Uxolo definition 1
(Zulu/Xhosa) Meaning 'sorry.' Often used in love contexts when apologizing to a partner after a quarrel. A heartfelt 'Uxolo, sthandwa sam' (Sorry, my love) is a common reconciliation phrase.
"Uxolo, sthandwa sami, bengphaphile. (Translation: Sorry, my love, I was being foolish.)"
Uxolo definition 2
Ukucela usizo (To ask for forgiveness)
"Uxolo, angikuqondile (Sorry, I didn't mean it)"
Uxolo definition 3
Ukucela uxolo (To apologize)
"Uxolo sisi, andaziqonda (Sorry sister, I didn't realize)"
Uxolo definition 4
Ngicela uxolo (I'm sorry)
"Uxolo, bengingazi (Sorry, I didn't know)"
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- August 2025
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