chelete
chelete is the Sesotho word for money.
Meaning: currency (noun)
Did you know?
- In traditional Sesotho culture, cattle likhomo are viewed as the true measure of wealth, while chelete is often seen as a secondary tool for daily transactions.
- Because of the linguistic relationship between Sotho-Tswana languages, a speaker of Sesotho can use chelete to be understood in Botswana or South Africa's Northern provinces.
- You may notice that chelete is a noun that changes its social weight depending on whether you are talking about 'chelete ea mosebetsi' (earned money) or 'chelete ea mahala' (free money/windfall).
Examples in context
- Ke batla chelete e ncha.I need new money.
- Ke hloka chelete.I need money.
- Na o na le chelete?Do you have money?
- Chelete e se e fela.The money is already finished.
Example conversation
Teboho and Lerato are discussing a trip.
- TebohoNa o na le chelete ya leeto?Do you have money for the trip?
- LeratoChe, ha ke na chelete.No, I don't have money.
- TebohoKe tla u thusa, Lerato.I will help you, Lerato.
- LeratoKe a leboha, Teboho.Thank you, Teboho.
