isiXhosa phrases
How to say congratulations in isiXhosa
Congratulations in isiXhosa is “Halala!”. There are 3 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Halala!
Every way to say congratulations in isiXhosa
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
Halala ngomnyaka wethu sikunye! Enkosi ngothando lwakho. Ndiyakuthanda.
Congratulations on our year together! Thank you for your love. I love you.
Source: common usage, needs native check
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How do you say congratulations in isiXhosa?
“Halala!” Other ways: “Halala mhlobo wam!” (Congratulations, my friend!); “Halala ngomnyaka wethu sikunye! Enkosi ngothando lwakho. Ndiyakuthanda.” (Congratulations on our year together! Thank you for your love. I love you.).
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