Verb transitive and intransitive.

MEANING

To twist.

Example of use

1. Nyongotola ukuboko, MEANING: To twist the arm.

2. Munda mulenyongotoka, MEANING: My stomach twists (I have cramps).

SYNONYM/SIMILAR WORD/COMPARE/CONTRAST

-potola

OTHER RELATED WORDS/USES/ SOURCES/FUNCTIONS

REFLEXIVE: inyongotola.

Example of use

Aleinyongotola umusana. MEANING: he twists his hips in dancing).

PASSIVE: -nyongotolwa MEANING: to be twisted

Example of use

Anyongotolwa ukuboko MEANING: His arm was twisted.

INTENSIVE: nyongotwesha.