lie - xoka
Part of speech | verb |
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Infinitive | ukuxoka |
Inchoative | no |
Transitivity | intransitive |
Note | "xoka" can be rather rude, especially if used to an older person or someone commanding respect. A more euphemistic phrasing is "phosisa". |
Example sentences
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English
You are lying, I don't believe you!
IsiXhosa
Uyaxoka wena, andikukholelwa!
Link type | Other word |
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Related meaning | lie - phosisa (verb) |
Related meaning | falsehood - ubuxoki (noun - class ubu) |
Related meaning | liar - ixoki (noun - class i(li)/ama) |
Related meaning | liars - amaxoki (plural noun - class i(li)/ama) |
Contributors
- William Moultrie
- Cael Marquard
- Jacob Lund