Molo
MOH-loh
Hello (to one person)
Molweni
mol-WEH-nee
Hello (to multiple people)
Unjani?
oon-JAH-nee
How are you?
Ndiphilile, enkosi
ndee-pee-LEE-leh ehn-KOH-see
I am well, thank you
Igama lam ngu...
ee-GAH-mah lahm ngoo
My name is...
Ndiyavuya ukukwazi wena
ndee-yah-VOO-yah oo-KWAH-zee WEH-nah
Pleased to meet you
Usale kakuhle
oo-SAH-leh kah-KOO-hleh
Stay well (farewell said to the person staying)
Uhambe kakuhle
oo-HAHM-beh kah-KOO-hleh
Go well (farewell said to the person leaving)
Enkosi
ehn-KOH-see
Thank you
Uxolo
oo-KHO-loh
Sorry / Excuse me / Peace
Iphi indlu yangasese?
EE-pee ind-loo yan-ga-SEH-seh
Where is the toilet/bathroom?
Andithetha isiXhosa
I can't speak isiXhosa
Lala kakuhle
Good night
Akukho ngxaki
You're welcome
More Xhosa phrases
- Basic Words
- Basic Nouns
- Basic Verbs
- Adjectives
- Question Words
- Food & Drinks
- Transportation
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- Airport & Customs
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- Money & Exchange
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- Schedule & Booking
- Culture & Etiquette
- Traveling with Kids
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- Banking & ATM
- Visa & Immigration
- Business & Work
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- Music & Entertainment
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- Photography
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- Language Learning
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- Dating Apps
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- Markets & Souvenirs
- Wine & Spirits
- Car Rental & Driving
- Time & Dates
- Hiking & Trekking
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- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Yoga & Wellness
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- Remote Work
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- Convenience Store
- Martial Arts
- Signs
- Body Parts
- Animals
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- Electronics
- Feelings
- Slang
- Local Dishes
- Local Drinks
- Indulgences