become cruel - khohlakala

Word information
Part of speech verb
Infinitive ukukhohlakala
Inchoative yes
Transitivity intransitive
Note It can be used in a more lighthearted way than it would usually be used in English.

Example sentences

  • English

    He has a cruel heart.

    IsiXhosa

    Unentliziyo ekhohlakeleyo.

  • English

    We have two tests on Monday - our teacher is cruel!

    IsiXhosa

    Sineemvavanyo ezimbini ngoMvulo - utitshalakazi wethu ukhohlakele!

Contributors
  • Cael Marquard