I feel like he stalled for the first 3 minutes on purpose... andithi i clicked coz i wanted to hear the tongue twister? so y was the tongue twister only 10 seconds of 5 minutes?
@Ultranothing What's with YOU people and your dumb questions? Oh, and by "YOU" people, I'm not referring to your race; I'm referring to stupid people.....YOU people.
@soboboo You don't believe that's a legitimate question? Odontophilia as a strange fetish? Do you actually believe that I am stupid for the insinuation that an unhealthy attraction to others' teeth is...well...unhealthy?
@Ultranothing No, I don't believe it is a legitimate question. Who are YOU to judge someone and label their so-called "fetish" as being "unhealthy"???? I'm sure you have quirks of your own, and I'm sure you wouldn't be appreciative of being labeled as having an unhealthy fetish.
@Ultranothing - There you go again putting your foot in your mouth. It's not a matter of being defensive. If somebody takes an interest in something, that doesn't mean they have a "fetish". Personally I couldn't care less if his teeth were white, yellow or green. But why is it that people like you feel the need to label others? Is it that it somehow makes you feel superior? What horrible tragedy happened in your childhood that you feel the need to slap a label on other people? Grow up.
@soboboo Foot in my mouth. That must be doubly exciting to you. Got a thing for feet, too? Just kidding. I joke. All in good sport, my man/woman/tooth fairy.
Okay...can we end this conversation? It's...over now? Let's let it go?
I hope that more indigenous African languages will be elevated in education and media in the future. English is important in today's global village, but it shouldn't inhibit other culture's flourishing. As a Dutch speaker I have communicated with quite a share of Afrikaans speakers and I always notice that the true way to the heart of a people is in their native language. Definitely would learn Xhosa if I lived in Port Elizabeth nearby.
It blows my mind at how common it is in Africa for people to speak two or even three languages. When your first language is English, there isn't that kind of push to learn others in many cases because you can already communicate with a large part of the world. But Africa is so linguistically fascinating! Thank you for the video!
@clownishwargod1 Is that really necessary? If you don't like another race either keep it to yourself or produce a valid reason (which isn't happening any time soon), also, the fact that you posted a one word, insulting comment just proves to the rest of the world that you're a fucking moron. Knowing people like you, you'll probably reply by calling me a 'nigger' too, I'd like to tell you now that I'm white.
Xhosa is a beautiful language. I just read that click languages may be the original language that humans speak, all other descending from the mother African language. As humans migrated to the far ends of the earth, they added and changed it to suit their needs. As cultures mixed, languages changed. We are all brothers and sister from Africa!
I'd love to respond to this, if only I could actually make the clicking sound! My tongue is dumb and doesn't want to work properly. Xhosa's awesome. Thanks for making these videos! =) Just one question, though: how many people in the world speak Xhosa?
This is oober cool.I'm a white South African living in England and I miss having the African culture around.This brings me a little bit of home.I can't quite get the click and I definitely wouldn't be able to do it with someone in front of me cause I tend to spray spit!!hahaha..but I'll keep trying and if I get it right I'll post a video!Big ups for the cool videos.x
@crazyfreakypunk People always say that about black people. The contrast between their skin color and their teeth makes their teeth look whiter than they really are. That's why a black person was voted to have the "best smile" in my yearbook like every year even though we only had a few black people in my town. Just sayin'.
I tried but it is very hard to do. Since English is considered the offical language...is that the only language that is spoken in the schools? Or are other languages also learned in school or would you only speak xhosa at home?
There are eleven official languages and English and Xhosa are two of those. It depends on which school you attend - every school has a different language policy. You also get German schools and French schools even though those languages aren't official.
3:11 is when the tongue-twister starts. What a VERY VERY interesting language!!! I would love to immerse myself in the culture some day. Some day........
You are one great guy, charming and obviously highly intelligent, smart and a real citizen of the world! More power to you -- have a terrific life! And thanks so much for your video including the click lesson!!
Whilst watching your video I sat clicking like crazy, curling my tongue and clicking furiously! What fun. Now I need to remember the words whilst clicking simultaneously.
IsiXhosa asitolikwa is a saying between two Xhosas not Xhosa to English as you understand the meaning to be. The saying means if I am Xhosa and I am speaking Xhosa with you, I do not have to translate it for you because I cannot translate it(we are both Xhosas therefore we should both understand what I am saying). Also, it means something spells itself therefore no translation needed.
I really enjoyed watching your video! You have such a relaxed way with the camera....It wasn't like watching a video at all...It was more like talking to a friend....You anticipated questions that may be asked in advance...Great job...I'm going to practice your xhosa tongue twister now....Wonderfully done my beautiful friend!!!
Q, C, and X. Q is the "hard" click where the tongue flicks away from the palate in the centre of the mouth. C is the "soft" click where the tongue flicks away from behind the very front of the palate, just behind the front teeth. X is similar to C but is done in the side of the mouth rather than in front.
i'm gonna learn it and post a video response soon. so far, all i know in xhosa is "iqaqa lazi qikaqika eqikeni lazi laqhawuka uqoqoqo". but i spent a few weeks in kenya and picked up a good-sized vocabulary of kiswahili, kikuyu, and dholuo (acholi). now i'm learning clicks!
i lived in south africa for five year in soweto and man i loved it the its great and i never could learn khosa or zulu ist too dificalt emm ok that was is and respond please
Alright, well I know this challenge is almost a year and a half old now, so the novelty may have worn off, but if I can manage to record it I'll have a little surprise video response to this.
I wanted to say thanks for posting; I'm really glad there are people sharing how to speak isiXhosa on YouTube, makes it a lot easier for us foreigners to give it a go!
Oh my gosh, I totally freaking just did the Q sound!!!!! I just did it!!! Twice!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited. I can't take it. I'm gonna try the sentence. But I can't record it cause I don't know how. Anyway, COOOOOL, Khayav!!
Wow the Qaqambile one is brilliant. Keep up the good work mfana. Mna ndingumXhosa nozwane. Everyone should really agree that you talk that language and talk others you are brilliant!!
That can either change the meaning of the word or it might not even be a word. What that would do is completely change the letter. For instance, if I said (this is a random example) "ball" but accidently said "wall", the change in the letter "b" would completely change the meaning of the sentence
can you help me, what is 'i am pregnant' in xhosa, maybe it dont have such a nice click but i want to know because it's a hobby of me to say that in as much languages as i can get it
I have always loved that song for some reason.Its fascinating to me when people are fascinated by our languages and i love what you are doing with this.. makes me proud to be a Nguni ..... INdlovukazi has Spoken =D
Mtase khaya, did all of that mean "confusion"? And I think that line is supposed to be "Baxabana oGxam bexabana nge nxoxo, bexagwe yini......", meaning Gxam and them had a dispute following a confusion. Correct me if I am wrong mfo wethu.
Yes you are right Mfethu I know I spelt it wrong .. the original verion was done by Miriam Makeba in the 60s or 70s You are not wrong in your description of the meaning and i believe Ugxam ( I think )is a type of frog that makes a lot of noise and off course if frogs were to indulge in an argument the noise will be much hence there would be much confusion ..
WOW Khaya responded to one of my videos! Hahaha shame you didn't make a new one for me ;) Still, that's life. Ndiyabuleeeela, thanks etc etc etc. I seem to remember doing this tongue-twister in one of my videos a while back for you.
That is real cool. I love that language and I am trying to learn the click from your video and "the click song" by Miriam Makeba.
You have a rich culture. I admire the way you learn by watching the others attentively and less by these many questions Whites put up to learn. Your manner is much more sensitive and respectful..and that is what I have 4 this :-)
I see your point...my first language is Portuguese but most people who can afford , take up a course on English ..I loved this video and you´re 5 starred and faved! And I will send a video response of your challenge!Maybe tonite!:)
no, just judging by what you wrote =(. Usually people will make some mistakes in writing their second language, but you didnt. I will check out your videos though now that you mention it.
I don't understand how your making the k/q sound at the back of you throat while simultaneously clicking at the front of your mouth. When you make a k sound you must expel air from your throat but when making the click you use your mouth as a vacuum to flick the tongue. Are you just faster with your tongue? and Do all the q's and k's symbolize a click, and if so are they different tonal ranges or is it all the same click?
I think I understand his Xhosa better than I do his English.
enisorian 1 day ago
I try doing the click 4:20, and I just spit out saliva on my monitor
albeanmagz19 2 weeks ago
I can't even see the click on his mouth!
albeanmagz19 2 weeks ago
you should explain the difference between q qh and gqh, and nasal clicks if you have those too.
mrarmaggedon31415926 2 months ago
Fuck the pussy in which spewed
TheZaxsdc 3 months ago
I feel like he stalled for the first 3 minutes on purpose... andithi i clicked coz i wanted to hear the tongue twister? so y was the tongue twister only 10 seconds of 5 minutes?
MuzikAndLights 3 months ago
What's with you people and the teeth fetishes?
Ultranothing 3 months ago
@Ultranothing What's with YOU people and your dumb questions? Oh, and by "YOU" people, I'm not referring to your race; I'm referring to stupid people.....YOU people.
soboboo 3 months ago
@soboboo You don't believe that's a legitimate question? Odontophilia as a strange fetish? Do you actually believe that I am stupid for the insinuation that an unhealthy attraction to others' teeth is...well...unhealthy?
Ultranothing 3 months ago
@Ultranothing No, I don't believe it is a legitimate question. Who are YOU to judge someone and label their so-called "fetish" as being "unhealthy"???? I'm sure you have quirks of your own, and I'm sure you wouldn't be appreciative of being labeled as having an unhealthy fetish.
soboboo 3 months ago
@soboboo Yeah, "so-called" fetish. That's like calling Bill Clinton a "so-called" adulterer, or Barack Obama an "alleged" Marxist.
Hey, so you've got a thing for teeth! You don't have to get all defensive! I happen to believe that it's strange. That is all.
Ultranothing 3 months ago
@Ultranothing - There you go again putting your foot in your mouth. It's not a matter of being defensive. If somebody takes an interest in something, that doesn't mean they have a "fetish". Personally I couldn't care less if his teeth were white, yellow or green. But why is it that people like you feel the need to label others? Is it that it somehow makes you feel superior? What horrible tragedy happened in your childhood that you feel the need to slap a label on other people? Grow up.
soboboo 2 months ago
@soboboo Foot in my mouth. That must be doubly exciting to you. Got a thing for feet, too? Just kidding. I joke. All in good sport, my man/woman/tooth fairy.
Okay...can we end this conversation? It's...over now? Let's let it go?
Ultranothing 2 months ago
Took me quite a while to get that click sound right. Xhosa is a quite interesting language.
Deconscecrate 3 months ago
I hope that more indigenous African languages will be elevated in education and media in the future. English is important in today's global village, but it shouldn't inhibit other culture's flourishing. As a Dutch speaker I have communicated with quite a share of Afrikaans speakers and I always notice that the true way to the heart of a people is in their native language. Definitely would learn Xhosa if I lived in Port Elizabeth nearby.
ProductofWit 4 months ago
@ProductofWit And I would succeed no matter how hard the language is. I like complex languages (not sure how hard Xhosa is grammatically).
ProductofWit 4 months ago
I'm south african
BUMPYCONNOR 5 months ago
It blows my mind at how common it is in Africa for people to speak two or even three languages. When your first language is English, there isn't that kind of push to learn others in many cases because you can already communicate with a large part of the world. But Africa is so linguistically fascinating! Thank you for the video!
katiekawaii 7 months ago 3
This language is amazing yet confusing but i guess its worth learning for an african safari :) so you can have a nice confersation with the natives
afroricanC740 7 months ago
OMFG hey everyone its T-Pain lol XD haha
afroricanC740 7 months ago
Thanks for posting these videos! Very helpful! :)
veganmochi 7 months ago
i can do the tongue twister, im ndebele from zimbabwe and its very similar to xhosa
nomabel 8 months ago
Very fascinating language. Beautiful skin & teeth.
CCAKIN36 8 months ago 2
Click more motherfucker!
MrGregerhedlund 9 months ago
3:10 to skip to the tongue twister
PhinnyCobbler 9 months ago 20
ur sooo hot O.o ever want 2 sleep with a small white boy?
moneyjr1122 9 months ago
this is so...fascinating to me :)
GlamorousPisces 10 months ago
I've currently lost my voice with a sore throat, but I will do my best and post a video response soon :)
Muzikman127 11 months ago
15 people can't say it.
Plankicorn 11 months ago
fascinating language
josephmarshall 11 months ago
wow, nice video!! Interesting language!
most certainly will not be able to reproduce that tongue twister though, haha :D!
TriCosta 11 months ago 2
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NIGGER!
clownishwargod1 11 months ago
@clownishwargod1 Is that really necessary? If you don't like another race either keep it to yourself or produce a valid reason (which isn't happening any time soon), also, the fact that you posted a one word, insulting comment just proves to the rest of the world that you're a fucking moron. Knowing people like you, you'll probably reply by calling me a 'nigger' too, I'd like to tell you now that I'm white.
HWAskiBRAVO 11 months ago
@HWAskiBRAVO wat you talkin about cracker
clownishwargod1 11 months ago
@clownishwargod1 The immature comment you left before of course...
HWAskiBRAVO 11 months ago
What is occuring, everybody?
that is my new greeting :D
MsCrayonz 1 year ago
HOW DO U MAKE THAT CLICKING SOUND
mitalkditingsdem 1 year ago
@mitalkditingsdem
there's 3 different click sounds in Xhosa. you should watch his other videos.
310BPM 11 months ago
@mitalkditingsdem if you ever imitate a horse's clip clop- it's the same as that :)
Muzikman127 11 months ago
You are an amazing human being to reach out and share your culture, language, and history. We need more people like you around.
lohphat 1 year ago 3
You are fantastic! Thanks for the lessons!
bessieSmith 1 year ago
EISHHHH
ITS DIFFICULT, YOU
DO IT WITH SUCH EASE!!
TEACH ME HOW TO SPEAK XHOSA
QueinSiingah 1 year ago
Xhosa is a beautiful language. I just read that click languages may be the original language that humans speak, all other descending from the mother African language. As humans migrated to the far ends of the earth, they added and changed it to suit their needs. As cultures mixed, languages changed. We are all brothers and sister from Africa!
vherte 1 year ago
What's occurring is what we say in Wales
TehCacti 1 year ago
I love you! Beautiful African brotha.
ddsharper 1 year ago
The tounge-twister is at 3:05
Its a shame the quality of the microphone isn't that good. Otherwise this would be a great video.
keyinregulusspecial 1 year ago
"what is occuring" nah that isn't stupid at all. I like it a lot, makes me really want to know whats about to happen!
spiryt03 1 year ago 2
"What is occuring?" is definitely my new greeting to everyone.
Great video, man.
AnarchyBefallUs 1 year ago 2
HAHA involuntary click at 1:01
breadbagel 1 year ago
just jump to 3:10 to hear the tongue twister
sheikhbond 1 year ago 4
This is really neat. Thanks for posting this. You're a great ambassador!
jasonatcajj 1 year ago
How do u do that click without spitting?? lol i can't do it without spit coming out!! :(
elegance212 1 year ago
I can get the click! Just don't get what he's sayin.
DrummerLSE 1 year ago
Does it mean, ishhhh die cockroach in my kop het nou van die prop afgeval, gou gou druk jou vinger in jou neus en sit hom terug op die prop.
ccfkupa 1 year ago
first of all that was hot.lol.second his smile is qorgeous
dorotheaperkins 1 year ago
I like your sense of humor! I say things like that.. "What is occurring everybody?"
kolby444 1 year ago
I'd love to respond to this, if only I could actually make the clicking sound! My tongue is dumb and doesn't want to work properly. Xhosa's awesome. Thanks for making these videos! =) Just one question, though: how many people in the world speak Xhosa?
DeboraFiuza 1 year ago
you should prolly do a video on how you get your hair like that lol. Great video, great way to bring some different culture to the world.
gl0gg 1 year ago
I wanna listen you speaking japanese lol
btw interesting click sound in the language, I'm fascinated by languages lol
SilverGunZoO 1 year ago
This is oober cool.I'm a white South African living in England and I miss having the African culture around.This brings me a little bit of home.I can't quite get the click and I definitely wouldn't be able to do it with someone in front of me cause I tend to spray spit!!hahaha..but I'll keep trying and if I get it right I'll post a video!Big ups for the cool videos.x
Lorynne0 1 year ago 2
STRONG TONGUE
TheRealChadMustang 1 year ago
so brave
TheRealChadMustang 1 year ago
you have nice hair
hashbrownsandeggs 1 year ago
This is so cool!
I don´t think I could ever master this! Amazing stuff :)
Respect here! +1
Norwenglishchannel 1 year ago
To an english speaking person everything in xhosa is a tongue twister!
mackat4ck 1 year ago 3
yeah is there any hot xhosa guy outthere who could teach me some ....x0x
Anmutig1984 1 year ago
Xhosa is the African language that I would most like to learn.
Linguiphile 1 year ago
Jolly man and language too :)
SukoshiOtakuSan 1 year ago
forget the tongue twister, i can't even get the click right!!!
shamille724 2 years ago 15
yeah... nice teeth!
MsCicena 2 years ago 3
Dam i wish my father would of stayed around so he can actually teach me this cus this has to be the most hardest language in the world to learn....
sTaRr33221 2 years ago
damn i want your hair
nirvanafreeme 2 years ago
eyebrowz
nadius 2 years ago
holy crap your teeth are amazing!
Verseification 2 years ago 105
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@Verseification all niggers have white straight teeth
TheBikefish 6 months ago
@TheBikefish Not Lual -.-
swaaagzz 6 months ago
@TheBikefish fruck you and no they dont ash hole
Voidiria 5 months ago
@Verseification ahaha I thought I was the only person who was mesmerized
doorframepush 5 months ago
Wow your teeth are perfect.
crazyfreakypunk 2 years ago 152
@crazyfreakypunk People always say that about black people. The contrast between their skin color and their teeth makes their teeth look whiter than they really are. That's why a black person was voted to have the "best smile" in my yearbook like every year even though we only had a few black people in my town. Just sayin'.
yurismir1 1 year ago
@yurismir1 He's teeth does look white, but I'm really talking about how straight they are
crazyfreakypunk 1 year ago
@crazyfreakypunk ofcourse they are, he's black!
jennyischinese 11 months ago
I tried but it is very hard to do. Since English is considered the offical language...is that the only language that is spoken in the schools? Or are other languages also learned in school or would you only speak xhosa at home?
MsNellyChan 2 years ago
There are eleven official languages and English and Xhosa are two of those. It depends on which school you attend - every school has a different language policy. You also get German schools and French schools even though those languages aren't official.
hjaernan 2 years ago
rubber baby buggy bumper....
extremenoldz88 2 years ago
I will be using that. What is occurring, man! Hope you don't mind me borrowing that. Stay Peacable
knowledgeaboveall 2 years ago
When you speak... Xhosa? It sounds as if you're trying not to laugh. Very cute.
kajalkladd 2 years ago
thats sexy.. will you marry me? lol jkjk
BarrierBaby 2 years ago 3
I love your hair, and you seem really nice too :) and Smart! Keep up the good work man! :)
Xaqshimi 2 years ago 5
What is occurring?
CH0CWAVE 2 years ago 2
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are you dumb or what
vuhaonguyen 2 years ago
does your life suck or what
(to vuhaoonguyen)
dremelinskov 2 years ago 2
u have awsum teeth man
kenlim994 2 years ago 5
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get fuc out kwerekwere
miyagie9 2 years ago
idiot he is not kwerekwere...
we5026 2 years ago
3:11 is when the tongue-twister starts. What a VERY VERY interesting language!!! I would love to immerse myself in the culture some day. Some day........
ourvinylcollection 2 years ago 5
Hahaha thanks dude !! Loved it,I adore african languages ! Thanks x
waaponi 2 years ago
You are one great guy, charming and obviously highly intelligent, smart and a real citizen of the world! More power to you -- have a terrific life! And thanks so much for your video including the click lesson!!
mykittykatmykittykat 2 years ago 12
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handicap
yemi252yahoo 2 years ago
man.. that is THE sickest hair
gangglor 2 years ago
Whilst watching your video I sat clicking like crazy, curling my tongue and clicking furiously! What fun. Now I need to remember the words whilst clicking simultaneously.
Adriennemeyer57 2 years ago
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Your Xhosa sucks Khaya!
IsiXhosa asitolikwa is a saying between two Xhosas not Xhosa to English as you understand the meaning to be. The saying means if I am Xhosa and I am speaking Xhosa with you, I do not have to translate it for you because I cannot translate it(we are both Xhosas therefore we should both understand what I am saying). Also, it means something spells itself therefore no translation needed.
ThandiNC 2 years ago
shut da fuck up hes trying 2 teach us somethin if u kno da language y did u click da vid
alozo19 2 years ago 3
thank you
Azzaiel 2 years ago 2
thula wena
fishmacblack 2 years ago
I really enjoyed watching your video! You have such a relaxed way with the camera....It wasn't like watching a video at all...It was more like talking to a friend....You anticipated questions that may be asked in advance...Great job...I'm going to practice your xhosa tongue twister now....Wonderfully done my beautiful friend!!!
pruloveu2 2 years ago
how to you spell the clicks?
tae912 2 years ago 2
Q, C, and X. Q is the "hard" click where the tongue flicks away from the palate in the centre of the mouth. C is the "soft" click where the tongue flicks away from behind the very front of the palate, just behind the front teeth. X is similar to C but is done in the side of the mouth rather than in front.
henrebotha 2 years ago
that completely answered my question o_o
thanks xD
tae912 2 years ago
click click click click click i did it :)
its funny :)
TraceurDragon 2 years ago
I'm glad I saw this video. I would have gotten to SA and asked everyone "What is occuring?"
strongfreeallie 3 years ago
It sounds spanish but also when you write the language it looks german so thats so awsome
Gen3ralGrimReaper 3 years ago
it looks nothing like german. at all. not even a little bit.
MnkyJitters 3 years ago 3
"Qaqambile likuqale nini iqhakuva emqaleni?". Does that look anything like German to you?
You're thinking of Afrikaans, most likely.
henrebotha 2 years ago
oh..i see. thanks
Gen3ralGrimReaper 2 years ago
OK so let me have a say at this. If I keep to European languages, one might say it looks remotely like Albanian...
But if I go beyond European territory, I'd say it looks like Hindi (in Latin latters) or Pakistani.
pianoman74 2 years ago
i'm gonna learn it and post a video response soon. so far, all i know in xhosa is "iqaqa lazi qikaqika eqikeni lazi laqhawuka uqoqoqo". but i spent a few weeks in kenya and picked up a good-sized vocabulary of kiswahili, kikuyu, and dholuo (acholi). now i'm learning clicks!
quebeclanguageek 3 years ago
Thank you so much for sharing the culture! You seem very happy!
blackj1988 3 years ago
i lived in south africa for five year in soweto and man i loved it the its great and i never could learn khosa or zulu ist too dificalt emm ok that was is and respond please
elanchoo 3 years ago
nice smile
Hellooo20 3 years ago
It is amazing that you can smile through any language!
DaBlackGeisha 3 years ago 2
I would like to be able to to it... it's impressive
Manfredi89 3 years ago
hi khaya, i can't do it right yet, but i'm working on it!
medicinesocks 3 years ago
That's absolutely fascinating.
SoullessAtheist 3 years ago
I was a little too distracted by your sexiness to actually learn ;) Daaamnnnn
smrtnblonde 3 years ago 2
One mouth, one tongue, one mind.. and mine won't make that sound lol
MrsCop 3 years ago 4
molo
NocturnalWonderland9 3 years ago
Kanti ungumXhosa!!! ah ye ye. sharpu ke.
XhosaKazi 3 years ago
the beat and the chorus...at the saaaaaammmmmeeee timmmmmmeeeeee!
samsimillian 3 years ago
*GASP* That is EXACTLY what I was thinking!!!
DaBlackGeisha 3 years ago 2
really :D that's cool. i would let check myself when u think the same way i do :D
samsimillian 3 years ago
Kewl language. I'm more partial to Tswana tho. What sounds more beautiful than "O jwang"?
lionzion22 3 years ago
Alright, well I know this challenge is almost a year and a half old now, so the novelty may have worn off, but if I can manage to record it I'll have a little surprise video response to this.
I wanted to say thanks for posting; I'm really glad there are people sharing how to speak isiXhosa on YouTube, makes it a lot easier for us foreigners to give it a go!
darkphoenixbc 3 years ago
Hey Khaya mfondini I posted my response a few mos. ago but for some reason youtube won't let me link it as a response to yours....
AhJongilizwe 3 years ago
Okay, it's been like an hour and I believe I have mastered the Q. Thank you so much, Khaya (Khaya?) for the little lesson at the end!!!!!
terracottaheavens 3 years ago
Oh my gosh, I totally freaking just did the Q sound!!!!! I just did it!!! Twice!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited. I can't take it. I'm gonna try the sentence. But I can't record it cause I don't know how. Anyway, COOOOOL, Khayav!!
terracottaheavens 3 years ago
Xhosa is my favorite language! i kan say 3 words in xhosa :)
linncamilla87 3 years ago
Wow the Qaqambile one is brilliant. Keep up the good work mfana. Mna ndingumXhosa nozwane. Everyone should really agree that you talk that language and talk others you are brilliant!!
mellissa63 3 years ago
You know we can't do that shit. lol
nothingbutdabest22 3 years ago
so what happens if u dont make a click when u should ? can u still understand or is it completly off
try giving and example of what it would be like in english
usafarmers13 3 years ago
That can either change the meaning of the word or it might not even be a word. What that would do is completely change the letter. For instance, if I said (this is a random example) "ball" but accidently said "wall", the change in the letter "b" would completely change the meaning of the sentence
africanhi 3 years ago
You're just too cute to be true :)
superaletta 4 years ago 2
My college is now offering Xhosa in the spring term and I'm taking it. I can't wait!
africanhi 4 years ago
rilly..are you in england that is brill,wish could take lessons myself to improve mine
macvim 4 years ago
no, pittsburgh. but they might offer it somewhere in the UK
africanhi 4 years ago
why take it if u already know it?
babydrinka718 4 years ago
Because I'm not fluent
africanhi 4 years ago 2
what college are you attending?
nothingbutdabest22 3 years ago
University of Pittsburgh
africanhi 3 years ago
omg I wanna learn xhosa so bad but they dont have lessons in nyc
TreceyC 4 years ago
i tryed but i did not succeed
drialoveox 4 years ago
thank you
llareek 4 years ago
can you help me, what is 'i am pregnant' in xhosa, maybe it dont have such a nice click but i want to know because it's a hobby of me to say that in as much languages as i can get it
thanks
llareek 4 years ago
Ndikhulelwe. That means I'mpregnant. Or you could say, "Ndimithi" or "Ndinzima"
khayav 4 years ago
I tried it and I think I can pronounce it now.
Is it true that Xhosa has 15 click consonants? (source: Wikipedia)
0stsee 4 years ago
I have tried unsuccessfully do to this. : )
However... siyakuthanda...
Angieanything 4 years ago
baxabene oxamu bexabene ngenxoxo. Bexakwe yini kubaxaka ?
zimempress 4 years ago
Confusion.
khayav 4 years ago
LOL
zimempress 4 years ago
Why did you want to know?
khayav 4 years ago
I have always loved that song for some reason.Its fascinating to me when people are fascinated by our languages and i love what you are doing with this.. makes me proud to be a Nguni ..... INdlovukazi has Spoken =D
zimempress 4 years ago
Bayete amaNguni!!
Tonyjava 4 years ago
Mtase khaya, did all of that mean "confusion"? And I think that line is supposed to be "Baxabana oGxam bexabana nge nxoxo, bexagwe yini......", meaning Gxam and them had a dispute following a confusion. Correct me if I am wrong mfo wethu.
Tonyjava 4 years ago
Is that the line from Malaika ?
Tonyjava 4 years ago
Yes you are right Mfethu I know I spelt it wrong .. the original verion was done by Miriam Makeba in the 60s or 70s You are not wrong in your description of the meaning and i believe Ugxam ( I think )is a type of frog that makes a lot of noise and off course if frogs were to indulge in an argument the noise will be much hence there would be much confusion ..
zimempress 4 years ago
WOW Khaya responded to one of my videos! Hahaha shame you didn't make a new one for me ;) Still, that's life. Ndiyabuleeeela, thanks etc etc etc. I seem to remember doing this tongue-twister in one of my videos a while back for you.
All the best mate.
nuodai 4 years ago
You did respond :-)
khayav 4 years ago
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gkptxzakrpebgr 4 years ago
Eita unjani? i never heard about Qaqambile,its sounds cool man...My name is Lubabalo
luba84 4 years ago
I cant do the clicking!!! Its soo hard but really cool
x11morgan11x 4 years ago
I love your language
x11morgan11x 4 years ago
That is real cool. I love that language and I am trying to learn the click from your video and "the click song" by Miriam Makeba.
You have a rich culture. I admire the way you learn by watching the others attentively and less by these many questions Whites put up to learn. Your manner is much more sensitive and respectful..and that is what I have 4 this :-)
2007jael 4 years ago
shis ibisto mfana i know bana isixhosa that im writin isnacks la way ukubone but im tryin!keep that shit comin tho im gonn challenge u.usaubona peto.
lillmissy 4 years ago
I see your point...my first language is Portuguese but most people who can afford , take up a course on English ..I loved this video and you´re 5 starred and faved! And I will send a video response of your challenge!Maybe tonite!:)
Brazdolph 4 years ago
I speak Portuguese too! But this is an awesome language, if i every had the opportunity to learn it, I would.
Caqui 4 years ago
I wouldnt have known that english was a second language to you if you hadnt said it. You must be totally fluent =)
magic9man2 4 years ago
How so, magic9man2have you seen my other vids, then?
Brazdolph 4 years ago
no, just judging by what you wrote =(. Usually people will make some mistakes in writing their second language, but you didnt. I will check out your videos though now that you mention it.
magic9man2 4 years ago
Thanks,magic9man2.:o)
Brazdolph 4 years ago
I don't understand how your making the k/q sound at the back of you throat while simultaneously clicking at the front of your mouth. When you make a k sound you must expel air from your throat but when making the click you use your mouth as a vacuum to flick the tongue. Are you just faster with your tongue? and Do all the q's and k's symbolize a click, and if so are they different tonal ranges or is it all the same click?
thechevalier 4 years ago