nkosi

/ əŋˈkɔːsɪ /

noun

1. a term of address to a superior; master; chief

Word History and Origins

Origin of nkosi¹

Nguni inkosi chief, lord

Example Sentences

Frei’s lone save came in the 89th minute on a header by Nkosi Tafari.

From Washington Times

The service began with the London African Gospel Choir performing Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrica - a song which, when George began covering South Africa in the 1980s, risked a jail sentence for anyone who sang it.

From BBC

Morris bodied Dallas defender Sebastien Ibeagha to make a signature run from behind, also beating Asiter Illarramendi and Nkosi Tafari in the box to use a right-footed toe poke to bury the ball in the back of the net in the 48th minute.

From Seattle Times

At least one person jumped to their death, said Thando le Nkosi Manzini, a student who saw the fire from the street.

From Reuters

At least one person jumped to their death, said Thando le Nkosi Manzini, a student who saw the blaze from the street.

From Reuters