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Xhosa

Xhosa

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A language spoken in South Africa with distinctive click sounds
  • noun
  • /ˈkoʊsə/
: idioma xhosa
  • The Xhosa language is known for its distinctive click sounds.

Examples

  • She learned basic Xhosa phrases before her trip to Cape Town.

  • She speaks Xhosa fluently.

  • Many South Africans are fluent in both Xhosa and English.

  • Many children in South Africa learn Xhosa at school.

  • Many South Africans are fluent in both Xhosa and English.

  • She learned basic Xhosa phrases before her trip to Cape Town.

  • The Xhosa language is known for its distinctive click sounds.

Synonyms

Xhosa language
vsXhosa
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A South African language with click sounds used by many people

has identical meaning but appears as a shorter single word

Compounds

Xhosa language
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A South African language with click sounds used by many people

Surface Forms

Xhosa singular
Xhosas plural

Etymology

Xhosa also names the language the people speak; the word comes from the people's own name and the language is famous for its distinctive click sounds, which helps explain and remember why the word refers to that language closely related to Zulu.