Colour Words in Xitsonga: Green!

Discover colours in Xitsonga. 🟢


What is “Green” in Xitsonga?

  • In Xitsonga, the colour green is Nkungu, which means gourd. 🟢
  • In Xitsonga, the colour green is Rihlaza, which means to be raw. 🟢
  • In Xitsonga, the colour green is Mbihu, which means to be unseasoned. 🟢

How to use “Green” in Xitsonga.

  • Ka rihlaza = Green (spot).
  • Xa rihlaza = Green (thing).
  • Va rihlaza = Green (people).
  • Swa rihlaza = Green (things).
  • Wa rihlaza = Green (person).
  • Vuhlaza = Green (condition).

Shades of “Green” in Xitsonga.

Here is a list of variants of the colour green. 🟢

Colour codeShade of Greenin Xitsonga
#66FF00Bright greenNkungunkuhlu.
#006400Dark greenNtinti.
#50C878Emerald greenRindzalama.
#05472AEvergreenNhlangula.
#228B22Forest greenNhlahla / Rikhabi.
#008000GreenRihlaza / Nkungu / Mbihu.
#8A9A5BMoss greenNkuxu.
#6DA34DGreen plumMganu / Nkanyi / Ntsula.
#32CD32Lime greenRibon’wana / Ridin’wane / Rikavani.
#808000Olive greenHalandi.
#98FF98Mint greenSundzungwani.
#728C69Pigeon greenNgwamba.

Keep exploring, keep learning, and let the language guide you.

🌈 Avuxeni.