L4 - Titles Flashcards
1
Q
When talking about someone, rather than to them….
Ex. Talking about a mama
A
+u to the beginning of a word
“uMama”
2
Q
Mother
Father
Brother
Sister
A
Mama
Tata
Bhuti
Sisi
3
Q
Grandmother
Grandfather
A
Makhulu
Tatomkhulu
4
Q
To greet a group (rule)
Ex. Hello sisters
A
+bo to the beginning of word
Ex. Molweni bosisi
5
Q
Sir
A
Mhlekazi (pronounced: mhlekaz)
6
Q
Mister*
A
Mnumzana (pronounced: mnumzan)
*usu followed by surname
7
Q
Fellow
A
Mfondini
8
Q
Man
Men
A
Ndoda
Madoda
9
Q
Young man
A
Mfana
10
Q
Our chap
A
Mfowethu (pronounced” mfethu”
11
Q
Lady (also wife)
A
Nkosikazi (also wife)
12
Q
Miss
A
Nkosazana
13
Q
Female teacher
A
Titshalakazi
14
Q
A female teacher
A
(i)Titshalakazi
15
Q
Child
Children
A
Mntwana
Bantwana
