How do u greet in Xhosa?

How do u greet in Xhosa?

How do you greet in Xhosa? Molo is used to greet one person and Page 9 • Molweni is used to greet more than one person. These forms of greetings are used at any time of the day.

How do you respond to Enkosi?

As mentioned in our post on 16 May, another good thing to know is that when politely accepting or politely rejecting an offer in Xhosa, the reply is either “Hayi, enkosi” (No, thanks) or “Ewe, enkosi” (Yes, thanks) and not “Yes, please” as in English.

What does Sawubona mean?

I see you
This Zulu greeting has been on our tongues and in our hearts for much of the past ten years. It literally means “I see you.” More than words of politeness, sawubona carries the importance of recognizing the worth and dignity of each person.

How do you reply to Unjani?

Yebo (response, literally, yes.) Unjani? (how are you?) Ngiyaphila (I am fine.)

What does dumelang meaning?

hello
English translation: hello; good day (plural) Derivative(s)/Related word(s): dumela (singular form of word) Example of usage: Dumela mme. (Hello mother/Hello ma’am) / Dumelang banna (Hello men.)

What can I say in Xhosa?

Useful Xhosa phrases

English	isiXhosa (Xhosa)
Welcome	Wamkelekile
Hello (General greeting)	Molo (sg) Molweni (pl)
How are you?	Unjani? (sg) Ninjani? (pl)
Reply to ‘How are you?’	Ndiphilile enkosi, unjani wena? (sg) Ndiphilile enkosi, ninjani nina? (pl)

How do you respond to Unjani?

What’s your name in Xhosa?

Xhosa Words & Phrasebook

Phrase list
Basics
What is your name?	Ngubani igama lakho?
My name is ______	Igama lam ngu ______
Nice to meet you	Ndiyavuya ukukwazi

How is Sawubona pronounced?

Sawubona means ‘hello’, ‘good day’ or ‘good morning’ in Zulu. You pronounce it sow:’bɔh:nah, not sah:woo:boh:na.

What is the meaning of Hello Hello?

interjection. (used to express a greeting, answer a telephone, or attract attention.) (an exclamation of surprise, wonder, elation, etc.)

How do you respond to Ngiyaphila?