Igama · root entry nº 55
ngcamla
verb
Taste [something]
Iinguqu · transformations of the root
uku + ngcamla →
ukungcamla
noun (class 15)
To tasting; tasting
ngcamla + isa →
ngcamlisa
verb (causative)
Cause, make or help someone taste something
Ndithe ndakumngcamlisa wonwaba. 'When I offered him a taste, he became joyful.'
ngcamla + isisa →
ngcamlisisa
verb (intensive)
Taste something properly or thoroughly
ngcamla + ani →
ngcamlani
verb (directive)
Taste [something]
Ngcamlani naku ukutya. 'Taste, here's some food.'
ngcamla + ela →
ngcamlela
verb (applicative)
Taste for or on behalf of; Taste for a reason or at a place
Bendingcamelela nje ukuba ndizazele. 'I tasted it so that I could know for myself.'
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