Nghala - Lion — Xitsonga Dictionary

Nghala is a Xitsonga word meaning "Lion" in English.

Oxford definition

Lion n.
- (fem. Lioness) large tawny flesh-eating wild cat of africa and s. Asia.
- (the lion) zodiacal sign or constellation leo.

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Proverbs - Emahlweni ka nghala ku fambiwa na xisana — When you go in front of a lion you must take a fire

Proverbs - Mbyana leyi hanyaka yi tlula nghala leyi feke — A living dog is better than a dead lion

Proverbs - I malebvu ya nghala — It is a lion's beard

Proverbs - Nghala yi vomba exihlahleni — A lion roars in the bush

Proverbs - Nghala yi etlele na khwiri ra yona — A lion sleeps with its stomach