Goabeb

The 'add-on 'BEB is locativating; The first component is ╪Go-B = 'Schlam' (Rust 1960 DNW 53).

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Identifier
914_SKCPN
Title
Goabeb
Alternative Title
Goabeb
Georeference Sources
S 2115
Is Part Of
Toponymica Hottentotica: A1 (A-G)
longitude
15.5
latitude
-21.5
Measurement Accuracy
50 km radius
Source
eng Van Zyl CB 1973 Farmer Questionnaire 'Goabeb, Farm No. 63, Dist. Caribib, nearest town of Usakos. Means 'mud clay', with which the Nama plastered their homes, consist of goa = clay, and -beb, additions. So called because so much water and beautiful clay soil is for their homes. Information from Du Raan AA, expert of native languages ​​'.
afr Van Zyl CB 1973 Boer Vraelys 'Goabeb, plaas nr 63, dist. Karibib, naaste dorp Usakos. Beteken ‘Modderklei’, waarmee die Nama hulle huise gepleister het, bestaan uit goa = klei, en -beb, byvoegsel. So genoem omdat hier so baie water en mooi kleigrond is vir hulle huise. Inligting van Du Raan AA, kenner van inboorlingtale'.
Description
eng The 'add-on 'BEB is locativating; The first component is ╪Go-B = 'Schlam' (Rust 1960 DNW 53).
afr Die 'byvoegsel' -beb is lokativerend; die eerste komponent is ╪goa-b = 'Schlamm' (Rust 1960 DNW 53).
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