Verb transitive and intransitive

MEANING

To be accustomed to, acclimatized, to contract a habit.

Example of use

1.     Nalibelela ii incito, MEANING:  I am accustomed to that work.

2.     Belela mubufi/bunupu, MEANING:  To be in the habit of lying (stealing).

SYNONYM/SIMILARWORD/COMPARE/CONTRAST

Ishibila.

OTHER RELATEDWORDS/USES/SOURCES/FUNCTIONS

PASSIVE: Belelwa

FIGURATIVESPEECH/IDIOMS/PHRASES/COLLOQUIAL USE/EXPRESSIONS

Nalibelelwa kumbwa shandi, MEANING:  My dogs are accustomed to me.