Vocabulary (Ages 3-7)
Fun Xhosa words for our youngest learners! Look at the pictures, type the word, check your answer, or reveal it to hear how it sounds.
| English | Xhosa | Action | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mother
|
Mama | ||
|
Father
|
Tata | ||
|
Child
|
Umntwana | ||
|
Sister
|
Usisi | ||
|
Brother
|
Umninawa | ||
|
Dog
|
Inja | ||
|
Cat
|
Ikati | ||
|
Cow
|
Inkomo | ||
|
Chicken
|
Inkukhu | ||
|
Bird
|
Intaka | ||
|
House
|
Indlu | ||
|
Food
|
Ukutya | ||
|
Water
|
Amanzi | ||
|
Sun
|
Ilanga | ||
|
Moon
|
Inyanga | ||
|
Tree
|
Umthi | ||
|
Flower
|
Intyatyambo | ||
|
Hand
|
Isandla | ||
|
Foot
|
Inyawo | ||
|
Ball
|
Ibhola |
Quick Quiz
What is "Cat" in Xhosa?
What is "Ilanga" in English?
How do you say "Father" in Xhosa?