What is your name in Xhosa?

xh ngubani igama
igama
Shabda (Sanskrit: शब्द, IAST: Śabda), is the Sanskrit word for "speech sound". In Sanskrit grammar, the term refers to an utterance in the sense of linguistic performance.
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lakho?
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What is bye Xhosa?

When saying goodbye to one person you would say Hamba kakuhle ('Go well') or Sala kakuhle ('Stay/remain well'). When saying goodbye to more than one person, Hambani kakuhle or Salani kakuhle would be used. Xhosa.
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How do you say amen in Xhosa?

amen translated to Xhosa
  1. أمين
  2. Amin.
  3. אמן
  4. Amin.
  5. amen.
  6. amen.
  7. amen.
  8. Amin.
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How do you thank someone in Xhosa?

Oh thank you, thank you! Owu enkosi, enkosi kakhulu!
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How do Xhosa greet each other?

How do you greet in Xhosa? How do you greet in Xhosa? Molo is used to greet one person and Page 9 • Molweni is used to greet more than one person. These forms of greetings are used at any time of the day.
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Introducing yourself in Xhosa



How do I praise God in Xhosa?

haleluya! mdumise uyehova, mphefumlo wam.
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How do you respond to Unjani?

Unjani? (how are you?) Ngiyaphila (I am fine.) Unjani wena? (and how are you?) Ngiyaphila nami.
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How do you respond to Enkosi?

As mentioned in our post on 16 May, another good thing to know is that when politely accepting or politely rejecting an offer in Xhosa, the reply is either "Hayi, enkosi" (No, thanks) or "Ewe, enkosi" (Yes, thanks) and not "Yes, please" as in English.
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How do you say Girl in Xhosa?

girl translated to Xhosa
  1. فتاة
  2. yarinya.
  3. ילדה
  4. nwa agbọ...
  5. tifla.
  6. gabadh.
  7. msichana.
  8. omobirin.
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How do you say hello in Xhosa?

What are some basic Xhosa greetings?
  1. Hello (singluar) - Molo.
  2. How are you? (singular) - Unjani?
  3. I am fine - Ndiyaphila.
  4. Hello (to more than one person) - Molweni.
  5. How are you? (to more than one person) - Ninjani?
  6. We are fine - Siyaphila.
  7. Stay well (goodbye to more than one person) - Salani kakuhle.
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What does Mfondini mean?

So mfondini [Zulu, mfo + -ndini (suffix indicating affection)], 'dear brother'.
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How do you respond to Ngiyabonga?

Ngiyabonga kakhulu/ ngibonga kakhulu. Please. Ngicela ... You are welcome.
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What is Salibonani?

Salibonani. hello (literally: "we have seen each other")
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What is the meaning of Ngiyabonga?

thank you. interjection. en an expression of gratitude.
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What is the meaning of Ufefe?

A user from South Africa says the name Ufefe is of Xhosa origin and means "grace".
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Who is the Xhosa God?

The Supreme Being among the Xhosa is called uThixo or uQamata. As in the religions of many other Bantu peoples, God is only rarely involved in everyday life. God may be approached through ancestral intermediaries who are honoured through ritual sacrifices.
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How do Xhosa show respect?

Xhosa have traditionally used greetings to show respect and good intentions to others. In interacting with others, it is crucial to show respect (ukuhlonipha). Youths are expected to keep quiet when elders are speaking, and to lower their eyes when being addressed.
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How do you respond to Hujambo?

Hujambo (how are you? – to one person) – Sijambo (I am fine). Hamjambo (how are you? – to two or more people) – Hatujambo (We are fine).
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How can I learn Xhosa words?

Useful Xhosa Phrases for Visitors to Cape Town
  1. Hello – Molo (singular) Molweni (plural)
  2. How are you? – Unjani? ( ...
  3. I'm fine thanks and you? – Ndiphilile?
  4. What is your name? – Ungubani igama lakho? ...
  5. My name is … – Igama lam ngu …
  6. Where are you from? Uvela phi?
  7. I'm from … – Ndivela e …
  8. I don't understand – Andiva.
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What are you doing Xhosa?

“What are you doing?” “Wenza ntoni?”
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Is Xhosa a click language?

Xhosa, known affectionately as the 'click click language,' takes its name from a people in mostly southern Africa who speak it. One of the official languages of South Africa and the native tongue of the late Nelson Mandela, Xhosa is now spoken by around 8 million people.
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