In this task, you are given a sentence or phrase in English. You must translate it to Xhosa in a way that is equivalent in terms of meaning and grammatically correct.

[EX Q]: The further development of submarines was clearly fostered for military purposes.
[EX A]: Inkqubela phambili yokuhamba emanzini olwandle yayikhuthazelisa iinjongo zomkhosi.

[EX Q]: However, the tinning process cut down corrosion and gave a much longer life to nail and wood.
[EX A]: Ngoko, Inkqubo yokunkonxa yasusa ukudleka yaze yanika ubomi obude isikhonkwane nokhuni.

[EX Q]: A thick rope used for towing purposes.
[EX A]:
Intsontela etyebileyo engqindilile esetyenziswa ukutsala izinto.