isiXhosa phrases
How to say please in isiXhosa
Please in isiXhosa is “Ndicela...”. There are 9 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Ndicela...
Every way to say please in isiXhosa
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
Ndicela uphinde
Please repeat
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies
Ndicela ume apha
Please stop here
Useful in a minibus taxi.
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants
Ndicela undincede
Please help me
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies
Ndicela ubhale phantsi
Please write it down
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
Ndicela uthathe ifoto yethu
Please take our photo
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing
Ndicela undibonise apha emephini
Please show me on the map
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way
Ndicela undise esitishini senqwelo-moya
Please take me to the airport
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants
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How do you say please in isiXhosa?
“Ndicela...”. Requests start with Ndicela ('I ask for'), e.g. Ndicela ikofu, a coffee please. Other ways: “Ndicela uphinde” (Please repeat); “Ndicela ume apha” (Please stop here); “Ndicela undincede” (Please help me).
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