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