Zulu Dictionary — South Africa

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Zulu (South Africa)

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198 words and 205 phrases — 403 entries in total.

Newest Zulu words

Iposi — post office
Isibhedlela — hospital
Uhambo — journey
Ulwandle — ocean
Iviki — Week
Manje — Now
Ulwesithathu — Wednesday
Umasingana — January
Umzuzwana — Moment
Uncwaba — August
Uvivi — Dawn
Uzibandlela — December

Words (198)

A (4)

Amafutha (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Oil

Amanzi (Zulu) Noun Checked by a teacher — awaiting native speaker review

Water

Amasi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sour milk

Amatamatisi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tomatoes

B (2)

Bala (Zulu) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Count

Bhala (Zulu) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Write

C (1)

Cula (Zulu) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To sing

D (1)

Dayisa (Zulu) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sell

E (1)

Ekwindla (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Autumn

F (1)

Fundisa (Zulu) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Teach

G (1)

Gijima (Zulu) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Run

H (1)

Hamba (Zulu) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go / Walk

I (96)

Ibhanoyi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Airplane

Ibhasi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bus

Ibhasikidi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Basket

Ibhayisikili (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bicycle

Ibheshu (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Traditional leather apron

Ibhodwe (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pot

Ibhotela (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Butter

Ibhulashi (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Brush

Ibhuloho (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bridge

Idolobha (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

City

Ifasitela (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Window

Igama (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Name

Ihhotela (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hotel

Ihlobo (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Summer

Ihora (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hour

Ikhanda (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Head

Ikhasimende (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Customer

Ikhethini (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

curtain

Ikhompyutha (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Computer

Ikhulu (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hundred

Ilanga (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sun / Day

Ilayisi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Rice

Imakethe (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Market

Imali (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Money

Imephu (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Map

Imini (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Daytime

Imoto (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Car

Inani (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Price

Incwadi (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Book

Indlela (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Road or Path

Indlu (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

House

Ingane (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Child

Ingilazi (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Glass

Ingubo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Blanket

Inhlanhla (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Luck

Inhliziyo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Heart

Inhlonipho (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Respect

Inja (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Dog

Injabulo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Joy

Inkontileka (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Contract

Inkosazana (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Miss / Young lady

Insipho (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

soap

Insizwa (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Young man

Intombi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Young woman

Inyama (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Meat

Inyanga (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Month

Inyuvesi (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

University

Ipeni (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pen

Iphepha (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Paper

Iposi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

post office

Ipuleti (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Plate

Iqolo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Back

Isaha (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Saw

Isandla (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hand

Isando (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hammer

Ishidi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

sheet

Ishumi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Ten

Isibhedlela (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hospital

Isibongo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Surname

Isibuko (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Mirror

Isibusiso (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Blessing

Isihlalo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Chair

Isikebhe (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Boat

Isikhathi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Time

Isikhumulo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Airport or Station

Isikhwama (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bag

Isiko (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Custom or Tradition

Isikole (Zulu) Noun Checked by a teacher — awaiting native speaker review

School

Isikulufo (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Screw

Isinkwa (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bread

Isipho (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Gift

Isipikili (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Nail

Isipuni (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Spoon

Isiqandisi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fridge

Isisebenzi (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Worker

Isisindo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Weight

Isisu (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Stomach

Isiteshi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Station

Isithandwa (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Loved one

Isitimela (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Train

Isitini (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Brick

Isitofu (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

stove

Isitshulu (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Stew

Isivakashi (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Guest

Isivivinyo (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Test

Isixubho (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

toothbrush

Isizotha (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Politeness

Isobho (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Soup

Itafula (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Table

Ithawula (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

towel

Itikithi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Ticket

Iviki (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Week

Izinombolo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Numbers

Izinyo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tooth

Izithelo (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fruit

Izolo (Zulu) Adverb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Yesterday

J (1)

Jabula (Zulu) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To be happy

K (5)

Khokha (Zulu) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pay

Khuluma (Zulu) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Speak / Talk

Kunye (Zulu) Number AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

One

Kusasa (Zulu) Adverb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tomorrow

Kusihlwa (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Evening

L (1)

Lala (Zulu) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sleep

M (2)

Manje (Zulu) adverb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Now

Mnumzane (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sir/Mr

N (2)

Namuhla (Zulu) adverb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Today

Nkosikazi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Madam/Mrs

P (1)

Phuza (Zulu) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To drink

T (2)

Thanda (Zulu) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Love / Like

Thenga (Zulu) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Buy

U (75)

Ubaba (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Father

Ubabekazi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Aunt (paternal)

Ubhuti (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Brother

Ubisi (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Milk

Ubusika (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Winter

Ubusuku (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Night

Ucingo (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fence

Udadewethu (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My sister

Ugogo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Grandmother

Uhambo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

journey

Uhlamvu (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Coin

Uhlelo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Schedule

Uju (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Honey

Ukhiye (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

key

Ukubingelela (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Greeting

Ukubonga (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Gratitude

Ukudla (Zulu) Noun Checked by a teacher — awaiting native speaker review

Food

Ulwandle (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

ocean

Ulwesibili (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tuesday

Ulwesine (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Thursday

Ulwesithathu (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wednesday

Umabonakude (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

television

Umakhelwane (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Neighbor

Umakoti (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bride

Umalokazana (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Daughter-in-law

Umalume (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Uncle (maternal)

Umama (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Mother

Umasingana (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

January

Umcamelo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pillow

Umcimbi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Event or Ceremony

Umese (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Knife

Umfowethu (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My brother

Umfundi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Student

Umgqibelo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Saturday

Umgubho (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Celebration

Umgwaqo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Road

Umhlangano (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Meeting

Umkhosi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Festival or Ceremony

Umkhulu (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Grandfather

Umkhwenyana (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Son-in-law

Umlenze (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Leg

Ummbila (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Maize

Umndeni (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Family

Umngane (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Friend

Umoya (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Spirit

Umqashi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Employer

Umsebenzi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Work

Umshado (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wedding

Umshana (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Nephew or Niece

Umshanelo (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Broom

Umtapo wolwazi (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Library

Umthengisi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Seller

Umusa (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Kindness / Grace

Umuthi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Medicine

Umyeni (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Husband

Umzala (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cousin

Umzali (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Parent

Umzimba (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Body

Umzukulu (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Grandchild

Umzuzu (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Minute

Umzuzwana (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Moment

Uncwaba (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

August

Unyaka (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Year

Upelepele (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pepper

Upende (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Paint

Uphuthu (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Crumbly maize porridge

Usawoti (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Salt

Ushintsho (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Change

Ushizi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cheese

Ushukela (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sugar

Usisi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sister

Uthando (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Love

Uthisha (Zulu) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Teacher

Uvivi (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Dawn

Uzibandlela (Zulu) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

December

Y (1)

Yebo (Zulu) interjection AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Yes

Phrases (205)

Ake sizame le ndawo yokudla. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's try this restaurant.

Akunankinga (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

No problem

Anginamali. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I don't have money.

Angiyidli inyama. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I don't eat meat.

Angizizwa kahle. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I do not feel well.

Bafana njengamanzi. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

They look exactly alike.

Bala imali yakho. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Count your money.

Baphi abantwana? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where are the children?

Beka izicathulo emnyango. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Put the shoes by the door.

Beka izitini lapha. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Put the bricks here.

Bilisa amanzi. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Boil the water.

Cisha amalambu. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Turn off the lights.

Eish, ngikhohliwe! (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Oh, I forgot!

Faka igama lakho ephepheni. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Put your name on the paper.

Faka ushukela etiyeni. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Put sugar in the tea.

Gcina ushintsho. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Keep the change.

Geza izandla zakho. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wash your hands.

Geza ubuso bakho. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wash your face.

Halala! (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Congratulations!

Hamba kahle (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go well / Goodbye

Hlangana nami ntambama. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Meet me in the afternoon.

Hlangana nobhuti wami (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Meet my brother

Hlanza imifino. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wash the vegetables.

Hlanza leli hhovisi (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Clean this office

Ibhasikidi ligcwele. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The basket is full.

Idolobha likuphi? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where is the city center?

Igama lami nguSipho (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My name is Sipho

Ihlobo lifikile. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Summer has arrived.

Ikhaya lami lihle. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My home is beautiful.

Imali yami ayanele. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My money is not enough.

Indodakazi yakho inhle. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Your daughter is beautiful.

Indodana yami iyafunda. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My son is studying.

Ingabe kukhona okushibhile? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is there anything cheaper?

Ingabe kumnandi? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is it delicious?

Inyanga entsha. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

A new month.

Iphi indawo yokudlela? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where is the restaurant?

Isibongo sami nguZuma (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My surname is Zuma

Isidlo sasebusuku simnandi. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Dinner is tasty.

Isikhathi sekhefu manje. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is break time now.

Isikhathi sesihambile. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is late.

Isikhathi sihamba ngokushesha. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Time moves quickly.

Isikhathi sokulala. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is time to sleep.

Isikole siqala nini? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

When does school start?

Isisu sami sibuhlungu. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My stomach is painful.

Isitolo sivulwa nini? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

When does the store open?

Iyiphi inyanga oyithandayo? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Which month do you like?

Izihlobo zami ziyeza. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My relatives are coming.

Jikela kwesokudla (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Turn right

Jikela kwesokunxele (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Turn left

Khipha izingubo emshini. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Take the clothes out of the machine.

Khipha udoti. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Take out the trash.

Kubiza kakhulu. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is very expensive.

Kubiza malini lokhu? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How much does this cost?

Kubuhlungu kuphi? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where is it painful?

Kuhle ekwindla. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is nice in autumn.

Kukude yini lapha? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is it far from here?

Kulungile (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is okay / All right

Kumnandi ukuba lapha. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is nice to be here.

Kumnandi ukudla kwakho. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Your food is delicious.

Kunama-randi amangaki? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How many rands are there?

Kunambitheka kamnandi. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It tastes good.

Kuseduze yini nalapha? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is it near here?

Kusele imizuzu embalwa. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

A few minutes are left.

Kusele izinsuku ezimbili kuphela. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

There are only two days left.

Kushisa kakhulu namuhla. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is very hot today.

Kuvamise ukuna imvula ngoMasingana. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It usually rains in January.

Kuyabanda ebusika. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is cold in winter.

Leli yisiko lethu. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This is our tradition.

Libiza malini itheksi? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How much is the taxi?

Likuphi igalaji lamafutha? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where is the petrol station?

Linjani izulu? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How is the weather?

Liphuma nini ilanga? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

When does the sun rise?

Lishona nini ilanga? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

When does the sun set?

Lolu suku lumnandi kakhulu. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This day is very pleasant.

Lungisa ikamelo lakho. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tidy your room.

Lungisa itafula. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Set the table.

Masipheke kanyekanye. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's cook together.

Nali irisidi lakho. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Here is your receipt.

Ngicela ikhofi. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I would like coffee.

Ngicela isaphulelo (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am asking for a discount

Ngicela ungidlulisele usawoti. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Please pass me the salt.

Ngicela uphinde. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Please repeat.

Ngicela ushintsho. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Please give me change.

Ngicela usizo (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I ask for help / Please help

Ngidinga irula nesikali. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I need a ruler and a scale.

Ngidinga udokotela. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I need a doctor.

Ngifuna itiye. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want tea.

Ngifuna ukosa inyama. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to braai/roast meat.

Ngifuna ukubhaka ikhekhe. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to bake a cake.

Ngifuna ukubuyisa le nto. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to return this thing.

Ngifuna ukulungisa lolu donga. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to fix this wall.

Ngifuna ukuphumula. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to rest.

Ngifuna ukusayina inkontileka. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to sign the contract.

Ngifuna ukuthenga amathuluzi (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to buy tools

Ngifuna ukuthenga ithikithi (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to buy a ticket

Ngifuna ukuya ebhange. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to go to the bank.

Ngifuna umsebenzi. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am looking for work.

Ngikhathele kakhulu. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am very tired.

Ngilahlekile (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am lost

Ngilambile. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am hungry.

Nginabazali abahle. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have good parents.

Nginezingane ezimbili. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have two children.

Ngingabuyisela le ncwadi? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Can I return this book?

Ngingahamba ngezinyawo? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Can I go on foot?

Ngingakhokha ngekhadi? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Can I pay by card?

Ngingakusiza ngani? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How can I help you?

Ngingakusiza? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Can I help you?

Ngingayithola kuphi inyuvesi? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where can I find the university?

NginguThabo (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am Thabo

Ngiphekela umndeni wami. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am cooking for my family.

Ngisacela. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Please.

Ngisaphila, wena unjani? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am still well, how are you?

Ngisuthi kakhulu. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am very full.

Ngithanda ukubhaka. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I like to bake.

Ngiwasha izitsha ekhishini. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am washing dishes in the kitchen.

Ngiya ekhishini. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am going to the kitchen.

Ngiyabonga (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Thank you

Ngiyabonga ngomusa wakho (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Thank you for your kindness

Ngiyagula. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am sick.

Ngiyajabula ukuhlangana nawe (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am happy to meet you

Ngiyajabula ukukwazi. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am happy to meet you.

Ngiyakwamukela (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I welcome you

Ngiyaqala ukudla lokhu. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is my first time eating this.

Ngiyaqonda. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I understand.

Ngiyaxolisa kakhulu. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am very sorry.

Ngizobuya maduze. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I will return soon.

Ngizofika ekuseni. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I will arrive in the morning.

Ngizofika emva kwesikhathi. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I will arrive late.

Ngizofika kusihlwa. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I will arrive in the evening.

Ngizokubona kusasa. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I will see you tomorrow.

Ngizokubona ngesonto elizayo. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I will see you next week.

Ngizolungisa umbheda wami. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I will make my bed.

NgoLwesihlanu sizodansa. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

On Friday we will dance.

Ngomile. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am thirsty.

Nihambe kahle. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go well.

Nisale kahle. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Stay well.

Phuma kulo mgwaqo. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Turn off this road.

Qinisa lesi sikulufo. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tighten this screw.

Qonda phambili (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go straight ahead

Sala kahle (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Stay well / Goodbye

Sanibonani (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hello everyone

Sawubona (Zulu) Checked by a teacher — awaiting native speaker review

Hello

Sifana kakhulu. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We look very much alike.

Sifunda kakhulu kuleli klasi (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We learn a lot in this class

Sijabulela ukuba nani. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We are happy to be with you.

Sikhona, nina ninjani? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We are well, how are you?

Sikuphi isitolo sezingubo? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where is the clothing store?

Singayithenga le nto? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Can we buy this thing?

Siphi isaha lakho? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where is your saw?

Siyabonga ukusivakashela. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Thank you for visiting us.

Siyakuhalalisela ngosuku lwakho lokuzalwa. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We congratulate you on your birthday.

Siyazalana. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We are related.

Sizobonana futhi. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We will see each other again.

Sizobonana kusasa. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We will see each other tomorrow.

Sizohlangana ngoLwesibili. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We will meet on Tuesday.

Sizohlangana ngoMsombuluko. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We will meet on Monday.

Sizohlangana nini? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

When will we meet?

Susa izitsha etafuleni. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Remove the dishes from the table.

Thatha leli philisi. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Take this pill.

Ubani igama lakho? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What is your name?

Ubani othunge le ndwangu? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Who sewed this cloth?

Ubani umnikazi walesitolo? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Who is the owner of this shop?

Ube nempelasonto emnandi. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Have a pleasant weekend.

Ube nohambo oluhle. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Have a good journey.

Ube nosuku oluhle (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Have a good day

Ubusuku obuhle. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Good night.

Udinga usizo ngalo msebenzi? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you need help with this task?

Ufunda liphi ibanga? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Which grade are you studying?

Ugqoke kahle kulo mcimbi. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

You are dressed well for this event.

Uhlala kuphi? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where do you live?

Uhlala nezihlobo zakho? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you live with your relatives?

Uhlala nobani? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Who do you live with?

Uhlobene nobani? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Who are you related to?

Ukhokha malini ngehora? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How much do you pay per hour?

Ukhona ngoMgqibelo? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Are you free on Saturday?

Ukhule nabo bonke. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Grow up with everyone.

Ukhule, ukhuluphale. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Grow and get fat.

Ukhulile manje. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

You have grown now.

Ukudla kubanda kakhulu. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The food is very cold.

Ulwesihlanu wusuku lwami oluthandayo. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Friday is my favorite day.

Umphakathi wonke ukhona. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The whole community is here.

Umshini musha kakhulu (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The machine is very new

Unjani? (Zulu) Checked by a teacher — awaiting native speaker review

How are you?

Unyaka omusha omuhle kuwe. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Happy new year to you.

Unyaka uphela nini? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

When does the year end?

Uphathwe yini? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What is the matter with you?

Uphi umphathi wami? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where is my manager?

Uphi umshini wemali? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where is the ATM?

Uphi umtholampilo oseduze? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where is the nearest clinic?

Uphila kanjani? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How are you doing?

Uphile kahle? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Are you well?

Uphumelele kahle esivivinyweni. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

You passed the test well.

Uphumule kahle (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Rest well

Uphuzani? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What are you drinking?

Ushadile yini? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Are you married?

Uvela kuphi? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where do you come from?

Uxolo (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Excuse me / Sorry

Uyafuna okunye? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you want some more?

Uyaphi? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where are you going?

Uzofika nini? (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

When will you arrive?

Vuka ekuseni. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wake up in the morning.

Vula ikhabethe. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Open the cupboard.

Woza lapha. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Come here.

Wozani sidle sonke! (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Come let us all eat!

Yima lapha, ngiyabonga. (Zulu) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Stop here, thank you.

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