South Africa (Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng)
Sepedi culture stories
The food, names, greetings, sayings and everyday life behind Sepedi, Northern Sotho (Sesotho sa Leboa), one of South Africa's official languages. Each story links to words you can hear and practise in a free five-minute lesson.
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Words to know
- Dumelangdoo-meh-LAHNG · Hello (the polite everyday greeting, to one person or many)
- Dumeladoo-MEH-lah · Hello (to one person; add a title, as in "Dumela, mma", or it can sound blunt)
- Thobelatoh-BEH-lah · Hello (a respectful greeting, especially to elders: "Thobela, tate")
Learning Sepedi on Bantu Plaza
Where is Sepedi spoken?
Sepedi is spoken in South Africa (Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng). It is Northern Sotho (Sesotho sa Leboa), one of South Africa's official languages.
Can I try Sepedi for free?
Yes. The free five-minute Sepedi lesson runs in your browser with no account needed. You learn a few real greetings and phrases from the Bantu Plaza Sepedi course.
Are there live Sepedi tutors on Bantu Plaza?
Not yet. Live Sepedi tutors are not listed at the moment, so the best place to start is the free lesson and the self-study lessons.
What does the Sepedi Starter Pack cost?
The Sepedi Starter Pack costs $9.99 and covers level A1 of Sepedi, with interactive lessons you use inside your Bantu Plaza account.
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