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Xhosa Fundis
Xhosa Fundis

Xhosa Fundis provides Xhosa Language Courses to individuals and to companies. We also sell our innovative Xhosa Learning Materials to the public, schools and companies. We have been teaching Xhosa and developing our language learning materials since 2004.

Xhosa Fundis
Tel / Fax: 021 447 9868
Cell: 084 843 7795
Email: molo@new.co.za
45 Queen's Park Ave.,
Upper Woodstock
www.xhosafundis.co.za

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2011 (192)
2010 (194)
2009 (1)
 

Phambili! - Ahead! (ie. Go for it!) Click to listen and learn.

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Phambili means forward / ahead / in front.
 
It can be used in a variety of related contexts. Literally in terms of position and space (phambili kwetafile = in front of the table) and also as a way of encouraging a sports team / athlete / someone with a challenge ahead, as in 'onward!' / 'ahead!'.
 
Enjoy!

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Lihle izulu! - The weather is beautiful! Click to listen & learn.

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WORD PARTS:
Li = it is (refering to the noun 'izulu' / weather),
hle = beautiful
izulu = the weather.
 
A very common way to comment on good weather. Enjoy!

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Ngubani ixesha? - What's the time? Click to listen & learn.

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WORD PARTS:
Ngu = it is,
bani = who [what],
ixesha = the time.
 
Enjoy!

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Kushushu kamnandi! - It's nicely hot! Click to listen & learn.

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WORD PARTS:
Ku = it is,
shushu = hot,
kamnandi = nicely.
 
Use this phrase to comment on the nice warm temperature of the day. A great way to start a conversation, break the ice, or just add to your greeting. Enjoy!

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Ndiyazikhupha! - I'm taking myself out! Click to listen & learn.

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WORD PARTS:
Ndi = I,
ya = am, (present tense marker),
zi = [my]self,
khupha = taking out.
 
Enjoy!

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Ibinjani impelaveki yakho? - How was your weekend? Click to listen&learn.

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WORD PARTS:
Ibi = it was,
njani = how,
impelaveki = weekend,
yakho = your.
 
(impela means end and veki means week)

Enjoy! 

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Ibinjani impelaveki yakho? - How was your weekend? Click to listen&learn.

WORD PARTS:
Ibi = it was,
njani = how,
impelaveki = weekend,
yakho = your.
 
(impela means end and veki means week)

Enjoy! 

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Xhosa (6 week) Courses starting next week. Click to see more.

Click here to download:
Xhosa Fundis Info & Schedule remainder 2011.pdf (665 KB)
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Please email Kyle at molo@new.co.za with any queries.

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Yhu! Kuyanetha namhlanje! - Yoo! It's raining today! Click to listen&learn.

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WORD PARTS:
Yhu! = Wow! / Gee!
Kuya = it is,
netha = raining,
namhlanje = today.
 
For "It was raining today", say: Bekunetha namhlanje!
 
Enjoy!

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Hayi shem torho! - No shame man! Click to listen&learn.

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WORD PARTS:
hayi = no,
shem = shame,
torho = tog (from Afrikaans expression of sympathy)
 
Note: the rh in Torho is pronounced as the Afrikaans g.
 
Enjoy this wonderfully South African expression for showing sympathy and caring!

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