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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Itumeleng

Setswana for "rejoice" or "be happy", built on the verb itumela, to feel joy.

Meaning and origin

Itumeleng takes the Setswana verb itumela, to rejoice, and shapes it into a short instruction aimed at the child, so the word itself works as a command to be glad.

How to pronounce Itumeleng

English (US)ee-too-meh-LENG /iːtuːməˈlɛŋ/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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