zula

verb

Wander

The reduplicated form is ukuzulazula: To wander around without settling (as though without any purpose / pointlessly).

Affixes:

uku- (Class 15 Noun) -isa (Causative, Verb form) -ani (Directive, Verb form) -ela (Applicative, Verb form) -ana (Diminutive suffix)

ukuzula

noun (class 15) | uku + zula | ukuzula

To wander

zulisa

verb (causative) | zula + isa | zulisa

Beat around the bush; Avoid coming to the point

Context:

Causing someone wander (as sending someone from pillar to post) in stead of getting to the point.

Example:

Sukuzulisa mfondini. Iphi intlawulo yam? 'Stop avoiding the issue. Where is my money?'

zulani

verb (directive) | zula + ani | zulani

Wander

Context:

Plural of zula; instruction or request directed at several people

zulisela

verb (directive) | zulisa + ela | zulisela

Avoid a point when dealing with a particular person or in a particular situation; To act as though ignorant of something (that you know) toward a person.

Context:

Whereas ukuzulisa is to "beat around the bush" in general; ukuzulisela is to act that way towards a specific person (or situation.

Example:

Kudala ndimbuza ngentlawulo yam, uyandizulisela. 'I've been asking him about my money for a while, she/he is (always) sending me from pillar to post (not giving a straight answer).'