Practice & Learn Sepedi (Sesotho sa Leboa with audio)
Learn Sepedi (Sesotho sa Leboa)
Sesotho sa Leboa (also called Sepedi or Northern Sotho) will reach more South Africans than English in the Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces.
Greetings and Conversation (with audio)
| English Conversation: Learn with people |
Sesotho sa Leboa Poledišano: Ithute ka batho |
|---|---|
| Hello! (person) | Thobela! (motho o tee) |
| Hello! (group) | Thobela! (sehlopha) |
| How are you? | Go bjang? |
| I'm fine, thanks. | Go lokile, ke a leboga. |
| I could be better. | Ga ke a tsoga. |
| And you? | Wena? |
| I am well. | Ke tsogile. |
| Goodbye (person staying) | Šala botse (motho o tee yo a šalago) |
| Goodbye (group staying) | Šalang botse (sehlopha seo se šalago) |
| Goodbye (person leaving) | Sepela botse (motho yo a sepelago) |
| Goodbye (group leaving) | Sepelang botse (sehlopha seo se sepelago) |
| Anatomy: Learn with your body | Ditho tša mmele: Ithute ka mmele wa gago | |
| Head | Hlogo |
| Eye, Eyes | Leihlo, Mahlo |
| Ear, Ears | Tsebe, Ditsebe |
| Nose | Nko |
| Mouth | Molomo |
| Tongue | Leleme |
| Hand, Hands | Seatla, Diatla |
| Arm, Arms | Letsogo, Matsogo |
| Leg, Legs | Leoto, Maoto |
| Foot, Feet | Lenao, Dinao |
| Chess: Learn with your mind | Chess: Ithute ka monagano wa gago | |
| Chess Piece(s) | Dibapadišwa tša Chess |
| King | Kgoši |
| Queen | Kgošigadi |
| Rook (Castle) | Sebo |
| Bishop | Mopišopo |
| Knight (Horse) | Pere |
| Pawn (Soldier) | Sebeelo (Lesole) |
| Board | Papetla |
| Square | Sekwere |
| Black | Ntsho |
| White | Šweu |
| Chess Move(s) | Mesepelo ya Chess |
| Check! From Persian Shah (King) | Ela hloko! |
| Checkmate! From Persian Shah (King) + Māt (Dead) | Ga o na botšhabelo! |
| I take your piece. | Ke tšea sebapadišwa sa gago. |
| Good move! | Mosepelo wo mobotse! |
| I resign! | Ke a ineela! |
| Good luck for the game! | Mahlatse le mahlogonolo papading! |
| Thank you for the game! | Ke leboga papadi! |
| Dating: Learn with your heart | Tša marato: Ithute ka pelo ya gago | |
| What's your name? | Leina la gago ke mang? |
| Can I get your number? | A nka hwetša nomoro ya gago? |
| Would you like to get coffee? | O ka thabela kofi? |
| Would you like to go to dinner? | O ka thabela go ya go ja dilalelo? |
| Would you like to go for a drink? | O ka thabela go tšwa go ya go hwetša seno? |
| Yes, I would. | Ee, ke be nka rata. |
| No, but thank you. | Aowa, eupša ke a leboga. |
| You look beautiful. | O yo mobotse. |
| May I kiss you? | A nka go atla? |
| I miss you. | Ke a go gopola. |
| I miss you too. | Le nna ke a go gopola. |
| I love you. | Ke a go rata. |
| I love you so much. | Ke go rata kudu. |
| Top 10 Interview Questions: Learn for success | Dipotšišo tša Poledišano tše 10 tša Godimo: Ithutele katlego | |
| Tell us about yourself? | Re botše ka ga wena? |
| What are your main strengths? | Maatla a magolo a gago ke afe? |
| What are your weaknesses? | Mafokodi a gago ke afe? |
| Why should we choose you for this job? | Goreng re swanetše go kgetha wena go mošomo wo? |
| What is your salary expectation? | Tetelo ya gago ya mogolo ke efe? |
| What are your hobbies outside of work? | Ditlošabodutu tša gago ka ntle ga mošomo ke dife? |
| Where do you see yourself in five years' time? | O ipona o le gokae mo mengwageng ye mehlano? |
| Why are you leaving your current job? | Goreng o tlogela mošomo wa gago wa bjale? |
| Why do you want to work here? | Goreng o nyaka go šoma fa? |
| Is there anything that you would like to ask me? | Go na le se sengwe seo o tla ratago go mpotšiša? |
| Sepedi Formal Business Letter | |
| Date: | Letšatšikgwedi: |
| Dear... | Mohumagadi... (to a lady) Morena... (to a gentleman) |
| Yours Sincerely, | Wa lena, |
| Directions | |
| North | Lebowa |
| South | Borwa |
| East | Bohlabela |
| West | Bophirima |
| Days of the Week | |
| Sunday | Lamorena / Sôntaga |
| Monday | Mošupologô |
| Tuesday | Labobêdi |
| Wednesday | Laboraro |
| Thursday | Labonê |
| Friday | Labohlano |
| Saturday | Mokibêlô |
| Months of the Year | |
| January | Janaware |
| February | Febereware |
| March | Matšhe |
| April | Aporele |
| May | Mei |
| June | June |
| July | Julae |
| August | Agostose |
| September | Setemere |
| October | Oktobere |
| November | Nofemere |
| December | Disemere |
Professional Sepedi Translation Services
Sesotho sa Leboa is the most spoken language in the City of Tshwane. For official, business, or legal requirements, our professional team is here to help.
➜ Visit our Sepedi Translation Services page
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If Sesotho sa Leboa is your first language you can also visit our site in your language:
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