Expressions Flashcards

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1
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be undisciplined, disrespectful

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thwala amehlo

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2
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to make people lose respect for you

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ukuzingenisela amehlo

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3
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to do in order to please

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thenga amehlo

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4
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to pretend to be humble

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lalisa amehlo

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5
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to try to become popular

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cela amehlo

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6
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to pretend you don’t see

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vala amehlo

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7
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to look on, watch

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pha amehlo

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8
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to steal a glance

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eba amehlo

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9
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to wait with great expectation

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lindela ngamehlo amnyama

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10
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to have keen sight

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ukuba namehlo

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11
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expression of gratitude over recovery

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amehlo amhlophe

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12
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not met for a long time

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mehlo madala

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13
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to clap, applaud

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shaya izandla/ ihlombe

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13
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to assist

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faka isandla

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13
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to help each other

lit. Hands wash each other

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izandla ziyagezana

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13
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they are great friends

lit. Saliva and tongue

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amathe nolimi

13
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to shake hands

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bamba isandla