friend - itshomi

Word information
Part of speech noun
Plurality singular
Noun class i(n)/i(z)in
Note Informal but very common. From the English "chum".

Example sentences

  • English

    I am going out with my friend today.

    IsiXhosa

    Ndiphuma netshomi yam namhlanje.

  • English

    Where is my friend?

    IsiXhosa

    Iphi itshomi yam?

  • English

    Friend, what is the problem?

    IsiXhosa

    Tshomi, yintoni ingxaki?