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Xhosa Vocabulary - Days of the Week

Hi Xhosa learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the days of the week in Xhosa. Days of the week is an important vocabulary to know for anyone learning Xhosa language or planning to travel to Xhosa-speaking countries. Knowing the days of the week in Xhosa will make it easier to schedule your appointments, understand calendars and plan your activities.
So, let's get started!

Introduction[edit | edit source]

The Xhosa language is one of the Bantu languages which is spoken by about 8 million people in Southern Africa. Xhosa has its own rich culture and history, and as a language teacher, I always try to introduce some cultural aspects in my lessons as it makes learning more fun and interesting.

Before we dive into the lesson, let me tell you something interesting about Xhosa culture. Did you know that the Xhosa tribe has a tradition called “intonga”, which is a stick fighting competition among young men? You might have seen it in the movie "Black Panther". Stick fighting is regarded as an important part of Xhosa culture and the competition is used as a way to display bravery and strength. Fascinating, isn't it? Now let's learn some Xhosa! 😊

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages:Greetings, Feelings and Emotions, Count to 10 & Colors.

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

The days of the week in Xhosa are straightforward to learn as they are very similar to the English language. Here is a list of the days of the week in Xhosa:

Xhosa	Pronunciation	English
Umhla wenye	['um͡ɬa we'ɲe]	Monday
Esihlanu	[e'siɬaːnu]	Tuesday
Umsitho	['uːm.si.tʰo]	Wednesday
Umvulo	['umvulo̤]	Thursday
Unyaka	[u'ɲa:ka]	Friday
Ingcambu	[iŋ'ɡam.bu]	Saturday
Sonto	['sɔntʰo̤]	Sunday

Note that in Xhosa, the first letter of each day is capitalized.

Example Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Person 1: Molo, nguThandi. Umhla wenye nguwe? (Hello, I am Thandi. Is today Monday?)
Person 2: Hayi, nguye Sonto. (No, today is Sunday.)

Vocabulary Recap[edit | edit source]

Let's do a quick recap of the Xhosa vocabulary we learned in this lesson:

Monday - Umhla wenye
Tuesday - Esihlanu
Wednesday - Umsitho
Thursday - Umvulo
Friday - Unyaka
Saturday - Ingcambu
Sunday - Sonto

To improve your Xhosa Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

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-In today's lesson, we will learn the days of the week in Xhosa. Enjoy your learning journey with Polyglot Club!
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+<div class="pg_page_title">Xhosa Vocabulary - Days of the Week</div>
+Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/xhosa Xhosa] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about the days of the week in Xhosa. Days of the week is an important vocabulary to know for anyone learning Xhosa language or planning to travel to Xhosa-speaking countries. Knowing the days of the week in Xhosa will make it easier to schedule your appointments, understand calendars and plan your activities.<br>So, let's get started!
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-==Main Terms==
+=<h2>Introduction</h2>=
-The following table contains the days of the week in Xhosa and their translation in English.
+The Xhosa language is one of the Bantu languages which is spoken by about 8 million people in Southern Africa. Xhosa has its own rich culture and history, and as a language teacher, I always try to introduce some cultural aspects in my lessons as it makes learning more fun and interesting.
+Before we dive into the lesson, let me tell you something interesting about Xhosa culture. Did you know that the Xhosa tribe has a tradition called “intonga”, which is a stick fighting competition among young men? You might have seen it in the movie "Black Panther". Stick fighting is regarded as an important part of Xhosa culture and the competition is used as a way to display bravery and strength. Fascinating, isn't it? Now let's learn some Xhosa! 😊
+<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages:[[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Greetings|Greetings]], [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]], [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]] & [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]].</span>
+== Days of the Week ==
+The days of the week in Xhosa are straightforward to learn as they are very similar to the English language. Here is a list of the days of the week in Xhosa:
 {| class="wikitable"
+! Xhosa !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-! Word in Xhosa !! Pronunciation !! Translation in English
+| Umhla wenye || ['um͡ɬa we'ɲe] || Monday
-|-
-| Mvulo || mvoo-loo || Monday
 |-
-| Lwesibini || lweh-see-bee-nee || Tuesday
+| Esihlanu || [e'siɬaːnu] || Tuesday
 |-
-| Lwesithathu || lweh-see-tha-thoo || Wednesday
+| Umsitho || ['uːm.si.tʰo] || Wednesday
 |-
-| Lwesine || lweh-see-neh || Thursday
+| Umvulo || ['umvulo̤] || Thursday
 |-
-| Lwesihlanu || lweh-see-hla-noo || Friday
+| Unyaka || [u'ɲa:ka] || Friday
 |-
-| Mgqibelo || mg-khee-beh-loo || Saturday
+| Ingcambu || [iŋ'ɡam.bu] || Saturday
 |-
-| Sonto || son-too || Sunday
+| Sonto || ['sɔntʰo̤] || Sunday
 |}
-==Dialogue==
+Note that in Xhosa, the first letter of each day is capitalized.
-Let's practice the days of the week in Xhosa with a dialogue.
+== Example Dialogue ==
+* Person 1: Molo, nguThandi. Umhla wenye nguwe? (Hello, I am Thandi. Is today Monday?)
+* Person 2: Hayi, nguye Sonto. (No, today is Sunday.)
+== Vocabulary Recap ==
+Let's do a quick recap of the Xhosa vocabulary we learned in this lesson:
+* Monday - Umhla wenye
+* Tuesday - Esihlanu
+* Wednesday - Umsitho
+* Thursday - Umvulo
+* Friday - Unyaka
+* Saturday - Ingcambu
+* Sunday - Sonto
+To improve your [[Language/Xhosa|Xhosa]] [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=143 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/xhosa/question questions]!
+<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
-* Unjani ngomhla wesibini?
+{{#seo:
-What day is it today?
+|title=Xhosa Vocabulary - Days of the Week
-* Ngomhla wesibini.
+|keywords=Xhosa, days of the week, vocabulary, culture, Bantu languages, Southern Africa
-It is Tuesday.
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn the Xhosa vocabulary for the days of the week, along with some interesting cultural facts. Improve your Xhosa language skills with our step-by-step guide!
-* Ngomhla wesithathu uyakwazi ukufika?
+}}
-Will you be able to come on Wednesday?
-* Yebo, ndizakwazi ukufika ngomhla wesithathu.
-Yes, I will be able to come on Wednesday.
-* Ngomhla wesine sizakufunda?
-Will we study on Thursday?
-* Yebo, sizakufunda ngomhla wesine.
-Yes, we will study on Thursday.
-* Ngomhla wesihlanu sizakufika?
-Will we come on Friday?
-* Yebo, sizakufika ngomhla wesihlanu.
-Yes, we will come on Friday.
-* Ngomhla wesonto sizakufika?
-Will we come on Sunday?
-* Yebo, sizakufika ngomhla wesonto.
-Yes, we will come on Sunday.
-==Related lessons==
+==Other Lessons==
-* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
+* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
-* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
+* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]]
-* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
+* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
-* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
+* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
+* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Greetings|Greetings]]
+* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
+* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Weather|Weather]]
+* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Fruits-and-Vegetables|Fruits and Vegetables]]
+* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-week-and-time-expressions|Days of the week and time expressions]]
 * [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Numbers|Numbers]]
-==Useful Links and Sources==
+<span class='maj'></span>
-* https://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/xhosa.php
+==Sources==
-* https://www.thoughtco.com/xhosa-phrases-4129072
+* [https://quizlet.com/za/209639293/xhosa-days-of-the-week-flash-cards/ Xhosa days of the week Flashcards | Quizlet]
-* https://www.101languages.net/xhosa/basics.html
+* [https://www.pinterest.com/pin/575053446166139556/ Days of the week: isiXhosa, Afrikaans, English7 A4 Posters in PDF ...]
-* https://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/african/south_africa/xhosa/
+* [https://www.twinkl.co.za/resource/days-of-the-week-isixhosa-intsuku-zosuku-za-hl-10 FREE! - Days of the week in Xhosa | Intsuku zosuku | Display Pack]
+{{Xhosa-Page-Bottom}}
+<span links></span>

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Introduction[edit | edit source]