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.