Phrases Flashcards by Kevin Spicer

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Sawubona Mama

A

Hello mother

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Sawubona Baba

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Hello father

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Sawubona Nkosikazi

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Hello Ma’am (married woman)

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Sawubona Nkosazana

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Hello Miss (unmarried young woman)

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Sawubona

A

Hello

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Sanibona

A

Hello (to more than 1)

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Unjani?

A

How are you?

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Ninjani?

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How are you? (plural)

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Ngiyaphila

A

I am well/fine

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Ngisaphila

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I am still well/fine

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Sisaphila

A

We are well/fine

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Wena unjani?

A

And you, how are you?

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Nina ninjani?

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And you, how are you? (plural)

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Nami ngisaphila

A

Me too, I am fine

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Nathi sisaphila

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We too, we are fine

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Ngigu…

A

I am…

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Ungubani?

A

Who are you? (What is your name?)

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Igama lami ngingu…

A

My name is …

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Ungubani igama lakho?

A

What is your name?

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Ungubani isibongo sakho?

A

What is your surname (or clan name)?

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Isibongo sami ngingu…

A

My surname is …

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Ngiyabonga

A

utter words of praise

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Kuyangijabulisa lokho

A

It’s a pleasure (near equivalent)

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Usaphila?

A

Are you well?

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Kunjani?

A

How is it? (Howzit, informal)

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Kulungile

A

It’s okay

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Kuhamba kahle

A

It goes well

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Kuhamba kabi

A

It goes badly

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Hamba kahle

A

Go well / good bye

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Hambani kahle

A

Go well / good bye (plural)

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Sala kahle

A

Stay well / good bye

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Salani kahle

A

Stay well / good bye (plural)

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Kuyashisa

A

It is hot

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Kuyabanda

A

It is cold

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Kuyana

A

It is raining

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Impela

A

It is so

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ube nempelasonto emnandi

A

you have a pleasant weekend

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ube nosuku olumnandi

A

you gave a great day

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There is no work.

A

Awukho umsebenzi.