Part 1. Definition
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.
Part 2. Example
Ulwakhiwo neempawu zentsinga zemifuno.
Answer: Construction and characteristics of vegetable fibre cordage.
Explanation: 'Ulwakhiwo neempawu' means construction/make-up and characteristics, 'zentsinga zemifuno' roughly translates to 'of fibre from vegetables'.
Part 3. Exercise
Umnxeba ovela kumhlobo wakho omdala okumemela kwibrayi, awufuni mpendulo isesikweni! Indlela yokunxiba efunekayo iyachazwa kwisimemo, iyunifomu iyacaciswa (bhekiselela kumhlathi 7.6), kwaye isinxibo sabasetyhini esiyeleneneyo kwesi sichazwa ngokubanzi ekuzeni kuphela kwale ncwadana.
Answer:
A telephone call from old friends to an informal braai, requires no formal reply! The required dress is stated on the invitation, uniform is specified (refer par 7.6), and the equivalent dress for ladies is described in detail later in this booklet.