woman - umama
Part of speech | noun |
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Plurality | singular |
Noun class | u/oo |
Note | Although "umama" means "mother" it is frequently used to refer to any "woman" and is more respectful than "umfazi". |
Example sentences
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English
This woman wants to talk to you.
IsiXhosa
Lo mama ufuna ukuthetha nawe.
Link type | Other word |
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Singular or plural form | women - oomama (plural noun - class u/oo) |
Alternate Use | mother - umama (noun - class u/oo) |
Related meaning | woman - umfazi (noun - class um/aba) |
Related meaning | women - abafazi (plural noun - class um/aba) |
Contributors
- Cael Marquard