Gender Terminology Booklet

Sesotho sa Leboa Tshiven ḓ a

English

Definitions

Xitsonga

299 ombudsperson A person usually appointed by the government or by parliament, having a significant degree of independence and is

molwedi wa semmušo

muambeli ombadi

mulavisisaswivile- lo ombadi

mandated with representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints of maladministration or a violation of rights. Not limited in sexual choice with regard to biological sex, gender, or gender identity. A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well-founded or true.

300 pansexual

kgethabong ka moka go tša thobalano

mufunam beudzo ṱ he

nkahlawularim- bewu

kgakantšhano tshi ḓ ihanedzi khanganyedzo

301 paradox

xitikaneti nkaneto

ḽ ivi ya vhubebi ya vhulonda ṅ wana

302 parental leave Leave granted to either parent in order to care for a child.

maikhutšo a botswadi

livhi ya vutswari

303 parental rights

Rights and obligations of parents concerning their children.

ditokelo tša botswadi

pfhanelo dza vhubebi

timfanelo ta vutswari

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Gender Terminology Booklet