iibhola
The Xhosa word for "balls" (slang for testicles) is iibhola.
In Xhosa, iibhola is used as a slang term referring to testicles.
Meaning: slang for testicles (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the noun ibhola, meaning "ball". The prefix ii- is used to indicate a plural noun class.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this word is ibhola.
Did you know?
- The term iibhola is a linguistic hybrid, combining the Xhosa noun class system with a borrowed English concept of a 'ball'.
- The term iibhola is widely understood across different South African languages due to the shared influence of English sports terminology.
- Because it follows the rules of noun classes, saying 'big balls' requires you to change the prefix of the adjective 'big' to match the 'ii-' prefix of iibhola.
Examples in context
- Iibhola zakhe zibuhlungu.His balls are hurting.
- Uyakwazi ukubona iibhola zakhe?Can you see his balls?
- Iibhola zakhe zinkulu.His balls are large.
Example conversation
Thando is complaining about a sports injury.
- NomvulaYintoni ingxaki yakho, Thando?What is your problem, Thando?
- ThandoNdibethwe kwiibhola ngibhola.I was hit in the balls with a ball.
- NomvulaOh no, kukhawuleza ukuba uyaphumla.Oh no, hurry up and rest.
- ThandoKuyaphatha kakhulu iibhola zam.My balls are hurting a lot.
