Yoga & Wellness

16 phrases · Xhosa with romanization, English and audio

  1. Kukho isifundo se-yoga namhlanje?

    Is there a yoga class today?

    Usage

    Check yoga class availability

    Grammar Note

    "se-" = genitive prefix

  2. Iseshini yasekuseni iqala ngaliphi ixesha?

    What time does the morning session start?

    Usage

    Check morning session time

    Grammar Note

    "iqala" = "it begins"

  3. Isifundo sifanele nabaqalayo?

    Is this class suitable for beginners?

    Usage

    Check beginner suitability

    Grammar Note

    "sifanele" = "suitable for"

  4. Ndifuna ukubhukisha iseshini yam qobo.

    I'd like to book a private session.

    Usage

    Book a private session

    Grammar Note

    "qobo" = "own/personal" intensifier

  5. Ndingaboleka i-yoga mat phi?

    Where can I rent a yoga mat?

    Usage

    Ask where to rent yoga mat

    Grammar Note

    "Ndingaboleka" = "I can borrow"

  6. Luhlobo luphi lwe-yoga? (Hatha / Vinyasa / Yin / Ashtanga)

    What style of yoga is this? (Hatha / Vinyasa / Yin / Ashtanga)

    Usage

    Ask about yoga style

    Grammar Note

    "luphi" = class 11 interrogative "which"

  7. Ndenzakele kumadolo / emhlana — kukho izilungiso?

    I have a knee or back injury — do you have modifications?

    Usage

    Request pose modifications for injury

    Grammar Note

    "Ndenzakele" = perfect "injured"

  8. Kukho iseshini yokuzindla?

    Is there a meditation session available?

    Usage

    Check meditation availability

    Grammar Note

    "uku-" infinitive prefix

  9. Isifundo sihlala ixesha elingakanani?

    How long is the class?

    Usage

    Check class duration

    Grammar Note

    "elingakanani" = "how long"

  10. Ninepakeji yekhaya lokuphumla?

    Do you offer a retreat package?

    Usage

    Ask about retreat packages

    Grammar Note

    "lokuphumla" = "for resting"

  11. Ndingangena ngaphandle kokubhukisha?

    Can I drop in without a reservation?

    Usage

    Ask about walk-in availability

    Grammar Note

    "Ndingangena" = "I can enter"

  12. Kukho isawuna okanye igumbi lomsi?

    Is there a sauna or steam room?

    Usage

    Check for sauna or steam room

    Grammar Note

    "somsi" = genitive "of steam"

  13. Ninezeshini zokulinga izandi okanye ukulawula umphefumlo?

    Do you offer sound healing or breathwork sessions?

    Usage

    Ask about sound healing sessions

    Grammar Note

    "zoku-" = "for" + infinitive

  14. Ndifuna ukuzama i-aerial yoga.

    I'd like to try aerial yoga.

    Usage

    Express interest in aerial yoga

    Grammar Note

    English loanword

  15. Umqeqeshi wayemangalisa — enkosi.

    The instructor was wonderful — thank you.

    Usage

    Compliment and thank the instructor

    Grammar Note

    "waye-" = past progressive (umqeqeshi is class 1)

  16. Kukho abantu abangaphi kwisifundo?

    How many people are in the class?

    Usage

    Check class size

    Grammar Note

    "abantu abangaphi" = "how many people"

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