Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Zulu term or phrase:
Lobolo
English translation:
Dowry
Added to glossary by
Jako (X)
Mar 8, 2005 16:08
21 yrs ago
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Zulu term
Assertive under pressure
Native in: Portuguese 
Works in: English to Portuguese, Portuguese to English
Lobolo
I would like another translation other than "Dowry" or ‘bride-price’ please. Thank you. Helena
Proposed translations
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| 4 | bride price |
Jako (X)
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bride price
The word "lobolo" is the stem for "ilobolo" which refers to "the cattle and other things paid as bride price". Related to this is the verb "lobola".
Another less likely solution might be the use of a Fanakalo (lingua franca used in SA mines) - where "lobol" means "the ball".
Another less likely solution might be the use of a Fanakalo (lingua franca used in SA mines) - where "lobol" means "the ball".
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Comment: "Thank you but I know what it is, I just wanted to know if there was another translation for it, maybe from another person's point of view. I can also understand it as a 'tribute' to the bride's father."
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