List of Compound words in Xhosa and English


To learn Xhosa language common vocabulary is one of the important sections. Common Vocabulary contains common words that we can used in daily life. Here you learn top Compound words in English with Xhosa translation. If you are interested to learn the most common Compound words in Xhosa, this place will help you to learn Compound words in Xhosa language with their pronunciation in English. Compound words are used in daily life conversations, so it is very important to learn all words in English and Xhosa.


List of Compound words in Xhosa and English

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Compound words in Xhosa


Here is the list of Compound words in Xhosa language and their pronunciation in English.


A compound word is a word that contains more than one word (combine two words). Example:      • Bath+Room = Bathroom      • Bed+Room = Bedroom


Afternoon njakalanga
Airbag ingxowa yomoya
Anybody nabani na
Anything nantoni na
Anytime nanini na
Anyway kunjalo
Anywhere naphi na
Backbone umqolo
Background imvelaphi
Backyard ngasemva kwendlu

Top 1000 Xhosa words


Here you learn top 1000 Xhosa words, that is separated into sections to learn easily (Simple words, Easy words, Medium words, Hard Words, Advanced Words). These words are very important in daily life conversations, basic level words are very helpful for beginners. All words have Xhosa meanings with transliteration.


Eat yitya
All zonke
New entsha
Snore rhona
Fast ngokukhawuleza
Help Nceda
Pain intlungu
Rain imvula
Pride ukuzingca
Sense ingqiqo
Large enkulu
Skill isakhono
Panic ukuphaphazela
Thank enkosi
Desire umnqweno
Woman umfazi
Hungry ulambile

Daily use Xhosa Sentences


Here you learn top Xhosa sentences, these sentences are very important in daily life conversations, and basic-level sentences are very helpful for beginners. All sentences have Xhosa meanings with transliteration.


Good morning Mholo
What is your name Lithini igama lakho
What is your problem Yintoni ingxaki yakho?
I hate you Ndiyakonyanya
I love you Ndiyakuthanda
Can I help you Ndingakunceda?
I am sorry Nditaxolusa
I want to sleep ndifuna ukulala
This is very important Oku kubaluleke kakhulu
Are you hungry Ingaba ulambile?
How is your life Bunjani ubomi bakho?
I am going to study Ndiza kufunda
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