Learn Xhosa: 100 Everyday & Easiest Xhosa Words | Beginner Vocabulary | Lesson 2

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  • Check out these essential Xhosa words to help build your vocabulary.
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    Looking forward to your comments! :)
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Komentáře • 308

  • @CamaguNcoso
    @CamaguNcoso Před 3 měsíci +8

    I am a xhosa who is raised by a Tswana mother. I am here to learn isiXhosa

  • @octaviaflowers1506
    @octaviaflowers1506 Před 3 lety +226

    Learning Xhosa during my free time to limit and eliminate the language barrier in a work place this is helping so much thank you ❤️

    • @ndumisov2296
      @ndumisov2296 Před 2 lety +6

      So how is the learning going, have you improved?😀

    • @megamaggotman7025
      @megamaggotman7025 Před 2 lety +1

      So how is the learning going? 😊

    • @KhanyiMathole
      @KhanyiMathole  Před 2 lety +4

      Hi Octavia. Wow, so happy to hear these videos have helped you and for something so important. Thanks for watching and the feedback :)

    • @tristancoetzee6059
      @tristancoetzee6059 Před rokem +4

      I go to school where 90% of the learners are Xhosa (or so I think, I don't speak to everyone but everyone else seems to be able to mingle) so I'm also trying to break the language barrier. They do speak english but prefer not to so im always left out :) Thanks for your lessons!

    • @khomotjomachidi2909
      @khomotjomachidi2909 Před rokem +1

      I'm here for the same reason

  • @mikesmit6663
    @mikesmit6663 Před 3 lety +80

    This is really great for us English speakers in the Eastern Cape

  • @kaitlinvisser3738
    @kaitlinvisser3738 Před 3 lety +73

    I took isiXhosa in junior school and stopped in high school. I always regretted stopping so I've been trying to pick it up again, thank you for this video

    • @user-ji9in6yp2c
      @user-ji9in6yp2c Před 3 lety +1

      Same

    • @ndumisov2296
      @ndumisov2296 Před 2 lety +2

      Awesome😄👍🏾

    • @KhanyiMathole
      @KhanyiMathole  Před 2 lety

      Hi Kaitlin. Happy you’re starting up again with IsiXhosa and all the best with your learning .🤩 I am now posting every Wednesday so be on the lookout for those new lessons 🙂

  • @cherrylowe4961
    @cherrylowe4961 Před 2 lety +35

    Thank you so much for these lessons. I grew up in Kwa Zulu Natal and learned a bit of Zulu. Now living in Western Cape has made me realize how important the Xhosa language is for me to communicate with the beautiful people around here. I'm amazed how much the locals appreciate me trying to show respect to the Xhosa nation and I want to be able to reach out to them. I've got a long way to go as so far I only know 4 words of greeting and getting older ( 78) doesn't help. But I will persevere with the help of Khanyi who is so dedicated to making this world a better place. God bless you.

    • @KhanyiMathole
      @KhanyiMathole  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Hello there ! Aah, I'm so happy to read your comment. I'm glad you're making connections to Xhosa speaking people. And it doesn't matter how few words you know, its still great you are making the effort. Thank you!

  • @KevinLeMelle
    @KevinLeMelle Před rokem +7

    Xhosa language is a great language to learn. It may take time but I will get it. You will never know I may meet a beautiful Christian woman who can speak Xhosa. In fact, I'm learning French also. Thank you for this learning experience.

  • @leof.n.abrahams8260
    @leof.n.abrahams8260 Před 2 lety +16

    I was going to to learn Portuguese but then thought 🤔man don't be dumb learn language in your borders 1st , thank you for. making your services available appreciate it😘

  • @jefferson23568
    @jefferson23568 Před 3 lety +20

    you have won another follower from Brazil. Thanks, I wish you and all your family from the bottom of my heart.

  • @dionel8
    @dionel8 Před 2 lety +8

    Thanks lovely young lady. At 65 I've decided that I want to learn Xhosa.😘💐

    • @Lessiie_
      @Lessiie_ Před 2 lety

      Good luck from a Xhosa speaking person ❤️❤️❤️❤️.

  • @lioneldavids
    @lioneldavids Před 3 lety +17

    Wow..., I'm a 58 year old english speaking male. Thank you so much for this video. For all my years I never believed it to be this easy. Thank you, Thank you, very much.

  • @jacostoffbergh9544
    @jacostoffbergh9544 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Thank you very much. I want to learn this beautiful language. And your explanation is very helpful. Thank you for sharing your language.

  • @sofifiiiii
    @sofifiiiii Před 2 lety +36

    We started Xhosa in. Grade 1!
    Im still learning but it’s pretty easy :)
    Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @margaretmasunungure5037
    @margaretmasunungure5037 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank you for the Xhosa lessons.
    I am a beginner

  • @tradingelevation
    @tradingelevation Před 6 měsíci +5

    👇 let's mark the register for all the gents that just got a Xhosa girlfriend 😁

  • @kingrofty
    @kingrofty Před 2 lety +15

    This is great, Khanyi! I always wanted to learn Xhosa, and now I can do it at my own pace.

  • @roydeneckhardt3112
    @roydeneckhardt3112 Před rokem +8

    I have been eager to learn IsiXhosa for such a long time now. Im so glad I came across your channel. Im going to have to practice and put in effort to remember these words and phrases. Eventually it will all stick in my head. Your pronounciation is amazing. I love it. Keep up the good work.

  • @muizrahim861
    @muizrahim861 Před 2 lety +45

    Yes and No in Xhosa sound similar to Yes and No in Turksih. Ewe/Evet. Hayi/Hayir.

    • @conniscricketchronicles
      @conniscricketchronicles Před 2 lety +2

      Turkey is so beautiful in pictures, I'd love to visit. Good to know there are some similarities.

    • @quinvee852
      @quinvee852 Před 2 lety

      Nice 😍

    • @Tanduxolo85
      @Tanduxolo85 Před 2 lety +2

      as a xhosa speaker i must say what you just said is very interesting, i have learnt something new today

    • @wandi567
      @wandi567 Před rokem +1

      Very interesting, I never could've guessed

  • @depresso-messo6665
    @depresso-messo6665 Před 2 lety +32

    Thank you for making Xhosa so accessible for us 💛 I can't wait to speak to my Xhosa friends in their home language 💛
    We appreciate you! 🤗

    • @KhanyiMathole
      @KhanyiMathole  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Hello there! Aah, I'm so happy you're learning from my channel😀 Thanks for the positive feedback.

  • @thandiwesolwandle5112
    @thandiwesolwandle5112 Před 2 lety +12

    Thank you so much, I grew up in exile and now I am in South Africa and I find my language very difficult to speak.

  • @johnsmith-kc1sn
    @johnsmith-kc1sn Před 3 lety +32

    I try to learn Xhosa from my colleagues but often forget the words, especially if I don’t know the spelling. Maybe I can impress them after watching this video! Thank you for this lesson.

    • @peepla7
      @peepla7 Před 2 lety +3

      It got easier for me once I figured out some of the longer words were actually sentences.

    • @johnsmith-kc1sn
      @johnsmith-kc1sn Před 2 lety +2

      @@peepla7 thank you for this helpful observation

  • @chelseafredericks8426
    @chelseafredericks8426 Před 3 lety +15

    You're an AMAZING teacher!!!

  • @MiloSanchez-ht1gn
    @MiloSanchez-ht1gn Před 2 měsíci

    Omg I had no idea there was so much youtube channel about this language.
    I heard by pure coincidence a song in Isixhosa and I was like "wow that s beautiful, gotta learn that". 😊

  • @silklion7375
    @silklion7375 Před rokem +5

    Please come with another episode of 100 words and also how to use grammer build sentences.

  • @ndileka216
    @ndileka216 Před 2 lety +3

    This is lovely....You are good.
    I am a former Xhosa teacher, studied it at a teacher's college and at varsity...

  • @chrisgambaro-vega9504
    @chrisgambaro-vega9504 Před 3 lety +32

    I think your presentation and content is stellar. You really break the information down to a basic level and make it easier to digest.
    As a musician/producer/engineer, I'd like to make a suggestion concerning the audio quality of your videos. There is a very prominent echo, most likely the result of being in a room with lots of hard surfaces, which produces a reflection. Try recording in a smaller space with more soft surfaces, like carpet and possibly hanging some bed comforters around you to absorb the sound. It will produce a more professional sound.
    Please keep these lessons coming. South Africa is home to some beautiful music and languages.

  • @elanibosch1507
    @elanibosch1507 Před 2 lety +9

    You are sooo awesome, love the lessons! Sending much love from Cape Town! ♥️

  • @lindaels4126
    @lindaels4126 Před 2 lety +4

    i am white i hear kids speak isxhosa in my school i want to now what they saying thank you

  • @thethrottletherapist
    @thethrottletherapist Před 3 lety +11

    Love it! So practical! Thank you for posting this!

  • @undeanwyngaard5308
    @undeanwyngaard5308 Před 3 lety +12

    Very clear and very helpful. Could you do videos on colours, clothes, rooms in house, things in each room, classroom and things in classroom, stationery, toys, etc. Thank you very much 💖

  • @wdbsurfer
    @wdbsurfer Před 3 lety +30

    Your videos are very helpful. Every so often, I pleasantly surprise the Mrs and her family by responding to them in their native language, even if it’s one word at a time 😂

  • @southdakota6425
    @southdakota6425 Před 2 lety +17

    I am just a 15 year-old white girl, but this culture has always intrigued and inspired me and learning the language is one thing I would like to complete this year. Thank you :)

    • @zinzizett4405
      @zinzizett4405 Před 2 lety +2

      Get yourself a Xhosa speaking friend you'll even master the facial expressions. All the best

    • @southdakota6425
      @southdakota6425 Před 2 lety +2

      @@zinzizett4405 Oof, where I live there is no one who speaks the dialect. My town is 98% white and very close-minded. But I will try my best online.

    • @yibanathimatambo3976
      @yibanathimatambo3976 Před 2 lety +2

      Language, not dialect

    • @masnwrdl0511
      @masnwrdl0511 Před rokem

      @@southdakota6425 who cares if you're white. Skin color has nothing to do with language

    • @southdakota6425
      @southdakota6425 Před rokem +1

      @@masnwrdl0511 You'd be surprised how many people i know wouldn't want me learning a foreign language such as this

  • @nyashaclive_zw
    @nyashaclive_zw Před 3 lety +15

    It's so helpful she's such a good teacher

  • @sharonsamson6952
    @sharonsamson6952 Před 2 lety +3

    WOW ...how exciting it is to learn Xhosa here...Keep it Up

    • @KhanyiMathole
      @KhanyiMathole  Před 2 lety

      Hi Sharon. Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated! 🤩

  • @harshitguy
    @harshitguy Před 3 lety +26

    Learning it all the way from INDIA 🇮🇳❤️

  • @xaviercombrink4881
    @xaviercombrink4881 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you very much this helped a lot now I can speak Xhosa with my grandpa

  • @stanleyrobson4622
    @stanleyrobson4622 Před 3 lety +4

    Nkosi Khanyi! Enjoying the videos to learn Xhosa!

  • @christophermcewan8065
    @christophermcewan8065 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm impressed with this lady!

  • @TheWfurst
    @TheWfurst Před rokem +1

    Love this!
    Thank you 🥃.
    My son is going to start learning Xhosa in school. He is 5 years old. I need to learn so that I can try and help him along.
    🌻

  • @matshabalalaeleki
    @matshabalalaeleki Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for this. My 9 year old is doing Isixhosa for the first time this year.

  • @dizzy3156
    @dizzy3156 Před 3 lety +9

    Hey! These are great tutorials. Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @blissettzachariah8043
    @blissettzachariah8043 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you , just started following now, I'm learning

  • @Chux48
    @Chux48 Před 3 lety +5

    Where were you all along when I was struggling with this Xhosa

  • @angieweisswange5873
    @angieweisswange5873 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant presenter. Thank you so much. Sharing

  • @sibusisochape5303
    @sibusisochape5303 Před 4 měsíci +3

    3years later and i'm here

  • @rodneymanwaring9396
    @rodneymanwaring9396 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Very cool this is so easy to learn thank you so much for your great videos.

  • @Life_with_zsazsa
    @Life_with_zsazsa Před 3 lety +2

    Yaaaas lesson 2 in the bag

  • @thaabieddante5182
    @thaabieddante5182 Před 2 lety +7

    Love these lessons, it brigs so much understanding to words heard daily! Will be playing on repeat!!

  • @barrystevens7272
    @barrystevens7272 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome way to learn xhosa so great... You doing a great job

  • @candicecan1634
    @candicecan1634 Před 3 lety +1

    I appreciate this video so much! Thank you very much. Great quality :)

  • @andrewworrall4302
    @andrewworrall4302 Před rokem +2

    You are a great teacher 🙌🏽

  • @homerotl
    @homerotl Před rokem

    Fascinating video. Thank you.

  • @nosaosawe7669
    @nosaosawe7669 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks khanyi. i hardly make comments on videos, but trust me, u truly truly inspired me. my pretty xhosa wife is so happy i am getting to speak her dialect gradually. so much fun knowing she cant tease again in her dialect, hahaahahh

    • @KhanyiMathole
      @KhanyiMathole  Před 2 lety

      Molo apho! So glad to hear this! 😀 Slowly but surely you will be a Xhosa speaker with time 😉 All the best with the learning and feel free to comment or ask if you have any questions!

  • @debbyhaleytracy
    @debbyhaleytracy Před 2 lety +2

    thank you so much, this has been so helpful

  • @crazypolite
    @crazypolite Před 3 lety

    Your eyes are something else🤩. Thank you for your lessons! Very interesting and great to learn this. 🇨🇦

  • @CoreyFerguson-qx9wl
    @CoreyFerguson-qx9wl Před 7 měsíci

    As an avid listener of Amapiano, I just had to learn this beautiful language so that I can understand the words to the songs. This also will help me to connect to anyone who is of the Xhosa family and also connect to The Creator as I feel the English language takes us as Melanated peoples from our true connection to him through indoctrination.

  • @fionachataira488
    @fionachataira488 Před 2 lety +1

    Omg, I didn't realize how much I know these words just by watching and listening to Tracy from Generations the Legacy

  • @rosiematabane5292
    @rosiematabane5292 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you teacher l like Xhosa language very much and enjoying to learn it

  • @baileez821
    @baileez821 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you so much for these lessons. For years, I have wanted to be able to understand the lyrics to Makeba's music. I am already learning. 👍👍

  • @abuyaasir8006
    @abuyaasir8006 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh my goodness! Thank you so much

  • @d.o.nmuzic3802
    @d.o.nmuzic3802 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent!

  • @janflorian1742
    @janflorian1742 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi , khandyi. Thank you very much for learning in isixhosa language .you are fine teacher .

  • @samieghybrid4116
    @samieghybrid4116 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this video keep it coming....

  • @eneresnyandoro2306
    @eneresnyandoro2306 Před rokem

    Thank you very much for this 🤗. Im happy learning with you

  • @veeama4982
    @veeama4982 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much for this

  • @normanhawley7476
    @normanhawley7476 Před rokem +1

    I wish i done this when i was a child .but never to old to learn!

  • @onyegbunapascal8744
    @onyegbunapascal8744 Před 2 lety +1

    Your video are very helpful.

  • @bukomafelix9728
    @bukomafelix9728 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Am from Uganda, Gishu by tribe, i see Bantus we are related, my languages has some similar words like ndi -iam, iza-come, bona-see,inzu-house, inyanga-sun, nabone-i see, iza aha-come here,

  • @adithyannair3667
    @adithyannair3667 Před 3 lety +6

    Came here because of black panther

  • @patrickmapwashike-kb1kp
    @patrickmapwashike-kb1kp Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for your video we are learning a lot

  • @jeremieluyeye3518
    @jeremieluyeye3518 Před 3 lety +3

    am from congo i like your cours

  • @angelinemukwidza2945
    @angelinemukwidza2945 Před 2 lety

    Wow love your videos 😲😲 you are a good teacher 👍💞

  • @fortunatemaresva1197
    @fortunatemaresva1197 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much.

  • @usherkays4379
    @usherkays4379 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Khanyi it's really working

  • @DK-ym6wh
    @DK-ym6wh Před 2 lety +1

    I totally loved this video !!! :) - If its possible please one day do a short story video where we can learn to read a story in Xhosa ! :)

  • @levidanielvillar8493
    @levidanielvillar8493 Před 3 lety +12

    Many syllables and its pronunciations are similar to the Filipino languages such as Tagalog in Luzon, Cebuano in Visayas and Tausug in Mindanao but most spelling of their words didn't use the following consonants C, F, J, Q, V, X, and Z because
    C = S or K, Ch = TS
    F = P
    J = DY or H
    Q = KY, KW or K
    V = B
    X = KS
    and Z = S
    Examples:
    Calm - kalmado
    Canteen - kantin
    Charm - karisma
    China - Tsina
    Chinese - Tsino
    Chocolate - tsokolate
    Cacao - kakaw
    Cream - krema
    Culture - kultura
    Crime - krimen
    Carabao - kalabaw
    Camel - kamel
    Cute - kyut
    Center - sentro
    Civil - sibil
    Cult - kulto
    SCenery - Senario
    SCepter - Setro
    Filipino - Pilipino
    France - Pransiya
    French - Pranses
    Fiscal - Piskal
    Japan - Hapon
    Jack - dyak
    Jackpot - dyakpat
    June - Hunyo
    July - Hulyo
    Quack - kwak
    Quarantine - kwarantin
    Qouta - kuta
    MosQue - MosKe
    Que - kyu
    LiQuid - liKido
    Virgin - Birhen
    Virtue - Birtud
    SerVice - serBisyo
    CiVilian - seBilyan
    CiVic - siBika
    CiVilization - siBilisasyon
    AVocado - aBokado
    DeVotion - deBosyon
    DeVoted - deBoto
    EXpert - eKSperto
    EXpression - eKSpresyon
    SeXy - seKSi
    SeX - seKS
    BoXing - boKSing
    TeXt - teKS
    Zone - Sona
    BronZe - bronSe
    Zipper - siper
    OrganiZation - organiSasyon
    MobiliZation - mobiliSasyon

  • @AbbyDombo
    @AbbyDombo Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you dear ❤ l'm going to learn more here

  • @ndayishimiyeshabani5056

    Bravo, Ngyabonga. I learned a bit izizulu. Now living in France I really miss SA

  • @feliciaarendse7631
    @feliciaarendse7631 Před 2 lety

    Appreciate it thank you

  • @user-ww9fj8dt7g
    @user-ww9fj8dt7g Před 6 měsíci

    😮😮😮wow so good meaning for me

  • @aldabikindou4875
    @aldabikindou4875 Před rokem +1

    We are learning ❤

  • @alisonwilks302
    @alisonwilks302 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the language xxxxxxx

  • @thebestrelaxing7837
    @thebestrelaxing7837 Před 10 měsíci

    wow thank you so much

  • @usherkays4379
    @usherkays4379 Před 2 lety

    Thanks alot it's really helpful for me and I really have learnt a lot

  • @khanyi8340
    @khanyi8340 Před rokem

    thank you for the lessons! my name is also khanyi, so happy to learn :)

  • @TME017
    @TME017 Před rokem

    wow ma'm, ive learn't alot from your videos, Im actually doing it as a converstasional as part of a commuticative module. thanks for assisting us🌹💞 and keep at it💯

  • @user-vm6zm1lo1m
    @user-vm6zm1lo1m Před rokem

    Hi dear oh it is very interested I enjoy it really

  • @mindelevationtv7202
    @mindelevationtv7202 Před 3 lety +1

    HEY QUEEN I WANT TO LEARN AND IM GOING TO BE TUNING IN

  • @Bozewani
    @Bozewani Před 3 lety +2

    Ndiafundile isiXHosa usuku olunye ndiahamba Umzantsi Afrika ndiathanda Khanyi Mathole siyahambnile uMzantsi afirka

  • @henriradolanirina9157
    @henriradolanirina9157 Před 3 lety +4

    Hi from France! What an amazing langage! 😊😍

  • @mariasaul5535
    @mariasaul5535 Před 2 lety

    Thank you to learn this language on you tube

  • @rbrbeb1829
    @rbrbeb1829 Před 3 lety +6

    Hey! New subbie here, this is great! Please could you do a video at some point on how to pronounce common Xhosa names? Thank you!

  • @christophermcewan8065
    @christophermcewan8065 Před 2 lety +3

    Uthixo akusikelela nenekazi!

    • @KhanyiMathole
      @KhanyiMathole  Před 2 lety

      Molo Christopher. Enkosi kakhulu🙏🏿 Nakuwe ngokunjalo.

  • @nikitachizhwende2270
    @nikitachizhwende2270 Před rokem

    Am was born in England but my mom was born in South Africa and my dad was born in Zimbabwe and my dad speak Shona while my mom speaks Xhosa and I only know a bit so I watch this to practise word and am getting really better so now when I go to school I like showing people in my class I speak differently

  • @henrygalloway3484
    @henrygalloway3484 Před 3 lety +3

    Baie dankie

  • @theboymain
    @theboymain Před 8 měsíci

    Learning isiXhosa so I can communicate better with my future wife. Thank you very much for this 🙏

  • @ethialcoetzee1826
    @ethialcoetzee1826 Před 2 lety +1

    U the Man..

  • @marisamare5820
    @marisamare5820 Před 3 lety +3

    Very impressive thanks for the lesson

  • @ashleighmoolman2771
    @ashleighmoolman2771 Před 27 dny

    Thank you ❤

  • @dywili
    @dywili Před 3 lety +3

    it's cold - kunengqele
    uhleli - he is seated
    ndidikiwe or ndikruqulekile - fed up

  • @mohamudali2930
    @mohamudali2930 Před rokem +1

    Thank you very much really I interested xlosa 🤝