Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Xhosa learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn the most important Xhosa words related to clothes. Knowing these words will help you to communicate better and understand what people are saying. Let's get started! 🤗
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Greetings, Feelings and Emotions, Health & Family.
Clothing Items[edit | edit source]
Here is a list of some of the most common clothing items in Xhosa:
| Xhosa | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ukuba | u-ku-ba | shirt |
| ibhulashi | i-bhu-la-shi | trousers |
| ibhulukwe | i-bhu-lu-kwe | skirt |
| ibhulubhazi | i-bhu-lu-bha-zi | dress |
| ibhulubhokisi | i-bhu-lu-bho-ki-si | shorts |
Colors[edit | edit source]
Here are some of the most common colors in Xhosa:
| Xhosa | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| luhlaza | lu-hla-za | white |
| mnyama | m-nya-ma | black |
| luhlaza okanye mnyama | lu-hla-za o-ka-nye m-nya-ma | grey |
| luhlaza okanye mnyama | lu-hla-za o-ka-nye m-nya-ma | brown |
| luhlaza okanye mnyama | lu-hla-za o-ka-nye m-nya-ma | beige |
Accessories[edit | edit source]
Here are some of the most common accessories in Xhosa:
| Xhosa | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ibhulubhokisi | i-bhu-lu-bho-ki-si | belt |
| ibhulubhokisi | i-bhu-lu-bho-ki-si | scarf |
| ibhulubhokisi | i-bhu-lu-bho-ki-si | hat |
| ibhulubhokisi | i-bhu-lu-bho-ki-si | gloves |
| ibhulubhokisi | i-bhu-lu-bho-ki-si | socks |
Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your Xhosa Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- How to say Good Bye?
- Numbers
- Greetings
- Colors
- Fruits
- Education
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Languages
- Express Surprise
Sources[edit | edit source]