XHOSAROOTS

Igama · root entry nº 41

iba

verb

Steal

Iinguqu · transformations of the root

uku + iba →

ukuba

noun (class 15)

To steal; stealing; theft;

Ukuba kuyabambisa. 'Stealing can or will land one in jail.'

iba + isa →

bisa

verb

Cause someone to steal

iba + ani →

ibani

verb

Steal

ukuba + eka →

ukubeka

verb (transitive)

To be stealable

iba + ela →

bela

verb

Steal for or on behalf of someone; To steal because of (a reason)

iba + iwa →

biwa

verb

Be stolen; Being stolen; Be a secret lover

iba + ana →

ukubana

verb (reciprocal)

To have a secret affair (romantic)

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