nga-

Zulu

Etymology 1

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /nɡa/

Preposition

nga-

1. with, by means of
2. through, via
3. at, in, on (a time, moment, day etc)
4. by, before (a time)
5. by, near, around
6. about, concerning
7. per, for each

   amakhilomitha ngehora

   kilometres per hour

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /nɡa/

Prefix

nga-

1. not

Usage notes

Used in the participial mood and subjunctive mood, as well as in relative constructions.

References

• C. M. Doke, B. W. Vilakazi (1972) “nga-”, in Zulu-English Dictionary, →ISBN: “nga-”