 
the  rocks.       Emadwaleni. 
the  old  gar-  Eniafusini. 

the  mapane  Emapaneni. 

the    thorn  Emeveni. 

the  umkaya  Emkayeni. 

the  umpafa  Empafeni. 

the    izinga  Ezingeni. 


Pa  marenjb. 

Mu  DONDO. 

Mu  shaka. 

Pa  matewe. 
Pa  marobe. 

Mu  MARENJE. 

Mu  KORONGA. 
MU(I)VU.      Mu  SETJE. 
Mu  TJITAPURA. 
Mu  BANE. 
Mu  DOBORO. 

Mu  DUNU. 
Mu  SHANGO. 

Pa  matana. 
Pa  mawari. 

Mu  MAKURA. 

Mu  SARO. 
Mu  MAPANE. 
Mu  MIWA. 
Mu  MINZWA. 
Mu  MIWA. 

Mu  TJETJENE. 

Mu  MINYUf^GA. 


(    405    ) 


Other  Dames  of  trees  according  to  the  Matebele  :— 

Umlugulu,  Umkamanzi,  Isihlafio,  Ugaku,  Amanwendhlala, 
Umqoqoqo,  Ivigani,  Isixobo,  Uhlahlalinye,  Umpumpn,  Um- 
qogolo,  Umtunduluga,  Iliminyela. 


We  shall  reach  the  Si  za  gn  fi^a  gahle,  To  ndo  swiga  zibu- 

water    easily    to-      emanzini  gusasa,      yana    gu     mvura 

morrow  before  the      ilanalinakatjisi.      mangwana  zhuba 

sun  is  hot.  Ri  sanu  ra  pisa. 

Outspan  here  !  Kumula  konapa !       Sunungura  ipopa  ! 

Get  some    firewood  Teza  inkuni   masi-  Shagb    huni    tjim- 

quickly  !  nyane  !  bidziga  ! 

Chop   some    bushes  Gamulani    amahla-  Temai   miti  mu  ndi 

and    make    me   a.     hla,  11  fii  liifiisela      bakira  pa  kdi  no 

place  to  sleep.  indawo  yogulala.       bada. 

Cut  a  foot  stick.         Gamula       umniya.  Tema  msazamiro. 
Cut  some  grass.  Sigani  utjani.  Tjega  buhwa. 

Let  us  sleep ;  I  am  A  si  lale ;  ni  difiiwe.  A  ti  rare  ;  nda  ka- 

tired.  tara. 

Shall  we  tie  up  the  Inkomoge,  si  zibope  Ti  nosunga  inombe? 

cattle?  na? 

No!  let  them  feed  a  Atji!  a  zi  dhle  ka-  Gwete!   a  dzi  hye 

bit.  noinyane.  kadukwana. 

We  have  come  far  Si     vela      katjana  Ta     ka    bva    kure 

to-day.  lamuhla.  nasi. 

There  are    lions  in  Zi  kona  izilwana  gu  Mondoro  dzi   ri  po 

this  country.  leli  lizwe.  mune  ino  nyiga. 

Are  there  lions  here?  Zi    kona    izilwana  Mune    ino  nyiga  a 

na  ?  MU  ne  mondoro  ? 

The    oxen    will   be  Inkomo    zi   ya   gu.  Inombe    dzi     no    o 

lost  lahlega.  ra«higa. 

There   are   gardens  A    kona     amasimn  I  Ri  po  minda  mberi. 

just  in  front.  pambili. 

Catch  the  cattle  now  Bambani      inkomo  Batai    if^OMBS  owa 

it  is  getting  dark.       katosi,      se       gu      swiba. 
hlwile. 
What  fire  is  that?      Umlilo  wani  lowo?    Moto  wbni  iyoyo? 
They    are    burning  Ba  ya  tjisa  utjani.     Ba  no  pisa  buhwa. 

the  grass. 
What  animalis  that  Invamazane  ibani  1  Muoani  iyoyo  i  no 

crying?  kalayo?  bira? 


(  406  ) 


EMULISH.  TEBELE.  8HUNA.  ■ 

Good  night,  boj's !       Lalani     guhle    ba- Tjtbadai  bakomana  ! 
fana! 

Get  up !  let  us  go !      Vugani,  a  si  hambe!  Mugai,  a  ti  ende  ! 

Outspan !  I  am  Kurnula,  ni  lambile.  Sunungura,  ndi  nen- 
Imngry.  zara. 

Tell  the  people  to  Ba  tjela  abantu  ba  Budze  banu  ba  buze 
bring  milk;  we  lata  ucago,  si  yo  mkaka ti  no  tenga. 
will  buy.  tefia. 

I  am  going  to  the  Ni  ya  entabeni  Ndi  no  famba  pana 
hill ;  perhaps  I  kumbe  fii  yo  bona  paya  patjigumo, 
shall     see     some      inyamazana.  kana     ndo     bona 

game.  imuga. 

Is    it   far  to  's  Gu  katjana  naemu- Kurekuremumusha 

town  ?  zini  ka ?  we ? 

A  person  can  sleep  Umuntu  u  fia  lala  Munu  u  nga  rara 
twice  (on  the  road)  kabili,  a  fige  e  kabiri,  a  swige 
and  reach  there  lobutatu  inkomo  neretjinatu,  ino- 
the  third  (day)  be-      zi  fia  ka  pumi.  mbe    dzi    si  beru 

fore  the  oxen  have  dza  buda. 

gone    out   (of  the 
kraal). 

Where  is  the  road  ?    Indhlela  i  fiapi  na?  Nzira  i  ri  pi  ? 

Go  by  that  road.         Hambaguleyo(i)nd-  Enda  neyoyo  nzira. 
hlela. 

Where   is  the  road  I  pi  indhlela  i  ye  I   ri  pi  nzira    i  no 

leading   to  's      emzini  ka ?  (e)nda   gu   musha 

village  ?  WA ? 

This  is  it!  lyo !  {or  lyona).         Ndiyo. 

How  is  the  road  ?       Indhela  i  njani?        Nzira    ya    ka    ita 

TJINI  ? 

Is  there  water  on  the  Gu  kona  amanzi  na  I  ri  po  mvura  mu 
road?  endhleleni?  nzira? 

It  (the  road)  is  all  I  (indhlela)  lufiile  ?    Ya  ka  naka. 
right. 

This  is  a  bad  place,  Indawo  imbi,  li  Pa  ka  ipa  muno  ino 
it  is  unhealthy.  lomkuhlane.  shangu,     mu     na- 

mgwere. 

That  is  the  (good)  Nanso indawo  (inhle)  Pa  K a  naka  muno  ino 
place,  at  the  top  pezu  gwentajana.  shangupezhugwe- 
of  that  little  hill.  tjigomo. 

I  should  like  to  live  ]&i   ya   tanda   ugn  Ndi  no  da  gu  gara 

.  in  this  country,  it  hlalagulelilizwe,  muneino  nyiga  ya 
is  very  beautiful.       lihle  lona  sibili.         ka  naka  gwazo. 


(    407     ) 


KN6LI8H.  TKBKLK.  8HUMA. 

Yes,  indeed !  beyond  A  !    gu    ya     kulu-  Gu  NO  reberbkwa  ! 

description.  nywa ! 

Have  you  seen  any  Li  zi  bonile  inkolo  Ma   dzi  bona  nkouo 

wap:ons     in     the      na,  endhleleni ?  minzira? 

road  y 
Where  did  you  see  Wa  zi  bona fiapi  na?  Wa  dzi  bona  pi  ? 

them? 
How  many  of  them  ?  Be  zi  ngake  ?  Dza  dzi  ring  ana — or, 

DZA       NGA        DZI       RI 
NGANA  ? 

Were      they     tent  Be  zi  lopahla  na?      Dza  dzi  nedenoa? 

wap:ons  ? 
One  had  a  tent,  the  Enyeibilalo,ezinyeTMN\VE  va  ba  i  nalo, 
others  not.  za  swela.  dzimxwe  dzi  si  na 

—or,  Imxwe  ya  Sga  i 
nako,  dzimnwe  dzi 

SHAVA. 

How  many  oxen  Be  zi  tonswe  inkomo  Dza  dzi  kwebha 
were     there     in-      zingakena?  nenombe     dzi     ri 

spanned  ?  ngana  ? 

Of  what  colours  were  Imbala  yazo  zin-  M»ara  yadzo  ya  ka 
the  cattle  ?  jani  na  ?  ite  tjixi  ? 


SECTION  2. 
OF  CATTLE,  HERDING,  ETC. 

ENGLISH.  TEBELR.  SHUKA. 

This  is  a  bad  beast.    Imbi  inkomo  le !        ISombb  iyoyb  ya  ka 

ipa! 
That  ox  is  too  old  Inkabi  leyo  indala  Inzombe    iyo    hurit- 
to  pull.  yogutonsa.  gukwe  yogi- kwb- 

BA. 

The  cattle  are  sick,  Inkomo  zi  ya  gula,  ISombbdzinoowara, 

they    have    diar-      zi  ya  tjega.  dzi  no  pazha. 

rhoea. 
It   (the   beast)   has  I     bulawa    indali-  I  no  buraiwa  nbnda- 

lung  sickness.  mane.  umane. 

No!  it  is  not  that,  Atji!  a  si  yo,  i  ya  Gwbtb,  a  i  to  ba  iyo, 

it  only  coughs.  kwehlela  kodwa.       i  no  koshora  koga. 

The   calf   foams  at  Inkonyana     i     ya  Imuru  i  no  pupuma 

the  mouth.  pehla  ingwebu.  ifuro. 


(    408    ) 


ENGLISH.  TEBELE. 

The  cow  has  had  a  Inkomo  i  zele. 

calf. 
Is  it  a  bull  or  cow  Ya  zala  ni  na  ? 

calf? 
It    is    a    bull    calf,  Ya  zala   inkunzi   i 

white    with     red      yinco— or,  yazala 

marks.  inco. 


8HURA. 

Inombb  ya  zwara. 

Ya  zw^ara  ni  ? 

Ya     zwara    iHUNzi 

TJENA  I  NESHABA. 


A  list  of  Tebele  terms  for  some  of  the  more  common  colours 
met  wath  in  cattle.  The  names  given  are  those  for  oxen.  For 
cows,  suffix  kazi  ;  for  heifers,  zana. 

ENGLISH. 

White. 

„      very  white. 
„      calf,  heifer. 
Red. 
„    cow. 
„    calf,  heifer. 
Black. 


„      cow. 

„      calf,  heifer. 
Dark-red  or  brown. 
Black  brown. 

Light  brown,  yellow,  or  cream  colour. 
Red  chiefly,  but  partly  white. 
White  chiefly,  but  partly  red. 
„  black. 


Black 


white. 


TKRKLK. 

Imhlope. 

„       iti  Clwaga. 
ImMotjana. 
Ibomvu. 
Inhlamvukazi. 
Tnhlamvazana. 
Imnyama. 
Inzimakazi. 
Inzimazana. 
Insundii. 
Inzoto. 
Iganu. 
Intnsi. 

Inco,  or  Inqo. 
Lilufia. 
Inala. 
Ibudufiu. 


Black  or  red,  face  white. 

„  under  throat  and  belly  white.  Ipemvu. 

Black  belly,  flanks  white.  Liwaba. 

r ,  „  cow.  Liwasakazi. 

Red,  with  small  white  spots  on  the  sides.    Ludhlubu. 
Black  or  red,  with  fine  white  spots  all  over.  Ipufia  (Schilder). 
n        „       with  face,  throat,  and  belly  Ingwevu. 
speckled. 
C^rey.  Isibawu. 

Black  or  red,  with  tail  or  brush  white,  IjoU. 

e.g.  ijoli  elimnyama. 
Dun-coloured,  Umdaga. 

Black  and  white  spots,  large  spots.  Ihwanqa. 

M  n  „       smaller  spots.  Iluhlaza. 


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ENGLISH.  TKBGLK. 

Black,  with  white  flame-shaped  spots.         Inhleg^wana. 

„        „  „  „  „  larger.  Imvemve. 

Black  and  white,  colours  running  into  one  Ihehe. 

another. 
Black,  with  small  round  spots.  Umdhlope. 

Black  or  re^l,  with  white  back.  Inkoni. 

„        „        with   white  spots  on  lower  Intlalati. 
face. 
„        with  white  spots  on  upper  Indume. 
face. 
Red,  with  flame-shaped  black  spots.  Impitu. 

Black  or  red  fore  and  hind  quarters,  with  Iqamuli. 

white  between. 
Brownish  re<l  and  white.  Intenjana. 


ENGLISH.  TKBEI.K.  8HDNA. 

Go  and  milk.  Hamba  u  yo  sefia.     Inda,  u  ndo  kama. 

The  calf  is  drinking.  lukonyana  i   si  a-    Mbutana  i  no 

nyisa.  mnwisa. 

The  cattle  are  lost.     Inkomo  zi  lahlegiie.  Inombe  dza  rashiga. 
Whereabouts       are  Zi  lahlegele  napi?     Dza  rashigira  pi  ? 

they  lost  ? 
Who    was    herding  Zi  aluswa  fiubani.     Dzi  no  pfudzwa  ndi- 

them?  na?  yani?— or, 

Jl  MO  RISIWA  nani? 
Where    were     they  Be  zi  dhla  iiapi?         Dza  pfudza  pi? — or, 

feeding?  Ja  ji  la  pi? 

The  cattle  are  in  the  Inkomo    zi     seraa-  Inombk    dzi    ri    gu 

gardens.  simeni.  minda. 

The  cattle  have  de-  Inkomo  zi  qedile  in-  Inombb    dza    pedza 

molished  my  gar-      simu  yami.  munda  wanou. 

den. 
Why  do  you  report  U  bigelani  gimi  na?  Wa  rebereni  ounb- 

tome?  MI? 

Are  they  herded  by  Zi  aluswa  imi  na?     Dzi  no  risiwa  nbmi? 

me? 
It  is  not  my  business.  A  si  umlandu  wami.  A    i    to    be    moswa 

YANGir. 

Go  and  thrash  the  Hambani    li    tjaya  Indai   mit  ndo  roba 

herd  boy.  umfana  wazo.  mlisana  wadzo. 

Go  to  the  boy.  Hamba  omfaneni.      Inda  ou  mlisana. 

The  cattle  are  here.    Inkomo  zi  kona.         I.<(ombb  dzi  ri  mo. 


(    410    ) 


ENaLISH.  TEBELE.  8HUNA. 

Who  is  with  them  ?    Zi  lobani  ( = lit.  tliey  Dzi  nani  ? 
with  whom)  ? 

No,    they     are     by  Atji!  zi  zodwa,  a  gn  Ai!  dzi  ri  dzoga,  a 
themselves,   there      lamuntu.  dzi  no  munu— or,  a 

is  no  one   {i.e.  in  GU  no  nu. 

charge). 

They   broke  out  at  Za  foMa  ebusuku.      Dza  poya  esiku— or, 

night.  J  A  BUD  a  busiku. 

The  kraal  is  dilapi-  Isibaya  si  gugile.      Danka  ra  shakaba. 

dated. 
Your  ox  has  fallen  Inkomo  yako  i  wele  Inombe  iye  ya  wira 

into  the  mud.  esidageni.  mudope. 

Call  the  other  boys.    Biza    abanye    aba-  Dana  bamnwe  bako- 

fana.  mana. 

Take  the  reims  and  Tatani  imicilo  11  1  Tora(n)i  mitjiri  mo 

pull  it  out.  kupe.  duse 

Its  leg  is  broken.        U  apugile  umlenzi  Ya    vuniga     gumbo 
wayo.  RAYO — or^ 

TjA     VUNIGA     TJIDZA 
TJAYO. 

Go  and  fetch  the  trek  Hamba,  tata  inkabi  Enda  u  tora  inzom- 

oxen.  (or  imbelesi).  be. 

I  have  not  seen  them.  A  ni  zi  bonafia.  A    ndi    na    gu    dzi 

BONA. 

I  do  not  know  (them)  A  fi.1  zi  azi  lapa  zl  A  ndi  dzi  zibi  pi  dzi 

where  they  went.        yo  kona.  inda. 

Where  is  the  herd,  Umfana   wazo    ozi  Mlisana  wadzo  u  no 

who  knows  them  ?      aziyo,  u  fiapi  ?  dzi  ziba,  u  ri  pi  ? 

Go  and  tell  him  then.  Hamba    u    m  tjele  T.jifamba  u   ndo  m 

pela!  BUDZA. 

Drive  out  the  oxen  A  zi  ketwe  inkabi  A  sharwe   inzombe 

{lit.    let    all    the      zonke.  zose. 

oxen  be  picked  out). 
Bring  them  here.        A  (^)u  ze  lazo.  Tji  dzo  buya  nadzo. 

Where  is  the  big  ox?  I  pi  inkabi  enkulu?  Ndi  i  pi  nzombe  hu- 

RU? 

I  am  looking  for  ray  Hi  ya  difia  imbuzi  Ndi  no  tsaga  mbud- 
buck  which  is  lost,      yami  i  lahlegileyo.     zi  yangu  ya  rash- 

iga. 

It  has  the  bran  sick-  Ibulawaisikwekwe.I  no  gwara  tjikun- 
ness.  Du. 

Where      are       the  Amapiza  a  fia  pi?     Mbizi  dzi  ri  pi?    -- 
horses? 


(    4U    ) 


ENGLISH.  TEISKI-K.  8HUNA. 

Give  the  horse  some  Telela  ipiza  ninum-  Dirira        tjihakwe 
mealies    early    in      bu  eguseni.  mbizi        mangwa- 

tlie  morning.  nana. 

Moistened  mealies.     TJnmmbu  omanzi.      Tjibakwe  tjinyoro. 

Take    the  horse    to  Natisa  ipiza.  Mnwisa  mbizi. 

drink. 

What  is  the  colour  Inkomo  leyo  gu  ini  I  yoyo      ^Jombe      ya 
of  that  beast  ?  umbala  wayo  ?  ka  ite  tjini  mpara 

wayo  ? 


SECTION  3. 
OF    WORK  AND   WORK  BOYS. 

ENGLISH.  TEBKLE.  8HUNA. 

Here  are  boys  want-  Kampa  abafana  ba  Awu  barisana  ba  no 

inf?  work.  dina  umsebenzi.        tsaga  mshingo. 

What  do  you  want,  U  dina  ni  mfana?     U    no    tsagei    mko- 

boy  ?  ^  mana  ? 

I  want  work  !  Ni  dina  umsebenzi  Ndi  no  tsaga  muri- 

— or,  'Sfi  difi.a  um-      mo  !— or,  Ndo  haga 
beleko!  mshingo! — or,  Ndi 

NO  GWA8HE  BASA  ! 

What    pay    do  you  U  difia  ni,  ngubafti  U  no  tsagei  ndo  gu 

want  ?  gvi  tnsa  fiani  na  ?       gu  peni  ? 

What  shall  I    give  Ki  ya  gu  gu  pa  ni  Ndi  no  gu  gu  pei? 

you  ?  na  ? 

How  long  will  you  U  ya  gu  sebenza  gu  U  no  o  shinga   gu 

work?  ze  gu  be  nini?  .time  gu  be  rini ? 

I  will  work  for  four  f(i    ya    gu    bulala  Ndo  o  buraya    m?J- 

months.  inyafia  zi  be  ne.         wedzi  mi  na. 

What's  your  name?  Ibizo  lako  lifiubani!  Zita  rako  ri  yani? 
I  have  no  blanket.     A  fii  logu  ambata.     A  ndi  netjo  gu  kuga 
Why  did  you  leave  U  itjiyeleni  ekaya?  Wa  i   siyirk  ni  (  = 

it  at  home?  siyira      ini)      gu 

MUSH  A? 

Go  and  fetch  it !         Hamba  i  tata !  End  a  u  ndo  i  tor  a  ! 

Dig  away,  first  here,  Mbana  lapa  man-  It.ta  ipopa  gu  tanga 
and  then  dig  there  dulo,  anaubana  u  ndiko  u  ndo  tja 
in  front.  mbe  pambili.  mbkri. 


(  412  ) 


ENGLISH.  TEBELE.  8HUNA. 

Begin  to  dig  here,  dala  ngnmba  lapa  U  tange  u  tjera 
then  work  round  u  bete  fia  pa,  gu  paya,  pota  nako- 
till  you  come  to  ze  gu  fige  gu  leli  ko  gu  swiga  pane 
this  stone.  lilge.  ribhye—  or,   Tan- 

GA  GUTJA  IPOPA  U 
SUME  IKOKO  U  JIMB 
U  SWIGE  GUNE  ILOLI 
IBHYE — 0?',U  TANGE 
U  TJERA  PAYA,  (e)N- 
DA  MU  GUYA  IT  NO 
SWIGA  PANA  PABH- 
YE. 

Dig  a  hole  here  and  Mbana  igodi  lapa  u  Itja  igomba  ipopa  u 
set  up  a  pole.  hloma  isigodo.  shomege    bangu — 

or,    Tjera    pa    u 
MiSE  bangu. 
The  hole  is  dug.         Igodi  li  mbiwe.  Igomba  i  no  tjerhwa. 

Set  up  the  pole  then  Hloma  isigodo  pela,  Isa  bangu  u  tsindirb 

and  ram  it  fast.  u  qibe  kakulu.  pa  simba. 

Take  a  straight  pole.  Tata     isigodo     est  Tore  bangu  ra  ka 

lufiileyo.  rurama. 

Can  you  thatch  ?         U    ya    gwazi    ugu  U  no  ziwa  gu   pfu- 

fulela  na  ?  rira  ? 

Can  you  make  U  ya  gwazi  ngu  U  no  gwona  gu  bu- 
bricks  ?  bumba    amagade      mba  mavinga  ? 

na? 
I  can  do  it.  Ni  na  gwenza.  Ndi  nga  zwita. 

No ;  it  is  beyond  me.  Atji,  gu  ya  fii  ahlu-  Au !  gu  no  ndi  kwo- 
I  cannot  (do  it).  la,  a  ni  gu  azi.  na,  a  ndi  gu  zibe. 

Take  this  and  put  it  Tata  logu,  u  bege  Tora  ikoko,  u  bigb 
over  there.  lapaya.  paya  — or,      Tora 

ITJETJIYA,  ISA  PO. 

Help  me  carry  (this).  Ki  patisa.  Ndi  batisb. 

Put  it  up  on  the  Bega  pezu  gwesi-  Isa  pamsoro  petji- 
pole.  godo.  tanda  — 07*,    Biga 

PEHOGWI      pa     MA- 
PANGU. 

Please  to  carry  these  A  gu  fii  patela  izi-  Tjijo  ndo  batira  ma- 

skins  for  me.               koko  lezi.  kukuda  awo. 

Go  and  call Hamba  m  biza Enda  u  m  dana— or, 

InDA  U  ndo  N  DANA. 


(    413    ) 


ESGLISH.  TEBELE.  BHUMA. 

Take  this  note  to  Sana  ngwalo  loin  Enda  u  no  isa  ri- 
"so  and  so,"  and  ?u  "  banibani,"  u  gwaroguna'numn- 
wait  for  an  an-  blalele  ugwalo  we,'  a  gare  nako 
swer.  Iwake.  rugwaro  gwake. 

Do  not  return  with-  U  na  buyi  u  fie  lalo.  U  si  dzoge,  u  si 
out  it.  nako. 

Carrj'  it  gently ;  do  Pata  gahle,  u  na  Bata  zibijyana  u  si 
not  let  it  fall.  wisi.  rigb  — or,  Tsa  no 

bata,    u    rege    u 

PUTSA. 

Hun ;  make  haste !     Eitjima  u  pafiise !     Manyamanya,    tjim- 

bidza! 

Be  quick  back;  go  'Qetja  ubuye,  ham- Tjimbija  u  joge, 
quickly!  ba  namandhla !  gwenda        nama- 

simba! 

Do  not  dawdle.  U  fia  libali.  U  si  far  a. 

What  delayed  you  ?    U  libaziswa  ini  ?        Wa  nga  wa  ka  g ar- 

1SK>VA  NEI  ? 

I  took  shelter  from  Be  fii  catjela  izulu.    Nda  nda  ka  bhatira 

the  rain.  mvura. 

Build  a  hut  for  j'our-  Akani  ixiba  lenu.      Bakani  gota  renyu. 

selves    {lit.    build 

your  hut). 
Cut  bushes  and  make  Gamulani    amahla-  Temani     mashazhu, 

(a  kraal)  for  the      hla,     li      biyela-      mu  bakire  Sombe. 

cattle.  inkomo. 

Go  and  dig  in  the  Hamba  u  lime  ensi-  Enda  u  no  rima  gu 

garden.  meni.  munda. 

Hoe  the  mealies.         Hlagula  umumbu.     Shagura  tjibakwb. 
Pull  up  the  weeds.      Sipuna  lukula.  Jipura  ishanje. 

Do    not    hoe   them,  Musani  u^uhlagula,  Reqedzaigusagura, 

but  pull  them  up      a   11    sipune   im-     mu    jipurb    midzi 

by  the  roots.  pande  sibili.  gwazo. 

Water  the  vegetables.Natisa  imbida.  Wnwisa  miribo. 

Stamp  these  mealies.  Gigela  nmumbu.        Hwira  tjihakwe. 
Put   this  corn   into  Telaamabelelaem- Dira  mapfunde  iwo- 

the  hole.  lindini.  wa  mu  imbu. 

Plaster  this  house.      Bada  indhlu  le.  Buwa  ij^umba  iyoye. 

What  shall  I  do  ?       'Si  ya  gu  enza  ni  na  ?  Nix)  o  ita  ni — or, 

Nni  NO  no  ita  sei  ? 
I  have  finished  the  Se  fii  qedile  umse-  Nda   pedza    murimo 

work  you  gave  me      benzi  o  fii  tume      wa  ndi  tuma. 

to  do.  wona. 


(     414     ) 


RNOLISH.  TEBKl.K. 

My  work  is  finisheJ.  Gu  pelile  umsebenzi 

wami. 
Long  ago  I  did  it.       Kade  fii  enzile. 

What  are  you  doing  ?  U  enzani  na  ? 


I  am  doing  nothing. 
Who  did  this  ? 

I  did  it. 

You  have  done  well. 

You  did  it  on  pur- 
pose. 
You  have  done  badlj^ 
Work  away. 
Do  it  quickly. 
Do  it  at  once. 
Do  it  like  that. 
Do  not  do  that. 
Make  a  heap  (of  it). 

Pour  it  down  in  one 

place. 
I  am  tired. 
Go  and  eat. 
Why    do    you    still 

sit? 
You  are  lazy. 
Let    them   die    who 

will  not  work. 
You    have    done 

wrong. 
What  wrong  have  I  "Si  onani  na  ? 

done? 
You  have  spoilt  my 

knife. 
Where  is  it  ? 


A  ni  enzi  iluto. 
Yena  o  enzile  logu 

fiubani  ? 
Imi  e  fii  enzileyo. 
U  enzile  (gahle). 

U  enzile  fiabomu. 

.  U  enzile  kabi. 
Enzani  fiamandhla. 
Enza  masinyane. 
Enza  katesi. 
Enza  njalo. 
Musa  ugu  enza  logu. 
Enza  inqumbi. 

Tela  pansi  endawo- 
-  nye. 
Ni  diniwe. 
Hambani  li  dhle. 
Li  sa  hlaleleni  na  ? 

Li  iiamavila. 

Aba  na  tandi  ugu 

sebenza,  a  ba  fe. 
U  onile. 


U     onele     inqamu 

yami. 
Gu  napi  ? 


It  is  on  this  side  (of  Gu  iianenu. 

you). 
It  is  beyond.  Gu  pambili. 

It  is  in  front  of  you.   Gu  pambi  gwako. 


8HUNA. 
MSHINGO   WANGU    WA 

PERA. 
TjlNOA  NDA  ITA—  07', 
NdA  ITA  KARE. 
U  NO  ITA  NI  ?— or, 
U  NO  ITA  SEI  ? 
A  NDI  ITE  TJINII. 
IyE     WA     ITA     IKOKU 

NDIYANE? 
NdIMI  NDA  ITA. 
Wa  ITA  ZWAKA  NAKA 

— 07',  Wa  ZWITA. 
Wa  ITA  NOMNWAZA. 

Wa  ITA  ZWA  KA  IPA. 

Itani  namasimda. 
Ita  gwazo. 
Ita  nglbenu. 
Ita  kakarb. 

ReGA  gu  ita  IKOKU. 

Ita  inutu — or, 

Ita  mogwi. 

DlRA  pasi  panu    pa- 

MNWE. 

Nda  riyara. 
Indani  mu  ndo  dya. 
mu  tja  ka  garireni  ? 

Mu  RI  MASIMBE. 

Ba  SI  NGA  Dl  GU  SHIN- 

GA,  A  BA  FE. 
Wa  TJINYA. 

Nda  tjinyei— or, 
Nda  isai. 

Wa      TJINYA      PANGU 
TJANGU. 

Gu  RI  PI?— or, 
Ndo  gu  pi  ? 

Gu  Rl  NGENU  ? — or, 
TjI  RI  KUNO. 
TjI  RI  PAMBERI. 
Gu    RI    MBERI  GU    NE- 
WE. 


(    415    ) 


It  is  on  (your)  left.     Gu  sekohlo. 
It  is  on  (your)  right.  Gu  sogunene. 
How  many  days  have  Insuku     zako     zi- 

you  worked?  ngake  ? 

I    have    been    ten  Inyana  zami  zi  li- 

month.s.  tjumi. 

Here's  your  pay  !        Nansi  intuso  yako ! 
It  is  too  little;  give  Gu lutwana, engeze- 

me  more.  lela. 

This  is  the  blanket  lyo  ingubo  yenyafia, 

for  the  month,  this      ilo    ilembu    lesi- 

the  calico  for  the      hlepu. 

part  of  the  month. 
They  earn    £5    per  Bona  ba  zuza  ama- 

month.  pondo      mahlanu 

fienyana. 
What  are  those  people  Abantu  labo  ba  ya 

doing  ?  enzani  ? 

They    are  only  sit-  Ba  hlezi  nje. 

ting. 
They    are   warming  Ba  ya  ota  umlilo. 

themselves  by  the 

fire. 


8HDNA. 
GlT  RI  MOHWE. 
Gu  RI  RUDHLI. 
Mahuba  AWO  MANOA- 

NA? 
Mnwedzi     YANGU      I 

GUMI. 

Eyi  inumbi! 

TjI  8HOMANANA,  WE- 
DZERERA. 

Ndiyo  ingubo  YOMN- 

WEDZI,  NDILO  IJIRA 
LETJIPEMU. 

I  BO  BA  NO  WAN  A  MA- 
POXDE  MASHANU 

NOMNWEDZI. 

IbOBA  BANU  BA  NO 
ITA  NI. 

Ba  GERE  KOOA. 

Ba  no  dziya  moto. 


SECTION    4. 
OF  BUYING. 


Buy,  whiteman! 

I  want  to  sell. 

What  have  you 
brought  ? 

I  have  an  ox. 

Has  the  ox  been  in- 
oculated ? 

It  was  sick  last  year. 

Here  is  my  cow. 
Here  is  my  heifer. 
Your  sheep  is  old. 


TKIJKLK. 

Tenisa  mlungu ! 
I^'i  ya  tenisa. 
U  peteni? 

f(i  ^eta  inkabi. 
Ya  1  cajwa  na? 


Ndo  shambadza. 
U  no  batei  ? 

Ndi  no  data  nzombe. 
Ya  ka  I  temiwa? 


Ya   i    gula    enya-  Ya  ka  i  gwara  ma- 

genye.  kbi. 

Nansi  insikazi  yami.  Eye  imou  yanou. 
Nansi  itokazi  lami.    Eui  itsiru  ramju. 
Imvii  yako  indala.    Imwai   yako   ya   ka 
smakara. 


(     416     ) 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

See  how  fat  it 

is! 

A  gu  bone  ugunona 

L  Tjuo   bona  gukora 

gwayo! 

GWAYO  ! 

I  bring  a  young  goal 

;.  Ni    pete    izinyane 

)  Nda  ka  bata  mbud- 

lembuzi. 

ZANA. 

KaflSr  corn. 

Amabele. 

ZwiYO— or, 
Mapfunde. 

Rice. 

Impunga. 

Mpunga. 

Mealies. 

Umumbu. 

Tjibakwe. 

Shell  off  your 

mea- 

-  Hulula      umumbu  Konyora    tjibakwe 

lies. 

wake. 

TJAKO. 

I    do   not  buy 

ripe 

!  A  ni  teni  umumbu  A  nda  no  ndi  tenga 

mealies      on 

the 

1      0  vutiweyo  u  na 

{Fut.)         TJIBAKWE 

cob! 

hululwana. 

TJA    KA   IBVA    A   TJI 
SANU     TJA     TONYO- 
NGOGWA. 

Are  they  soft  ? 

U  butagataga  na  ? 

Tjl  NO  nyoroba  ? 

Pumpkins. 

Amatana. 

Madanga. 

Vegetable  marrows. 

Amakomane. 

Mapudza. 

Sweet  reed. 

Imfe. 

Imhe. 

Ground  nuts. 

Amazambane. 

Nzunzu. 

Round  beans. 

Indhlubu. 

Nyimo. 

Field  beans. 

Indumba. 

Nyemba. 

Fowls. 

Inkuku. 

Ihuku. 

Eggs. 

Amaqanda. 

Mazai. 

Baskets. 

Iziia. 

Izikoko,    or   Inya- 

Mahwanda. 

Skins. 

Maganda,  or  Muka. 

mazana. 

Tobacco. 

Igwai. 

Fodya. 

Are  the  eggs  fresh  ? 

Amaqanda    amatja 

Mazai  a  tji  matsa  ? 

na? 
Are   there  chickens  A  labantwana  na  ?    A  ne  bana  ? 

inside  ? 
No ;  there  are  none.   Atji !  ka  a  labo.         A  a  nabo  ! 
Is  this  tobacco  from  Leli    gwai    eli    ka  Iyefodya  ybNyoga? 

Unyoga's?  Nyoga  na? 

This  loaf  is  bad ;  it  Lesi  isinkwa  sibi,  si  Itje  tjitjamha  tja 

stinks.  ya  nuga.  ka     ipa,    tji     no 

NUHWA. 

What  sort  of  skin  ?     Inyamazanabanina?  Muka  i  ndiyane  ? 
To  whom    does  the  Inkomo  i  ka  bani  Inombe  yandiyane  ? 

ox  belong  ?  na  ? 

It  is  my  father's.        Ika  baba.  Ndi  ya  dade 

These  pumpkins  are  Amatana  la  a  mabi.  Madanga  a  ka  ipa. 

bad. 


^     417     ) 


ENGLISH.  TKBELK.  8HUNA. 

Whose     are     these  Ainazambane  a  ka  Nzunzu     dza     ndi- 
groundnuts?  bani?  yane? 

The  sweet  reed  is  not  Iinfe  ka  i  ka  vutwa.  Ibhe  a  i  anu  ya  ibva. 
yet  ripe. 

Is  the  corn  new  ?        Amabele  amatja  na? 

Is     it    this    year's  Amabele  a  lonyaga 
corn  ?  na  ? 


It  is  com  from  the 
liole. 

It  is  weevil  eaten. 

What  sort  of  person 
are  you  to  bring 
such  com  for  sale  ? 


Get     away ! 
thrash  j'ou. 


I'll 


Amabele 

ndi. 
A  pehliwe. 
Umuntii     u    njani 

wena,    u    tenisa 

amabele  a  mabi  a 

ngaka? 
Suga,  fit  ya  gu  gu 

tjaya. 


ZWIYO  ZWITSA? 

ZWIYO  NDI  ZWA  NAOA 
NA?— Or,MAPFUNDB 
A  GORE  IRIRE  NA  ? 

a  womli-  Zwiyo  zwembu. 


If  I  had  mealies  1  Bana   be   ni    lawo 


would  sell  them  to 
this  white  man. 

Let  me  see  it. 

What  do  you  want  ? 
I  want  calico. 


umumbu,  be  iii  ya 

gu  m  tenela  lomlu- 

ngu. 
A  ge   ni  bone— or, 

Leta,  fti  bone. 
U  dina  ni  ? 
"^i  diiia  ilembu. 


What  sort  of  calico ?  Ilembu  eli  njani? 
White  calico.  Ilembu  elimhlope. 

Strong  calico.  Ilembu  eliqata. 

Red  calico.  Elibomvu. 


Blue  calico. 
Striped  calico. 

Guinea-fowl  calico. 

Spotted  calico. 

Coloured  calico. 
I  want  beads. 


Elimnyama. 
Elilamhlwazi. 

Elilitendele. 

Elilesilimela. 

Elilamabala. 

Ni  difia  ubuhlalu. 


ZWA  KA  PFUSIWA. 

U  RI  (Mr)NU  WA  KA 
TE  TJINI,  U  NO  TEN- 
GISA  NEZWIYO  ZWA 
KA  IPA  ZWINGAPA? 

Ibva,  ndo  gu  roba— 

or,  TiZA,  NDI  NO  GU 
ROBA. 
NJENE  NDA  NDI  NAT  JO 
TJIBAKWE,  NDA  RI 
WOTEXGERA  IYEYU 
MLUNGU. 

A    Ti    JO    BONA— or, 

BUZA,  NDI  BONE. 
U  NO  TSAGEI  ? 

Ndi  no  tsaga  mtje- 
GA  —  o?',    Ndi    no 

HAKA  JIUA. 
J  IRA  LA  KA  TE  TJINI  ? 

Mtjega  MTJENA. 
Mtjega  GOBVU. 
Mtjega      mshaba 

MTSUKU. 

Mtjega  mdema. 
Mtjec;a      mk.sma.n«.a 

NVOGA. 

Mtjega  wrhanga  u 

N  A  M  A  X  V  EU  KK  I-rTB. 
MTJECiA         WBNVE- 
NVEDZI. 

Mtjega  .mabarabara 
Ndi  no  tsaoa  tjuma. 

B  B 


(    418    ) 


ENGLISH.  TEBELE.  SHUNA. 

What  sort  of  beads?  Ubuhlalu  obunjani?  Tjuma   tja    ka    te 

TJINI  ? 

I  want  white  beads.  "Si    difia   ubuhlalu  Ndi  no  tsaga  tjuma 

obumhlope.  tjitjena. 

Chalk  beads.  Ubuhlalu  itambo. 

Large  beads.  {^^^  "^-j  T,uma  T,.a0Bvc. 

Red  white-eye  beads.  Ubuhlalu  obumgazi.  Tjuma  tjongazi. 
White,     with     red  Malimaduna.  Tjuma    tji   marima- 

stripes.  duna. 

White,    with     blue  Intotoviyane.  Tjuma    tji    totovi- 


stripes. 

YANE. 

Blue  beads  (lilac). 

Ubuhlalu  bujuba— 
or,  Ijuba. 

•  Tjuma  tjiba. 

Clear  red  beads. 

Ubuhlalu    obu   tw 
mlilo. 

L  Tjuma  tjimoto. 

Green  beads. 

Ibuma. 

Tjuma  ibuma. 

Pink  beads. 

Inkiwane. 

Tjuma  inkiwane. 

Big  round  beads. 

Amanxonxo. 

Tjuma  mabhe. 

A  gun. 

Umpobo. 
Umnlohlo. 

Ipfute. 

Breech  loader. 

Ipfupete,— or 

Mfunyugwa. 

Powder. 

Ubuhluiiu. 

Bung  A. 

Bag  of  powder. 

Isijumba. 

Tjijumba. 

Tin  of  powder. 

Isixina    sobuhlufiu  Tjitepa  tjo  bung  a— 

—or,  Ikankili. 

or,  Igarafa  yobux- 

Charge  of  powder. 

Igavu. 

GA. 

Ikaragb  yobunga. 

Ammunition. 

Iziposo. 
Umkamu. 

Lead. 

Mtobvu. 

Bullets. 

Inhlamvu. 

Mabara. 

Tin  of  caps. 

Umfugo  wenkohlo. 

Shot. 

Izifefe. 

A  blanket. 

Ingubo. 

Ngubo. 

A  blanket,  coloured. 

,  Isantuba,Tie  —  o/-, 

Irambagusona. 

hairy. 

Ikombese. 

Lighter  kindjStriped.  Umposwa. 

Mposwa. 

White  cotton  blanket.  Insedhlu— or,  Ibai. 

IsHEZHU— or,  Itsoro. 

Calico  sheet. 

Ingubo  yempi— or, 
Ingubo  yelembu. 

Ngubo  yomtjega. 

Strip  of  calico. 

Iqele. 
Uqoto. 

Ndaza. 

Length  of  calico. 

Square  of  calico. 

Idukwe— or,  Isibipi 

.  Tjitore — or, 

Tjipeperere. 


(    419    ) 


EKQLISH. 

TEBELE. 

8HUNA. 

Clothes. 

Iziqogo. 

Ibatje. 

Nolebatje. 

Ihanzu. 

Coat. 

Waistcoat. 

Trousers. 

Ibulukwe. 

Shirt. 

Ihembe. 

Hat. 

Ineuane. 
Izikopelo. 

Buttons. 

Brass  buttons. 

Amantiya. 

A  knife. 

Inqamu. 

Tjipanga. 

A  pipe. 

Ingiti. 

Tjinana. 

Tinder  box. 

Umlilo— or,  Umfugo 
womlilo. 

MOTO. 

Brass  wire. 

Amasofio  a  bomvu. 

MiKOKONI  MISHABA. 

Iron  wire. 

Amaso&o  amhlope. 

MiKOKONI  MITJENA. 

I  do  not  want  this.     A  fii  g^a  tandi  logn.  A  ndi  to  gu  da  ikoko 

— or,  A  NDI  DI  IKOKO. 

Leli  ilembu  11  pinda  Mtjega    uyu   u   no 
kangake.  pomba  kangana. 


How  many  times 
does  this  calico  go 
round  the  waist. 

It  does  not  meet. 


There  are  no  ends. 
It  is  too  small. 
Give     me     another 

bunch  of  beads. 
I  am  not  satisfied. 


Ea  11  hlananl 

Ka  11  bopl. 
Ea  11  lamagebe. 
Li  ncinyane. 
^1  begela  ellnye 

ihlugnzo. 
A  nl  kolwa. 


You    have    "  done  "  U  fil  dhllle. 


me. 
It  is  finished. 
Give  me  a  pair  of 

scissors. 
No!   I  do  not  give 

presents. 
Ton  are  stingy. 
I  have  not  got  that. 
These  clothes  are  old, 

(or  worn). 
Untie  the  sack  and 

pour  the  beans  into 

my  basket. 


u  pelile. 

1  tusa  Islkele. 

Atji!      A   fil 

abantu. 
U  ya  ncltjana. 
A  fil  lake. 
Lezi  iziqogo  zi  gn 

gile 


or,  A   LI   TO    SUNGA— or, 
A  U  8UNGI. 

u  dukwanb. 

Ndi  bigire  rimnwe 

IHLUGUZO. 

A  NDI  tbndb— or,  A 

NDI  KOOWA. 
Wa  NDI  DYA. 

GWA  PERA. 

Ndi  pe  isikblb. 


tusl  Gwete!    a    ndi    pe 

BANU. 
U  NO  NYIMANA. 
A  NDI  NA  KO. 
Idzodzb   IIANZU   DZA 

8HAKARA. 


Tugnlnlaumgodhla,  Sunu5Jgura  ihomo,  u 
n  tele  Indumba  dirbxyembadzako 
esljeni  saml.  muiiwanda  ranou. 


(     420     ) 


ENGLISH.  TEBELE.  SHUNA. 

Pour  it  down.  Tulula  pansi.  Durura  pasi. 

Go  home  and  come  Hamba,  u  buye  gu-  Enda  u  dzoge  ma- 
again  to-morrow  gasa,  ilafla  li  lapa  ngwana  zhuba  ri 
when   the    sun  is      (pointing).  Ri  pa  (pointing), 

there  (pointing). 

Please  put  my  things  Agu  iii  begela  izinto  Tjijo  ndi  bigira  zwi- 
awaj'  for  me,  I  am  zami,  fii  ya  dhlula.  nu  zwangu  ndi  tja 
going  further  on.  pinda. 

Please  mend  my  gun  A  gu  fii  lufiisela  Tjijo  ndi  natsidzira 
for  me.  ^  umpobo  wami.  ipfuti  yangu. 

I  have  brought  my  N"!  letile  umpobo  Nda  buza  ipfuti 
gun ;  if  you  will  wami,  nxa  u  lufi-  yangu,  guti  wa  i 
mend  it  1  will  give  isile,  ni  za  gu  gu  natsidza,  ndo  gu 
you  this  sheep.  nigelaizinyaiiele.     pa  mbudzana  iyo- 

YB. 

I  do  not  know  how  A  ni  gu  azi.  A  ndi  (gu)  zibi. 

to. 
The  man  who  knows  Umuntu  o  gwaziyo  Munu  u  no  gu  ziba, 

{i.e.  mends  guns)      u  hlezi  lapaya.  u  gere  ikoko— (or, 

lives  over  there.  panu  paya). 

Here  are  your  things,  Nanzi  izinto    zako,  Ezo     zwinu    zwizo, 

give  me  my  cow.        iiipeinkomoyami.     ndi      pe     inombe 

yangu. 
It  is  ten  days   ago  Se    gu  izinsuku  zi  A  ba   mazhuba  igu- 

since     you     took      litjumi  u  zi  teiiile      mi  wa  zwi  teJJga 

these  things.  lezi  izinto.  izwozwi  zwinu. 

I  never  give  back  a  A  ni  ze  gu  buyisela  A  ndi  ti  nda  dzogi- 

thing  once  bought,      into  i  teniweyo.         sera    zwinu   zwa 

tbngewa. 
The  beast  was   not  Inkomo  a  i  be  fio-  Inombe  a  i  bi  yangu. 

mine.  gwami. 

The    owner    is    not  Umnini   iyo   ka    a  Mwene  \vayo  a   to 

satisfied,  kolwa.  da. 

That  is  your   busi-  Umlandu  wako.         Inamu  iyo  i yoyo— or, 

ness.  In  AM  I'  yako. 


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SECTION  5. 
OF  THE  HOUSE,  COOKING,   ETC'. 

BNOLISH.  TEBELE.  8HUNA. 

Sweep  the  house  and  Tanyela   indiilu    u  Tswaira      imwa      u 

smear  with  dung      sinde    lobulonwe      dzire  nedobe  yo- 

onlJ^  bodwa.  ga. 

Smear  lightl3^         •   Sinda  kancinvane.     Dzira  kadukwana. 
Get     antheap     and  Tata  isiduli  lohulo-  Tora  tjuru  nedobe 

dung  together.  nwe  u  hlananise.       u  shanganise. 

Do  not  smudge  the  Li  na  bo  gn  ona  ogu  Mu  si  poromqli  gu- 

whitewash.  mhlope.  tjena. 

Sweep  outside  also.     Tanyela    njalo   fia-  Tswaira  kakare  qu- 

pandhle.  zhe. 

Scrape  up  the  rubbish  Kncula  izibi    u    zi  Para  mar  ara  u  pise. 

and  burn  it.  tiise. 

Put     the      rubbish  Tela  izibi  katjana.    Djra  marara  kurb. 

down  far  away. 
Do  not  put  it  just  in  Mnsa  ugu  tela  esa-  Rega  u  si  dire  pa 

the  gateway.  nweni.  misubo. 

Sweep    nicely     and  Tanyela  gahle  andu-  Tswaira  zwa  ka  na- 

then    spread    my      bana  u    andhlale      ka  ndiko  u  ware 

bed.  icansi  lami.  bonde  rangu. 

Spread  my  blankets  Caya  ingubo  zami.     Niga  ngubo  dzangu. 

to  air. 
Wash  these  clothes  Kezisaamalembula.  Ngudza  majira  iwo- 

(calico).  WA. 

Wring    the    clothes  Kama  iziqoqo  o  zi  Swina    hanzu    izwa 

you  have  washed      kezileyo,  u    caye      ngudza,  u  nige  pa 

and  hang  them  in      elafieni  zi  ome.  zhuba  zi  omb. 

the    sunshine    to 

dry. 
This  calico  is  wet.      Leli  lembulimanzi.  Mtjega     eyu     mu- 

NYORO. 

Make  some  coffee  Fega  ikofe  egruseni  Big  a  ikofb  mangwa- 
early  every  morn-  insuku  zonKe,  u  nana  mazhuba  osb 
ing  and  bring  me      fii  natise.  u  ndi  MiJwiSE. 

some. 

Get  me  some  water,  ^i  telela  amanzi  fii  Ndi  dirira  mvuba, 
I  want  to  wash.  yo  geza.  ndi  no  o  noura. 

Clean  the  boots.  Esula  amanyatelo.    Bushiga  haSgu. 

There  is  no  water.      Amanzi  ka  a  ko.        Mvura  a  i  mo— or,  a 

RI  PO. 


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ENGLISH.  TEBELE.  SHUNA. 

Gk>  and  fetch  some.     Hamba  yoka  amanzi.ENDA  u  tjere  m vura  . 
Pour  the  water  off  Cefia  amanzi  uguba  Mimina  vura  guba  i 

that    it    may    be      a  be  mahle.  be  mbuyana. 

clear. 
Pour    out    the   hot  Tela  amanzi  a  tji-  Dira  vura  i  no  pisa. 

water.  sayo. 

The    water   is    hot  Amanzi  a  ya  bila  Vura  i  no  bira  ngu- 

now.  katesi.  benu. 

Fill  both  vessels.        Cwalisa  izija  zom-  Zharisa  dzidya 

bili.  dzose. 

Wash  these  vessels.    Hlanzisa  izija  lezi.    ;S^gudza     dzidya     i- 

DZODZB. 

Wipe  them  well.        Zi  esula  guhle.  Bushiga  zibuyana. 

Do  not  carry   fire ;  Yegela    ugu    pata  Rega  gu  bata  moto, 

you  will  burn  the      umlilo,  u    za  gu      u  no  o  pisa  musha. 

place  down.  tjisa  umuzi. 

Gather    some     fire-  Teza  inkuni.  Tsaga  huni. 

wood. 
Chop  some  firewood.  Banda  inkuni.  Pazura  huni. 

Bring  that  pot.  Lata  imbiza  leyo.      Buza  ihari  iyo. 

The  pot  is  boiling ;  Imbiza    i    si    bila  Hari  a  bira,  buya  u 

come  and  cook.  woza  u  pege.  bige. 

Put  it  in  the  pot.       Faga  embizeni.  Is  a  m(u)  hari. 

Make  haste  and  cook.  Peganini  masinyane.TjiMBiDZANi  gu  biga. 
Remove    that     pot  Opula   imbiza  leyo  Bur  a  hari,  inyama  i 

from  the  fire,  the      (emlilweni)      in-      no  tswa. 

meat  is  burning.         yama  i  ya  tjela. 
What  is  this  in  the  Gu    ini    logu    ogu  Tjini  itjotjb  tji  ri 

pot.  sembizeni.  mu  hari. 

Slaughter   a  sheep,  Hlaba    imvu,    u    i  Baya  hwai  u  i  viye, 

skin  it,  and  stretch     hlinze  u  betele  isi-      u      ndo     komera 

out  the  skin.  koko  sayo.  iganda  rayo. 

Chop  off  the  ribs  of  Hlahlela    imbambo  Tema    mbabvu    dzb- 

the  sheep,  and  cook     zemvu,  u  zi  pege      hwai,  u  bige  zwa 

them  nicely.  ^  gahle.  ka  naka. 

Roast  me  some  meat.  Ni  osela  inyama.       Ndi  g  otjera   inya- 
ma. 
The  meat  is  not  yet  Ka  i  ka  vutwa  in-  A  yanu  (=i  anu)  ya 

cooked.  yama.  ibva  inyama. 

It  is  done  (cooked).     Gu  vutiwe.  Dza  ibva. 

Put  a  little  salt  in  Tela    itjwai    enya-  Dira  munyu  mu  nya- 

the  meat.  meni,    li    be    lu-      ma  u  be  shomana. 

twana. 


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The    meat    is    <;:one 

bad. 
When      you     come 

back      from     the 

river,  cook  for  the 

dogs. 
Knead  the  bi*ead. 
They     are     making 

butter. 
Skim  the  cream. 
Put  it  down. 
Put  it  there. 
Pour  (it)  altogether 

(ar,  into  one  place). 
Carrj'    it    carefully, 

you  will  break  (it). 
Take  this  skin  and 

prepare  it  for  me 

nicely. 
Give  me  to  drink. 
It  smells  nice. 

I  do  not  like  other 
boys  sitting  at  our 
fire. 


TEBELE. 

Inyama  i  bolile. 

Nxa  u  buy  ay  0  em- 
fnleni,  u  bo 
pegele  izinja. 

Cuba  isinkwa. 

Ba  ya  pehla  ama- 

CODO. 

Ongfula  ulaza. 
Bega  pansi. 
Bega  lapo. 
Tela  endawonye. 

Pata  eahle,  u  za  gn 

apula. 
Tata  isikoko  lesi,  u 

ni  tjugele  gahle. 

^i  natisa. 

6u  (ya)  nuga  mna- 
ndi. 

A  iii  tandi  abanye 
abafana  ba  hlale 
emlilweni  wetu. 


SHUNA. 

Inyama  ya  bora. 

GUTI  WA  buya  gu 
KWIZI,  U  DZI  BiaiRB 
IMHA. 

Kanya  tjamha. 

Ba  no  PUSHIGA  MAFU- 

TA. 
GUBUNURA  RUBOMBO. 
BiGA  PASI. 
ISA  PAPO. 
DiRA  PANU  PAMNW^ 

Bada  ZWA  KA   NAKA, 

U  NO  O  VUNA. 
Tor  A    GUGUTA    IRORI, 

r  NDI  SUGIRE  ZIBU- 

YANE. 

Ndi  mSwisa. 

ZWI  NO  NUHWA  ZWA 
KA  NAKA. 

A  NDI  TO  DI  BAMffWB 
BARISANA,  BA  GITIB 
MU  MOTA  WEDU. 


SECTION  6. 
OF  THE  BODY  AND  SICKNESS. 


BKOLISH.  TKItRI.K.  SHUNA. 

I  am  in  trouble,  sir !  ^i  dubegile  mnali !  Nda        tambudziga 

MNALI  ! 

What  is  wrong  with  U  dujwa  ini  ?  U  no  tambudziwei  ? 

you? 
I  am  sick.  Ni  ya  gula.  Ndi  no  owara. 

I  feel  weak  to-<lay.     Lamuhla   umzimba  Nasi    mbiri    wanoit 

wami  u    butaga-      minyoronyoro. 

taga. 


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KNGLI8H.                                          TEBELE. 

SUUNA. 

I  beg  some  medicine,  ^i  ya  kulega  umuti.NDi  nokumbira  muti 

— 0/',  Ndi  no  nama- 

TA    UNTI. 

My  children  are  sick.  Ni  gulelwa  iiabant- 

Ndi    no    gwarigwa 

wana. 

NABANA. 

I  ask  for  (medicine)  Ki  ya  m  celela  um- 

NdI   no  M  KUMBIRIKA 

for  my  wife.                fazi  wami. 

>IKADZI  WANGU. 

She  is    "  sick   unto  U  ya  gula,  ii  pelile. 

U      NO      GWARA      WA 

death." 

PER  A. 

She  is  dead.                 U  file. 

Wa  fa. 

Is  she  buried  ?             U  lahliwe  na  ? 

Wa  rashiwa? 

No !  (but)  she  is  very  Atji  !     u    ya    gula 

GWETE  !  U  NO  GWARA 

sick.                            sibili. 

GWAZO. 

What  has  made  you  U  cagiswa  ini  ? 

Wa    ka    kondisiwa 

(so)  thin  ? 

NENI? 

What  is  the  matter  U  bulawa  ini  na  ? 

U        NO        GWADZIWA 

with  you? 

NENI?  —  or,    IT    NG 

GWARA  NEI? 

A  person   has   both  Umuntu  wa  apnga 

MUNU  WA  KA   VUNIGA 

(his)  feet  broken.      ^  inyawo  zombili. 
The  "spirits"  have  Ni   bnlawa    iiama- 

MAGUMBO  MABIRI. 

NdI       BUR  AIWA        MI- 

made  me  sick.           ^  dhlozi. 

DZIMO. 

I  am  ill  in  the  sto-  Ni  bulawa  isisu — 

Ndi     (no)     BURAIWA 

mach.                           or,  S'i  lesisu. 

NOMTUMBU — or,  NdI 

NOMTUMBU. 

List  of  some  Diseases. 

ENGLISH.                                         TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Small  pox.                  Isikwalipane. 

Inumba,      Inombana- 

Tjikwangwa. 

Measles.                      Isimufiumuiiwana. 

Indinindi. 

Leprosy.                       Isidiliga. 

„        varieties  of  Amapeli.    Amafusi. 
Syphilis.        )             <  Isijoli. 
Gonorrhoea.  J             (  Injovele. 
Sores— skin   disease  Izilonda. 

Maronda. 

or  simple  sores. 

Scabies  (itch).              Impuza. 
Fever  (or  chill).           Umkuhlane. 

Imezi. 

BUGWERE. 

Diarrhoea.                    Umtjego. 

Mpazhu. 

Dysentery.                  Huda  igazi. 

Epilepsy.                    Tsitutwana. 

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ENGLISH.  TBBl 

Giddiness.  Isiyezi. 

Intestinal  woims.       Izilo. 
Cou^'h.  Upepa. 

A    disease     of     the  In-gupane. 
rectum. 


8HUNA. 
TjIJIRIMA. 
DZIPUGA. 

Ikoshoro. 


I  cough  and  do  not 

rest. 
I  do  not  sleep. 
I  do  not  now  know 

it  (sleep). 
I  vomit. 
I  bleed  at  the  mouth. 

I  have  diarrhoea. 

I  am  constipated. 

My  child  is  burnt. 

He   is  at   home,  he 

cannot  (come). 
I  have  an  abscess. 
It  throbs. 

I  have  the  toothache. 
I  have  a  headache. 

Does    the    medicine 
do  you  any  good  ? 
Are  you  better? 


^i  ya  kwehlela  a  &i  Ndi  no  kosha  a  ndi 

tuli.  NYARARA, 

A  fii  lali  ubutofio.     A  ndi  rari  hope. 
A  ni  sa  ba  azi.  A  ndi  tja  dzi  dzibi. 


I 


i  ya  hlanza. 

i  opa  igazi  emlon- 

yeni. 
Ni  ya  huda— o/\  Ni 

yatje^a, 
Ni   banjiwe,   ^    fti 

pumeli — oi\  Ni  qi- 

nelwe,  a  ni  pumeli, 
Umtanami  u  tjile. 

U    sekaya.    ii    ya 
„  ahlnlega. 
Ni  loduma. 
Lu  ya  futa. 
Lu  ya  qaqamba. 
Ji  bulawa  izinyo. 
Ni  kwelwa  ikanda. 

Umuti  u  ya  ngena 

na? 
U  ya  gnla  njefiogu- 

qala  na  ? 


How  are  you  to-day?  TJ    njani    lamuhla 

g^we? 
Are  you  well  ?  U  sa  hamba  na  ? 

Yes!  I  am  well.         Ye !  fti  sa  hamba, 

How  can  I  be  well  ?  0 !    ^i  hamba  pi  ? 

(  =  1  am  not  well). 
I  am  pretty  well. 


He  hung  himself. 


Ni  ya  hamba  kanci- 

nyane. 
Wa  zibopela. 


Ndi  no  fpa. 

Ndi  no  bva  maropa 

PAMROMO. 

Ndi  no  pazha. 

Ndi  manigwa  a  ndi 
endi  gu  nzhe. 

MfJWANANGU     WA 

TSWA. 
U    Rl   GUMUSHA    U   NO 

KWONECiWA. 

Ndi  nembonje. 

i  no  pfuta. 

i  no  paruga. 

Ndi  nezino. 

Ndi  no  gwara  nom- 

SORO. 

Unti  u  no  njina  ? 
u  tja  gwara  so  gu 

TANG  A?   (so  GU  =  SB 
UGU).     . 

Wa  tetjini  nasi? 

u  tja  gwenda  ? 
Eva  !  ndi  tja  gwbn- 

da. 
Ndi  GWENDA  pi  ? 

NdO    GWENDA    KADU- 
KWANA. 

Wa  ka  zwisufioiRA. 


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List  of  the 

more  imjyortant  Parts  of  t?ie  Body. 

ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

8HUNA. 

Body. 

Umzimba. 

Mbiri. 

Head. 

Ikanda. 

MSORO. 

Crown  of  head. 

Inkanda. 

Hair  on  head. 

Unwele. 

Mavudzi. 

Hair  on  body. 

Uboya. 

BUKUSI. 

Beard,  whiskers. 

Indevu. 

Ndebvu. 

Ear. 

Indhlebe. 

NZEBE. 

Eye. 

Ilihlo  (2)1.  amehlo). 

Ziso  ipl.  Meso). 

Nose. 

Impmnulo. 

MiNO. 

Forehead. 
Countenance. 

Ubuso. 

Imazha. 

Mouth. 

Umlomo. 

Mromo. 

Tooth. 

Izinyo     (pi.    ama- 

zinyo). 
Izinsini. 

.  ZiNO  ipl.  Meno). 

Gums. 

Masini. 

Inyama  yamazinyo 

Tongue. 

Ulimi. 

*  RURIMI. 

Neck. 

Intamo. 

MUTSIPA. 

Nape  of  neck. 

TJmsundulo. 

Mtjira. 

Back  of  body. 

Umhlandhla. 

MSANA. 

Spine. 

Umgogodhla. 

MSHONGOSHONGO. 
MZONGOSA. 

Breast  (female). 

Ibele. 

IZAMU. 

Chest. 

Isifuba. 

Tjifuba. 

Armpit. 

Ikwapa. 

Iabha. 

Shoulder,  top  of. 

Ihlombe. 

Ipfudzi. 

„        and  arm. 

Umkono. 

Arm. 

Ingalo. 

RUBOKO. 

Forearm. 

Ugalu. 
Idololwane. 

RUBOKO. 

Elbow. 

Igogora. 

Hand. 

Isandhla. 

RUBOKO. 

Finger. 

XJmunwe. 

MufJwE. 

Thumb. 

Isitupa. 

Tjikukurare. 

Nail. 

Uzipo. 

RUNZARA. 

Throat.        ) 
Windpipe.  ] 

Umpimbo. 

Ikurokuro. 

Larynx. 

Iqoqoqo. 

Ikurokuro. 

Lung. 
Heart. 

Ipapu. 
Inhliziyo. 

Bapu. 

MOYO. 

Rib. 

Ubambo. 

Mbabvu. 

Liver. 

Isibindi. 

Tjiropa. 

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ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SHUNA. 

Gall  bladder. 

Inyono. 

Stomach. 

Isisn. 

Mtu^bu. 

Navel, 

Inkaba. 

Iguvu. 

Bowels. 

Amatumbu. 

Mabura. 

Waist  (and  hip). 

Ukalo. 

Tjibunu. 

Hip-joint. 

Inqulu. 

Bladder. 

Isinye. 

Buttocks. 

Isibunu. 

Mapato. 

Legs. 

Imilenzi. 

Tjidzwa. 

Knee. 

Idolo. 

Ibvi. 

Foot. 

Unvawo. 
Isihlagala. 

Igumbo. 

Ankle. 

Igogora. 

Iqagala. 

Tjitsimu. 

Heel. 

Isitende. 

Tjitsino. 

Toe. 

Izwane. 

TjikuSwe. 

SECTION  7. 
OF  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


ENGLISH. 

Has  the  moon 

changed  ? 

No,  it  has  not  yet 
changed. 

When  will  it  change? 

When  will  it  die  ? 

It  changed  yester- 
day. 

It  is  dark  (i.e.  not 
visible)  to-day. 

It  is  still  there  (i.e. 
still  visible). 

I  saw  it  there 
(pointing)  this 
morning  (i.e.  just 
before  the  sun 
rose). 

Cry  with  which  the 
new  moon  is 
greeted. 


TEBELE. 

Inyana    i    twasile 

na? 
Atji,  ka  i  ka  twasi. 

I  ya  gu  twasa  nini  ? 
I  ya  gu  fa  nini  ? 
Ya  twasa  izolo. 

Lamuhla  imnyama. 

I  sa  hlezi,  i  kona. 

fla  i    bona   lapa— 
eguseni. 


IkoUwe!" 


SHUNA. 
MWEDZI  WA  GARA  ? 

GWETE,  A    U  ANIT   WA 

GARA. 
U  NO  O  GARA  RINI  ? 
U  NO   O  FA  RINI  ? 
Wa  GARA  ZHVRO. 

Nasi  u  ri  dema. 

u  tji  gere,  u  tji  po. 

Nda  u  bona  papa— 
mangwanana. 


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EN&LISH.  TEBELB.  8HUNA. 

It  is  waxing.  I  ya  kula.  U  no  kura. 

It  is  waning.  I  ya  selwa.  U  no  jigwa. 

It  is  full  moon  to-  Lamuhla  i  dilifiene.  Nasi     u     nomtjena 
day.  MKURU. 

It  is  very  warm  out-  Qtn  kudumele  fiapa-  Gu  no  jiya  nasi. 

side.  ndhle. 

This   close  weather  Lesi  isikudumezi  si  Gu    jiya    gwa    ndi 

takes  the  life  out      ya  iii  bulala.  buraya. 

of  me. 
It  is  cold.  Gu  makaza.  Gu  no  pota. 

There  is  frost.  Gu  leligwa.  Gu  nembaba. 

The  sun  is  hot  to-  liana  li  ya  tjisa  la-  Zhuba    ri    no    pisa 

day.  muhla— or,  Ilafia      nasi-— or,  Zhuba  ri 

li  balele  lamuhla.      no  jiya  nasi. 
Wliat  sort  of  weather  Amayezi  lea  njani?  Makore    a    ka    tb 

is  this  ?  TJINI  IWOWA  ? 

(It  is)  only  cold.         Amakaza  odwa.         Mbaba     yoga  —  or, 

Tjando  tjoga. 
There  are  no  clouds.  A  gu  lamayezi.  A  gu  namakore. 

It  has  cleared  off.        Se  ffu  sile.  Gwa  dza  (or  ja). 

Is  it  going  to  rain  ?    Izulu  li  kona  na  ?      Mvura  i  ri  po  ? 
No !  there  is  no  rain.  Atji,  ka  li  ko.  Gwete  !  a  i  po. 

The      clouds      are  Amayezi  a  ya  pehla  Makore  a    no    siga 

gathering  for  rain,      izulu.  vura. 

It  will  rain  in  the  Li  za  gu  na  entam-  I  no  na  madekwe. 

afternoon.  bama. 

Has  it  rained  at  your  Li  nile  ekaya  gini  Ya  na  ganye  gwen- 

place?  na?  .yu? 

It  has.  La  na.  Ya  na. 

It  rained  hard,  the  La   na   kakulu    la  Ya  na  gwazo-gwazo, 

water  ran  along.         keleza.  ya  erera. 

No !  it  only  drizEled.  Atji,  la  kiza  nje.        Ai !  ya  nyanyaidza. 
It    thundered    and  Izulu  la  duma  la  na  Vura  ya  tinira  ya 

rained  heavily.  kakulu.  na  gwazo-gwazo. 

It    rained    tremen-  La  na  kakulu  sibili,  Ya  na  gwazo-gwazo, 

dously,  we    could      umvimbi.  ya  ka  ita  mivum- 

not  go  out.  Bi. 

He   was   born    this  Wa  zalwa  lonyaga.    Wa    ka    zwargwa 

year.  kore  rire. 

She  was  born    last  Wa     zalwa     enya-  Wa    ka     zwargwa 
year.  genye.  makenye  —  or^ 

Wa     ka     zwargwa 
makore  rimnwb. 


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ENOLISII,  TKHKI-H.  SHUMA. 

I   will  go  the  year  iJi  za  gu  ya  oninya-  Ndo   o  enda  makb- 
after  next.  ga  munye.  nyula. 

I  will  go  at  the  turn  ffi  za  gu  ya  gwe-  Ndo  o  enda  ouoara 
of  the  year.  twasa         gwom-      gwekorb. 

nyaga. 

I  will  go  this  present  Ki  za  gu  ya  iia  le  Ndo  o  enda  no  uno 
month.  inyafia  i  pezulu.        mwedzi  u  ri  zhe- 

ZHUGWI. 

I  saw  him  yesterday.  Na  m  bona  izolo.       Nda  ka  m  bona  ne- 

ZHURO. 

I  saw  him  last  month,  ^a  m  bona  na  leyo  Nda  m  bona  nb  ho- 
inyatla  i  fileyo.  huya  mwedzi  wa 

KA  FA. 

I     saw     him     four  ^a  m  bona  se   gu  Nda     ka     m     bona 

months  ago.  ^  izinyaiia  ezi  ne.         mwedzi  ya  be  mina, 

I    am    going    next  Ni  za  gn  ya  fie  za 

month.  gu  twasa  inyafia. 

He    was    born    the  Wa    zalwa   fia    lo-  Wa     ka     zwargwa 

year  the  impi  went     wana      umnyaga      nehohuya     igorb 

to  Tjibi.  impi    i    ye    gwo      hondo     enda     ka 

Tjibi.  Tjibi. 

He  was  bom  in  the  Wa  zalwa  ehlobo.      Wa     ka    zw^argwa 

summer.  zhizha. 

He  is  dead  {lit.  "he  is  Wa  ya  gwabanefii.    Wa  ka  enda  gu  ban- 

^ne  over  to  the  zni. 

majority  "). 
He  died  long  ago.       Kade  wa  fa.  Wa  ka  fa  tjinga  (or 

NTORO). 

He  died  (last)  winter.  Wa  fa  ebusiga.  Wa  ka  fa  tjirimo. 

He   died    (last)    au-  Wa  fa  egwindhla.      Wa  ka  fa  mapebhb. 

tumn. 
He    died  when    we  Wa  fa  se  gu  vunwa  Wa  ka  fa  zwa  tji- 

rea|)ed    the    year      amabele     enyaga      gwa  zwivo  mage- 

bef ore  last.  munye  (omnyaga      nyula. 

munye). 
He  died  when   tlie  Wa  fa  amabele  a  se  Wa  ka  fa  zwiyo  zwi 

com  was  so  high.       ngaga.  tji  zingapa. 

He  died    when    we  Wa  fa  se  gu  linywa.  Wa  ka  fa  gu  rimi- 

were  digging.  wa  zwiyo. 

He   died  when  the  Wa  fa  se  gu  hlan-  Wa  ka  fa  zwa  dza- 

com  was  sowed.  yelwa.  riwa  zwiyo. 

He  died    when    we  Wa    fa   amabele    e  Wa  ka  fa  zwa  sha- 

weeded  the  com.         hlagulwa.  ougwa  zwiyo. 


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ENGLISH.  TEnFI  E 

ning  to  flowed  *'  w  ta  nemimba. 

He  was  here  some  Wa  e  kona  se   gu  Wa  ka  hi  po  a  b« 

^'^'^^-  pa  ne-or,  Sa  qeda      i  ka  be  aiina. 

mi^       .„    ^  _  myana  za  ba  ne. 

They  will  stay  two  Ba  ya  gu  hlala  ama- 

fv^!'!,-*^"^   ^^  ^^     lanamabiliba(ya 

the  third.  gu)  hamba  na  lo- 

TTTi,      J.:.,  butatu. 

When  did  he  arrive  ?  Wa  figa  nini  na « 
ile  wiU  arrive  now.    U  za  gu  figa  katesi. 


They  have  just  ar- 
rived. 


Banoogaramazuba 

MABIRI,     BA    NO    (o) 
ENDA   RE   NATU  (or, 

nere  tatu). 
Wa  ka  swiga  rini  ? 

U  NO  O  SWIGA   ZWINU 
—  or,     U     NO      MBO 


•D  ,  «  SWIGA  ZWINU. 

Ba  sandu  gu  figa  BAxjANGuswioA-or, 
jor,  Nkona  ba  ya      Ba  tja  mbo  swiga 

rife°"  before  sun-  Wa  figa  ilafta  li  fia  Wa    swiga    huba  . 

At  sunrise.  IlKpima.  ZnuBTRfBUDr' 

Ear  y;  he  cattle  not  E^neAj^^o  zi  uTZ^wTsTtio.^, 


yet  out. 
Forenoon. 


Midday. 
Afternoon 


Late   in 
noon. 
Sunset. 
The  gloaminc: 
Night  ^ 


fia  ka  pumi.  dzi  sanu  dza  buda. 

Eguseni  emini.  Masikati    ya    man- 

«      .     .  GWANANA. 

Emmi.  Masikati. 

JLmini  yentambana.  Masikati  ya  made- 

the   after-  Intambama.  MaSwe. 


Li  tjonile. 
Gusihlwa. 
Ubusuku. 


Ra  bira. 
gwa  swipa. 

BUSIKU. 


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List  of  the  Months  {Moons)  according  to  the  Tebele  Reckoning. 
Autumn.    Ugrwindhla. 


Ulilolanja. 

Umpiinbito. 

Umabasa. 

Winter.    ITbusiga. 
Inkwekwezi. 
Uhlanula. 
Intulikazi. 

Spring.    Isilimo. 
Incwabakazi. 
Umpandula. 
Umfumfu. 

Summer.     Ihlobo. 
Ulwezi. 
Indidazana. 

Uzibandhela. 
Umpalazana. 


Abundance  of  green  food. 
Corn  beginning  to  ripen. 
Cold  :  fires  in  huts. 


Com  ripe.    Pleiades  and  Orion  not  visible. 
Harvest  moon ;  trees  bare. 
Threshing;  windy. 

Beer  moon.    Early  trees  budding. 

Begin  to  dig. 

Digging.    All  trees  budding. 

Weeding. 

King's  moon ;  introduced  every  third  year 
for  the  purpose  of  rectifjdng  the  Calendar. 
Little  dance  held  at  end  of  this  month. 
Great  dance  held  at  full  moon. 


SECTION  8. 


ENOLI8B. 

I  am  here. 
I  was  there  yester- 
day. 
I  was  not  yet  there. 

I  was  not  there. 
You  were  here. 
He  is  here. 
He  was  here. 
He  was  then  here. 
We  were  not  here. 
Are  you  there  ? 
He  is  not  here. 


I^i  kona. 

Be  &i  kona  izolo. 

Be  !ii  fia  ka  bi  ko. 

Be  fii  lie  ko. 
Wa  u  kona. 
U  kona. 
Wa  e  kona. 
Wa  e  se  kona. 
Sa  si  fie  ko. 
U  Be  kona  na  ? 
Kaako. 


8HUNA 

Ndi  ri  po. 
Nda    ndi    ri 

ZHURO. 

Nda  ndi  sanu 

BA  PO. 

Nda  ndi  si  po. 
Wa  ka  u  ri  po. 

U  RI  PC. 

Wa  ka  u  ri  PC. 
Wa  ka  a  tji  po 
Ta  ka  ti  81  po. 
U  tji  po  ? 

A  A  PO. 


PO      1- 


NDA 


(  432  ) 


ENGLISH.  TEBELE.  SHUNA. 

Where   is  he?— or,  U  na  pi  na?  U  Ri  pi  ? 

where  art  thou  ? 
(Once  upon  a  time)  Gwa  gu  kona. 

there  was.  ^r    ,  v  o 

Where      are      you  U  ya  fiapi  ?  U  n(o)  enda  pi  .'' 

Wher^did  you  go  ?    Wa  ya  napi  ?  Wa  ka  enda  pi  ? 

Where  do  you  come  Li  vela  fiapi  na?  Mu  no  bva  pi  i 

from  ? 

I  am  going  home.       Ni  y(a)  ekaya.  Ndi  no  (ndo)    enda 

GU  MUSHA. 

I  went  there.  Na  ya  kona.  Nda  ka  enda  ko. 

We  come  from  there.  Si  vela  kona.  To  (=ti  no)  bva  ko. 

Let  us  go !  A    si   hambe  —  or,  A  ti  ende. 

Hambani  si  hambe. 
Make  haste,  let  us  Pafiisani  si  hambe.    Tjimbidzani     a     ti 

go  I  ende. 

Let  them  go !  A  ba  hambe.  A  ba  ende. 

Where  are  you  go-  Gu  hanjwa  pi.  GU:  no  endiwa  pi? 

ing  ?         "^ 
He  just  hit  me.  Wa   piga  fiogu   fii  Wa  ngo  ndi  roba  ze. 

tiaya  nje. 
I  did  not  hit  him.       A  ni  m  tjayana.         A  ndi  sa  m  roba. 
Ha '.you  deny  it.  you  Au!   u  ya  piga!  u  Au!  u  no  nCxO  dayo, 

did  hit  him.  m  tjayile.  wa  m  roba.  • 

Good  day !  Sa  gu  bona !  Ta  gu  bona  ! 

Sa  li  bonani  (p?.)       Ta  mu  bona  (pZ.). 
Good   bye !    (spoken  Sala  guhle !  Tsara  zibuyana  ! 

by  the  one  going).  Salani  guhle !  {pl^)    Tsarai       zibuyana  ! 

{pl-) 
Good  bye !    (spoken  Hamba    guhle,     or  Enda  zibuyana.  En- 
by  the  one  stay-      Hambage.  da  zo. 

ing).  Hambani  guhle  {pi.)  Endai  zibuyana  {pL) 

When      will      you  U  za  gu  za  nini  ?        U  no  o  buya  rini  ? 

come  ?  ^ 

I  ought  to  go  to-day.  Ni  fanele  ugu  ham-  Nda  ndi  ndo   enda 

ba  lamhla.  nasi. 

I  would  have  gone  Be  ni  za  gu  hamba  Nda  ndi  obnda  nasi, 

to-day— or,  I  was      lamuhla.  —or,  Nda  ndi  tji 

about  to  go  to-day.  ti  ndo  enda  nasi. 

I  was  going  to-day.  Be  ni  hamba  lamhla.  Nda  ndi  enda  nasi, 

but  he  came.  kodwa     wa    figa     koga  ka  {or,  wa) 

yena.  swiga  iye. 


(  433  ) 


ENGLISH. 

I  never  went  again. 

He    began     to     go 

there. 
Why  do  you  not  go  ? 


It  is  I  only. 


TKBELK. 

A  fii  zafia  fit  sa 

kona. 
Wa    aala    wa 

(fia)tona. 
U   hlalelani   u 

hambi. 


Nimi     nedwa  — 

Imi  nedwa. 
Si  babili. 
Lo  nowa  iiapi? 


SHUNA. 
ya  A    NDI    GO    TI     ZEKDA 
OKO. 

ya  Wa    ka   tanga    wa 

EX  DA  (0)K0. 

na  Wa    garireni    u  si 

ENDB — or,  U  NO 
GAREI  U  SINGA  FAM- 
BI. 

ot\  Ndimi  ndocia. 


There  are  two  of  us. 
Where     does     that 

(person)  belong  ? 
Where  is  he  ?  \  tt  ««  «;  7 
Where  art  thou?  1  Una  pi? 
I  have  not  seen  him  A  ni  m  bonana. 

—or,  I  did  not  see 

him. 
I  saw  him  over  there.  Na  m  bona  lapaya. 


Go  and  see ! 
What  do  you  see  ? 
I    do  not  see    any- 
thing. 
You  have  good  eyes. 
We  can  see  far. 


U  bona  ni  f 
A  fii  boni  iluto. 

U  lamehlo  amade. 
Amebic    etu    a   ya 
bona  katjana. 


Tl  RI   BABIRI. 

Uyo  ndi  wepi? — or, 
Iyeyu  ndi  wapi  ? 

Uri  PI? 

A  NDI  NA  OtJ  M  BONA 
— or,  A  NDI  SA  M 
BONA. 

Nda    m    bona    PAYA 

{or,  A  RI  KOKO). 

Enda  u  no  o  bona. 
TJ  NO  bone  ni  ? 
A  ndi  bone  tjinu. 

A  NDI  NA  si  da  bona. 

U  NO  meso  marefu. 
Meso  edit  a  no  bona 

(ZI  Rl)  Kl^RE. 


How  many  children  Abantwana      bake 
have  you  ?  ba  ngake  ? 

What  size  is   your  Umntwana  wake  u 

child  ?  neaga  nani  na  ? 

(Natives  know  nothing  of  ago). 
So  big !  (showing).     U  ngaga ! 
So  small !  (showing).  U  nganana! 
He  is  like  his  father.  U  fana  loyise. 

Where  was  he  bom  ?  Wa  zalelwa  pi  ? 
When      were     you  Wa  zalwa  nini  na  ? 
born  ? 


Bana       bako      (ba 

NGANA   (or,  BANGA- 
PANI)  ? 
MiJWANA      WAKO     U 
NGAPA  NI  ? 

U  NGAPA ! 
U  NGAPANANA ! 
Wa     ka    FANA    BABA 
(or,  DADE). 

Wa  k  a  zwariowa  pi  ? 

Wa  ka  zariwa  rini 
—or,  Wa  ka  zwa- 
riowa rini  ? 


K   F 


(     434    ) 


E^'GLI8H. 

Lend  me  vour  knife. 


The  knife  is  blunt. 
It  is  sharp. 
I  am  a  poor  man.    I 
have  nothing. 


You  have  cattle. 
You     have     many 
cattle  indeed ! 


S^i  bolegele  inqamu 
yako. 

Inqamu  i  butundu. 
Gu  {or  i)  bukali. 
Ki  numyafia,  a  ni 
laluto. 


U  lenkomo. 
Inkomo  yako  zineiii 
sibili ! 


Their     number    (is  Ubunefii  bazo ! 

amazing). 
I  have  none. 
He     is     rich ;     his 

property    is    very 

great. 
I  greeted  you,  why 

are  you  silent  ? 


A  &i  laze. 

U   fuyile,   impahla 
zake  zinefii. 

'^2i   gu   binelela  u 
tulelani  ? 


What's  the  news  ? 
There  is  no  news  ! 


Indaba  ? 

A  gu  landaba. 


Ni  bulewe  lipaiio. 
Ki  lambile. 
m  omele  (amanzi). 
U  va  nata  njefia  in- 

kuku. 
U  esaba  ni  na  ? 


SHUNA. 

Ndi  pe  bangu  rako 
— £>?',  Ndi  pe  panga 

T  J  IT  JO. 

Bang  A  ri  no  koma. 

Rl  NO  PIZA. 

Ndi  ri  mtjena  a  ndi 
NENUMBi — or,  Ndi 
ri  nhai,  a  ndi  ne- 

TJINU. 

U  nenombe. 

InOMBE  JIJO  INJINJI 
GWAZO — 01%  Inombb 
ZAKO  DZIZHINZHI 
GWAZO ! 

BuNji  b  A  JO— or,  Bu- 
zhinzhi badzo ! 

a  ndi  nadzo. 

Wa  ka  fuwa,  dzi- 
fuwo  dzake  dzi- 
ZHINZHI. 

Nda  gu  gwazisa  u 
NO  nyarire(n)i  — 
or,  Nda  ti,  Ta  gu 

BONA,       U       KA       Tl 

HWARI? 
MaHOKO  ?  OrM  ATAM  A? 
A  GU  NAMAHOKO — Or^ 

a  gu  namatama. 
Nda  fa  nezhara. 
Nda  ziya. 

Nda  omegwaneyota. 
U  NO  mnwa  se  huku. 


I  am  very  hungry. 
I  am  hungry. 
I  am  thirsty. 
You    drink     like    a 

fowl. 
What  are  you  afraid  U  esaba  ni  na  ?  U  no  hyeni  ? 

of? 
I  will  come  to  your  Ni  za  gu  za  emzini  Ndi  no  o  buya  pamu- 

town. 
Go  round  there ! 


wake. 
Hamba    fiale  —  or^ 
Beta  Hale. 


G-et  out  of  the  way 

{pi.) 
Go !  (emphatic). 


Gwedhla(ni)  —  or^ 

Suga(ni). 
Hambabo ! 


SHA  PAKO. 

Enda    nakoko  —  or, 

POTA  NAKOKO — Or, 
SUMA  NAKOKO 
IbVA(NI) — or,   MiRIKA 
(NI). 

Endabo  —  or,  Ibva  ! 


(    435    ) 


ENGLISH.  TEBELE. 

Go  then !  Hamba  pela. 
Please  to  move  from  A  ge  li  xega  konapa. 

here. 

Sit  down.  Hlala  pansi. 

Sit  here.  Hlala  lapa. 

Sit  over  there.  Hlala  lapaya. 


Come  here. 

Stand  thei-e. 

Oet  up  and  stand. 


Woza  pa. 

Mana  lapo. 
Su^ma,  u  me. 


What  do  you  want  ?  U  difia  ni  na  ? 
I  want  nothing.  A  ni  difii  iluto. 


What  are  you  seek-  U  nxwanelani — or, 


ing." 
I  am  seeking  you. 
I  am  just  taking  a 

walk. 


^  U  landeni? 
Ni  nxwanela  wena. 
i^i     ya    zihambela 
nje. 


What  do  you  say  ?      U  tini  na  ? 
What  did  you  say  ?    Wa  tini  na  ? 
I  did  not  say  (so).       A  ni  tjono. 

You  did  say  (so).  U  tjilo. 

I  told  him.  Wi  m  tjele. 

They  said  (so).  Ba  be  si  tic. 

We  did  not  hear.  Ka  si  ka  oe  zwa. 

Not  so  !  or  you  are  Amanga  !— or,  U  la- 

a  liar  !  (according      manga. 

to  intonation). 

I  am  not  lying.  A  Hi  lamanga. 


I  tell  you  truly.  J&i  ya  gn  tjela  ogn 

qoto. 

I  am  not  joking.         A  fli  somi. 


SHtJNA. 

Enda  pera. 

ItINI    ma  BVA    IPOPO. 

Gara  pasi. 

Gara  papa. 

Gara  paya — or,  Ga- 

RIRA  KOKO. 

BuYA  PANU — or,  Bu- 

YA   KUNO. 
MiRA  (PA)PO. 
S1.MITGA,    U    MIRE— or, 

MiRIGA  U  MIRE. 

U  NO  tsage(n)i  ? 

A  NDI  NA  TJA  NDI  NO 
TSAGA — or,  A  NDI 
HAGE   TJINO. 

U  NO  BINGEI  ? 

Nda  binga  I  we. 

NdI  NO   ZWI   FAMBIRA 

DZANGU  —  or,   Nda 

NGO    FAMBA    ZWAN- 

GU — or,   Ndo  ZWI 
(e)ndira  koga. 

U  NO  TI  NI  ? 

Wa  NI  NI. 

A  NDI  NA  GIT  NARO — 
or,  A  NDI  ZA  DAYO. 

Wa  NARO  {or  dayo). 
Nda  m  budza. 
Ba  be  dayo. 

A  TA  Ni:  TA  ba  HWA. 

U  NO  NYEPA. 

U  NO  REBENEMA. 

A  NDI  NYEPI— or,  A 
NDI  NA  GU  NYEPA 
-'Or,   A  NDI  NA  GU 

ziSepa. 
Ndo  GU  BUDZA,  a  ndi 
NYEPI — or,  Ndi  no 

BUDZA  GWADZO. 
A  NDI  NA  OU  TAMBA. 


(    436     ) 


ENGLISH. 

You  refuse ! 
Why  do  j'ou  refuse 
I  do  not  refuse. 
I  do  not  know. 
We  do  not  know  it. 
What  is  this  ? 
It  is  an  ox. 
It  is  a  person. 
It  is  a  man. 
It  is  a  horse. 
It  is  I. 
It  is  he. 
It  is  it. 

It  is  not  I. 
It  is  not  he. 
It  is  not  thej'  (zi) 
It  is  not  it  (li). 
It  is  notit(mu). 
It  is  nothing. 
A  good  person. 


TEBELR. 

U  y(a)  ala! 
?  U  alelani  ? 
A  ni  all. 
(K)a  fi(i)  azi. 
(K)a  si  g^wazi. 
Gu  ini  loku. 
Gu  yinkomo. 
U  fiumuntu. 
U  yindoda. 
Gu  lipiza. 
Imi. 
Nuye. 

Iko.    Ilo  (according 
to  the  class  of  noun. 
A  simi. 
A  suye. 
A  sizo. 
A  si  lo. 
A  si  wo. 
A  si  luto. 
Umuntu  0  lunileyo. 


A  kind  person. 

A  pleasant  person. 

A  bad  (evil)  person. 

A  turbulent  (or  mad) 
person. 

An  easy-going  per- 
son. 

A  sharp-witted  per- 
son. 

A  strong  person 
(physically  or 

mentally). 

A  wise  person. 

A  brave  man. 
A  hard  person. 
A  quarrelsome  per- 
son. 
A  cunning  person. 
A  foolish  person. 
A  generous  person. 


Umuntu  0  lomusa. 
Umuntu  0  muhle. 
Umuntu  0  mubi. 
Umuntu  0  luhlanya. 

Umuntu  0  butaga- 

taga. 
Umuntu  0  bukali. 

Umuntu    0    lama- 
ndhla. 

Umuntu  0  hlagani- 

pileyo. 
Umuntu  0  liqawe. 
Umuntu  0  luJcuni. 
Umuntu  0  lolaka. 

Umuntu  0  liqili. 
Umuntu  0  yisituta. 
Umuntu  0  panayo. 


SHUNA. 
U  NO  RAMBA ! 
U  NO  RAMBIRENl. 
A  NDI  RAMBI. 
A  NDI  ZIBI. 
A  TI  GU  ZIBI. 
TjINI  ITJOTJI. 

Inombe. 

MUNU. 

Mrume. 
Mbizi. 
Ndimi. 
Ndiye. 
Ndiko,  etc. 

) 

A  NDI  simi. 

A  TO  BA  lYE. 

A  DZI  TO  BE  IDZO. 

A  RI  TO  BE  IRO. 

A  U  TO  BE  IWO. 

A  TJI  SI  TJINU. 

MUNU     WA      KA      RU- 

RAMA. 
MUNU  U  NEHANA. 
MuNU  WA  KA  NAKA. 
MuNU  WA  KA  IPA. 
MUNU  U  MPENGO. 

MUNU  UNYORONYOKO. 

MUNU  WA  KA  RURA. 

MUNU  U    NAMASIMHA. 

MuNU  WA  KA  TJE- 

NJERA. 
MUNU  WA  KA  BAY  AN  A 
MUNU  U  NGUGUTU. 
MuNU  U  NEMBAYO. 

MUNU  U  NLUNGWA. 

MUNU  U  NO  PA. 


(    437    ) 


ENGLISH. 

TEBELE. 

SHUN  A. 

"  A  bad  lot."  lit.  *'  No  A  sumuntu. 

A  TO  BA  .MUNU. 

pei-sou  at  all." 

A    black    man    {i.e. 

Umuntu  u  mnyama. 

MUNU  MTEMA. 

skin  very  dark). 

A    yellowish-brown 

Umuntu  u  mpofu. 

MUNU  MHABA. 

man. 

A      copper-coloured  Umuntu  u  bomvu. 

MUNU  MHABA. 

man. 

It  is  wrong  to  swear. 

Gubi  ueu  tetisa. 
(Gu)  gubi. 

GWAKAIPACiUTrOA. 

It  is  wrong  (or  bad). 

GWA  KA  IPA — or,ZwA 

KA  IPA. 

It  is  good. 

(Gu)guhle. 

ZWA  KA  NAKA. 

It  is  right. 

Gu  lunile. 

ZWA  KA  RURAMA. 

It  is  nice. 

Gu  mnandi. 

Gu  NO  ZIPA. 

It  is  cold. 

Gu  makaza. 

Gu  NO  POTA— or,  Gu 

NETJANDO. 

It  is  green  (unripe, 

Gu  luhlaza. 

Gu  BISI. 

or,  not  cooked). 

It  is  wet. 

Gu  manzi. 

Gu  NYORO. 

It  is  dry. 

Gu  omile. 

GWA  KOMA. 

It  is  ripe  {or  cooked). 

Gu  vutiwe. 

Za    I  bva  — or,   GwA 

IBVA. 

He  is  an  earnest  (or 

Umuntu    lo    ka    a 

MUNU      lYEYU     .A      A 

effective)  man. 

dhlali. 

TAMBI. 

SECTION  9. 

ILLUSTHATING  THE  USE  OF  RELATIVE  AND  INTEB- 
ROGATIVE  PRONOUNS,  WITH  SOME  IDIOMS. 


come  from  where 
my  father  died. 


Who  is  that  coming  ? 
Who  is  it  ? 
Who  is  he  ? 
Who  is  that  sitting 
at  the  fire  ? 


TKBKLK. 

i^i  vela  lapa  ubaba 
wa  fela  kona. 


Ubani  o  zayo. 
U  fiubani. 
Ubani  yena. 
U    fiubani   o   hlezi 
emiilweni. 


SHUNA. 

NdI  no  BVA  KOKO  WA 
KA  FIRA  BABA — Or, 
Nl)I  NO  BVA  I  KOKO 
PA  KA  FIRA  DADE. 

NdIVANB  U  NO  BUYA. 

U  KI  VANE? 

Ndiyane  IYE? 
Ndiyane  it  (;kuk  mv- 

MOTO? 


(     438     ) 


ENOL18H. 

What  is  his  name  ? 


To    whom   are  you 

talking  ? 
Whose  son   is    he  ? 

(07'  daughter). 
What  tree  is  that  ? 
Who  is  sick  ? 

Who  is   born?   {i.e. 

boy  or  girl  ?) 
He  divided  to  each 

man  his  share. 

They  fought  and 
slew  one  another. 

We  went  every  one. 

I  remember  them  all 
three. 

They,  all  four,  went. 

I  am  selling  for  my- 
self. 

I  mistook  a  horse  for 
an  ox. 

This  snake  is  very 
ready  to  bite. 

He  did  not  come  up 
to  the  average. 

That  man  does  not 
hear. 


TEBELE. 

Ubani  ibizo  lake  ? 

U  kiQuma  lobani  ? 

U  fiumfo  ka  bani  ? 

Isihlahla  bani  leso  ? 
Gu  gula  ubani?— o/', 
0  gulayo  nubani  ? 
U  zele  ni  ? 

Wa  m  dabulela  (i)lo- 
wo  muntu  isabelo 
sake. 

Ba  Iwa  ba  bulalana 
omunye  lomunye. 

Sa  hamba  sonkana. 
Ni  ya  zi  kumbula 

zontatu. 
Ba  hamba  bobane. 
Ni    ya     zi    teiiela 
^  mina. 
Na  pambega,  na  ti 

ipiza,  inkomo. 
Inyoga  le  i  ya  andi- 

sa  ugn  luma. 
Ea   a  figana  endi- 

meni. 
Ka    e    zwa     lowo 

umuntu. 


Why    did    you    hit  U  m  tjayeleni  ? 

him? 
With  what  did  he  Wa  m  tjaya  fiani  ? 

hit  him  ? 
Where    did   he   hit  Wa  gu  tjaya  fiapi  ? 

you? 
Where     were     you  Wa  gu  tjaya  nxa  u 

when  he  hit  you  ?       napi  ? 
When  did  he  hit  you?  Wa  gu  tjaya  nini  ? 
How  did  he  hit  you  ?  Wa  gu  tjaya  njani  ? 


SHUNA. 
NdIYANE  IZITARAKE? 
— or,  NdI  YAXE  ZINA 

RiRE  {or  lile)  ? 
IT  NO  rebereka  na- 

NI? 

u  ri  nkororo  wani  ? 

Unti  ni  ? 

Ndiyane  u  no  gwa- 

RA? 

Wa  zware  ni  ? 

Wa  ka  m  pazurira 

lYEYO   NU   TJIKWA- 

biro  tjitje. 
Ba  ka  gwa,  ba  ka 
burayana     mSwb 

NOMNWE. 

Ta  ka  enda  tose. 
Ndo    ji     karakana 
ijojo  NATU  (Loze). 

Ba  enda  BA  RI  BANA. 

Ndo  zi  tengera  imi. 

Nda  kanganisa  nda 
ti  mbizi  nombe. 

Inyoga  iyoyi  i  no 
goza  gu  ruma. 

a   na    swiga    mun- 

DIMA. 
A  TO  HWA  lYEYE  UNU 
— or,  Uyo  MUNU  HA 

A  HWI. 

Wa  m  robere(n)i  ? 
Wa  m  roba  nbni  ? 

Wa  gu  ROBA  PI  ? 

Wa  gu   roba   u  ri 

PI? 
Wa  gu  roba  rini  ? 
Wa  gu  roba  tjini  ? 


(    439    ) 


ENGLISH.  TEBKLE.  SHUMA. 

He  hit  me  very  sore-  Wa  fii  tjaya  logu-  Wa  ndi   roba  logu 

ly.  tjaya.  roba. 

Here  is  the  person  Naiiku    uimintu    o  Oyi'  i:nu  wa  ka  ndi 

who  thrashed  me.       wa  ni  tjayayo.  roba. 

Here  is  the  person  Nankuumuntuoni-  Oyu  vsu  v  xda   ka 

whom  I  thrashed.       m  tjayileyo.  roba. 

That  is  all.  6u  pela.  Ndi  zozo. 

We  are  bad,  but  you  Tina  si  babi  nina  li  Iswi     ta     ka     ipa, 

are  good.  bahle.  imnwe ma  kanaka. 

I    am    greater    {or  S'i  nomkulu  guwe.    Ndi  ri  Mixr  mkuru 

taller)  than  thou.  GU  newe. 

This   ox  is    bigger  Inkomo   le   inkulu  Inombe  iyoyi  ikuru 

than  the  others.  gwezinye.  or  ne  dzlmnwb. 

Man}^    (people)   like  Abanenibayatanda  Banzhi    ba    no    da 

beer    better    than      utjwala     kakulu      busugwa     gwazo 

work.  gni  lomsebenzi.  gu      ne      iwowu 

SHINGO. 

Some  people  love  the  Abanye  abantu  ba  Bamnwe  banu  ba  no 
king    more    than      ya    tanda    inkosi      da    she    pehoowi 
they     love     each      pezu  gwogutand-      pogudana. 
other.  ana. 

That     person     sur-  Lowo     umuntu     u  Iyeyo  nu  u  no  pinda 
passes  all  the  rest      dhlule   bonke   a-      bose     nogumanya 
in  his  swiftness.         banye     iiejubane      gukwe. 
lake. 

They  will  treat  us  as  Ba  ya  gu  si  pata  Ba  no  o  ti  bata  isu 
we  treat  them.  tina,     njenoguba      ^^B    ikoko    ti     ba 

si  ba  pata  bona.         bata  ibo. 

There  are  not  so  Bati  abantu  ka  ba  Banu  a  ba  fi  gubenu 
many  people  dying  fi  katesi  kakulu  gwazogwazo  se- 
now    as    in    the      njena  sehlobo.  hiha. 

summer. 

Why  are  you  making  Li  bafielani  um-  Mu  no  kohereni 
such  a  noise?  sindo  ungaga.  ihoba  ingapa. 

He  who  hates,  hates  Yena  o  zondayo  u  Iyb  u  no  bbnga  u  no 
himself.  ya  zi  zonda.  zwi  bbnga. 

We  help  those  who  Si  va  ba  siza  bona  Ti  no  ba  tjija  ibo 
help  themselves.         aoa  zi  sizayo.  ba  no  zwi  t.iija. 

Istayedwith  another  i^fahlalagwomunye  Nda  ka  gara  gu 
person  who  is  a  muntu  o  yisinini  nomSwe  ni:  wb- 
triend  of  mine.  sami  nje.  hana  yangit. 

That  calf  is  the  Itole  elenkosi  lelo !  MrRUYAnE(  =  YASHE) 
king's!  ivoYO. 


(     440     ) 


ENGLISH. 

No,    it    is    not    the 
king's,  it  is  Tjibi's. 


TKBELK. 

Atjilasiloelenkosi, 
ell  ka  Tjibi. 


This  town  which  I 

have  built  is  not 

mine,    it    is    my 

father's. 
It  is  I  who  am  going.  Mina  o  hambayo. 


Lomuzi  e  fii  wu  aki- 
leyo,asiwowami, 
no  ka  baba. 


But  it  is  I  alone  who 
will  cross  the 
river  going  there. 

Is  it  you  who  arrived 
yesterday  ? 

All  whom  I  love. 

The  person  whom  I 

called. 
There  are  things  on 

earth    which    we 

have  not  yet  seen. 
The  town  at  which  I 

was. 


Wait  a  bit ! 

I  will  thrash  him 
unless  he  goes  now. 

You  must  not  be 
drunk  at  my  place. 

What  are  you  staring 
at? 

It  is  not  my  business. 

The  name  is  distinct 
from  the  surname. 

He  has  only  one  eye. 

We  are  dead  for  him, 
i.e.  He  is  dead 
among  us  (or  at  our 
place). 


SHUN A. 
GWETE,     A     LI    TO    BE 
ILO    LASHE   NDl    LA 

Tjibl 

IWOWU  MUHA  (  =  MU- 
SHA)  U  NDA  BAKA, 
A  U  TO  BA  WANGU 
NDI  WA  DADE. 

Ndimi  NDONDA  (=NDI 
NO  O  ENDA). 

NdIxMI  NDOGA  NDl 
NO  GWAMBUGA,  NDI 
ENDE  IPOPO. 

NdIWE  WA  KA  SWIGA 
HURO?  (  =  ZHUR0). 

BoSE  BA  NDI  NO  DA. 

UnU  NDA  KA  DANA. 

DZI  HI  PO  ZWINU  MU- 
NYIGA  ZI  TI  SANU 
TA  ZI  BONA. 

IWOWU  MHA  (=MU- 
SHA)  U  NDA  NDI 
RIRE. 

Ita  ZIBUYANA  —  W, 
Reka  GU  DAYO. 

Ndi  no  m  roba  kunge 
it    singa     famba 

ZWINU. 
ReGANI    GU    KOREWA 
GU  NEMI. 

Mu  NO  tarire(n)i  ? 

A  si  mlandu  wami.   A  i  si  moswa  yangu. 
Ibizo  11  lodwa,  isi-  Zita  ri  poga,  mtupo 

bono  si  sodwa.  u  poga. 

Ilihlolakelinyenje.  Ziso   rake  rimnwe 

tjete. 
Sa  felwa  iiuye.  Ta  ka  figwa  ne  iye. 


Kodwa  imi  fiedwa^ 

eiii  za  gu  wela,  ni 

ye  lapo. 
Nuwe  0  wa  figa  izolo 

na? 
Bonke  e  ni  ba  tan- 

dayo. 
Umuntu    e    na    m 

bizayo. 
Zi  kona  izinto  em- 

hlabeni  e  si  fia  ka 

zi  boni. 
Lowe  muzi  e  be  ni 

guwo. 

Enza  gahle ! 

^i  ya  gn  m  tjaya 


11  Da  a  fia  hambi 

katesl. 
Musani  ugu  dagwa 

gimi. 
Li  bugelani  na  ? 


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(    441     ) 


KNQLISH. 

Your  words  are  soft 

(pleasant). 
Give  me  this  third 

one. 

I  cannot  talk. 

The  evil  of  it ! 

I  have  no  saliva 
(left)  I— An  expres- 
sion of  great  sur- 
prise. 

How  shall  I  pick  my 
teeth,  have  I  any 
meat  ?  =  You  are 
maligning  me. 

Hold  your  noise. 


TKHKl.K. 

Amazwi  ako  a  buta- 

,  gataga. 

Ni  pa  lesi  esitatn. 


SHUKA. 

Mahwi  awk  ma 
nyoroxvoho. 

NdI  PE  (iWEXATi:  — 
or,  Nl)I  PE  ITJOTJK 
TJOBlXATr. 

Ni    ahlulegile   iign  Ni>a  kwoxe(;wa  «;u 

kuhima.  keuereka. 

Ugubagubi  gwako !  Gr  ipa  gwako! 
A  fii  lamate.  A  ni>i  namate. 


I^i  ya  gn  vufiula  ini 
ni  lenyama  na. 


BOMBO  UMSINDO  WAKO. 


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