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Master Xichangana and Macua.

Reconnect with your roots. Stories, real dialogues and vocabulary designed to get you used to the everyday rhythm of Mozambique.

At the Food Market
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V
João & Vendor
6 messages
J
João

Lixile! Ndzi lava ku xava svakuja

Good morning! I want to buy food

Vendor
V

Lixile! U lava yini?

Good morning! What would you like?

J
João

Ndzi lava wusva ni nyama ya huku

I want xima and chicken.

Vendor
V

Svi kona, ni yiní svin'wane?

We have it, anything else?

J
João

Ni nyiki mati ya ku nwa

Give me some water to drink.

Vendor
V

Hi lawa.

Here you are.

Key Phrases 4 phrases

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Real-life Dialogues and Stories

Listen to the conversation phrase by phrase and read the translation to get used to the everyday rhythm. From "Good morning, neighbour" to conversations at the market.

Vocabulary Categories

Words organised by everyday themes from greetings to the market.

Greetings
Sunrise over a field
Lixile
Good morning
Friends sitting side by side, arm in arm
U kwatsi?
How are you?
Sunset over a lake with a jetty
Inhlikani
Good afternoon
Starry night sky
Lipelile
Good night
Woman smiling
Ni kwatsi
I'm fine
Hands joined together in a group
Ndza khensa
I'm grateful, Thank you
Shared desk with computers
Khanimambu
Thank you
Person sitting in a car
Sala kwatsi
Stay well
Sunlit forest
Famba kwatsi
Go well

Flashcards and Quizzes

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What is the translation of:

Lixile

A Rich Dictionary

Explore over 1,200 words in detail with audio pronunciation, example sentences and cultural context tips.

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Dictionary • Adverb
Ahánti
Maybe, I don't know, Could be
Context tip
An interjection of uncertainty, doubt or gentle refusal.
Utafámba na mina? Ahánti!
Will you come with me? Maybe.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you start.

Which languages can I learn on Xilandi?

Right now you can learn Xichangana and Macua (Emakhuwa). We are working on adding more national languages of Mozambique soon.

Is the app free?

Yes! You can download the app and start for free with the first learning journeys and vocabulary categories. The premium subscription unlocks all the content: every journey, every category, unlimited quizzes, and the complete stories and dialogues.

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You can download the pronunciation audio to listen and practise without using mobile data. For the rest of the content an internet connection is recommended.

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