Setswana Dictionary — BW

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229 words and 233 phrases — 462 entries in total.

Newest Setswana words

Bonako — Fast
Bophara — Wide
Sesane — Thin
Fetoga — To change
Goga — To pull
Koba — To chase away
Senka — To search or look for
Tshola — To dish out food
Lema — To plough or plant
Palama — To climb or ride
Bogatlapa — Cowardice
Boitshôkô — Perseverance

Words (229)

A (3)

Amogêla (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Receive

Apaya (Setswana) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cook

Araba (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Answer

B (32)

Bala (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Read

Bereka (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Work

Bese (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bus

Bina (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Dance

Boemafofane (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Airport

Bogadi (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bridewealth

Bogale (Setswana) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Angry

Bogatlapa (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cowardice

Bogobe (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Porridge

Boitshôkô (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Perseverance

Bokete (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Heavy

Bokone (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

North

Bolwetse (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Illness

Bonako (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fast

Bonolo (Setswana) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Humble

Bopelonomi (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Kindness

Bopelotshetlha (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Greed

Bophara (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wide

Bophirima (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

West

Bopi (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Flour

Borogo (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bridge

Borokgwe (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Trousers

Borotho (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bread

Borwa (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

South

Botlhaba (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

East

Botlhale (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wisdom

Botlhaswa (Setswana) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Careless

Botlhoko (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pain

Botlolo (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bottle

Botsa (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Ask

Botsogo (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Health

Bua (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Speak

D (7)

Digalase (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Glasses

Dikgakologô (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Spring

Ditlhako (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Shoes

Ditshika (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Veins

Ditshwantsho (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pictures

Dula (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sit

Dumêdisa (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Greet

F (2)

Fetoga (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To change

Fetsa (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Finish

G (2)

Gatoga (Setswana) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Step aside

Goga (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To pull

H (2)

Hempe (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Shirt

Hubidu (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Red

I (1)

Itumela (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Rejoice / Be happy

J (1)

Ja (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Eat

K (14)

Kgetsana (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Handbag

Kgoetsa (Setswana) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Drive

Kgolo (Setswana) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Big

Kgomo (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cow

Kgotla (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Community meeting place

Kgwebô (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Business

Kgwedi (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Month

Khone (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Corner

Khutshwane (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Short

Koba (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To chase away

Koko (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Chicken

Koloi (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Car

Kôpa (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Request

Kwala (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Write

L (30)

Lapa (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Home

Lata (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fetch

Lebala (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Plaza

Lebati (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Door

Lebela (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Watch

Lebone (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Lamp

Lefatshe (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Country

Lefelo (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Place

Lefufa (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Jealousy

Legadima (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Lightning

Legodimo (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sky

Leitlho (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Eye

Lelimi (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tongue

Lema (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To plough or plant

Lenaneô (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Schedule

Lengole (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Knee

Lentswe (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Voice

Lenyalo (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wedding

Lere (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bring

Leswana (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Spoon

Leswe (Setswana) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Dirty

Letlhafula (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Autumn

Letsatsi (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sun

Letsogo (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Arm

Letswai (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Salt

Lôapi (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sky

Lobaka (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Time

Lobota (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wall

Lokwalo (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Letter

Lonao (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Foot

M (42)

Maabanê (Setswana) Adverb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Yesterday

Maatla (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Strength

Mabele (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sorghum

Madi (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Money

Mae (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Eggs

Magetla (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Shoulders

Marapo (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bones

Masi (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Milk

Meno (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Teeth

Metsi (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Water

Mmapa (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Map

Mmaraka (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Market

Mmê (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Mother

Mmele (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Body

Mmu (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Soil

Mmutla (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hare

Modumo (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Noise

Moeng (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Guest

Mogaka (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hero

Mogala (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Telephone

Mogolokwane (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Ululation

Moja (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Right

Mokete (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Celebration

Mokwatla (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Back

Molapo (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

River

Molelo (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fire

Molelwane (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Border

Molema (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Left

Molemo (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Medicine

Monna (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Man

Montle (Setswana) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Beautiful

Monwana (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Finger

Mophatô (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Grade

Morago (Setswana) Adverb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Behind

Moriri (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hair

Morogo (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Spinach

Morokotsô (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Profit

Morutabana (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Teacher

Mosadi (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Woman

Mosepele (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Journey

Motlhofo (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Light

Motse (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Village

N (12)

Nama (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Meat

Ngwaga (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Year

Ngwana (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Child

Ngwao (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Culture

Ngwedi (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Moon

Nko (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Nose

Nnyane (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Small

Nnye (Setswana) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Small

Noga (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Snake

Ntle (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Beautiful

Ntsho (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Black

Nwa (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Drink

O (1)

Opela (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sing

P (14)

Palama (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To climb or ride

Palamonwana (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Ring

Pampiri (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Paper

Pelo (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Heart

Pelotelele (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Patience

Pelotshweu (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Kindness

Pensele (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pencil

Phala (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Impala

Phate (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sleeping mat

Phefo (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wind

Phepa (Setswana) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Clean

Phokoje (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Jackal

Phologolo (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Animal

Pitse (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Horse

R (3)

Rapêla (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pray

Reka (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Buy

Ruta (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Teach

S (25)

Sakatuku (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Handkerchief

Sediba (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Well

Sediriswa (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tool

Sefofane (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Airplane

Segotlo (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Backyard

Sehuba (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Chest

Sekausu (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sock

Seketlele (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Kettle

Sekolo (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

School

Selemô (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Summer

Senatla (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hard worker

Senka (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To search or look for

Sepatlêlô (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hospital

Serame (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Frost

Serolwana (Setswana) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Yellow

Serolwane (Setswana) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Yellow

Seroto (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Basket

Sesane (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Thin

Seteitšhane (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Station

Setilo (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Chair

Setlhare (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tree

Setshwakga (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Lazy person

Simolola (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Start

Supa (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Show/Point

Sutlha (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wipe

T (38)

Taboga (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Run

Tala (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Green

Tau (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Lion

Telele (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tall

Thaba (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Mountain

Thipa (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Knife

Thuto (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Education

Tikologo (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Environment

Tla (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Come

Tlhagafetse (Setswana) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Eager

Tlhatswa (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wash

Tlhogo (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Head

Tlhôkômêla (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Take care

Tlhong (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Shyness

Tlhwatlhwa (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Price

Tlotlo (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Respect

Tlou (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Elephant

Tona (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Big

Toropô (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Town

Tsala (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Friend

Tsebe (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Ear

Tsela (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Road

Tselana (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Path

Tshaba (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fear

Tshameka (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Play

Tshêga (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Laugh

Tshimega (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Champion

Tshimo (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Field

Tshola (Setswana) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To dish out food

Tshupana (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Watch

Tshupanako (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Watch

Tshwaraganela (Setswana) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cooperate

Tshwarêlô (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Forgiveness

Tshwene (Setswana) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Baboon

Tshweu (Setswana) Adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

White

Tsoga (Setswana) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wake up

Tuelô (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Payment

Tuku (Setswana) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Headscarf

Phrases (233)

A go bokete? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is it heavy?

A go na le petrole gaufi? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is there petrol nearby?

A o a mpona? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you see me?

A o a nkitse? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you know me?

A o a nkutlwa? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you hear me?

A o bone kgetsana ya me? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Have you seen my bag?

A o ka nthusa go bereka? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Can you help me work?

A o robetse sentle? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Did you sleep well?

A re bineng! (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's dance!

A re rapêlêng mmôgô mo kerekeng. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let us pray together in church.

A re tsamaye (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's go

A re ye kgotleng. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let us go to the kgotla.

Alola bolao pele o tsamaya. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Make the bed before you leave.

Apara borokgwe jo bo tala. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wear the green trousers.

Apara jeresi, go a tonya. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Put on a jersey, it is cold.

Araba potso e. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Answer this question.

Baeng ba gorogile. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The guests have arrived.

Baki ya gago e tura thata. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Your jacket is very expensive.

Batla dikausu tsa me. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Look for my socks.

Bese e goroga leng? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

When does the bus arrive?

Boela morago. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go back.

Borokgwe jo, bo a nkgama. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

These trousers are too tight.

Botsa rre gore o kae. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Ask father where he is.

Bula buka ya gago. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Open your book.

Bula letlhabaphefo. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Open the window.

Digalase tsa me di thubegile. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My glasses are broken.

Dijo di a fisa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The food is hot.

Dijo di monate. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The food is delicious.

Dijo tse di a baba. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This food is spicy.

Diphologolo di a nwa kwa nokeng. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Animals are drinking at the river.

Dira ka natla. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Work hard.

Dira tirô ya gago ya gae. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do your homework.

Diterena di emelela kae? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where do the trains depart from?

Ditlhare di a thunya. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Trees are blossoming.

Dumela mma (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hello ma'am

Dumela rra (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hello sir

Ema fa, ke a fologa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Stop here, I am getting off.

Ema ganyane. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wait a little bit.

Fapogela kwa mojeng. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Turn to the right.

Ga ke dumalane le wena. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I don't agree with you.

Ga ke itse (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I don't know

Ga ke utlwe. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I don't hear.

Go a gakgamatsa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is surprising.

Go a tonya ka mariga. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is cold in winter.

Go bothitho gompieno. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is warm today.

Go kgakala thata. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is very far.

Go lefifi kwa ntle. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is dark outside.

Go na le batho ba bantsi (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

There are many people

Go na le eng mo teng? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What is inside?

Go na le serame mo mosong. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is frosty in the morning.

Go ntse jalo. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That is so.

Go ruri? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is it true?

Go siame (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is well / Goodbye

Go tsididi gompieno. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is cold today.

Gompienô kê Mantaga. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Today is Monday.

Goreng o lela? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Why are you crying?

Inwa melemo ya gago. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Take your medicine.

Ke a bobola thata. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am very ill.

Ke a go gopola. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I miss you.

Ke a go rata (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I love you

Ke a go tlhaloganya (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I understand you

Ke a gotlhola thata. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am coughing a lot.

Ke a kgoetsa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am driving.

Ke a leboga (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Thank you

Ke a lwala (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am sick

Ke a reetsa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am listening.

Ke amogêla mpho e ka boitumêlô. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I receive this gift with happiness.

Ke batla go bona mooki. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to see a nurse.

Ke batla go ithuta Setswana. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to learn Setswana.

Ke batla go lema tshimo ya me. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to plough my field.

Ke batla go reka sengwe. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to buy something.

Ke batla go reka thekethe. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to buy a ticket.

Ke batla go robala. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to sleep.

Ke batla go ruta. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to teach.

Ke batla go ya gae (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to go home

Ke batla go ya kwa borelong. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to go to the terminal.

Ke batla metsi a a molelo. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want hot water.

Ke beile sakatuku fa fatshe. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I put the handkerchief on the ground.

Ke feditse tiro. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have finished the work.

Ke ikutlwa botoka gompieno. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I feel better today.

Ke ikutlwa ke tshwenyegile. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I feel worried.

Ke ithuta go bua. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am learning to speak.

Ke itlhaganetse. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am in a hurry.

Ke itumetse go go bona. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am happy to see you.

Ke itumetse thata (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am very happy

Ke kgatlhegile thata. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am very impressed.

Ke kgotshe. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am full.

Ke kopa boitshwarelo. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I apologize.

Ke kopa go bona ngaka. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I would like to see a doctor.

Ke kôpa go tswa fa gompieno. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I request to leave here today.

Ke kopa kobo e nngwe. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I would like another blanket.

Ke kopa thuso (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I need help

Ke lapile (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am tired

Ke mang yo a buang? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Who is speaking?

Ke motho yo molelele. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

He is a tall person.

Ke motlotlo ka wena. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am proud of you.

Ke na le ditlhabi. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have pains.

Ke na le mogote o o kwa godimo. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have a high temperature.

Ke nako mang? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What time is it?

Ke nako ya go bereka. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is time to work.

Ke nako ya go ja. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is time to eat.

Ke rata dijo tse. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I like this food.

Ke rata go bala. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I like to read.

Ke rwele ditlhako tse dintsho. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am wearing black shoes.

Ke rwele maseka a mantle. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am wearing beautiful bracelets.

Ke timetse, nthuse tlhe. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am lost, please help me.

Ke tla go bona kamoso. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I will see you tomorrow.

Ke tla leka. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I will try.

Ke tletse boipelo. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am full of joy.

Ke tlhoka go ikhutsa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I need to rest.

Ke tlhoka mmapa wa toropô. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I need a town map.

Ke tlhoka mogoma o mosha. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I need a new plough.

Ke tlhoka thuso. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I need help.

Ke tlotla maikutlo a gago. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I respect your opinion.

Ke tshwanetse go tsamaya. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I must go.

Ke tshwaregile gompieno. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am busy today.

Ke tshwerwe ke boroko. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am sleepy.

Ke tshwerwe ke lenyora. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am thirsty.

Ke tshwerwe ke tlala (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am hungry

Ke tshwerwe ke tlhogo. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have a headache.

Ke ya kwa toropong. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am going to town.

Kgwebô e e a gola. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This business is growing.

Koba dikoko tseo mo ntlong. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Chase those chickens out of the house.

Koloi e e bofefo. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

A fast car.

Konopo ya hempe e kgaogile. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The shirt button is off.

Lata bana kwa sekolong. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fetch the children from school.

Lebota le le leele. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The wall is tall.

Leina la gago ke mang? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What is your name?

Letsatsi le a phatsima. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The sun is shining.

Maikutlo a me a botlhoko. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My feelings are hurt.

Maru a thibilê. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is overcast.

Masego le matlhogonolo. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Blessings and good luck.

Mmele wa me o a reketla. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My body is shaking.

Mmu o omêlêtse. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The soil is dry.

Motho yo o botlhale. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

A smart person.

Motse o, o bidiwa mang? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What is this village called?

Nako e tsamaile (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Time has gone / It is late

Nare e mô sekgweng. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The buffalo is in the forest.

Ngwao ya rona e humile. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Our culture is rich.

Ngwedi o a bonala bosigo. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The moon is visible at night.

Nna fatshe o nwe metsi. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sit down and drink water.

Nna ke bona go le botoka. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I think it is better.

Nônyane e a fôfa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The bird is flying.

Ntlhwesetse tlhoro ya me. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Put my hat on for me.

Ntlwana ya boitiketso e fa kae? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where is the restroom?

O a mpitsa? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Are you calling me?

O a nkgatlha. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

You impress me.

O akanya eng ka se? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What do you think about this?

O bala eng gompieno? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What are you reading today?

O bala mophatô ofe? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Which grade are you in?

O batla eng? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What do you want?

O beile kgetsana fa kae? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where did you put the bag?

O bua nnete. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

You are speaking the truth.

O dira eng? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What are you doing?

O gopola eng? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What are you thinking?

O ikutlwa jang gompieno? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How do you feel today?

O ithuta eng? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What are you studying?

O kae? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where are you?

O lebega a tlhantlhetse. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

He/she looks energetic.

O mang? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Who are you?

O motho yo o ikanyegang. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

You are a trustworthy person.

O na le bokae? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How much do you have?

O na le maitseo a mantle. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

He/she has good manners.

O nna kae? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where do you live?

O nna le mang? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Who do you live with?

O reile mang? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Whom did you tell?

O rekile eng? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What did you buy?

O rekile palamonwana efe? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Which ring did you buy?

O se ka wa goga mogala o. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do not pull this rope.

O se ka wa ntshenyetsa nako. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Don't waste my time.

O se ke wa emisa koloi fa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do not stop the car here.

O se ke wa hutsafala. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Don't be sad.

O se ke wa tshaba sêpê. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do not be afraid of anything.

O senka eng mo kgetsaneng? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What are you looking for in the bag?

O tlhola jang? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How is your day going?

O tshameka le mang? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Who are you playing with?

O tshela jang? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How are you faring?

O tshotse eng? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What are you carrying?

O tshwanetse go ikhutsa thata. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

You must rest a lot.

O tshwanetse go nwa metsi a mantsi. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

You must drink lots of water.

O tsogile jang? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How are you?

O tswa kae? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where are you from?

O ya kae? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where are you going?

Paka koloi fa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Park the car here.

Phepole ke mmala wa me. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Purple is my color.

Phutha dikobô tsa gago. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fold your blankets.

Pula e a na (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is raining

Pula e nne! (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let there be blessings!

Re a go akgola. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We congratulate you.

Re a opela gompieno. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We are singing today.

Re fitlha ka nako efe? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What time do we arrive?

Re ipelela letsatsi leno. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We are celebrating this day.

Re nna mo Gaborone. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We live in Gaborone.

Re tla boa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We will return.

Re tla bonana (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We will see each other

Re tla goroga leng? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

When will we arrive?

Re tla ja leng? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

When will we eat?

Re tla kopana gape. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We will meet again.

Re tlhoka pula mo masimong. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We need rain in the fields.

Re tshwanetse go palama bese. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We must board the bus.

Robala sentle (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sleep well

Sala sentle (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Stay well

Sediriswa se se a nthusa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This tool is helping me.

Sefaga se se a phatsima. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The necklace is shining.

Sêfako se a wa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is hailing.

Sefofane se tloga leng? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

When does the plane leave?

Sekolo se kgakala. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The school is far.

Serolwane ke mmala o o galalelang. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Yellow is a bright color.

Tau e a rôra. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The lion is roaring.

Thekethe ke bokae? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How much is the ticket?

Tla kwano. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Come here.

Tlhatlhoba tirô ya me. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Examine my work.

Tlhatswa diatla tsa gago. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wash your hands.

Tlhôkômêla ditsala tsa gago. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Look after your friends.

Tlhokomela ntswa e e bogolang. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Watch out for the barking dog.

Tlotla bagolo ba gago. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Respect your elders.

Tsamaya o tlhamaletse. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go straight ahead.

Tsamaya sentle (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go well

Tsaya setilo se. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Take this chair.

Tsela e e pitlagane. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The road is narrow.

Tsela e e tletse matlapa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This road is full of stones.

Tsela e khutshwane. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

A short path.

Tsela e, e ya kae? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where does this road go?

Tsepama fela kwa pele. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go straight ahead.

Tshêga o itumêlê, tsala ya me. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Laugh and be happy, my friend.

Tshimo e tletse ka dinawa. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The field is full of beans.

Tshola dijo o di beye fa fatshe. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Dish out the food and put it down.

Tshupanako ya me e supa nako e e siameng. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My watch shows the correct time.

Tshwara fa go botlhoko. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Touch where it hurts.

Tswala setswalo. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Close the door.

Tuelô e tla tla leng? (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

When will the payment come?

Tuku e e go tshwanela thata. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This headscarf suits you very much.

Tuku e, e a ntshwanela. (Setswana) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This headscarf suits me.

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