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iKalanga

The next step in Ikalanga (TjiKalanga): make small talk, ask what, who and how much, talk about how you feel, and put the three tenses to work in short sentences. Ikalanga is the newest language on Bantu Plaza and still growing — more everyday topics (directions, shopping, likes and wants) are on the way.

A2 · Elementary — Everyday Conversations

Small talk & how you are keeping a conversation going

Kutjani?How are you? / what's up?koo-TJAH-nee
Tamuka totibathuI'm fine / we are well, thank youtah-MOO-kah toh-tee-BAH-too
Buthata ini?What's the matter? / what's wrong?boo-THAH-tah EE-nee

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A living language is best learned from a living voice — here is where to take your Ikalanga next.

1-on-1 lessonBook a Ikalanga tutor →Practise these words out loud with a native speaker.Self-paced courseGet the full Ikalanga course →Go beyond the basics, at your own pace — yours to keep.Free guideIkalanga phrase guide →A printable reference of the everyday phrases.