ǃXóõ

Noun

qáe ‎(tone II, class 3, plural qáe-tû)

1. biological mother
2. female
3. suffixed to plant names, signifying a broader-leaved more substantial variety; {{suffixed to certain other objects, signifying more substantial size, weight}}
4. used with the proper name of a person's child as a respectful form of address

   ǂíi ǀûa qâe

   mother of ǂíi ǀûa

Usage notes

The plural is a member of Noun Class 4.

Derived terms

References

• A ǃXóõ Dictionary, ISBN 978-3-89645-869-8