strong - omelele
| Part of speech | relative (adjective) |
|---|---|
| Note | In Xhosa "to get strong" is "ukomelela" which is an inchoative verb. The relative is derived from this verb. |
Example sentences
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English
Her body is strong now.
IsiXhosa
Umzimba wakhe womelele ngoku.
| Link type | Other word |
|---|---|
| Antonym | weak - buthathaka (relative (adjective)) |
| Antonym | weakness - ukungomeleli (noun - class uku) |
| Antonym | weakness - ubuwikhi (noun - class ubu) |
| Related meaning | become strong - qina (inchoative verb) |
Contributors
- Cael Marquard