What is a Zulu click?
Zulu has a Roman-based orthography which was developed by Christian missionaries in the 19th century and adapted to represent the sounds of the language. Dental clicks are represented by the letter c, alveolar clicks are indicated by q, and lateral clicks are written with the letter x.
How do you say goodnight in Swahili?
Goodnight in Swahili
- Usiku mwema (ooSEEkoo mWEma) (Goodnight) – Wa buraha (wa booRAha) (with tranquility)
- lala salama (sleep well / peacefully) – nawe pia (Nawe PEE-a) (you too)
- Ndoto njema (NDOto NJEma) (sweet/good dreams) – Za mafanikio (za mafaneeKEEo) (of prosperity/success)
How do you respond to Sawubona?
One common response to the “Sawubona” greeting is, “Yebo, sawubona.” This response means, “I see you seeing me.” Think about how good it feels to see someone’s eyes light up when they feel acknowledged.
How do you greet a woman in Zulu?
Greetings Hello! (to one person) Sawubona! Hello! (to more than one person) Sanibonani!
What is the response to Unjani?
Yebo (response, literally, yes.) Unjani? (how are you?) Ngiyaphila (I am fine.)
What can I say in Xhosa?
Useful Xhosa phrases
| English | isiXhosa (Xhosa) |
|---|---|
| Hello (General greeting) | Molo (sg) Molweni (pl) |
| How are you? | Unjani? (sg) Ninjani? (pl) |
| Reply to ‘How are you?’ | Ndiphilile enkosi, unjani wena? (sg) Ndiphilile enkosi, ninjani nina? (pl) |
| Long time no see | Kudala sagqibelana ‘Mehlo madala Ingc’ inde |
How do you greet in Xhosa language?
How do you greet in Xhosa? How do you greet in Xhosa? Molo is used to greet one person and Page 9 • Molweni is used to greet more than one person.
How does Xhosa show respect?
Xhosa have traditionally used greetings to show respect and good intentions to others. In interacting with others, it is crucial to show respect (ukuhlonipha). Youths are expected to keep quiet when elders are speaking, and to lower their eyes when being addressed.
How are you Shona?
A collection of useful phrases in Shona, a Bantu language spoken mainly in Zimbabwe….Useful Shona phrases.
| English | chiShona (Shona) |
|---|---|
| Welcome | Mauya |
| Hello (General greeting) | Mhoro (sg) Mhoroi (pl) |
| How are you? | Wakadini zvako? (sg) Makadini zvenyu? (pl) |
| Reply to ‘How are you?’ | Ndiri rayiti Ndiripo |
How do you say goodbye in Ndebele?
Key to abbreviations: sg = singular (said to one person), pl = plural (said to more than one person)….Useful phrases in Southern Ndebele.
| Phrase | isiNdebele (Southern Ndebele) |
|---|---|
| Goodbye (Parting phrases) | Khamba kuhle (go well – to person leaving) Sala kuhle (stay well – to person staying) |
What are you saying in Ndebele?
Useful phrases in Northern Ndebele
| English | Sindebele (Northern Ndebele) |
|---|---|
| Welcome | Siyalemukela |
| Hello (General greeting) | Salibonani |
| How are you? | Unjani? (sg) Linjani? (pl) |
| Reply to ‘How are you?’ | Ngiyaphila (sg) Siyaphila (pl) Ngikhona (sg) Sikhona (pl) Unjani wena? (response) |
How do you say hello in Tsonga?
A collection of useful phrases in Tsonga, a Bantu language spoken mainly in South Africa, and also in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Swaziland….Useful phrases in Tsonga.
| Phrase | Xitsonga (Tsonga) |
|---|---|
| Welcome | Hami amukela (sg) Ndzaku amukela (pl) |
| Hello (General greeting) | Xewani Avuxeni (sg) Ahee (reply) |
| Hello (on phone) |