xangana 101

I've been learning some words in the local language Xangana from two women - Dona F and Dona M. They are fantastic! Here's a picture of them taken the day of my housewarming party.



Here's what I've learned so far...

Good morning: Lixile
Good afternoon: Ithlicane
Good evening: Lipilile

How are you?: U njane?
Fine, thank you: Na hanya, kanimambo

What’s your name?: Eu wena man?
My name is Connie: Vito la mina Connie (or simply “E mina Connie”)

Did you rest well?: Humulo njane?
I rested well: Humulo kwatsi

Where are you going?: U wea kweene?
I’m going home: Nia caya

Where are you from?: U tae kweene?
I’m from America: Nita America

Send my greetings to Marshall: Utava rungulu a Marshall.

little one (as in child): chitzonguane or chiwanana