Igama · root entry nº 235
xoka
verb (directive) · /xoka/
Lie; Tell lies; Deceive
Iinguqu · transformations of the root
ili + xoka + i →
ixoki
noun (class 5)
A liar; A fabricator; A deceiver or deceptive person
Ixoki alinanyani. A liar is dishonest (literally "a liar has no truth")
ama + xoka + i →
amaxoki
noun (class 6)
Liars; Dishonest people
Amaxoki awananyani. Liars lack honesty.
ubu + xoka + i →
ubuxoki
noun (class 14)
Dishonesty; Deception
Ubuxoki abusi ndawo. Dishonesty does not get one anywhere.
uku + xoka →
ukuxoka
noun (class 15)
The act of lying; To lie or tell untruths
Ukuxoka oku, ukuxabise ngantoni? Why do you value lying [so much]?
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