Igama · root entry nº 78
zula
verb
Wander
The reduplicated form is ukuzulazula: To wander around without settling (as though without any purpose / pointlessly).
uku + zula →
ukuzula
noun (class 15)
To wander
zula + isa →
zulisa
verb (causative)
Beat around the bush; Avoid coming to the point
Sukuzulisa mfondini. Iphi intlawulo yam? 'Stop avoiding the issue. Where is my money?'
zula + ani →
zulani
verb (directive)
Wander
zulisa + ela →
zulisela
verb (directive)
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.
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).'
ukuzulisela + ana →
ukuzuliselana
noun (class 15)
To act in a way that beats around the bush towards each other
Bayathandana qha bayazulisenana. 'They like each other, they are just pretending not to (towards each other).'