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Meaning of "Ndebele" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NDEBELE

Ndebele  [ənˈdɛbɛle] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NDEBELE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ndebele is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NDEBELE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ndebele

Ndebele or Matabele may refer to: ▪ South Ndebele people, located in South Africa ▪ Northern Ndebele people, located in Zimbabwe and Botswana ▪ HMS Matabele, a destroyer of the Royal Navy sunk by a U-boat while escorting an Arctic convoy in the Second World War.

Definition of Ndebele in the English dictionary

The definition of Ndebele in the dictionary is the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu grouping of the Niger-Congo family.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NDEBELE

NCC
NCCL
NCEA
NCIS
NCM
NCO
NCP
NCVO
nd
NDE
Ndjamena
Ndola
NDP
NDT
ne
ne plus ultra
Ne Win
ne´er
ne´er-do-well
Ne´erday

WORDS THAT END LIKE NDEBELE

abele
allele
clientele
Cybele
dele
hele
hydrocele
kantele
kebele
Matabele
Passchendaele
Peele
Ramphele
Schiele
sele
Steele
stele
triskele
ukelele
ukulele

Synonyms and antonyms of Ndebele in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Ndebele» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NDEBELE

Find out the translation of Ndebele to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Ndebele from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Ndebele» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

恩德贝勒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Ndebele
570 millions of speakers

English

Ndebele
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गैलिक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نديبيلي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ндебеле
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Ndebele
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

এন্দেবিলি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Ndebele
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ndebele
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ndebele
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ンデベレ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

은데 벨레
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ndebele
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Ndebele
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தெபெலே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एनडेबेले
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ndebele
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Ndebele
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ndebele
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ндебеле
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Ndebele
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ndebele
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Ndebele
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Ndebele
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Ndebele
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Ndebele

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NDEBELE»

The term «Ndebele» is quite widely used and occupies the 48.152 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NDEBELE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Ndebele» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Ndebele» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Ndebele

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NDEBELE»

Discover the use of Ndebele in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Ndebele and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
South African Literature and Culture: Rediscovery of the ...
These essays, beginning in 1984, were written over the storm years of the democratic struggle and are reprinted here with a new introduction by Graham Pechey.
Njabulo Simakahle Ndebele, 1994
2
Ndebele: a people & their art
The traditional dress of Ndebele women is equally striking and dramatic, as are their beadwork and adornments. But the artistic achievements of the Ndebele are not the sole focus of the work.
Ivor Powell, Mark Lewis, 1995
3
Fools & other stories
Ndebele evokes South African township life with humor and subtlety in this novel.
Njabulo Simakahle Ndebele, 2006
4
Ndebele
Describes the traditions and culture of the Ndebele
Elizabeth Ann Schneider, 1997
5
Ndebele Proverbs and Other Sayings
This book is a collection of popular Ndebele proverbs and other figurative expressions.
J. N. Peling, 1977
6
Zimbabwean Transitions: Essays on Zimbabwean Literature in ...
This collection of essays on Zimbabwean literature brings together studies of both Rhodesian and Zimbabwean literature, spanning different languages and genres.
Mbongeni Z. Malaba, Geoffrey V. Davis, 2007
7
Ndebele Beadwork: African Artistry
Focuses on the importance of beadwork in the lives of Africa's Ndebele people. Includes instructions for making a Ndebele doll.
Ann Stalcup, 1999
8
Lozikeyi Dlodlo: Queen of the Ndebele : "a Very Dangerous ...
Her early life has been wreathed in mystery, but now at last her story can be told. This book is one of the first studies of a woman who led her people while the British colonial power occupied her country.
Marieke Clarke, Pathisa Nyathi, 2010
9
The Ndebele Nation: Reflections on Hegemony, Memory and ...
The Ndebele historical experience has been a victim to mythology and the distortion of key ideas and the internal dynamics of the state, as well as the way of life of the people. Early writers and the Ndebele themselves took an active part in ...
Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni, 2009
10
Ethnicity in Zimbabwe: Transformations in Kalanga and ...
A comparative study of identity shifts in two large ethnic groups in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe.
Enocent Msindo, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NDEBELE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Ndebele is used in the context of the following news items.
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MPs in bust-up over mini-skirts, Ndebele
While in the middle of her question which she posed in Ndebele, Misihairabwi-Mushonga, who is Proportional Representation MP in ... «New Zimbabwe.com, Jul 15»
2
Leonard Kitson, doctor and mountaineer, left a legacy of medical …
A penchant for languages allowed him to learn rudimentary Ndebele, Nepali, Filipino, Hindi, Mandarin, Bengali and Tamil during his time in ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
3
Fashion melting pot creates 'Madiba Shirt'
“I was very attracted to the Ndebele prints and graphics. I am still very drawn to their bold use of colour and the beading of the Zulus. “Living in ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
4
Play message disappointed me
ZOEY Martinson's Ndebele Funeral, which I eventually got to see last Friday, reminded me of the celebrated creativity of the “much-ado about ... «News24, Jul 15»
5
Web of Promises and Lies
PSL chief executive, Kenny Ndebele, revealed in March this year that the top-flight league paid the mother body to help them deal with the ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
6
World View: Greece's Tsipras Lashes Out at His Own Party as New …
... of Mugabe's 5th Brigade, trained by North Korea, tens of thousands of people, mostly from the Ndebele tribe, were tortured and slaughtered. «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
7
Mugabe Hacking Me Because I'm Ndebele - Sibanda
“Is it selective justice that a Ndebele who allegedly insulted him is jailed?” He said it was difficult to get justice at the courts and in Zanu PF. «ZimEye - Zimbabwe News, Jul 15»
8
Thief removes man's eyes, robs him of $10
... in Shona," said Mashavira. Magistrate Tendai Mahwe said a Ndebele interpreter would be availed and remanded the case to August 4. «New Zimbabwe.com, Jul 15»
9
MDC's Misihairabwi-Mushonga Says Mugabe Promotes Tribalism in …
Lupane is located deep in Matebeleland North, a predominantly Ndebele province. Misihairabwi-Mushonga, who is MDC proportional ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
10
Children, Media Discuss Investment in Children
Ndebele addressed media professionals, children and civil society representatives from southern Africa who convened in Pretoria on 2 and 3 ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Ndebele [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/ndebele>. May 2024 ».
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