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.

H.D.M.L.s, were used for harbour defence.
IH.M.D.L zasetyenziselwa ukukhusela ichweba.

A rope lying on deck is dangerous! So are sails.
Intsontela elele emgangathweni iyingozi ngokunjalo izikhephe.

A thorough knowledge of how they can be ignited is essential for a correct assessment of the risk involved.

Olona lwazi lokuba lungalumeka ukuze lulungiswa ekuhlolweni lokudibana kokulumka.