aluka

Xhosa

Etymology 1

From Proto-Bantu *-gàdʊka (“to turn, go back, come back”), intransitive separative form of Proto-Bantu *-gàda (“to turn, come back, go back, alter”). Compare with Zulu -eluka. The sense of being circumcised likely comes from the fact that initiates are taken out to the bush and then are returned after the ritual.

Verb

-aluka

1. (intransitive) to be circumcised

Inflection

This verb needs an inflection-table template.

Etymology 2

From Proto-Bantu *-dʊ̀ka (“to plait”).

Verb

-aluka

1. to weave

Inflection

This verb needs an inflection-table template.