amadoda
/ (amaˈdəʊda) /
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pl n
Southern African grown men
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Word Origin for amadoda
from Nguni ama, a plural prefix + doda men
Words nearby amadoda
amadan, amadavat, Amadis, Amadis of Gaul, Amado, amadoda, Amador Guerrero, amadou, Amagasaki, amah, amain
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How to use amadoda in a sentence
Is it well that two men ('amadoda-amabili') should be made 'iziula' (fools)?
The Last Boer War|H. Rider HaggardFor the rest, amadoda, the house is very near and contains that which is good to eat and drink.
The White Hand and the Black|Bertram MitfordOn that other lavatory you see written 'Amadoda' (men), and this is meant for black men.