sela

selisa

verb (causative) | sela + isa | selisa

Cause or make to drink; Help someone drink

See also seza

Example:

Selisa inja amanzi. Have the dog drink water.

isiselo

noun (class 7) | isi + sela + o

A drink; A beverage

Example:

Khawusiphathe isiselo. Bring us a drink.

iziselo

noun (class 8) | izi + sela + o

Drinks

Context:

Plural of isiselo.

Example:

Khawusiphathele iziselo. Bring us drinks.

intselo

noun (class 9) | in + sela + o | intselo

Alcohol consumption

Example:

Intselo isuke yaninzi apha ekuhlaleni. 'Alcohol consumption has become common-place (excessive) in our community.'

ukusela

noun (class 15) | uku + sela | ukusela

1. To drink (a liquid) 2. To consume alcohol

selani

verb (directive) | sela + ani | selani

Drink (a liquid); Consume alcohol

Context:

Plural of sela; instruction or request directed at several people

ukuseleka

noun (class 15) | ukusela + eka | ukuseleka

Drinkability; Suitability for drinking

Context:

ukusela + eka (neuter-passive suffix)

selela

verb (applicative) | sela + ela | selela

To drink for or on behalf of (someone); To drink for (a reason), at (a place or location) or using (something)

ukuselwa

noun (class 15) | ukusela + iwa | ukuselwa

Being drunk (~past participle of drink); Being consumed by drinking

Context:

ukusela + iwa (passive suffix)