Gamros
The farm stretches over both shores of the Huab. It is western of Kho-Rixas and only in Damaraland. The literal meaning is as given (Nama ǀǀ gammi = water, - is a morpheme morpheme is printed, a 'water'). Of course, the Afrikaans name refers to the reed around the 'water' and from it.
About this item
Identifier
3519_SKCPN
Title
Gamros
Alternative Title
Gamros
Georeference Sources
S 2014 AC/CA
Is Part Of
longitude
14.125
latitude
-20.375
Measurement Accuracy
12.5 km radius
Notes about Name
nou Die Riet
Source
eng
Zaby A 1979 Rector Namibiana 1 (1) 52 'The Riet, No. 720. [by retirement under the Dama known as] ǀǀ Gamros. A 'little water'. '
afr
Zaby A 1979 Rektor Namibiana 1(1) 52 'Die Riet, nr 720. [Von altersher unter den Dama bekannt als] ǀǀGamros. Ein ‘Kleines Wasser'.'
Description
eng
The farm stretches over both shores of the Huab. It is western of Kho-Rixas and only in Damaraland. The literal meaning is as given (Nama ǀǀ gammi = water, - is a morpheme morpheme is printed, a 'water'). Of course, the Afrikaans name refers to the reed around the 'water' and from it.
afr
Die plaas strek oor albei oewers van die Huab. Dit le westelik van Kho- rixas en nog net in Damaraland. Die letterlike betekenis is soos gegee (Nama ǀǀgammi = water, -ro- is ’n morfeem waarmee verkleining uitge- druk word, ’n 'Watertjie'). Die Afrikaanse naam verwys natuurlik na die riet om die 'watertjie' en daarlangs.
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