carry - thwala

Word information
Part of speech verb
Infinitive ukuthwala
Inchoative yes
Transitivity transitive
Note "thwala" is used when a particularly heavy load is being carried, usually on the head or shoulders.

Example sentences

  • English

    I carried my suitcase from East London to King William's Town.

    IsiXhosa

    Ndandithwele isuthikeyisi yam ukususela eMonti ukuya eQonce.

  • English

    I am carrying 10 bricks.

    IsiXhosa

    Ndithwele izitena ezilishumi.

Linked words
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Contributors
  • Cael Marquard
  • Jacob Lund