Discover colours in Xitsonga. 🟢
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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 code | Shade of Green | in Xitsonga |
|---|---|---|
| #66FF00 | Bright green | Nkungunkuhlu. |
| #006400 | Dark green | Ntinti. |
| #50C878 | Emerald green | Rindzalama. |
| #05472A | Evergreen | Nhlangula. |
| #228B22 | Forest green | Nhlahla / Rikhabi. |
| #008000 | Green | Rihlaza / Nkungu / Mbihu. |
| #8A9A5B | Moss green | Nkuxu. |
| #6DA34D | Green plum | Mganu / Nkanyi / Ntsula. |
| #32CD32 | Lime green | Ribon’wana / Ridin’wane / Rikavani. |
| #808000 | Olive green | Halandi. |
| #98FF98 | Mint green | Sundzungwani. |
| #728C69 | Pigeon green | Ngwamba. |
“Keep exploring, keep learning, and let the language guide you.“
🌈 Avuxeni.

