Tagati
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tagati is a noun meaning In South African English, a wizard, witch, or a spiteful person who operates in secret to harm others or who uses poisons and familiar spirits to carry out harmful deeds.
Meaning
In South African English, a wizard, witch, or a spiteful person who operates in secret to harm others or who uses poisons and familiar spirits to carry out harmful deeds.
Example Sentences
No, the average Bantu always had a dilemma; live with the wild tribes and never know when some witchdoctor's tagati would strike him down; or live with the umlungus and respect his authority (and his sjambok).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include witch, cacomagician, witchmonger, magosha, taipo, wizzy.
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