What is uMunthu?

Cape Town philosopher Augustine Shutte defines it thus: “The concept of [uMunthu] embodies an understanding of what it is to be human and what is necessary for human beings to grow and find fulfillment. It is an ethical concept and expresses a vision of what is valuable and worthwhile in life” .

What does Ubuntu mean in English?

I am, because you are
According to his explanation, ubuntu means “I am, because you are”. In fact, the word ubuntu is just part of the Zulu phrase “Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu”, which literally means that a person is a person through other people. Ubuntu is that nebulous concept of common humanity, oneness: humanity, you and me both.

What is the spirit of ubuntu?

The spirit of Ubuntu is essentially to be humane and ensure that human dignity is always at the core of your actions, thoughts, and deeds when interacting with others. Having Ubuntu is showing care and concern for your neighbor.

What does umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu mean in English?

It is sometimes translated as “I am because we are” (also “I am because you are”), or “humanity towards others”, or in Zulu, umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. In Xhosa, umntu ngumntu ngabantu but is often used in a more philosophical sense to mean “the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity”.

What does umuntu mean in English and Zulu?

English words for umuntu include person, man, personable, personage, personified, personify, human being, a human being and the human. Find more Zulu words at wordhippo.com!

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