mosadi wa ka
The English phrase "my wife" is translated into Sepedi as mosadi wa ka.
mosadi wa ka is used to refer to the woman to whom a person is married.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mosadi (woman or wife), wa (of) and ka (my).
Did you know?
- In traditional Sepedi culture, the process of marriage involves 'lobola', a bride price paid by the groom's family to the bride's family.
- Sepedi is a tonal language, meaning the pitch used when saying mosadi wa ka can change the nuance of the sentence.
- In some traditional contexts, a man might refer to his wife using a term related to her role as a mother to signify the strength of their family unit.
Examples in context
- Ke rata mosadi wa ka.I love my wife.
- Mosadi wa ka o a lapa.My wife is at home.
Example conversation
Thabo is introducing his partner to a friend.
- ThaboMasego, yo ke mosadi wa ka.Masego, this is my wife.
- MasegoDumela, Masego.Hello, Masego.
- ThaboO tloga o mo tsebana.You will get to know her.
- MasegoKe thabetse go kopana le yena.I am glad to meet her.
