leave - (i)mka
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Infinitive | ukumka |
| Inchoative | no |
| Transitivity | either |
| Note | "mka" is a latent-i verb. This verb is used generally to indicate "depart"/"depart from" |
Example sentences
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English
When are you leaving?
IsiXhosa
Nimka nini?
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English
She left South Africa in 2000 and went to live in Mozambique.
IsiXhosa
Wemka eMzantsi Afrika ngo2000 wayokuhlala eMozambiki.
| Link type | Other word |
|---|---|
| Related meaning | leave - shiya (verb) |
| Related meaning | go - hamba (intransitive verb) |
Contributors
- William Moultrie
- Cael Marquard
- Jacob Lund