XHOSAROOTS

Igama · root entry nº 105

bila

verb

  1. Sweat; Perspire 2. Boil
Iinguqu · transformations of the root

um + bila + o

umbilo

noun (class 3)

Sweat; Perspiration

uku + bila

ukubila

noun (class 15)

  1. To sweat 2. To boil

bila + isa

bilisa

verb (causative)

Cause someone to sweat (usual by hard work or anxiety); 2. Seethe; Boil

bila + ani

bilani

verb (directive)

Sweat; Perspire

bila + ela

bilela

verb (applicative)

Sweat for (a reason or purpose); Sweat at (a place or location) 2. Boil or seethe at (a place (e.g. a pot) or location);

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