Igama · root entry nº 168
vuma
verb
Agree; Concede; Admit; Be in harmony; Sing
Eloquence is an ancient artform that is highly regarded among abaNtu. It is commanding and brings about clarity and harmony. The language itself bears testimony to this since it is inherently harmonious through its demand for euphonic concord in the construction of sentences. Ukuvuma means to agree (to be in harmony). It is also the same word for sing. A person who is a singer is called imvumi (which refers to the ability to create harmony), a person who cannot sing is called iyilo which is the same word used for a person who is not eloquent. Ukuvuma also bears a sacred significance; the science of divination is called ukuvumisa.
in + vuma + i →
imvumi
noun (class 9)
A singer.
izi + vuma + i →
iimvumi
noun (class 10)
Singers.
uku + vuma →
ukuvuma
noun (class 15)
To agree; to admit; to concede; To sing.
Zaze zavuma iimvumi madoda! 'What beautiful singing by the singer!'
vuma + isa →
vumisa
verb (directive)
[of diviners in ritual] perform divination; to cause to be in agreement (ancestors, the future)...???
Ukuvumisa yeyona inzima ukuyifunda ebugqirheni. 'Divination is the most difficult thing to learn as a diviner.'
vuma + ani →
vumani
verb (directive)
Agree; Concede; Admit; Be in harmony; Sing
Vumani, nilenzile elihlazo. 'Admit it, you committed this disgraceful act.'
vuma + ela →
vumela
verb
Approve; Give permission; Allow; Consent
Uyandivumela na ukuba ndiphinde ndikubone? 'Do you give me permission to see you again?'
in + vuma + o →
imvumo
noun (class 9)
Acquiescence; Submission
ukuvuma + iwa →
ukuvunywa
noun
- To be afforded due respect or recognition; to be honoured, commended, applauded or praised (of merit / achievement / ability) 2. [Of a romantic prospect] to be accepted as a romantic partner.
ukuvumela + ana →
ukuvumelana
noun (reciprocal)
To be in agreement or accordance
Hayi ke, siyavumelana. 'In that case, we are in agreement.'