Igama · root entry nº 32
jika
verb
Turn; Turn back. Change; Transform
uku + jika →
ukujika
noun (class 15)
To turn; To change; To transform; to change one's mind
Ukujika kwakhe baye babaleka. 'When he turned is when they ran away.'
jika + isa →
jikisa
verb (directive)
Return (an item that was bought); Cause to turn back.
Uye wayijikisa lampahla kuba ibingamlingani. 'He/she returned the clothes because they didn't fit [her/him].'
jika + ani →
jikani
verb
Turn back
Jikani, nibuyele apho nivela khona. 'Turn back and return to where you are coming from.'
jika + eka →
jikeka
noun
Can be changed
Uyajikeka na lombala woludonga? 'Is the colour of this wall changeable?'
jika + ela →
jikela
verb
Turn around something [or someone]; Go around to the other side (usually situated behind).
Jikela emva kwalandlu. 'Make a turn around/behind that house.'
ukujikela + ana →
jikelana
verb (reciprocal)
Turn against each other;
Baajikelana kwaphela na? 'Was their turning against each other permanent?'