Zulu- Vowel Commencing Verbs Flashcards
1
Q
Rule 1
A
If the sc is a double sc, the vowel verb loses its vowel and the process of elision takes place.
Eg. Abapheki ba-osa inyama > Abapheki bosa inyama
2
Q
Rule 2
A
If the sc is a one letter sc, the process of consonantalisation takes place.
U > w. I > y
Doesn’t apply 6 (A). It retains the structure of the verb as a whole.
3
Q
Rule 3
A
Sc of class 11, lu, become lw with vowels beginning with a/e. It becomes l with vowels beginning with o.
4
Q
Rule 4
A
Sc of class 15, ku, becomes kw with vowel beginning with a/e. It becomes k with vowels beginning with o.
5
Q
Build
A
Akha
6
Q
Herd
A
Elusa
7
Q
Bleed
A
Opha
8
Q
Refuse
A
Ala
9
Q
Promise
A
Ethembisa
10
Q
Be glad/ be happy
A
Enama
11
Q
Kiss
A
Anga
12
Q
Be afraid
A
Esaba
13
Q
Heal
A
Elapha
14
Q
Know
A
Azi
15
Q
Spoil
A
Ona
16
Q
Braai or roast
A
Osa
17
Q
Steal
A
Eba
18
Q
Be thirsty or dry
A
Omile
19
Q
Frighten
A
Ethusa
20
Q
Make or do
A
Enza
21
Q
Save
A
Onga
