
xhosa
词源
The name 'Xhosa' comes from the Xhosa people's name for themselves, derived from a legendary leader called uXhosa. The language name is similarly derived.
noun
❶ 科萨人,主要居住在南非东开普省的班图语族民族,以其丰富的文化和传统著称。
“The Xhosa people have a long history of resistance against colonialism.”
(科萨人有着悠久的反抗殖民主义的历史。)
“Xhosa culture is known for its intricate beadwork and storytelling traditions.”
(科萨文化以其复杂的珠饰和讲故事的传统而闻名。)
❶ 科萨语,属于尼日尔-刚果语系的班图语族,是南非的官方语言之一,使用点击音。
“Xhosa is characterized by its use of click consonants.”
(科萨语的特点是使用点击辅音。)
“Learning Xhosa can be challenging because of its unique sounds.”
(由于科萨语独特的发音,学习它可能具有挑战性。)
常见短语
Molo (Hello in Xhosa) — 科萨语中的问候语,相当于“你好”,用于日常打招呼。
“Molo, unjani? (Hello, how are you?)”
(你好,你怎么样?)
Enkosi (Thank you in Xhosa) — 科萨语中的感谢用语,表达谢意时使用。
“Enkosi for your help!”
(谢谢你的帮助!)