ngina

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of gourd used as a water container in Zulu culture.

  - "The Zulu people use ngina as a container for storing and carrying water."
  - "Ngina is an essential tool for the Zulu people during their long journeys."

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Variants

List of all variants of ngina that leads to same result
noggin , noggins , use her noggin , use his noggin , use one's noggin , use their noggin

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Etymology

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The word 'ngina' originates from the Zulu language and is derived from the word 'nqina', which means 'gourd' or 'calabash'.

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Trivia

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1. The Zulu people have been using the ngina as a water container for thousands of years.

2. The ngina is also known as a calabash in other parts of Africa and the world.

3. The Zulu people believe that the ngina has spiritual significance and is a symbol of their connection to the land and water.

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Related Concepts

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1. Calabash: A large gourd used as a container, especially in Africa.

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Culture

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The ngina is an important cultural symbol in Zulu society, representing both practicality and tradition. It is often used during ceremonial events and is also featured in various forms of Zulu art and literature.

How to Memorize "ngina"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, round gourd being used as a water container by the Zulu people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ngina' with the image of a Zulu water container.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'ngina' is a type of 'gourd' used by the Zulu people for carrying water.

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