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Speak your first isiZulu phrases in 5 minutes.

No account needed. A few real isiZulu phrases, then a tiny conversation.

Sawubona

sah-woo-BOH-nah

🗣 Then say it yourself

Hello (to one person)

Sanibonani

sah-nee-boh-NAH-nee

🗣 Then say it yourself

Hello (to many people)

Yebo

YEH-boh

🗣 Then say it yourself

Yes / hello-reply

Cha

[c]AH

🗣 Then say it yourself

No (c = a soft 'tut' click)

Put it together

Sipho

Sawubona, mama. Unjani?

Hello, ma'am. How are you?

Thandi

Ngiyaphila, baba. Wena unjani?

I'm well, sir. And you?

Sipho

Nami ngiyaphila. Igama lami nguSipho. Ngubani igama lakho?

I'm well too. My name is Sipho. What is your name?

Thandi

Igama lami nguThandi. Ngiyajabula ukukwazi.

My name is Thandi. Pleased to meet you.

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You learned 4 words and how to introduce yourself.

Now say it to a real isiZulu speaker. Your first lesson is a relaxed conversation, not a test.