motho wa ka
In Sepedi, motho wa ka is the way to say "my person".
motho wa ka is a phrase used to describe a special person who provides significant emotional support and closeness. While it can be used to refer to a romantic partner, it is most commonly used to describe a best friend or someone of profound emotional significance.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of motho (person), wa (of) and ka (my).
Did you know?
- In Sepedi culture, the concept of 'personhood' is tied to the philosophy of Ubuntu, meaning a person is a person through other people.
- In Sepedi, saying someone is 'a real motho' is a way to praise their character or their level of integrity and kindness.
- The word motho is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Atlantic-Congo word -nintu, which meant 'person'.
Examples in context
- O motho wa ka.He is my person.
Example conversation
Lerato and Katlego are talking about their relationship.
- LeratoKatlego, o motho wa ka wa masego.Katlego, you are my lucky person.
- KatlegoKe leboga, Lerato. Le wena o motho wa ka.Thank you, Lerato. You are my person too.
- LeratoKe thabela gore re na le lena.I am happy that we have each other.
- KatlegoRe tla dula re le mmogo.We will always stay together.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries motho, wa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
