Language/Xhosa/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise
Hi Xhosa learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to express surprise in Xhosa. We will look at some words and phrases that you can use to express surprise in Xhosa. We will also look at some example sentences and a quiz to test your understanding. Let's get started!
Words
| Xhosa | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Uyabona | u-ya-bo-na | Wow! |
| Uyabona kakuhle | u-ya-bo-na ka-ku-hle | Wow, that's great! |
| Uyabona kakhulu | u-ya-bo-na ka-khu-lu | Wow, that's really great! |
| Uyabona ndiyaxoka | u-ya-bo-na n-di-ya-xo-ka | Wow, I'm so happy! |
| Uyabona ndiyaxelela | u-ya-bo-na n-di-ya-xe-le-la | Wow, I'm so impressed! |
| Uyabona ndiyaxelela kakhulu | u-ya-bo-na n-di-ya-xe-le-la ka-khu-lu | Wow, I'm really impressed! |
Example Sentences
| Xhosa | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Uyabona, ndiyaxelela kakhulu! | Wow, I'm really impressed! |
| Uyabona kakuhle, ndiyaxoka! | Wow, that's great, I'm so happy! |
| Uyabona, ndiyaxelela! | Wow, I'm so impressed! |
| Uyabona kakhulu, ndiyaxoka! | Wow, that's really great, I'm so happy! |
Quiz
Test your understanding of expressing surprise in Xhosa with the following quiz:
1. How do you say "Wow, that's really great!" in Xhosa? A. Uyabona B. Uyabona kakuhle C. Uyabona kakhulu D. Uyabona ndiyaxoka
2. How do you say "Wow, I'm so impressed!" in Xhosa? A. Uyabona B. Uyabona kakuhle C. Uyabona kakhulu D. Uyabona ndiyaxelela
3. How do you say "Wow, I'm really impressed!" in Xhosa? A. Uyabona B. Uyabona kakuhle C. Uyabona kakhulu D. Uyabona ndiyaxelela kakhulu
Answers: 1. C, 2. D, 3. D
To improve your Xhosa Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
That's it for this lesson! We hope you enjoyed learning how to express surprise in Xhosa.
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