Laundry

1. Kukhona indawo yokuwasha izingubo lapha?

   Is there a laundry place here?

   Usage

   Used to ask if laundry facilities are available at a hotel or guesthouse.

   Grammar Note

   yokuwasha is a connective: yo- (for) + ukuwasha (to wash).

2. Ngifuna ukuwasha izingubo zami.

   I want to wash my clothes.

   Usage

   Used to request laundry service at an accommodation.

   Grammar Note

   zami is the izi- class possessive. ngifuna + infinitive expresses desire.

3. Izingubo zami ziyolunga nini?

   When will my clothes be ready?

   Usage

   Used to ask when laundry service will be completed.

   Grammar Note

   nini is the interrogative word for "when".

4. Ingabe iyabuya izingubo ezishisiwe?

   Do you also do ironing?

   Usage

   Used to ask if ironing is included in the laundry service.

   Grammar Note

   ezishisiwe is a passive adjectival form meaning "ironed/pressed".

5. Kuwashwa kahle izingubo ezibomvu?

   Can red clothes be washed properly?

   Usage

   Used to ask about washing coloured clothes that may bleed.

   Grammar Note

   Kuwashwa is passive voice "is washed". ezibomvu is the adjectival form of -bomvu (red).

6. Kubiza malini ukuwasha izingubo?

   How much does laundry cost?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the price of laundry service.

   Grammar Note

   malini is the interrogative for asking about cost.

7. Ngicela ungaziwashi emanzini ashisayo.

   Please don't wash with hot water.

   Usage

   Used to give special washing instructions for delicate clothing.

   Grammar Note

   unga- is a prohibitive prefix, zi- is the object prefix for izingubo (clothes), and -washa (to wash) is a loan verb taking the negative ending -i. ashisayo is the participial form of -shisa (hot).

8. Izingubo zami zinamabala.

   My clothes have stains.

   Usage

   Used to inform a laundry service that clothes have stains.

   Grammar Note

   zina- is the possessive verbal prefix meaning "they have".

9. Ngifuna umshini wokuwasha.

   I want to use a washing machine.

   Usage

   Used to request access to a self-service washing machine.

   Grammar Note

   wokuwasha is a connective: wo- (of/for) + ukuwasha (washing).

10. Izingubo zami zomile yini?

    Are my clothes dry yet?

    Usage

    Used to check if laundry has finished drying.

    Grammar Note

    yini is a question particle added at the end of a sentence.

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