Translation of umthelela in English

Noun (class 3, plural imithelela)

1. contribution, assistance, benefit

   Examples

   • Ikhiphe izinqumo ezimbili ezizoba nomthelela wokwenza ngcono izimpilo zezinkulungwane zabantu abamnyama

     He took two decisions that will be of assistance in improving the lives of thousands of black people

2. influence, effect, impact

   Examples

   • Isikhulu esiphezulu se-SAFA sivumile ukuthi lokhu kwaba nomthelela ekudlaleni kabi kweqembu

     A senior official of SAFA agreed that this had an influence on the poor performance of the team