Practice & Learn IsiZulu (Zulu with audio)
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IsiZulu will reach more South Africans than English in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga.
Greetings and Conversation (with audio)
English |
IsiZulu |
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 |
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Date: | Usuku |
Dear... | ... othandekayo |
Yours Sincerely, | Ozithobayo, |
Directions |
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North | Nyakatho |
South | Ningizimu |
East | Mpumalanga |
West | Ntshonalanga |
Days of the week |
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Sunday | Sonto |
Monday | Msombuluko |
Tuesday | Lwesibili |
Wednesday | Lwesithathu |
Thursday | Lwesine |
Friday | Lwesihlanu |
Saturday | Mgqibelo |
Months of the Year |
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January | Januwari |
February | Febhuwari |
March | Mashi |
April | Ephreli |
May | Meyi |
June | Juni |
July | Julayi |
August | Agasti |
September | Septhemba |
October | Okthobha |
November | Novemba |
December | Disemba |
Visit our website in isiZulu: Imisebenzi Yezokuhumusha yaseNingizimu Afrika
IsiZulu is the most spoken language in the City of Johannesburg. Read more on our website: Translation Services Johannesburg