April 1st, 2011 xhosafundis's posterous Posted in Daily Xhosa No Comments »
WORD PARTS:
A = negative form (not),
ndi = I,
ku = you,
va = hear / understand (also feel).
This is a very commonly used response when Xhosa people don’t hear / understand what someome is saying to them. As a beginner learning a new language it is essential. Good luck and enjoy!
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March 30th, 2011 xhosafundis's posterous Posted in Daily Xhosa No Comments »
WORD PARTS:
U = you,
zi = [your]self,
va = feel (in other instances can mean hear or understand),
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March 29th, 2011 xhosafundis's posterous Posted in Daily Xhosa No Comments »
WORD PARTS:
Qala = start,
ngo = by,
kwakho = yourself.
Let someone know that they can go ahead on their own by using this phrase.
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March 28th, 2011 xhosafundis's posterous Posted in Daily Xhosa No Comments »
WORD PARTS:
Yhu! – (similar to) Wow! / Gee! pronounced Yoo!
Ndi = I / I’m,
yonqena = lazy,
namhlanje = today.
Hope you make it through your Monday!
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