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Speak your first Umbundu phrases in 5 minutes.

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

Kalunga!
kah-LOON-gah
🗣 Then say it yourself
Hello / good morning / good afternoon (to one person, any time of day)
Kalungi!
kah-LOON-gee
🗣 Then say it yourself
Hello / good day (to two or more people)
Kuku
KOO-koo
🗣 Then say it yourself
reply to Kalunga, said by a man
Kawe
KAH-weh
🗣 Then say it yourself
reply to Kalunga, said by a woman

Put it together

Sanji
Kalunga!
Hello!
Navita
Kawe. Walalepo?
Hello. Did you sleep well?
Sanji
Nda lale, ove hẽ?
I slept well, and you?
Navita
Lamevo nda lale.
I slept well too.
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