be necessary - funeka
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Infinitive | ukufuneka |
| Inchoative | no |
| Transitivity | intransitive |
| Note | This is often used to express "must". |
Example sentences
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English
It is necessary that you wash after playing in the mud.
IsiXhosa
Kufuneka uhlambe emva kokudlala eludakeni.
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English
You all must eat healthy food!
IsiXhosa
Kufuneka nitye ukutya okunempilo!
| Link type | Other word |
|---|---|
| Related meaning | want - funa (verb) |
| Related meaning | need - funa (transitive verb) |
Contributors
- Cael Marquard