lie - xoka

Word information
Part of speech verb
Infinitive ukuxoka
Inchoative no
Transitivity intransitive
Note "xoka" can be rather rude, especially if used to an older person or someone commanding respect. A more euphemistic phrasing is "phosisa".

Example sentences

  • English

    You are lying, I don't believe you!

    IsiXhosa

    Uyaxoka wena, andikukholelwa!

Contributors
  • William Moultrie
  • Cael Marquard
  • Jacob Lund