inkosazana
The Ndebele word for princess is inkosazana.
inkosazana is a noun used to refer to a female member of a royal family.
Meaning: female member of royal family (noun)
Did you know?
- In traditional Ndebele culture, an inkosazana often holds significant influence in mediating disputes between the king and the people.
- While inkosazana means 'princess', it is frequently used as a respectful term of endearment for any young woman or girl in a social setting.
- The word inkosazana is derived from inkosi, which means 'king' or 'chief'. Adding the suffix -azana creates a feminine diminutive form.
Examples in context
- Inkosazana yasemzini yethu.The princess of our homestead.
- Inkosazana ukhuluma kahle kakhulu.The princess speaks very well.
- Sifuna inkosazana emhlophe.We want a fair princess.
Example conversation
Sibusisiwe and Sipho are discussing a royal visit.
- SibusisiweUbonile ukuba inkosazana isifikile?Have you seen that the princess has arrived?
- SiphoCha, isifikile nini?No, when did she arrive?
- SibusisiweInkosazana isifikile ekuseni.The princess arrived this morning.
- SiphoKuhle kakhulu, asiye siyibone.That is very good, let us go see her.
