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    An alalysis of two setswana colour terms: ntsho and tshweu

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    Date
    2008
    Author
    Otlogetswe, T.J.
    Bagwasi, M.M.
    Publisher
    University of Botswana, Department of English, http://www.ub.bw
    Type
    Published Article
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    Abstract
    This paper explores the linguistic contexts, uses and meanings of the colour terms ntsho (black) and tshweu (white) in Setswana. Using a corpus data, the paper argues that the two terms display cultural and linguistic meanings which are sometimes lacking in Setswana dictionaries and certain translations. The analysis of the data reveals that the two colour terms collocate with a variety of other words in the language to result in a complex array of meanings. Further, the analysis reveals that while traditionally ntsho is associated with negative semantics, it is used in a variety of senses to celebrate heroes and heroines in Setswana culture. In a similar way, tshweu has ngative senses in certain limited contexts.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10311/856
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