become injured - enzakala
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Infinitive | ukwenzakala |
| Inchoative | yes |
| Transitivity | intransitive |
| Note | An alternative form is "onzakala" |
Example sentences
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English
I was hurt after falling out the tree.
IsiXhosa
Ndenzakele emva kokuwa emthini.
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English
A number of people were injured in that accident.
IsiXhosa
Abantu abaliqela benzakele kuloo ngozi.
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English
He can't play because he is injured.
IsiXhosa
Akakwazi ukudlala kuba wenzakele.
| Link type | Other word |
|---|---|
| Related meaning | become damaged - onakala (inchoative intransitive verb) |
| Related meaning | injure - enzakalisa (transitive verb) |
Contributors
- William Moultrie
- Cael Marquard
- Jacob Lund