instruction:
In this task, you are given a sentence or phrase in Xhosa. You must translate it to English in a way that is equivalent in terms of meaning and grammatically correct.
question:
Inaliti kuqale igqithe ngentambo .
answer:
The needle is first passed through the rope.


question:
Ukongeza kwizikhongozeli eziphatha kwiziphatho kuyimfuneko ukuphatha umaleko oliqela kumgangatho.
answer:
In addition to the containers carried in the holds it is therefore necessary to carry several layers on deck.


question:
Iintlobo ezininzi zegiyari ezikhuthulayo, ngokukodwa amathumba amanzi eplastiki, azibonakalisile ubutyebi bawo.
answer:

Various types of chafing gear, particularly plastic hoses, have proven their worth.