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?

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

What is the origin of the click sounds in isiXhosa?

From the early contact with the Khoisan people Signup and view all the answers

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

to be angry/cross Signup and view all the answers

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

Wenzani ugqirha? Signup and view all the answers

What does the isiXhosa word 'thanda' mean?

love Signup and view all the answers

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

[e] Signup and view all the answers

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

Benzani abafana? Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of repeating sounds in isiXhosa?

to acquire a proper pronunciation Signup and view all the answers

What languages influenced the click sounds in isiXhosa?

Khoi and San Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to organize vocabulary cards?

In manageable packets with elastic bands Signup and view all the answers

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

Under the entry -nja Signup and view all the answers

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

To test vocabulary Signup and view all the answers

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

Keep them separately to revise later Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

IsiXhosa stem and English translation Signup and view all the answers