South Africa
Native Lingo
Zulu is the most widely spoken language in South Africa. Zulu uses many tones and clicking sounds, made by pressing the tongue against different parts of the mouth. Hear for yourself by clicking below to hear some phrases spoken in Zulu.
Hello
Sawubona (sa-woo-boh-na)
Goodbye
Sala kahle (sah-la kah-leh)
Friend
Umngane (oom-gan-eh)
Thank you
Ngiyabonga (ngee-ya-bon-ga)
Excuse me
Uxulo (ooh-khoo-lo)
My name is Freddy.
Lgama lami ngu (ee-gah-ma lah-me ngoo_.)
Cool!
Kukahley
This is what Zulu sounds like.
Isizulu sizwakala kanje.
Where can I get a pizza around here?
Ngingayithola kuphi ipizza lapha?
Special thanks to Rose Mseleku for making the sound clips possible
