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🤗 Zulu Greetings for Everyday Life

Hi Zulu learners! 😃


Do you want to learn how to say “Hello” in Zulu?

Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.

If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Zulu, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.


Let’s get started! 🤗

Greetings

English Zulu
general greeting spoken to one person Sawubona
general greeting spoken to a group of people Sanibonani
how are you? spoken to one person Unjani?
how are you? spoken to one person Kunjani?
reply to Unjani and Kunjani Ngikhona
how are you? spoken to a group of people Ninjani?
how are you? spoken to a group of people Kunjani kini?
reply to Ninjani and Kunjani kini Sikhona
welcome greeting Uyamukelwa
welcome greeting Siyanamukela
good morning niVuka nJani
good afternoon ninJani ngaleMini
good evening sawuBona [person]

saniBonani [group]

good night lala kahle [person]

lalani kahle [group]

A little bit Kancane
congratulation ngiyakuhalalisela
Do you speak Zulu? Ukhuluma isiZulu ?
Do you understand? uYezwa ? uYangizwa na ?
Excuse me Ngiyaxolisa
first name, [word] iGama
good luck inHlanhla
goodbye sala kahle [person]
goodbye salani kahle [group]
goodbye hamba kahle [person]
goodbye hambani kahle [group]
How are you? Unjani  ?
How old are you? uneminYaka eminGaki ?
I am fine Ngikhona / Ngiyaphila
I am Zulu NgingumZulu
I don't understand Angizwa
I love you Ngiyakuthanda
I understand Ngiyezwa
last name, family name isiBongo
miss, madam unKosazana
mister umNumzane
My name is ... iGama lami ngu ...
no cha
Pardon uXolo
please ngiyakucela
see you soBonana / sizoBonana
Sorry Nxese
thanks (so much) ngiyaBonga/siyaBonga (kakhulu)
What's your name? Ngubani iGama lakho ?
Who are you? Ungubani ?
with pleasure ngingathanda
yes yebo

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How to Greet in isiZulu

How to say Hello and Goodbye in Zulu


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