Useful Phrases Flashcards by Emily Potgieter

Q

How are you (s)

A

Unjani?

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I’m well, thank you.

A

Ngiyaphila/ngikhona, ngiyaphila.

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What is your name?

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Ngubani igama lakho?

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Hello
(S)
(Pl)

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Sawubona

Sanibonani

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My name is…

A

Igama lami ngu…

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It is hot

A

Kuyashisa

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I’m sorry

A

Ngiyaxolisa

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Again

A

Futhi

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Thank you
(S)
(Pl)

A

Ngiyabonga

Siyabonga

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I would like to use the bathroom

A

Ngicela indlu encane

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I’m pleased to meet you

A

Ngijabula ukukwazi

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I am sick

A

Ngiyagula

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I am tired

A

Ngikhathela

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Yes

A

Yebo

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No

A

Cha

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Q

Go well (goodbye)

A

Hamba kahle

Q

Stay well

A

Sala kahle

Q

Sir

A

Umnumzane

Q

Ma’am

A

Nkosikazi

Q

Miss

A

Nkosazana

Q

A lot/big

A

Kakhulu

Q

I don’t know

A

Angazi

Q

Where are you from?

A

Uvelaphi

Q

What is your surname

A

Ngubani isibongo sakho?

Q

How old are you?

A

Uneminyaka emingaki?

Q

I am …. years old

A

Ngineminyaka engu…

Q

Are you married?

A

Ushadile na?

Q

Do you speak isiZulu?

A

Ukhuluma isiZulu na?

Q

I am trying

A

Ngiyazama.

Q

A little only. I am learning Zulu.

A

Kancane kuphela. Ngiyafunda isiZulu.