Depression expression/ social constructs | Explanation | State of being depressed |
Siyagowa | We are not copying. | State of being discouraged. |
The module is chowing me | I’m not doing well. | State of being emotionally derailed. |
Siyemumva siyaphambili | There is no significant progress in our academics. | State of being a failure. |
Ngifile | This whole thing is a nightmare. | State of being anxious. |
Azikhiphi | I can’t do this. | State of giving up. |
Angikhoni | I’m not copying. | State of giving up/frustrated. |
Akuhambi kahle | Things are not going according to plan. | State of feeling delayed. |
Ngishayiswe ibhasi | I’m heavily burdened. | State of being hackneyed. |
Sipetukile | We are not copying. | State of being disorientated. |
Akukholula | It’s not easy at all. | State of experiencing learning difficulties. |
Sithwele idombolo elimanzi/sithwele uthayela emoyeni | We are academically sinking, and it gets worse each and every day. | State of lacking academic resilience. |