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Xhosa Language Learning Dialogue: At the Grocery Store
Xhosa
Cultural Note: In Xhosa culture, it is common to greet each other before starting a conversation, even if it is a simple transaction at a store.
Dialogue
Person A
Molo, unjani?
Hello, how are you?
Moh-loh, oon-jah-nee
Person B
Ndiphilile, enkosi. Wena?
I'm fine, thank you. And you?
Ndee-pee-lee-leh, en-koh-see. Weh-nah?
Person A
Ndiyaphila, enkosi. Ngicela ukuthenga ii-apples.
I'm fine, thank you. I would like to buy apples.
Ndee-yah-pee-lah, en-koh-see. Ngee-che-lah oo-koo-then-gah ee-apples
Person B
Ziyaphi ii-apples ezifuna?
Which apples do you want?
Zee-yah-pee ee-apples eh-zee-foo-nah
Person A
Ngicela ii-apples ezimhlophe.
I want white apples.
Ngee-che-lah ee-apples eh-zee-mhloh-peh
Person B
Kulungile, sizokubonelela.
Okay, we will get them for you.
Koo-loon-gee-leh, see-zoh-koo-boh-ne-leh-lah
Key Phrases
Molo, unjani?
Hello, how are you?
Use this phrase to greet someone and ask how they are doing.
Ndiphilile, enkosi.
I'm fine, thank you.
Use this phrase to respond when someone asks how you are.
Ngicela ukuthenga ...
I would like to buy ...
Use this phrase when you want to buy something.
Ziyaphi ... ezifuna?
Which ... do you want?
Use this phrase when you want to know which specific item someone wants.
Kulungile, sizokubonelela.
Okay, we will get them for you.
Use this phrase when you agree to do something for someone.
Practice Exercises
What is the correct response to 'Molo, unjani?'
Fill in the blank: '_____, enkosi. Ngicela ukuthenga ii-apples.'
Ngicela ukuthenga ...
I'm fine, thank you.
Hello, how are you?
Molo, unjani?
I would like to buy ...
Ndiphilile, enkosi.