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!