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Zulu Language

isiZulu
  • Linguistic Classification Zulu, or isiZulu, is a Southern Bantu language within the Nguni branch. ​

  • Number of Speakers Approximately 12 million native speakers in South Africa, with an additional 16 million second-language speakers. ​

  • Official Status Recognized as one of South Africa's 11 official languages. ​

  • Geographical Distribution Predominantly spoken in KwaZulu-Natal province, with significant communities in Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces. ​

English Language

English
  • Global Reach English is spoken by over 1.5 billion people worldwide, making it the most widely spoken language globally. ​

  • Native Speakers Approximately 400 million people speak English as their first language. ​

  • Official Status English serves as the official language in 88 countries and territories, highlighting its global significance. ​

  • Lingua Franca English is the de facto language of international diplomacy, science, technology, business, aviation, and the internet. ​

Frequently Used Zulu to English Phrases

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Greetings and Politeness

Sawubona

Hello

Sawubona ekuseni

Good morning

Sawubona kusihlwa

Good evening

Sala kahle

Goodbye

Ngiyabonga

Thank you

Wamukelekile

You’re welcome

Ngiyacela

Please

Uxolo

Excuse me / Sorry

Kuhle ukukwazi

Nice to meet you

Unjani?

How are you?

Introductions

Igama lami ngingu…

My name is…

Ungubani igama lakho?

What’s your name?

Uvelaphi?

Where are you from?

Ngivela…

I’m from…

Uhlalaphi?

How old are you?

Ngina [inombolo] yeminyaka

I’m [number] years old

Lo ngumngane wami

This is my friend

Travel and Directions

Iphi indlu yangasese?

Where is the bathroom?

Ngiyaphi ukuze ngifike…?

How do I get to…?

Phenduka kwesobunxele

Turn left

Phenduka kwesokudla

Turn right

Qonda phambili

Go straight

Kude kangakanani?

How far is it?

Ngilahlekile

I’m lost

Ungangisiza?

Can you help me?

Iphi isiteshi?

Where is the station?

Ngidinga itekisi

I need a taxi

Shopping and Money

Kubiza malini lokhu?

How much is this?

Kudulile kakhulu

Too expensive

Ungakwazi ukwehlisa intengo?

Can you make it cheaper?

Ngifuna lokhu

I want this

Niyamukela amakhadi esikweletu?

Do you accept credit cards?

Iphi ikhashela?

Where is the cash register?

Ngidinga irisidi

I need a receipt

Unayo imali esele?

Do you have change?

Dining and Food

Ngilambile

I’m hungry

Iphi indawo yokudlela enhle?

Where is a good restaurant?

Imenyu, ngiyacela

Menu, please

Ngithanda uku-oda

I’d like to order

Akukho kudla okubabayo, ngiyacela

No spicy food, please

Ngingathola amanzi?

Can I have water?

Ibhili, ngiyacela

The bill, please

Kumnandi!

Delicious!

Ngisuthi

I’m full

Unayo ukudla kwabantu abangadli inyama?

Do you have vegetarian food?

Emergencies

Siza!

Help!

Ngidinga udokotela

I need a doctor

Shayela amaphoyisa

Call the police

Ngiyagula

I’m sick

Iphi isibhedlela?

Where is the hospital?

Kubuhlungu lapha

It hurts here

Ngilahlekelwe yipasipoti yami

I lost my passport

Mlilo!

Fire!

Common Questions

Yisiphi isikhathi?

What time is it?

Ukhuluma isiNgisi?

Do you speak English?

Kusho ukuthini lokhu?

How do you say…?

Ungaphinda lokho?

What does this mean?

Ngiyitholaphi…?

Can you repeat that?

Kuphephile lapha?

Where can I find…?

Daily Life

Ngikhathele

I’m tired

Ulale kahle

Good night

Sizobonana kusasa

See you tomorrow

Angiqondi

I don’t understand

Linda umzuzu

Wait a moment

Shesha!

Hurry up!

Ngiyakuthanda

I like it

Angikuthandi

I don’t like it

Kuhle

It’s beautiful

Uzinakekele

Take care

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