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* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Seasons|Seasons]] | |||
* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]] | |||
* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]] | |||
* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]] | |||
* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Education|Education]] | |||
* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Telling-Time|Telling Time]] | |||
* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Common-Foods|Common Foods]] | |||
* [[Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]] | |||
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Revision as of 21:27, 2 April 2023
Greetings and introductions are an essential part of every culture. In this lesson, you will learn how to greet people in Xhosa using both formal and informal expressions and practice introducing yourself. By the end of this lesson, you should be able to greet people with confidence and ease.
Formal Greetings
In Xhosa culture, formal greetings are crucial in showing respect and acknowledging the status of the person you are addressing. Here are some common formal greetings you can use:
Molweni
Molweni is a formal greeting that can be used in most situations. It is similar to "hello" in English.
Xhosa | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
Molweni | mol-weh-nee | Hello |
Molo nonke
Molo nonke is another formal greeting that can be used in most situations. It is similar to "good day" in English.
Xhosa | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
Molo nonke | mol-oh nohn-keh | Good day |
Ndiza kuwe kukuhlatywayo
Ndiza kuwe kukuhlatywayo is a formal greeting that translates to "I am coming to you for respect." It is often used when addressing elders or people in authority.
Xhosa | Pronunciation | English |
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Ndiza kuwe kukuhlatywayo | n-gee-zah koo-weh koo-koo-lah-tii-waa-yoh | I am coming to you for respect |
Informal Greetings
In informal settings, such as among friends or family, Xhosa speakers often use different greetings. Here are some examples:
Sawubona
Sawubona is a common informal greeting that can be used among friends or family. It is similar to "hi" in English.
Xhosa | Pronunciation | English |
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Sawubona | sah-woh-boo-nah | Hi |
Unjani?
Unjani? is a casual way of asking "how are you?" and can be used among friends or family.
Xhosa | Pronunciation | English |
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Unjani? | oon-jah-nee | How are you? |
Molo
Molo is an informal greeting that can be used among friends or family. It is a shortened version of molo nonke.
Xhosa | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
Molo | mol-oh | Hi/Good day |
Introducing Yourself
Now that you know how to greet people in Xhosa, it's time to learn how to introduce yourself. Here's an example:
Xhosa | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
Molo, ndingu <your name> | mol-oh, n-dee-ngoo <your name> | Hello, my name is <your name> |
Alternatively, you can use the phrase "Ndiphakathi kwenu" to say "I am amongst you". This phrase can be used if you are introducing yourself to a group of people.
Xhosa | Pronunciation | English |
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Ndiphakathi kwenu | n-dee-pah-kah-tee kweh-noo | I am amongst you |
Formal vs Informal Addressing
In Xhosa culture, it is essential to use the correct form of addressing a person depending on their age, status or relationship to you. Failure to use the correct form can be seen as a sign of disrespect or disregard to one's culture. Here's how the addressing is handled in Xhosa:
Formal Addressing
When addressing someone older or in authority, always use the correct form. For example, using "Ndabezitha" is required when addressing a chief, while "Bhuti" or "Sisi" should be used when addressing older people that are not related to you.
Xhosa | Pronunciation | English |
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Ndabezitha | n-dah-beh-zee-tah | Chief |
Bhuti | boo-tee | Older brother |
Sisi | see-see | Older sister |
Informal Addressing
Informal addressing is normally used for people that are closer to you, such as friends and family members. Examples of informal forms of addressing would be "Mama" or "Baba" for mother or father respectively.
Xhosa | Pronunciation | English |
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Mama | mah-mah | Mother |
Baba | bah-bah | Father |
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned how to greet people in Xhosa using both formal and informal expressions and practice introducing yourself. You have also learned the importance of addressing someone correctly in Xhosa culture. Keep practicing and returning to this lesson as you continue your Xhosa language learning journey.
Other Lessons
- Days of the week and time expressions
- Seasons
- Drinks
- Geography
- How to say Good Bye?
- Education
- Telling Time
- Common Foods
- Count to 10