Post 1 Chapter 32-36
What do you suppose is the difference between Umfundisi and Imfundisi? Is Umfundisi a respectful way to consult someone who's older than you and Imfundisi a respectful way to consult someone who's younger than you? The young white child refers to Stephen Kumalo as Umfundisi and Stephen refers to the young child as Imfundisi.
QUESTION: "What do you suppose is the difference between Umfundisi and Imfundisi?"
ReplyDeleteThe correct spelling is, 'UMFUNDISI'
'IMFUNDISI' is incorrect. [Wrong spelling of "Umfundisi"]
UMFUNDISI is formed from the verb, "Fundisa" meaning, "to teach"
Examples: Uthisha uyafundisa. (A teacher teaches.)
UMFUNDISI uyashumayela esontweni. (A preacher/pastor preaches in church.)
"FUNDISA" USED AS A VERB: Fundisa izingane ukuhlonipha. (Teach children to obey (to be respectful)
I hope the above explanation addresses your question.