phakama

ukuphakama

noun (class 15) | uku + phakama | ukuphakama

The act of standing up; Getting up 2. Conceit

impakamo

noun (class 9) | in + phakama + o | impakamo

Conceit; Excessive pride in oneself

Example:

Impakamo yakho ingapha kwengqondo. 'Your conceit (pride) is beyond belief.'

phakamisa

verb (causative) | phakama + isa | phakamisa

Raise; Uplift; Cause to rise; Elevate

Example:

Phakamisa isandla phambi kokuba uthethe. 'Raise your hand before you speak.'

phakamani

verb (directive) | phakama + ani | phakamani

Stand up; Get up; Be conceited

Context:

Plural of phakama; instruction or request directed at several people

ukuphakameka

noun (class 15) | ukuphakama + eka | ukuphakameka

The capacity or ability to stand or be up-right (in a place or position)

Context:

ukuphakameka < ukuphakama + eka (neuter-passive suffix)

Example:

Kuzakuphakameka na xa ndikulondawo? 'Will it be possible to be upright in that position?'

phakamela

verb (applicative) | phakama + ela | phakamela

1. Stand up for or on behalf of someone; Stand up so as to avail a seat for someone else (usually an elder). 2.Behave in a conceited way towards a person.

Example:

1. Yiba nembeko; phakamela umntu omdala. 'Be respectful, stand up (and avail a seat) so an elder can seat.' 2. Lowo wasuka wandiphakamela. 'That one, (just) started behaving in a conceited way towards me.'

ukuphakanywa

(passive) | ukuphakama + iwa | ukuphakanywa

Context:

ukuphakanywa < ukuphakama + iwa (passive suffix)

Example:

Waqina enyaleni kuphakanywa ngabantu? Phakama ndoda.