English to isiXhosa: phrases people actually send

Molo

Hello (to one person)

Used at any time of day.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Molweni

Hello (to more than one person)

Many speakers also use it to greet one elder, as respect.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Ewe, molo

Yes, hello (reply)

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1

Molo bhuti

Hello, brother

For a young man about your age.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Molo sisi

Hello, sister

For a young woman about your age.

Source: common usage, needs native check

Molo tata

Hello, sir (father)

Tata: respectful address for an older man.

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6

Molo mama

Hello, ma'am (mother)

Mama: respectful address for an older woman.

Source: common usage, needs native check

Unjani?

How are you? (to one person)

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Ninjani?

How are you? (to more than one person)

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Ndiphilile

I am well

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Siphilile

We are well

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Ndiphilile. Wena unjani?

I'm fine. And how are you?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Nam ndiphilile

I'm fine too

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Hamba kakuhle

Goodbye (to one person who is leaving)

Literally 'go well': said by the person who stays.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Sala kakuhle

Goodbye (to one person who is staying)

Literally 'stay well': said by the person who leaves.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Hambani kakuhle

Goodbye (to several people who are leaving)

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Salani kakuhle

Goodbye (to several people who are staying)

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Ulale kamnandi

Good night / Sleep well

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Uvuke njani?

Good morning (literally 'How did you wake up?')

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ube nosuku oluhle

Have a good day

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Sobonana emva kwexeshana

See you in a little while

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Ndiyavuya ukukubona

I'm glad to see you

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ngena!

Come in!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Wamkelekile

Welcome (to one person)

Source: common usage, needs native check

Enkosi

Thank you

The everyday thank-you; Ndiyabulela is a little more formal.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Enkosi kakhulu

Thank you very much

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ndiyabulela

Thank you (literally 'I thank')

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Ndiyabulela kakhulu

Thank you very much

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Siyabulela

We thank you

Source: common usage, needs native check

Nam ndiyabulela

You're welcome / It's my pleasure

Literally 'I thank you too'.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Ndiyabulela ngoncedo lwakho

Thank you for your help

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Ndiyabulela, tata

Thank you, sir

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Ndicela...

Please... / May I have...

Requests start with Ndicela ('I ask for'), e.g. Ndicela ikofu, a coffee please.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Uxolo

Excuse me / Sorry

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Akukho nto

It doesn't matter / It's nothing

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Ngubani igama lakho?

What's your name?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Igama lam ngu...

My name is ...

Join ngu- to the name: Igama lam nguLwazi.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

NdinguNcedile

I am Ncedile

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Ungubani wena?

Who are you?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

UNcedile wakwabani?

Ncedile of which family? (asking for a surname)

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Uhlala phi?

Where do you live?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ndivela eKapa

I'm from Cape Town

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7

Ndihlala eRhawutini

I live in Johannesburg

eRhawutini is Johannesburg.

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 8

Uneminyaka emingaphi?

How old are you?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ndineminyaka engama-24

I'm 24 years old

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Utshatile na?

Are you married?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ewe, nditshatile

Yes, I'm married

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Uyakwazi ukuthetha isiNgesi?

Can you speak English?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Andisithethi isiXhosa

I don't speak isiXhosa

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Ndiyasifunda isiXhosa

I'm learning isiXhosa

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ndiyavuya ukukwazi

Pleased to meet you

Source: common usage, needs native check

Lo ngumhlobo wam

This is my friend

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ewe

Yes

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Hayi

No

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Kulungile

Okay / Alright

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Andazi

I don't know

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Andiqondi

I don't understand

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Ewe, ndiyaqonda

Yes, I understand

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Ndiqonda kancinci

I understand a little

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Ndicela uphinde

Please repeat

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Ndicela uthethe ungangxami

Please speak slowly (don't hurry)

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Uxolo, uthini?

Sorry, what did you say?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Ndicela ubhale phantsi

Please write it down

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies

Ndicela undincede

Please help me

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Ndingakunceda njani?

How can I help you?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Ngubani?

Who?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Ntoni?

What?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Nini?

When?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Unengxaki na?

Is there a problem? / What's wrong?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Akukho ngxaki!

No problem!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Khawundilinde!

Wait for me!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ndilibele

I forgot

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Kuhle kakhulu!

That's great!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ndingxamile

I'm in a hurry

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Ndonwabile

I'm happy

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Kuyabanda

It's cold

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Kuyatshisa

It's hot

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Liyana

It's raining

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Linjani izulu namhlanje?

What's the weather like today?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Siphi isitishi setreyini?

Where is the train station?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Iphi indawo yokumisa ibhasi ekufuphi?

Where is the nearest bus stop?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Yimalini ukuya eSoweto?

How much is the fare to Soweto?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6

Ndicela ukuhla apha

I'd like to get off here

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6

Ndicela itikiti lokuya eThekwini

I'd like a ticket to Durban

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Ndicela ukuqesha imoto

I'd like to hire a car

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Ndicela ume apha

Please stop here

Useful in a minibus taxi.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Ungayithatha itshintshi

Keep the change

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Ndicela undise esitishini senqwelo-moya

Please take me to the airport

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Uyaphi?

Where are you going?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Ndiya eKapa

I'm going to Cape Town

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7

Iphi iofisi yabakhenkethi?

Where is the tourist office?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ndicela uthathe ifoto yethu

Please take our photo

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Uhambe kakuhle

Safe travels / Travel well

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ndilahlekile

I'm lost

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Ndilahlekile, ndicela undincede

I'm lost, please help me

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Iphi ibhanki ekufuphi?

Where is the nearest bank?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Ndingakwazi ukufika khona ngeenyawo?

Can I get there on foot?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Kukude kangakanani?

How far is it?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Qhubeka phambili

Go straight ahead

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Jika ekhohlo

Turn left

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Jika ekunene

Turn right

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Isemva kwesakhiwo

It's behind the building

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Isecaleni kwesitishi

It's next to the station

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6

Kukufuphi

It's near

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Ndicela undibonise apha emephini

Please show me on the map

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Ndingayifumana phi le adilesi?

Where can I find this address?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way

Iphi ivenkile ekufuphi?

Where is the nearest shop?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 10: Shopping and Sport

Yimalini?

How much is it?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4

Ibiza malini?

How much does it cost?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Ndifuna ukuthenga iimpahla

I want to buy clothes

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 10: Shopping and Sport

Ndingalinganisa na?

Can I try it on?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 10: Shopping and Sport

Le inkulu kakhulu

This one is too big

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 10: Shopping and Sport

Le incinci kakhulu

This one is too small

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 10: Shopping and Sport

Kuyadura!

It's expensive!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 10: Shopping and Sport

Kutshiphu!

It's cheap!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 10: Shopping and Sport

Ndicela irisiti

A receipt, please

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 10: Shopping and Sport

Uyawamkela amakhadi okuthenga na?

Do you accept cards?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 10: Shopping and Sport

Ndifuna itshintshi

I want change

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Ndifuna ukutsala imali

I want to draw money

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Ndilambile

I'm hungry

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Ndinxaniwe

I'm thirsty

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Ndicela amanzi

Water, please

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5

Ndicela ikofu

A coffee, please

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Ndicela iti

Tea, please

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5

Ndicela ibhili

The bill, please

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Ukutya kumnandi

The food is delicious

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Ukutya kuyabanda

The food is cold

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Ndihluthi

I'm full

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Iphi ithoyilethi?

Where is the toilet?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants

Ndingasithenga phi isonka?

Where can I buy bread?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 8: At the filling station

Enkosi ngokutya

Thank you for the food

Source: common usage, needs native check

Masitye

Let's eat

Source: common usage, needs native check

Inye

One

Counting forms as used when counting notes or things; the number word agrees with what is counted.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Zimbini

Two

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Zintathu

Three

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Zine

Four

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Zintlanu

Five

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Zintandathu

Six

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Zisixhenxe

Seven

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Zisibhozo

Eight

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Lithoba

Nine

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Lishumi

Ten

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Amashumi amabini

Twenty

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3

Amashumi amathathu

Thirty

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3

Amashumi amane

Forty

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3

Amashumi amahlanu

Fifty

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3

Amashumi amathandathu

Sixty

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3

Amashumi asixhenxe

Seventy

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3

Amashumi asibhozo

Eighty

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3

Amashumi alithoba

Ninety

Source: built on the pattern in Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3

Ikhulu lerandi

One hundred rand

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Iwaka

One thousand

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Lithini ixesha?

What time is it?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Intsimbi yesihlanu

It's five o'clock

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Isiqingatha emva kweyesihlanu

Half past five

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Emini emaqanda

Midday, noon

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Namhlanje

Today

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Ngomso

Tomorrow

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Izolo

Yesterday

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Kudala

A long time ago

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Ngoku

Now

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Ufike ngexesha

He/she arrived on time

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Ufike emva kwexesha

He/she arrived late

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Yhu! Ndishiywe lixesha!

Oh no, I'm late!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

Ngumhla wesingaphi namhlanje?

What's the date today?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Iqala nini?

When does it start?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 4: Question words, Quantities, Weather

uMvulo

Monday

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uLwesibini

Tuesday

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uLwesithathu

Wednesday

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uLwesine

Thursday

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uLwesihlanu

Friday

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uMgqibelo

Saturday

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

iCawa

Sunday

Also the word for church.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uJanyuwari

January

Everyday month names follow English; older isiXhosa names also exist.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uFebhuwari

February

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uMatshi

March

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

u-Epreli

April

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uMeyi

May

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uJuni

June

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uJulayi

July

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

u-Agasti

August

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uSeptemba

September

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

u-Okthobha

October

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uNovemba

November

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

uDisemba

December

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Ubusika

Winter

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Ihlobo

Summer

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Intlakohlaza

Spring

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Ukwindla

Autumn

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 3: Numbers, days, months, seasons

Lo ngumama wam

This is my mother

Source: common usage, needs native check

Lo ngutata wam

This is my father

Source: common usage, needs native check

Unabantwana?

Do you have children?

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ndinabantwana ababini

I have two children

Source: common usage, needs native check

Kunjani ekhaya?

How are things at home?

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ndikhumbula ekhaya

I miss home

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ndiyakuthanda

I love you / I like you

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Nam ndiyakuthanda

I love you too

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ngaba nawe uyandithanda?

Do you love me too?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Umhle!

You're beautiful!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ndiyakukhumbula

I miss you

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ndiyakuthanda kakhulu

I love you very much

Source: common usage, needs native check

Sithandwa sam

My love / My darling

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ndicinga ngawe

I'm thinking of you

Source: common usage, needs native check

Usebenza phi?

Where do you work?

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ndisebenza esibhedlele

I work at a hospital

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ndingumfundi

I'm a student

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ndifuna umsebenzi

I'm looking for work

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ndisemsebenzini

I'm at work

Source: common usage, needs native check

Andiphilanga

I'm not well

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Ndiyagula

I'm sick

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Ndidiniwe

I'm tired

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Ndiphethwe yintloko

I have a headache

Ndiphethwe ('I am troubled by') + the body part names an ache.

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Ndiphethwe sisisu

I have a stomach ache

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Ndiphethwe ngumkhuhlane

I have a cold / flu

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Ndiyakhohlela

I'm coughing

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Ndifuna ukubona ugqirha

I want to see a doctor

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Kubuhlungu phi na?

Where does it hurt?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Andikwazi ukulala kakuhle

I can't sleep well

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Ndenzakele

I'm injured

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Ndilunywe yinyoka

I've been bitten by a snake

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Uphile msinyane!

Get well soon!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Zilumkele!

Take care of yourself!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 9: The human body and wellness

Ndincede!

Help me!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Umlilo!

Fire!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Khawuleza!

Hurry!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Bamba, isela!

Stop, thief! (Catch the thief!)

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Ndiyeke!

Leave me alone!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Siphi isitishi samapolisa?

Where is the police station?

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Kukho umntu obe imoto yam!

Someone has stolen my car!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Isipaji sam sibiwe lisela!

My wallet was stolen by a thief!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Ndifuna igqwetha

I want a lawyer

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies

Ndiyavelana nawe

My sympathy (to one person)

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Siyavelana nani

We sympathise with you (to a family)

Source: common usage, needs native check

Akuhlanga lungehlanga

What has happened has happened to others before

A traditional consolation to the bereaved: you are not alone.

Source: common usage, needs native check

Lala ngoxolo

Rest in peace

Source: common usage, needs native check

Thuthuzelekani

Be comforted (to the family)

Source: common usage, needs native check

UThixo akusikelele

May God bless you

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

INkosi ikusikelele

May the Lord bless you

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Masithandaze

Let us pray

Source: common usage, needs native check

Ndiya ecaweni

I'm going to church

Source: common usage, needs native check

Siyambulela uThixo

We thank God

Source: common usage, needs native check

Halala!

Congratulations! / Hooray!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Halala mhlobo wam!

Congratulations, my friend!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ndineendaba ezimnandi!

I have good news!

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Namhlanje lusuku lwam lokuzalwa

Today is my birthday

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ndikunqwenelela ithamsanqa!

Good luck! (I wish you luck)

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ndikunqwenelela okuhle

I wish you well

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ndivuya kakhulu

I'm so glad

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing

Ikrismesi emnandi!

Merry Christmas!

Source: common usage, needs native check

Laduma!

Goal! (also a cheer: 'it thunders')

Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 10: Shopping and Sport