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1. Kubuhlungu khulu.

   It hurts a lot.

   Usage

   Tells the therapist that the pressure is too strong and hurts

   Grammar Note

   Kubuhlungu means it hurts. It is ubuhlungu (pain) with ku-, and it is also used for something distressing. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

2. Ngizwa ubuhlungu lapha.

   I feel pain here.

   Usage

   Points to a painful spot while telling the therapist

   Grammar Note

   Zwa ubuhlungu means feel pain. Lapha means here, and goes with pointing. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

3. Wenze kuhle! Ngiyathokoza.

   Well done! Thank you.

   Usage

   Thanks the therapist after a session

   Grammar Note

   Wenze kuhle is a compliment meaning well done. Thanks is ngiyathokoza. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

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