Water, water everywhere

“I remember one time we were running late and I was translating a story, I was the editor. You know there will be that moment when you get a mind block. I screamed ‘Guys please help me, what is water in isiXhosa?’ Then someone said ‘Ma’am it’s in the bottle next to you.’ I said ‘Please guys, help me.’ And another one shouted ‘Amanzi ma’am!’” — Noxolo Grootboom