Igama · root entry nº 46
beka
verb
- Put; Place 2. Respect (as in place on a pedestal)
um + beka + o →
umbeko
noun (class 3)
A leftover; something that was leftover (usually food)
Sizakutya umbeko namhlanje. 'We are eating left over food today.'
imi + beka + o →
imibeko
noun (class 4)
Leftovers
in + beka + o →
imbeko
noun (class 9)
Respect; holding (someone) in high esteem; taking something seriously; giving due regard to something
uku + beka →
ukubeka
noun (class 15)
To respect; being respectful;
beka →
bekani
verb
Put down; Respect;
Bekani, ooyihlo noonyoko. 'Respect your mothers and fathers.'
beka + eka →
bekeka
verb
Can be put down; Capable of being placed in a position/location
beka + ela →
bekela
verb
Put/Place something for or on behalf of someone; Keep something (such as food) for someone; Set a trap for someone
Bekela udade wenu intwana yenyama. 'Keep a some meat for your sister.'
ili + bekela + o →
ibekelo
verb
A trap; A curse
ukubeka + iwa →
ukubekwa
verb
Being respected; being held in high esteem;