Xitsonga | IsiZulu | English |
Switsutsusu | Ukukhemezela | Drizzle |
Xihangu | Isichotho | Hail |
Gamboko | Iqhwa elikhitikile | Snow |
Kungwa | Inkungu | Mist |
Mberha | Amazolo | Dew |
Hunguva | Inkungu | Fog |
Dyandza | Uhlaka | Drought |
Moya | Umoya | Wind |
Xihuhuri | Umoya omatasa | Whirlwind |
Rimoyana/Mheho | Umoya ohelezayo | Breeze |
Mpfula | Imvula | Rain |
Ndhambi | Isikhukhula | Flood |
Bubutsa | Isiphepho | Storm |
Xidzedze | Isishingishane | Hurricane/Cyclone |
Sources:
- Nobuhle Kunene (Isizulu)
Dyandza is drought ( referring to extended period of shortage ). Draught refers to a current of cool air in a confined space.
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