Art & Museums

1. Imyuziyam yobugcisa iphi?

   Where is the art museum?

   Usage

   Ask for the location of the art museum

   Grammar Note

   "yobugcisa" is the genitive form for "of art"

2. Ivalwa ngexesha elini?

   What time does it close?

   Usage

   Ask what time the gallery closes

   Grammar Note

   "Ivalwa" is the passive form meaning "is closed"

3. Imali yokungena imalini?

   How much is the entrance fee?

   Usage

   Ask the price of entry

   Grammar Note

   "yokungena" is the genitive infinitive "of entering"

4. Umzoba lo wenziwe ngubani?

   Who made this painting?

   Usage

   Ask who created this painting

   Grammar Note

   "ngubani" means "by whom" in passive constructions

5. Unogcisa olithandayo?

   Do you have a favourite artist?

   Usage

   Ask if someone has a favourite artist

   Grammar Note

   "olithandayo" is a relative form meaning "whom you like" (class 5). "Unogcisa" = "u- (you) + no- (with) + igcisa (artist)"

6. Ndicela undichazele ngobugcisa balapha.

   Please tell me about the local art scene.

   Usage

   Ask about the local art scene

   Grammar Note

   "balapha" means "of here, local" (agrees with class 14 ubugcisa)

7. Kukho igaleriya yobugcisa?

   Is there an art gallery?

   Usage

   Ask if there is an art gallery

   Grammar Note

   "igaleriya" is a loan word from English "gallery"

8. Kukho ihlelo lokufundiswa kobugcisa?

   Is there an art class?

   Usage

   Ask if there is an art class available

   Grammar Note

   "lokufundiswa" is the passive infinitive "of being taught"

9. Le nto yobugcisa ixabisa malini?

   How much is this artwork?

   Usage

   Ask the price of an artwork

   Grammar Note

   "yobugcisa" is the genitive form "of art"

10. Ndingathabatha umfanekiso apha?

    Can I take a photo here?

    Usage

    Ask permission to take a photo

    Grammar Note

    "Ndinga-" asks about permission or possibility

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