project idikshinari

English to isiXhosa

Andisithethi kakhulu isiXhosa

phrases

How is it? Kunjani?

You still well? Usaphila?

And how is it with you? Kunjani kuwe?

And also me, I’m fine, thanks. Nam, ndiphilile, enkosi.

What’s your name? Ngubani igama lakho?

I am ____  Ndingu ______

Sorry, you are who, remind me? Uxolo, ungubani kanene?

I’m happy to know you. Ndiyavuya ukukwazi

And me, I’m happy to know you. Nam, ndiyavuya ukukwazi

Okay, go well. Kulungile, hamba kakukle

Thanks, stay well. Enkosi, sala kakuhle

Have a nice day! Ube nemini emanadi!

And you! Nawe!

Do you understand? Uyaqonda?

I understand a little. Ndiqonda kancinci.

I don’t understand. Andikondi.

I speak a little Xhosa. Ndisithetha kancinci isiXhosa.

Will you repeat. Kwawuphinde.

Speak slowly. Thetha kgokucotcha.

Sorry, what did you say? Uxolo, uthini?

I’m still learning. Ndisasifunda.

I am trying at least. Ndiyazama noko.

You snooze you loose. Walala wasala!