xhosafundis's posterous http://xhosafundis.posterous.com Most recent posts at xhosafundis's posterous posterous.com Thu, 17 May 2012 03:38:03 -0700 Kunjani ngokusela? - How about a drink? Click to listen & learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/kunjani-ngokusela-how-about-a-drink-click-to http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/kunjani-ngokusela-how-about-a-drink-click-to
kunjani ngokusela 18-05-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS
Ku = it is,
njani = how,
ngo = about,
kusela = to drink (something cold).

Behind the scenes: nga (about) + ukusela (to drink something cold) = ngokusela. When an a and a u combine, they become an o.

Enjoy your Xhosa!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:19 -0700 Ndiyagodola! - I am cold! Click to listen & learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/ndiyagodola-i-am-cold-click-to-listen-learn http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/ndiyagodola-i-am-cold-click-to-listen-learn
ndiyagodola 16-05-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS
Ndi = I,
ya = am,
godola = cold.

Note: Godola refers to your body feeling cold. If you want to say the weather is cold, then you would use the phrase, Kuyabanda (It is cold).

Enjoy your Xhosa this winter!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Tue, 15 May 2012 16:50:28 -0700 Uyandisokolisa! - You're making me struggle! Click to listen&learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/uyandisokolisa-youre-making-me-struggle-click http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/uyandisokolisa-youre-making-me-struggle-click
uyandisokolisa 15-05-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS:
U = you,
ya = present & positive tense,
ndi = me,
sokol(a) = struggle,
isa = making (causing to).

Enjoy!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Mon, 14 May 2012 12:03:42 -0700 Ndiyeza ngoku! - I'm coming now! Click to listen&learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/ndiyeza-ngoku-im-coming-now-click-to-listenle-99691 http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/ndiyeza-ngoku-im-coming-now-click-to-listenle-99691
ndiyeza ngoku 12-05-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS
Ndi = I,
yeza = am coming,
ngoku = now.

Grammar Note: yeza is made up of ya + (i)za = yeza. (i)za is called a latent 'i' verb. Ya shows present positive tense (similar to English am), and (i)za means come / coming. An a + i in Xhosa always combine to form an e.

Enjoy!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Thu, 10 May 2012 23:49:47 -0700 Ndiyavuyisana nawe! - I'm happy for you! Click to listen&learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/ndiyavuyisana-nawe-im-happy-for-you-click-to-40221 http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/ndiyavuyisana-nawe-im-happy-for-you-click-to-40221
ndiyavuyisana nawe 11-05-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS
Ndi = I,
ya = (similar to English 'am') present tense positive form,
vuyis = made happy,
ana = together with,
na = with,
we = you.

Enjoy!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Thu, 10 May 2012 23:48:36 -0700 New Xhosa learning materials and greeting cards at Fair - Saturday. Click for details: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/new-xhosa-learning-materials-and-greeting-car http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/new-xhosa-learning-materials-and-greeting-car
SGGS Market Fair 2012 Poster.pdf Download this file

Xhosa Fundis has developed 2 divine new Colouring Books with Language Boosting Activities for both 2 - 5 year olds and 6 - 9 year olds. These complement the words sung on the Xhosa for Kids audio CD. We have also brought out a new range of greeting cards! Come and see our stall at the St George's School Market Fair on Saturday (tomorrow). Address is Richmond Road, Mowbray. R10 per adult. Children for free. Loads of fun and treats for all ages. See flyer attached!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis Wed, 09 May 2012 23:23:40 -0700 Uziva njani namhlanje? - How do you feel today? Click to listen&learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/uziva-njani-namhlanje-how-do-you-feel-today-c-13750 http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/uziva-njani-namhlanje-how-do-you-feel-today-c-13750
uziva njani namhlanje 10-05-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS
U = you,
zi = [your]self,
va = feel,
njani = how,
namhlanje = today.

Enjoy!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Tue, 08 May 2012 23:26:03 -0700 Hayibo uyageza! - No man, you're crazy! Click to listen & learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/hayibo-uyageza-no-man-youre-crazy-click-to-li-85418 http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/hayibo-uyageza-no-man-youre-crazy-click-to-li-85418
hayibo uyageza 09-05-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS:
Hayibo! = No man! / No ways!
U = you,
ya = (similar to) are / am / is - shows present tense, positive form,
geza = silly / crazy.

Enjoy this fun phrase, generally to be used in jest with a friend!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Mon, 07 May 2012 23:27:32 -0700 Walala wasala! - You snooze you lose! Click to listen & learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/walala-wasala-you-snooze-you-lose-click-to-li http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/walala-wasala-you-snooze-you-lose-click-to-li
walala wasala 08-05-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS
Walala wasala is described by some Xhosa people as 'ghetto Xhosa'. It is shared and understood by several Bantu languages.

Literally, lala means sleep and sala means stay (behind). The idiomatic gist is very much the same as 'you snooze you lose' in English.

Enjoy!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Thu, 03 May 2012 22:26:17 -0700 Uphi ngoku? Masidibane edolophini! = Where you now? Let's meet in town! Click to listen&learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/uphi-ngoku-masidibane-edolophini-where-you-no-82934 http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/uphi-ngoku-masidibane-edolophini-where-you-no-82934
Uphi ngoku masidibane edolophini 04-05-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS:
U = you,
phi = where,
ngoku = now.
Masi = let us,
dibane = meet,
edolophini = in town.

Enjoy making arrangements in Xhosa!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Wed, 02 May 2012 23:23:16 -0700 Unobuntu! - You have compassion! Click to listen & learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/unobuntu-you-have-compassion-click-to-listen-75956 http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/unobuntu-you-have-compassion-click-to-listen-75956
unobuntu 03-05-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS:
U = you,
no = have,
(u)buntu = humanity, compassion (and layers of related meanings.)

A sincere and significant compliment to pay someone deserving of it! Enjoy.


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:31:55 -0700 Yhu! Ndidiniwe! - Gee! I'm tired! Click to listen & learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/yhu-ndidiniwe-gee-im-tired-click-to-listen-le http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/yhu-ndidiniwe-gee-im-tired-click-to-listen-le
yhu ndidiniwe 26-04-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS
Yhu (pronounced Yoo) = Gee / Wow,
Ndi = I,
diniwe = am tired.

Enjoy using your Xhosa!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:26:55 -0700 Molo mhlobo, unjani? - Hello friend, how are you? Click to listen & learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/molo-mhlobo-unjani-hello-friend-how-are-you-c-18643 http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/molo-mhlobo-unjani-hello-friend-how-are-you-c-18643
Molo mhlobo unjani 25-04-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS
Molo = hello (to one person any time of day or night),
mhlobo = friend,
U = you,
njani = how.

Enjoy!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:58:28 -0700 Ndiyakuthanda! - I love you! Click to listen & learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/ndiyakuthanda-i-love-you-click-to-listen-lear-50201 http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/ndiyakuthanda-i-love-you-click-to-listen-lear-50201
ndiyakuthanda 24-04-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS
Ndi = I,
ya = present, positive tense, (eg. am)
ku = you,
thanda = like and / or love.

Enjoy expressing yourself in isiXhosa!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:46:40 -0700 Ndiyeza ngoku! - I'm coming now! Click to listen& learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/ndiyeza-ngoku-im-coming-now-click-to-listen-l-89637 http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/ndiyeza-ngoku-im-coming-now-click-to-listen-l-89637
ndiyeza ngoku 23-04-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS
Ndi = I,
yeza = am coming,
ngoku = now.

Enjoy speaking in Xhosa and the wonderful responses!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:06:40 -0700 Ube nemini emnandi! - You have a nice day! Click to listen&learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/ube-nemini-emnandi-you-have-a-nice-day-click http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/ube-nemini-emnandi-you-have-a-nice-day-click
ube nemini emnandi 20-04-12.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS
U = you,
be ne = (similar to) have a,
mini = day,
emnandi = that's nice.

Or shorten to: Mini emnandi! (Nice day!)

Enjoy!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:36:39 -0700 Owu bethuna, uyakhohlela! - Oh shame, you're coughing! Click to listen&learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/owu-bethuna-uyakhohlela-oh-shame-youre-coughi http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/owu-bethuna-uyakhohlela-oh-shame-youre-coughi
owu bethuna uyakhohlela 18-04-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS
Owu = oh,
bethuna = shame (expression of sympathy),
u = you,
ya = (similar to) are,
khohlela = coughing.

Use to show caring in Xhosa - enjoy!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:01:20 -0700 Umhle namhlanje! - You're beautiful today! Click to listen: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/umhle-namhlanje-youre-beautiful-today-click-t http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/umhle-namhlanje-youre-beautiful-today-click-t
yhu umhle namhlanje 16-04-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:30:07 -0700 Yonwabele! - Enjoy it! Click to listen&learn. http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/yonwabele-enjoy-it-click-to-listenlearn http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/yonwabele-enjoy-it-click-to-listenlearn
yonwabele 13-04-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

Y(i) = it,
onwabele = enjoy.

Enjoy!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/557809/Sisi.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sISQWsadVJv Xhosa Fundis Xhosa Fundis - Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:53:26 -0700 Uyakhumbula? - Do you remember? Click to listen & learn: http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/uyakhumbula-do-you-remember-click-to-listen-l-83502 http://xhosafundis.posterous.com/uyakhumbula-do-you-remember-click-to-listen-l-83502
uyakhumbula 11-04-2012.wav Listen on Posterous

WORD PARTS:
U = You (or with a rising tone, him / her),
ya = positive, present tense marker,
khumbula = remember.

Enjoy!

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