Igama · root entry nº 138
sela
verb
Drink (a liquid); Consume alcohol
in + sela + o →
intselo
noun (class 9)
Alcohol consumption
Intselo isuke yaninzi apha ekuhlaleni. 'Alcohol consumption has become common-place (excessive) in our community.'
uku + sela →
ukusela
noun (class 15)
- To drink (a liquid) 2. To consume alcohol
sela + isa →
selisa
verb (causative)
Cause or make to drink; Help someone drink
See also seza
Selisa inja amanzi. Have the dog drink water.
sela + ani →
selani
verb (directive)
Drink (a liquid); Consume alcohol
ukusela + eka →
ukuseleka
noun (class 15)
Drinkability; Suitability for drinking
sela + ela →
selela
verb (applicative)
To drink for or on behalf of (someone); To drink for (a reason), at (a place or location) or using (something)
ukusela + iwa →
ukuselwa
noun (class 15)
Being drunk (~past participle of drink); Being consumed by drinking
isi + sela + o →
isiselo
noun (class 7)
A drink; A beverage
Khawusiphathe isiselo. Bring us a drink.
izi + sela + o →
iziselo
noun (class 8)
Drinks
Khawusiphathele iziselo. Bring us drinks.