Nguni Languages: Word Meanings and Differences
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What does the word 'amadlozi' mean in isiXhosa?

  • to be constipated
  • sperms (correct)
  • ancestors
  • to be angry
  • What is the equivalent of the word 'step' in isiXhosa?

  • sinyathelo
  • inyathelo (correct)
  • igadango
  • isinyathelo
  • What is the prefix of the noun 'umfana' in isiXhosa?

  • i-
  • in-
  • um- (correct)
  • a-
  • In which provinces is isiXhosa predominantly spoken?

    <p>Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Free State, Gauteng, and parts of KwaZulu-Natal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the click sounds in isiXhosa?

    <p>From the early contact with the Khoisan people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'ukuqumba' in isiXhosa?

    <p>to be angry/cross</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the isiXhosa phrase for 'what is the doctor doing?'

    <p>Wenzani ugqirha?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the isiXhosa word 'thanda' mean?

    <p>love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phonetic transcription of the isiXhosa vowel 'e'?

    <p>[e]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the isiXhosa phrase for 'what are the boys doing?'

    <p>Benzani abafana?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of repeating sounds in isiXhosa?

    <p>to acquire a proper pronunciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What languages influenced the click sounds in isiXhosa?

    <p>Khoi and San</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended way to organize vocabulary cards?

    <p>In manageable packets with elastic bands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the stem of the word 'inja' (dog) found in the dictionary?

    <p>Under the entry -nja</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reviewing vocabulary cards with the English side first?

    <p>To test vocabulary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do with vocabulary cards you did not know?

    <p>Keep them separately to revise later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you revisit the section on consonants and their pronunciation?

    <p>After obtaining a better understanding of noun classes and subject concords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you write on the face side of a vocabulary card for verbs and other stems?

    <p>IsiXhosa stem and English translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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