The English term "switch off" matches the Zulu term "ukuvala"
| other english words that include "off" : | zulu : |
|---|---|
| coffee-house | ikhefi, ilikhefi |
| coffee | ikhofi, ilikhofi |
| offer | ukuazisa, ukuethula, ukuphakamisa |
| office | ihhovisi, ilihhovisi |
| offspring | ingane |
| post office | iliposihhovisi, iposihhovisi |
| put off | ukukhumula |
| shut off | ukuvala |
| take off | ukukhumula |
| turn off | ukuvala |