ǂKhoandabes
For the discussion of the relationship of Khoandabes and Gobabis to each other as names for the same place, and for the misunderstanding that originated from it, cf.-f gobabis. The meaning of Khoandabis is given above, Hoantabis is exchange ruling, for the change H and K (H) cf. 5 c 3 p. 45, D.W.S. for H-OAN and K (H) OAN, and for -T and -D (-tabis / Dabis) cf. 5 a 2, p. 42.
About this item
Identifier
3874_SKCPN
Title
ǂKhoandabes
Alternative Title
Hoantabis
Georeference Sources
S 2218 BD
Is Part Of
longitude
18.875
latitude
-22.375
Measurement Accuracy
12.5 km radius
Name in Khoekhoe or Nama
╪Khoandabes*
ǂKhoandabes
Source
eng
Kohler O 1959 Gobabis 16 '...Gobabis. This place was known in olden times as Hoantabis and there is little doubt that it represents a mispronunciation of the Nama name ╪Khoan-dabes, ‘elephants’ (╪khoan) lick (dabes)’. The Bergdama of Gobabis use the latter form to this day'.
afr
Kohler O 1959 Gobabis 16 '...Gobabis. This place was known in olden times as Hoantabis and there is little doubt that it represents a mispronunciation of the Nama name ╪Khoan-dabes, ‘elephants’ (╪khoan) lick (dabes)’. The Bergdama of Gobabis use the latter form to this day'.
Description
eng
For the discussion of the relationship of Khoandabes and Gobabis to each other as names for the same place, and for the misunderstanding that originated from it, cf.-f gobabis. The meaning of Khoandabis is given above, Hoantabis is exchange ruling, for the change H and K (H) cf. 5 c 3 p. 45, D.W.S. for H-OAN and K (H) OAN, and for -T and -D (-tabis / Dabis) cf. 5 a 2, p. 42.
afr
Vir die bespreking van die verhouding van Khoandabes en Gobabis tot mekaar as name vir dieselfde plek, en vir die misverstand wat daaruit ont- staan het, vgl.-f GOBABIS. Die betekenis van Khoandabis is hierbo aan- gegee, Hoantabis is wisseluitspraak daarvan, vir die wisseling h- en k(h) vgl. 5 C 3 bl. 45, d.w.s. vir H-oan- en K(h)oan-, en vir -t- en -d- (-tabis/ dabis) vgl. 5 A 2, bl. 42.
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