Task: Translation
Input (English): For centuries these estuaries were regarded as one of the major advantages for a port, since the natural scouring effect of the river guaranteed that adequate depths of water would extend far inland.
Output (Xhosa): Kwiminyaka emininzi la machweba omlambo ayethathwa ngokuba zezona zinto zilungileyo kumazibuko enqanawa sukela oko izikhukulisi zendalo ziqaphele lo mlambo ziqinisekisile ukuba ubunzulu oboneleyo bamanzi buza kwandela kude emhlabeni.