Learn IsiZulu

IsiZulu will reach more South Africans than English in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga.

Greetings and Conversation (with audio)

English Conversation: Learn with people	IsiZulu Ingxoxo: Funda nabantu
Hello! (person)	Sawubona! (umuntu oyedwa)

Hello! (group)	Sanibona! (iqembu)

How are you?	Ninjani?

I'm fine, thanks.	Siyaphila.

I could be better.	Siyancenga.

And you?	Wena?

I am well.	Ngiyaphila.

Goodbye (person staying)	Uhambe kahle (umuntu osalayo)

Goodbye (group staying)	Nihamba kahle (iqembu elisayo)

Goodbye (person leaving)	Usale kahle (umuntu ohambayo)

Goodbye (group leaving)	Nisale kahle (iqembu elihambayo)


Anatomy: Learn with your body	Umzimba: Funda ngomzimba wakho
Head	Ikhanda
Eye, Eyes	Iso, Amahlo
Ear, Ears	Indlebe, Izindlebe
Nose	Ikhala
Mouth	Umlomo
Tongue	Ulimi
Hand, Hands	Isandla, Izandla
Arm, Arms	Ingalo, Izingalo
Leg, Legs	Umlenze, Imilenze
Foot, Feet	Unyawo, Izinyawo
Chess: Learn with your mind	IShesi: Funda ngomqondo wakho
Chess Piece(s)	Inkomo (Izinkomo) ye(ze)-Shesi
King	Inkosi
Queen	Indlunkulu
Rook (Castle)	Irukhi (Ikhasela)
Bishop	Ibhishophu
Knight (Horse)	Inayithi (Ihhashi)
Pawn (Soldier)	Iphoni (Isosha)
Board	Ibhodi
Square	Isikwele
Black	Okumnyama
White	Okumhlophe
Chess Move(s)	Um(imi)nyakazo we(ye)Shesi
Check! From Persian Shah (King)	Qaphela
Checkmate! From Persian Shah (King) + Māt (Dead)	Qaphela, bha ngakuhlula!
I take your piece.	Ngidla inkomo yakho.
Good move!	Umnyakazo omuhle!
I resign!	Ngiyayeka!
Good luck for the game!	Ngikufisela okuhle emdlalweni!
Thank you for the game!	Ngiyabonga ngokudlala nawe!
Dating: Learn with your heart	Ezokukhiphana: Funda ngenhliziyo yakho
What's your name?	Ubani igama lakho?
Can I get your number?	Ngicela inombolo yakho?
Would you like to get coffee?	Ungakujabulela ukuphuza ikhofi?
Would you like to go to dinner?	Ungakuthanda ukuthi ngikukhiphe siye kodla isidlo sasebusuku?
Would you like to go for a drink?	Ungathanda ukuthola okuphuzwayo?
Yes, I would.	Yebo, ngingathanda.
No, but thank you.	Cha, ngiyabonga.
You look beautiful.	Waze wamuhle.
May I kiss you?	Ngicela ukukuqabula?
I miss you.	Ngiyakukhumbula.
I miss you too.	Nami ngiyakukhumbula.
I love you.	Ngiyakuthanda.
I love you so much.	Ngikuthanda kakhulu.
Top 10 Interview Questions: Learn for success	Imibuzo eyi-10 Ephuma phambili Yenkulumo-mpendulwano: Fundela ukuphumelela
Tell us about yourself?	Sicela ukwazi ngawe?
What are your main strengths?	Yini ukwazi ukuyenza kahle kakhulu?
What are your weaknesses?	Yini obuthakathaka kuyo?
Why should we choose you for this job?	Kungani kumele siqashe wena kulo msebenzi?
What is your salary expectation?	Umholo owulindele mungakanani?
What are your hobbies outside of work?	Yini othanda ukuyenza uma ungekho emsebenzini?
Where do you see yourself in five years' time?	Uzibona ukuphi eminyakeni emihlanu ezayo?
Why are you leaving your current job?	Kungani ufuna ukushiya umsebenzi okuwo njengamanje?
Why do you want to work here?	Kungani ufuna ukusebenza lapha?
Is there anything that you would like to ask me?	Ingabe ikhona into ofisa ukungibuza yona?

Formal Business Letter IsiZulu
Date:	Usuku
Dear...	... othandekayo
Yours Sincerely,	Ozithobayo,

Directions
North	Nyakatho
South	Ningizimu
East	Mpumalanga
West	Ntshonalanga

Days of the week
Sunday	Sonto
Monday	Msombuluko
Tuesday	Lwesibili
Wednesday	Lwesithathu
Thursday	Lwesine
Friday	Lwesihlanu
Saturday	Mgqibelo

Months of the Year
January	Januwari
February	Febhuwari
March	Mashi
April	Ephreli
May	Meyi
June	Juni
July	Julayi
August	Agasti
September	Septhemba
October	Okthobha
November	Novemba
December	Disemba