vuma

verb

Agree; Concede; Admit; Be in harmony; Sing

Etymology:

Eloquence is an ancient artform that is highly regarded among abaNtu. It is commanding and brings about clarity and harmony. The language itself bears testimony to this since it is inherently harmonious through its demand for euphonic concord in the construction of sentences. Ukuvuma means to agree (to be in harmony). It is also the same word for sing. A person who is a singer is called imvumi (which refers to the ability to create harmony), a person who cannot sing is called iyilo which is the same word used for a person who is not eloquent. Ukuvuma also bears a sacred significance; the science of divination is called ukuvumisa.

Antonym: khanyela / yhala

Affixes:

in (Class 9 Noun) izi (Class 10 Noun) uku- (Class 15 Noun) -isa (Causative, Verb form) -ani (Directive, Verb form) -ela (Applicative, Verb form) Undetermined (Undetermined) -wa (Passive, Verb form) -ana (Diminutive suffix)

imvumi

noun (class 9) | in + vuma + i | imvumi

A singer.

iimvumi

noun (class 10) | izi + vuma + i | iimvumi

Singers.

Context:

Plural of imvumi

ukuvuma

noun (class 15) | uku + vuma | ukuvuma

To agree; to admit; to concede; To sing.

Example:

Zaze zavuma iimvumi madoda! 'What beautiful singing by the singer!'

vumisa

verb (directive) | vuma + isa | vumisa

[of diviners in ritual] perform divination; to cause to be in agreement (ancestors, the future)...???

Example:

Ukuvumisa yeyona inzima ukuyifunda ebugqirheni. 'Divination is the most difficult thing to learn as a diviner.'

vumani

verb (directive) | vuma + ani | vumani

Agree; Concede; Admit; Be in harmony; Sing

Context:

Instructing or requesting several people to admit

Example:

Vumani, nilenzile elihlazo. 'Admit it, you committed this disgraceful act.'

vumela

verb | vuma + ela | vumela

Approve; Give permission; Allow; Consent

Example:

Uyandivumela na ukuba ndiphinde ndikubone? 'Do you give me permission to see you again?'

imvumo

noun (class 9) | in + vuma + o | imvumo

Acquiescence; Submission

ukuvunywa

noun | ukuvuma + iwa | ukuvunywa

To be afforded due respect or recognition; to be honoured, commended, applauded or praised (of merit / achievement / ability) 2. [Of a romantic prospect] to be accepted as a romantic partner.