cut - ncwela

Word information
Part of speech verb
Infinitive ukuncwela
Inchoative no
Transitivity transitive
Note "ncwela" can be used to refer to cutting paper or leather into smaller strips, or even stripping/trimming a plant. Informally "ncwela" can be used for "bribe".

Example sentences

  • English

    Cut and paste those pictures.

    IsiXhosa

    Ncwela uncamathisele loo mifanekiso.

Contributors
  • William Moultrie
  • Cael Marquard
  • Jacob Lund
  • Gcingca Luvo