XHOSAROOTS

Igama · root entry nº 143

qonda

verb · //

Understand; conceive

Iinguqu · transformations of the root

in + qonda + i

ingqondi

noun (class 9)

An intellect of distinction; A wise person; A very intelligent person; A person "gifted" with deep insight and understanding.

Yingqondi leyo! 'That is a very intelligent person!'

izi + qonda + i

iingqondi

noun (class 10)

Intellectuals (of distinction)

uku + qonda

ukuqonda

noun (class 15)

To understand or conceive

qonda + isa

qondisa

verb (causative)

Cause or help someone to understand; explain; explicate

qonda + isisa

qondisisa

verb (intensive)

Understand thoroughly; Gain thorough insight of (something)

qonda + ani

qondani

verb (directive)

Understand

in + qonda + o

ingqondo

noun (class 9)

Intellect; Intelligence

qonda + iwa

qondwa

verb (passive)

Be understood

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