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What is a “week” called in Xitsonga?
- In Southern Xitsonga, a week is called Riwelo.
- In Southern Xitsonga, weeks are called Mawelo.
How many words are there for “week” in Xitsonga?
- Gimwegyo,
- Gumogo,
- Limwedo,
- Muwelo,
- Mwendo,
- Mweyo,
- N’welo,
- Xiwelo etc.
Fun Fact about the Xitsonga “Week”
At the heart of the Xitsonga understanding of time is a simple principle: Six marks completion. Time is understood through the movement of the sun. A cycle begins, develops, reaches its fullness, declines, and eventually reaches completion.
| Day | Solar stage | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Dawn (Vutshwa) | 🌅 Beginning |
| Tuesday | Morning (Vuxa) | 🌄 Rising |
| Wednesday | Midday (Nhlikanhi) | ☀️ Fullness |
| Thursday | Afternoon (Ndzhenga) | 🌤️ Declining |
| Friday | Late afternoon (Ripelo) | 🌇 Approaching completion |
| Saturday | Dusk (Mugimo) | 🌆 Completion — 6 |
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