Test Your Knowledge Of Basic Phrases

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1. What is the  translation of  Hamba kahle?

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The correct translation of "Hamba kahle" is "Goodbye" in English.

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2. What is the translation of Ngiyajabula

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The correct translation of "Ngiyajabula" is "I am happy". This can be inferred from the context of the question, as the other options provided are all negative emotions (sad, tired, cross), while "happy" is the only positive emotion listed.

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3. What's the translation of Ngithanda ibhola.

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The correct answer is "I love football" because the phrase "Ngithanda ibhola" translates to "I love football" in English. The other options given, such as "I love tennis," "I love rugby," and "I love cricket," do not match the translation provided.

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4. What is the translation of Ngiyabonga?

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The translation of "Ngiyabonga" is "Thank you".

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5. What is the translation of Ngiyaxolisa?

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The translation of "Ngiyaxolisa" is "I'm sorry". This is evident from the context provided in the question, where the options given are different phrases that could potentially be translated from the same word. "I'm sorry" is the most appropriate translation in this case, as it aligns with the meaning of apologizing or expressing regret.

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6. What is the translation of Wenzani?

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The translation of "Wenzani" is "What are you doing?" This can be inferred from the given options where each option represents a question. Among the options, "What are you doing?" is the most suitable translation for "Wenzani".

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7. What is the translation of Kuyashisa?

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The correct translation of "Kuyashisa" is "It's hot."

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8. What is the translation of Malini?

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The question is asking for the translation of the name "Malini," but none of the given options provide a translation for a name. Instead, the correct answer "How much is it?" is unrelated to the question and does not provide any information about the translation of the name. Therefore, the question and answer are not coherent, and it is unclear how the answer relates to the question.

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9. What is the translation of Halala!!

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The correct answer is "Congratulations!" because "Halala!" is an exclamation used to express joy or excitement, similar to "Hooray!" or "Yay!". Therefore, "Congratulations!" is the most appropriate translation as it conveys the same sense of celebration and happiness. "Watch out!", "Keep out!", and "Good luck!" do not capture the positive and congratulatory meaning of "Halala!".

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10. What is the translation of Ngiphethwe yikhanda?

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The given phrase "Ngiphethwe yikhanda" translates to "I have a head ache" in English.

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11. What is the translation of Ushadile na?

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The correct answer is "Are you married?" because the phrase "Ushadile na?" translates to "Are you married?" in English.

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12. What is the  translation of  Ngilambile?

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The correct answer is "I'm hungry." The word "Ngilambile" is translated to "I'm hungry" in English.

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13. What is the translation of Akekho?

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The translation of "Akekho" is "He/she is not here".

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14. What is the translation of Yini le?

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The correct answer is "What is this?" because the phrase "Yini le" translates to "What is this?" in English.

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15. What is the translation of Uvelaphi?

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The translation of "Uvelaphi" is "Where do you originate from?" This is because "Uvelaphi" is a Zulu word that specifically refers to someone's place of origin or ancestry. The other options, such as "Where do you work?", "Where do you study?", and "Where do you live?" do not accurately capture the meaning of "Uvelaphi." Therefore, the correct translation is "Where do you originate from?"

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What is the  translation of  Hamba kahle?
What is the translation of Ngiyajabula
What's the translation of Ngithanda ibhola.
What is the translation of Ngiyabonga?
What is the translation of Ngiyaxolisa?
What is the translation of Wenzani?
What is the translation of Kuyashisa?
What is the translation of Malini?
What is the translation of Halala!!
What is the translation of Ngiphethwe yikhanda?
What is the translation of Ushadile na?
What is the  translation of  Ngilambile?
What is the translation of Akekho?
What is the translation of Yini le?
What is the translation of Uvelaphi?
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