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.

Q: From the 1820s to the 1850s, the French were looking round for a weapon which would make up for their own natural short-comings.

A: Ukusuka koo1820 ukuya koo1850 amaFrentshi ayefuna isixhobo esiza kwenza ukungoneli kwabo kwendalo.
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Q: In 1921, she was taken in hand for a complete conversion into a fleet aircraft carrier.

A: Ngowe1921 , yathatyathelw'esandleni sezigqibeleleyo inguqu kwinqanawa ezithutha inqwelo moya.
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Q: One would then secure a headspring.

A:
Ubani ke unokubophelela ngespringi sangaphambili.
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