Key to abbreviations: sg = singular (said to one person), pl = plural (said to more than one person)….Useful phrases in Southern Ndebele.
| Phrase | isiNdebele (Southern Ndebele) |
|---|---|
| Welcome | Siyalemukela (sg) Ngiyak’wamukela (pl) |
| Hello (General greeting) | Lotjhani |
| How are you? | Kunjani? |
| Reply to ‘How are you?’ | Ngikhona ngiyathokoza |
Is Ndebele and Zulu the same?
Northern Ndebele is related to the Zulu language, spoken in South Africa. Northern Ndebele and Southern Ndebele (or Transvaal Ndebele), which is spoken in South Africa, are separate but related languages with some degree of mutual intelligibility, although the former is more closely related to Zulu.
What is aunt in Ndebele?
Zulu Translation. unina. More Zulu words for aunt. anti noun.
How do you say you’re crazy in Ndebele?
you say Iam seriouly crazy in ndebele ok. that’s what you say. haaaaibo sehambile emu mubani loooo yoooh lekker.
How do you say thank you in Ndebele?
A collection of useful phrases in Northern Ndebele, a Bantu language spoken mainly in Zimbabwe. Key to abbreviations: sg = singular (said to one person), pl = plural (said to more than one person)….Useful phrases in Northern Ndebele.
| English | Sindebele (Northern Ndebele) |
|---|---|
| Sorry | Uxolo |
| Please | Ngiyacela |
| Thank you | Ngiyabonga |
| Reply to thank you | Kulungile |
Is Ndebele easy to learn?
Ndebele is the second most popular language in Zimbabwe which should be a reason enough to learn the language. But sometimes you don’t want to go to school to learn the language. Or at worst you don’t have a friend to learn to speak Ndebele with.
Are Zulus Ndebeles?
The Northern Ndebele people (Northern Ndebele: amaNdebele; an offshoot of the Zulu of South Africa) are a Bantu ethnic group in Southern Africa. The Ndebele culture and language is highly similar to their Zulu origin and ancestry in KZN province of South Africa.
How do you say happy birthday in Ndebele?
Key to abbreviations: inf = informal, frm = formal, >m = said to males, >f said to females, m = said by males, f = said by females….Happy Birthday in many languages.
| Language | Happy birthday |
|---|---|
| Ndebele (Northern – Zimbabwe) | Ube lelanga lokuzalwa elihle |
| Ndebele (Southern) | Langelihle lokuzalwa Ilanga elimnandi lamabeletho |
How do you say my love in Ndebele?
A collection of useful phrases in Northern Ndebele, a Bantu language spoken mainly in Zimbabwe….Useful phrases in Northern Ndebele.
| English | Sindebele (Northern Ndebele) |
|---|---|
| I miss you | Ngiyakukhumbula |
| I love you | Ngiyakuthanda |
| Get well soon | Usile masinya |
| Go away! | Suka! Hamba! |
What is Rainbow in Isindebele?
u-rainbow. More Zulu words for rainbow. uthingo lwenkosazana noun. rainbow.
How do you say l love you in Ndebele?
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Where can I get Ndebele to English translation services?
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What is the Southern Ndebele (Southern) language?
No matter what your Ndebele (Southern) translation needs are, Translation Services USA can provide for them. The Southern Ndebele language, or isiNdebele, or Sindebele, is an African language belonging to the Nguni group of Bantu languages, and spoken by the AmaNdebele (the Ndebele people).
How many people speak IsiNdebele in South Africa?
There are 711,821 (1.59 %) first language speakers in South Africa [2001 census data]. isiNdebele is also a major language in Zimbabwe (with an estimated 1,500,000 speakers), and there is also a small population of speakers in Botswana. There are differences between the isiNdebele varieties spoken in Zimbabwe and South Africa.
