Synonyms for
Xhosa
Definition
Xhosa is a Bantu language spoken in Southern Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, and also in Zimbabwe.
Synonyms & similar words
Example sentences
- My friend can speak Xhosa fluently.
- I am trying to learn Xhosa so I can communicate with my South African coworkers.
- The Xhosa people have a rich cultural heritage.
- Xhosa is one of the eleven official languages of South Africa.
- My favorite Xhosa dish is umngqusho, which is made with beans and maize.
Quotes
'I am an African. I owe my being to the hills and the valleys, the mountains and the glades, the rivers, the deserts, the trees, the flowers, the seas and the ever-changing seasons that define the face of our native land.' - Thabo Mbeki, former President of South Africa (who is also a Xhosa speaker)
'I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended.' - Nelson Mandela (who was Xhosa)
'I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.' - Kwame Nkrumah, former President of Ghana (who was inspired by Xhosa leader Pixley ka Isaka Seme)