XHOSA Flashcards
How are the noun classes grouped ?
According to the way they begin
How many noun classes are there in Xhosa?
Eight
How many parts does a Xhosa noun have and what are they?
Each noun has two parts - the prefix and the stem.
When does the prefix of a Xhosa noun change?
It changes to signify the class of noun as well as the singular or plural form
What are the grammatical features of class 1 nouns?
- They all have reference to persons
- Singular starts with u-
- Plural starts with aba-
What does the verb -oyika mean?
To fear or be afraid
What does the verb baleka mean?
To run away
What does the verb -ohlwaya mean?
To reprove or punish
What does the verb -aakha mean?
To build
What does the verb funda mean?
To learn or study
What does the verb cebisa mean?
To advise
What does the verb fundisa mean?
To teach
What does the verb khokela mean?
To lead
What is the Xhosa verb for to study or learn? Name the singular and plural class 1 nouns that are derived from the Xhosa verb meaning to study or learn.
The verb is funda.
Singular noun is student = umfundi
Plural noun is students = abafundi
What is the Xhosa verb for “to advise”. What class 1 nouns (singular and plural) are derived from this verb?
The verb is cebisa.
The singular is advisor = umcebisi
The plural is advisors = abacebisi
