Language/Zulu/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Zulu learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some important Zulu Vocabulary related to education. Education is an essential part of life and we can always learn new things. So, let's get started and improve our Zulu Vocabulary! Remember to practice and use the words in context.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Sports & City.
Basic Education Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some basic education-related words that will help you get started.
| Zulu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Umfundi | [ʊm̩ˈfundi] | Student |
| Isikolo | [isikoːlo] | School |
| Ibanga | [iˈbaːŋɡa] | Grade |
| Umngane / Umngani | [ʊmŋane / ʊmŋaːni] | Friend |
| Umelaphi | [ʊmeɫaɸi] | Teacher |
Dialogue: Meeting a new friend at school[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Sawubona mfowethu, unjani? (Hello my brother, how are you?)
- Person 2: Ngisaphila, wena unjani? (I am fine, how are you?)
- Person 1: Ngisaphila kahle, nginqobile incwadi yami yalelizwe (I am well, I passed my geography test)
- Person 2: Wawulinda ngempela imininingwane yakho. Ngingakukhohlwa wena. (You really worked hard on your subjects. I won't forget you.)
School Subjects[edit | edit source]
Now, let's learn some Zulu words for school subjects.
| Zulu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| IsiZulu | [isizulu] | Zulu language |
| IsiNgesi | [isinɡeːsi] | English language |
| Ikompyutha | [ikɔmpjuθa] | Computer |
| Isayensi | [isajɛnsi] | Science |
| Imfundvo | [imɸundvo] | Mathematics |
| Isitolo | [isitɔlo] | History |
| Imithi / Iphutha | [imìtʰi / ipʰuːta] | Physics |
Dialogue: Talking about subjects[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Ufuna iphutha? (Do you want to do Physics?)
- Person 2: Cha, ngingafuna iphutha. Ngiyafuna isayensi nomfundvo. (No, I don't want to do Physics. I want to do Science and Mathematics.)
- Person 1: Nami, ngingafuna isayensi nomfundvo. (Me too, I want to do Science and Mathematics.)
- Person 2: Kusukela lapho, angiqondi senze yonke imisebenzi efanayo (From there, I never understood how to do all the same tasks.)
Advanced Education Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's learn some advanced education-related words that will help you in higher education settings.
| Zulu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Iphuzu | [ipʰuzʉ] | Degree |
| Ukufunda | [ukʊˈfunda] | To study |
| Ukufundisa | [ukʊfʊ̤ndɪsa] | To teach |
| Ukwakha isikole | [ʊkʷakʰa isiˈkoːle] | To build a school |
| Ukuzinikela | [ukuzinikɛla] | To graduate |
Dialogue: Discussing future plans[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Unfunda na iphuzu? (Are you studying towards a degree?)
- Person 2: Yebo, ngifunda isayensi yeMic. (Yes, I am studying towards a degree in Microbiology.)
- Person 1: Wawufuna ubona ukwakha isikole ngaphambi kokuzinikela? (Do you want to build a school before you graduate?)
- Person 2: Kuyiqiniso, anginaba nokuthi yona into eqondayo ngaphakathi kwami. Kube kumuntu ophethe ngoba bheka, umama nohla. (It's true, I haven't thought about it personally. It should be up to whoever is leading because look at mom and dad.)
Fun Facts about Education in South Africa[edit | edit source]
Did you know?
- Education in South Africa is governed by two national departments, namely the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
- Apart from the eleven official languages of South Africa, other languages such as Mandarin, Italian, and Portuguese are also taught as part of the school curriculum.
- South Africa has 23 universities, including the University of Cape Town, the University of Witwatersrand, and Stellenbosch University.
- The South African National Department of Education was renamed the Department of Basic Education in 2009.
For more interesting articles, go to Education in South Africa on Wikipedia.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations on learning some important Zulu Vocabulary related to education! Don't forget to practice and use the words in context. To improve your Zulu Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Zulu - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
- Zulu Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
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