Kraaling: meaning, definitions and examples
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kraaling
[ หkrษหlษชล ]
farming, livestock
Kraaling refers to a type of enclosure for holding livestock, particularly in Southern Africa. It is traditionally constructed with wooden poles, thorn bushes, or even natural barriers to keep animals contained and safe from predators.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The farmer built a kraal to protect his goats from wild animals.
- In the evening, the cattle were herded back into the kraaling.
- Families in rural areas often gather around the kraal to socialize after a long day.
Translations
Translations of the word "kraaling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น kraal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Kraal
๐ฎ๐ฉ kraal
๐บ๐ฆ ะบraal
๐ต๐ฑ kraal
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏraal
๐ซ๐ท kraal
๐ช๐ธ kraal
๐น๐ท kraal
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูraal
๐จ๐ฟ kraal
๐ธ๐ฐ kraal
๐จ๐ณ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kraal
๐ฎ๐ธ kraal
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบraal
๐ฌ๐ช แraal
๐ฆ๐ฟ kraal
๐ฒ๐ฝ kraal
Etymology
The term 'kraal' comes from the Dutch word 'kraal', which means 'enclosure' or 'corral'. It was adopted into English in the context of African farming and livestock practices. The development of kraals can be traced back to indigenous pastoralist societies in South Africa, where they were used for thousands of years to protect livestock. These structures were crucial for safety and organization within their agricultural practices. As European settlers arrived, they observed and adopted these traditional methods, further integrating the word into the English language. Today, 'kraal' represents not just a physical structure, but also the cultural practices surrounding livestock management in Southern African communities.