Zulu words and phrases beginning with U

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This page lists the 75 words and 41 phrases beginning with U in the Zulu community dictionary. Each entry has its own page with its full meaning and example sentence. This data is openly available at no cost for language preservation and research, with attribution to LanguageKnow. You can return to the home page or browse all languages at any time.

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75 words and 41 phrases — 116 entries in total.

Words (75)

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 or the LanguageKnow team — 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

Phrases (41)

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 or the LanguageKnow team — 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?

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