isiXhosa phrases
How to say thank you in isiXhosa
Thank you in isiXhosa is “Enkosi”. There are 8 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Enkosi
Every way to say thank you in isiXhosa
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
Ndiyabulela
Thank you (literally 'I thank')
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies
Enkosi kakhulu
Thank you very much
Source: common usage, needs native check
Enkosi ngokutya
Thank you for the food
Source: common usage, needs native check
Ndiyabulela, tata
Thank you, sir
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Xhosa, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way
Ndiyabulela kakhulu
Thank you very much
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
Enkosi ngayo yonke into kunyaka ophelileyo. Ngamana omtsha ungangcono ngakumbi.
Thank you for everything in the past year. May the new one be even better.
Source: common usage, needs native check
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How do you say thank you in isiXhosa?
“Enkosi”. The everyday thank-you; Ndiyabulela is a little more formal. Other ways: “Ndiyabulela” (Thank you (literally 'I thank')); “Enkosi kakhulu” (Thank you very much); “Enkosi ngokutya” (Thank you for the food).
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