Terminology

Terminology

Terminology is the meaning of terms and thier use.

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asibhadhalenini ma'four four

Language; Terminology

In Ndebele culture this is used when the conductor is demanding payment for the bus fare. This means "lets pay four people at a time." "Four", because inside the mini seats 4 people per row.

khombi

Language; Terminology

A term localized by Ndebeles. The origins of this word is Combi, which is the Volkswagen brand of the minibus.

Famouse saying in the English language, mostly used in Commonwealth countries. Used as an exclamation to mean "There You Go". There are many theories as to where this phrase originated from, but non ...

akula

Language; Terminology

Akula is a Ndebele term used to respond to the greeting "Yini e'grend?" meaning "Nothing".

ekhoneni

Language; Terminology

A term localized by the Ndebeles. It literally means "at the corner". "Khoneni" created from and sounds like the word "Corner". This is said by the passengers of a minibus, when they are ready to ...

ngishap

Language; Terminology

Ngi'Shap, used in the Ndebele language. "Ngi" meaning "I am" and "Shap" is another localized term derived from the word "sharp", where the "r" is not pronounced. "I am sharp" would be used to mean "I ...

azithethi

Language; Terminology

Used in the Ndebele language. Direct translation: "They do not swear", but in the Ndebele language it means "I am fine". This is in response to "Zithini?"