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.

Example Input: The best conditions for this operation are when the sea or swell is heading directly towards the landing-place.
Example Output: Iimeko ezilungileyo zalo msebenzi kuxa ulwandle okanye amanzi amaninzi esiya ngqo ngakwindawo yokuhla

Example Input: If it does not, the extinguisher should be recharged.
Example Output: Okokuba asisebenzi isicima mastshajwe kwakhona.

Example Input: His function rather is to be the first to become aware of a change developing in the situation.
Example Output:
Umsebenzi wakhe wayezakuba ngawokuqala ukwazi ngotshintsho lophuhliso.