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.

Q: Kwisenzeke okanye xa isenzeko sikufutehane, kubaluleke kakhulu ke ngeko ukuba wonke umnlu abenckugzunywa agqibelele zimpahla nempahla ekhusele kudanyazo kufuneka inxityiwe.

A: In action, or when action is imminent, it is therefore most important that everyone should be completely covered with clothing and that anti-flash gear should be worn.
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Q: Ikhamandela ngalinye elidibanayo lipeyintwa mhlophe.

A: Every joining shackle is painted white.
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Q: Isahlulo sesine sesangqa elwandle kakuhle phambi konyaka wekhulu leshumi elinesine lamawaka anamashumi mahlanu, nangona yachazwa kuqala ngala mhla.

A:
The quadrant was in use at sea well before 1450, although its first mention is at that date.
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