Gender Terminology Booklet

Sesotho sa Leboa Tshiven ḓ a

English

Definitions

Xitsonga

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bigender

A gender identity that can be translated as having two gender identities. Gender identities could be male and female or non-binary identities.

bongpedi

vhumbeumbili

rimbewumbirhi

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breastfeeding An act of a female feeding a child breast milk. A natural way to feed a baby by providing breast milk.

go nyantšha amuša

u mamisa mikando

mamiso an’wiso

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bride price

A payment in the form of livestock, money, property, or other asset that is made by or on behalf of a prospective husband to the bride’s family. The use superior strength or influence to intimidate others by forcing them to do something.

magadi

lumalo mamalo

ndzovolo xuma

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bullying

bokgowa

u tambudza u shengedza

nkarhato nhlupho nxaniso

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Gender Terminology Booklet