Xhosa

The English phrase “are you okay?” is translated into Xhosa as uphilile. In Xhosa, uphilile is a common greeting used to ask how someone is doing.

The Xhosa word for the adjective ‘cool’ is phola. phola is used to describe something that has a slightly low temperature.

The English word “grandma” is translated into Xhosa as umakhulu. The term is used to refer to a grandmother.

The Xhosa phrase ewe nohayi is used to say “yes and no”, indicating that there is no simple answer to a question.

The English phrase “good night” is expressed in Xhosa as Ulale kakuhle.

To say “have a good night” in Xhosa, use Ube nobusuku obuhle.

The Xhosa word for key is isitshixo. isitshixo refers to a device designed to open and close a lock.

Ube nemini emnandi is the Xhosa phrase for “have a good day”. This is a polite phrase used to wish someone a pleasant day when parting.

The English phrase “hello, how are you?” is translated into Xhosa as molo, unjani?

The Xhosa word for “quiet” (with little sound) is cwaka. cwaka is an adjective used to describe a state of being quiet or having little sound.