Useful Phrases

1. Ndiyenzile le app

   I made this app

   Usage

   Used when introducing an app you created

   Grammar Note

   Xhosa perfect tense uses the "-ile" suffix to indicate completion

2. Le app simahla

   This app is free

   Usage

   Used to inform someone the app is free of charge

   Grammar Note

   "Simahla" is the Xhosa word for free of charge

3. Zama ukulanda

   Please try downloading it

   Usage

   Used to encourage someone to download the app

   Grammar Note

   "Zama" is the imperative of "to try" in Xhosa

4. NdingumJaphani

   I'm Japanese

   Usage

   Basic phrase for introducing your nationality

   Grammar Note

   "Ndingu-" serves as the copula "I am" in Xhosa

5. Ndingumhambi

   I'm a traveler

   Usage

   Used to identify yourself as a tourist/traveler

   Grammar Note

   "Umhambi" means traveler/wanderer in Xhosa

6. Ndihamba ndedwa

   I'm traveling alone

   Usage

   Used to say you are traveling by yourself

   Grammar Note

   "Ndedwa" means alone/by oneself in Xhosa

7. Lixesha lam lokuqala apha

   It's my first time here

   Usage

   Common phrase when visiting a place for the first time

   Grammar Note

   "lokuqala" means "first" and agrees with ixesha (class 5); together "my first time"

8. Ndingathatha isithombe?

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Used when asking permission to take a photo

   Grammar Note

   "-nga-" is the Xhosa infix expressing ability/permission

9. Singathatha isithombe kunye?

   Shall we take a photo together?

   Usage

   Used to suggest taking a photo together

   Grammar Note

   "Kunye" means together in Xhosa

10. Nceda uscan ikhowudi ye-QR

    Please scan the QR code

    Usage

    Used when asking someone to scan a QR code

    Grammar Note

    "Nceda" means please/help in Xhosa

11. Ungandikhohlisi

    Don't cheat me / Stop ripping me off

    Usage

    Used when being cheated or overcharged; a strong protest

    Grammar Note

    "Unga-" is the Xhosa prohibitive prefix. "Khohlisa" means to deceive

12. Ungandideleli

    Don't underestimate me / Don't look down on me

    Usage

    Used when someone disrespects or underestimates you

    Grammar Note

    "Delela" means to disrespect/look down on in Xhosa

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