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Revision as of 22:42, 2 April 2023
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Introduction
In this lesson, we will be focusing on Xhosa vocabulary related to sports and physical activities. We will also practice talking about our favorite hobbies in Xhosa. It is important to have a good understanding of hobbies and interests in any language as it is a common topic of conversation. You will learn new words and phrases to add to your vocabulary, and by the end of the lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about sports and activities. So let's get started!
Xhosa Vocabulary for Sports and Physical Activities
Talking about sports and activities is always a great conversation starter. It is important to know the Xhosa equivalents for common activities and sports. In this section, we will cover some of these words and phrases.
Individual Sports and Activities
Individual sports and activities are those that are done alone rather than in a group or team.
Xhosa | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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ukuba ngumgidi wokuuqatsha | oo-koo-bah ngoo-m-ghee-dee woh-koo-oo-khat-sha | aerobics |
ukudla ngamadolo | oo-koo-dla ngah-mah-doh-loh | cycling |
ukula | oo-koo-lah | dancing |
ukuvuka | oo-koo-voo-kah | hiking |
ukumilwa | oo-koo-meel-wah | swimming |
ukupheka | oo-koo-pheh-kah | running |
ukutya kwepolishi | oo-koo-tyah kweh-po-lee-shee | polo |
ukumiselwa | oo-koo-me-see-lwah | yoga |
Team Sports and Activities
Team sports and activities are those that are done with a group of people.
Xhosa | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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ukubamba amaqhinga | oo-koo-bahm-bah ah-mah-kin-gah | basketball |
ukuba nemantombazana | oo-koo-bah ee-mahn-tohm-bah-zah-nah | cheerleading |
ukutsha kwenduku | oo-koo-tshah kwin-doo-koo | boxing |
ukuphosa isilatsha | oo-koo-poh-sah ee-see-laht-shah | cricket |
ukudlala ngamalembe | oo-koo-dla-lah ngah-mah-lehm-beh | football (soccer) |
ukudlala ngamahashe | oo-koo-dla-lah ngah-mah-hah-sheh | horse riding |
ukubamba iphenti | oo-koo-bahm-bah ee-phehn-tee | netball |
ukubamba amaphoyisa | oo-koo-bahm-bah ah-mah-poh-yee-sa | police training |
ukudlala ngamaphoyisa | oo-koo-dla-lah ngah-mah-poh-yee-sa | polo |
ukuzikhandla | oo-koo-zee-khahn-dlah | rugby |
ukudlala ngamashumi amathathu | oo-koo-dla-lah ngah-mah-shoo-mee ah-mah-thah-thoo | table tennis |
ukudlala ngamabalisa | oo-koo-dla-lah ngah-mah-bahl-ee-sah | volleyball |
Physical Activities
Not all sports are team or individual activities. There are also recreational physical activities that people can do in their free time.
Xhosa | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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ukuchasa | oo-koo-chah-sah | fishing |
ukuzila | oo-koo-zee-lah | gardening |
ukuphothula | oo-koo-poh-thoo-lah | gymnastics |
ukubonakala | oo-koo-boh-nah-kah-lah | hunting |
ukubaluleka kwezinto ezingaphezulu | oo-koo-bah-loo-leh-kah kweh-zin-toh eh-zing-ah-pheh-zoo-loo | mountain climbing |
ukuzoba emanzini | oo-koo-zoh-bah eh-mahn-zee-nee | rafting |
ukuphuma eqolweni | oo-koo-poo-mah eh-kohl-weh-nee | skateboarding |
ukubeqa phantsi | oo-koo-beh-kah phahn-tsee | skiing |
ukuvakasha ngamazwe anyatheliswa | oo-koo-vah-kah-shah ngah-mah-zweh ahn-yah-thay-lee-swa | snowboarding |
ukutya kukhahlela | oo-koo-tyah koo-khah-hleh-lah | surfing |
ukuselwa | oo-koo-seh-lwah | walking |
ukubalisa | oo-koo-bahl-ee-sah | weightlifting |
Talking About Your Hobbies and Interests
Now that we have learnt some vocabulary related to sports and physical activities, it is time to practice talking about your favorite hobbies and interests.
Questions About Hobbies and Interests
One way to start a conversation about hobbies and interests is to ask questions. Here are some examples of questions you can ask:
- Uyayazi iindima zakho ezifunekayo?
- Do you know your hobbies?
- Uxanduva lwakho olunye luphiqa ngayo?
- What
Other Lessons
- How to say Good Bye?
- Seasons
- Fruits
- Weather
- Common Foods
- Family Members
- Eating and Drinking
- Family
- Animals
- Clothes
Sources
- Xhosa Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
- Barnes and Noble Everyday Xhosa Phrases | The Summit
- Xhosa - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
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