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Terminologies used in different industries translated from Xitsonga to English
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Medical Terminology
| Xitsonga | English |
|---|---|
| Xitsongwatsongwana xa nsawuto | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| Ntiko wa ku velekiwa | Birth weight |
| Rimbewu | Sex |
| Rifu | Death |
| Nkululo | Sanitation |
| Ku tsoniwa | Handicap |
| Vutsoniwa | Disability |
Legal Terminology
| Xitsonga | English |
|---|---|
| Xinawu | Legal |
| Nawu | Law |
| Khwexinere | Questionnaire |
| Xiyimo xa vukati | Marital status |
| Ku nga tekiwangi | Single |
| Vuxaka | Relationship |
| Muringani | Partner |
| Tekile | Married |
| Hambanile | Separated |
| Muthariwa | Divorced |
| Noni | Widow |
| Nguluve | Widower |
| Ndhawu ya ku velekiwa | Place of birth |
| Vutshamo | Residence |
| Ntirho | Occupation |
| Loyi a thoriweke | Employed |
| Rixaka | Race |
| Vukhongeri | Religion |
| Rimbewu | Gender |
| Ndzavisiso | Investigation |
| Mumangari | Plaintiff |
| Mhaka leyi ololoxiweke | Resolved case |
| Mhaka leyi nga ololoxiwangiki | Unresolved case |
| Muyimeri | Proxy |
| Vhoti | Vote |
Technology Terminology
| Xitsonga | English |
|---|---|
| Selefoni | Cellphone |
| Khomphyuta/khomphyutara | Computer |
| Khomphyuta yo xixingiwa | Laptop |
| Mawusi | Mouse |
| Wayilese | Wireless |
| Pirintara | Printer |
| Khebulu | Cable |
Mathematical Terminology
| Xitsonga | English |
|---|---|
| Hlanganisa | Addition |
| Susa | Subtraction |
| Andzisa | Multiplication |
| Avanyisa | Division |
| Nchumu | Object |
| Rhandzavula | Circle |
| Xikwere | Square |
| Yinhla nharhu | Triangle |
| Silindara | Cylinder |
| rhekithengula | Rectangle |
| Rhandzavula | Sphere |
Textbook Terminology
| Xitsonga | English |
|---|---|
| Xiletelo xa Mudyondzisi | Teacher's Guide |
| Buku ya Mudyondzi | Learner's Book |
| Buku ya ntirho | Workbook |
| Giredi | Grade |
| Nguva | Term |
| Yuniti | Unit |
| Ngingiriko | Activity |
| Dyondzo | Lesson |
| Pheji | Page |
| Hlelelo | Assessment |
| Mahlelelo ya nkalamafundza | Informal Assessment |
| Mafambiselo ya kamara yo dyondzela | Classroom management |
| Nongoloko wa Mahlelelo | Programme of Assessment |
| Swipfuneta | Resources |
| Nongonoko wo Dyondza | Learning Programme |
| Ndlela ya Mahlelelo | Systemic assessment |
| Nhlanganiso | Integration |
Subjects Terminology
| Xitsonga | English |
|---|---|
| Vutshila ni mfuwo | Arts and Culture |
| Sayense ya Ikhonomi na Mafambisele | Economic and Management Sciences |
| Ndzhendzeleko wa vutomi | Life Orientation |
| Vutshila bya Vutomi | Life Skills |
| Litheresi | Literacy |
| Tinhlayo | Mathematics |
| Nyumeresi | Numeracy |
| Sayense ya Ntumbuluko | Natural Sciences |
| Sayense ya Vutomi | Social Sciences |
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