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🧭Survival513 phrases

Day-one essentials. Get to the hotel, find a bathroom, ask for help.

Hello

Sawubona

Hi there

Sawubona lapho

Hey

Sawubona

Greetings

Sanibonani

Sawubona

Hello there

Sawubona

Goodbye

Hamba kahle

See you later

Ngizokubona ngemva kwesikhathi

Take care

Uzinakekele

Catch you soon

Ngikubambe maduze

Bye for now

Usale kahle okwamanje

Later guys

Kamuva bafo

Please

Ngiyacela

Could you

Ungakwazi

Would you mind

Ungaba nenkinga

Can I ask

Ngicela ukubuza

I would like to

Ngingathanda

May I

Ngingakwazi

Thank you

Ngiyabonga

Thanks a lot

Ngibonga kakhulu

Many thanks

Ngibona kakhulu

I appreciate it

Ngiyakwazisa lokho

Thanks so much

Ngiyabonga kakhulu

Cheers

Injabulo

Sorry

Uxolo

I'm sorry

Ngiyaxolisa

Excuse me

Uxolo

Pardon me

Engizwanga

Sorry about that

Uxolo ngalokho

My apologies

Ngiyaxolisa

Could I have your attention for a moment?

Ngicela ukunaka isikhashana?

May I interrupt you briefly?

Ngicela ukukuphazamisa kancane?

Sorry to bother you but

Ngiyaxolisa ukukuhlupha kodwa

Yes

Yebo

Sure thing

Impela

You bet

Uyabhejwa

Absolutely

Nakanjani

Certainly

Impela

Cha

Not really

Akunjalo Empeleni

I don't think so

Angicabangi kanjalo

No thanks

Cha ngiyabonga

That doesn't work for me

Lokho akungisebenzeli

Sorry, no

Uxolo, cha

Maybe

Kungenzeka

Perhaps

Mhlawumbe

Likely not

Cishe akunjalo

Possibly

Kungenzeka

Who knows

Kwazi bani

Probably not

Cishe cha

Help!

Usizo!

Can someone assist me?

Ingabe kukhona ongangisiza?

I need help.

Ngidinga usizo.

Could I get some assistance?

Ngingathola usizo?

Someone please help!

Othile ngicela usizo!

Is there anyone who can help?

Ingabe ukhona ongasiza?

Water

Amanzi

Could you please give me some water?

Ngicela ungiphe amanzi?

Can I have a bottle of water, please?

Ngicela ibhodlela lamanzi?

Do you have any water available?

Ingabe unawo amanzi atholakalayo?

I need to get some water.

Ngidinga ukukha amanzi.

May I get a glass of water?

Ngingathola ingilazi yamanzi?

Food

Ukudla

Eats

Uyadla

Meal

Isidlo

Dining

Ukudla

Cuisine

Ukudla

Lunch/dinner

Isidlo sasemini/sakusihlwa

Coffee

Ikhofi

brewed coffee

ikhofi eliphekiwe

cup of coffee

inkomishi yekhofi

a coffee, please

ngicela ikhofi

java

i-java

morning brew

utshwala basekuseni

Tea

Itiye

Herb tea

Itiye le-Herb

Infused drink

Isiphuzo esifakwe

Cup of tea

Inkomishi yetiye

Hot beverage

Isiphuzo esishisayo

Steeped leaves drink

Amaqabunga amile ayaphuza

I don't understand

Angiqondi

I can't follow what you're saying

Angikwazi ukulandela okushoyo

Sorry, I'm lost

Uxolo, ngilahlekile

Could you repeat that please?

Ngicela, uphinde futhi lokho?

I'm afraid I don't get it

Ngesaba ukuthi angiyitholi

That went over my head

Lokho kwadlula ekhanda lami

Do you speak English?

Ingabe uyasikhuluma isingisi?

Can I talk to someone who speaks English?

Ngingakwazi ukukhuluma nomuntu okhuluma isiNgisi?

Is there anybody here who understands English?

Ingabe ukhona lapha oqonda isiNgisi?

Could I find someone who can speak English?

Ngingathola umuntu okwazi ukukhuluma isiNgisi?

Do you happen to know English?

Ingabe uyasazi isiNgisi?

Is anyone around who speaks English?

Ingabe ukhona eduze kwakho okhuluma isiNgisi?

I'm a tourist

Ngingumvakashi

I am here on vacation

Ngilapha ngeholide

I'm just visiting

ngivakashile nje

I'm traveling for leisure

Ngihambe ngiyongcebeleka

I'm not from around here

Angiyena owalapha

I'm on holiday right now

Ngiseholidini njengamanje

Where is the bathroom?

Ikuphi indawo yokugezela?

Where can I find the restroom?

Ngingayithola kuphi indlu yangasese?

Could you tell me where the bathroom is?

Ngicela ungitshele ukuthi ikuphi indlu yokugezela?

Excuse me, do you know where there's a toilet around here?

Uxolo, uyazi ukuthi kukhona indlu yangasese lapha?

I'm looking for the washroom, could you help?

Ngibheka indlu yokuwasha, ungakwazi ukusiza?

Do you happen to know where the卫生间is?

Ingabe uyazi ukuthi ikuphi i-卫生间?

Where is the hotel?

Likuphi ihhotela?

Can you tell me where the hotel is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ikuphi ihhotela?

Could you point me in the direction of the hotel?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba lapho ngibheke khona ehhotela?

Do you happen to know where I can find the hotel?

Ingabe uyazi ukuthi ngingalitholaphi ihhotela?

I'm trying to locate the hotel, could you help?

Ngizama ukuthola ihhotela, ungakwazi ukusiza?

Could you please show me how to get to the hotel?

Ngicela ungibonise ukuthi ngifika kanjani ehhotela?

Where is the hospital?

Sikuphi isibhedlela?

Can you tell me where the hospital is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi sikuphi isibhedlela?

Do you know where I can find a hospital?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingasitholaphi isibhedlela?

Could you point me in the direction of the nearest hospital?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba lapho ngiya ngasesibhedlela esiseduze?

I'm looking for the hospital, could you help me out?

Ngibheka isibhedlela, ungangisiza?

How do I get to the closest hospital?

Ngifika kanjani esibhedlela esiseduze?

How much?

Malini?

How many?

Mangaki?

What's the price?

Ingakanani intengo?

Can you tell me the cost?

Ungangitshela izindleko?

Could I know how much it is?

Bengazi ukuthi yimalini?

What does this cost?

Kubiza malini lokhu?

Open

Vula

Can you open it?

Ungakwazi ukuyivula?

Could you please open this?

Ngicela uvule lokhu?

Would you mind opening that?

Ungathanda ukuvula lokho?

Can I get you to open it for me?

Ngingathola ukuthi ungivulele?

Do you think you could open it?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungayivula?

Closed

Kuvaliwe

Not open

Ayivuliwe

Out of service

Ayisebenzi

Not in operation

Ayisebenzi

Locked up

Kuvaliwe

Shut down

Vala shaqa

Good

Kuhle

Great

Kuhle

Excellent

Kuhle kakhulu

Wonderful

Kuyamangalisa

Fine

Kuhle

Splendid

Kuhle

Bad

Okubi

Terrible

Kubi

Awful

Kubi

Horrible

Kubi

Poor

Impofu

Not good

Akukuhle

Hot

Kuyashisa

Scorching

Kuyashisa

Boiling hot

Ukubilisa kushisa

Really hot

Kuyashisa impela

Sweltering

Ukuswakama

Blazing hot

Kuyashisa

Cold

Kuyabanda

It's chilly.

Kuyabanda.

A bit nippy.

I-nippy kancane.

Getting cold out here.

Kuyabanda lapha phandle.

The temperature is dropping.

Izinga lokushisa liyehla.

Feeling a little cold.

Ezwe ukubanda kancane.

Can you help me, please?

Ungangisiza ngiyakucela?

Could you assist me, please?

Ngicela, ungisize?

Would you be able to help me out?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza?

Do you mind helping me, please?

Ngicela ungisize?

I could use some help, please.

Ngicela, ngisebenzise usizo.

Could I get a bit of assistance?

Ngingathola usizo oluthile?

I'm looking for the train station

Ngibheka isiteshi sesitimela

Can you tell me where I can find the train station?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ngingasitholaphi isiteshi sesitimela?

Could you help me locate the train station?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngithole isiteshi sesitimela?

Do you know where the nearest train station is?

Uyazi ukuthi sikuphi isiteshi sesitimela esiseduze?

Where might I discover the train station around here?

Ngingasithola kuphi isiteshi sesitimela lapha?

Could you point me in the direction of the train station?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba ngasesiteshini sesitimela?

How do I get to the airport?

Ngifika kanjani esikhumulweni sezindiza?

Can you tell me how to reach the airport?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ngingafika kanjani esikhumulweni sezindiza?

Could you please show me the way to the airport?

Ngicela ungibonise indlela eya esikhumulweni sezindiza?

Excuse me, could you direct me to the airport?

Uxolo, ungangiqondisa esikhumulweni sezindiza?

I'm trying to figure out how to get to the airport.

Ngizama ukuthola ukuthi ngingafika kanjani esikhumulweni sezindiza.

Do you know the best route to the airport?

Uyawazi umzila ongcono kakhulu oya esikhumulweni sezindiza?

Is it far from here?

Ingabe kukude ukusuka lapha?

How far is it from here?

Kukude kangakanani ukusuka lapha?

Is this place close by?

Ingabe le ndawo iseduze?

Would you say it's a short distance from here?

Ungasho ukuthi kuyibanga elifushane ukusuka lapha?

Is there much walking involved to get there?

Ingabe kuningi ukuhamba okuhilelekile ukuze ufike lapho?

Is it nearby or quite a ways away?

Ingabe iseduze noma ukude kakhulu?

I need a taxi

Ngidinga itekisi

I could use a taxi please.

Ngicela, ngisebenzise itekisi.

Can I get a taxi?

Ngingalithola itekisi?

Do you know where I can find a taxi?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingalitholaphi itekisi?

I'd like to call a cab if possible.

Ngingathanda ukushayela itekisi uma kungenzeka.

Could you help me find a taxi?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngithole itekisi?

I lost my keys

Ngilahlekelwe ngokhiye bami

I can't find my keys

Angibatholi okhiye bami

My keys are missing

Izikhiye zami azikho

I seem to have misplaced my keys

Kubukeka sengathi ngilahle okhiye bami

Could you help me? I think I dropped my keys somewhere

Ungangisiza? Ngicabanga ukuthi ngiwise okhiye bami ndawana thize

I'm afraid I've lost the keys somewhere

Ngesaba ukuthi ngilahlekelwe izikhiye ndawana thize

I missed my bus

Ngiphuthelwe ibhasi lami

I didn't catch my bus

Angizange ngiyibambe ibhasi yami

My bus passed me by

Ibhasi lami langidlula

The bus arrived before I got there

Ibhasi yafika ngingakafiki

I overslept and missed the bus

Ngilale ngigeje ibhasi

I was too late for the bus

Bengiphuze kakhulu ukuya ebhasini

I'm running late

Ngigijima sekwephuzile

I’m behind schedule

Ngingemuva kwesimiso

I’m a bit delayed

Ngibambezeleke kancane

I’m running behind

Ngigijima ngemuva

I’m late by a few minutes

Ngifike emva kwemizuzu embalwa

I’ve got a delay

Ngithole ukubambezeleka

Where can I find a doctor?

Ngingamtholaphi udokotela?

Where might I locate a doctor?

Ngingamthola kuphi udokotela?

Could you tell me where to find a doctor?

Ngicela ungitshele ukuthi ngingamtholaphi udokotela?

Do you know where there's a doctor nearby?

Uyazi ukuthi kukhona udokotela eduze?

Can you direct me to the nearest doctor?

Ungakwazi ukungiqondisa kudokotela oseduze?

Is there a doctor around here that you know of?

Ngabe ukhona udokotela omaziyo la?

I need to charge my phone

Ngidinga ukushaja ifoni yami

I need to plug in my phone

Ngidinga ukuxhuma ifoni yami

Can I please find an outlet?

Ngicela ngithole indawo yokuphuma?

Do you know where there's a power socket?

Uyazi ukuthi kukhona isokhethi yamandla?

Could you tell me if there's somewhere to recharge my mobile?

Ungangitshela uma kukhona lapho engingashaja khona kabusha iselula yami?

I'm looking for a place to charge my cell phone

Ngifuna indawo yokushaja umakhalekhukhwini wami

Could you slow down, please?

Ngicela, wehlise ijubane?

Can you speak a bit slower, please?

Ngicela, ukukhuluma kancane?

Would you mind speaking more slowly, please?

Ngicela, ukhulume kancane kancane?

Could you take it easy and talk slower, please?

Ngicela, ukhululeke futhi ukhulume kancane?

Can you slow your pace and speak more slowly?

Ungakwazi yini ukunciphisa ijubane lakho futhi ukhulume kancane?

Could you ease up on the speed and slow down?

Ungakwazi yini ukwehlisela ijubane futhi wehlise ijubane?

Could you write it down?

Ungakwazi ukukubhala phansi?

Can you jot that down?

Ungakwazi ukukubhala phansi lokho?

Would you mind writing that for me?

Ungathanda ukungibhalela lokho?

Do you think you could put that in writing?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungabhala lokho?

Could I get this written down, please?

Ngicela, ukubhale phansi lokhu?

Might I ask you to write this down?

Ngingakucela ukuthi ukubhale phansi lokhu?

What does this mean?

Kusho ukuthini lokhu?

Can you tell me what this means?

Ungangitshela ukuthi kusho ukuthini lokhu?

Could you explain what this means?

Ungakwazi yini ukuchaza ukuthi kusho ukuthini lokhu?

I'm not sure what this means, could you help?

Angiqiniseki ukuthi lokhu kusho ukuthini, ungakwazi ukusiza?

Do you know what this means?

Uyazi ukuthi kusho ukuthini lokhu?

Would you mind telling me the meaning of this?

Ungathanda ukungitshela incazelo yalokhu?

I'm allergic to peanuts

Angizwani namakinati

I have a peanut allergy

Nginokungezwani komzimba namantongomane

Peanuts give me an allergic reaction

Amakinati anginika ukungezwani komzimba

I can't eat anything with peanuts in it

Angikwazi ukudla noma yini enamakinati

I get sick from eating peanuts

Ngiguliswa ukudla amakinati

Please avoid foods that contain peanuts for me

Ngicela ukugweme ukudla okunamakinati kimi

Is there Wi-Fi here?

Ingabe ikhona i-WI-FI lapha?

Do you have Wi-Fi around here?

Ingabe unayo i-Wi-Fi lapha?

Is it possible to get Wi-Fi here?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuthola i-Wi-Fi lapha?

Can I use your Wi-Fi please?

Ngicela ukusebenzisa i-Wi-Fi yakho?

Got any Wi-Fi available here?

Unayo i-Wi-Fi etholakalayo lapha?

Is Wi-Fi freely accessible here?

Ingabe i-Wi-Fi ifinyeleleka mahhala lapha?

Do you accept credit cards?

Ingabe niyawamukela amakhadi wesikweletu?

Do you take credit cards?

Uyawathatha amakhadi esikweletu?

Can I pay with a credit card here?

Ngingakwazi ukukhokha ngekhadi lesikweletu lapha?

Is it possible to use a credit card?

Kungenzeka yini ukusebenzisa ikhadi lesikweletu?

Do you guys accept credit cards?

Ingabe nina niyawamukela amakhadi esikweletu?

Can credit cards be used for payment?

Ingabe amakhadi esikweletu angasetshenziselwa ukukhokha?

May I use the bathroom?

Ngingakwazi ukusebenzisa indlu yokugezela?

Could I please use the restroom?

Ngicela ngisebenzise indlu yangasese?

Is it okay if I use the bathroom?

Ingabe kulungile uma ngisebenzisa indlu yokugezela?

Excuse me, can I use the toilet?

Uxolo, ngingasebenzisa indlu yangasese?

Do you mind if I use the washroom?

Ungakhathazeki uma ngisebenzisa indlu yokugezela?

Can I have permission to use the restroom?

Ngingathola imvume yokusebenzisa indlu yangasese?

I'd like to make a reservation

Ngingathanda ukubhukha

Can I book a room please?

Ngicela ukubhukha igumbi?

Could I reserve a spot for tonight?

Ngingakwazi ukugcina indawo yanamuhla kusihlwa?

I need to put a reservation in my name.

Ngidinga ukubeka ukubhuka egameni lami.

May I hold a booking, please?

Ngicela, ukubhukha?

I want to secure a room, if possible.

Ngifuna ukuvikela igumbi, uma kungenzeka.

Can you recommend a good restaurant?

Ungakwazi ukusikisela indawo yokudlela enhle?

Do you know a nice place to eat?

Ingabe uyayazi indawo emnandi yokudla?

Could you suggest a great restaurant?

Ungakwazi yini ukuphakamisa indawo yokudlela enhle?

Would you happen to know any good restaurants around here?

Ungathanda ukwazi noma yiziphi izindawo zokudlela ezinhle endaweni lapha?

I'm looking for a recommendation for somewhere to have dinner.

Ngifuna ukunconywa kwenye indawo ukuze ngidle isidlo sakusihlwa.

Any ideas for a good spot to grab a meal?

Noma yimiphi imibono yendawo enhle yokubamba ukudla?

Where can I buy a SIM card?

Ngingalithenga kuphi ikhadi le-SIM?

Can you tell me where to get a SIM card?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ngingalitholaphi ikhadi le-SIM?

Do you know where there's a place that sells SIM cards?

Ingabe uyazi lapho kunendawo ethengisa amakhadi e-SIM?

Could you point me in the direction of somewhere to purchase a SIM card?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba lapho ngiyothenga khona i-SIM card?

I'm looking for a store that has SIM cards. Do you happen to know one nearby?

Ngifuna isitolo esinama-SIM card. Ingabe kukhona omaziyo eduze?

Is there a shop around here where I can buy a SIM card?

Ingabe sikhona isitolo lapha engingathenga khona i-SIM card?

Is this seat taken?

Ingabe lesi sihlalo sithathiwe?

Is someone sitting here?

Ingabe kukhona ohlezi lapha?

Do you already have a seat reserved here?

Ingabe usunaso kakade isihlalo esibekelwe lapha?

Can I sit here please?

Ngicela ukuhlala lapha?

Does anyone usually sit at this spot?

Ingabe ukhona ovamise ukuhlala kule ndawo?

Is this chair occupied?

Ingabe lesi sihlalo sigcwele?

Could you point me in the right direction?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba endleleni efanele?

Can you show me which way to go?

Ungakwazi ukungikhombisa indlela okufanele ngihambe ngayo?

Could you give me directions?

Ungakwazi ukunginika izikhombisi-ndlela?

Do you know how to get there?

Uyazi ukuthi ungafika kanjani lapho?

Mind pointing out where it is?

Ucabanga ukukhomba ukuthi ikuphi?

Could you tell me where to find it?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ngingayithola kuphi?

How long does it take to walk there?

Kuthatha isikhathi esingakanani ukuhamba lapho?

How far is it to walk there?

Kukude kangakanani ukuya lapho?

How much time will I need to walk there?

Ngizodinga isikhathi esingakanani ukuze ngihambe ngezinyawo lapho?

What's the walking time to get there?

Yisiphi isikhathi sokuhamba ukuze ufike lapho?

Can you tell me how long it takes to walk there?

Ungangitshela ukuthi kuthatha isikhathi esingakanani ukuhamba lapho?

How long would it take if I walked there?

Bekuzongithatha isikhathi esingakanani uma ngihamba ngezinyawo lapho?

I think I'm lost

Ngicabanga ukuthi ngilahlekile

I believe I might be lost

Ngikholwa ukuthi kungenzeka ngilahlekile

I’m not sure where I am

Angazi kahle ukuthi ngikuphi

I could really use some directions

Bengingasebenzisa izikhombisi-ndlela

I have no idea where I am

Angazi ukuthi ngikuphi

I seem to be lost

Ngibonakala ngilahlekile

Could you call me a cab?

Ungakwazi ukungibiza ngetekisi?

Can you please get me a taxi?

Ngicela ungitholele itekisi?

Do you mind calling me a cab?

Unenkinga yokungibiza ngetekisi?

Could I have your help getting a taxi?

Ngicela usizo lwakho lokuthola itekisi?

Would it be possible to book a cab for me, please?

Ngingakwazi ukungibhukhela ikhebhu, ngicela?

Can you arrange for a taxi to pick me up?

Ungakwazi ukungihlelela itekisi ezongilanda?

I'd appreciate if you could direct me there

Ngingabonga uma ungangiqondisa lapho

Could you point me in the right direction, please?

Ngicela, ungikhomba endleleni efanele?

Would you mind showing me where that is?

Ungangibonisa ukuthi kukuphi lokho?

Can you help me find my way to there?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngithole indlela eya lapho?

It would be great if you could show me the way.

Kungaba kuhle uma ungangibonisa indlela.

Could you give me directions to get there?

Ungakwazi ukunginika izikhombisi-ndlela zokuya lapho?

Would you happen to know a quieter route?

Ungathanda ukwazi umzila othule?

Do you by any chance know of a less busy way to go?

Ingabe nganoma yimaphi amathuba owaziyo ngendlela ongamatasa ngayo?

Is there perhaps a calmer path you could recommend?

Ingabe mhlawumbe ikhona indlela ezolile ongayincoma?

Could you tell me if there’s another, more peaceful route?

Ungangitshela uma kukhona omunye umzila, onokuthula?

By any chance, do you know an alternative that’s not as noisy?

Noma yiliphi ithuba, ingabe uyayazi enye indlela engenamsindo?

Do you happen to know where I can find a quieter street?

Ingabe uyazi ukuthi ngingawuthola kuphi umgwaqo othule?

I'd like to confirm my appointment for tomorrow

Ngingathanda ukuqinisekisa i-aphoyintimenti yami yakusasa

Can I check that my appointment is set for tomorrow?

Ngingakwazi yini ukuhlola ukuthi isikhathi sami esimisiwe simiselwe kusasa?

Could you verify my booking for an appointment tomorrow?

Ungakwazi yini ukuqinisekisa ukubhukha kwami nge-aphoyintimenti kusasa?

I need to make sure my appointment is confirmed for tomorrow.

Ngidinga ukwenza isiqiniseko sokuthi ukuqokwa kwami kuqinisekisiwe kusasa.

May I please ensure my appointment is scheduled for tomorrow?

Ngicela uqinisekise ukuthi i-aphoyintimenti yami ihlelelwe kusasa?

Can we double-check my appointment is booked for tomorrow?

Singaphinda sihlole ukuthi i-aphoyintimenti yami ibhukhelwe kusasa?

Could you put me through to the manager, please?

Ngicela ungifake kumphathi?

Can I speak with the manager instead?

Ngingakwazi ukukhuluma nomphathi esikhundleni salokho?

Is it possible to connect me to the manager?

Ingabe ngiyakwazi ukungixhumanisa nomphathi?

Would you mind transferring my call to the manager?

Ungathanda ukudlulisela ucingo lwami kumphathi?

Can you put me in touch with the manager, please?

Ngicela, ungithinte nomphathi?

Could you connect me to the manager?

Ungakwazi ukungixhuma kumphathi?

I've been waiting for over thirty minutes

Sengilinde imizuzu engaphezu kwamashumi amathathu

I have been waiting for more than thirty minutes.

Sekuphele imizuzu engaphezu kwamashumi amathathu ngilindile.

I've waited here for longer than half an hour.

Ngilinde lapha isikhathi esingaphezu kwesigamu sehora.

Over a half-hour has passed while I wait.

Sekudlule isikhathi esingaphezu kwesigamu sehora ngisalindile.

More than thirty minutes have gone by as I wait.

Sekudlule imizuzu engaphezu kwamashumi amathathu njengoba ngilindile.

I’ve been here waiting for over thirty minutes now.

Ngibe lapha ngilinde imizuzu engaphezu kwamashumi amathathu manje.

Is there any chance you have a spare adapter?

Ingabe akhona amathuba okuba ne-adaptha eyisipele?

Do you happen to have an extra adapter by any chance?

Ingabe uke ube ne-adaptha eyengeziwe nganoma yiliphi ithuba?

Would it be possible for you to lend me an adapter?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthi ungiboleke i-adaptha?

Could I trouble you for an additional adapter?

Ngingakuhlupha yini nge-adaptha eyengeziwe?

Is it at all feasible that you might have a spare adapter?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuthi ube ne-adaptha eyisipele?

By any luck, do you have an extra adapter?

Ngenhlanhla, ingabe unayo i-adaptha eyengeziwe?

I'd prefer somewhere a little less crowded

Ngingathanda ndawana thize lapho kuminyene khona kancane

I'd rather go somewhere not so busy

Ngincamela ukuya endaweni engekho matasa kakhulu

Could we find a place that's a bit quieter?

Singakwazi yini ukuthola indawo ethule kancane?

Somewhere less bustling would be nice.

Endaweni ethile kungaba kuhle ukuphithizela.

A spot with fewer people would suit me better.

Indawo enabantu abambalwa ingangifanela kangcono.

Can we look for somewhere a little more relaxed?

Singabheka kwenye indawo lapho sikhululeke kakhudlwana?

Would you mind if I joined you?

Ungathanda ukukujoyina?

Is it okay if I sit with you?

Kulungile uma ngihlala nawe?

Can I join you guys?

Ngingakwazi ukunijoyina?

Do you mind if I sit here too?

Unendaba uma nami ngihlala lapha?

Would it be alright for me to join your table?

Kungalunga ukuthi ngijoyine itafula lakho?

Could I possibly join you?

Ngingakwazi ukujoyina wena?

I appreciate you taking the time to help

Ngiyabonga ngokuthi uzinike isikhathi usize

I really appreciate your help with this.

Ngilubonga kakhulu usizo lwakho ngalokhu.

Thanks a lot for helping me out.

Ngiyabonga kakhulu ngokungisiza.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Usizo lwenu luthokozelwa kakhulu.

It means a lot to me that you helped.

Kusho lukhulu kimina ukuthi ungisizile.

Thank you so much for taking the time.

Ngiyabonga kakhulu ngokuthatha isikhathi.

Could we work out an alternative?

Singakwazi yini ukwenza enye indlela?

Can we come up with a different plan?

Singakwazi ukuqhamuka necebo elihlukile?

Is there another option we could try?

Ingabe ikhona enye inketho esingayizama?

Would it be possible to find a workaround?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuthola isixazululo?

Do you think we can figure something else out?

Ucabanga ukuthi kukhona okunye esingakuthola?

Can we maybe look at another solution?

Ingabe mhlawumbe singabheka esinye isisombululo?

I'd rather not, but thank you for offering

Ngingathanda, kodwa ngiyabonga ngokunikela

I prefer not to, but thanks for asking

Ngikhetha ukungakwenzi, kodwa ngiyabonga ngokubuza

Thanks, but I think I'll pass

Ngiyabonga, kodwa ngicabanga ukuthi ngizodlula

I appreciate it, but no thanks

Ngiyakwazisa, kodwa cha ngiyabonga

No, thank you for the offer though

Cha, ngiyabonga ngomnikelo kodwa

I'm good, but thanks for thinking of me

Ngiyaphila, kodwa ngiyabonga ngokungicabangela

Let me think it over and get back to you

Ake ngikucabange kahle futhi ngibuyele kuwe

I need a bit of time to consider this and then I'll follow up

Ngidinga isikhathi esincane sokucabangela lokhu bese ngizolandela

Give me some time to mull it over, okay?

Nginike isikhathi sokucabanga ngakho, kulungile?

I want to think about this before I respond, can I do that?

Ngifuna ukucabanga ngalokhu ngaphambi kokuba ngiphendule, ngingakwenza lokho?

I'll have to check my schedule first

Kuzodingeka ngihlole uhlelo lwami kuqala

I need to check my calendar first

Ngidinga ukuhlola ikhalenda lami kuqala

I've got to double-check my agenda first

Kufanele ngihlole kabili i-ajenda yami kuqala

I should take a look at my planner first

Kufanele ngiqale ngibheke umhleli wami

Before I can commit, I need to check my schedule

Ngaphambi kokuthi ngizibophezele, ngidinga ukuhlola uhlelo lwami

That's very kind of you to say

Lokho kuwumusa kakhulu ukukusho

That's so nice of you to say

Kuhle kakhulu lokho ukusho

Thanks for your kindness in saying that

Ngiyabonga ngomusa wakho ngokusho lokho

It's really thoughtful of you to say so

Kuyakucabangela ngempela ukusho kanjalo

I appreciate you saying that

Ngiyakuthokozela ukusho lokho

Your words are very kind

Amazwi akho anomusa kakhulu

I couldn't agree more

Angikwazanga ukuvuma okwengeziwe

I completely agree

Ngivuma ngokuphelele

I fully agree

Ngivuma ngokugcwele

You've hit the nail on the head

Ushaye isipikili ekhanda

I entirely agree with you

Ngivumelana nawe ngokuphelele

That's exactly how I feel

Yileyo kanye indlela engizizwa ngayo

Would it be possible to switch to a different room?

Ungakwazi yini ukushintshela kwelinye igumbi?

Is there any chance I could get a different room?

Ingabe akhona amathuba okuthi ngithole igumbi elihlukile?

Could I perhaps move to another room?

Ngingakwazi mhlawumbe ukuthuthela kwelinye igumbi?

Do you think I can have a different room instead?

Ucabanga ukuthi ngingaba negumbi elihlukile esikhundleni salokho?

Would it be alright if I switched rooms?

Kungalunga uma ngishintsha amagumbi?

Can I request a different room, please?

Ngicela, igumbi elihlukile?

I think there may have been a misunderstanding

Ngicabanga ukuthi kungenzeka kube nokungaqondi kahle

I believe there might have been a mix-up.

Ngikholwa ukuthi kungenzeka kube khona ukuxutshwa.

There seems to be some kind of confusion.

Kubonakala kunohlobo oluthile lokudideka.

It looks like we misunderstood each other.

Kubukeka sengathi besingezwani.

I feel like there's been an error here.

Ngizwa sengathi kube nephutha lapha.

I suspect there was a miscommunication.

Ngiyasola ukuthi bekunokungaxhumani kahle.

I appreciate your patience with me

Ngiyakwazisa ukubekezela kwakho ngami

I value your patience with me

Ngiyakwazisa ukubekezela kwakho kimi

Your patience means a lot to me

Ukubekezela kwakho kusho lukhulu kimina

Thanks for being so patient with me

Ngiyabonga ngokungibekezelela

I really appreciate how patient you are

Ngiyayibonga kakhulu indlela onesineke ngayo

It means a lot that you're patient with me

Kusho lukhulu ukuthi uyangibekezelela

Could you clarify what you mean by that?

Ungakwazi yini ukucacisa ukuthi usho ukuthini ngalokho?

Can you explain what you mean by that?

Ungakwazi yini ukuchaza ukuthi usho ukuthini ngalokho?

What exactly do you mean by that?

Uqonde ukuthini ngempela ngalokho?

Could you please elaborate on what you just said?

Ngicela ukwenaba ngalokho osanda kukusho?

I'm not sure I understand; could you clarify?

Angiqiniseki ukuthi ngiyaqonda; ungacacisa?

Could you tell me more about what you just said?

Ungakwazi ukungitshela okwengeziwe ngalokho osanda kukusho?

I'd be happy to compensate for the inconvenience

Ngingajabula ukunxephezela lokhu kuphazamiseka

I would gladly make it up to you.

Ngingakujabulela ukukusiza.

I’d love to offer compensation for the trouble.

Ngingathanda ukunikeza isinxephezelo ngenkinga.

It would be my pleasure to reimburse for any issues caused.

Kungaba intokozo yami ukubuyisela noma yiziphi izinkinga ezibangelwe.

I’d like to find a way to compensate for the problem.

Ngingathanda ukuthola indlela yokunxephezela inkinga.

I'm afraid I'm running short on time today

Ngesaba ukuthi ngiphelelwa isikhathi namuhla

I'm afraid I don't have much time left today.

Ngesaba ukuthi angisenaso isikhathi esiningi esisele namuhla.

I'm sorry, but my schedule is getting tight today.

Ngiyaxolisa, kodwa uhlelo lwami luyaqina namuhla.

It looks like I won't have a lot of time available today.

Kubonakala sengathi ngeke ngibe nesikhathi esiningi esitholakalayo namuhla.

Today, unfortunately, I've got limited time.

Namuhla, ngeshwa, nginesikhathi esilinganiselwe.

Sorry to say that I'm running low on time for today.

Ngiyaxolisa ukusho ukuthi ngiphelelwa isikhathi sanamuhla.

To cut a long story short, I'd just like the bill

Ukunqamula indaba ende, ngingathanda nje ibhili

Let's skip to the end; could I get the bill, please?

Ake seqe kuze kube sekugcineni; Ngicela, ibhili?

No need to elaborate, may I have the charge slip?

Asikho isidingo sokunaba, ngicela isiliphu sokushaja?

Without going into detail, could I get the tab, please?

Ngaphandle kokungena emininingwaneni, ngingathola ithebhu, sicela?

To make a quick request, can I have the receipt for payment?

Ukwenza isicelo esisheshayo, ngingayithola yini irisidi yokukhokha?

If it's not too much trouble, would you mind awfully?

Uma kungeyona inkinga enkulu, ungakhathazeka kabi?

Would you happen to be able to do me a favor?

Ungakwazi yini ukungenzela umusa?

Could I ask for your assistance with something?

Ngicela usizo lwakho ngokuthile?

Do you think you could help me out here?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungangisiza lapha?

Is it possible for you to assist me?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthi ungisize?

Would it be okay if I asked for your help?

Kungalunga uma ngicela usizo lwakho?

I'd be ever so grateful if you could expedite this

Ngingabonga kakhulu uma ungakusheshisa lokhu

I would really appreciate it if you could speed this up.

Ngingakujabulela kakhulu uma ungakusheshisa lokhu.

Could you please hurry this along a bit?

Ngicela ukusheshise lokhu kancane?

It would mean a lot to me if you could move this faster.

Kungasho lukhulu kimina uma ungashesha lokhu.

Would it be possible to get this done more quickly, please?

Ngingakwazi ukwenza lokhu ngokushesha okukhulu, ngicela?

If you could rush this through, I'd be very thankful.

Uma ungakusheshisa lokhu, ngingabonga kakhulu.

Forgive my asking, but is there a quieter alternative?

Ngixolele ukubuza kwami, kodwa ingabe ikhona enye indlela ethule?

Sorry to ask, but do you know of a less noisy place?

Uxolo ukubuza, kodwa uyazi ngendawo enomsindo omncane?

Could I bother you for a moment? Is there somewhere quieter around here?

Ngingakuhlupha okwesikhashana? Ingabe kukhona indawo ethulile lapha?

Excuse me for being nosy, but is there a calmer spot nearby?

Uxolo ngokuba nomsindo, kodwa ingabe ikhona indawo ezolile eduze?

I hope you don’t mind if I ask: is there somewhere else that’s quieter?

Ngithemba ukuthi awunankinga uma ngibuza: ingabe kukhona enye indawo ethulile?

Do you happen to know if there's another option that's not so loud?

Ingabe uyazi uma kukhona enye inketho enganomsindo kangako?

I'll make do with whatever's available

Ngizokwenza noma yini etholakalayo

I will manage with what is at hand

Ngizophatha ngalokho okuseduze

I'll cope with what is available

Ngizobhekana nalokho okutholakalayo

I'll get by with what is around

Ngizodlula ngalokho okuseduze

I'll work with what is present

Ngizosebenza nalokho okukhona

I'll make the best of what I've got

Ngizokwenza okungcono kakhulu enginakho

It would be most appreciated if you could

Kungabongwa kakhulu uma ukwazi

I would really appreciate it if you could

Ngingakujabulela kakhulu uma ukwazi

Could you please do me a favor and

Ngicela ungenzele umusa futhi

It would mean a lot to me if you could

Kungasho lukhulu kimi uma ukwazi

Would it be possible for you to

Ingabe ungakwenza

If you could, that would be great

Ukube ubungakwazi, bekungaba kuhle lokho

Could I impose on you for a brief moment?

Ngingakuphoqa isikhashana nje?

Can I bother you for just a second?

Ngingakuhlupha umzuzwana nje?

Do you have a minute to help me out?

Ingabe unalo umzuzu wokungisiza?

Would it be too much trouble to ask you something quickly?

Kungaba inkinga enkulu ukukubuza okuthile ngokushesha?

Mind if I take a moment of your time?

Ucabanga uma ngithatha isikhashana sesikhathi sakho?

Could I interrupt you for a quick question?

Ngingakwazi ukukuphazamisa ngombuzo osheshayo?

I beg to differ on that point

Ngicela ukwehluka kulelo phuzu

I have to disagree with that.

Kufanele ngiphikisane nalokho.

I don't agree with that idea.

Angihambisani nalowo mbono.

That's not my opinion.

Akuwona umbono wami lowo.

I can't go along with that.

Angikwazi ukuhambisana nalokho.

I see it differently.

Ngiyibona ngenye indlela.

I'm at a loss for words, frankly

Ngiphelelwe amazwi, ngokusobala

I'm speechless, to be honest

Ngiphelelwe amazwi, uma ngikhuluma iqiniso

Honestly, I have no idea what to say

Eqinisweni, angazi ukuthi ngithini

To tell you the truth, I'm lost for words

Ukukhuluma iqiniso, ngiphelelwe amazwi

Frankly, I don't know how to express myself right now

Eqinisweni, angazi ukuthi ngingaziveza kanjani manje

I'm totally at a loss when it comes to words

Ngiphelelwa ngamandla uma kukhulunywa ngamagama

I take it you've already been informed

Ngithatha ukuthi usuvele wazisiwe

I assume you've already been told

Ngicabanga ukuthi usutsheliwe

Guess you were already notified

Qagela ukuthi usuvele wazisiwe

So I take it you're already in the know

Ngakho ngiyakuthatha usunolwazi

Looks like someone already briefed you on that

Kubukeka sengathi othile usekubikele ngalokho

Figured you must have already gotten the message

Ucabange ukuthi kufanele ngabe usuwutholile umlayezo

If memory serves, we agreed on five o'clock

Uma inkumbulo isebenza, savumelana ngehora lesihlanu

As far as I remember, we settled on five o'clock.

Ngokukhumbula kwami sazinza ngehora lesihlanu.

From what I recall, we decided to meet at five.

Ngokwalokho engikukhumbulayo, sanquma ukuhlangana ngehora lesihlanu.

If my memory is correct, we planned for five o'clock.

Uma inkumbulo yami ilungile, sihlele ihora lesihlanu.

According to my recollection, we agreed to meet at five.

Ngokukhumbula kwami savumelana ngokuthi sizohlangana ngehora lesihlanu.

Based on my memory, our plan was to meet at five.

Ngokusekelwe enkumbulweni yami, uhlelo lwethu bekuwukuhlangana ngehora lesihlanu.

I hope this isn't a bad time to bring it up

Ngethemba ukuthi lesi akusona isikhathi esibi sokuyiveza

I hope I'm not interrupting something important by bringing this up.

Ngethemba ukuthi angiphazamisi okuthile okubalulekile ngokuveza lokhu.

I don’t want to disturb you if you’re busy with something else right now.

Angifuni ukukuphazamisa uma umatasa ngokunye okwamanje.

Sorry if I’m bothering you, but could I talk about this?

Uxolo uma ngikuhlupha, kodwa ngingakhuluma ngalokhu?

I wouldn’t mention it if it wasn’t urgent, but is now a bad time?

Bengingeke ngikusho uma bekungaphuthumi, kodwa manje isikhathi esibi?

Please let me know if this isn’t a convenient moment for you.

Ngicela ungazise uma lesi kungesona isikhathi esilungele wena.

Pardon the interruption, but might I have a word?

Uxolo, kodwa ngingathola izwi?

Excuse me for interrupting, but could I say something?

Uxolo ngokuphazamisa, kodwa ngingasho okuthile?

Sorry to disturb you, but may I speak with you for a moment?

Uxolo ngokukuphazamisa, kodwa ngicela ukukhuluma nawe isikhashana?

I hope you don't mind if I break in, can I talk to you quickly?

Ngethemba ukuthi awunankinga uma ngigqekeza, ngingakukhuluma ngokushesha?

Could I just interrupt for a second? Do you have a minute?

Ngingakwazi ukuphazamisa umzuzwana nje? Ingabe unalo umzuzu?

Do you mind if I cut in here? Might I say something briefly?

Awunankinga uma ngingena lapha? Ngingasho okuthile kafushane?

I'll defer to your judgment on this one

Ngizohlehlisa ukwahlulela kwakho kulokhu

I leave it up to you to decide.

Ngikushiyela ukuthi unqume.

It's your call.

Ucingo lwakho.

You know best, so I'm okay with that.

Wazi kangcono, ngakho-ke kulungile ngalokho.

I trust your decision on this.

Ngiyasithemba isinqumo sakho kulokhu.

Let's go with whatever you think is best.

Asihambe nanoma yini ocabanga ukuthi ingcono kakhulu.

🍽️Restaurant509 phrases

Get seated, order, ask about ingredients, pay.

Table for one

Ithebula elilodwa

Single seat please

Ngicela isihlalo esisodwa

Just for myself, thanks

Ngami nje, ngiyabonga

Solo table if you have it

Itafula elilodwa uma unalo

Can I get a spot for one?

Ngingathola indawo eyodwa?

A place for just me, please

Ngicela, indawo yami kuphela

Table for two

Ithebula lababili

Table for just the two of us

Itafula lethu sobabili kuphela

Reservation for two people please

Ngicela, ukubhukha abantu ababili

Could I have a table for two?

Ngicela itafula lababili?

Two seats, please

Ngicela, izihlalo ezimbili

We need a table for two

Sidinga itafula lababili

Table for four

Ithebula labane

Table for four people, please.

Ngicela, itafula labantu abane.

Could we have a table for four?

Singaba netafula labane?

We need a table for four, please.

Sicela, sidinga itafula labane.

A table for four, if you could.

Itafula labane, uma ukwazi.

Can I get a table for four?

Ngingathola itafula labane?

Menu please

Ngicela, imenyu

Could I see the menu?

Ngingakwazi ukubona imenyu?

Can I have a menu, please?

Ngicela, imenyu?

Do you have a menu?

Ingabe unayo imenyu?

May I get the menu?

Ngingathola imenyu?

I'd like to see the menu, thanks.

Ngingathanda ukubona imenyu, ngiyabonga.

Water please

Ngicela amanzi

Could I have some water?

Ngicela amanzi?

Can I get a glass of water?

Ngingathola ingilazi yamanzi?

A bottle of water, please.

Ngicela ibhodlela lamanzi.

Just water for me, thanks.

Amanzi nje kimi, ngiyabonga.

May I have water, please?

Ngicela amanzi?

Bread please

Sicela isinkwa

Can I have some bread?

Ngicela isinkwa?

Could you give me bread?

Unganginika isinkwa?

I'd like to get some bread.

Ngingathanda ukuthola isinkwa.

Please hand me a piece of bread.

Ngicela unginikeze ucezu lwesinkwa.

Do you mind passing the bread?

Unendaba nokudlulisa isinkwa?

The check please

Ngicela, isheki

Can I get the bill, please?

Ngicela, ibhili?

Check, please.

Ngicela, isheke.

Time to settle the bill, okay?

Isikhathi sokukhokha isikweletu, kulungile?

Could we have the check, please?

Ngicela, isheke?

The tab, please.

Ngicela, ithebhu.

I'll have this

Ngizothatha lokhu

I would like to get this

Ngingathanda ukuthola lokhu

Can I order this please?

Ngicela lokhu?

This is what I want

Yilokhu engikufunayo

I'd like to have this

Ngingathanda ukuba nalokhu

Please give me this one

Ngicela unginike lena

Coffee

Ikhofi

brewed coffee

ikhofi eliphekiwe

cup of coffee

inkomishi yekhofi

a coffee, please

ngicela ikhofi

java

i-java

morning brew

utshwala basekuseni

Tea

Itiye

Herb tea

Itiye le-Herb

Infused drink

Isiphuzo esifakwe

Cup of tea

Inkomishi yetiye

Hot beverage

Isiphuzo esishisayo

Steeped leaves drink

Amaqabunga amile ayaphuza

Wine

Iwayini

grape juice

ijusi yamagilebhisi

fermented grape drink

isiphuzo samagilebhisi esivutshiwe

red plonk

i-plonk ebomvu

biblical vine

umvini weBhayibheli

juice from grapes

ijusi yamagilebhisi

Beer

Ubhiya

Ale

Brewski

Cold one

Ebandayo

Pint

Iphinti

Suds

I-Suds

Cheers

Injabulo

Here's to us

Nakhu kithi

To our good health

Empilweni yethu enhle

bottoms up

phansi phezulu

Sláinte

Salud

Delicious

Okumnandi

Yummy

Tasty

Okumnandi

Fantastic

Kumnandi

Scrumptious

I-Scrumptious

Delightful

Kuyajabulisa

Spicy

Okubabayo

Hot

Kuyashisa

Peppery

I-Peppery

Zesty

I-Zesty

Fiery

Ovuthayo

Piquant

I-Piquant

Not spicy

Hhayi okubabayo

Not hot

Akushisi

Mild please

Ngiyacela

On the mild side

Ohlangothini oluthambile

Could you make it less spicy?

Ungakwazi yini ukulenza libe muncu?

Without too much spice, please

Ngicela, ngaphandle kwezinongo eziningi

Scorching

Kuyashisa

Boiling hot

Ukubilisa kushisa

Really hot

Kuyashisa impela

Sweltering

Ukuswakama

Blazing hot

Kuyashisa

Cold

Kuyabanda

It's chilly.

Kuyabanda.

A bit nippy.

I-nippy kancane.

Getting cold out here.

Kuyabanda lapha phandle.

The temperature is dropping.

Izinga lokushisa liyehla.

Feeling a little cold.

Ezwe ukubanda kancane.

Sweet

Kumnandi

Great

Kuhle

Salty

Okunosawoti

savoury

emnandi

full of salt

egcwele usawoti

quite salty

enosawoti impela

a bit on the salty side

kancane ohlangothini olunosawoti

loaded with salt

elayishwe usawoti

No meat

Ayikho inyama

I don't eat meat

Angiyidli inyama

Vegetarian, please

Ngicela, odla imifino

Without meat, thanks

Ngaphandle kwenyama, ngiyabonga

Meat-free option, please

Ngicela, inketho engenayo inyama

No meat for me, thank you

Ayikho inyama kimi, ngiyabonga

Vegetarian

Odla imifino

vegetable eater

odla imifino

plant-based eater

odla izitshalo

no meat eater

akekho odla inyama

meat avoider

ukugwema inyama

pure vegetarian

imifino ehlanzekile

Vegan

I-Vegan

plant-based

isitshalo-based

strictly vegetarian

ngokuqinile imifino

no animal products

ayikho imikhiqizo yezilwane

purely vegan

i-vegan kuphela

completely plant-eater

odla izitshalo ngokuphelele

Can I see the menu?

Ngingakwazi ukubona imenyu?

Could you show me the menu?

Ungakwazi ukungibonisa imenyu?

Do you have a menu I could look at?

Ingabe unayo imenyu engingayibuka?

Is it possible to get the menu please?

Ingabe kuyenzeka uthole imenyu sicela?

May I have a look at your menu?

Ngicela ukubheka imenyu yakho?

Can you bring me the menu, please?

Ngicela, ungiphathele imenyu?

What do you recommend?

Ingabe uncoma ini?

What would you suggest?

Ungasikisela ini?

What's your recommendation?

Sithini isincomo sakho?

Do you have any suggestions?

Ingabe unazo iziphakamiso?

Care to make a recommendation?

Uyakukhathalela ukwenza isincomo?

Got any advice on what to do?

Unaso iseluleko sokuthi wenzeni?

I'd like the chicken

Ngingathanda inkukhu

I would like to have the chicken

Ngingathanda ukuba nenkukhu

Could I please get the chicken?

Ngicela inkukhu?

Can I order the chicken, please?

Ngicela, ngi-ode inkukhu?

I want to eat the chicken.

Ngifuna ukudla inkukhu.

May I have the chicken?

Ngicela inkukhu?

I'd like the same

Ngingathanda okufanayo

Can I get the same too?

Ngingathola okufanayo nami?

Could I also have the same?

Ngingaba nakho okufanayo?

Same for me, please.

Ngicela, okufanayo nakimi.

I’d like to order the same as well.

Ngingathanda uku-oda okufanayo futhi.

More water please

Ngicela amanzi engeziwe

Could I have some more water?

Ngicela amanye amanzi?

Can I get a bit more water, please?

Ngicela, amanzi engeziwe?

I need another glass of water, thanks.

Ngidinga enye ingilazi yamanzi, ngiyabonga.

Would you mind refilling my water?

Ungathanda ukugcwalisa amanzi ami futhi?

Please give me some more water.

Ngicela ungiphe amanye amanzi.

Another one please

Ngicela omunye

Can I have another one?

Ngingathola enye?

Could I get another, please?

Ngicela, elinye?

One more, if you could.

Okunye futhi, uma ubungakwenza.

Would it be possible to have another?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuba nomunye?

Just one more, please.

Ngicela, kube kanye.

I'm allergic to nuts

Angizwani namantongomane

I have a nut allergy

Nginokungezwani komzimba namantongomane

Nuts give me an allergic reaction

Amantongomane anginika ukungezwani komzimba

I can't eat anything with nuts in it

Angikwazi ukudla noma yini enamantongomane

I get sick from eating nuts

Ngiyagula ngokudla amantongomane

Please avoid serving dishes with nuts

Sicela ugweme ukuphakela izitsha ezinamantongomane

Do you have gluten-free options?

Ingabe unezinketho ezingenayo i-gluten?

Is there anything gluten-free available?

Ingabe kukhona okutholakalayo kwe-gluten-free?

Are there any gluten-free choices here?

Ingabe kukhona ukukhetha okungenalo i-gluten lapha?

Can I get some gluten-free dishes?

Ngingathola izitsha ezingenayo i-gluten?

Do you serve any gluten-free food?

Ingabe uyakuphakela ukudla okungenalo i-gluten?

Is it possible to get gluten-free meals?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuthola ukudla okungenalo i-gluten?

Is this spicy?

Ingabe lokhu kuyababa?

Is it very spicy?

Ingabe inongwe kakhulu?

Could you tell me if this is spicy?

Ungangitshela uma lokhu kubangwa?

How spicy is this dish?

Sibabaze kangakanani lesi sidlo?

Can I ask if this has a lot of spice in it?

Ngicela ukubuza ukuthi lokhu kunezinongo eziningi yini?

This isn't too hot, right?

Lokhu akushisi kakhulu, akunjalo?

Can I have it with no onions?

Ngingawuthola ngaphandle kuka-anyanisi?

Could you serve this without onions?

Ungakwazi ukukuphakela lokhu ngaphandle kuka-anyanisi?

Is it possible to get this without any onions?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthola lokhu ngaphandle ko-anyanisi?

Could I please have this dish without onions?

Ngicela lesi sidlo esingena-anyanisi?

Would it be okay to order this without onions?

Kungaba kuhle uku-oda lokhu ngaphandle kuka-anyanisi?

Can I ask for this without adding onions?

Ngingacela lokhu ngaphandle kokungeza u-anyanisi?

Less salt please

Ngicela usawoti omncane

Could you use less salt?

Ungasebenzisa usawoti omncane?

Can I have it with less salt, please?

Ngicela, ngosawoti omncane?

Please don't add too much salt.

Ngicela ungafaki usawoti omningi.

A little less salt, if possible?

Usawoti omncane, uma kungenzeka?

Could you go easy on the salt?

Ungakwazi ukuhamba kalula kusawoti?

A glass of red wine

Ingilazi yewayini elibomvu

A cup of red wine

Inkomishi yewayini elibomvu

Pour me a glass of red wine

Ngithele ingilazi yewayini elibomvu

Could I have a glass of red wine?

Ngicela ingilazi yewayini elibomvu?

Red wine in a glass, please

Ngicela iwayini elibomvu engilazini

I'd like a glass of red wine, thanks

Ngicela ingilazi yewayini elibomvu, ngiyabonga

A glass of white wine

Ingilazi yewayini elimhlophe

A single glass of white wine

Ingilazi eyodwa yewayini elimhlophe

One glass of white wine please

Ngicela ingilazi eyodwa yewayini elimhlophe

Could I have a glass of white wine?

Ngicela ingilazi yewayini elimhlophe?

I'd like to order a glass of white wine

Ngingathanda uku-oda ingilazi yewayini elimhlophe

Can I get a glass of white wine?

Ngingathola ingilazi yewayini elimhlophe?

Tap water is fine

Amanzi ompompi alungile

The tap water is safe to drink

Amanzi kampompi aphephile ukuthi angaphuzwa

It's okay to use the faucet water

Kulungile ukusebenzisa amanzi ompompi

You can drink from the tap if you want

Ungaphuza empompini uma uthanda

Faucet water here is good for drinking

Amanzi ompompi lapha alungele ukuphuzwa

No problem using tap water here

Ayikho inkinga ngokusebenzisa amanzi ompompi lapha

Sparkling water please

Ngicela, amanzi ahlohlozayo

Could I have sparkling water?

Ngicela amanzi acwebileyo?

I'd like some sparkling water.

Ngicela amanzi acwebileyo.

Can I get a bottle of sparkling water?

Ngingalithola ibhodlela lamanzi acwebileyo?

Please give me sparkling water.

Ngicela ungiphe amanzi acwebileyo.

Do you have any sparkling water?

Ingabe unawo amanzi acwebileyo?

Ice please

Ngicela

Could I have some ice?

Ngicela iqhwa?

Can I get some ice, please?

Ngicela, iqhwa?

I'd like some ice.

Ngicela iqhwa.

Do you mind getting me some ice?

Ungathanda ukungitholela iqhwa?

May I have a bit of ice?

Ngicela iqhwa?

Coffee with milk

Ikhofi nobisi

Coffee and milk please

Ngicela ikhofi nobisi

Milk coffee, thanks

Ikhofi yobisi, ngiyabonga

Could I have coffee with milk?

Ngicela ikhofi elinobisi?

Coffee, but add milk

Ikhofi, kodwa engeza ubisi

Please give me coffee with some milk

Ngicela ungiphe ikhofi nobisi

Black coffee

Ikhofi elimnyama

plain black coffee

ikhofi elimnyama elingenalutho

just black coffee please

Ngicela ikhofi elimnyama nje

a simple black coffee

ikhofi elimnyama elilula

black coffee only, thanks

ikhofi elimnyama kuphela, ngiyabonga

no frills, just black coffee

akukho frills, ikhofi elimnyama nje

Decaf coffee

Ikhofi ye-Decaf

decaffeinated coffee

ikhofi eline-decaffeinated

coffee without caffeine

ikhofi ngaphandle kwe-caffeine

low-caffeine coffee

ikhofi ephansi ye-caffeine

a cup of decaf

inkomishi ye-decaf

no-caffeine coffee please

Ngicela ikhofi elingena-caffeine

Tea with lemon

Itiye elinolamula

Lemon tea

Itiye likalamula

Tea and a slice of lemon

Itiye nocezu lukalamula

A cup of tea with some lemon

Inkomishi yetiye enolamula

Could I have tea with lemon?

Ngicela itiye elinolamula?

I'd like to order tea with lemon, please

Ngicela, uku-oda itiye elinolamula

I'd like dessert

Ngicela uphudingi

I would like to have dessert

Ngingathanda ukudla okuphuzwayo

Could I have some dessert please?

Ngicela uphudingi?

Do you serve dessert here?

Uyawuthengisa lapha?

I'm interested in trying your dessert

Ngithanda ukuzama uphudingi wakho

Can I get a dessert, please?

Ngicela, uphudingi?

Just the check, please

Ngicela, isheke nje

Can I have just the charge, please?

Ngicela, ukukhokhiswa nje?

Just the bill, if you could.

Isikweletu nje, uma ubungakwazi.

Could I get the tab, please?

Ngicela, ithebhu?

May I have the check, please?

Ngicela, isheke?

Just the ticket, please?

Ngicela, ithikithi nje?

Do you take cards?

Uyawathatha amakhadi?

Do you accept credit cards?

Ingabe niyawamukela amakhadi wesikweletu?

Do you swipe cards here?

Ingabe uyaswayipha amakhadi lapha?

Can I pay with a card?

Ngingakwazi ukukhokha ngekhadi?

Card payment is possible here, right?

Inkokhelo yekhadi ingenzeka lapha, akunjalo?

Do you allow card payments?

Ingabe uyazivumela izinkokhelo zekhadi?

Cash only?

Ngemali kuphela?

Only cash?

Imali kuphela?

Just cash, please.

Ngicela, imali nje.

Cash is all we take here.

Imali kuphela esiyithatha lapha.

We don’t accept cards, cash only.

Asiwamukeli amakhadi, imali kuphela.

Do you have cash? We don’t take cards.

Ingabe unayo imali? Asiwathathi amakhadi.

Receipt please

Sicela irisidi

Can I have my receipt?

Ngingalithola irisidi lami?

Could you give me the receipt?

Ungakwazi ukunginika irisidi?

I need a receipt, please.

Ngicela, irisidi.

Do you have a receipt for me?

Ingabe unalo irisidi lami?

May I get a receipt?

Ngingathola irisidi?

To go please

Ngicela uhambe

Please to go

Ngicela uhambe

To please go

Ukuze ngicela uhambe

Go, please

Ngicela, uhambe

Would you please let me go

Ngicela ungidedele

Could I go, please

Ngicela, ngihambe

For here

Okwalapha

Just here

Lapha nje

Right here

Lapho ke

Here only

Lapha kuphela

Stay here

Hlala lapha

At this place

Kule ndawo

Service included?

Isevisi ifakiwe?

Is service included?

Ingabe isevisi ifakiwe?

Does this include service?

Ingabe lokhu kufaka phakathi isevisi?

Is there a service charge?

Ikhona inkokhelo yezinsizakalo?

Is service part of the bill?

Ingabe isevisi iyingxenye yebhili?

Is service fee already covered?

Ingabe imali yesevisi isivele ifakiwe?

Could we get a table by the window?

Singalithola itafula ngasefasiteleni?

Can we have a table near the window?

Ingabe singaba netafula eduze kwefasitela?

Is there a spot by the window for us?

Ingabe ikhona indawo yethu ngasefasiteleni?

Do you have room by the window for two?

Ingabe unalo igumbi elisefasiteleni labantu ababili?

We'd like to sit by the window, if possible.

Singathanda ukuhlala ngasefasiteleni, uma kungenzeka.

Could we be seated at a window table?

Singahlaliswa etafuleni lefasitela?

Do you have a quieter table available?

Ingabe unalo itafula elithule elitholakalayo?

Is there a less noisy spot available?

Ingabe ikhona indawo enomsindo omncane etholakalayo?

Can I get a table in a quieter area?

Ngingalithola itafula endaweni ethulile?

Do you happen to have a calmer table?

Ingabe uke ube netafula elipholile?

Could I move to somewhere a bit more peaceful?

Ngingakwazi ukuthuthela endaweni enokuthula kancane?

Would it be possible to find a quieter place for us?

Singakwazi yini ukusitholela indawo ethulile?

I have a reservation under Smith

Ngibhukhe ngaphansi kukaSmith

I have booked a room under Smith

Ngibhukhe igumbi ngaphansi kukaSmith

My name is Smith, I believe I have a reservation

Igama lami nginguSmith, ngikholwa ukuthi ngibhukhe

I'm here for the booking under Smith

Ngilapha ukuze ngibhukhe ngaphansi kukaSmith

I've reserved a room as Smith

Ngibekisele igumbi njengoSmith

Under the name Smith, I have a reservation booked

Ngaphansi kwegama elithi Smith, ngibhukhe indawo

What's the soup of the day?

Yiliphi isobho elidliwa namhlanje?

Can you tell me what soup is featured today?

Ungangitshela ukuthi iyiphi isobho efakiwe namuhla?

Could you let me know which soup is special today?

Ungangazisa ukuthi iyiphi isobho elikhethekile namuhla?

What soup would you recommend for lunch today?

Iliphi isobho ongalincoma ngesidlo sasemini namuhla?

Which soup do you have as a daily special?

Iyiphi isobho onayo njengesikhethekile sansuku zonke?

Do you have any particular soup today that you'd suggest?

Ingabe unayo isobho elithile namuhla ongaliphakamisa?

How is this prepared?

Kulungiswa kanjani lokhu?

How do they prepare this?

Bakulungiselela kanjani lokhu?

What's the preparation method for this dish?

Iyiphi indlela yokulungiselela lesi sidlo?

Could you tell me how this is cooked?

Ngicela ungitshele ukuthi lokhu kuphekwa kanjani?

Can you let me know how this is made?

Ungangazisa ukuthi kwenziwa kanjani lokhu?

How would you describe the preparation of this?

Ungakuchaza kanjani ukulungiswa kwalokhu?

Could you recommend a wine pairing?

Ungakwazi ukusikisela ukubhanqa kwewayini?

Do you have any suggestions for wine to go with this dish?

Ingabe unazo iziphakamiso zokuthi iwayini lihambe nalesi sidlo?

What would you recommend pairing with this meal?

Yini ongayincoma ukumataniswa nalokhu kudla?

Can you suggest a good wine match for this?

Ungakwazi yini ukuphakamisa ukufana kwewayini okuhle kwalokhu?

Would you happen to know which wine goes well with this?

Ungakwazi yini ukwazi ukuthi iyiphi iwayini ehambisana kahle nalokhu?

Do you have any recommendations for wines that pair nicely with this?

Ingabe unazo izincomo zamawayini ahambisana kahle nalokhu?

What's the house specialty?

Yini ekhethekile yendlu?

What would you recommend as your special dish?

Yini ongayincoma njengesidlo sakho esikhethekile?

Could you tell me what you're known for here?

Ungangitshela ukuthi waziwa ngani lapha?

What do people usually order when they come here?

Yini abantu abavame ukuyi-oda uma beza lapha?

Can you suggest a signature dish of yours?

Ungakwazi yini ukuphakamisa isidlo sakho esisayinwe?

What is the restaurant's most popular item?

Iyiphi into edume kakhulu endaweni yokudlela?

I'd like that rare, please

Ngicela, okungajwayelekile lokho

I would like to have that rare one, please.

Ngicela, ukuba neyivelakancane.

Could I get the rare one, please?

Ngicela, okungajwayelekile?

Please give me the rare item.

Ngicela unginike into eyivelakancane.

Can I have the rare option, please?

Ngicela, inketho engavamile?

I’ll take the rare one, please.

Ngicela, engizothatha eyivelakancane.

Medium-rare, if you don't mind

Okuphakathi-okungavamile, uma unganaki

If it's not too much trouble, medium-rare please.

Uma kungeyona inkinga enkulu, sicela.

Could I have it medium-rare?

Ngingalithola elingavamile?

Would you mind making it medium-rare?

Ungathanda ukuyenza ingavamile?

Can I get that cooked medium-rare?

Ngingathola lokho okuphekwe okuphakathi nendawo okungajwayelekile?

Just a quick question, can I have it medium-rare?

Umbuzo osheshayo, ngingawuthola ongavamile?

Could you ask the chef if it contains shellfish?

Ungabuza umpheki ukuthi iqukethe i-shellfish?

Can you check with the chef if there's any shellfish in it?

Ungakwazi yini ukubuza umpheki uma kukhona i-shellfish kuyo?

Could I please know if the dish has shellfish in it?

Ngicela ukwazi uma isidlo sine-shellfish kuso?

May I ask, does this contain any shellfish?

Ngicela ukubuza, ingabe lokhu kuqukethe i-shellfish?

I was wondering if the chef could tell me if there’s shellfish in this.

Bengizibuza ukuthi ngabe umpheki angangitshela yini ukuthi kukhona igobolondo kulokhu.

Would you be able to find out from the chef if this includes shellfish?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthola kumpheki ukuthi lokhu kufaka i-shellfish?

I'd prefer the sauce on the side

Ngingathanda isoso eseceleni

I would like the sauce separately please.

Ngicela isoso ngokwehlukana.

Could I have the sauce served on the side?

Ngicela isoso inikezwe eceleni?

Can I get the sauce in a little dish on the side?

Ngingathola isoso esitsheni esincane esiseceleni?

May I request the sauce to be brought separately, please?

Ngicela, ilethe isoso ngokuhlukana?

I’d appreciate it if the sauce could be served alongside the meal.

Ngingajabula uma isoso ingasetshenziswa eduze nokudla.

Could I substitute the fries for a salad?

Ngingakwazi yini ukufaka ama-fried esikhundleni sesaladi?

Can I get a salad instead of fries?

Ngingathola isaladi esikhundleni sokuthosa?

Is it possible to have a salad instead of fries?

Kungenzeka yini ukuba nesaladi esikhundleni samafrimu?

Would you mind changing my fries to a salad?

Ungathanda ukushintsha amafrimu ami abe isaladi?

I'd like to swap my fries for a salad, please.

Ngicela, ukushintsha amazambane athosiwe ngesaladi.

Can I order a salad instead of the fries?

Ngingakwazi uku-oda isaladi esikhundleni sokuthosa?

Hold the cilantro, please

Ngicela, ubambe i-cilantro

Can you leave out the cilantro, please?

Ngicela, uyishiye ngaphandle i-cilantro?

No cilantro for me, thanks.

Ayikho i-cilantro kimi, ngiyabonga.

Could I have this without cilantro, please?

Ngicela, lokhu ngaphandle kwe-cilantro?

Please don't add cilantro to my dish.

Ngicela ungangezi i-cilantro esitsheni sami.

Skip the cilantro, if you could.

Yeqa i-cilantro, uma ukwazi.

This isn't quite what I ordered

Lokhu akukona ngempela engiku-odile

This is not exactly what I asked for.

Lokhu akukhona kanye engangikucelile.

This doesn’t seem to be what I ordered.

Lokhu akubonakali kuyilokho engikuyalile.

It’s not quite right; I think there’s been a mistake.

Akulungile neze; Ngicabanga ukuthi kube nephutha.

I believe this order is incorrect.

Ngikholwa ukuthi lo myalo awulungile.

This seems different from what I requested.

Lokhu kubonakala kuhlukile kulokho engikucelile.

Could we have separate checks?

Singawathola amasheke ahlukene?

Can we get individual bills?

Singakwazi ukuthola izikweletu zomuntu ngamunye?

Is it possible to split the check?

Kungenzeka yini ukuhlukanisa isheke?

Can we have our own checks, please?

Ngicela, singaba namasheke ethu?

Could you give us separate receipts?

Ungakwazi ukusinika amarisidi ahlukene?

Would it be okay to pay separately?

Kungaba kuhle yini ukukhokha ngokwehlukana?

We'll be splitting the bill evenly

Sizohlukanisa ibhili ngokulinganayo

We're going to split the bill equally.

Sizohlukanisa umthethosivivinywa ngokulinganayo.

Let's divide the bill evenly among us.

Masihlukanise umthethosivivinywa ngokulinganayo phakathi kwethu.

I suggest we split the cost equally.

Ngiphakamisa ukuthi sihlukanise izindleko ngokulinganayo.

We should each pay an equal share of the bill.

Kufanele ngamunye akhokhe ingxenye elinganayo yesikweletu.

Let’s go fifty-fifty with the bill.

Ake sihambe namashumi amahlanu nanhlanu nomthethosivivinywa.

Is there a corkage fee?

Ingabe ikhona imali ye-corkage?

Do they charge for bringing your own wine?

Ingabe bayakukhokhisa ngokuletha iwayini lakho?

Is there a fee if I bring my own bottle?

Ingabe ikhona imali uma ngiletha ibhodlela lami?

Does it cost extra to open a bottle here?

Ingabe kubiza okwengeziwe ukuvula ibhodlela lapha?

Would I have to pay a fee for using my own wine?

Ingabe kuzodingeka ngikhokhe imali ngokusebenzisa iwayini lami?

Is there any charge for pouring my own drink here?

Ingabe ikhona imali yokuthela isiphuzo sami lapha?

Could we order a bottle of your house red?

Singa-oda ibhodlela lendlu yakho elibomvu?

Can we get a bottle of your house red?

Singalithola libomvu ibhodlela lendlu yakho?

We'd like to order a bottle of your house red wine.

Singathanda uku-oda ibhodlela lewayini elibomvu lendlu yakho.

Do you have a bottle of your house red available for us?

Ingabe unalo ibhodlela lendlu yakho elibomvu elitholakalayo kithi?

May I have a bottle of your house red, please?

Ngicela, ibhodlela lendlu yakho elibomvu?

Is it possible to order a bottle of your house red?

Kungenzeka yini uku-oda ibhodlela lendlu yakho elibomvu?

I'd like that medium, leaning rare

Ngingathanda leyo medium, ukuncika okungajwayelekile

I'd prefer it medium with a slight lean towards rare.

Ngingayikhetha ibemaphakathi ngokuncika kancane kuya kokungavamile.

Could I get it medium but just slightly on the rare side?

Ngingakwazi ukuyithola imaphakathi kodwa nje kancane ohlangothini olungandile?

Medium please, and not too well done.

Ngicela omaphakathi, futhi akwenziwanga kahle kakhulu.

Can I have it medium-rare, but closer to medium?

Ngingakwazi ukuyithola okumaphakathi-okungavamile, kodwa eduze naphakathi?

What would you suggest for someone who doesn't eat dairy?

Yini ongaphakamisa kumuntu ongaludli ubisi?

Do you have any recommendations for people who avoid dairy?

Ingabe unazo izincomo zabantu abagwema ubisi?

Could you recommend something for someone like me who doesn't do dairy?

Ungakwazi yini ukuncoma okuthile kumuntu onjengami ongawenzi ubisi?

I'm looking for suggestions on what to eat if I can't have dairy.

Ngicela imibono yokuthi ngingadlani uma ngingakwazi ukudla ubisi.

Can you give me some ideas for meals that are dairy-free?

Ungakwazi ukunginika imibono yokudla okungenabisi?

What would you say is good for those of us who don't consume dairy?

Yini ongathi iyasilungele thina esingaludli ubisi?

I trust the kitchen — chef's choice, please

Ngiyalithemba ikhishi — ukukhetha kompheki, ngicela

I'm leaving it to the kitchen — chef's selection, please

Ngicela, ngikushiyela ekhishini — ukukhetha kompheki

Leave it up to the chefs — whatever they suggest is fine

Kushiyele kubapheki - noma yini abayiphakamisayo ilungile

Chef's decision for me would be great — thanks!

Isinqumo sompheki kimi singaba sihle - ngiyabonga!

Please let the chef decide what I should have

Ngicela ungivumele umpheki anqume ukuthi yini okufanele ngibe nayo

The chef knows best — surprise me with a dish

Umpheki wazi kangcono - ngimangale ngesidlo

I'd appreciate a recommendation from your sommelier

Ngingakujabulela ukuncoma okuvela ku-sommelier yakho

Could you suggest a wine expert for me?

Ungakwazi ukungiphakamisela uchwepheshe wewayini?

I was wondering if you could recommend your sommelier.

Bengizibuza ukuthi ungayincoma yini i-sommelier yakho.

Do you have a sommelier who can give me some advice?

Ingabe unayo i-sommelier enganginikeza iseluleko?

Can I get a recommendation for your sommelier, please?

Ngicela, ngithole isincomo se-sommelier yakho?

Would it be possible to see your sommelier for a suggestion?

Ungakwazi yini ukubona i-sommelier yakho ukuze uthole isiphakamiso?

Could the chef prepare this without dairy?

Ingabe umpheki angakulungisa lokhu ngaphandle kobisi?

Is it possible to make this without dairy?

Kungenzeka yini ukwenza lokhu ngaphandle kobisi?

Can you cook this dish without using any dairy products?

Ungakwazi yini ukupheka lesi sidlo ngaphandle kokusebenzisa noma yimiphi imikhiqizo yobisi?

Would you be able to prepare this without dairy?

Ungakwazi yini ukulungisa lokhu ngaphandle kobisi?

Do you think you could make this without any dairy?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungakwenza lokhu ngaphandle kobisi?

Could you please prepare this meal without including any dairy?

Ngicela ukulungise lokhu kudla ngaphandle kokufaka noma yiluphi uhlobo lobisi?

Is the fish wild-caught or farmed?

Ingabe izinhlanzi ziyabanjwa noma ziyafuywa?

Is this fish from the ocean or a farm?

Ingabe le nhlanzi ivela olwandle noma ipulazi?

Does this fish come from the sea or is it farmed?

Ingabe le nhlanzi ivela olwandle noma iyafuywa?

Can you tell me if this fish is wild or raised on a farm?

Ungangitshela ukuthi le nhlanzi ingeyasendle noma ikhuliswe epulazini?

This fish, is it caught in nature or raised in a pond?

Le nhlanzi, ingabe ibanjwa ngokwemvelo noma ikhuliswe echibini?

Is this fish wild or does it come from a fish farm?

Ingabe le nhlanzi yasendle noma ivela epulazini lezinhlanzi?

Could we get a tasting menu with wine pairings?

Singathola imenyu yokunambitha enamapheya ewayini?

Can we have a tasting menu with wine matches?

Ingabe singaba nemenyu yokunambitha enomentshisi wewayini?

Is it possible to order a tasting menu with wine pairings?

Kungenzeka yini uku-oda imenyu yokunambitha enama-pairings ewayini?

We'd like to try the tasting menu, can we also have wine pairings?

Singathanda ukuzama imenyu yokunambitha, singaphinda sibe nokubhanqwa kwewayini?

Do you offer a tasting menu with wines that go well with each dish?

Ingabe unikeza imenyu yokunambitha enamawayini ahambisana kahle nesidlo ngasinye?

Could we get the tasting menu along with wine pairings?

Singayithola yini imenyu yokunambitha kanye nokubhanqwa kwewayini?

I'd prefer something with a lighter body

Ngingathanda into enomzimba olula

I would like something with a lighter body

Ngicela into enomzimba olula

Could I have something with a less full-bodied flavor?

Ngingathola okuthile okunokunambitheka okunomzimba omncane?

Is there something available that's not so heavy in the mouth?

Ingabe kukhona okutholakalayo okungasindi kangako emlonyeni?

Do you have anything on the menu that’s lighter in texture?

Ingabe unayo into kumenyu elula ngokwakheka?

Can I get a drink that’s more on the light side?

Ngingakwazi ukuthola isiphuzo esingasohlangothini olukhanyayo?

What's the provenance of these oysters?

Iyini imvelaphi yalezi oyster?

Where do these oysters come from?

Avelaphi lawa oyster?

Can you tell me where these oysters are from?

Ungangitshela ukuthi lawa oyster avelaphi?

Do you know where these oysters are sourced?

Uyazi ukuthi lawa oyster atholakala kuphi?

Could you let me know the origin of these oysters?

Ngicela ungazise ngomsuka walezi zikhwathu?

What region are these oysters from?

Lawa oyster avela kusiphi isifunda?

Could you describe the texture of this dish?

Ungakwazi yini ukuchaza ukuthungwa kwalesi sidlo?

Can you tell me what the texture of this dish is like?

Ungangitshela ukuthi kunjani ukuthungwa kwalesi sidlo?

What does the texture of this dish feel like?

Kuzwakala kanjani ukuthungwa kwalesi sidlo?

How would you describe the texture of this dish?

Ungakuchaza kanjani ukuthungwa kwalesi sidlo?

Could you give me an idea of the texture in this dish?

Ungakwazi ukunginika umbono wokuthungwa kulesi sidlo?

Do you have any words to describe the texture of this dish?

Ingabe unawo amagama okuchaza ukuthungwa kwalesi sidlo?

We're celebrating an anniversary — anything special?

Sigubha usuku olugujwa minyaka yonke — kukhona okukhethekile?

We're marking a special anniversary — is there something notable we should know about?

Simaka isikhumbuzo esikhethekile — ingabe kukhona okuphawulekayo okufanele sikwazi ngakho?

Are we in time for any local traditions or special events to celebrate our anniversary?

Ingabe sisesikhathini sanoma yimaphi amasiko endawo noma imicimbi ekhethekile ukuze sigubhe iminyaka yethu?

Our couple's anniversary falls today — are there any special happenings around here?

Umgubho waminyaka yonke wombhangqwana wethu uzoba namuhla - ingabe zikhona izehlakalo ezikhethekile lapha?

This is the day we celebrate our anniversary — do you have any recommendations for a memorable experience?

Lolu usuku esigubha ngalo usuku lwethu lweminyaka — ingabe unazo izincomo zokuhlangenwe nakho okukhumbulekayo?

We're commemorating an important milestone together — is there anything unique going on locally?

Sikhumbula ingqopha-mlando ndawonye — ingabe kukhona okuhlukile okwenzeka endaweni?

I'd love to know which cheese is your most aged

Ngingathanda ukwazi ukuthi yimuphi ushizi osemdala kakhulu

I would really like to know which cheese you age the longest

Ngingathanda ngempela ukwazi ukuthi yimuphi ushizi oguga isikhathi eside kakhulu

Could you tell me which of your cheeses is the oldest?

Ngicela ungitshele ukuthi yimuphi ushizi wakho omdala?

Which of your cheeses do you consider to be the most mature?

Imuphi ushizi wakho ocabanga ukuthi ukhule kakhulu?

I’m curious about your oldest cheese, could you share that with me?

Ngifisa ukwazi ngoshizi wakho omdala, ungakwazi ukwabelana nami ngalokho?

Can you recommend your most aged cheese?

Ungakwazi ukusikisela ushizi wakho omdala kakhulu?

Please convey our compliments to the chef

Sicela udlulisele izincomo zethu kumpheki

Could you pass on our praise to the chef?

Ungakwazi yini ukudlulisela udumo lwethu kumpheki?

Can you let the chef know we loved the food?

Ungakwazi yini ukwazisa umpheki ukuthi siyakuthanda ukudla?

Would you mind telling the chef how much we enjoyed it?

Ungathanda ukutshela umpheki ukuthi sikujabulele kangakanani?

May I ask you to give our appreciation to the chef?

Ngicela ukuthi unikeze ukwazisa kwethu kumpheki?

Could you please relay our thanks and admiration to the chef?

Sicela udlulise ukubonga kwethu nokuncoma kumpheki?

I detect a hint of saffron — am I right?

Ngibona inhlansi yesafroni - ngiqinisile?

I sense a touch of saffron — is that correct?

Ngizwa ukuthintwa kwesafroni - ingabe kulungile lokho?

Can you confirm if there's a bit of saffron here?

Ungakwazi yini ukuqinisekisa ukuthi kukhona yini ingcosana yesafroni lapha?

Do you use saffron in this dish at all?

Ingabe usebenzisa i-safron kulesi sidlo?

There seems to be a slight taste of saffron — did I guess right?

Kubonakala sengathi kukhona ukunambitheka okuncane kwesafroni - ngicabange ukuthi kunjalo?

Is it possible there's a hint of saffron in this?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthi kukhona iphunga lesafroni kulokhu?

Could we have a digestif recommendation?

Singaba nesincomo se-digestif?

Can you suggest a good digestif?

Ungakwazi yini ukuphakamisa i-digestif enhle?

Do you have any recommendations for a digestif?

Ingabe unazo izincomo ze-digestif?

Would you mind recommending a digestif?

Ungathanda ukuncoma i-digestif?

Could you give us a suggestion for a digestif?

Ungakwazi ukusinika isiphakamiso se-digestif?

What do you recommend as a digestif?

Yini oyincomayo njenge-digestif?

Is the bread baked on the premises?

Ingabe isinkwa sibhakwa emagcekeni?

Do you bake your own bread here?

Ingabe uzibhakela isinkwa sakho lapha?

Is this bread made in-house?

Ingabe lesi sinkwa senziwa endlini?

Is the bread cooked here at the bakery?

Ingabe isinkwa siphekwa lapha ebhikawozi?

Is the bread made onsite?

Ingabe isinkwa senziwe endaweni?

Is the bread baked right here?

Ingabe isinkwa sibhakwe khona lapha?

We'd prefer to take our time with the courses

Singathanda ukuthatha isikhathi sethu nezifundo

We would rather savor each course.

Singathanda ukujabulela isifundo ngasinye.

We’d like to enjoy our meals slowly.

Sithanda ukujabulela ukudla kwethu kancane.

Could we have some more time between courses?

Singaba nesikhathi esengeziwe phakathi kwezifundo?

Let’s take things easy and spread out our dining experience, please.

Ake sithathe izinto kalula futhi sisakaze umuzwa wethu wokudlela, sicela.

We want to relax and fully enjoy each dish.

Sifuna ukuphumula futhi ujabulele ngokugcwele isidlo ngasinye.

🏨Hotel384 phrases

Check-in, ask for wifi, navigate amenities.

Do you have a room?

Ingabe unalo igumbi?

Got any rooms available?

Unamaphi amagumbi atholakalayo?

Have you got an empty room?

Ingabe unalo igumbi elingenalutho?

Can I get a room for the night?

Ngingalithola igumbi ebusuku?

Is there a free room I could stay in?

Ingabe likhona igumbi lamahhala engingahlala kulo?

Do you still have rooms open?

Ingabe usenawo amagumbi avuliwe?

I have a reservation

Ngibhukhile

I've got a reservation

Ngibekelwe indawo

I made a reservation

Ngenze ukubhuka

I have booked a room

Ngibhukhe igumbi

I reserved a room

Ngibhukhe igumbi

I have a booking

Ngibhukhe

Single room

Igumbi elilodwa

room for one person

igumbi lomuntu oyedwa

solitary sleeping space please

ngicela indawo yokulala yodwa

could I have a single occupancy room?

ngingaba negumbi elilodwa lokuhlala?

I need a room for just myself

Ngidinga igumbi lami kuphela

a private room for one, please

Ngicela, igumbi langasese elilodwa

Double room

Igumbi eliphindiwe

Room with two beds

Igumbi elinemibhede emibili

Two-bed room

Igumbi elinemibhede emibili

Duo bed room

Igumbi lokulala le-Duo

A room for two

Igumbi lababili

A twin room

Igumbi lamawele

One night

Ngobusuku obubodwa

Just one night

Ubusuku obubodwa nje

For one night only

Ngobusuku obubodwa kuphela

A single night

Ubusuku obubodwa

One night stay

Ukuhlala ubusuku obubodwa

Only one night

Ubusuku obubodwa kuphela

Two nights

Ubusuku obubili

For two nights

Ubusuku obubili

Overnight twice

Ebusuku kabili

During a two-night stay

Ngesikhathi sokuhlala ubusuku obubili

For the course of two nights

Phakathi nobusuku obubili

Spanning two nights

Kuthatha ubusuku obubili

Three nights

Ubusuku obuthathu

three night stay

ukuhlala ubusuku obuthathu

for three nights

ubusuku obuthathu

during a three-night visit

phakathi nokuvakasha kobusuku obuthathu

staying for three nights

ukuhlala ubusuku obuthathu

over the course of three nights

phakathi nobusuku obuthathu

How much per night?

Malini ubusuku ngabunye?

What's the nightly rate?

Lithini inani lasebusuku?

How much do you charge per night?

Ukhokhisa malini ngobusuku ngabunye?

Could you tell me the price per night?

Ungakwazi ukungitshela intengo ngobusuku ngabunye?

What is the cost for a single night?

Zingakanani izindleko zobusuku obubodwa?

How many dollars per night?

Mangaki amadola ngobusuku?

Check in

Ngena

Can I get my room key please?

Ngicela ukhiye wegumbi lami?

I'd like to register for my room.

Ngingathanda ukubhalisela igumbi lami.

Could you assist me with check-in?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngokungena?

May I have the process to enter my room started, please?

Ngicela, kuqalwe inqubo yokungena ekamelweni lami?

Please help me with checking into my room.

Ngicela ungisize ngokungena ekamelweni lami.

Check out

Hlola

Take a look

Ake ubheke

Have a look

Ake ubheke

See it

Ibuke

Look over

Bheka ngapha

Examine

Hlola

Key

Ukhiye

Essential

Okubalulekile

Crucial

Okubalulekile

Important

Okubalulekile

Vital

Okubalulekile

Critical

Okubucayi

Room key

Ukhiye wegumbi

room card

ikhadi legumbi

key to my room

ukhiye wekamelo lami

the key for the room

ukhiye wegumbi

door key please

Ngicela ukhiye womnyango

accommodation key

ukhiye wokuhlala

Towel

Ithawula

towelling

ithawula

face cloth

indwangu yobuso

hand towel

ithawula lesandla

bath sheet

ishidi lokugeza

washcloth

indwangu yokuwasha

Pillow

Umcamelo

pillowcase

umcamelo

sleeping pad

indawo yokulala

headrest

ikhanda

cushion for my head

umcamelo wekhanda lami

fluffy pillow

umcamelo omanzi

Blanket

Ingubo

Comforter

Umduduzi

Bedspread

Ukusabalala kombhede

Coverlet

I-Coverlet

Duvet

I-Duvet

Quilt

I-Quilt

WiFi password

Iphasiwedi ye-WiFi

Can I get the WiFi code?

Ngingathola ikhodi ye-WiFi?

Could you tell me the WiFi password please?

Ngicela ungitshele iphasiwedi ye-WiFi?

Do you have the WiFi access code handy?

Ingabe unayo ikhodi yokufinyelela ye-WiFi ewusizo?

May I ask for the WiFi password?

Ngicela iphasiwedi ye-WiFi?

Could you share the WiFi password with me?

Ungakwazi ukwabelana nami ngephasiwedi ye-WiFi?

Air conditioning

Umshini ongenisa umoya

cooling system

uhlelo lokupholisa

A/C unit

Iyunithi ye-A/C

climate control

ukulawula isimo sezulu

air cooler

umoya opholile

temperature control

ukulawula izinga lokushisa

Heating

Ukushisisa

Heat it up

Lishise

Warm it please

Sicela ufudumale

Could you turn on the heat?

Ungakwazi ukuvula ukushisa?

Make it warmer, please

Ngicela, kufudumale

Can we have some heat?

Singakwazi ukushisa?

Hotel

Ihhotela

accommodation

indawo yokuhlala

lodging

indawo yokulala

inn

residence

indawo yokuhlala

stay

hlala

I have a reservation under Smith

Ngibhukhe ngaphansi kukaSmith

I have booked a room under Smith

Ngibhukhe igumbi ngaphansi kukaSmith

My name is Smith, I believe I have a reservation

Igama lami nginguSmith, ngikholwa ukuthi ngibhukhe

I'm here for the booking under Smith

Ngilapha ukuze ngibhukhe ngaphansi kukaSmith

I've reserved a room as Smith

Ngibekisele igumbi njengoSmith

Under the name Smith, I have a reservation booked

Ngaphansi kwegama elithi Smith, ngibhukhe indawo

I'd like to check in

Ngingathanda ukungena

I'd like to register my room please.

Ngicela ukubhalisa igumbi lami.

Could I get checked in, please?

Ngicela, ngingene?

Can I go through the check-in process now?

Ngingakwazi ukungena kunqubo yokungena manje?

May I proceed with checking in?

Ngingakwazi ukuqhubeka nokungena?

I want to sign in and get my key, please.

Ngicela ukungena ngemvume futhi ngithole ukhiye wami.

I'd like to check out

Ngingathanda ukuphuma

I want to checkout

Ngifuna ukuphuma

Can I get a room checkout please?

Ngicela ukukhokhelwa igumbi?

Time for me to leave the room

Isikhathi sokuthi ngiphume ekamelweni

I need to wrap up my stay here

Ngidinga ukuqeda ukuhlala kwami lapha

Could I process my departure now?

Ngingakwazi ukucubungula ukuhamba kwami manje?

What time is check-out?

Isikhathi sini sokuphuma?

When's checkout time?

Sinini isikhathi sokuphuma?

What’s the checkout time?

Siyini isikhathi sokukhokha?

Could you tell me the check-out time?

Ungakwazi ukungitshela isikhathi sokuphuma?

May I know what time I should check out?

Ngicela ukwazi ukuthi kufanele ngiphume ngasiphi isikhathi?

Can you let me know when I need to vacate my room?

Ungangazisa lapho ngidinga ukuphuma ekamelweni lami?

Is breakfast included?

Ingabe ukudla kwasekuseni kuhlanganisiwe?

Does the price cover breakfast?

Ingabe intengo ihlanganisa ukudla kwasekuseni?

Is breakfast part of the deal?

Ingabe isidlo sasekuseni siyingxenye yedili?

Do I get breakfast with my stay?

Ngiyasithola yini isidlo sasekuseni ngokuhlala kwami?

Is there a free breakfast included?

Ingabe sikhona isidlo sasekuseni samahhala esifakiwe?

Does my booking come with breakfast?

Ingabe ukubhuka kwami kuza nesidlo sasekuseni?

What time is breakfast?

Sinini isikhathi sasekuseni?

When does breakfast start?

Kuqala nini ukudla kwasekuseni?

Can you tell me what time breakfast is served?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ibhulakufesi lidliwa ngasiphi isikhathi?

Could you let me know when breakfast is being served?

Ungangazisa uma ukudla kwasekuseni kunikezwa?

What's the breakfast time?

Sinini isikhathi sasekuseni?

Do you know what time we can get breakfast?

Uyazi ukuthi singakuthola ngasiphi isikhathi isidlo sasekuseni?

Could I have an extra pillow?

Ngicela umcamelo owengeziwe?

Can I get an extra pillow?

Ngingathola umcamelo owengeziwe?

Do you have another pillow for me?

Ingabe unomunye umcamelo kimi?

Is it possible to have one more pillow?

Kungenzeka yini ukuba ube nomunye umcamelo?

Would it be okay to add a pillow?

Kungaba kulungile ukwengeza umcamelo?

Could you give me an additional pillow?

Ungakwazi ukunginika umcamelo owengeziwe?

Could I have an extra towel?

Ngicela ithawula elengeziwe?

Can I get another towel?

Ngingalithola elinye ithawula?

Do you have an extra towel for me?

Ingabe unalo ithawula elingeziwe kimi?

Is it possible to have one more towel?

Kungenzeka yini ukuba nethawula elilodwa ngaphezulu?

May I request an additional towel?

Ngicela ithawula elengeziwe?

Could you give me a spare towel?

Ungakwazi ukunginika ithawula eliyisipele?

The room is too cold

Igumbi libanda kakhulu

The room is too chilly

Igumbi libanda kakhulu

It's a bit too cold in here

Kubanda kakhulu lapha

This room feels quite cold to me

Leli gumbi lizizwa libanda kakhulu kimi

The temperature in here is too low

Izinga lokushisa lapha liphansi kakhulu

I'm feeling a bit cold in this room

Ngizwa amakhaza kancane kuleli gumbi

The room is too hot

Igumbi lishisa kakhulu

It's too warm in here.

Kufudumele kakhulu lapha.

This room is way too hot.

Leli gumbi lishisa kakhulu.

It feels a bit too heated up in here.

Kuzwakala kushisa kakhulu lapha.

The temperature in here is too high for me.

Izinga lokushisa lapha liphezulu kakhulu kimi.

This place is a little too toasty for my liking.

Le ndawo imnandi kakhulu ukuba ngingayithanda.

Could you fix the air conditioning?

Ungakwazi yini ukulungisa isiphephetha-moya?

Can you please fix the air conditioning?

Ungakwazi yini ukulungisa isiphephetha-moya?

I need someone to repair the air conditioning.

Ngidinga umuntu ozolungisa isiphephetha-moya.

The air conditioning isn't working; can it be fixed?

I-air conditioning ayisebenzi; ingalungiswa?

Would you mind fixing the broken air conditioning?

Ungathanda ukulungisa isiphephelo-moya esiphukile?

Could we get the air conditioning repaired, please?

Ngicela, ukulungisa isimo somoya?

The Wi-Fi isn't working

I-Wi-Fi ayisebenzi

The Wi-Fi is not functioning.

I-Wi-Fi ayisebenzi.

There's no internet connection right now.

Alukho uxhumano lwe-inthanethi okwamanje.

I can't seem to get the Wi-Fi to work.

Kubonakala sengathi angikwazi ukwenza i-Wi-Fi isebenze.

The wireless network doesn't appear to be active.

Inethiwekhi engenantambo ibonakala ingasebenzi.

It looks like the Wi-Fi connection is down.

Kubonakala sengathi uxhumano lwe-Wi-Fi luphansi.

I need a wake-up call at 7

Ngidinga ucingo lokuvuka ngo-7

Can you set a wake-up alarm for me at 7?

Ungakwazi ukusethela i-alamu yokuvuka ngo-7?

Could I get an alarm set for 7 am please?

Ngicela i-alamu isethelwe u-7 am?

Please arrange a wake-up call for me at seven o'clock.

Ngicela ungihlelele ucingo lokungivusa ngehora lesikhombisa.

Would it be possible to have someone wake me up at 7?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthi umuntu angivuse ngo-7?

Could you please make sure there's a wake-up call for 7?

Sicela uqinisekise ukuthi kukhona ucingo lokuvuka lwabangu-7?

Can I have a late check-out?

Ngingakwazi ukuphuma sekwephuzile?

Is it possible to get a late checkout?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthi uthole ukuphuma sekwephuzile?

Could I request a late checkout please?

Ngicela ukukhokhelwa sekwephuzile?

Do you offer late check-outs by any chance?

Ingabe uyakunikeza ukuphuma sekwephuzile nganoma yiliphi ithuba?

Would it be okay if I had a late checkout?

Kungalunga uma ngiphuma sekwephuzile?

Can you arrange for me to have a late checkout?

Ungakwazi ukungihlelela ukuthi ngiphume sekwephuzile?

Where is the elevator?

Ikuphi ikheshi?

Can you tell me where the elevator is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ikuphi ilifti?

Could you please point me to the elevator?

Ngicela ungikhombe ilifthi?

Do you happen to know where I can find the elevator?

Ingabe uyazi ukuthi ngingayithola kuphi ikheshi?

Excuse me, could you show me where the elevator is located?

Uxolo, ngicela ungibonise lapho ikheshi likhona?

I was wondering if you could direct me to the elevator.

Bengizibuza ukuthi ungangiqondisa yini ekheshini.

Which floor is my room on?

Igumbi lami likusiphi isitezi?

On which floor is my room?

Igumbi lami likusiphi isitezi?

Could you tell me what floor my room is on?

Ungangitshela ukuthi igumbi lami likusiphi isitezi?

What floor are we talking about for my room?

Sikhuluma ngasiphi isitezi segumbi lami?

Can you let me know the floor number for my room?

Ungangazisa inombolo yesitezi yegumbi lami?

May I ask which floor my room is located on?

Ngicela ukubuza ukuthi ikamelo lami likusiphi isitezi?

Could I have a room with a view?

Ngingalithola igumbi elinombono?

I'd like to get a room that has a view.

Ngingathanda ukuthola igumbi elinokubuka.

Can you give me a room with a nice view?

Ungakwazi ukunginika igumbi elinombono omuhle?

Do you have a room available with a view?

Ingabe unalo igumbi elitholakalayo elinokubuka?

Is it possible to get a room that overlooks something?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthola igumbi elibheke okuthile?

Could you show me a room with a view, please?

Ngicela, ungibonise igumbi elinokubuka?

Is there a safe in the room?

Ingabe ikhona indawo yokubeka izinto ezibalulekile egumbini?

Do you have a safety box in the room?

Ingabe unalo ibhokisi lokuphepha ekamelweni?

Is there a hotel safe available for me to use in my room?

Ingabe sikhona isisefo sehhotela engingasisebenzisa ekamelweni lami?

Can I get a secure locker or safe in my room, please?

Ngicela, ilokha evikelekile noma isisefo ekamelweni lami?

Is it possible to have access to a safe in my room?

Ngingakwazi yini ukufinyelela isisefo ekamelweni lami?

Could you tell me if there's a safe in my accommodation?

Ungangitshela uma sikhona isisefo endaweni yami yokuhlala?

Where is the gym?

Ikuphi indawo yokuzivocavoca?

Can you tell me where the gym is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ikuphi ijimu?

Do you know where I can find the gym?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingayithola kuphi ijimu?

Could you please point me in the direction of the gym?

Ngicela ungikhombe lapho uya khona ejimini?

Excuse me, could you inform me of the gym's location?

Uxolo, ungangazisa ngendawo yejimu?

I'm looking for the gym, do you happen to know where it is?

Ngifuna indawo yokuzivocavoca, ingabe uyazi ukuthi ikuphi?

What time does the pool close?

Ichibi livalwa ngasiphi isikhathi?

When does the pool stop operating?

Ichibi liyeka nini ukusebenza?

Can you tell me when the pool closes?

Ungangitshela uma i-pool ivala?

Do you know what time the pool stops for the day?

Uyazi ukuthi i-pool ima ngasiphi isikhathi usuku?

Could you let me know when the swimming pool shuts down?

Ungangazisa uma i-swimming pool ivaleka?

At what time is access to the pool no longer allowed?

Ngasiphi isikhathi lapho ukufinyelela echibini kungasavunyelwe?

Could I have a quieter room, away from the elevator?

Ngingalithola igumbi elithule, kude nekheshi?

Can you give me a more peaceful room further from the elevator?

Ungakwazi ukunginika ikamelo elinokuthula kakhudlwana uma useduze nekheshi?

Is it possible to get a room that's not so close to the elevator noise?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthola igumbi elingekho eduze kakhulu nomsindo wekheshi?

Could you move me to a quieter spot farther away from the elevators?

Ungakwazi ukungiyisa endaweni ethulile ekude namakheshi?

I'd appreciate it if I could switch to a room with less noise near the elevators.

Ngingajabula uma ngingashintsha ngiye egumbini elinomsindo omncane eduze kwamakheshi.

Would it be possible to have a room that’s more quiet and distant from the elevator?

Ungakwazi yini ukuba negumbi elithule futhi likude nekheshi?

Is it possible to extend my stay by one night?

Ngingakwazi ukunweba ukuhlala kwami ngobusuku obubodwa?

Can I possibly stay an extra night?

Ngingakwazi ukuhlala ubusuku obengeziwe?

Could you arrange for me to stay one more night?

Ungakwazi yini ukuhlela ukuthi ngihlale obunye ubusuku?

Would it be okay if I stayed another night?

Kungalunga uma ngihlala obunye ubusuku?

Is there any chance I could extend my reservation by one night?

Ingabe likhona ithuba lokuthi ngingenweba ukubhukha kwami ngobusuku obubodwa?

Do you think I can add on one more night to my stay?

Ucabanga ukuthi ngingangeza ngobunye ubusuku lapho ngihlala khona?

I'd prefer a non-smoking room, if available

Ngingathanda igumbi elingabhemi, uma likhona

If there's a no-smoking room, I'd really appreciate it.

Uma likhona igumbi elingabhemi, ngingalibonga kakhulu.

Could I get a room that doesn't allow smoking, please?

Ngicela, igumbi elingakuvumeli ukubhema?

A non-smoking room would be great if you have one.

Igumbi elingabhemi lingaba lihle uma unalo.

Is it possible to book me into a room without a smoking area?

Kungenzeka yini ukungibhukhela ekamelweni elingenayo indawo yokubhema?

I was hoping for a non-smoker room, is that an option?

Benginethemba legumbi elingabhemi, ingabe leyo inketho?

Could I get an upgrade to a suite?

Ngingathola ukuthuthukela ku-suite?

Can I have an upgrade to a suite?

Ngingakwazi ukuthuthukela ku-suite?

Is it possible to move me to a suite?

Ngingakwazi yini ukungiyisa esuite?

Do you think you could give me a suite instead?

Ucabanga ukuthi unganginika isudu esikhundleni salokho?

Would it be alright to upgrade my room to a suite?

Kungaba kulungile ukuthuthukisa ikamelo lami libe yisuite?

Could you bump me up to a suite?

Ungakwazi ukungigibela esuite?

Could you arrange a taxi for 6 AM?

Ungakwazi yini ukuhlela itekisi ngo-6 AM?

Can you book a taxi for six in the morning?

Ungakwazi yini ukubhuka itekisi ngehora lesithupha ekuseni?

Is it possible to get a taxi arranged for me at six am?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthi ngihlelelwe itekisi ngehora lesithupha ekuseni?

Would you mind setting up a taxi for an early start at six?

Ungathanda ukumisa itekisi ukuze isheshe iqale ngehora lesithupha?

Could we organize a taxi pick-up for dawn, around six?

Singahlela ukuthathwa kwamatekisi ekuseni, cishe ngehora lesithupha?

Do you think you could reserve a taxi for me at six o'clock?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungangigcinela itekisi ngehora lesithupha?

I'd like to charge it to my room

Ngingathanda ukuyishaja ekamelweni lami

I want to put it on my room bill

Ngifuna ukuyifaka esikhwameni sami segumbi

Can I add this charge to my room?

Ngingakwazi ukwengeza le nkokhelo ekamelweni lami?

Could you run this charge to my hotel room please?

Ngicela ungikhokhise le mali ekamelweni lami lehhotela?

Please charge this to my room account

Ngicela ukhokhise lokhu ku-akhawunti yegumbi lami

Add this expense to my room, would you?

Ungangeza lezi zindleko ekamelweni lami, akunjalo?

Do you offer airport shuttle service?

Ingabe uyanikezela ngesevisi yokuthutha esikhumulweni sezindiza?

Is there an airport shuttle I can take?

Ingabe ikhona i-shuttle yesikhumulo sezindiza engingayithatha?

Do you provide a shuttle to the airport?

Ingabe uyasinikeza i-shuttle esikhumulweni sezindiza?

Can I get a ride to the airport from here?

Ngingakwazi ukugibela ngiye esikhumulweni sezindiza ukusuka lapha?

Does this place have a shuttle to the airport?

Ingabe le ndawo inazo i-shuttle eya esikhumulweni sezindiza?

Is there transportation provided to the airport?

Ingabe zikhona izinto zokuhamba ezinikezwayo eziya esikhumulweni sezindiza?

Could you hold my luggage until my flight?

Ungakwazi ukungibamba umthwalo wami kuze kube indiza yami?

Can you watch my bags until I board my flight?

Ungakwazi ukubukela izikhwama zami ngize ngigibele indiza yami?

Would it be possible for you to keep an eye on my luggage until I leave for my flight?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthi ubeke iso emthwalweni wami ngize ngihambe ngiya endizeni yami?

Do you mind holding onto my suitcase before I go through security?

Ingabe ukhathazekile ukubamba ipotimende lami ngaphambi kokuthi ngidlule konogada?

Could you look after my backpack while I'm waiting for my flight to depart?

Ungakwazi ukungibhekela ubhaka wami ngenkathi ngisalinde indiza yami ukuthi ihambe?

Would you be able to take care of my luggage until I catch my plane?

Ungakwazi yini ukunakekela imithwalo yami ngize ngibambe indiza yami?

I'd like to schedule a wake-up call

Ngingathanda ukuhlela ucingo lokuvuka

Could I arrange for an alarm call please?

Ngicela ungihlelele ucingo lwe-alamu?

Can I book a morning wake-up call?

Ngingakwazi ukubhukha ucingo lokuvuka ekuseni?

Is it possible to set up an early-morning alert?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukusetha isexwayiso sasekuseni?

Would you mind setting a wake-up alarm for me?

Ungathanda ukusethela i-alamu yokuvuka?

Could we organize a call to wake me up?

Singahlela ucingo lokungivusa?

The shower drain seems to be blocked

Umsele weshawa ubonakala uvalekile

The shower isn't draining properly.

Ishawa ayikhiphi kahle.

It looks like there's a blockage in the shower.

Kubukeka sengathi kukhona okuvalekile eshaweni.

The water won't go down the drain in the shower.

Amanzi ngeke ehle ngomsele eshaweni.

There appears to be an issue with the shower's drainage.

Kubonakala kunenkinga nge-drainage yeshawa.

I think something is clogging up the shower drain.

Ngicabanga ukuthi kukhona okuvala umsele weshawa.

Could you send up some extra hangers?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthumela ama-hangers engeziwe?

Can you bring up a few more hangers?

Ungakwazi ukuletha amanye ama-hangers ambalwa?

Do you think you could send up some additional hangers?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungathumela amanye ama-hangers?

Would it be possible to get a couple extra hangers sent up?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuthi kuthunyelwe ama-hangers ambalwa?

I need a few more hangers, can they be brought up please?

Ngidinga ezinye iziphanyeko ezimbalwa, ngicela zilethwe?

Could I have some extra hangers sent upstairs?

Ngicela ama-hangers engeziwe athunyelwe phezulu?

I'd prefer twin beds rather than a king

Ngingathanda imibhede engamawele kunenkosi

I would like to have two single beds instead of one big bed.

Ngingathanda ukuba nemibhede emibili eyodwa esikhundleni sombhede owodwa omkhulu.

Can I get separate twin beds instead of a king-sized bed?

Ngingathola imibhede engamawele ehlukene esikhundleni sombhede olingana inkosi?

Could we arrange for two singles instead of the queen or king?

Singakwazi yini ukuhlela izingoma ezimbili ezingashadile esikhundleni sendlovukazi noma inkosi?

Would it be possible to switch to two twins instead of the large bed?

Ungakwazi yini ukushintshela kumawele amabili esikhundleni sombhede omkhulu?

I prefer two standard beds rather than one king-size bed.

Ngincamela imibhede emibili ejwayelekile kunombhede owodwa olingana nenkosi.

Is there a corporate rate available?

Ingabe likhona inani lebhizinisi elitholakalayo?

Do you have a business discount?

Ingabe unaso isaphulelo sebhizinisi?

Can I get a corporate price?

Ngingathola inani lebhizinisi?

Is there a special rate for companies?

Ingabe likhona inani elikhethekile lezinkampani?

Do you offer any discounts for businesses?

Ingabe unikeza noma yiziphi izaphulelo zamabhizinisi?

Are corporate rates applicable here?

Ingabe amanani ezinkampani ayasebenza lapha?

Could you recommend a tour operator?

Ungakwazi ukusikisela umqhubi wokuvakasha?

Do you know any good tour operators around here?

Ingabe kukhona obaziyo opharetha bezokuvakasha abahle lapha?

Can you suggest a reputable tour company?

Ungakwazi yini ukuphakamisa inkampani yokuvakasha ehloniphekile?

I'm looking for a reliable tour guide; do you have any recommendations?

Ngifuna umhlahlandlela wokuvakasha othembekile; unazo izincomo?

Would you happen to know a trustworthy tour operator nearby?

Ungakwazi yini ukumazi osebenza ngokuvakasha othembekile eduze?

Could you point me towards a good tour agency?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba ku-ejensi yokuvakasha enhle?

I'd like to leave a key for my guest at the front desk

Ngingathanda ukushiyela isivakashi sami ukhiye etafuleni elingaphambili

Can you hold onto a key for my guest?

Ungakwazi ukubambela isivakashi sami ukhiye?

Could someone keep a key for my visitor please?

Ngicela umuntu ongagcinela isivakashi sami ukhiye?

Would it be possible for the reception to store a key for my friend?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthi indawo yokwamukela izivakashi igcinele umngane wami ukhiye?

May I ask the front desk to look after a key for my guest?

Ngicela ideski elingaphambili ukuthi libheke ukhiye wesivakashi sami?

I need to leave a key with reception for my friend who is coming.

Ngidinga ukushiyela umngane wami ozayo ukhiye nokwamukela.

I'd like to speak with the concierge about a private excursion

Ngingathanda ukukhuluma ne-concierge mayelana nohambo oluyimfihlo

I want to talk to the concierge about organizing a private tour.

Ngifuna ukukhuluma ne-concierge mayelana nokuhlela ukuvakasha kwangasese.

Could I have a word with the concierge regarding a personal outing?

Ngicela ukukhuluma nonogada mayelana nohambo lomuntu siqu?

Can I speak to the concierge about setting up a private trip?

Ngingakwazi ukukhuluma ne-concierge mayelana nokumisa uhambo lwangasese?

I need to discuss arranging a private excursion with the concierge.

Ngidinga ukuxoxa ngokuhlela uhambo oluyimfihlo nonogada.

May I see the concierge for help booking a private tour?

Ngingakwazi ukubona i-concierge ukuze ngithole usizo lokubhukha ukuvakasha kwangasese?

Could you discreetly send up a bottle of champagne?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthumela ibhodlela le-champagne ngobuhlakani?

Can you quietly send up a bottle of champagne?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthumela ibhodlela le-champagne buthule?

Could you subtly send up a bottle of champagne?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthumela ibhodlela le-champagne ngobuqili?

Would it be possible to send up a bottle of champagne without drawing attention?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuthumela ibhodlela le-champagne ngaphandle kokudonsa ukunaka?

Could you sneakily send up a bottle of champagne?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthumela ibhodlela le-champagne ngokunyenya?

Could you discretely send up a bottle of champagne?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthumela ibhodlela le-champagne ngokuyimfihlo?

I'd appreciate if housekeeping skipped my room today

Ngingajabula uma ukunakekelwa kwendlu kweqa ikamelo lami namuhla

Could you skip cleaning my room today? Please.

Ungakwazi ukweqa ukuhlanza igumbi lami namuhla? Ngiyacela.

Would it be possible to have my room unserviced today?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthi igumbi lami lingaseviwe namuhla?

Can I ask for my room not to be cleaned today, please?

Ngicela, ikamelo lami lingahlanzwa namuhla?

Is it okay if housekeeping doesn’t clean my room today?

Kulungile uma ukugcinwa kwendlu kungahlanzi igumbi lami namuhla?

I was wondering if you could leave my room undisturbed by housekeeping today.

Bengizibuza ukuthi ungaphuma yini ekamelweni lami ungaphazanyiswa ukugcinwa endlini namuhla.

I'd like to settle the bill in advance, if possible

Ngingathanda ukukhokha isikweletu kusenesikhathi, uma kungenzeka

If it's okay, I'd prefer to pay the bill now.

Uma kulungile, ngingancamela ukukhokha isikweletu manje.

Could we clear the bill upfront, please?

Ngicela, sisule ibhili ngaphambili?

Is it alright if I take care of the payment beforehand?

Ingabe kulungile uma nginakekela inkokhelo kusengaphambili?

I was wondering if I could settle my tab early.

Bengizibuza ukuthi ngingakwazi yini ukulungisa ithebhu yami kusenesikhathi.

Can I arrange to cover the bill in advance?

Ngingakwazi yini ukuhlela ukukhokhela isikweletu kusenesikhathi?

Could you upgrade us to a south-facing suite?

Ungakwazi ukusithuthukisela ku-suite ebheke eningizimu?

Can you move us to a south-facing suite?

Ungakwazi ukusiyisa endaweni ebheke eningizimu?

Would it be possible to get us a south-facing suite instead?

Ingabe singakwazi ukusitholela indawo ebheke eningizimu?

Do you think you could switch our room to a south-facing suite?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungashintsha igumbi lethu libe yisuite ebheke eningizimu?

Is it feasible to upgrade us to a south-facing suite?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukusithuthukisela endaweni ebheke eningizimu?

Could we please have a south-facing suite?

Ngicela indawo ebheke eningizimu?

Could the room temperature be set to 21 degrees?

Ingabe izinga lokushisa legumbi lingasethwa libe kuma-degree angu-21?

Can you set the room temperature to 21 degrees?

Ungakwazi yini ukusetha izinga lokushisa legumbi libe kuma-degree angu-21?

Is it possible to adjust the room temperature to 21 degrees?

Kungenzeka yini ukulungisa izinga lokushisa lekamelo libe ngama-degree angu-21?

Would it be possible to have the room temperature at 21 degrees?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuthi izinga lokushisa legumbi libe ngama-degree angu-21?

Can we please adjust the room temperature to 21 degrees?

Sicela silungise izinga lokushisa legumbi libe ngamadigri angu-21?

Could you change the room temperature setting to 21 degrees?

Ungakwazi yini ukushintsha ukulungiselelwa kwezinga lokushisa kwegumbi libe ngamadigri angu-21?

Is your spa accepting walk-in appointments today?

Ingabe i-spa yakho iyakwamukela izikhathi zokungena namuhla?

Do you have any walk-in slots available at your spa today?

Ingabe unazo izindawo zokungena ezitholakala endaweni yakho ye-spa namuhla?

Can I just drop in for a spa treatment today?

Ngingakwazi ukungena nje ukuze ngithole ukwelashwa kwe-spa namuhla?

Are you taking guests without reservations today?

Ingabe uthatha izivakashi ngaphandle kokubhukha namuhla?

Is it possible to get a last-minute appointment at the spa today?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuthola i-aphoyintimenti yomzuzu wokugcina endaweni ye-spa namuhla?

Can I come by for a spa service without booking ahead?

Ngingathola isevisi ye-spa ngaphandle kokubhuka kusengaphambili?

Would it be possible to dine in the suite tonight?

Ungakwazi yini ukudla e-suite kusihlwa?

Is it okay if we have dinner in the room tonight?

Ingabe kulungile uma sinesidlo sakusihlwa ekamelweni namhlanje ebusuku?

Can we arrange for a meal to be brought up to our suite this evening?

Singakwazi yini ukuhlela ukudla okuzolethwa ehholo lethu kusihlwa?

Could you help us get some food delivered to our suite tonight, please?

Ungasisiza ukuthi silethe ukudla endlini yethu namuhla kusihlwa, sicela?

Is there any chance of having dinner served in our room instead of going out?

Ingabe akhona amathuba okuba nesidlo sakusihlwa siphakelwe ekamelweni lethu esikhundleni sokuphuma?

Would it be possible to order room service for tonight’s dinner?

Ungakwazi yini uku-oda inkonzo yasekamelweni yesidlo sakusihlwa sanamuhla?

I'd be grateful if you could arrange a late checkout

Ngingabonga uma ungahlela ukuphuma sekwephuzile

Could you help me with a late checkout?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngokuphuma sekwephuzile?

It would mean a lot to me if you could extend my checkout time.

Kungasho lukhulu kimi uma ungangeza isikhathi sami sokuphuma.

Would it be possible to have a late checkout arranged for me?

Ngingakwazi ukuhlelelwa ukuphuma sekwephuzile?

Can I ask for a late checkout, please?

Ngicela, ukukhokhelwa sekwephuzile?

I was hoping you could assist with arranging a later checkout.

Bengithemba ukuthi ungasiza ngokuhlela ukuphuma ngokuhamba kwesikhathi.

Could we have the in-room dining menu, please?

Sicela, singaba nemenyu yokudlela yasendlini?

Can we get the room service menu, please?

Ngicela, imenyu yesevisi yegumbi?

Do you have the menu for room service here?

Ingabe unayo imenyu yesevisi yegumbi lapha?

May I see the in-room dining menu, please?

Ngicela, ukubona imenyu yokudlela yasendlini?

Could you bring us the room service menu, please?

Ngicela, usilethele imenyu yesevisi yegumbi?

Would it be possible to have the in-room dining menu?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuba nemenyu yokudlela yasendlini?

🚕Transport385 phrases

Taxis, trains, buses, getting around.

Taxi

Itekisi

cab

ikhab

taxicab

itekisi

hack

Hack

gypsy cab

i-gypsy cab

radio car

imoto yomsakazo

Train

Isitimela

railway

ujantshi

tram

ithilamu

the train

isitimela

by rail

ngesitimela

on the tracks

emikhondweni

Bus

Ibhasi

coach

umqeqeshi

public transportation

ezokuthutha zomphakathi

motor bus

ibhasi lemoto

city coach

umqeqeshi wedolobha

shuttle bus

ibhasi lokuhamba

Subway

Indlela ehamba ngaphansi

metro

idolobha

underground

ngaphansi komhlaba

tube

ithubhu

train system underground

uhlelo lwesitimela ngaphansi komhlaba

subterranean railway

ujantshi ongaphansi komhlaba

Metro

IMetro

subway

umzila ongaphansi komhlaba

train station

isiteshi sesitimela

urban railway

ujantshi wasemadolobheni

Tram

Ithilamu

tramcar

i-tramcar

trolley

inqola

streetcar

imoto yomgwaqo

electric street railway

kagesi emgwaqweni ujantshi

railway car

imoto kaloliwe

Bus stop

Isitobhi sebhasi

bus station

isiteshi sebhasi

stop for buses

yima amabhasi

place for buses to stop

indawo yokuma amabhasi

where buses pull over

lapho amabhasi ahamba khona

buses come here

amabhasi woza lapha

Train station

Isiteshi sesitimela

railway station

isiteshi sesitimela

station for trains

esiteshini sezitimela

place where trains stop

indawo lapho izitimela zima khona

train depot

idepho yesitimela

trains’ stopping point

indawo yokuma yezitimela

Airport

Isikhumulo sezindiza

Air terminal

Itheminali yomoya

Flight hub

Ihabhu yendiza

Aviation center

Isikhungo sezindiza

Travel portal

Ingosi yokuvakasha

Skyport

I-Skyport

Platform

Inkundla

concourse

umhlangano

departure level

izinga lokusuka

boarding area

indawo yokugibela

train deck

indawo yesitimela

floor for tracks

phansi amathrekhi

Gate

Isango

entrance

Ukungena

entryway

indlela yokungena

door

umnyango

access point

indawo yokufinyelela

exit gate

phuma esangweni

One ticket

Ithikithi elilodwa

a single ticket

ithikithi elilodwa

just one ticket please

Ngicela ithikithi elilodwa nje

could I have one ticket?

ngingalithola ithikithi elilodwa?

one, please

eyodwa, ngicela

I need a ticket, please

Ngicela, ithikithi

Two tickets

Amathikithi amabili

I'd like two tickets please.

Ngicela amathikithi amabili.

Could I get two tickets?

Ngingathola amathikithi amabili?

Can I have two tickets?

Ngingathola amathikithi amabili?

Please give me two tickets.

Ngicela unginike amathikithi amabili.

I need to buy two tickets.

Ngidinga ukuthenga amathikithi amabili.

Return ticket

Ithikithi lokubuya

Round trip ticket

Ithikithi lokuya nokubuya

Ticket for return journey

Ithikithi lohambo lokubuya

Coming back ticket

Ithikithi elibuyayo

Two-way ticket

Ithikithi lezindlela ezimbili

Ticket to come back with

Ithikithi ozobuya nalo

One way

Indlela eyodwa

A single way

Indlela eyodwa

Just one route

Umzila owodwa nje

The only path

Indlela kuphela

One method

Indlela eyodwa

Sole option

Inketho eyodwa

Stop here please

Ngicela, ume lapha

Please stop here

Ngicela ume lapha

Could you pull over here?

Ungakwazi ukudonsa lapha?

Can we stop here?

Singama lapha?

Would it be okay to stop here?

Kungaba kuhle ukuma lapha?

Can you pull up here?

Ungakwazi ukukhuphukela lapha?

Next stop

Isitobhi esilandelayo

Upcoming stop

Isitobhi esizayo

The next station

Isiteshi esilandelayo

Coming up next

Okulandelayo

Stopping there next

Ima lapho ngokulandelayo

At the following stop

Esitobhini esilandelayo

This is my stop

Lesi isitobhi sami

It's my stop now.

Yisitobhi sami manje.

I need to get off here.

Ngidinga ukwehla lapha.

This is where I'm getting out.

Yilapho engiphuma khona.

Time for me to leave the bus.

Isikhathi sokuthi ngishiye ibhasi.

Here is where I should exit.

Nakhu lapho okufanele ngiphume khona.

Driver

Umshayeli

the driver

umshayeli

chauffeur

umshayeli

steersman

umqondisi

wheelman

umuntu ohamba ngamasondo

How much to...

Kungakanani uku...

How much is it for...

Yimalini ye...

What's the cost of...

Zithini izindleko ze...

Could you tell me the price of...

Ngicela ungitshele inani le...

How do I pay for...

Ngiyikhokhela kanjani...

Can you let me know how much...

Ungangazisa ukuthi yimalini...

One ticket to the airport, please

Ngicela, ithikithi elilodwa lokuya esikhumulweni sezindiza

Can I get a ticket to the airport?

Ngingalithola ithikithi lokuya esikhumulweni sezindiza?

I need a ticket for the airport.

Ngidinga ithikithi lesikhumulo sezindiza.

Could you sell me an airport ticket?

Ungakwazi ukungithengisela ithikithi lesikhumulo sezindiza?

Please give me a ticket to the airport.

Ngicela unginike ithikithi lokuya esikhumulweni sezindiza.

Do you have a ticket to the airport?

Ingabe unalo ithikithi lokuya esikhumulweni sezindiza?

When does the next train leave?

Sihamba nini isitimela esilandelayo?

What time is the next train departing?

Sisuka ngasiphi isikhathi isitimela esilandelayo?

Could you tell me when the next train leaves?

Ngicela ungitshele uma isitimela esilandelayo sihamba?

When's the next train scheduled to depart?

Sihlelelwe ukuhamba nini isitimela esilandelayo?

Do you know what time the next train goes out?

Uyazi ukuthi isitimela esilandelayo siphuma ngasiphi isikhathi?

Can you let me know when I can catch the next train?

Ungangazisa ukuthi ngingasibamba nini isitimela esilandelayo?

What platform is it on?

Ikuyiphi inkundla?

Which platform does my train leave from?

Isitimela sami sisuka kuyiphi inkundla?

Can you tell me which platform I need to go to?

Ungangitshela ukuthi iyiphi inkundla okufanele ngiye kuyo?

Could you please let me know what platform my train departs from?

Ngicela ungazise ukuthi isitimela sami sisuka kuyiphi inkundla?

On which platform should I be for my train?

Iyiphi inkundla okufanele ngibe kuyo yesitimela sami?

Could you point out the platform number for my train, please?

Ngicela, inombolo yesikhulumi yesitimela sami?

Is this the right train for Paris?

Ingabe lesi yisitimela esilungile sase-Paris?

Are we on the correct train to Paris?

Ingabe sikusitimela esilungile esiya e-Paris?

Do I have the right train to get to Paris?

Ingabe nginesitimela esilungile sokuya e-Paris?

Am I on the proper train headed to Paris?

Ingabe ngisesitimela esifanele esilibangise eParis?

Is this train going to Paris, please?

Ngicela, lesi sitimela siya e-Paris?

Could you tell me if this is the train for Paris?

Ungangitshela ukuthi lesi yisitimela saseParis?

Does this bus go to the city center?

Ingabe leli bhasi liya enkabeni yedolobha?

Is this bus headed to the city center?

Ingabe leli bhasi liya enkabeni yedolobha?

Does this bus head towards the city center?

Ingabe leli bhasi liya ngasenkabeni yedolobha?

Is this the bus that goes to the city center?

Ingabe leli yibhasi eliya enkabeni yedolobha?

Does this bus stop at the city centre?

Ingabe leli bhasi liyama enkabeni yedolobha?

Does this bus run to the city center?

Ingabe leli bhasi liyahamba liya enkabeni yedolobha?

How long is the journey?

Lude kangakanani uhambo?

How far is it to our destination?

Kukude kangakanani lapho siya khona?

What's the length of the trip?

Bungakanani ubude bohambo?

How long will the ride take?

Kuzothatha isikhathi esingakanani ukugibela?

Can you tell me how far we're going?

Ungangitshela ukuthi siya kude kangakanani?

How much time should I allow for travel?

Singakanani isikhathi okufanele ngisivumele sohambo?

How many stops?

Zingaki izitobhi?

How far is it in terms of stops?

Kukude kangakanani ngokwezitobhi?

Can you tell me how many stops that is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi zingaki izitobhi?

How long would that be in number of stops?

Kungaba isikhathi esingakanani lokho ngenani lokuma?

Could you let me know the number of stops?

Ungakwazi ukungazisa inombolo yezitobhi?

How many stations until we reach our destination?

Zingaki iziteshi size sifike lapho siya khona?

Where do I change?

Ngishintshe kuphi?

Where can I switch?

Ngingashintsha kuphi?

Where should I change?

Kufanele ngishintshe kuphi?

Could you tell me where to swap?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ngishintshe kuphi?

Which station is for changing trains?

Isiphi isiteshi esokushintsha izitimela?

Can you point out where to transfer?

Ungakwazi ukukhomba ukuthi uzodlulisela kuphi?

I need to get off here

Ngidinga ukwehla lapha

I have to get off here

Kumele ngehle lapha

Can I get off at this stop?

Ngingehla kulesi sitobhi?

Could you let me know when we arrive?

Ungangazisa uma sifika?

It's my stop; could you tell me when we should get off?

Yisitobhi sami; ungangitshela ukuthi sehle nini?

I need to exit the vehicle here

Ngidinga ukuphuma lapha emotweni

Can you tell me when we get there?

Ungangitshela uma sifika lapho?

Would you mind letting me know when we arrive?

Ungangazisa uma sifika?

Could you inform me when we reach our destination?

Ungangazisa uma sifika lapho siya khona?

When do we arrive? Could you let me know?

Sifika nini? Ungangazisa?

Is there a direct train?

Ingabe sikhona isitimela esiqondile?

Is there a train that goes straight to my destination?

Ingabe sikhona isitimela esiqonda ngqo lapho ngiya khona?

Do you have any non-stop trains available?

Ingabe unazo izitimela ezingami ezitholakalayo?

Can I take a direct train to where I need to go?

Ngingakwazi ukuthatha isitimela esiqondile siye lapho ngidinga ukuya khona?

Is it possible to catch a train that doesn’t make stops?

Kungenzeka yini ukubamba isitimela esingami?

Are there any trains that don’t stop along the way?

Ingabe zikhona izitimela ezingami endleleni?

Is there a return ticket discount?

Ingabe sikhona isaphulelo sethikithi lokubuya?

Do they offer any discounts for return tickets?

Ingabe banikeza noma yiziphi izaphulelo zamathikithi okubuya?

Is it possible to get a discount on round-trip tickets?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuthola isaphulelo kumathikithi okuya nokubuya?

Can I get a cheaper rate if I buy a return ticket?

Ngingathola inani elishibhile uma ngithenga ithikithi lokubuya?

Are there any deals available for return tickets?

Ingabe akhona amadili atholakalayo amathikithi okubuya?

Would I be able to save money by purchasing a return ticket?

Ngingakwazi yini ukonga imali ngokuthenga ithikithi lokubuya?

Where can I rent a car?

Ngingayiqasha kuphi imoto?

Can you tell me where I can rent a car?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ngingayiqasha kuphi imoto?

Do you know where there's a place to rent cars nearby?

Uyazi ukuthi kukhona indawo yokuqasha izimoto eduze?

I'm looking for somewhere to get a rental car.

Ngibheka lapho ngingathola khona imoto eqashisayo.

Could you point me toward a car rental service?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba kusevisi yokuqasha imoto?

Is there a car hire place around here?

Ingabe ikhona indawo yokuqasha imoto lapha?

I'd like to book a taxi

Ngingathanda ukubhuka itekisi

Can I arrange for a taxi?

Ngingakwazi ukuhlela itekisi?

Could I get a taxi arranged?

Ngingakwazi ukuhlela itekisi?

I need to call a cab, please.

Ngicela, ngishayele itekisi.

Do you have a taxi service here?

Ingabe unayo isevisi yamatekisi lapha?

I want to order a taxi, please.

Ngicela, uku-oda itekisi.

Could you take me to this address?

Ungakwazi ukungiyisa kuleli kheli?

Can you drive me to this address?

Ungakwazi ukungiyisa kuleli kheli?

Would you mind taking me to this address?

Ungathanda ukungiyisa kuleli kheli?

Could you please bring me to this address?

Ngicela ungilethe kuleli kheli?

Take me to this address, please.

Ngicela, ungiyise kuleli kheli.

Can you transport me to this address?

Ungakwazi ukungiyisa kuleli kheli?

Could you wait here for a moment?

Ungakwazi ukulinda lapha isikhashana?

Can you stay here for a minute?

Ungakwazi ukuhlala lapha umzuzu?

Would you mind waiting here for now?

Ungathanda ukulinda lapha okwamanje?

Do you think you could hold here for a second?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungabamba lapha umzuzwana?

Could I ask you to wait here briefly?

Ngingakucela ukuthi ulinde lapha kafushane?

Would it be possible for me to keep you here momentarily?

Ngingakwazi yini ukukugcina lapha okwesikhashana?

Use the meter, please

Sicela usebenzise imitha

Could you use the meter, please?

Ngicela, usebenzise imitha?

Can we use the meter, please?

Sicela, singasebenzisa imitha?

Would it be possible to use the meter, please?

Ngicela, ukusebenzisa imitha?

Please could I use the meter?

Ngicela ngisebenzise imitha?

May I use the meter, please?

Ngicela, ngisebenzise imitha?

How long until we arrive?

Kuze kube nini sifika?

When do we get there?

Sifika nini lapho?

How much longer till we arrive?

Kuyoze kube nini sifika?

Do you know when we'll be there?

Uyazi ukuthi sizoba nini lapho?

Got a clue how soon we’ll arrive?

Uthole umkhondo ukuthi sizofika ngokushesha kangakanani?

Any idea when we’ll reach our destination?

Ukhona yini umbono wokuthi sizofika nini lapho siya khona?

Do you accept credit cards?

Ingabe niyawamukela amakhadi wesikweletu?

Do you take credit cards?

Uyawathatha amakhadi esikweletu?

Can I pay with a credit card here?

Ngingakwazi ukukhokha ngekhadi lesikweletu lapha?

Is it possible to use a credit card?

Kungenzeka yini ukusebenzisa ikhadi lesikweletu?

Do you guys accept credit cards?

Ingabe nina niyawamukela amakhadi esikweletu?

Can credit cards be used for payment?

Ingabe amakhadi esikweletu angasetshenziselwa ukukhokha?

Could we take the scenic route?

Singakwazi ukuthatha umzila we-scenic?

Is it possible to go on the scenic route?

Kungenzeka yini ukuhamba emzileni we-scenic?

Can we take a more picturesque path?

Singakwazi ukuthatha indlela ebukekayo kakhulu?

Would you mind if we went through the scenic area?

Ubungakhathazeka uma sidlula endaweni ebukekayo?

Shall we opt for the scenic road instead?

Ingabe kufanele sikhethe umgwaqo we-scenic?

Can we detour for some beautiful views?

Ingabe singaphambuka ukuze sithole ukubukwa okuhle?

I'd like a window seat in a quiet car, please

Ngicela, isihlalo sefasitela emotweni ethulile

Could I have a window seat in a calm carriage, please?

Ngicela, isihlalo sefasitela enqoleni ezolile?

Can I get a window seat in a quieter compartment, please?

Ngicela, isihlalo sefasitela endaweni ethulile?

May I request a window seat in a peaceful cabin, please?

Ngicela, isihlalo sefasitela endlini encane enokuthula?

Would you mind giving me a window seat in a still coach, please?

Ngicela, unginikeze isihlalo sewindi kumqeqeshi omile?

Could I kindly ask for a window seat in a tranquil car, please?

Ngicela ngomusa isihlalo sefasitela emotweni epholile?

Is there a luggage limit on this train?

Ingabe kukhona umkhawulo wemithwalo kulesi sitimela?

Do I need to worry about a weight limit for my bags on this train?

Ingabe ngidinga ukukhathazeka ngomkhawulo wesisindo wezikhwama zami kulesi sitimela?

Is there a restriction on how much luggage I can bring on the train?

Ingabe kukhona ukuvinjelwa kokuthi mingakanani imithwalo engingayiletha esitimeleni?

Are there limits to the amount of baggage allowed on this train ride?

Ingabe ikhona imikhawulo enanini lomthwalo ovunyelwe kulokhu kugibela isitimela?

Can you tell me if there's a maximum weight or size for luggage on this train?

Ungangitshela uma kunesisindo esiphezulu noma usayizi womthwalo kulesi sitimela?

Is there a specific weight limit for luggage that I should be aware of for this train?

Ingabe kukhona umkhawulo wesisindo othize wemithwalo okufanele ngiwazi ngalesi sitimela?

Could I store my luggage somewhere?

Ngingakwazi ukugcina umthwalo wami ndawana thize?

Is it possible to leave my bags here?

Kungenzeka yini ukushiya izikhwama zami lapha?

Can I keep my baggage stored around here?

Ngingakwazi ukugcina umthwalo wami ugcinwe lapha?

Would it be alright if I left my suitcases somewhere?

Kungalunga uma ngishiya amapotimende ami ndawana thize?

Do you have a place where I can store my luggage?

Ingabe unayo indawo engingagcina kuyo imithwalo yami?

Is there any spot available for me to keep my bags?

Ingabe ikhona indawo etholakalayo ukuze ngigcine izikhwama zami?

I'd like to upgrade to business class

Ngingathanda ukuthuthukela esigabeni sebhizinisi

Can I get an upgrade to business class?

Ngingathola ukuthuthukela ekilasini lebhizinisi?

Could I move up to business class, please?

Ngicela, ngikhuphukele ekilasini lebhizinisi?

I was wondering if it's possible to switch to business class.

Bengizibuza ukuthi kungenzeka yini ukushintshela esigabeni sebhizinisi.

Is there any chance I could be upgraded to business class?

Ingabe akhona amathuba okuthi ngithuthukele esigabeni sebhizinisi?

Do you think you can help me upgrade to business class?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungangisiza ngithuthukele esigabeni sebhizinisi?

Is there a faster route?

Ingabe ukhona umzila osheshayo?

Is there another way that's quicker?

Ingabe ikhona enye indlela esheshayo?

Do you know of a faster path?

Ingabe uyayazi indlela esheshayo?

Can you suggest a quicker route?

Ungakwazi yini ukuphakamisa umzila osheshayo?

Is there any other fast way to go?

Ingabe ikhona enye indlela esheshayo yokuhamba?

Do you happen to know a speedier option?

Ingabe uyayazi inketho esheshayo?

Could we avoid the toll road?

Ingabe singawugwema umgwaqo okhokhelwayo?

Can we take a route without tolls?

Singakwazi ukuthatha umzila ngaphandle kwama-tolls?

Is there another way to go that doesn’t have tolls?

Ingabe ikhona enye indlela yokuhamba engenawo ama-tolls?

Would it be possible to steer clear of the toll road?

Kungenzeka yini ukuqhela emgwaqeni okhokhelwayo?

Do you know a free route we could use instead?

Uyawazi umzila wamahhala esingawusebenzisa esikhundleni salokho?

Can we find an alternative to the toll road?

Singayithola enye indlela yomgwaqo okhokhelwayo?

Is there a high-speed train option?

Ingabe ikhona inketho yesitimela esinesivinini esiphezulu?

Is it possible to take a high-speed train?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthatha isitimela esinesivinini esiphezulu?

Can I catch a high-speed train?

Ngingakwazi ukubamba isitimela esinesivinini esiphezulu?

Do you know if there's a high-speed train available?

Uyazi ukuthi sikhona yini isitimela esinesivinini esiphezulu esitholakalayo?

Are there any high-speed trains running?

Ingabe zikhona izitimela ezihamba ngesivinini esiphezulu ezisebenzayo?

Is a high-speed train an option for me?

Ingabe isitimela esinesivinini esiphezulu siyinketho kimi?

What's the cheapest way to get there?

Iyiphi indlela eshibhe kakhulu yokufika lapho?

How can I get there on the cheap?

Ngingafika kanjani lapho ngenani eliphansi?

What’s the most affordable route to take?

Imuphi umzila othengeka kakhulu ongawuthatha?

Can you tell me the least expensive method to get there?

Ungangitshela indlela engabizi kakhulu yokufika lapho?

Is there a budget-friendly way to reach that place?

Ingabe ikhona indlela evumelana nesabelomali yokufinyelela kuleyo ndawo?

What's the best value option for getting there?

Iyiphi inketho yenani elingcono kakhulu lokufika lapho?

Could you call ahead to confirm the booking?

Ungakwazi yini ukushayela ukuze uqinisekise ukubhukha?

Can I ask you to give them a call to make sure the reservation is still there?

Ngingacela ukuthi ubashayele ukuze uqinisekise ukuthi ukubhuka kusekhona?

Would it be possible for me to have you check if the booking is confirmed?

Ngingakwazi yini ukuthi ngihlole ukuthi ukubhukha kuqinisekisiwe?

May I please get you to verify our reservation by giving them a call?

Ngicela ukuthi uqinisekise ukubhukha kwethu ngokubashayela ucingo?

Do you mind confirming our reservation with a quick phone call beforehand?

Ingabe ukhathazekile ngokuqinisekisa ukubhukha kwethu ngocingo olusheshayo ngaphambili?

Could you give them a ring to double-check that everything is set?

Ungakwazi yini ukubanikeza indandatho ukuze bahlole kabili ukuthi yonke into isethiwe?

How frequent are the buses on this route?

Avamisile kangakanani amabhasi kulo mzila?

How often do the buses come on this route?

Amabhasi eza kangaki kulo mzila?

What's the bus frequency for this route?

Ithini imvamisa yebhasi yalo mzila?

How many times does a bus pass by here in an hour?

Ibhasi lidlula kangaki lapha ngehora?

Can you tell me how frequently buses run on this line?

Ungangitshela ukuthi amabhasi ahamba kangaki kulo mzila?

How often is there a bus that goes by?

Kukangaki kunebhasi elidlulayo?

Is there a night train to Berlin?

Ingabe sikhona isitimela sasebusuku esiya eBerlin?

Is it possible to catch a night train to Berlin?

Kungenzeka yini ukubamba isitimela sasebusuku ukuya eBerlin?

Can I take a night train to Berlin?

Ngingakwazi ukuthatha isitimela sasebusuku ngiya eBerlin?

Do night trains go to Berlin?

Ingabe izitimela zasebusuku ziya eBerlin?

Are there any night trains heading to Berlin?

Ingabe zikhona izitimela zasebusuku eziya eBerlin?

Is there a nighttime train I can take to Berlin?

Ingabe sikhona isitimela sasebusuku engingasithatha ngiya eBerlin?

I'd like to change my booking to tomorrow

Ngingathanda ukushintsha ukubhuka kwami kube kusasa

Can I switch my reservation to tomorrow?

Ngingakwazi ukushintsha ukubhukha kwami kube kusasa?

Could you move my booking to tomorrow for me?

Ungakwazi ukungihambisela ukubhuka kwami kusasa?

I need to reschedule my booking to tomorrow.

Ngidinga ukuhlela kabusha ukubhukha kwami kube kusasa.

Is it possible to rearrange my reservation for tomorrow?

Ingabe ngiyakwazi ukuhlela kabusha ukubhukha kwami kwakusasa?

Could you change my booking to tomorrow, please?

Ngicela, ukushintshela ukubhuka kwami kube kusasa?

Could you recommend a reliable taxi company?

Ungakwazi ukusikisela inkampani yamatekisi ethembekile?

Can you suggest a good taxi service?

Ungakwazi yini ukuphakamisa isevisi yamatekisi enhle?

Do you know of any trustworthy taxi companies around here?

Ingabe uyazazi izinkampani zamatekisi ezithembekile endaweni yalapha?

Would you happen to know which taxis are dependable in this area?

Ungazi ukuthi yimaphi amatekisi athembekile kule ndawo?

Could you point me toward a reputable taxi firm, please?

Ngicela, ungikhomba enkampanini yamatekisi enedumela elihle?

Do you have any recommendations for reliable cab services?

Ingabe unazo izincomo zamasevisi athembekile ekhebhu?

Is the metro running on schedule?

Ingabe i-metro iyasebenza ngesikhathi?

Is the subway on time right now?

Ingabe isitimela esingaphansi komhlaba sisesikhathini khona manje?

Are the trains running according to schedule?

Ingabe izitimela zihamba ngokweshejuli?

Is the underground system operating normally today?

Ingabe isistimu engaphansi komhlaba isebenza ngokujwayelekile namuhla?

Are there any delays on the metro at the moment?

Ingabe kukhona ukubambezeleka ku-metro okwamanje?

Is the train service sticking to its timetable?

Ingabe isevisi yesitimela inamathela kuhlelo layo lezikhathi?

Is there a strike affecting trains today?

Ingabe sikhona isiteleka esithinta izitimela namuhla?

Are there any train strikes happening today?

Ingabe zikhona iziteleka zezitimela ezenzeka namuhla?

Is there a train strike going on right now?

Ingabe sikhona isiteleka sesitimela okwamanje?

Do I need to worry about train strikes today?

Ingabe ngidinga ukukhathazeka ngeziteleka zezitimela namuhla?

Are the trains running normally today or is there a strike?

Ingabe izitimela zigijima ngokujwayelekile namuhla noma kukhona isiteleka?

Could you tell me if there's a strike impacting the trains today?

Ngicela ungitshele uma kunesiteleka esithinta izitimela namuhla?

Could we take the back roads to avoid traffic?

Singakwazi yini ukuthatha imigwaqo engemuva ukuze sigweme isiminyaminya?

Can we go through some smaller streets to miss the traffic?

Ingabe singadlula emigwaqweni emincane ukuze sigeje isiminyaminya?

Is it possible to use secondary roads instead of highways to dodge traffic?

Kungenzeka yini ukusebenzisa imigwaqo yesibili esikhundleni semigwaqo emikhulu ukuze ugweme ukuhamba kwezimoto?

Would you mind taking us on a less busy route to avoid the jams?

Ungathanda ukusihambisa emzileni ongamatasa kakhulu ukuze ugweme ukuminyana?

Could we opt for side streets rather than main roads to skip the congestion?

Singakwazi yini ukukhetha imigwaqo eseceleni kunemigwaqo emikhulu ukuze seqe isiminyaminya?

Might it be feasible to take back ways to steer clear of heavy traffic?

Kungenzeka yini ukubuyisela emuva izindlela zokugwema isiminyaminya?

I'd appreciate a smoother ride — I'm prone to motion sickness

Ngingakujabulela ukugibela okushelelayo - ngijwayele ukugula ngokunyakaza

Could you give me a less bumpy ride? I get car sick easily.

Ungakwazi ukungigibelisa kanzima? Ngigula kalula imoto.

Can we have a smoother journey? I’m really sensitive to motion sickness.

Singaba nohambo olushelelayo? Ngiyazwela kakhulu ekuguleni kokunyakaza.

Would it be possible to have a more comfortable ride? I tend to feel queasy when things are too rough.

Kungenzeka yini ukuba nokugibela okunethezekile? Ngivame ukuzizwa ngikhululekile lapho izinto zinzima kakhulu.

Please could the ride be a bit gentler? Motion sickness is an issue for me.

Ngicela ukugibela kube mnene? Isifo sokunyakaza siyinkinga kimi.

Could you drive a little more smoothly? I'm pretty susceptible to motion sickness.

Ungakwazi ukushayela ngokushelela kakhudlwana? Ngingenwa kalula yisifo sokunyakaza.

Could you confirm the platform change at Lyon?

Ungakwazi yini ukuqinisekisa ukuguqulwa kwesikhulumi e-Lyon?

Can you check if there's a platform change in Lyon?

Ungakwazi yini ukuhlola ukuthi lukhona yini ushintsho lweplatifomu e-Lyon?

Could you tell me if there’s a platform shift for Lyon?

Ungangitshela uma kukhona ukushintshwa kwesikhulumi seLyon?

Do you know if there’s going to be a platform change in Lyon?

Uyazi ukuthi kuzoba noshintsho lwesikhulumi eLyon?

Is there any information about a platform change for the train to Lyon?

Ingabe lukhona ulwazi mayelana noshintsho lwesikhulumi sesitimela esiya eLyon?

Can I ask if there’s an update on the platform change at Lyon?

Ngingabuza ukuthi ngabe kukhona yini isibuyekezo ekushintsheni kwesikhulumi eLyon?

Is the dining car still serving?

Ingabe imoto yokudlela isasebenza?

Are they still serving in the dining car?

Ingabe basakhonza emotweni yokudlela?

Is the dining car open for service right now?

Ingabe imoto yokudlela ivuliwe ukuze isetshenziswe khona manje?

Does the dining car have food available still?

Ingabe imoto yokudlela isekhona ukudla?

Is the dining car still serving meals?

Ingabe imoto yokudlela isaphaka ukudla?

Is there still time to get something from the dining car?

Ingabe sisekhona isikhathi sokuthola okuthile emotweni yokudlela?

Could I book a private compartment for the overnight train?

Ngingakwazi ukubhukha indawo yangasese yesitimela sasebusuku?

Can I reserve a private cabin for the night train?

Ngingakwazi ukugcinela ikhabethe langasese lesitimela sasebusuku?

Is it possible to get a private room for the overnight journey?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthola igumbi langasese lohambo lwasebusuku?

I'd like to book a personal sleeper compartment for tonight's trip.

Ngingathanda ukubhuka indawo yokulala yomuntu siqu ohambweni lwanamuhla kusihlwa.

May I secure a private sleeping area for the overnight train ride?

Ngingakwazi ukuvikela indawo yokulala yangasese ukuze ngigibele isitimela ebusuku?

Could you help me arrange a private berth for the night train?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ukuhlela indawo yokulala yangasese yesitimela sasebusuku?

Could you reserve a sleeper berth for me?

Ungakwazi ukungigcinela indawo yokulala?

Can you book a sleeper cabin for me?

Ungakwazi ukungibhukhela indlu yokulala?

Would it be possible to secure a sleeper compartment for me?

Ngingakwazi ukungitholela indawo yokulala?

Is it okay if you set aside a sleeping berth for me?

Kulungile uma ungibekela indawo yokulala?

Could you hold a sleeper seat for me?

Ungakwazi ukungibambela isihlalo sokulala?

Can you arrange a sleeper accommodation for me?

Ungakwazi ukungihlelela indawo yokulala?

I'd like to upgrade to first class for this leg

Ngingathanda ukuthuthukela ekilasini lokuqala kulo mlenze

Can I get an upgrade to first class for this part of the trip?

Ngingathola ukuthuthukela ekilasini lokuqala kule ngxenye yohambo?

Could I switch to a first-class seat for this flight segment?

Ngingakwazi ukushintshela esihlalweni sesigaba sokuqala sale ngxenye yendiza?

Is it possible to move me up to first class for this leg?

Kungenzeka yini ukunginyusa ngikhuphukele ekilasini lokuqala kulo mlenze?

Would it be okay to upgrade my ticket to first class for this section?

Kungaba kuhle ukuthi ngithuthukise ithikithi lami leklasi lokuqala lalesi sigaba?

I was wondering if you could change my reservation to first class here.

Bengizibuza ukuthi ungakwazi yini ukushintsha ukubhukha kwami kube yikilasi lokuqala lapha.

Is there a chauffeur service available from the hotel?

Ingabe ikhona isevisi yomshayeli etholakala ehhotela?

Can I get information about a chauffeur service from this hotel?

Ngingathola ulwazi mayelana nesevisi yomshayeli kuleli hhotela?

Do you offer chauffeur services here at the hotel?

Ingabe uyawanikeza amasevisi omshayeli lapha ehhotela?

Could you tell me if there’s a chauffeur service that operates from this hotel?

Ungakwazi yini ukungitshela uma ikhona isevisi yomshayeli esebenza kuleli hhotela?

Is it possible to arrange for a chauffeur from the hotel?

Kungenzeka yini ukuhlela umshayeli osuka ehhotela?

Are chauffeurs available to pick up guests from this hotel?

Ingabe abashayeli bamoto bayatholakala ukuze balande izivakashi kuleli hhotela?

Could you arrange a transfer with a child seat?

Ungakwazi yini ukuhlela ukudluliswa kwemali ngesihlalo sengane?

Can you set up a ride with a car seat?

Ungakwazi yini ukusetha ukugibela ngesihlalo semoto?

Is it possible to book a vehicle that has a baby seat?

Kungenzeka yini ukubhuka imoto enesihlalo somntwana?

Could I get a transport arranged with a booster seat?

Ngingakwazi yini ukuthola into yokuhamba ngesihlalo esikhuthazayo?

Would it be possible to organize a car rental with an infant seat?

Kungenzeka yini ukuhlela ukuqashwa kwemoto ngesihlalo sosana?

Can you help me arrange transportation that includes a child restraint?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ukuthi ngihlele izinto zokuhamba ezihlanganisa nokuvimbela izingane?

I'd like to book a hire car with full insurance

Ngingathanda ukubhuka imoto eqashiwe ngomshwalense ogcwele

I'd like to reserve a rental car with comprehensive insurance.

Ngingathanda ukubhukha imoto eqashwayo enomshwalense obanzi.

Could I please arrange for a rental car including full coverage?

Ngicela ungihlelele imoto eqashwayo okuhlanganisa ukukhava okugcwele?

I need to rent a car and get the complete insurance plan, please.

Ngicela, ngiqashe imoto futhi ngithole uhlelo oluphelele lomshwalense.

Can you help me book a car rental that includes full insurance?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngibhukhe ukuqashwa kwemoto okufaka umshwalense ogcwele?

I want to rent a car and make sure it has full insurance coverage.

Ngifuna ukuqasha imoto futhi ngiqinisekise ukuthi inomshwalense ophelele.

🗺️Directions299 phrases

Asking how to get places, reading street signs.

Where is the bathroom?

Ikuphi indawo yokugezela?

Where can I find the restroom?

Ngingayithola kuphi indlu yangasese?

Could you tell me where the bathroom is?

Ngicela ungitshele ukuthi ikuphi indlu yokugezela?

Excuse me, do you know where there's a toilet around here?

Uxolo, uyazi ukuthi kukhona indlu yangasese lapha?

I'm looking for the washroom, could you help?

Ngibheka indlu yokuwasha, ungakwazi ukusiza?

Do you happen to know where the卫生间is?

Ingabe uyazi ukuthi ikuphi i-卫生间?

Where is the train station?

Sikuphi isiteshi sesitimela?

Can you tell me where the train station is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi sikuphi isiteshi sesitimela?

Do you know where I can find the train station?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingasitholaphi isiteshi sesitimela?

Could you please point me in the direction of the train station?

Ngicela ungikhombe indlela yesiteshi sesitimela?

I'm trying to locate the train station, could you help?

Ngizama ukuthola isiteshi sesitimela, ungakwazi ukusiza?

How do I get to the train station?

Ngifika kanjani esiteshini sesitimela?

Where is the bus station?

Sikuphi isiteshi sebhasi?

Can you tell me where I can find the bus station?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ngingasitholaphi isiteshi sebhasi?

Do you know where the nearest bus stop is?

Uyazi ukuthi sikuphi isitobhi sebhasi esiseduze?

Could you point me in the direction of the bus station?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba lapho ngibheke khona esiteshini sebhasi?

I'm looking for the bus station, could you help me out?

Ngibheka isiteshi sebhasi, ungangisiza?

Is there a bus station around here that you could recommend?

Ingabe sikhona isiteshi sebhasi lapha ongasincoma?

Where is the airport?

Sikuphi isikhumulo sezindiza?

How do I get to the airport?

Ngifika kanjani esikhumulweni sezindiza?

Can you tell me the way to the airport?

Ungangitshela indlela eya esikhumulweni sezindiza?

Could you please point me in the direction of the airport?

Ngicela ungikhombe lapho ukuya khona esikhumulweni sezindiza?

Which way would lead me to the airport?

Iyiphi indlela engangiholela esikhumulweni sezindiza?

Do you know where I can find the airport?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingasitholaphi isikhumulo sezindiza?

Where is the hotel?

Likuphi ihhotela?

Can you tell me where the hotel is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ikuphi ihhotela?

Could you point me in the direction of the hotel?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba lapho ngibheke khona ehhotela?

Do you happen to know where I can find the hotel?

Ingabe uyazi ukuthi ngingalitholaphi ihhotela?

I'm trying to locate the hotel, could you help?

Ngizama ukuthola ihhotela, ungakwazi ukusiza?

Could you please show me how to get to the hotel?

Ngicela ungibonise ukuthi ngifika kanjani ehhotela?

Where is the embassy?

Likuphi inxusa?

Can you tell me where the embassy is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi iphi inxusa?

Do you happen to know where the embassy is located?

Ingabe uyazi ukuthi i-ambassy ikuphi?

Could you please point me in the direction of the embassy?

Ngicela ungikhombe indlela yenxusa?

I'm trying to find the embassy, can you help with that?

Ngizama ukuthola inxusa, ungakwazi ukusiza ngalokho?

Do you know how to get to the embassy from here?

Uyazi ukuthi ungafika kanjani ehhovisi lenxusa usuka lapha?

Where is the hospital?

Sikuphi isibhedlela?

Can you tell me where the hospital is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi sikuphi isibhedlela?

Do you know where I can find a hospital?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingasitholaphi isibhedlela?

Could you point me in the direction of the nearest hospital?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba lapho ngiya ngasesibhedlela esiseduze?

I'm looking for the hospital, could you help me out?

Ngibheka isibhedlela, ungangisiza?

How do I get to the closest hospital?

Ngifika kanjani esibhedlela esiseduze?

Where is the pharmacy?

Likuphi ikhemisi?

Can you tell me where the nearest pharmacy is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi iphi ikhemisi eliseduze?

Do you know where there's a pharmacy around here?

Uyazi ukuthi kukhona ikhemisi lapha?

Could you please point me in the direction of the closest pharmacy?

Ngicela ungikhombe lapho uya khona ekhemisi eliseduze?

Is there a pharmacy nearby that you could recommend to me?

Ingabe likhona ikhemisi eduze ongangincomela lona?

I'm looking for a pharmacy, do you happen to know where one is?

Ngifuna ikhemisi, ingabe uyazi ukuthi ikuphi?

Where is the police station?

Sikuphi isiteshi samaphoyisa?

Can you tell me where the nearest police station is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi sikuphi isiteshi samaphoyisa esiseduze?

Do you know how to get to the police station from here?

Uyazi ukuthi ungafika kanjani esiteshini samaphoyisa usuka lapha?

Could you point me in the direction of the police station?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba ngasesiteshini samaphoyisa?

I'm trying to find the police station, can you help?

Ngizama ukuthola isiteshi samaphoyisa, ungasiza?

How do I reach the police station?

Ngifika kanjani esiteshini samaphoyisa?

Where is the ATM?

Iphi i-ATM?

Can you tell me where I can find an ATM?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ngingayithola kuphi i-ATM?

Do you know where there's an ATM around here?

Uyazi ukuthi kukhona i-ATM lapha?

Could you point me in the direction of the nearest ATM?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba ngasendleleni ye-ATM eseduze?

Is there an ATM nearby that you could recommend?

Ingabe ikhona i-ATM eduze ongayincoma?

Do you happen to know where the closest ATM is?

Ingabe uyazi ukuthi i-ATM eseduze kakhulu ikuphi?

Left

Kwesokunxele

Turn to the left

Jikela kwesokunxele

Take a left turn

Jikela kwesokunxele

Go left

Hamba kwesokunxele

Head left

Shona kwesokunxele

To your left

Kwesokunxele sakho

Right

Kulungile

Directly ahead

Ngqo phambili

To the right

Ngakwesokudla

On the right side

Ngakwesokudla

Over to the right

Ngakwesokudla

Towards the right

Ngakwesokudla

Straight ahead

Ngqo phambili

Ahead of me

Phambi kwami

Go straight

Hamba uqonde

Keep going straight

Qhubeka uqonde

In front

Ngaphambili

Move forward directly

Hamba uye phambili ngqo

Turn left

Jika ngakwesokunxele

Take a left

Thatha kwesokunxele

Bear left

Jikela kwesokunxele

Make a left turn

Jikela kwesokunxele

Veer to the left

Veer kwesokunxele

Turn right

Jikela ngakwesokudla

Take a right

Thatha ilungelo

Head right

Shona kwesokudla

Go right

Hamba kwesokudla

Make a right turn

Jikela kwesokudla

Veer to the right

Veer kwesokudla

Behind

Ngemuva

at the back of

ngemuva kwe

in the rear of

ngemuva kwe

to the rear of

ngemuva kwe

at the rear end of

ekugcineni kwe

behind the

ngemuva kwe

In front of

Ngaphambi kwe

ahead of

ngaphambi

in the forefront of

phambili kwe

at the front of

ngaphambili kwe

before

ngaphambili

to the front of

phambi kwe

Next to

Eduze ne

beside

eceleni

by the side of

eceleni kwe

right next to

eduze

close to

duze kwe

near by

eduze

Near

Eduze

Close by

Eduze

In the vicinity

Eduze

Not far away

Hhayi kude

Somewhere nearby

Ndawana thize eduzane

Around here

Ngalapha

Far

Kude

quite far

kude impela

a long way

indlela ende

at a distance

kude

over there

laphaya

not nearby

hhayi eduze

How do I get to the museum?

Ngifika kanjani emnyuziyamu?

Can you tell me how to reach the museum?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ungafika kanjani emnyuziyamu?

Could you please direct me to the museum?

Ngicela ungiqondise emnyuziyamu?

How can I find my way to the museum?

Ngingayithola kanjani indlela yami eya emnyuziyamu?

May I ask for directions to the museum?

Ngicela izikhombisi-ndlela eziya emnyuziyamu?

Do you know how to get to the museum?

Uyazi ukuthi ungafika kanjani emnyuziyamu?

How far is it from here?

Kukude kangakanani ukusuka lapha?

How far away is it?

Kude kangakanani?

What's the distance from here?

Lingakanani ibanga ukusuka lapha?

Could you tell me how far it is?

Ngicela ungitshele ukuthi kukude kangakanani?

How long of a walk is it from here?

Kuwuhambo olude kangakanani ukusuka lapha?

Can you let me know how far it is?

Ungangazisa ukuthi kukude kangakanani?

Is it within walking distance?

Ingabe ingaphakathi kwebanga lokuhamba ngezinyawo?

Can I walk there?

Ngingakwazi ukuhamba lapho?

Is it close enough to walk to?

Ingabe iseduze ngokwanele ukuba ungahamba ngezinyawo uye?

Would it be possible to get there on foot?

Ungakwazi yini ukufika lapho ngezinyawo?

Is it a short walk away?

Ingabe uhambo olufushane nje?

Can I reach it by walking?

Ngingakwazi ukuyifinyelela ngokuhamba ngezinyawo?

Could you show me on the map?

Ungakwazi ukungibonisa kumephu?

Can you point it out on the map?

Ungakwazi ukukhomba kumephu?

Could you indicate where that is on the map?

Ungakwazi yini ukukhomba lapho kumephu?

Would you mind showing me its location on the map?

Ungathanda ukungibonisa indawo yayo kumephu?

Do you have a moment to mark this spot on the map for me?

Ingabe unaso isikhathi sokungimaka le ndawo kumephu?

Could you help me find this place on the map?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngithole le ndawo kumephu?

Is it on this street?

Ingabe ikulo mgwaqo?

Is this where it is on this street?

Ingabe ilapha kulo mgwaqo?

Do I find it on this street?

Ingabe ngiyayithola kulo mgwaqo?

Can you tell me if it's on this street?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ukulo mgwaqo?

Does it sit on this particular street?

Ingabe ihlala kulo mgwaqo othile?

Is this the street it’s located on?

Ingabe lona umgwaqo etholakala kuwo?

Which way to the city center?

Iyiphi indlela eya enkabeni yedolobha?

Can you tell me how to get to the city center?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ngifika kanjani enkabeni yedolobha?

Could you please point me in the direction of the city center?

Ngicela ungikhombe ngasenkabeni yedolobha?

Excuse me, which route should I take to reach the city center?

Uxolo, yimuphi umzila okufanele ngiwuthathe ukuze ngifinyelele enkabeni yedolobha?

How do I navigate to the city center from here?

Ngihamba kanjani ngiye enkabeni yedolobha ukusuka lapha?

Could you show me the way to the city center?

Ungakwazi ukungibonisa indlela eya enkabeni yedolobha?

I'm trying to find this address

Ngizama ukuthola leli kheli

I'm looking for this address.

Ngibheka leli kheli.

Could you help me find this address?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngithole leli kheli?

Can you point me in the direction of this address?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba lapho kuvela khona leli kheli?

I need to locate this address.

Ngidinga ukuthola leli kheli.

Do you know where I can find this address?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingalitholaphi leli kheli?

Is there a shortcut?

Ingabe sikhona isinqamuleli?

Is there an easier way?

Ingabe ikhona indlela elula?

Is there a quicker route?

Ingabe ukhona umzila osheshayo?

Do you know of any short cuts?

Ingabe uyawazi amashothikhathi?

Can I take a shorter path?

Ngingakwazi ukuthatha indlela emfushane?

Is there a more direct route?

Ingabe ukhona umzila oqondile?

How long does it take by car?

Kuthatha isikhathi esingakanani ngemoto?

How far is it to drive?

Kukude kangakanani ukushayela?

What's the driving time?

Sinini isikhathi sokushayela?

By car, how long will it take?

Ngemoto, kuzothatha isikhathi esingakanani?

How much time should I allow if I go by car?

Singakanani isikhathi okufanele ngisivumele uma ngihamba ngemoto?

If I drive there, how long would it take?

Uma ngishayela ngiye lapho, kuzothatha isikhathi esingakanani?

How long does it take on foot?

Kuthatha isikhathi esingakanani ukuhamba ngezinyawo?

How far is it to walk?

Kukude kangakanani ukuhamba ngezinyawo?

What's the walking time?

Sithini isikhathi sokuhamba?

How long would it take to walk there?

Kungathatha isikhathi esingakanani ukuya lapho?

Could you tell me how long it takes by foot?

Ngicela ungitshele ukuthi kuthatha isikhathi esingakanani ukuhamba ngezinyawo?

How much time should I allow for a walk?

Singakanani isikhathi okufanele ngisivumele sokuhamba ngezinyawo?

Is it past the bridge?

Ingabe idlule ibhuloho?

Is there a bridge nearby? Is this place beyond the bridge?

Ingabe likhona ibhuloho eduze? Ingabe le ndawo ingale kwebhuloho?

Is the location you're asking about after the bridge?

Ingabe indawo obuza ngayo ngemva kwebhuloho?

Does this spot come after crossing the bridge?

Ingabe le ndawo iza ngemva kokuwela ibhuloho?

Is what we're looking for on the other side of the bridge?

Ingabe esikufunayo ngakolunye uhlangothi lwebhuloho?

Is the destination beyond the bridge?

Ingabe indawo okuyiwa kuyo ingale kwebhuloho?

Is it before the park?

Ingabe ngaphambi kwepaki?

Is it located before the park?

Ingabe itholakala ngaphambi kwepaki?

Does it come before the park?

Ingabe iza ngaphambi kwepaki?

Is it situated in front of the park?

Ingabe iphambi kwepaki?

Is it ahead of the park?

Ingabe ingaphambi kwepaki?

Is it positioned before the park?

Ingabe ibekwe ngaphambi kwepaki?

Is the road safe to walk at night?

Ingabe umgwaqo uphephile ukuhamba ebusuku?

Is it safe for walking on this street after dark?

Ingabe kuphephile ukuhamba kulo mgwaqo uma sekuhwalele?

Is this area safe to walk around in during nighttime hours?

Ingabe le ndawo iphephile ukuhambahamba phakathi namahora asebusuku?

Are there any dangers walking down here when it gets dark out?

Ingabe zikhona izingozi ezihamba lapha ezansi lapho kuba mnyama ngaphandle?

Do people feel safe strolling along these roads late into the evening?

Ingabe abantu bazizwa bephephile uma behambahamba kule migwaqo kuze kube kusihlwa?

Can I safely take a walk in this neighborhood at night?

Ngingakwazi ukuhambahamba ngokuphephile kule ndawo ebusuku?

Which exit do I take?

Ngithatha yiphi indlela yokuphuma?

Which exit should I use?

Iyiphi indlela yokuphuma okufanele ngiyisebenzise?

Could you tell me which exit I need to take?

Ungangitshela ukuthi iyiphi indlela yokuphuma okufanele ngiyithathe?

Can you help me find out which exit I should go to?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngithole ukuthi iyiphi indlela yokuphuma okufanele ngiye kuyo?

I'm wondering which exit I ought to take.

Ngiyazibuza ukuthi iyiphi indlela yokuphuma okufanele ngiyithathe.

Could you please let me know which exit I need?

Ngicela ungazise ukuthi iyiphi indlela yokuphuma engiyidingayo?

Which direction is north?

Iyiphi indlela engasenyakatho?

Which way is north?

Iyiphi indlela engasenyakatho?

Can you tell me where north is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ikuphi inyakatho?

Could you point out the northern direction for me?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba indlela esenyakatho?

Which way should I go to head north?

Iyiphi indlela okufanele ngiye ngasenyakatho?

Could you show me which way is north?

Ungakwazi ukungibonisa ukuthi iyiphi indlela esenyakatho?

Could you direct me to the nearest pharmacy with late hours?

Ungakwazi ukungiqondisa ekhemisi eliseduze elinamahora angemuva kwesikhathi?

Can you point me towards a pharmacy that stays open late nearby?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba ngasekhemisi elihlala livuliwe kuze kube sebusuku eduze?

Do you happen to know where I can find a pharmacy close by that’s still open this time of night?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingalithola kuphi ikhemisi eliseduze nelisavuliwe ngalesi sikhathi sasebusuku?

I’m looking for a pharmacy near here that doesn’t close early, could you help me out?

Ngibheka ikhemisi eduze kwalapha elingavali kusenesikhathi, ungangisiza?

Could you tell me how to get to the closest 24-hour pharmacy or one with extended hours?

Ungakwazi ukungitshela ukuthi ngifika kanjani ekhemisi eliseduze kakhulu lamahora angu-24 noma elinamahora anwetshiwe?

Is there a nearby drugstore or pharmacy that stays open later than usual?

Ingabe sikhona isitolo sezidakamizwa esiseduze noma ikhemisi elihlala livuliwe ngemva kwesikhathi kunokuvamile?

Is there a back entrance I could use?

Ingabe kukhona indawo yokungena engemuva engingayisebenzisa?

Could I use the back entrance?

Ngingakwazi ukusebenzisa indawo yokungena engemuva?

Is it possible to enter through the back?

Kungenzeka yini ukungena ngemuva?

Can I come in from the rear entrance?

Ngingakwazi ukungena ngesango elingemuva?

Would it be okay if I used the back door?

Kungalunga uma ngisebenzisa umnyango ongemuva?

Is there any way for me to enter via the back?

Ingabe ikhona indlela yokuthi ngingene ngidlula ngemuva?

Would I be better off taking the bus or the metro?

Kungaba ngcono uma ngigibela ibhasi noma imetro?

Is it smarter to take the bus or the metro?

Ingabe kuhlakaniphile ukugibela ibhasi noma i-metro?

Should I take the bus or the metro instead?

Ingabe kufanele ngigibele ibhasi noma i-metro esikhundleni?

Which is better for me, the bus or the metro?

Yikuphi okungcono kimi, ibhasi noma umetro?

Shall I go by bus or metro?

Ngihambe ngebhasi noma nge-metro?

Do you think the bus or metro would be a better choice?

Ucabanga ukuthi ibhasi noma i-metro ingaba yinketho engcono?

I've been told the route is closed for construction

Ngitshelwe ukuthi umzila uvaliwe ukuze kwakhiwe

They said the road is shut due to construction.

Bathe umgwaqo uvaliwe ngenxa yokwakhiwa.

I heard that the path is blocked off for repairs.

Ngizwe kuthiwa indlela ivaliwe ukuze kulungiswe.

Apparently, the way is closed because they're doing construction work.

Ngokusobala, indlela ivaliwe ngoba benza umsebenzi wokwakha.

Word is the route is sealed off for building stuff.

Igama elithi umzila uvaliwe ukuze izinto zokwakha.

Someone mentioned the street is closed down for some construction.

Omunye uthe umgwaqo uvaliwe ukuze kwakhiwe.

Could you point me toward the historic district?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba esifundeni esinomlando?

Can you show me where the historic district is?

Ungakwazi ukungibonisa ukuthi isifunda esinomlando sikuphi?

Could you direct me to the historic district?

Ungakwazi ukungiqondisa esifundeni esinomlando?

Do you know how to get to the historic district?

Uyazi ukuthi ungafika kanjani esifundeni esinomlando?

Would you mind showing me the way to the historic district?

Ungathanda ukungibonisa indlela eya esifundeni esinomlando?

Could you help me find the historic district?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngithole isifunda somlando?

Is there a less touristy way to get there?

Ingabe ikhona indlela enganazivakashi yokufika lapho?

Is there another route that avoids tourists?

Ingabe ukhona omunye umzila ogwema izivakashi?

Do you know of a more local way to get there?

Ingabe uyazi enye indlela yasendaweni yokufika lapho?

Can you suggest a less crowded path to go there?

Ungakwazi yini ukuphakamisa indlela enabantu abaningi ongaya lapho?

Is there a way to travel there like a local?

Ingabe ikhona indlela yokuhamba njengowendawo?

Could you recommend a route that's off the beaten track?

Ungakwazi ukusikisela umzila ongekho kuthrekhi eshaywayo?

Are there any landmarks I should look out for?

Ingabe zikhona izimpawu zendawo okufanele ngizibheke?

Is there anything noteworthy I shouldn't miss?

Ingabe kukhona okuphawulekayo okungafanele ngikugeje?

What are some must-see landmarks around here?

Yiziphi ezinye izimpawu zendawo okufanele uzibone lapha?

Should I be on the lookout for any famous sites?

Ingabe kufanele ngibheke noma yimaphi amasayithi adumile?

Are there any iconic landmarks nearby I shouldn’t skip?

Ingabe zikhona izimpawu zendawo eziseduze engingafanele ngeqe?

Are there specific landmarks in this area I should keep an eye out for?

Ingabe zikhona izimpawu zendawo ezithile kule ndawo okufanele ngiziqaphele?

Could you confirm I'm headed in the right direction?

Ungakwazi yini ukuqinisekisa ukuthi ngiqonde endleleni efanele?

Are you sure I'm going the right way?

Uqinisekile ukuthi ngihamba ngendlela efanele?

Can you check if I’m heading in the correct direction?

Ungakwazi yini ukuhlola ukuthi ngiqonde endaweni efanele yini?

Do you think I’m on the right path?

Ucabanga ukuthi ngisendleleni efanele?

Is this the proper route to take?

Ingabe lona umzila ofanele ongathathwa?

Could you let me know if I’m moving in the right direction?

Ungangazisa uma ngihamba ngendlela efanele?

Is this neighborhood safe to walk through?

Ingabe le ndawo iphephile ukuhamba kuyo?

Is it safe for me to walk around here?

Ingabe kuphephile kimi ukuhambahamba lapha?

Can I walk around this area safely?

Ngingakwazi ukuhambahamba kule ndawo ngokuphepha?

Do you think it's okay to stroll through this neighborhood?

Ingabe ucabanga ukuthi kulungile ukuhambahamba kule ndawo?

Would walking through this part of town be safe?

Ingabe ukuhamba kule ngxenye yedolobha kuzophepha?

Is it considered safe to take a walk in this neighborhood?

Ingabe kubhekwa kuphephile ukuhamba ngezinyawo kule ndawo?

Do you know if the bridge is open today?

Uyazi ukuthi ibhuloho livuliwe namuhla?

Is the bridge open for traffic today?

Ingabe ibhuloho livulekele ithrafikhi namuhla?

Are you sure the bridge is operational now?

Uqinisekile ukuthi ibhuloho liyasebenza manje?

Can you tell me if they're allowing passage on the bridge today?

Ungangitshela ukuthi bayakuvumela yini ukudlula ebhulohweni namuhla?

Do you happen to know if I can cross the bridge today?

Ingabe uyazi ukuthi ngingawela ibhuloho namuhla?

Could you check if it’s possible to use the bridge today?

Ungakwazi yini ukuhlola ukuthi kungenzeka yini ukusebenzisa ibhuloho namuhla?

Would you mind if I followed you a short way?

Ungathanda ukukulandela isikhashana nje?

Could I tag along with you for a bit?

Ngingakwazi ukumaka nawe kancane?

Is it okay if I walk with you for a little while?

Kulungile uma ngihamba nawe isikhashana?

May I accompany you for a short distance?

Ngingakwazi ukukuphelezela ibanga elifushane?

Do you mind if I join you for a moment?

Ingabe ukhathazekile uma ngijoyina isikhashana?

Would it be alright if I walked with you briefly?

Kungaba kuhle uma ngihamba nawe kafushane?

I gather the old quarter has narrow lanes — best to walk?

Ngiqoqa ikota endala inemizila emincane - kungcono ukuhamba?

I hear the streets in the old district are quite narrow — is walking recommended?

Ngizwa ukuthi imigwaqo esifundeni esidala imincane kakhulu - ingabe ukuhamba kuyanconywa?

Word on the street says the alleys in the historic area are tight — should I just stick to walking?

Izwi emgwaqeni lithi izindlela endaweni yomlando ziminyene - kufanele ngimane ngizibambele mathupha?

From what I understand, the passages in the old part of town are pretty narrow — better to walk around?

Ngokwalokho engikuqondayo, iziqephu engxenyeni endala yedolobha zincane kakhulu - kungcono ukuhambahamba?

It seems like the lanes in the old quarter are really narrow — is it best to get around by foot?

Kubonakala sengathi imizila yekota endala mincane ngempela - ingabe kungcono ukuhamba ngezinyawo?

I've heard that the streets in the ancient district are quite narrow — walking is probably the way to go?

Ngizwile ukuthi imigwaqo esifundeni sasendulo mincane impela - ukuhamba mhlawumbe kuyindlela okufanele uhambe ngayo?

Could you direct me to a route that avoids the main thoroughfares?

Ungakwazi ukungiqondisa emzileni ogwema imigwaqo emikhulu?

Can you point me towards a path that stays away from the major roads?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba endleleni ehlala kude nemigwaqo emikhulu?

Could you show me how to get around using back streets instead of big highways?

Ungakwazi ukungibonisa ukuthi kuhamba kanjani usebenzisa imigwaqo engemuva esikhundleni semigwaqo emikhulu?

Is there a way to navigate through smaller streets and avoid the busy ones?

Ingabe ikhona indlela yokuzulazula emigwaqweni emincane futhi ugweme ematasa?

Would it be possible for you to recommend a route that doesn’t go through main arteries?

Ungakwazi yini ukuncoma umzila ongadluli emithanjeni emikhulu?

Could you help me find an alternate path that keeps me off the major thoroughfares?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngithole enye indlela engigcina ngingekho emigwaqweni emikhulu?

I prefer the less-trodden path, if you have a recommendation

Ngincamela indlela enyathelwe kancane, uma unokuncoma

If you have any off-the-beaten-path suggestions, I'd love to hear them.

Uma uneminye iziphakamiso ezingashayi eceleni, ngingathanda ukuzizwa.

Could you recommend something a bit more hidden or unusual?

Ungakwazi ukuncoma okuthile okufihlwe kakhudlwana noma okungajwayelekile?

Do you know of any lesser-known spots worth checking out?

Ingabe uyazazi izindawo ezingaziwa okufanele uzihlole?

Would you happen to have a suggestion for somewhere less crowded?

Ungathola isiphakamiso kwenye indawo enabantu abambalwa?

I'm interested in somewhere not too touristy if you've got an idea.

Nginentshisekelo endaweni ethile hhayi kwezokuvakasha kakhulu uma unombono.

I'd appreciate directions that bypass the crowds

Ngingajabulela izikhombisi-ndlela ezidlula izixuku

Could you give me directions to avoid the busy areas?

Ungakwazi ukunginika izikhombisi-ndlela ukuze ngigweme izindawo ezimatasa?

Can you suggest a route that doesn't go through crowded places?

Ungakwazi yini ukuphakamisa umzila ongahambi ezindaweni eziminyene?

Is there a way to navigate around all the people?

Ingabe ikhona indlela yokuhamba uzungeza bonke abantu?

Do you know how to get somewhere less crowded?

Uyazi ukuthi ungafika kanjani endaweni enabantu abaningi?

Could you point me in a direction with fewer tourists?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba lapho kunezivakashi ezimbalwa?

🛍️Shopping386 phrases

Buying, bargaining, sizes, payment.

How much?

Malini?

How many?

Mangaki?

What's the price?

Ingakanani intengo?

Can you tell me the cost?

Ungangitshela izindleko?

Could I know how much it is?

Bengazi ukuthi yimalini?

What does this cost?

Kubiza malini lokhu?

How much is this?

Malini lokhu?

How much does this cost?

Kubiza malini lokhu?

What's the price of this?

Ingakanani intengo yalokhu?

Can you tell me the price for this?

Ungangitshela inani lalokhu?

How much would I pay for this?

Ngingayikhokha malini ngalokhu?

Could you let me know the price on this?

Ungangazisa intengo kulokhu?

How much does it cost?

Kubiza malini?

What's the price for this?

Ingakanani intengo yalokhu?

Can you tell me the price?

Ungangitshela inani?

How expensive is it?

Ibiza kangakanani?

Could I get the cost please?

Ngicela izindleko?

Do you take cards?

Uyawathatha amakhadi?

Do you accept credit cards?

Ingabe niyawamukela amakhadi wesikweletu?

Do you swipe cards here?

Ingabe uyaswayipha amakhadi lapha?

Can I pay with a card?

Ngingakwazi ukukhokha ngekhadi?

Card payment is possible here, right?

Inkokhelo yekhadi ingenzeka lapha, akunjalo?

Do you allow card payments?

Ingabe uyazivumela izinkokhelo zekhadi?

Cash only?

Ngemali kuphela?

Only cash?

Imali kuphela?

Just cash, please.

Ngicela, imali nje.

Cash is all we take here.

Imali kuphela esiyithatha lapha.

We don’t accept cards, cash only.

Asiwamukeli amakhadi, imali kuphela.

Do you have cash? We don’t take cards.

Ingabe unayo imali? Asiwathathi amakhadi.

Receipt please

Sicela irisidi

Can I have my receipt?

Ngingalithola irisidi lami?

Could you give me the receipt?

Ungakwazi ukunginika irisidi?

I need a receipt, please.

Ngicela, irisidi.

Do you have a receipt for me?

Ingabe unalo irisidi lami?

May I get a receipt?

Ngingathola irisidi?

Open

Vula

Can you open it?

Ungakwazi ukuyivula?

Could you please open this?

Ngicela uvule lokhu?

Would you mind opening that?

Ungathanda ukuvula lokho?

Can I get you to open it for me?

Ngingathola ukuthi ungivulele?

Do you think you could open it?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungayivula?

Closed

Kuvaliwe

Not open

Ayivuliwe

Out of service

Ayisebenzi

Not in operation

Ayisebenzi

Locked up

Kuvaliwe

Shut down

Vala shaqa

Sale

Ukuthengisa

Discount

Isaphulelo

On sale

Iyathengiswa

Reduced price

Intengo eyehlisiwe

Special offer

Ukunikezwa okukhethekile

Cut-rate deal

Idili lokusika

deal

special offer

umnikelo okhethekile

reduced price

intengo encishisiwe

sale price

intengo yokuthengisa

cut-rate deal

i-cut-rate deal

Too expensive

Kubiza kakhulu

Way too pricey

Ibiza kakhulu

A bit out of my budget

Kancane kubhajethi yami

That's a little steep for me

Lokho kungumqansa omncane kimi

This is more than I want to spend

Lokhu kungaphezu kwalokho engifuna ukukusebenzisa

The cost is a bit high for me

Izindleko ziphakeme kancane kimi

Small

Encane

tiny

mncane

miniature

into encane

compact

kuhlangene

little

kancane

minuscule

i-minuscule

Medium

Maphakathi

moderate

maphakathi

middle

phakathi

average

isilinganiso

in the middle

phakathi

medium-sized

usayizi omaphakathi

Large

Okukhulu

Big

Okukhulu

Huge

Okukhulu

Enormous

Kukhulu

Giant

Isiqhwaga

Massive

Okukhulu

Extra large

Okukhulu kakhulu

super big

mkhulu kakhulu

really huge

omkhulu ngempela

massive

omkhulu

enormous

enkulu

jumbo

Smaller size

Usayizi omncane

smaller size please

ngicela usayizi omncane

could I get a smaller option?

ngingathola inketho encane?

a little smaller, please

ngicela omncane

can I have this in a smaller size?

ngingakuthola lokhu ngosayizi omncane?

i'd prefer a smaller one if possible

ngingancamela encane uma kungenzeka

Bigger size

Usayizi omkhulu

Larger size please

Sicela usayizi omkhulu

Can I get a bigger one?

Ngingathola enkulu?

I need something larger

Ngidinga okuthile okukhulu

Upsize it for me, please

Ngicela, ungikhulisele yona

Could I have this in a larger size?

Ngingathola lokhu ngosayizi omkhudlwana?

I'll take it

Ngizoyithatha

I would like to have that

Ngingathanda ukuba nalokho

That one please

Ngicela lowo

Can I get this?

Ngingakuthola lokhu?

I want to take this

Ngifuna ukuthatha lokhu

Just looking

Ukubheka nje

I'm just browsing.

Ngiyaphequlula nje.

I'm just checking things out.

Ngibheka izinto nje.

I'm just having a look around.

Ngiqalaza nje.

No need to help me, I'm just looking.

Asikho isidingo sokungisiza, ngibheka nje.

Just window shopping for now.

Vele uthenge ngefasitela okwamanje.

Maybe later

Mhlawumbe ngukuhamba kwesikhathi

Later, perhaps

Kamuva, mhlawumbe

How about later?

Kuthiwani kamuva?

What about later on?

Kuthiwani ngokuhamba kwesikhathi?

Perhaps we can do it later

Mhlawumbe singakwenza kamuva

Let's think about doing it later

Ake sicabange ukukwenza kamuva

Do you have this in a smaller size?

Ingabe unalokhu ngosayizi omncane?

Is it available in a smaller size?

Ingabe iyatholakala ngosayizi omncane?

Can I get this in a smaller version?

Ngingakuthola lokhu ngenguqulo encane?

Got any smaller sizes of this?

Unabo osayizi abancane balokhu?

Would you happen to have a smaller option for this?

Kungenzeka ube nenketho encane yalokhu?

Could I try a smaller size, please?

Ngicela, ngizame usayizi omncane?

Do you have this in another color?

Ingabe unalo ngomunye umbala?

Is it available in a different shade?

Ingabe iyatholakala ngomthunzi ohlukile?

Can I see this item in another color?

Ngingakwazi ukubona le nto komunye umbala?

Would you happen to have this in a different colour?

Ungaba nalokhu ngombala ohlukile?

Do you carry this in any other colors?

Ingabe ukuphethe lokhu nganoma yimiphi eminye imibala?

Could I get this in a different color, please?

Ngicela, lokhu ngombala ohlukile?

Can I try this on?

Ngingazama lokhu?

Is it okay if I try this on?

Ingabe kulungile uma ngizama lokhu?

May I have a go trying this on?

Ngicela ukuzama lokhu?

Could I put this on for size?

Ngingakwazi ukufaka lokhu ngosayizi?

Would it be possible to try this out?

Ungakwazi yini ukuzama lokhu?

Do you mind if I give this a try?

Awunankinga uma ngizama lokhu?

Where is the fitting room?

Likuphi igumbi lokulinganisa?

Can you tell me where the changing rooms are?

Ungangitshela ukuthi akuphi amagumbi okushintshela?

Do you happen to know where I can find a dressing room?

Ingabe uyazi ukuthi ngingalitholaphi igumbi lokugqoka?

Could you point me in the direction of the fitting area, please?

Ngicela, ungikhombe lapho engiya khona?

Excuse me, do you know where customers change their clothes?

Uxolo, uyazi ukuthi amakhasimende ashintsha kuphi izingubo zawo?

I'm looking for somewhere private to try on clothes; any idea where?

Ngifuna indawo yangasese engingazama ngayo izingubo; noma yimuphi umqondo lapho?

Do you have a mirror?

Ingabe unaso isibuko?

Got a mirror I could use?

Unesibuko engingasisebenzisa?

Is there a mirror around here?

Ingabe sikhona isibuko lapha?

Could I borrow a mirror please?

Ngicela ukuboleka isibuko?

Do you happen to have a mirror?

Ingabe unesibuko?

Can I see a mirror?

Ngingakwazi ukubona isibuko?

It's too tight

Iqine kakhulu

It's way too snug

Ilula kakhulu

This is a bit too cramped

Lokhu kuminyene kakhulu

A little too constricted for my liking

Kuncishiswe kancane ngokuthanda kwami

This space is a tad too confined

Lesi sikhala sivalekile kakhulu

It feels a bit too squeezed here

Kuzwakala kucindezelwe kakhulu lapha

It's too loose

Kuxega kakhulu lokhu

It's way too big

Kukhulu kakhulu

It doesn't fit right

Ayingeni kahle

This is much too large

Lokhu kukhulu kakhulu

It's far too loose for my liking

Ilula kakhulu ngokuthanda kwami

The size is too generous

Usayizi mkhulu kakhulu

It's not quite my size

Akuwona usayizi wami impela

It doesn't fit me perfectly

Ayingilingani kahle

This isn't the right size for me

Lo akuyena usayizi ongifanele

It’s a bit too small/large for me

Incane kakhulu / inkulu kimi

The sizing isn’t quite right on this

Ukulinganisa akulungile kulokhu

This one is slightly off in terms of fit

Lona ucime kancane ngokwemibandela yokulingana

Can I get a discount?

Ngingathola isaphulelo?

Is there any way to get a discount?

Ingabe ikhona indlela yokuthola isaphulelo?

Could I possibly receive a discount?

Ngingakwazi ukuthola isaphulelo?

Do you offer any discounts?

Ingabe unikeza izaphulelo?

Would you consider giving me a discount?

Ungacabanga ukunginika isaphulelo?

Can I qualify for a discount?

Ngingakwazi ukuthola isaphulelo?

Is there tax included?

Ingabe ikhona intela?

Does this price include tax?

Ingabe le ntengo ihlanganisa intela?

Does the total cover the tax?

Ingabe isamba sivala intela?

Is tax part of the price here?

Ingabe intela iyingxenye yentengo lapha?

Is the cost stated with tax included?

Ingabe izindleko ezishiwo kanye nentela ifakiwe?

Is the price given already inclusive of tax?

Ingabe inani elinikeziwe selivele lihlanganisa nentela?

Is this on sale?

Ingabe lokhu kuyathengiswa?

Are you having a discount on this?

Ingabe unesaphulelo kulokhu?

Does this have a lower price right now?

Ingabe lokhu kunentengo ephansi njengamanje?

Can I get this at a reduced rate?

Ngingakuthola lokhu ngenani elincishisiwe?

Is there any deal for this item?

Ingabe sikhona isivumelwano sale nto?

Could I purchase this with a discount?

Ngingakwazi ukuthenga lokhu ngesaphulelo?

Is there a warranty?

Ingabe ikhona iwaranti?

Do you have a warranty?

Ingabe unayo iwaranti?

Is a warranty available here?

Ingabe iwaranti iyatholakala lapha?

Can I get a warranty for this?

Ngingathola iwaranti yalokhu?

Is it possible to get a warranty?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthola iwaranti?

Are warranties offered here?

Ingabe iziqinisekiso ziyanikezwa lapha?

Can I return this if it doesn't fit?

Ngingakwazi ukubuyisela lokhu uma kungalingani?

If it doesn't fit, can I bring it back?

Uma ingalingani, ngingayibuyisa?

Is it possible to exchange this item if the size is wrong?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukushintsha le nto uma usayizi ungalungile?

Could I get a refund or exchange if the item doesn’t suit me?

Ngingathola imbuyiselo noma ukushintsha uma into ingangifanele?

Would it be okay to return this if it’s not my size?

Kungaba kuhle ukubuyisela lokhu uma kungeyena usayizi wami?

Can this be returned in case it doesn’t work out?

Ingabe lokhu kungabuyiswa uma kungasebenzi?

Do you ship internationally?

Ingabe uthumela kwamanye amazwe?

Do you offer international shipping?

Ingabe uyanikezela ngemikhumbi yamazwe ngamazwe?

Can I get this shipped overseas?

Ngingakwazi ukuthola lokhu kuthunyelwa phesheya kwezilwandle?

Do you deliver packages to other countries?

Ingabe uyawaletha amaphakheji kwamanye amazwe?

Is it possible to have this sent internationally?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthi lokhu kuthunyelwe emazweni ngamazwe?

Can orders be shipped abroad?

Ingabe ama-oda angathunyelwa phesheya?

How long is the return window?

Iwindi lokubuya lide kangakanani?

What's the duration of the return period?

Iyini ubude besikhathi sokubuya?

Can you tell me how long I have to return this?

Ungangitshela ukuthi kufanele ngibuyise lesi sikhathi esingakanani?

Could you let me know the length of time for returns?

Ungangazisa ubude besikhathi sokubuyisela?

How much time do I have to return something?

Singakanani isikhathi enginaso sokubuyisela okuthile?

What’s the return timeframe?

Singakanani isikhathi sokubuyisela?

Is gift wrapping available?

Ingabe ukugoqa izipho kuyatholakala?

Can you wrap gifts here?

Ungakwazi ukugoqa izipho lapha?

Do you offer gift wrapping?

Ingabe uyakunikeza ukugoqwa kwesipho?

Is it possible to get something wrapped as a gift?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthola okuthile okusongwe njengesipho?

Could I have this item gift wrapped please?

Ngicela lesi sipho sigoqwe?

Is there somewhere I can have a present wrapped?

Ingabe kukhona lapho engingathola khona isipho esongwayo?

Do you have any in the back?

Ingabe unayo ngemuva?

Got any of those in the back?

Ingabe unazo ezingemuva?

Do you happen to have any more of those in the back?

Ingabe usenabanye abaningi abangemuva?

Do you keep a stock of these in the back?

Ingabe ugcina isitoko salokhu ngemuva?

Is there anything else like this one in the back?

Ingabe kukhona okunye okufana nalokhu ngemuva?

Do you by chance have any extra of these in the storage area?

Ingabe nawe ngenhlanhla unokuthile okwengeziwe kwalokhu endaweni yokugcina?

When does it go on sale?

Iqala nini ukudayiswa?

When is it going on sale?

Ithengiswa nini?

When will it be available for purchase?

Izotholakala nini ukuze ithengwe?

Can you tell me when it becomes available?

Ungangitshela uma isitholakala?

When can I start buying this?

Ngingaqala nini ukuthenga lokhu?

When is the release date or sale date?

Inini idethi yokukhishwa noma idethi yokuthengisa?

Is this the latest model?

Ingabe lena imodeli yakamuva?

Is this the newest version?

Ingabe lena inguqulo entsha?

Do you have a newer model than this?

Ingabe unayo imodeli entsha kunalena?

Is this the most recent model available?

Ingabe lena imodeli yakamuva kakhulu etholakalayo?

Is this the current model?

Ingabe lena imodeli yamanje?

Is this the updated version?

Ingabe lena inguqulo ebuyekeziwe?

Can I see another one?

Ngingakwazi ukubona enye?

Could I have a look at another one?

Ngicela ukubheka enye?

Is it possible to see another option?

Kungenzeka yini ukubona enye inketho?

Do you have another one I could see?

Ingabe unayo enye engangiyibona?

Can I check out another one, please?

Ngicela, ngihlole enye?

Would it be okay if I saw another one?

Kungalunga uma ngibona omunye?

I'm looking for a gift for my mother

Ngicela isipho sikamama

I'm trying to find a gift for my mom

Ngizama ukutholela umama isipho

Could you help me find something for my mum?

Ungangisiza ngitholele umama wami okuthile?

I need to pick up a present for my mother

Ngidinga ukuthathela umama isipho

Do you know where I could get a gift for my mom?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingasitholelaphi isipho sikamama?

Can you show me some gifts for my mother, please?

Ngicela, ungibonise izipho zikamama?

Could you recommend something a bit more formal?

Ungakwazi ukusikisela okuthile okusemthethweni?

Can you suggest somewhere a little more upscale?

Ungakwazi yini ukuphakamisa kwenye indawo kancane?

Do you have any recommendations for a nicer place to go?

Ingabe unazo izincomo ngendawo engcono ongaya kuyo?

Would you mind recommending a more elegant option?

Ungathanda ukuncoma inketho enhle kakhulu?

Could you point me towards a more sophisticated establishment?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba endaweni eyinkimbinkimbi?

Do you know of a place with a slightly more formal atmosphere?

Ingabe uyazi ngendawo enomoya ohlelekile kancane?

Would this be appropriate for a business meeting?

Ingabe lokhu kuzofaneleka kumhlangano webhizinisi?

Is this suitable for a business meeting?

Ingabe lokhu kuwufanele umhlangano webhizinisi?

Would it be okay to use this in a business meeting?

Kungaba kulungile ukusebenzisa lokhu emhlanganweni webhizinisi?

Could I use this at a business meeting?

Ngingakwazi ukusebenzisa lokhu emhlanganweni webhizinisi?

Is this the right thing to wear for a business meeting?

Ingabe lena into elungile okufanele uyigqokele umhlangano webhizinisi?

Would this be the appropriate attire for a business meeting?

Ingabe lokhu kungaba ingubo efanele yomhlangano webhizinisi?

Is this hand-made or factory-produced?

Ingabe lokhu kwenziwa ngesandla noma kukhiqizwa efekthri?

Is it handcrafted or made in a factory?

Ingabe yenziwe ngesandla noma yenziwa efektri?

Was this made by hand or produced in a factory?

Ingabe lokhu kwenziwa ngesandla noma kwakhiqizwa efekthri?

Is this item handmade or manufactured?

Ingabe le nto yenziwe ngesandla noma yenziwe?

Did someone make this by hand, or is it from a factory?

Ingabe othile wenze lokhu ngesandla, noma kuvela efekthri?

Is this crafted by hand or mass-produced?

Ingabe lokhu kuklanywe ngesandla noma kukhiqizwa ngobuningi?

Where is this sourced from?

Kusukaphi lokhu?

Where does this come from?

Kuvelaphi lokhu?

What's the origin of this?

Uyini umsuka walokhu?

Can you tell me where this is from?

Ungangitshela ukuthi kuvelaphi lokhu?

Could you let me know where this comes from?

Ungangazisa ukuthi lokhu kuvelaphi?

Where did this originate?

Kwasukaphi lokhu?

Is it ethically produced?

Ingabe ikhiqizwa ngendlela efanele?

Is this made responsibly?

Ingabe lokhu kwenziwa ngokuzibophezela?

Is there any ethical issue with this product?

Ingabe ikhona inkinga yokuziphatha ngalo mkhiqizo?

Does the production of this comply with ethical standards?

Ingabe ukukhiqizwa kwalokhu kuyahambisana nezindinganiso zokuziphatha?

Is this item produced in an ethical manner?

Ingabe le nto ikhiqizwa ngendlela yokuziphatha?

Are these products made under fair conditions?

Ingabe le mikhiqizo yenziwa ngaphansi kwezimo ezifanele?

Could you tell me more about this brand?

Ungakwazi ukungitshela okwengeziwe ngalo mkhiqizo?

Can you give me some details about this brand?

Ungakwazi ukunginika imininingwane mayelana nalo mkhiqizo?

I was wondering if you could share more information about this brand.

Bengizibuza ukuthi ungakwazi yini ukwabelana ngolwazi oluthe xaxa ngalolu hlobo.

Do you have any additional info on this brand that you can share with me?

Ingabe unalo ulwazi olwengeziwe ngalolu hlobo ongabelana ngalo nami?

Would you mind telling me a bit more about this brand?

Ungathanda ukungitshela okwengeziwe ngalo mkhiqizo?

Could I get a few more facts about this particular brand?

Ngingathola amanye amaqiniso ambalwa mayelana nalolu hlobo oluthile?

I'd prefer something natural rather than synthetic

Ngingathanda into yemvelo kunezokwenziwa

I'd like something more natural instead of synthetic.

Ngingathanda okuthile okungokwemvelo esikhundleni sokwenziwa.

Can I have something that's not artificial please?

Ngicela okuthile okungekona okokwenziwa?

I'd appreciate a more natural option over synthetic.

Ngingajabulela inketho engokwemvelo ngaphezu kokwenziwa.

Could you offer me something natural instead of the synthetic one?

Ungakwazi ukunginika okuthile okungokwemvelo esikhundleni sokwenziwa?

I would prefer a natural alternative to the synthetic version.

Ngingathanda enye indlela yemvelo kunenguqulo yokwenziwa.

Could you give me a slightly better price?

Ungakwazi ukunginika intengo engcono kancane?

Can you offer me a better deal?

Ungakwazi ukunginikeza idili elingcono?

Is it possible to get a slight discount?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthola isaphulelo esincane?

Would you mind lowering the price a bit?

Ungathanda ukwehlisa inani kancane?

Could we negotiate for a more favorable rate?

Singakwazi yini ukuxoxisana ngenani elivumayo?

Do you have room to improve on the price?

Ingabe unaso isikhala sokuthuthukisa intengo?

Would you take 20 less?

Ungathatha u-20 ngaphansi?

Could you take 20 off?

Ungakwazi yini ukukhipha u-20?

Can you reduce it by 20?

Ungakwazi ukuyehlisa ngo-20?

Do you think you could lower it by 20?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungalehlisa ngama-20?

Would it be possible to get 20 off?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuthola isaphulelo esingu-20?

Could we knock 20 off?

Singakhipha ama-20?

If I buy two, would you give me a discount?

Uma ngithenga amabili, unganginika isaphulelo?

Would you offer a discount if I bought two?

Ungakwazi ukunikeza isaphulelo uma ngithenge ezimbili?

Can I get a discount for buying two items?

Ngingathola isaphulelo sokuthenga izinto ezimbili?

Could you give me a discount if I take two?

Ungakwazi ukunginika isaphulelo uma ngithatha ezimbili?

If I were to purchase two, could I get a discount?

Uma bengizothenga okubili, ngingasithola yini isaphulelo?

Would it be possible to receive a discount on two items?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthola isaphulelo ezintweni ezimbili?

Could you set this aside while I think it over?

Ungakwazi ukukubeka eceleni lokhu ngisacabanga ngakho?

Can you hold onto this for me while I consider it?

Ungakwazi ukungibambela lokhu ngenkathi ngikucabangela?

Would you mind keeping this safe while I weigh my options?

Ungathanda ukugcina lokhu kuphephile ngenkathi ngikala izinketho zami?

Could you keep this somewhere safe while I decide?

Ungakwazi yini ukugcina lokhu endaweni ethile kuphephile ngenkathi nginquma?

Do you think you could store this for a bit while I ponder?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungakugcina lokhu isikhashana ngenkathi ngizindla?

Might I ask you to put this away while I make up my mind?

Ngingakucela ukuthi uyisuse ngisathatha isinqumo?

I'll need to come back tomorrow

Ngizodinga ukubuya kusasa

I need to be back here tomorrow

Ngidinga ukubuya lapha kusasa

See you around this time tomorrow

Sobonana ngalesi sikhathi kusasa

I've got to come back again tomorrow

Kuzomele ngibuye kusasa

Tomorrow I'll need to stop by again

Kusasa ngizodinga ukudlula futhi

I'd like to speak with the owner

Ngingathanda ukukhuluma nomnikazi

I would like to talk to the manager.

Ngingathanda ukukhuluma nomphathi.

Could I please see the boss?

Ngicela ukubona umphathi?

May I have a word with your supervisor?

Ngicela ukukhuluma nomphathi wakho?

I need to speak with whoever's in charge.

Ngidinga ukukhuluma nanoma ubani ophethe.

Can I get a moment with the owner, please?

Ngicela, ngithole isikhashana nomnikazi?

Could you order it in for me?

Ungakwazi ukungi-odela yona?

Can you get that ordered for me?

Ungakwazi ukungi-oda lokho?

Would you mind ordering that for me?

Ungathanda ukungi-odela lokho?

Could you please order this for me?

Ngicela ungi-odele lokhu?

Do you think you could order it for me?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungangi-odela yona?

Can you order this one for me, please?

Ngicela, ungi-odela lena?

I'd appreciate if you could authenticate this piece

Ngingabonga uma ungaqinisekisa lesi siqeshana

Could you please verify this item for me?

Ngicela ungiqinisekisele le nto?

It would be great if you could confirm this item.

Kungaba kuhle uma ungaqinisekisa le nto.

Would it be possible to get this verified?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuthi lokhu kuqinisekiswe?

Can you help by authenticating this for me?

Ungakwazi ukusiza ngokungiqinisekisa lokhu?

I was wondering if you could check and validate this.

Bengizibuza ukuthi ungakuhlola futhi uqinisekise lokhu.

Could you provide a certificate of authenticity?

Ungakwazi yini ukunikeza isitifiketi sobuqiniso?

Can you give me a certificate of authenticity?

Ungakwazi ukunginika isitifiketi sobuqiniso?

Do you have a certificate of authenticity to offer?

Ingabe unaso isitifiketi sobuqiniso ongasinikeza?

Would it be possible for you to provide an authenticity certificate?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthi unikeze isitifiketi sobuqiniso?

Could I get a certificate that proves the authenticity, please?

Ngicela, isitifiketi esifakazela ubuqiniso?

Is there any way you could issue an authenticity document?

Ingabe ikhona indlela ongakhipha ngayo idokhumenti yobuqiniso?

Would you accept a counter-offer?

Ungakwamukela ukunikezwa okuphikisayo?

Are you open to another offer?

Ingabe uvulele omunye umnikelo?

Would it be possible to make a different proposal?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukwenza isiphakamiso esihlukile?

Can I come back with an alternative suggestion?

Ngingakwazi ukubuya nesinye isiphakamiso?

Shall I present a revised offer instead?

Ingabe kufanele ngethule umnikelo obuyekeziwe esikhundleni salokho?

Would you consider a new proposal?

Ungasicabangela isiphakamiso esisha?

I'd be willing to pay cash for a better price

Ngingavuma ukukhokha ukheshi ngentengo engcono

I'm open to paying in cash if it means getting a better deal.

Ngivulekele ukukhokha ngokheshi uma kusho ukuthola idili elingcono.

I would consider paying cash if you can offer me a discount.

Ngingacabanga ukukhokha ukheshi uma unganginikeza isaphulelo.

Would you take cash so I could get a lower rate?

Ungathatha ukheshi ukuze ngithole inani eliphansi?

I might go for cash payment if that gets me a cheaper price.

Ngingase ngiyofuna inkokhelo engukheshi uma lokho kungitholela inani elishibhile.

If offering cash helps, I'd like to negotiate for a better price.

Uma ukunikeza ukheshi kusiza, ngingathanda ukuxoxisana ngenani elingcono.

Is there a tax-refund process for tourists?

Ingabe ikhona inqubo yokubuyiselwa kwentela yezivakashi?

Do you have a refund process for tourists?

Ingabe unayo inqubo yokubuyisela imali yezivakashi?

Is it possible to get a tax refund as a tourist here?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuthola imbuyiselo yentela njengesivakashi lapha?

Can tourists get a tax refund when they leave?

Ingabe izivakashi zingayithola imbuyiselo yentela lapho zihamba?

Are there refunds available for taxes paid by visitors?

Ingabe kukhona ukubuyiselwa kwemali okutholakalayo kwezintela ezikhokhwa izivakashi?

Is there a way for tourists to claim back taxes?

Ingabe ikhona indlela yokuba izivakashi zifune ukubuyiselwa intela?

Could you arrange shipping with insurance?

Ungakwazi yini ukuhlela ukuthunyelwa ngomshuwalense?

Can you set up shipping with insurance?

Ungakwazi yini ukusetha ukuthunyelwa ngomshuwalense?

Is it possible to organize shipping that includes insurance?

Kungenzeka yini ukuhlela ukuthunyelwa kwemikhumbi okuhlanganisa nomshwalense?

Would you be able to handle the shipping and add insurance?

Ungakwazi yini ukuphatha ukuthunyelwa futhi wengeze umshwalense?

Could you take care of arranging shipping and include insurance coverage?

Ungakwazi yini ukunakekela ukuhlela ukuthunyelwa futhi ufake nekhava yomshwalense?

Can you arrange for insured shipping?

Ungakwazi yini ukuhlela ukuthunyelwa komshuwalense?

Is this hallmark indicative of its origin?

Ingabe lolu phawu lubonisa umsuka walo?

Does this mark tell where it's from?

Ingabe lolu phawu luyasho ukuthi luvelaphi?

Is this symbol an indication of where it comes from?

Ingabe lolu phawu luyinkomba yokuthi luvelaphi?

Can you tell me if this sign represents its place of origin?

Ungangitshela uma lesi sibonakaliso simele indawo yaso?

Does this emblem reveal the item’s source?

Ingabe lolu phawu luveza umthombo wento?

Could you let me know if this logo indicates its origin?

Ungangazisa uma le logo ikhombisa umsuka wayo?

I'd like to commission something custom

Ngingathanda ukwenza okuthile ngokwezifiso

I would like to order a custom piece

Ngingathanda uku-oda ucezu lwangokwezifiso

Could I get something made just for me?

Ngingathola okuthile okwenzelwe mina nje?

Can you create something custom for me?

Ungakwazi ukungenzela okuthile ngokwezifiso?

I want to have something custom-made.

Ngifuna ukwenza okuthile ngokwezifiso.

I'm interested in getting something customized.

Ngithanda ukwenza okuthile ngendlela oyifisayo.

Could you walk me through the craftsmanship?

Ungakwazi ukungihambisa ebungcweni?

Can you show me how the craftsmanship works?

Ungangibonisa ukuthi ubuciko busebenza kanjani?

Tell me about the craftsmanship, please.

Ngicela, ungitshele ngobungcweti.

Showcase the craftsmanship to me, okay?

Ngibonise ubuciko, kulungile?

Would you mind demonstrating the craftsmanship?

Ungathanda ukukhombisa ubuciko?

Could you guide me on the craftsmanship?

Ungakwazi ukungiqondisa kwezobuciko?

I prefer pieces with provenance — what's the history of this one?

Ngikhetha izingcezu ezine-provenance - uyini umlando wale?

I'm interested in the background of these pieces — can you tell me about this one?

Nginentshisekelo kungemuva lalezi zingcezu — ungangitshela ngalesi?

Could you share the story behind this piece? I like to know its history.

Ungakwazi ukwabelana ngendaba engemuva kwalesi siqeshana? Ngiyathanda ukwazi umlando wayo.

This item has a lot of character; do you happen to know its history?

Le nto inezinhlamvu eziningi; ingabe uyawazi umlando wayo?

I love knowing where things come from. What can you tell me about this piece?

Ngiyathanda ukwazi ukuthi izinto zivelaphi. Ungangitshelani ngalesi siqeshana?

Tell me, does this have an interesting story or background attached to it?

Ngitshele, ingabe lokhu kunendaba ethokozisayo noma isizinda esinamathiselwe kukho?

🚨Emergency329 phrases

When something goes wrong — say it clearly.

Help!

Usizo!

Can someone assist me?

Ingabe kukhona ongangisiza?

I need help.

Ngidinga usizo.

Could I get some assistance?

Ngingathola usizo?

Someone please help!

Othile ngicela usizo!

Is there anyone who can help?

Ingabe ukhona ongasiza?

Help me!

Ngisize!

Can you help me?

Ungangisiza?

I need some assistance.

Ngidinga usizo.

Could someone lend me a hand?

Ingabe kukhona ongangiboleka isandla?

Please give me some help.

Ngicela ungisize.

I'm in need of aid.

Ngidinga usizo.

Emergency

Isimo esiphuthumayo

urgent situation

isimo esiphuthumayo

crisis mode

imodi yenhlekelele

critical condition

isimo esibucayi

immediate help needed

usizo olusheshayo oludingekayo

life-threatening emergency

izimo eziphuthumayo ezisongela ukuphila

Call the police

Shayela amaphoyisa ucingo

Contact the authorities

Xhumana neziphathimandla

Get the police here

Thola amaphoyisa lapha

Alert the cops

Yazisa amaphoyisa

Ring the police station

Akhale esiteshini samaphoyisa

Summon law enforcement

Biza abomthetho

Call an ambulance

Shayela ucingo i-ambulensi

Get an ambulance

Thola i-ambulensi

Send for emergency services

Thumela ngezinsizakalo eziphuthumayo

Request an ambulance

Cela i-ambulensi

Contact emergency medical services

Xhumana nezinsizakalo zezokwelapha eziphuthumayo

Ask for an ambulance right away

Cela i-ambulensi ngokushesha

I need a doctor

Ngidinga udokotela

I'm looking for a doctor

Ngifuna udokotela

Could you help me find a doctor?

Ungangisiza ngithole udokotela?

Do you know where I can get a doctor?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingamtholaphi udokotela?

I require medical assistance immediately.

Ngidinga usizo lwezokwelapha ngokushesha.

Can someone call a doctor for me, please?

Ngicela, umuntu angibizele udokotela?

Hospital

Isibhedlela

medical center

isikhungo sezokwelapha

clinic

umtholampilo

health facility

isikhungo sezempilo

doctor's office

ihhovisi likadokotela

emergency room

igumbi lezimo eziphuthumayo

Doctor

Udokotela

physician

udokotela

medical doctor

udokotela wezokwelapha

medic

umuthi

doc

doctor先生 (Dr.先生)

udokotela先生 (Dr.先生)

Pharmacy

Ikhemisi

drug store

isitolo sezidakamizwa

chemist's

ekhemisi

pharmacist's

usokhemisi

medication store

isitolo semithi

medicine shop

isitolo semithi

Police

Amaphoyisa

authorities

iziphathimandla

the police force

amaphoyisa

law enforcement

abomthetho

the cops

amaphoyisa

police department

umnyango wamaphoyisa

Fire

Umlilo

Flame

Ilangabi

Blaze

Burn

Shisa

Inferno

I-Inferno

Ignition

Ukuthungela

I'm hurt

Ngilimele

I'm injured

Ngilimele

Something is wrong with me

Kukhona okungalungile ngami

I've got an injury

Ngilimele

I'm feeling pain

Ngizwa ubuhlungu

I'm not okay

Angilungile

I'm sick

Ngiyagula

I don't feel well

Angizizwa kahle

Something's not right with me

Kukhona okungalungile kimi

I'm not feeling good

Angizizwa kahle

There's something wrong with me

Kukhona okungalungile ngami

I'm not myself today

Angiyena mina namuhla

It hurts here

Kubuhlungu lana

I feel pain here

Ngizwa ubuhlungu lapha

There's a pain in this spot

Kunobuhlungu kule ndawo

This area is hurting

Le ndawo ibuhlungu

Ouch, it hurts right here

Hawu, kubuhlungu khona la

This place is where I'm hurting

Le ndawo ilapho ngizwa ubuhlungu khona

I'm allergic

Ayingiphathi kahle

I have an allergy

Anginakwaliwa

I am sensitive to

Ngiyazwela

This stuff gives me allergies

Le nto inginika ama-allergies

I get sick from this

Ngiyagula ngenxa yalokhu

I can't handle being around this

Angikwazi ukumelana nalokhu

I need help immediately

Ngidinga usizo ngokushesha

I need immediate assistance.

Ngidinga usizo ngokushesha.

Can someone help me right away?

Ingabe umuntu angangisiza ngokushesha?

I require urgent help please.

Ngicela usizo oluphuthumayo.

Could I get some quick assistance?

Ngingathola usizo olusheshayo?

I urgently need somebody's help.

Ngidinga usizo lothile ngokushesha.

Someone is hurt

Umuntu ulimele

There's an injured person around.

Kunomuntu olimele eduze.

A person is wounded here.

Umuntu ulimele lapha.

Someone got hurt over there.

Othile walimala lapho.

There seems to be a casualty nearby.

Kubonakala sengathi kukhona olimalile eduze.

A casualty has occurred somewhere near us.

Kwenzeke umuntu oshonile endaweni ethile eduze kwethu.

I think I broke my arm

Ngicabanga ukuthi ngiphuke ingalo

I believe I might have broken my arm.

Ngikholwa ukuthi kungenzeka ngiphuke ingalo.

I'm pretty sure I've injured my arm.

Nginesiqiniseko sokuthi ngilimele engalweni.

I think I may have fractured my arm.

Ngicabanga ukuthi kungenzeka ngiphuke ingalo.

My arm might be broken; can you help?

Ingalo yami ingase yephuke; ungasiza?

I fear I’ve broken my arm.

Ngesaba ukuthi ngiphuke ingalo.

I cut myself

Ngazisika

I hurt my hand

Ngilimaze isandla sami

My hand is bleeding

Isandla sami sopha

I've got a cut on my finger

Nginenxeba emunweni wami

I injured myself

Ngazilimaza

I just cut myself accidentally

Ngavele ngazisika ngephutha

I have a fever

Nginomkhuhlane

I've got a fever

Nginomkhuhlane

I'm running a fever

Ngiphethwe umkhuhlane

My temperature is up

Izinga lokushisa lami liphakeme

I feel feverish

Ngizizwa nginomkhuhlane

I'm not feeling well; I think I have a fever

angizizwa kahle; Ngicabanga ukuthi nginomkhuhlane

I have a headache

Ngiphethwe ikhanda

My head hurts.

Ikhanda lami libuhlungu.

I've got a headache.

Ngiphethwe yikhanda.

I'm feeling a bit dizzy.

Ngizizwa nginesiyezi.

My headache is bothering me.

Ikhanda lami liyangihlupha.

I don't feel well; I think I have a headache.

Angizizwa kahle; Ngicabanga ukuthi ngiphethwe yikhanda.

I have a stomachache

Ngiphethwe isisu

My stomach hurts.

Isisu sami sibuhlungu.

I've got an upset stomach.

Ngiphethwe isisu.

I'm feeling sick to my stomach.

Ngizizwa ngiguliswa yisisu.

My tummy is hurting.

Isisu sami sibuhlungu.

I'm experiencing stomach pain.

Ngizwa ubuhlungu besisu.

I feel dizzy

Nginesiyezi

I'm feeling a bit lightheaded

Ngizizwa ngilula

The room is spinning for me

Igumbi liyangijikela

I'm not feeling very steady on my feet

Angizizwa ngiqinile ezinyaweni zami

My head is spinning and I feel faint

Ikhanda lami liyazula futhi ngizizwa ngiphelelwa amandla

I’m starting to feel dizzy, can you help?

Ngiqala ukuba nesiyezi, ungakwazi ukusiza?

I'm having trouble breathing

Nginenkinga yokuphefumula

I'm finding it hard to breathe

Ngikuthola kunzima ukuphefumula

Breathing is difficult for me right now

Ukuphefumula kunzima kimina njengamanje

I can't catch my breath

Angikwazi ukubamba umoya wami

My breathing is really struggling

Ukuphefumula kwami kudonsa kanzima impela

I'm experiencing respiratory discomfort

Nginenkinga yokuphefumula

Someone stole my wallet

Othize utshontshe isikhwama sami semali

My wallet has been stolen.

Isikhwama sami semali sebiwe.

I had my wallet stolen.

Ngebiwe isikhwama sami semali.

They stole my wallet.

Bantshontshe isikhwama sami semali.

Some thief took my wallet.

Elinye isela lathatha isikhwama sami semali.

I lost my wallet to a thief.

Ngilahlekelwe isikhwama sami semali ngenxa yesela.

I lost my passport

Ngilahlekelwe i-passport yami

I can't find my passport

Angiyitholi ipasi lami

My passport is missing

Iphasipoti yami ayikho

I've misplaced my passport

Ngilahle ipasi lami

I seem to have lost my passport

Sengathi ngilahlekelwe ipasi lami

My passport has gone missing

Ipasi lami lilahlekile

I lost my phone

Ngilahlekelwe ucingo lwami

I can't find my phone

Angiyitholi ifoni yami

My phone is missing

Ifoni yami ayikho

I seem to have misplaced my phone

Kubukeka sengathi ifoni yami ngiyilahle

Could you help me? I think I dropped my phone somewhere

Ungangisiza? Ngicabanga ukuthi ngilahle ucingo lwami ndawana thize

I accidentally left my phone behind somewhere

Ngishiye ucingo lwami ngemuva ndawana thize

My car broke down

Imoto yami yaphuka

My car has broken down

Imoto yami iphukile

The car stopped working

Imoto yama ukusebenza

I'm having car trouble

Nginenkinga yemoto

There's something wrong with my vehicle

Kukhona okungalungile ngemoto yami

My car isn't starting

Imoto yami ayiqali

There's been an accident

Kube nengozi

An accident has happened.

Kwenzeke ingozi.

Something went wrong.

Kukhona into engahambanga kahle.

There was a collision.

Kube nokushayisana.

An incident occurred.

Kwenzeke isigameko.

A mishap took place.

Kwenzeke iphutha.

Could you call an ambulance, please?

Ngicela, ushayele i-ambulensi?

Can you please call for an ambulance?

Ngicela ushayele i-ambulensi?

Could I have you make a call to emergency services?

Ngicela ushayele abezimo eziphuthumayo?

Would it be possible to get an ambulance here?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthola i-ambulensi lapha?

Do you mind calling for an ambulance?

Unendaba nokubiza i-ambulensi?

Could you help by dialing for an ambulance?

Ungakwazi yini ukusiza ngokushayela i-ambulensi?

Where is the nearest hospital?

Sikuphi isibhedlela esiseduze?

Can you tell me where the closest hospital is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi sikuphi isibhedlela esiseduze?

Could you point me in the direction of the nearest hospital?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba lapho ngiya ngasesibhedlela esiseduze?

Do you know where I can find the nearest hospital?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingasitholaphi isibhedlela esiseduze?

I'm looking for the nearest hospital, could you help me out?

Ngibheka isibhedlela esiseduze, ungakwazi ukungisiza?

Which way would be best to go for the nearest hospital?

Iyiphi indlela engcono yokuya esibhedlela esiseduze?

I need to contact my embassy

Ngidinga ukuxhumana nenxusa lami

I have to get in touch with my embassy

Kufanele ngithinte nenxusa lami

I need to reach out to my country's embassy

Ngidinga ukufinyelela ehhovisi lenxusa lezwe lami

Could you help me find my embassy?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngithole inxusa lami?

I need to call my home country’s embassy

Ngidinga ukushayela inxusa lezwe lakithi

Can I please speak to someone about contacting my embassy?

Ngicela ukukhuluma nomuntu mayelana nokuxhumana nenxusa lami?

I need medicine for pain

Ngidinga umuthi wezinhlungu

I need some pain relief medication

Ngidinga umuthi wokudambisa izinhlungu

Could I get some painkillers please?

Ngicela amaphilisi ezinhlungu?

I'm looking for something to ease my pain

Ngibheka into ezongidambisa ubuhlungu

Can you help me find some pain meds?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngithole imithi yezinhlungu?

I need to buy some pills for a headache

Ngidinga ukuthenga amaphilisi ekhanda

Is there a pharmacy nearby?

Ingabe likhona ikhemisi eduze?

Can you tell me if there's a pharmacy close by?

Ungangitshela uma likhona ikhemisi eduze?

Do you happen to know where I can find a pharmacy around here?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingalithola kuphi ikhemisi lapha?

Could you please let me know if there’s a pharmacy near this area?

Ngicela ungazise uma likhona ikhemisi eduze kwale ndawo?

Is it possible to get directions to the nearest pharmacy?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthola izikhombisi-ndlela eziya ekhemisi eliseduze?

Do you know of any pharmacies in the vicinity?

Ingabe amakhemisi owaziyo aseduze?

Where is the police station?

Sikuphi isiteshi samaphoyisa?

Can you tell me where the nearest police station is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi sikuphi isiteshi samaphoyisa esiseduze?

Do you know how to get to the police station from here?

Uyazi ukuthi ungafika kanjani esiteshini samaphoyisa usuka lapha?

Could you point me in the direction of the police station?

Ungakwazi ukungikhomba ngasesiteshini samaphoyisa?

I'm trying to find the police station, can you help?

Ngizama ukuthola isiteshi samaphoyisa, ungasiza?

How do I reach the police station?

Ngifika kanjani esiteshini samaphoyisa?

I think I'm having an allergic reaction

Ngicabanga ukuthi angizwani nomzimba

I believe I might be having an allergic reaction.

Ngikholwa ukuthi kungenzeka ngiba nokungezwani komzimba.

I suspect I'm experiencing an allergic reaction.

Ngisola ukuthi angizwani nomzimba.

It seems like I’m having an allergic reaction.

Kubonakala sengathi nginokungezwani komzimba.

I feel like I may be having an allergic reaction.

Ngizwa sengathi nginokungezwani komzimba.

I believe I could be having an allergic reaction.

Ngikholwa ukuthi kungenzeka ngiba nokungezwani komzimba.

I need an EpiPen — I've been stung

Ngidinga i-EpiPen — Ngibanjiwe

I need my EpiPen — I just got stung.

Ngidinga i-EpiPen yami — ngisanda kuluma.

I require an EpiPen immediately — I’ve been stung.

Ngidinga i-EpiPen ngokushesha - ngibanjiwe.

Can I please have an EpiPen? I’ve just been stung.

Ngicela i-EpiPen? Ngivele ngihlatshwe.

I’ve been stung and need an EpiPen right away.

Ngihlabeke futhi ngidinga i-EpiPen ngaso leso sikhathi.

I was just stung and need to get an EpiPen.

Ngivele ngalunywa futhi ngidinga ukuthola i-EpiPen.

I think I may have a concussion

Ngicabanga ukuthi kungenzeka ngishayeke

I might have a concussion.

Ngingahle ngishayeke.

I could have gotten a concussion.

Ngangingase ngishayeke.

It seems like I might have a concussion.

Kubonakala sengathi ngingahle ngishayeke.

I believe I've got a concussion.

Ngikholwa ukuthi ngishayekile.

I think I might have hurt my head pretty badly.

Ngicabanga ukuthi kungenzeka ngilimele kabi ikhanda lami.

I'm a diabetic and I need insulin

Nginesifo sikashukela futhi ngidinga i-insulin

I have diabetes and I require insulin.

Nginesifo sikashukela futhi ngidinga i-insulin.

I am diabetic and need to carry insulin with me.

Nginesifo sikashukela futhi ngidinga ukuphatha i-insulin nami.

I have diabetes and must have access to insulin.

Nginesifo sikashukela futhi kufanele ngikwazi ukuthola i-insulin.

I rely on insulin because I’m a diabetic.

Ngithembele ku-insulin ngoba nginesifo sikashukela.

I need to have insulin available as I’m diabetic.

Ngidinga ukuba ne-insulin etholakalayo njengoba nginesifo sikashukela.

I take blood-pressure medication daily

Ngiphuza imithi yomfutho wegazi nsuku zonke

I need to take my blood pressure medicine every day.

Ngidinga ukuphuza umuthi wami womfutho wegazi nsuku zonke.

I use blood pressure tablets regularly.

Ngisebenzisa amaphilisi omfutho wegazi njalo.

I have to take blood pressure medication daily.

Kufanele ngiphuze imithi yomfutho wegazi nsuku zonke.

I rely on blood pressure pills each day.

Ngithembela kumaphilisi omfutho wegazi usuku nosuku.

I need to take a blood pressure medicine daily.

Ngidinga ukuphuza umuthi womfutho wegazi nsuku zonke.

Could you call my emergency contact?

Ungakwazi yini ukushayela oxhumana naye ophuthumayo?

Can I get a hold of my emergency contact?

Ngingakwazi ukuthola oxhumana naye ophuthumayo?

Is it possible to reach out to my emergency contact?

Ingabe ngiyakwazi ukufinyelela koxhumana nabo besimo esiphuthumayo?

Would you mind contacting my emergency contact for me?

Ungathanda ukungithinta othintana naye esimweni esiphuthumayo?

Could you give my emergency contact a call, please?

Ngicela, ongithinta naye isimo esiphuthumayo?

Can you help me contact my emergency contact?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ukuthi ngixhumane noxhumana naye wesimo esiphuthumayo?

I need to file a police report

Ngidinga ukufaka umbiko wamaphoyisa

I need to report something to the police

Ngidinga ukubika okuthile emaphoyiseni

Could you direct me to where I can make a police report?

Ungangiqondisa lapho ngingenza khona umbiko wamaphoyisa?

I have to file a report at the police station

Kufanele ngifake umbiko esiteshini samaphoyisa

Can I get help filing an incident report with the police?

Ngingathola usizo ngokufaka umbiko wesigameko emaphoyiseni?

I need to go to the police station to report an incident

Ngidinga ukuya esiteshini samaphoyisa ngiyobika isigameko

Could I get a copy of the report for insurance?

Ngingathola ikhophi yombiko womshwalense?

Can I have a copy of the report for insurance purposes?

Ngingathola ikhophi yombiko ngezinjongo zomshwalense?

Is it possible to get a copy of the report for my insurance?

Ingabe ngiyakwazi ukuthola ikhophi yombiko womshwalense wami?

Could you give me a copy of the report for insurance reasons?

Ungakwazi ukunginika ikhophi yombiko ngezizathu zomshwalense?

I need a copy of the report for insurance coverage, please.

Ngicela, ikhophi yombiko ukuze ngibekelwe umshwalense.

Would you mind giving me a copy of the report for insurance?

Ungakwazi ukunginika ikhophi yombiko womshwalense?

I've been pickpocketed and need to cancel my cards

Ngifakwe ephaketheni futhi ngidinga ukukhansela amakhadi ami

I got pickpocketed and I need to cancel my credit cards.

Ngifakwe ephaketheni futhi ngidinga ukukhansela amakhadi ami esikweletu.

My wallet was stolen, and now I have to cancel my cards.

Isikhwama sami semali sebiwe, futhi manje kufanele ngikhansele amakhadi ami.

They stole my wallet, and I need to report my cards as lost or stolen.

Bantshontshe isikhwama sami semali, futhi ngidinga ukubika amakhadi ami njengalahlekile noma ebiwe.

I had my wallet pickpocketed and need to deactivate my cards.

Isikhwama sami semali ngifakwe esikhwameni futhi ngidinga ukuvala amakhadi ami.

I’ve been a victim of theft and need to cancel all my payment cards.

Ngike ngaba yisisulu sokweba futhi ngidinga ukukhansela wonke amakhadi ami okukhokha.

I need to reach my country's consulate urgently

Ngidinga ukufinyelela kunxusa lezwe lami ngokushesha

I need to get in touch with my country's consulate right away

Ngidinga ukuxhumana nenxusa lezwe lami ngokushesha

I have to contact my country's consulate urgently

Kufanele ngithinte inxusa lezwe lami ngokushesha

I need urgent assistance from my country's consulate

Ngidinga usizo oluphuthumayo kunxusa lezwe lami

Can I please speak with someone at my country's consulate immediately?

Ngicela ukukhuluma nomuntu ehhovisi lenxusa lezwe lami ngokushesha?

I urgently need to talk to someone from my country's consulate

Ngidinga ngokushesha ukukhuluma nomuntu ovela kunxusa lezwe lami

Could someone translate for me at the hospital?

Ingabe kukhona ongangihumushela esibhedlela?

Is there anyone who could help me with translation at the hospital?

Ingabe ukhona ongangisiza ngokuhumusha esibhedlela?

Can I get some assistance with a translator at the hospital please?

Ngicela usizo kumhumushi esibhedlela?

Would it be possible to find someone to translate for me at the hospital?

Ingabe ngingakwazi ukuthola umuntu ozongihumushela esibhedlela?

Do you know if there's somebody available to translate for me at the hospital?

Uyazi ukuthi ukhona yini umuntu ongangihumushela esibhedlela?

Could we arrange for a translator to assist me at the hospital?

Singahlela yini ukuba umhumushi angisize esibhedlela?

I'd like to be seen by an English-speaking doctor

Ngingathanda ukubukwa udokotela okhuluma isiNgisi

I need to see an English-speaking doctor.

Ngidinga ukubona udokotela okhuluma isiNgisi.

Could I please visit an English-speaking physician?

Ngicela ukuvakashela udokotela okhuluma isiNgisi?

Can you help me find a doctor who speaks English?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngithole udokotela okhuluma isiNgisi?

I want to see a doctor that can speak English.

Ngifuna ukubona udokotela okwazi ukukhuluma isiNgisi.

Do you know where I can find an English-speaking doctor?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingamtholaphi udokotela okhuluma isiNgisi?

Could you call my hotel and let them know?

Ungashayela ihhotela lami ubazise?

Can you give my hotel a call and tell them I'll be late?

Ungakwazi yini ukushayela ihhotela lami ucingo ubatshele ukuthi ngizofika sekwephuzile?

Would you mind contacting my hotel to inform them?

Ungathanda ukuxhumana nehhotela lami ukuze ubazise?

Could you please notify my hotel of my arrival time change?

Ungakwazi yini ukwazisa ihhotela lami ngoshintsho lwesikhathi sami sokufika?

Do you think you could contact my hotel for me?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungangithinta ihhotela lami?

Can you give the hotel a heads up that I'm running behind?

Ungakwazi yini ukunikeza ihhotela amakhanda ukuthi ngisale ngemuva?

I need emergency dental care

Ngidinga ukunakekelwa kwamazinyo okuphuthumayo

I'm in urgent need of dental care

Ngidinga ukunakekelwa kwamazinyo ngokushesha

I require immediate dental assistance

Ngidinga usizo lwamazinyo ngokushesha

Can you help me find an emergency dentist?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngithole udokotela wamazinyo ophuthumayo?

I have a dental emergency and need help

Nginesimo esiphuthumayo samazinyo futhi ngidinga usizo

I urgently need to see a dentist right now

Ngidinga ukubona udokotela wamazinyo ngokushesha

Is there a 24-hour pharmacy nearby?

Ingabe likhona ikhemisi lamahora angu-24 eduze?

Is there any pharmacy open all night around here?

Ingabe likhona ikhemisi elivulwa ubusuku bonke lapha?

Do you know of a pharmacy that stays open 24/7 near here?

Uyalazi ikhemisi elihlala livuliwe 24/7 eduze nalapha?

Can you tell me if there's a pharmacy close by that's always open?

Ngicela ungitshele uma kukhona ikhemisi eduze elihlala livuliwe?

Is it possible to find a 24-hour pharmacy somewhere in this neighborhood?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthola ikhemisi lamahora angu-24 ndawana thize kule ndawo?

Do you happen to know where I can find a pharmacy that doesn't close at night?

Uyazi ukuthi ngingalitholaphi ikhemisi elingavali ebusuku?

I have a chronic condition that requires immediate attention

Nginesifo esingalapheki esidinga ukunakwa ngokushesha

I suffer from a long-term health issue that needs urgent care.

Ngihlushwa inkinga yezempilo yesikhathi eside edinga ukunakekelwa okuphuthumayo.

There's an ongoing medical condition I'm dealing with that requires quick attention.

Kunesimo sezempilo esiqhubekayo engibhekene naso esidinga ukunakwa ngokushesha.

I've got a persistent health problem that demands immediate assistance.

Nginenkinga yezempilo eqhubekayo edinga usizo olusheshayo.

A recurring health issue of mine necessitates prompt treatment.

Udaba lwezempilo oluqhubekayo lwemayini ludinga ukwelashwa ngokushesha.

I am managing a chronic illness that urgently needs to be addressed.

Ngiphethe isifo esingalapheki esidinga ukulungiswa ngokushesha.

I'll need a translator on standby for the medical consultation

Ngizodinga umhumushi ngilindile ukuze ngithole usizo lwezempilo

Can I have a translator ready for my medical check-up please?

Ngicela umhumushi olungele ukuhlolwa kwami kwezokwelashwa?

Could you arrange for a translator for my upcoming doctor's visit, please?

Ngicela, ungihlelele umhumushi ngokuvakasha kwami kudokotela okuzayo?

I need someone to translate for me when I see the doctor tomorrow.

Ngidinga umuntu ozongihumushela uma ngibona udokotela kusasa.

Please make sure there's a translator present for my medical consultation.

Sicela wenze isiqiniseko sokuthi kukhona umhumushi okhona ukuze ngibonane nodokotela.

Could you contact my travel insurance company directly?

Ungakwazi ukuxhumana nenkampani yami yomshwalense wezokuvakasha ngokuqondile?

Can you get in touch with my travel insurance provider?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthintana nomhlinzeki wami womshwalense wokuhamba?

Would it be possible for you to reach out to my travel insurance company?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthi ufinyelele inkampani yami yomshwalense wokuhamba?

Is it alright if you speak to my travel insurance firm?

Kulungile uma ukhuluma nefemu yami yomshwalense wokuhamba?

Do you mind contacting my travel insurance company for me?

Ingabe ukhathazekile ukungithintela inkampani yami yomshwalense wokuhamba?

Could you please connect with my travel insurance provider?

Ngicela uxhumane nomhlinzeki wami womshwalense wokuhamba?

I'll need this documented in writing for the embassy

Ngizodinga lokhu kubhalwe phansi ngenzela inxusa

I need to have this in writing for the embassy.

Ngidinga ukuthi ngikubhalele lokhu ehhovisi lenxusa.

This needs to be documented on paper for the embassy.

Lokhu kudinga ukubhalwa ephepheni lenxusa.

The embassy requires me to have this in written form.

Ihhovisi lenxusa lidinga ukuthi lokhu ngikubhale phansi.

For the embassy, I need a written record of this.

Ehhovisi lenxusa, ngidinga irekhodi elibhaliwe lalokhu.

I must get this put down in writing for the embassy.

Kumele ngikubhale phansi lokhu ehhovisi lenxusa.

Could you confirm this clinic accepts international insurance?

Ungakwazi yini ukuqinisekisa ukuthi lo mtholampilo uyawamukela umshwalense wamazwe ngamazwe?

Is it possible to check if this clinic takes international insurance?

Kungenzeka yini ukuhlola ukuthi lo mtholampilo uyawuthatha yini umshwalense wamazwe ngamazwe?

Can you verify that this clinic works with international insurance?

Ungakwazi yini ukuqinisekisa ukuthi lo mtholampilo usebenza nomshwalense wamazwe ngamazwe?

Do you know if this clinic accepts my international health coverage?

Uyazi ukuthi lo mtholampilo uyakwamukela yini ukuhlinzekwa kwami kwezempilo emhlabeni wonke?

Could you please tell me if they accept international insurance here?

Ngicela ungitshele uma bewamukela umshwalense wamazwe ngamazwe lapha?

Can I check if this clinic is set up to handle international insurance?

Ngingakwazi yini ukuhlola ukuthi lo mtholampilo umiselwe ukuphatha umshwalense wamazwe ngamazwe?

🔢Numbers415 phrases

Counting, prices, times — 0 to a million.

Zero

Uziro

nothing

lutho

none

akukho

not a single one

akekho noyedwa

absolutely nothing

lutho neze

zero whatsoever

zero noma yini

One

Eyodwa

a single

eyodwa

just one

eyodwa nje

the one

Iyona yodwa

only one

eyodwa kuphela

one please

eyodwa ngicela

Two

Okubili

Twice

Kabili

One more, please

Ngicela, enye futhi

The second one

Owesibili

Another one

Omunye

Once again, please

Ngiyacela futhi

Three

Ezintathu

the number three

inombolo yesithathu

triple

kathathu

tre (if using a Romance language like Spanish or French)

tre (uma usebenzisa ulimi lwesiRomance njengeSpanishi noma isiFulentshi)

number 3

inombolo 3

Four

Ezine

the number four

inombolo yesine

that's four

ezine

it's four

zine

counting to four

ngibala ukuya kwezine

Five

Ezinhlanu

five of them

ezinhlanu zazo

the fifth one

eyesihlanu

one more to make five

omunye ukwenza ezinhlanu

counting to five

ukubala kuya kwesihlanu

there are five

kukhona ezinhlanu

Six

Eziyisithupha

six of them

abayisithupha kubo

half a dozen

isigamu seshumi nambili

a sextet

i-sextet

the number six

inombolo yesithupha

six items please

ngicela izinto eziyisithupha

Seven

Isikhombisa

a seven

eyisikhombisa

the number seven

inombolo yesikhombisa

that's seven

lokho kuyisikhombisa

seventh one

eyesikhombisa

Eight

Isishiyagalombili

an eight

isishiyagalombili

the number eight

inombolo yesishiyagalombili

if we count to eight

uma sibala siye esishiyagalombili

there are eight of them

ziyisishiyagalombili zazo

Nine

Ayisishiyagalolunye

nine o'clock

ngelesishiyagalolunye

at nine

ngesishiyagalolunye

see you at nine

sobonana ngehora lesishiyagalolunye

around nine

cishe isishiyagalolunye

let's meet at nine

asihlangane ngehora lesishagalolunye

Ten

Ishumi

a dozen minus two

ishumi nambili kukhishwe okubili

nine and one more

ayisishiyagalolunye nenye ngaphezulu

the number after nine

inombolo ngemva kwesishiyagalolunye

two less than twelve

amabili ngaphansi kweshumi nambili

one less than eleven

eyodwa ngaphansi kweshumi nanye

Twenty

Amashumi amabili

two dozen

amashumi amabili nambili

score

Umphumela

twenty units

amayunithi angamashumi amabili

twice ten

kabili ishumi

Thirty

Amashumi amathathu

thirty years old

iminyaka engamashumi amathathu

at the age of thirty

eneminyaka engamashumi amathathu

when I turn thirty

uma ngihlanganisa iminyaka engamashumi amathathu

I am thirty

Ngineminyaka engamashumi amathathu

aged thirty

oneminyaka engamashumi amathathu

Forty

Amashumi amane

four dozen minus eight

amadazini amane susa isishiyagalombili

a number between thirty-nine and forty-one

inombolo ephakathi kwamashumi amathathu nesishiyagalolunye kanye namashumi amane nanye

two score

amaphuzu amabili

the number that is five more than thirty-five

inombolo eyisihlanu ngaphezu kwamashumi amathathu nanhlanu

Fifty

Amashumi amahlanu

fifty bucks

amarandi angamashumi amahlanu

half a hundred

ingxenye yekhulu

a fifty

amashumi amahlanu

five tens

amashumi amahlanu

one short of sixty

eyodwa ishoda ngamashumi ayisithupha

Hundred

Ikhulu

one hundred

ikhulu

a hundred

ikhulu

a century

ikhulunyaka

Thousand

Inkulungwane

a thousand

inkulungwane

one thousand

inkulungwane eyodwa

up to a thousand

kuze kube yinkulungwane

as many as a thousand

abangaba yinkulungwane

around a thousand

cishe inkulungwane

First

Okokuqala

Initially

Ekuqaleni

To start with

Ukuze uqale

At the beginning

Ekuqaleni

In the first place

Ekuqaleni

Right from the start

Zisuka nje

Second

Okwesibili

Olandelayo

The following

Okulandelayo

Number two

Inombolo yesibili

Coming after the first

Iza ngemva kweyokuqala

Right after the first one

Ngemva nje kweyokuqala

Third

Okwesithathu

the third

eyesithathu

number three

inombolo yesithathu

the one after second

omunye emva kwesibili

threerd

okwesithathu

Eleven

Ishumi nanye

eleven o'clock

ngeleshumi nanye ezimpondweni

at eleven

ngeshumi nanye

see you at eleven

sobonana ngehora leshumi nanye

until eleven

kuze kube ishumi nanye

it's eleven now

yishumi nanye manje

Twelve

Ishumi nambili

dozen

ishumi nambili

a dozen

ishumi nambili

twelve of them

abayishumi nambili kubo

the number twelve

inombolo yeshumi nambili

Thirteen

Ishumi nantathu

a dozen and one

ishumi nambili

one more than twelve

eyodwa ngaphezu kweshumi nambili

thirty minus nineteen

amashumi amathathu susa ishumi nesishiyagalolunye

the number between twelve and fourteen

inombolo ephakathi kweshumi nambili neshumi nane

Fifteen

Ishumi nanhlanu

fifty percent plus ten

amaphesenti angamashumi amahlanu kanye neshumi

a dozen plus three

ishumi kuhlanganisa nesithathu

thirteen more than two

ishumi nantathu ngaphezu kokubili

seven plus eight

eziyisikhombisa kanye nesishiyagalombili

one less than sixteen

eyodwa ngaphansi kweshumi nesithupha

Twenty-one

Amashumi amabili nanye

one twenty-one

amashumi amabili nanye

the number twenty-one

inombolo yamashumi amabili nanye

twenty and one

amashumi amabili nanye

Twenty-five

Amashumi amabili nanhlanu

twenty five

amashumi amabili nanhlanu

a quarter of a hundred

ingxenye yesine yekhulu

five times five

kahlanu kahlanu

twenty plus five

amashumi amabili kuhlanganiswe nesihlanu

Sixty

Amashumi ayisithupha

six dozen

amashumi ayisithupha

a little less than two thirds of a hundred

kancane ngaphansi kokubili kokuthathu kwekhulu

five more until seventy

abahlanu kuze kufike amashumi ayisikhombisa

ninety minus thirty

amashumi ayisishiyagalolunye susa amashumi amathathu

Seventy

Amashumi ayisikhombisa

七十

七十啦

快八十了，但还没到

还差十年就七十了

再过几年就七十了呢

Eighty

Amashumi ayisishiyagalombili

eighty-one minus one

amashumi ayisishiyagalombili nanye khipha eyodwa

a hundred minus twenty

ikhulu ukususa amashumi amabili

plus 10

two dozen forty

amabili namashumi amane

four score less sixteen

abane amaphuzu ngaphansi kweshumi nesithupha

Ninety

Amashumi ayisishiyagalolunye

ninty

amashumi ayisishiyagalolunye

ninety dollars

amadola angamashumi ayisishiyagalolunye

ninety units

amayunithi angamashumi ayisishiyagalolunye

Two hundred

Amakhulu amabili

two hundred dollars please

ngicela amadola angamakhulu amabili

could I have two hundred?

ngingaba namakhulu amabili?

that's two hundred, thanks

lawo makhulu amabili, ngiyabonga

just two hundred, okay?

amakhulu amabili nje, kulungile?

please hand me two hundred

ngicela unginikeze amakhulu amabili

Five hundred

Amakhulu amahlanu

five Gs

amahlanu Gs

half a grand

ingxenye enkulu

five AUs

ama-AU amahlanu

five century dollars

amadola angamakhulu amahlanu

five stacks

izitaki ezinhlanu

Eight hundred

Amakhulu ayisishiyagalombili

eight Gs

isishiyagalombili Gs

eight rupias

ama-rupia ayisishiyagalombili

eight large ones

eziyisishiyagalombili ezinkulu

eight zeroes

iziro eziyisishiyagalombili

eight hefty ones

eziyisishiyagalombili ezinkulu

Two thousand

Izinkulungwane ezimbili

twenty hundred

amakhulu angamashumi amabili

two oh zero zero

amabili oh zero

the year two thousand

unyaka wezinkulungwane ezimbili

two k

ezimbili k

two grand

ezinkulu ezimbili

Ten thousand

Izinkulungwane eziyishumi

ten grand

eziyishumi ezinkulu

a hundred hundred

ikhulu lekhulu

tens of thousands

amashumi ezinkulungwane

ten big ones

eziyishumi ezinkulu

Half

Ingxenye

a little bit of

kancane

partially

ngokwengxenye

to some extent

ngezinga elithile

not entirely

hhayi ngokuphelele

somewhat

kancane

Quarter

Ikota

coin

uhlamvu lwemali

twenty-five cents

amasenti angamashumi amabili nanhlanu

a twenty-five cent piece

isiqephu samasenti angamashumi amabili nanhlanu

fourth part of a dollar

ingxenye yesine yedola

cents

amasenti

Three quarters

Amakota amathathu

three-quarters

izingxenye ezintathu kwezine

percent

iphesenti

three out of four

abathathu kwabane

three fourths

ezintathu kwezine

Double

Kukabili

Two times

Izikhathi ezimbili

Pair

Bhangqa

Twin

Iwele

Duplicate

Impinda

Triple

Kathathu

Three times

Izikhathi ezintathu

Thrice

Kathathu

Threefold

Kathathu

Three of them

Ezintathu zazo

All three

Bobathathu

Once

Kanye

One time

Isikhathi esisodwa

The last time

Isikhathi sokugcina

When it happened

Lapho kwenzeka

On that occasion

Ngaleso senzakalo

At that moment

Ngaleso sikhathi

two times

izikhathi ezimbili

on two occasions

izikhathi ezimbili

one more time

Phinda futhi

a second time

okwesibili

once again

kwaphinda lokho

three times over

kathathu

thrice

kathathu

on three occasions

izikhathi ezintathu

three separate times

izikhathi ezintathu ezihlukene

Fourth

Okwesine

number four

inombolo yesine

the fourth one

owesine

fourth up

okwesine phezulu

next after third

okulandelayo emva kwesithathu

the one that comes after three

lowo oza emva kwesithathu

Fifth

Okwesihlanu

five

amahlanu

the fifth

eyesihlanu

number five

inombolo yesihlanu

the number five

inombolo yesihlanu

One hundred and fifty-seven

Ikhulu namashumi amahlanu nesikhombisa

one hundred fifty-seven

ikhulu namashumi ayisihlanu nesikhombisa

a hundred and fifty-seven

ikhulu namashumi ayisihlanu nesikhombisa

a hundred fifty-seven

ikhulu namashumi ayisihlanu nesikhombisa

one hundred and seventeen plus forty

ikhulu neshumi nesikhombisa kanye namashumi amane

Three thousand four hundred

Izinkulungwane ezintathu namakhulu amane

三千四百

thirty-four hundred

amakhulu angamashumi amathathu nane

four hundred and thirty

amakhulu amane namashumi amathathu

Twenty-five percent

Amaphesenti angamashumi amabili nanhlanu

twenty five percent

amaphesenti angamashumi amabili nanhlanu

a quarter

ingxenye yesine

one fourth

eyodwa yesine

a twenty-five percent rate

isilinganiso samaphesenti angamashumi amabili nanhlanu

Fifty percent off

Amaphesenti angamashumi amahlanu esaphulelo

Half price

Isigamu senani

Reduced by half

Kwehliswe ngohhafu

Down to half price

Intengo yehle iye kuhhafu

Cut in half

Sika phakathi

At fifty percent discount

Ngesaphulelo samaphesenti angamashumi amahlanu

One in three

Eyodwa kwabathathu

one out of every three

oyedwa kwabathathu

for every three

njalo kwabathathu

three times including this one

kathathu kuhlanganisa nalena

every third time or person

njalo okwesithathu noma umuntu

once in a set of three

kanye eqoqweni lokuthathu

Two out of five

Amabili kwabahlanu

two in five

ababili kwabahlanu

one less than three out of five

eyodwa ngaphansi kokuthathu kwabahlanu

half past four out of five

ihora lesine kwelesihlanu

four plus one out of five

ezine hlanganisa nokukodwa kokuhlanu

a third and a half of five

ingxenye yesithathu nengxenye yesihlanu

A dozen

Ishumi nambili

a baker's dozen

ishumi nambili lababhaki

one dozen

ishumi nambili

twelve please

ishumi nambili ngicela

a gross divided by twelve

isamba esihlukaniswe ngeshumi nambili

by the dozen

ngeshumi nambili

Half a dozen

Isigamu seshumi nambili

a few

abambalwa

several

eziningana

about six

cishe eziyisithupha

half a dozen or so

ingxenye yeshumi nambili

six or thereabouts

eziyisithupha noma cishe

Around twenty

Cishe amashumi amabili

roughly twenty

cishe amashumi amabili

about twenty

cishe amashumi amabili

twenty or so

amashumi amabili noma ngaphezulu

twenty give or take

amashumi amabili nika noma athathe

somewhere around twenty

endaweni ethile cishe amashumi amabili

Roughly a hundred

Cishe ikhulu

Around a hundred

Cishe ikhulu

Approximately a hundred

Cishe ikhulu

About a hundred

Cishe ikhulu

Close to a hundred

Cishe ikhulu

Near a hundred

Cishe ikhulu

Approximately five thousand

Cishe izinkulungwane ezinhlanu

around five thousand

phose izinkulungwane ezinhlanu

about five thousand

kungathi izinkulungwane ezinhlanu

five thousand or so

izinkulungwane ezinhlanu noma kunjalo

somewhere around five thousand

endaweni ethile ezinkulungwaneni ezinhlanu

roughly five thousand

cishe izinkulungwane ezinhlanu

An order of magnitude

Ukuhleleka kobukhulu

by a factor of ten

ngesilinganiso seshumi

roughly ten times

cishe izikhathi eziyishumi

around tenfold

cishe ngokuphindwe kashumi

about ten times more

cishe izikhathi eziyishumi ngaphezulu

ten times greater than

ngokuphindwe kashumi kune

Several thousand

Izinkulungwane eziningana

a few thousand

izinkulungwane ezimbalwa

several thousands of

izinkulungwane ezimbalwa

around a couple thousand

cishe izinkulungwane ezimbalwa

roughly several thousand

cishe izinkulungwane ezimbalwa

a little over a thousand

ngaphezudlwana kwenkulungwane

A million

Isigidi

one million

isigidi

a million dollars

isigidi samadola

as many as a million

ezingaba yisigidi

up to a million

kuze kufike esigidini

more than a million

ezingaphezu kwesigidi

A billion

Ibhiliyoni

one billion

ibhiliyoni elilodwa

a thousand million

izigidi eziyinkulungwane

billions of

izigidigidi ze

an enormous amount of

inani elikhulu kakhulu

a vast number of

inombolo enkulu

Decimal point five

Iphuzu ledesimali lesihlanu

Point five

Iphuzu lesihlanu

Zero point five

Iphuzu elinguziro

Five tenths

Isihlanu seshumi

A half

Ingxenye

Three-point-fourteen

Amaphuzu amathathu-ishumi nane

three fourteen

amathathu nane

three point one four

amaphuzu amathathu eyodwa amane

three and fourteen hundredths

namakhulu amathathu nane

three one four

ezintathu enye zine

Two-thirds

Izingxenye ezimbili kwezintathu

two out of three

ababili kwabathathu

a couple out of three

umbhangqwana kwabathathu

about two out of every three

cishe ababili kwabathathu

roughly two in three

cishe okubili kokuthathu

around two out of three

cishe ababili kwabathathu

One-eighth

Ingxenye yesishiyagalombili

one out of eight

oyedwa kwabayisishiyagalombili

an eighth part

ingxenye yesishiyagalombili

a one-eighth portion

ingxenye eyodwa-yesishiyagalombili

eighth part please

ingxenye yesishiyagalombili ngicela

can I have an eighth?

ngingayithola eyesishiyagalombili?

Seven-tenths

Isikhombisa-yeshumi

seven out of ten

eziyisikhombisa kweziyishumi

seventy percent

amaphesenti angamashumi ayisikhombisa

a little more than half

kancane ngaphezu kwesigamu

three fifths plus two tenths

okuthathu kwesihlanu kanye nokubili kweshumi

past the halfway mark but not fully there

kudlule umaki omaphakathi kodwa hhayi lapho

A factor of ten

Isici seshumi

ten times as much

ngokuphindwe kashumi

ten times greater

ngokuphindwe kashumi

up by a factor of ten

phezulu ngenani leshumi

tenfold increase

ukwanda okuphindwe kashumi

An exponential increase

Ukwanda okukhulu

A huge surge

Ukuqhuma okukhulu

A dramatic rise

Ukukhuphuka okumangalisayo

A sudden spike

I-spike engazelelwe

A rapid growth spurt

Ijubane lokukhula ngokushesha

A sharp jump

Ukugxuma okubukhali

Statistically significant

Ngokwezibalo kubalulekile

There is a statistically meaningful difference

Kunomehluko onengqondo ngokwezibalo

The results are statistically noteworthy

Imiphumela iyaphawuleka ngokwezibalo

A statistically substantial distinction can be observed

Umehluko omkhulu ngokwezibalo ungabonwa

The data shows statistical significance

Idatha ibonisa ukubaluleka kwezibalo

Statistical analysis indicates a significant result

Ukuhlaziywa kwezibalo kubonisa umphumela obalulekile

Within the margin of error

Ngaphakathi komkhawulo wephutha

There's some leeway for mistake

Kukhona ithuba lokwenza iphutha

Allowance for minor errors

Imvume yamaphutha amancane

A bit of room for inaccuracy

Indawo encane yokunemba

Some flexibility with precision

Ukuvumelana nezimo okuthile ngokunemba

Marginally within acceptable limits

Ngokuncane ngaphakathi kwemikhawulo eyamukelekayo

A standard deviation above the mean

Ukuchezuka okujwayelekile ngaphezu kwesilinganiso

above average

ngaphezulu kwesilinganiso

on the higher side

ohlangothini olungaphezulu

somewhat elevated

iphakeme kancane

a bit above normal

kancane ngaphezu kokujwayelekile

slightly above the norm

kancane ngaphezu kokujwayelekile

Compounded annually

Kuhlanganiswa minyaka yonke

Annually compounded

Kuhlanganiswe minyaka yonke

When it compounds each year

Lapho ihlangana unyaka nonyaka

Each year it compounds

Unyaka ngamunye ihlanganisa

Yearly compounding

Ukuhlanganiswa konyaka

It compounds on a yearly basis

Ihlanganisa njalo ngonyaka

Adjusted for inflation

Ilungiselwe ukwehla kwamandla emali

Accounting for price increases

Ukubalwa kwezimali zokwenyuka kwamanani

Taking inflation into account

Ukucabangela ukwehla kwamandla emali

Considering the rise in prices

Uma kubhekwa ukwenyuka kwamanani entengo

With inflation taken into consideration

Ngokukhuphuka kwamandla emali kucatshangelwa

Factoring in cost of living adjustments

Ukufaka izindleko zokulungiswa kokuphila

Year over year

Unyaka nonyaka

year by year

unyaka nonyaka

each year

unyaka ngamunye

every year

minyaka yonke

from year to year

unyaka nonyaka

year after year

unyaka nonyaka

Quarter over quarter

Ikota ngaphezu kwekota

A quarter past the last quarter

Ikwata edlule ikota yokugcina

The quarter after the previous quarter

Ikota ngemva kwekota edlule

One quarter after the preceding quarter

Ikwata eyodwa ngemva kwekota eyandulele

Following quarter after the first quarter

Ikota elandelayo ngemuva kwekota yokuqala

Quarter after the earlier quarter

Ikota ngemva kwekota yangaphambili

🕐Time & dates360 phrases

Telling time, days, asking when something happens.

What time is it?

Kungasiphi isikhathi?

Do you know what time it is?

Uyazi ukuthi isikhathi sini?

Could you tell me the time please?

Ngicela ungitshele isikhathi?

May I ask for the current time?

Ngicela isikhathi samanje?

Can you let me know what the time is?

Ungangazisa ukuthi yisiphi isikhathi?

Would you happen to have the time?

Ungaba nesikhathi?

Morning

Ekuseni

Good morning

Sawubona

Morning time

Isikhathi sasekuseni

It's morning now

Kusekuseni manje

Morning to you

Ekuseni kuwe

Morning! How are you?

Ekuseni! Unjani?

Afternoon

Ntambama

late afternoon

ntambama

this afternoon

ntambama

in the afternoon

emini

after lunch

ngemva kwesidlo sasemini

around noon

emini

Evening

Kusihlwa

Night time

Isikhathi sasebusuku

In the evening

Ebusuku

During the night

Ebusuku

This evening

Kulobu busuku

At nighttime

Ebusuku

Night

Ebusuku

Late night

Kusebusuku kakhulu

Nighttime

Ebusuku

At night

Ebusuku

Today

Namuhla

These days

Kulezi zinsuku

At present

Okwamanje

Right now

Khona manje

Currently

Okwamanje

Nowadays

Namuhla

Tomorrow

Kusasa

The day after today

Ngosuku olulandelayo

Next day

Ngosuku olulandelayo

Following day

Usuku olulandelayo

Day after this one

Ngosuku olulandelayo

Coming tomorrow

Iyeza kusasa

Yesterday

Izolo

The day before

Ngosuku olwandulelayo

Last night if referring to evening activities

Izolo ebusuku uma kubhekiselwa emisebenzini yakusihlwa

hours ago

emahoreni adlule

A little while back

Isikhashana emuva

Just the other day

Ngolunye usuku nje

Now

Manje

At this moment

Ngalesi sikhathi

Just now

Khona manje

Later

Kamuva

See you later

Ngizokubona ngemva kwesikhathi

Talk to you later

Sizokhuluma ngemuva

Catch you later

Ngikubambe ngokuhamba kwesikhathi

Until later

Kuze kube kamuva

See ya later

Sobonana kamuva

Soon

Ngokushesha

In a moment

Ngomzuzwana

Right away

Khona manje

Very soon

Ngokushesha kakhulu

momentarily

okwesikhashana

shortly

maduze

Monday

UMsombuluko

On Monday

Ngomsombuluko

It's Monday today

Kungumsombuluko namuhla

This is a Monday

Lona nguMsombuluko

We're in Monday now

SikuMsombuluko manje

Monday has arrived

Ufikile uMsombuluko

Tuesday

ULwesibili

Tuésday

ULwesibili

Tuesdy

ULwesibili

Teusday

NgoLwesibili

Taesdey

Tyuesday

ULwesibili

Wednesday

ULwesithathu

On Wednesday

Ngolwesithathu

It's Wednesday

KungoLwesithathu

This is Wednesday

NgoLwesithathu lolu

During Wednesday

NgoLwesithathu

Come Wednesday

Woza ngoLwesithathu

Thursday

ULwesine

On Thursday

NgoLwesine

It's Thursday

KungoLwesine

This Thursday

KuloLwesine

Come Thursday

Woza ngoLwesine

During Thursday

NgoLwesine

Friday

NgoLwesihlanu

This Friday

KuloLwesihlanu

On Friday

Ngolwesihlanu

Come Friday

Woza ngoLwesihlanu

By Friday

NgoLwesihlanu

For Friday

NgoLwesihlanu

Saturday

NgoMgqibelo

On Saturday

Ngomgqibelo

This coming Saturday

KuloMgqibelo ozayo

The weekend starts on Saturday

Impelasonto iqala ngoMgqibelo

Come Saturday

Woza ngoMgqibelo

Over on Saturday

NgoMgqibelo

Sunday

NgeSonto

On Sunday

Ngesonto

It's Sunday

KuyiSonto

This coming Sunday

Kuleli Sonto elizayo

The day after Saturday is Sunday

Usuku olulandela uMgqibelo yiSonto

Sunday rolls around again

ISonto liyaphenduka futhi

Half past nine

Ihora lesishiyagalolunye

:30

Thirty minutes after nine

Ngemuva kwemizuzu engamashumi amathathu nesishiyagalolunye

Nine thirty

Isishiyagalolunye amashumi amathathu

A quarter to ten

Ikwata ukuya kweyeshumi

Ten minus a quarter

Ishumi khipha ikota

Quarter past three

Ihora lesithathu ngaphambi kwehora

a quarter after three

ikota ngemva kwesithathu

three fifteen

amathathu nanhlanu

three o'clock and a quarter

ihora lesithathu nekota

fifteen minutes past three

imizuzu eyishumi nanhlanu ihora lesithathu

a quarter to three thirty

ingxenye yesine ukuya kweyesithathu

Quarter to six

Ikota kuye kweyesithupha

five forty-five

amahlanu namashumi amane nanhlanu

a quarter of six

ingxenye yesine yesithupha

fifteen minutes until six

imizuzu eyishumi nanhlanu kuze kube isithupha

four fifty-five and counting

amane namashumi amahlanu nanhlanu kanye nokubala

six minus fifteen minutes

ayisithupha susa imizuzu eyishumi nanhlanu

Five minutes past eight

Imizuzu emihlanu lidlule ihora lesishiyagalombili

Eight oh five

Isishiyagalombili oh amahlanu

Five after eight

Eyesihlanu ngemva kwesishiyagalombili

A quarter till eight fifteen

Ikota kuze kufike ishumi nanhlanu

Eight fifteen minus ten minutes

Ishumi nanhlanu lisuse imizuzu eyishumi

Five minutes beyond eight o'clock

Imizuzu emihlanu ngaphambi kwehora lesishiyagalombili

Ten minutes to seven

Imizuzu eyishumi kuye kweyesikhombisa

Seven minus ten minutes

Isikhombisa susa imizuzu eyishumi

Ten minutes until seven

Imizuzu eyishumi kuze kube yisikhombisa

Almost seven, minus ten minutes

Cishe ayisikhombisa, susa imizuzu eyishumi

Seven o'clock in ten minutes

Ihora lesikhombisa emizuzwini eyishumi

It's ten minutes before seven

Kusele imizuzu eyishumi ngaphambi kwesikhombisa

At noon

Emini

In the middle of the day

Phakathi kosuku

When it's lunchtime

Uma kuyisikhathi sesidlo sasemini

Around twelve o'clock

Cishe ngehora leshumi nambili

During the early afternoon

Ngezikhathi zantambama

When noon strikes

Uma kugadla emini

At midnight

Phakathi kwamabili

In the middle of the night

Phakathi kobusuku

When it's one o'clock in the morning

Lapho kushaya ihora lokuqala ekuseni

During the dead of night

Ngesikhathi sokufa ebusuku

Late at night

Kusebusuku kakhulu

In the small hours of the morning

Emahoreni amancane ekuseni

In the morning

Ekuseni

Early in the morning

Ekuseni ngovivi

This morning

Namuhla ekuseni

As soon as it's morning

Lapho nje sekusile

At morning时段的翻译应该避免直接按照字面意思直译，而是要符合自然表达习惯。因此我将仅提供与原句“早上”相关联的不同表述方式：

Ngo morning时段的翻译应该避免直接按照字面意思直译，而是要符合自然表达习惯。因此我将仅提供与原句“早上”相关联的不同表述方式:

During the nightfall

Ngesikhathi sokuhlwa

As the day comes to a close

Njengoba usuku lufika emaphethelweni

When it starts getting dark

Lapho sekuqala ukuhwalala

Toward dusk

Sekuhwalala

By evening time

Ngesikhathi sokuhlwa

This week

Kuleli viki

During this week

Phakathi naleli sonto

For this week

Kwaleli sonto

Within this week

Ngaphakathi kwaleli sonto

This upcoming week

Kuleli sonto elizayo

Next week

Evikini elizayo

the week after this one

isonto elilandela leli

following week

ngesonto elilandelayo

coming week

isonto elizayo

next seven days

izinsuku eziyisikhombisa ezilandelayo

week to come

isonto elizayo

Last week

Evikini eledlule

The week before

Isonto eledlule

A week ago

Isonto eledlule

Just last week

Ngesonto eledlule nje

Weeks prior

Amaviki angaphambili

Earlier this month

Ngasekuqaleni kwale nyanga

This month

Kule nyanga

During this month

Ngalenyanga

For the current month

Okwenyanga yamanje

At present in this month

Njengamanje kule nyanga

Right now in this month

Njengamanje kule nyanga

Next month

Inyanga ezayo

a month from now

inyanga kusukela manje

in a month's time

esikhathini esingangenyanga

one month ahead

inyanga eyodwa phambili

the month after this one

inyanga emva kwalena

coming month

inyanga ezayo

Last month

Ngenyanga edlule

a month ago

enyangeni edlule

one month back

inyanga eyodwa emuva

the month before

ngenyanga edlule

just last month

ngenyanga edlule nje

a little over a month ago

esikhathini esingaphezudlwana kwenyanga edlule

This year

Kulo nyaka

This time around

Lesi sikhathi nxazonke

For this year

Kulo nyaka

At this point in the year

Ngalesi sikhathi ngonyaka

Right now for the year

Njengamanje ngonyaka

Currently this year

Njengamanje kulo nyaka

Next year

Ngonyaka ozayo

see you next year

sobonana ngonyaka ozayo

same time next year

ngesikhathi esifanayo ngonyaka ozayo

until we meet next year

size sihlangane ngonyaka ozayo

let's catch up next year

asibambe ngonyaka ozayo

see each other again next year

sibonane ngonyaka ozayo

Last year

Ngonyaka odlule

The previous year

Ngonyaka odlule

A year ago

Ngonyaka odlule

Last summer

Ihlobo elidlule

Over the past year

Onyakeni odlule

During the last twelve months

Phakathi nezinyanga eziyishumi nambili zokugcina

Monday morning

NgoMsombuluko ekuseni

At the start of Monday

Ekuqaleni kukaMsombuluko

During Monday

NgoMsombuluko

On Mondays

NgeMisombuluko

Come Monday

Woza uMsombuluko

On the weekend

Ngampela sonto

during the weekend

ngempelasonto

at weekends

ngezimpelasonto

over the weekend

ngempelasonto

this coming weekend

kulempelasonto ezayo

next weekend

ngempelasonto ezayo

Tonight

Namuhla ebusuku

Later tonight

Kamuva namuhla ebusuku

At nightfall

Ebusuku

Tomorrow morning

Kusasa ekuseni

early tomorrow morning

kusasa ekuseni

in the morning tomorrow

ekuseni kusasa

the following morning

ngakusasa ekuseni

next morning

ngakusasa ekuseni

morning of the day after today

ekuseni ngosuku olulandelayo

Yesterday evening

Izolo kusihlwa

Last night

Izolo ebusuku

The previous evening

Ngobusuku bangaphambilini

On the night before

Ngobusuku bangaphambili

In the late hours of yesterday

Ezinsukwini zayizolo

During the early part of last night

Ekuqaleni kobusuku bokugcina

It's approximately a quarter past four

Cishe sekuyoshaya ihora lesine

It's about ten minutes after four o'clock

Sekuyimizuzu eyishumi emva kwehora lesine

It's around four fifteen

Sekuyihora leshumi nanhlanu

It's roughly forty-five past three

Cishe sekungamashumi amane nanhlanu ihora lesithathu

It's a bit after four

Sekudlule isine

It's nearly a quarter to five

Cishe sekusele ikota ukuya kwelesihlanu

I'll be free between three and five

Ngizokhululeka phakathi kwesithathu nesihlanu

I'm available from three to five.

Ngitholakala kusukela kwezintathu kuya kwezinhlanu.

Between three o'clock and five, I'm free.

Phakathi kwehora lesithathu nelesihlanu, ngikhululekile.

From 3 till 5, I don't have any plans.

Kusukela ngo-3 kuya ku-5, anginazo izinhlelo.

I'm open from 3 to 5.

Ngivula kusuka ku-3 kuya ku-5.

Between 3 PM and 5 PM, I'll be free.

Phakathi kuka-3 PM no-5 PM, ngizobe ngikhululekile.

Could we reschedule for next Tuesday?

Singakwazi ukuhlela kabusha uLwesibili oluzayo?

Can we move it to next Tuesday instead?

Singakwazi ukuyihambisa ngoLwesibili oluzayo esikhundleni salokho?

How about switching it to Tuesday of next week?

Kuthiwani ngokuyishintshela ngoLwesibili weviki elizayo?

Would it be possible to change this to next Tuesday?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukushintshela lokhu kube ngoLwesibili oluzayo?

Shall we push this to Tuesday next week?

Ngabe sizophusha lokhu kuze kube uLwesibili ngesonto elizayo?

Could we rearrange this for Tuesday next week?

Singakuhlela kabusha lokhu okwesibili kwesonto elizayo?

I'm available from Thursday onwards

Ngiyatholakala kusukela ngoLwesine kuya phambili

From Thursday onward, I'm free

Kusukela ngoLwesine kuya phambili, ngikhululekile

Starting Thursday, I'm available

Kusukela ngoLwesine, ngiyatholakala

Available to you from Thursday on

Itholakala kuwena kusukela ngoLwesine kuya phambili

I become free as of Thursday

Ngikhululeka kusukela ngoLwesine

The deadline is the end of the month

Umnqamulajuqu ukuphela kwenyanga

The cut-off date is the last day of this month.

Idethi yokuvala wusuku lokugcina lwale nyanga.

You have until the end of the month to complete it.

Unesikhathi kuze kube sekupheleni kwenyanga ukukuqeda.

Your submission must be in by the last day of the month.

Ukuhambisa kwakho kufanele kube kungakapheli usuku lokugcina lwenyanga.

This process needs to be finished by the end of the month.

Le nqubo idinga ukuqedwa ekupheleni kwenyanga.

The due date for this task is the final day of the current month.

Usuku lomnqamulajuqu lwalo msebenzi usuku lokugcina lwenyanga yamanje.

Two weeks from today

Emasontweni amabili kusukela namuhla

two weeks after tomorrow

ngemva kwamasonto amabili kusasa

in two weeks' time

esikhathini esingamaviki amabili

twelve days from now

ezinsukwini eziyishumi nambili kusukela manje

after fourteen days from today

emva kwezinsuku eziyishumi nane kusukela namhlanje

in a fortnight from here

phakathi kwamaviki amabili ukusuka lapha

A fortnight ago

Ezinsukwini ezimbili ezedlule

Two weeks ago

Emasontweni amabili edlule

About two weeks back

Cishe amasonto amabili emuva

Just over a fortnight earlier

Esikhathini esingaphezu kwamasonto amabili ngaphambili

Around fourteen days ago

Cishe ezinsukwini eziyishumi nane ezedlule

Last week and then some

Ngesonto eledlule bese kuba abanye

By the end of the quarter

Ekupheleni kwekota

By the close of the quarter

Ekupheleni kwekota

At the conclusion of the quarter

Ekupheleni kwekota

When the quarter ends

Lapho ikota iphela

As soon as the quarter finishes

Lapho nje ikota iphela

Once the quarter is over

Uma ikota isiphelile

First thing in the morning

Into yokuqala ekuseni

Right at dawn

Ekuseni kakhulu

As soon as I wake up

Ngithi ngivuka nje

Just after sunrise

Ngemva nje kokuphuma kwelanga

In the very early hours

Ekuseni kakhulu

Last thing in the evening

Into yokugcina kusihlwa

Just before bed

Ngaphambi nje kokulala

In the late hours of the evening

Ezikhathini zakusihlwa

Right before going to sleep

Ngaphambi nje kokulala

Towards the end of the day

Ngasekupheleni kosuku

At your earliest convenience

Ngesikhathi esivumelana nawe ngaso

as soon as you can

ngokushesha ngangokunokwenzeka

when you get a chance

uma uthola ithuba

whenever you're free

noma nini ukhululekile

the moment you can

umzuzu ongakwenza

at the first opportunity

ngethuba lokuqala

Around the same time next week

Cishe ngesikhathi esifanayo ngesonto elizayo

about the same time next week

ngesikhathi esifanayo ngesonto elizayo

same time next week, please

ngicela ngesikhathi esifanayo ngesonto elizayo

next week around the same time

ngesonto elizayo ngesikhathi esifanayo

at the same hour next week

ngehora elifanayo ngesonto elizayo

the following week at this time

ngesonto elilandelayo ngalesi sikhathi

Roughly an hour from now

Cishe ihora kusukela manje

About an hour from now

Cishe ihora kusukela manje

In approximately an hour

Cishe ihora

Sometime in the next hour or so

Ngesinye isikhathi ehoreni elilandelayo noma ngaphezulu

Within about an hour

Phakathi nehora

Around this time tomorrow morning

Ngalesi sikhathi kusasa ekuseni

I'd suggest we meet at the top of the hour

Ngingaphakamisa ukuthi sihlangane phezulu kwehora

How about meeting at the start of the next hour?

Kuthiwani ngomhlangano ekuqaleni kwehora elilandelayo?

Let's plan to see each other at the beginning of the next hour.

Ake sihlele ukubonana ekuqaleni kwehora elilandelayo.

Why don't we arrange to meet at the top of the next hour?

Kungani singahleleli ukuhlangana phezulu ngehora elilandelayo?

Shall we agree to meet right as the new hour starts?

Ngabe sizovuma ukuhlangana kahle njengoba kuqala ihora elisha?

Perhaps we could come together at the beginning of the hour?

Mhlawumbe singahlangana ekuqaleni kwehora?

Around the bewitching hour

Cishe ihora lokuthakatha

In the magical hour

Ngehora lemilingo

When it gets enchanting

Lapho ithola imilingo

As the night casts its spell

Njengoba ubusuku bukhipha ukupela kwabo

During the captivating evening

Phakathi nobusuku obumangalisayo

When twilight turns mystical

Lapho ukuhwalala kuba yimfihlakalo

Towards the small hours

Emahoreni amancane

As dawn approaches

Njengoba sekuzosa

In the late night hours

Ebusuku kakhulu

When it's almost morning

Lapho sekuzosa

Near the early hours of the day

Cishe ekuseni kakhulu

Just before the break of day

Ngaphambi nje kwekhefu losuku

First light tomorrow morning

Ukukhanya kokuqala kusasa ekuseni

just before sunrise tomorrow

ngaphambi nje kokuphuma kwelanga kusasa

right as dawn breaks tomorrow

kusasa nje ekuseni

at tomorrow's first light

ekukhanyeni kokuqala kwakusasa

as the sun rises tomorrow morning

njengoba ilanga liphuma kusasa ekuseni

At the crack of dawn

Ekuntweleni kokusa

As soon as the sun comes up

Lapho nje ilanga liphuma

Early in the morning hours

Ekuseni ngovivi

When the day is just beginning

Lapho usuku lusanda kuqala

Right when the morning starts

Khona lapho kuqala ukusa

By close of business

Ngokuvala ibhizinisi

By the end of the day

Ekupheleni kosuku

Before the day is over

Ngaphambi kokuphela kosuku

When the day comes to a close

Lapho usuku lufika emaphethelweni

At the conclusion of the workday

Ekupheleni kosuku lokusebenza

Until the end of the working day

Kuze kube sekupheleni kosuku lokusebenza

Within the working day

Ngaphakathi kosuku lokusebenza

During weekdays

Phakathi nezinsuku

On a workday

Ngosuku lomsebenzi

Throughout the normal business hours

Kuwo wonke amahora ebhizinisi ajwayelekile

In the course of a regular workday

Phakathi nosuku lokusebenza oluvamile

While the office is open

Ngenkathi ihhovisi livuliwe

End of play tomorrow

Ukuphela kokudlala kusasa

Tomorrow is the last day of the show

Kusasa usuku lokugcina lombukiso

The performance ends tomorrow

Umdlalo uphela kusasa

No more shows after tomorrow

Ayisekho imibukiso ngemva kwakusasa

Tomorrow will mark the end of our performances

Kusasa kuzophawula ukuphela kwemidlalo yethu

There won't be any plays after tomorrow

Ngeke kube khona imidlalo ngemuva kwakusasa

Some time after sunset

Esikhathini esithile ngemva kokushona kwelanga

A little while after the sun goes down

Ngemva kwesikhashana ilanga selishonile

Not long after dusk falls

Akuphelanga sikhathi esingakanani kuhwalala

Once it gets dark after the sun sets

Kuke kube mnyama ilanga selishonile

Later in the evening when the sky is dark

Kamuva kusihlwa lapho isibhakabhaka simnyama

After the daylight fades and the stars come out

Ngemva kokunyamalala kwemini nezinkanyezi ziyaphuma

👨‍👩‍👧Family & relationships288 phrases

Talking about family, kids, partners, friends.

Mother

Umama

mom

umama

mum

umama

mother dear

umama othandekayo

mommy

umama

Father

Baba

Dad

Ubaba

Papa

Ubaba

Pop

I-Pop

Popsiferous

I-Popssiferous

Sister

Dadewethu

Sis

Mașina mea

Mașina me

Miss

Nkosazana

Soeur

Hermana mía

Hermana mina

Brother

Mfowethu

buddy

umngane

mate

umlingani

pal

umngane

bro

bhuti

dude

Daughter

Ndodakazi

girl child

ingane yentombazane

little girl

intombazanyana

my daughter

indodakazi yami

daughter dear

ndodakazi ethandekayo

the younger one

omncane

Son

Indodana

Kid

Ingane

Young man

Nsizwa

Boy

Mfana

Buddy

Guy

Wife

Unkosikazi

my spouse

umlingani wami

significant other

okunye okubalulekile

better half

isigamu esingcono

life partner

umlingani wempilo

the love of my life

uthando lwempilo yami

Husband

Umyeni

partner

uzakwethu

spouse

umlingani

Friend

Umngane

chum

comrade

umngane

Family

Umndeni

my family

umkhaya wami

the folks back home

abantu basekhaya

kin and relatives

izihlobo nezihlobo

my loved ones

zithandwa zami

close relations

ubudlelwano obuseduze

Youth

Intsha

Girl

Intombazane

Lady

Ntokazi

Young woman

Intokazi

Woman

Owesifazane

Gal

Grandmother

Ugogo

granny

ugogo

grammy

i-grammi

nana

bubbie

bubhibhi

mamaw

umama

Grandfather

Umkhulu

old man

Indoda endala

grandpa

umkhulu

gramps

amagremu

daddy-o

ubaba-o

papa

ubaba

Aunt

Umalumekazi

auntie

umalumekazi

mausi

tieta

ithitha

shushu

jiejie

jieji

Uncle

Malume

Auntie's brother

Ubhuti ka Anti

Big brother

Ubhuti omkhulu

Older male relative

Isihlobo sesilisa esikhulile

Brother of my parent

Ubhuti womzali wami

Cousin's father

Ubaba kamzala

Cousin

Umzala

relative

isihlobo

family member

ilungu lomndeni

kin

isihlobo

branch of the family

igatsha lomndeni

near relation

ubudlelwano obuseduze

Baby

little one

omncane

tiny tot

into encane

babe

infant

usana

little baby

ingane encane

Children

Izingane

Kids

Izingane

Little ones

Abancane

Tykes

Youngsters

Abancane

Tots

Parents

Abazali

Mom and Dad

Umama nobaba

Mother and Father

Umama noBaba

Mum and Dad

Umama nobaba

Ma and Pa

UMa kanye noPa

Parental figures

Izibalo zabazali

I'm married

Ngishadile

I am married.

Ngishadile.

I have a spouse.

Nginomuntu engishade naye.

I am in a marriage.

Ngisemshadweni.

I have tied the knot.

Ngibophe ifindo likasofasilahlane.

I have a husband/wife.

Nginomyeni/unkosikazi.

I'm single

angithandani namuntu

I am unmarried

Angishadile

Just single, actually

Vele ongashadile, empeleni

Not in a relationship right now

Hhayi ebudlelwaneni njengamanje

On my own at the moment

Ngedwa okwamanje

Flying solo for the time being

Ukundiza wedwa okwamanje

I have two children

Nginezingane ezimbili

I've got two kids.

Nginezingane ezimbili.

There are two children with me.

Nginabantwana ababili.

Two little ones are traveling with me.

Abancane ababili bahamba nami.

I'm here with my two children.

Ngilapha nezingane zami ezimbili.

I travel with two offspring.

Ngihamba nezingane ezimbili.

She's my wife

Ungumkami

She is married to me.

Ushade nami.

I am her husband.

Ngiyindoda yakhe.

We are married.

Sishadile.

She is my spouse.

Ungumngane wami womshado.

My partner is a woman.

Umlingani wami ungowesifazane.

He's my husband

Ungumyeni wami

He is my spouse.

Ungumngane wami womshado.

He is my partner.

Ungumlingani wami.

That man over there is my husband.

Leya ndoda laphaya ngumyeni wami.

My significant other is him.

Omunye wami obalulekile nguye.

This gentleman here is my husband.

Lo mnumzane nangu umyeni wami.

This is my friend

Umngane wami lo

This person is my friend.

Lo muntu umngane wami.

I'd like to introduce my friend.

Ngingathanda ukwethula umngane wami.

My companion here is a friend of mine.

Engihamba naye lapha ngumngane wami.

May I present my friend?

Ngingakwazi ukwethula umngane wami?

This guy/girl right here is my friend.

Le nsizwa/intombazane khona lapha ingumngane wami.

These are my parents

Abazali bami laba

This is my mom and dad.

Umama nobaba wami lona.

I'm traveling with my folks.

Ngihamba nabantu bakithi.

These two here are my parents.

Laba ababili lapha ngabazali bami.

My mum and dad are over there.

Umama nobaba bakhona.

These are the people who raised me.

Laba abantu abangikhulisile.

I have a younger sister

Nginodadewethu omncane

I've got a little sister.

Nginosisi omncane.

My sister is younger than me.

Udadewethu mncane kunami.

There's a younger sister in my family.

Kunodadewethu omncane emndenini wami.

I have a sister who is younger.

Nginosisi omncane.

A younger sister is part of my family.

Udadewethu omncane uyingxenye yomndeni wami.

I have an older brother

Nginomfowethu omdala

I've got an older brother.

Nginobhuti omdala.

My elder brother is alive.

Umfowethu omdala uyaphila.

There's an older brother in my family.

Kunomfowethu omdala ekhaya.

I come from a family with an older brother.

Ngiphuma emndenini onobhuti omdala.

I have a brother who is older than me.

Nginobhuti omdala kunami.

My mother is from France

Umama ungowaseFrance

She's French on my mom's side.

UngumFulentshi ohlangothini lukamama.

Mom hails from France.

Umama uvela eFrance.

France is where my mother comes from.

I-France yilapho umama avela khona.

My老妈是法国人（注：此处中文与要求不符，忽略此部分）

Mother originates from the land of France.

Umama udabuka ezweni laseFrance.

We've been together for five years

Sesineminyaka emihlanu sindawonye

It's been five years since we started together.

Sekuphele iminyaka emihlanu saqala ndawonye.

Five years have passed since we began this journey.

Sekudlule iminyaka emihlanu saqala lolu hambo.

We started our relationship five years ago.

Saqala ubudlelwano bethu eminyakeni emihlanu edlule.

Our partnership has lasted for five years now.

Ukubambisana kwethu sekuthathe iminyaka emihlanu manje.

It's been half a decade since we joined forces.

Sekuphele uhhafu weshumi leminyaka sahlangana.

We just got engaged

Sisanda kuthembisana umshado

We recently got engaged

Sisanda kuthembisana umshado

We've just become engaged

Sesithembisene umshado

We are now engaged

Sesithembisene umshado

We got engaged not long ago

Sathembisana umshado kungekudala

We became engaged a little while ago

Sathembisana umshado esikhathini esincane esidlule

We're expecting a baby

Silindele umntwana

We are expecting to have a baby soon.

Silindele ukuba nomntwana maduze.

My partner and I are going to be parents.

Mina nozakwethu sizoba abazali.

There's going to be a new addition to our family.

Kuzoba nokwengezwa okusha emndenini wethu.

I'm pregnant and we're waiting for the baby.

Ngikhulelwe silinde ingane.

Our family is growing, we're expecting.

Umndeni wethu uyakhula, silindele.

She's my partner

Ungumlingani wami

She is with me.

Unami.

I'm here with her.

Ngilapha naye.

We are together.

Sindawonye.

This is my partner.

Uzakwethu lo.

Her and I are partners.

Mina naye singabalingani.

We're family friends

Singabangane bomndeni

We are friends through our families

Singabangani ngemindeni yethu

We know each other through our families

Siyazana ngemindeni yethu

Our families are close friends

Imindeni yethu ingabangane abaseduze

My family is close with yours

Umndeni wami usondelene nowakho

We’re connected via our families

Sixhunywe ngemindeni yethu

We've been married for over a decade

Sesineminyaka engaphezu kweshumi sishadile

We've been together as husband and wife for more than ten years.

Sesihlale ndawonye njengendoda nomfazi iminyaka engaphezu kweshumi.

Our marriage has lasted over ten years now.

Umshado wethu usuthathe iminyaka engaphezu kweyishumi manje.

It's been more than ten years since we got married.

Sekuphele iminyaka engaphezu kweshumi sashada.

We tied the knot over a decade ago.

Sabopha ifindo likasofa silahlane eminyakeni eyishumi edlule.

We've been spouses for well over ten years.

Sesineminyaka engaphezu kweshumi sishadile.

Our kids are grown and out of the house

Izingane zethu sezikhulile futhi azikho ekhaya

The children have left home and we're empty nesters now.

Izingane zihambile ekhaya futhi sesingenalutho manje.

Our kids have moved out and we don't have them under our roof anymore.

Izingane zethu seziphumile futhi azisenazo ngaphansi kophahla lwethu.

We're in the empty nest phase since our kids aren't living with us.

Sisesidlekeni esingenalutho njengoba izingane zethu azihlali nathi.

The house feels quiet these days because our kids are independent now.

Kuthuleke endlini kulezi zinsuku ngoba izingane zethu sezizimele manje.

Now that our kids are on their own, they've moved out of the house.

Manje njengoba izingane zethu sezizimele zodwa, seziphumile ekhaya.

I have a niece who lives abroad

Nginomshana ohlala phesheya

My sister's daughter is living overseas.

Indodakazi kadadewethu ihlala phesheya kwezilwandle.

There's a girl in my family who resides outside the country.

Kunentombazane yakithi ehlala ngaphandle kwezwe.

One of my relatives, my niece to be exact, lives abroad.

Esinye isihlobo sami, umshana wami uma sikhuluma nje, sihlala phesheya.

My younger sister’s child has been living in another country for some time now.

Ingane kadadewethu omncane isinesikhathi eside ihlala kwelinye izwe.

Overseas is where you'll find my niece making her home.

Phesheya kwezilwandle yilapho ozothola khona umshana wami emenza ikhaya.

My in-laws live nearby

Abakhwenyana bami bahlala eduze

My husband's parents live close by.

Abazali bomyeni wami bahlala eduze.

My mother-in-law and father-in-law are not far from here.

Umamezala kanye nomkhwekazi abakude lapha.

The family of my spouse lives around this area.

Umndeni womlingani wami uhlala kule ndawo.

Near to me reside the folks of my partner.

Eduze kwami kuhlala abantu bomlingani wami.

My wife's or husband's family is within walking distance.

Umndeni womkami noma womyeni wami ungaphakathi kwebanga lokuhamba ngezinyawo.

We're celebrating our anniversary this week

Sigubha usuku lwethu lokuzalwa kuleli sonto

This week is our anniversary celebration.

Leli sonto wumgubho weminyaka yethu.

We are marking our anniversary this week.

Sigubha unyaka wethu kuleli sonto.

Our anniversary falls this week, and we're celebrating.

Umgubho wethu uwela kuleli sonto, futhi siyawubungaza.

This week marks our anniversary, and we plan to celebrate.

Leli sonto ligubha iminyaka yethu, futhi sihlela ukuligubha.

We have an anniversary celebration planned for this week.

Sinomcimbi wokugubha usuku lokuzalwa oluhlelelwe leli sonto.

I'm an only child

Ngingedwa

I don't have any siblings.

Anginazo izingane zakwethu.

There are no other children in my family.

Azikho ezinye izingane emndenini wami.

My parents have me all to themselves.

Abazali bami bangimele.

I grew up as the sole child in my family.

Ngakhula ngiwukuphela kwengane ekhaya.

I come from a one-child family.

Ngiphuma emndenini onengane eyodwa.

Our family gathers every Sunday for dinner

Umndeni wethu uhlangana njalo ngeSonto ukuze uthole isidlo sakusihlwa

Every Sunday, our family gets together for dinner.

Njalo ngeSonto, umndeni wethu uyahlangana ukuze udle isidlo sakusihlwa.

On Sundays, we have a family dinner gathering.

NgamaSonto, siba nesidlo sakusihlwa somndeni.

We meet up with the whole family each Sunday night for dinner.

Sihlangana nomndeni wonke ngeSonto ebusuku ukuze sidle.

Each Sunday, our clan comes together over a meal.

Njalo ngeSonto, umndeni wethu uhlangana ndawonye ukuze udle.

Our extended family tradition is to dine together on Sundays.

Isiko lethu lomndeni owengeziwe ukuthi sidle ndawonye ngamaSonto.

I'd love for you to meet my family

Ngingathanda ukuthi uhlangane nomndeni wami

I would be delighted if you could meet my family

Ngingajabula uma ungahlangana nomndeni wami

It would mean a lot to me if we could introduce you to my family

Kungasho lukhulu kimina uma singanethula emndenini wami

Would it be possible for us to bring you to meet our family?

Singakwazi yini ukukuletha ukuze uhlangane nomndeni wethu?

How about meeting my family sometime?

Kuthiwani ngokuhlangana nomndeni wami ngesinye isikhathi?

I think my family would really enjoy getting to know you too

Ngicabanga ukuthi umndeni wami ungakujabulela kakhulu ukukwazi nawe

My grandmother was born during the war

Ugogo wami wazalwa ngesikhathi sempi

During the war, my grandma was born.

Phakathi nempi, ugogo wazalwa.

My grandma came into this world during wartime.

Ugogo wafika kulo mhlaba ngesikhathi sempi.

The war was happening when my grandmother was born.

Impi yayisenzeka ngesikhathi kuzalwa ugogo.

My grandmother entered the world at the time of the conflict.

Ugogo wami wangena emhlabeni ngesikhathi sengxabano.

Born in the midst of the war is my grandmother.

Ugogo ozelwe phakathi kwempi.

We're a blended family

Siwumndeni ohlanganisiwe

We are a mixed family

Siwumndeni oxubile

Our family is blended

Umndeni wethu uhlanganisiwe

We have a blended household

Sinomndeni ohlanganisiwe

Our family includes step-relatives

Umndeni wethu uhlanganisa izihlobo zokutholwa

We consider ourselves a blended unit

Sizibheka njengeyunithi ehlanganisiwe

Family ties run deep in our culture

Izibopho zemindeni zijula esikweni lethu

Our culture places a strong emphasis on family bonds.

Isiko lethu ligcizelela kakhulu izibopho zomndeni.

In our culture, family connections are very important.

Esikweni lethu, ukuxhumana kwemindeni kubaluleke kakhulu.

Deep family roots characterize our cultural values.

Izimpande zomndeni ezijulile zibonisa izindinganiso zamasiko ethu.

Family relationships hold significant importance in our society.

Ubudlelwano bomndeni bubaluleke kakhulu emphakathini wethu.

Strong familial links are a cornerstone of our traditions.

Izixhumanisi zomndeni eziqinile ziyisisekelo samasiko ethu.

We have a close-knit extended family

Sinomndeni obumbene obumbene

Our family is very close.

Umndeni wethu usondelene kakhulu.

We are part of a tight-knit extended family.

Siyingxenye yomndeni obumbene.

Our extended family is quite close.

Umndeni wethu omkhulu usondelene impela.

My family, including all the relatives, is very close.

Umndeni wami, kuhlanganise nazo zonke izihlobo, sisondelene kakhulu.

We have an extremely close and connected big family.

Sinomndeni omkhulu osondelene kakhulu futhi oxhumene.

My ancestors emigrated three generations ago

Okhokho bami bafuduka ezizukulwaneni ezintathu ezedlule

Our great-grandparents came here three generations back

Okhokho bethu bafika lapha ezizukulwaneni ezintathu ezedlule

Three generations ago, my family moved here

Ezizukulwaneni ezintathu ezedlule, umndeni wami wathuthela lapha

My forefathers left their homeland three generations past

Okhokho bami balishiya izwe lakubo ezizukulwaneni ezintathu ezedlule

It was three generations ago when our relatives immigrated

Kwakusezizukulwaneni ezintathu ezedlule lapho izihlobo zethu zifuduka

Our family has been here since my great-great-grandparents arrived

Umndeni wakithi ukhona selokhu kwafika ukhokho nokhokho bami

We trace our lineage to a small village

Silandelela uzalo lwethu esigodini esincane

Our roots are in a tiny village.

Izimpande zethu zisesigodini esincane.

We come from a little village.

Sivela esigodini esincane.

Our family origins lie in a small village.

Imvelaphi yethu isesigodini esincane.

We hail from a humble village.

Siphuma esigodini esiphansi.

Our ancestors came from a small village.

Okhokho bethu babevela esigodini esincane.

Family heirlooms passed down for generations

Amafa omndeni adluliselwa ezizukulwaneni ngezizukulwane

treasured family artifacts from our ancestors

izinto zobuciko zomndeni eziyigugu ezivela kokhokho bethu

valuable items handed down through my family

izinto ezibalulekile ezadluliselwa ngomkhaya wami

family treasures that have been passed on

amagugu omndeni adlulisiwe

old family possessions that have been inherited

izinto zomndeni ezindala ezizuzwe njengefa

precious objects that have been in my family for ages

izinto eziyigugu osekuyiminyaka emndenini wami

🩺Body & health378 phrases

Body parts, symptoms, talking to doctors.

Head

Ikhanda

Front

Ngaphambili

Heading

Isihloko

In front of

Ngaphambi kwe

At the forefront

Phambili

Leading the way

Ukuhola indlela

Eye

Iso

I see

Ngiyabona

I got it

ngiyitholile

That's clear

Lokho kucacile

Got it

Ngiyitholile

Understood

Kuyaqondwa

Nose

Ikhala

Snout

Ikhala

Muzzle

Amafinyila

Nostril

Ikhala

Facial cavity for breathing and smelling

Isikhala sobuso sokuphefumula nokuhogela

Pig snout

Ikhala lengulube

Mouth

Umlomo

Lips

Izindebe

Chin

Isilevu

Face

Ubuso

Jaw

Umhlathi

Tongue

Ulimi

Ear

Indlebe

Hearing organ

Isitho sokuzwa

Auditory organ

Isitho sokuzwa

Organ of hearing

Isitho sokuzwa

The part you hear with

Ingxenye ozwa ngayo

The thing that picks up sound

Into ebamba umsindo

Hand

Isandla

paw

dladla

claw

uzipho

fin

isiphetho

appendage

isithasiselo

digit

idijithi

Foot

Unyawo

leg

umlenze

pedestrian area

indawo yabahamba ngezinyawo

walking zone

indawo yokuhamba

on foot

ngezinyawo

by foot

ngonyawo

Arm

Ingalo

Shoulder

Ihlombe

Upper arm

Ingalo engenhla

Forearm

Umphambili

Arms

Izingalo

Arm section

Ingxenye yengalo

Leg

Umlenze

Shin bone

Lower leg

Umlenze ophansi

Calf

Ithole

Tibia

Fibula

I-Fibula

Stomach

Isisu

tummy

isisu

belly

isisu

gut

amathumbu

midriff

i-midriff

abdomen

isisu

Back

Emuva

Behind me

Ngemva kwami

To the rear

Ngasemuva

In the rear

Ngemuva

At my back

Emhlane wami

Towards the back

Ngasemuva

Heart

Inhliziyo

Feelings

Imizwa

Inner self

Umuntu wangaphakathi

Emotions

Imizwa

Core being

Ingqikithi yokuba

Sentiment

Imizwa

Blood

Igazi

red blood

igazi elibomvu

bleeding

ukopha

hemoglobin

i-hemoglobin

bloodstream

igazi

circulating blood

igazi elijikelezayo

Skin

Isikhumba

Epidermis

I-epidermis

Outer layer

Isendlalelo sangaphandle

Surface

Ubuso

Top layer

Isendlalelo esiphezulu

Outward appearance

Ukubukeka kwangaphandle

Hair

Izinwele

locks

amalokhi

tresses

izigqoko

mane

umhlwehlwe

hairdo

izinwele

crown of hair

umqhele wezinwele

I'm sick

Ngiyagula

I don't feel well

Angizizwa kahle

Something's not right with me

Kukhona okungalungile kimi

I'm not feeling good

Angizizwa kahle

There's something wrong with me

Kukhona okungalungile ngami

I'm not myself today

Angiyena mina namuhla

I'm tired

ngikhathele

I am exhausted

Ngikhathele

I feel really tired

Ngizizwa ngikhathele ngempela

I'm feeling pretty worn out

Ngizizwa ngikhathele kakhulu

I could use a good rest

Bengingasebenzisa ukuphumula okuhle

I need to catch some sleep

Ngidinga ukulala kancane

I have a fever

Nginomkhuhlane

I've got a fever

Nginomkhuhlane

I'm running a fever

Ngiphethwe umkhuhlane

My temperature is up

Izinga lokushisa lami liphakeme

I feel feverish

Ngizizwa nginomkhuhlane

I'm not feeling well; I think I have a fever

angizizwa kahle; Ngicabanga ukuthi nginomkhuhlane

Doctor

Udokotela

physician

udokotela

medical doctor

udokotela wezokwelapha

medic

umuthi

doc

doctor先生 (Dr.先生)

udokotela先生 (Dr.先生)

Medicine

Umuthi

Pills

Amaphilisi

Pharmacy supplies

Izimpahla zekhemisi

Health remedies

Amakhambi ezempilo

Medical supplies

Izimpahla zezokwelapha

Medication

Imithi

I have a headache

Ngiphethwe ikhanda

My head hurts.

Ikhanda lami libuhlungu.

I've got a headache.

Ngiphethwe yikhanda.

I'm feeling a bit dizzy.

Ngizizwa nginesiyezi.

My headache is bothering me.

Ikhanda lami liyangihlupha.

I don't feel well; I think I have a headache.

Angizizwa kahle; Ngicabanga ukuthi ngiphethwe yikhanda.

I have a sore throat

Ngiphethwe umphimbo

My throat is really bothering me.

Umphimbo wami uyangihlupha impela.

I've got a sore throat.

Ngiphethwe umphimbo.

My throat is hurting today.

Umphimbo wami ubuhlungu namuhla.

I'm not feeling well; my throat hurts.

angizizwa kahle; umphimbo wami ubuhlungu.

Today my throat is quite painful.

Namuhla umphimbo wami ubuhlungu impela.

I have a cough

Nginomkhuhlane

I've got a cough.

Ngiphethwe ukukhwehlela.

My throat is really sore, and I'm coughing a lot.

Umphimbo wami ubuhlungu impela, futhi ngikhwehlela kakhulu.

I seem to be coming down with something; my chest feels tight, and I keep hacking.

Kubukeka sengathi ngehla nokuthile; isifuba sami sizizwa siqinile, futhi ngilokhu ngigebenga.

I can't stop coughing.

Angikwazi ukuyeka ukukhwehlela.

It feels like I have phlegm in my lungs, and I'm always coughing.

Kuzwakala sengathi ngine-phlegm emaphashini ami, futhi ngihlala ngikhwehlela.

I have a runny nose

Nginomkhuhlane

My nose is running.

Ikhala lami liyagijima.

I've got a stuffy nose.

Ngibambe ikhala.

I'm sneezing and my nose won't stop.

Ngithimula nekhala lami alimile.

There's mucus coming out of my nose.

Kuphuma amafinyila emakhaleni ami.

My nasal passages are congested and dripping.

Amakhala ami aminyene futhi ayaconsa.

I have a stomachache

Ngiphethwe isisu

My stomach hurts.

Isisu sami sibuhlungu.

I've got an upset stomach.

Ngiphethwe isisu.

I'm feeling sick to my stomach.

Ngizizwa ngiguliswa yisisu.

My tummy is hurting.

Isisu sami sibuhlungu.

I'm experiencing stomach pain.

Ngizwa ubuhlungu besisu.

I'm dizzy

nginesiyezi

I feel lightheaded

Ngizizwa ngilula

My head is spinning

Ikhanda lami liyazula

I'm feeling dizzy

Ngizizwa nginesiyezi

The room is spinning around me

Igumbi liyangizungeza

I’m a bit dizzy

Nginesiyezi kancane

I feel nauseous

Ngizizwa nginesicanucanu

I'm feeling sick to my stomach

Ngizizwa ngiguliswa yisisu

My stomach feels queasy

Isisu sami sizwa siqhaqhazela

I feel really dizzy and off balance

Ngizizwa nginesiyezi ngempela futhi ngiphelelwe amandla

I think I’m going to be sick

Ngicabanga ukuthi ngizogula

I’ve got an upset stomach right now

Ngiphethwe isisu manje

I have diarrhea

Nginesifo sohudo

I'm experiencing diarrhea

Ngiphethwe isifo sohudo

I've got diarrhea

Nginesifo sohudo

My stomach is giving me diarrhea

Isisu sami singinika isifo sohudo

I'm suffering from diarrhea

ngiphethwe isifo sohudo

I have a case of diarrhea

Nginesifo sohudo

My back hurts

Umqolo wami ubuhlungu

I'm having pain in my back

Ngizwa ubuhlungu emhlane

There's something wrong with my back

Kukhona okungalungile emhlane wami

My back is hurting right now

Iqolo lami libuhlungu njengamanje

I've got a sore back

Ngiphethwe iqolo

My back is bothering me

Iqolo lami liyangihlupha

My ankle is swollen

Iqakala lami livuvukele

My ankle is puffed up.

Iqakala lami likhukhumele.

I've got a swollen ankle.

Ngivuvukele iqakala.

The swelling in my ankle is bad.

Ukuvuvukala kweqakala lami kubi.

My ankle is all bloated.

Iqakala lami lonke liqunjelwe.

There's swelling in my ankle.

Kukhona ukuvuvukala eqakaleni.

I twisted my knee

Ngisonte idolo

My knee got twisted

Idolo lami lasonteka

I've sprained my knee

Ngishaye idolo

My knee is all twisted up

Idolo lami ligoqekile

The knee I twisted

Idolo ngalisonta

My knee has taken a twist

Idolo lami seliphenduke ingwijikhwebu

I think I have food poisoning

Ngicabanga ukuthi nginoshevu wokudla

I believe I might have food poisoning.

Ngikholwa ukuthi kungenzeka nginoshevu wokudla.

I suspect I've got food poisoning.

Ngisola ukuthi nginoshevu wokudla.

I think the food didn't agree with me.

Ngicabanga ukuthi ukudla kwakungavumelani nami.

It seems like I have food poisoning.

Kubonakala sengathi nginoshevu wokudla.

I'm pretty sure I've gotten food poisoning.

Ngiqinisekile ukuthi ngithole ushevu wokudla.

I need a prescription refill

Ngidinga ukugcwaliswa kabusha kwencwadi kadokotela

I need to get my prescription renewed.

Ngidinga ukwenza incwadi yami kadokotela ivuselelwe.

Can you help me renew my prescription?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ukuvuselela incwadi yami kadokotela?

I require a refill for my medication.

Ngidinga ukugcwaliswa kabusha kwemithi yami.

Could I please have my prescription refilled?

Ngicela incwadi yami kadokotela igcwaliswe kabusha?

I'd like to renew the prescription, please.

Ngicela, ukuvuselela incwadi kadokotela.

I need pain killers

Ngidinga ama-pain killer

I require some pain medication.

Ngidinga umuthi wezinhlungu.

Could I get some painkillers, please?

Ngicela, amaphilisi ezinhlungu?

I need to buy some pain relievers.

Ngidinga ukuthenga okokuqeda izinhlungu.

Do you have any pain meds available?

Ingabe unayo imithi yezinhlungu etholakalayo?

Can I get some pills for my headache?

Ngingathola amaphilisi ekhanda lami?

I'm allergic to penicillin

Ayingiphathi kahle i-penicillin

I have a penicillin allergy

Nginokungezwani ne-penicillin

I can't take penicillin

Angikwazi ukuphuza i-penicillin

Penicillin doesn't agree with me

I-penicillin ayivumelani nami

I’m sensitive to penicillin

Ngiyazwela ku-penicillin

I get sick from penicillin

Ngiguliswa yi-penicillin

I'm on medication for blood pressure

Ngidla imishanguzo yomfutho wegazi

I take medicine for my blood pressure.

Ngidla umuthi womfutho wegazi wami.

I have blood pressure medication with me.

Ngiphethe umuthi womfutho wegazi.

I rely on some pills to manage my blood pressure.

Ngithembele kwamanye amaphilisi ukuze ngilawule umfutho wegazi wami.

My blood pressure requires regular medication.

Umfutho wegazi wami udinga imithi ejwayelekile.

I need to keep my blood pressure medicine handy.

Ngidinga ukugcina umuthi wami womfutho wegazi useduze.

I take this medicine daily

Lomuthi ngiwuphuza nsuku zonke

I take this medication every day.

Lo muthi ngiwuphuza nsuku zonke.

I use this medicine regularly.

Ngisebenzisa lo muthi njalo.

I need to take this pill each day.

Kudingeka ngiphuze leli philisi usuku ngalunye.

This is a daily medicine for me.

Lona umuthi kimi nsuku zonke.

I have to take this medicine daily.

Kufanele ngiphuze lo muthi nsuku zonke.

I have asthma

Nginesifo sofuba

I suffer from asthma

Ngiphethwe isifuba somoya

I've got asthma

Ngiphethwe isifuba somoya

My asthma is acting up

Isifuba sami somoya siyakhula

I have a condition called asthma

Nginesifo esibizwa nge-asthma

Asthma affects me sometimes

Isifuba somoya kwesinye isikhathi siyangithinta

I'm pregnant

Ngikhulelwe

I am expecting

Ngilindele

I have a baby on the way

Nginomntwana endleleni

I'm carrying

Ngithwele

I'm pregnant, by the way

Ngikhulelwe, kunjalo

I'm going to have a baby soon

Sengizoba nengane maduze nje

How long until it works?

Kuze kube nini isebenza?

When will this be operational?

Kuzosebenza nini lokhu?

How soon before it starts working?

Ngokushesha ngaphambi kokuthi iqale ukusebenza?

What time does it become available?

Itholakala ngasiphi isikhathi?

Until when will it take to function?

Izosebenza kuze kube nini?

How much longer till it's up and running?

Koze kube nini ukuthi isebenze?

I'd like to schedule an appointment with a specialist

Ngingathanda ukuhlela i-aphoyintimenti nochwepheshe

I want to book a consultation with a specialist.

Ngifuna ukubhuka ukubonisana nochwepheshe.

Could I make an appointment with a specialist please?

Ngicela ukwenza i-aphoyintimenti nochwepheshe?

Can you help me set up a meeting with a specialist?

Ungakwazi ukungisiza ngimise umhlangano nochwepheshe?

I need to arrange a visit with a specialist, please.

Ngicela, ngihlele ukuvakasha nochwepheshe.

May I schedule a session with a specialist?

Ngingakwazi ukuhlela iseshini nochwepheshe?

Could I have a referral to a cardiologist?

Ngingathola ukudluliselwa kudokotela wenhliziyo?

Can you give me a referral to see a cardiologist?

Ungakwazi ukungithumelela ukubona udokotela wenhliziyo?

Do you mind providing a referral for a cardiologist?

Ingabe ukhathazekile ngokunikeza ukudluliselwa kudokotela wenhliziyo?

Would it be possible for you to offer a referral to a cardiologist?

Ungakwazi yini ukunikeza ukudluliselwa kudokotela wenhliziyo?

I need a referral to a cardiologist; could you help with that?

Ngidinga ukudluliselwa kudokotela wenhliziyo; ungasiza ngalokho?

Could you provide a referral so I can see a cardiologist?

Ungakwazi ukunginikeza ukudluliselwa ukuze ngibone udokotela wenhliziyo?

I've been experiencing intermittent chest pain

Bengilokhu ngizwa ubuhlungu besifuba

I've been having some chest pain off and on.

Bengilokhu ngizwa ubuhlungu besifuba.

I've had occasional chest pain lately.

Ngike ngaba nobuhlungu besifuba ngezikhathi ezithile muva nje.

My chest has been hurting now and then.

Isifuba sami besilokhu sibuhlungu njalo.

There have been times when my chest hurts.

Kunezikhathi lapho isifuba sami sibuhlungu.

I've experienced chest pain in fits and starts.

Ngike ngabhekana nobuhlungu besifuba ngokulingana nokuqala.

How long until I should expect improvement?

Kuze kube nini kufanele ngilindele ukuthuthuka?

When should I start seeing improvements?

Kufanele ngiqale nini ukubona ukuthuthuka?

How soon can I expect to see results?

Ngingalindela ngokushesha kangakanani ukubona imiphumela?

When will I begin to notice progress?

Ngizoqala nini ukubona inqubekelaphambili?

At what point should I expect things to get better?

Kunini lapho okufanele ngilindele khona ukuthi izinto zibe ngcono?

By when do you think the improvements will be noticeable?

Ucabanga ukuthi ukuthuthukiswa kuzobonakala nini?

Are there any side effects I should watch for?

Ingabe ikhona imiphumela engemihle okufanele ngiyibuke?

Should I be on the lookout for any side effects?

Ingabe kufanele ngiqaphele noma yimiphi imiphumela emibi?

Is there anything I need to be aware of in terms of side effects?

Ingabe kukhona okumele ngikuqaphele mayelana nemiphumela engemihle?

Could you tell me if there are any potential side effects I should pay attention to?

Ungakwazi yini ukungitshela uma kukhona okungase kube nemiphumela engemihle okufanele ngiyinake?

Do I need to watch out for any particular side effects?

Ingabe ngidinga ukuqaphela noma yimiphi imiphumela engemihle?

Are there specific side effects I should keep an eye out for?

Ingabe ikhona imiphumela emibi ethile okufanele ngiyiqaphele?

Could this interact with my current medication?

Ingabe lokhu kungasebenzisana nemithi yami yamanje?

Would this be okay to take with what I'm already on?

Kungaba kuhle lokhu ukuthatha nalokho esengikukhona kakade?

Is it safe for me to use this alongside my other meds?

Ingabe kuphephile kimina ukusebenzisa lokhu eceleni kweminye imithi yami?

Can I use this while I’m also taking my regular medicine?

Ngingakwazi ukusebenzisa lokhu ngenkathi ngithatha nemithi yami evamile?

Does this have any interactions with the medications I currently take?

Ingabe lokhu kunokusebenzisana nemithi engiyithathayo njengamanje?

Is there a chance this could interact badly with what I already take?

Ingabe likhona ithuba lokuthi lokhu kungase kuhlanganyele kabi nalokho engivele ngikuthatha?

I'd like a second opinion

Ngicela umbono wesibili

Could I get another perspective on this?

Ngingathola omunye umbono kulokhu?

Can someone else take a look at it, please?

Ngicela, omunye umuntu ayibuke?

Would you mind if I asked someone else's opinion too?

Ubungakhathazeka uma ngibuza umbono womunye umuntu futhi?

I think I need to consult with another person about this.

Ngicabanga ukuthi ngidinga ukubonisana nomunye umuntu mayelana nalokhu.

Could I have a different viewpoint on this issue?

Ngingaba nombono ohlukile ngale ndaba?

Is there a less invasive option?

Ingabe ikhona inketho engavamile kakhulu?

Is there another way that's less intrusive?

Ingabe ikhona enye indlela engaphazamisi kangako?

Do you have an alternative that's not so invasive?

Ingabe unayo enye indlela engahlaseleki kangako?

Can you suggest something less imposing?

Ungakwazi yini ukusikisela okuthile okungakubekezeleli kangako?

Is there a more discreet solution available?

Ingabe likhona ikhambi elinokuqonda okwengeziwe elitholakalayo?

Could you recommend a less obtrusive choice?

Ungakwazi yini ukusikisela ukukhetha okuncane?

Could you explain the procedure in plain language?

Ungakwazi yini ukuchaza inqubo ngolimi olulula?

Can you clarify the process in simple terms?

Ungakwazi yini ukucacisa inqubo ngamagama alula?

Could you walk me through this in easier words?

Ungakwazi ukungihambisa kulokhu ngamazwi alula?

Would you mind explaining that more simply?

Ungathanda ukuchaza lokho kalula?

Can you describe the steps without using jargon?

Ungakwazi yini ukuchaza izinyathelo ngaphandle kokusebenzisa i-jargon?

Could you break down the procedure for me?

Ungakwazi ukungihlukanisela inqubo?

What's my prognosis?

Siyini isibikezelo sami?

How do you see my condition?

Usibona kanjani isimo sami?

Can you tell me what my outlook is?

Ungangitshela ukuthi uyini umbono wami?

What's the forecast for my recovery?

Sithini isibikezelo sokululama kwami?

Could you give me an idea of how I'm doing?

Ungakwazi ukunginika umbono wokuthi ngiqhuba kanjani?

How would you describe my prognosis?

Ungasichaza kanjani isifo sami?

Could I get a copy of my medical records?

Ngingathola ikhophi yamarekhodi ami ezokwelapha?

I need a copy of my medical records.

Ngidinga ikhophi yamarekhodi ami okwelashwa.

Can you give me a copy of my medical records?

Ungakwazi ukunginika ikhophi yamarekhodi ami okwelashwa?

Would it be possible to have a copy of my medical records?

Ngingakwazi ukuba nekhophi yamarekhodi ami okwelashwa?

Do you offer the service to provide a copy of my medical records?

Ingabe uyayinikeza isevisi ukuze unikeze ikhophi yamarekhodi ami ezokwelapha?

Could you please provide me with a copy of my medical records?

Ngicela unginikeze ikhophi yamarekhodi ami okwelashwa?

I've been feeling fatigued for several weeks

Sekuphele amasonto ambalwa ngizizwa ngikhathele

I've felt really tired for a few weeks now.

Sekuphele amasonto ambalwa ngizizwa ngikhathele ngempela.

For the past couple of weeks, I've been quite exhausted.

Emasontweni ambalwa adlule, bengikhathele kakhulu.

I've been struggling with fatigue for several weeks.

Bengilokhu ngilwa nokukhathala amasonto ambalwa.

Lately, I've been feeling very worn out for about three weeks.

Muva nje, bengizizwa ngikhathele kakhulu cishe amasonto amathathu.

For weeks, I haven't been able to shake this feeling of being tired.

Sekuphele amasonto ngingakwazi ukunyakazisa lo muzwa wokukhathala.

I'd like to discuss my treatment options

Ngingathanda ukuxoxa ngezinketho zami zokwelashwa

I want to talk about my treatment choices

Ngifuna ukukhuluma ngezinqumo zami zokwelashwa

Can we go over my treatment options?

Singabheka izinketho zami zokwelashwa?

I need to chat about what treatments are available

Ngidinga ukuxoxa ngokuthi yiziphi izindlela zokwelapha ezitholakalayo

Could we discuss the different treatment possibilities?

Singaxoxa ngamathuba okwelashwa ahlukene?

Let's talk about the various treatment alternatives available

Ake sikhulume ngezinye izindlela zokwelapha ezihlukahlukene ezitholakalayo

Is this covered by my insurance?

Ingabe lokhu kukhokhelwa umshwalense wami?

Does my insurance cover this?

Ingabe umshwalense wami uyakukhava lokhu?

Will this be covered under my insurance?

Ingabe lokhu kuzokhavwa ngaphansi komshwalense wami?

Can you tell me if my insurance covers this?

Ungangitshela uma umshwalense wami ukhokhela lokhu?

Is this something that's covered by my insurance plan?

Ingabe lokhu okuthile okukhavwe ohlelweni lwami lomshwalense?

Would my insurance policy cover this expense?

Ingabe umshwalense wami ungakhokhela lezi zindleko?

I'd like to consult a homeopathic alternative

Ngingathanda ukubonana nenye indlela ye-homeopathic

I want to see a homeopathic practitioner

Ngifuna ukubona udokotela we-homeopathic

Can I find a homeopath here?

Ngingathola i-homeopath lapha?

I need to visit a homeopathic doctor

Ngidinga ukuvakashela udokotela we-homeopathic

Could I get the address of a homeopath?

Ngingalithola ikheli le-homeopath?

I’m looking for someone who practices homeopathy

Ngidinga umuntu owenza i-homeopathy

Could you elaborate on the differential diagnosis?

Ungakwazi yini ukuchaza kabanzi ngokuxilongwa okuhlukile?

Can you give me more details about the possible diagnoses?

Ungakwazi ukunginika imininingwane eyengeziwe mayelana nokuxilonga okungase kube khona?

Could you explain the different potential causes?

Ungakwazi yini ukuchaza izimbangela ezihlukahlukene ezingaba khona?

I'd like to know more about the various possibilities.

Ngingathanda ukwazi okwengeziwe ngamathuba ahlukahlukene.

Would you be able to provide more information on the possible diagnoses?

Ungakwazi yini ukunikeza ulwazi olwengeziwe mayelana nokuxilongwa okungenzeka?

Can you tell me more about the differing possibilities for this?

Ungakwazi ukungitshela okwengeziwe mayelana namathuba ahlukahlukene alokhu?

I'd appreciate a detailed pharmacological breakdown

Ngingakujabulela ukuhlukaniswa okuningiliziwe kwezokwelapha

I would really appreciate it if you could provide a thorough breakdown of the pharmacology.

Ngingakujabulela kakhulu uma unganikeza ukuhlukaniswa okuphelele kwe-pharmacology.

Could you give me a detailed analysis of the pharmacological aspects?

Ungakwazi ukunginika ukuhlaziya okuningiliziwe kwezici zekhemisi?

A comprehensive explanation of the pharmacological information would be very helpful.

Incazelo ebanzi yolwazi lwesayensi yemithi ingaba usizo kakhulu.

I’d love to get a detailed rundown on the pharmacological details.

Ngingathanda ukuthola incazelo eningiliziwe ngemininingwane yekhemisi.

If you could offer a thorough pharmacological overview, that would be great.

Uma unganikeza umbono ophelele we-pharmacological, lokho kungaba kuhle.

Are there any contraindications with my current regimen?

Ingabe kukhona okungahambisani nemithi yami yamanje?

Is there anything I need to be careful about with my current medication?

Ingabe kukhona okudingeka ngikuqaphele ngemithi yami yamanje?

Do I need to watch out for anything with my current medicine routine?

Ingabe kukhona engidinga ukuqaphela noma yini ngohlelo lwami lwemithi lwamanje?

Could you tell me if there are any issues with my current treatment plan?

Ungangitshela uma kukhona izinkinga ngohlelo lwami lokwelapha lwamanje?

Should I worry about any conflicts with the medications I am currently taking?

Ingabe kufanele ngikhathazeke nganoma yikuphi ukungqubuzana nemithi engiyithathayo njengamanje?

Are there any problems that could arise from mixing my current drugs?

Ingabe zikhona izinkinga ezingase ziphakame ekuxubeni izidakamizwa zami zamanje?

Could we explore non-surgical interventions first?

Ingabe singahlola ukungenelela okungezona ukuhlinzwa kuqala?

Can we look into non-surgical options first?

Singabheka izinketho ezingahlinzeki kuqala?

Let's consider some non-invasive treatments initially.

Ake sicabangele ezinye izindlela zokwelapha ezingahlaseli ekuqaleni.

Would it be possible to start with non-surgical approaches?

Kungenzeka yini ukuqala ngezindlela ezingezona zokuhlinzwa?

Shall we begin by exploring non-surgical methods?

Ngabe sizoqala ngokuhlola izindlela ezingahlinzeki?

Maybe we could first examine alternatives to surgery?

Mhlawumbe singaqale sihlole ezinye izindlela esikhundleni sokuhlinzwa?

I'd value an evidence-based recommendation

Ngingathanda isincomo esisekelwe ebufakazini

I'd appreciate a recommendation based on facts.

Ngingakujabulela ukuncoma okusekelwe emaqinisweni.

Can I get a suggestion backed by evidence?

Ngingathola isiphakamiso esisekelwa ubufakazi?

Could you give me a recommendation grounded in reality?

Ungakwazi ukunginika isincomo esisekelwe eqinisweni?

I'd like a recommendation that's supported by evidence.

Ngingathanda isincomo esisekelwa ubufakazi.

A fact-based suggestion would be much appreciated.

Isiphakamiso esisekelwe eqinisweni singabongwa kakhulu.

Is there a holistic approach you'd consider?

Ingabe ikhona indlela ephelele ongayicabangela?

Would you take a holistic approach into consideration?

Ungakwazi yini ukuthatha indlela ephelele yokucabangela?

Do you think a holistic approach would work for you?

Ucabanga ukuthi indlela ehlanganisa zonke izinto ingakusebenzela?

Are you open to considering a holistic approach?

Ingabe uvulelekile ekucabangeleni indlela ephelele?

Could you consider using a holistic approach?

Ungakucabangela ukusebenzisa indlela ephelele?

Would it be possible to use a holistic approach?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukusebenzisa indlela ephelele?

What's the latest peer-reviewed research on this?

Iluphi ucwaningo lwakamuva olubuyekezwe ontanga kulokhu?

Can you tell me about the most recent peer-reviewed studies on this?

Ungangitshela mayelana nezifundo zakamuva ezibuyekezwe ontanga kulokhu?

Could you share what the latest peer-reviewed papers say on this topic?

Ungakwazi yini ukwabelana ngokuthi amaphepha akamuva abuyekezwe ontanga athini ngalesi sihloko?

What are the newest peer-reviewed articles saying about this?

Zithini izindatshana ezintsha ezibuyekezwe ontanga mayelana nalokhu?

Do you know of any current peer-reviewed research on this subject?

Ingabe uyalwazi ucwaningo lwamanje olubuyekezwe ontanga ngale ndaba?

Are there any recent peer-reviewed studies that discuss this?

Ingabe zikhona izifundo zakamuva ezibuyekezwe ontanga ezixoxa ngalokhu?

Could you recommend a specialist in this subfield?

Ungakwazi ukusikisela uchwepheshe kulesi sizindalwazi?

Can you suggest an expert in this area?

Ungakwazi yini ukuphakamisa uchwepheshe kule ndawo?

Do you know someone who specializes in this field?

Ingabe ukhona omaziyo osebenza ngokukhethekile kulo mkhakha?

Would you happen to know of any specialists for this topic?

Ungathanda yini ukwazi ngochwepheshe balesi sihloko?

Could you introduce me to an expert in this particular field?

Ungakwazi ukungethula kuchwepheshe kulo mkhakha othile?

Is there a specialist you would recommend for this specific subject?

Ingabe ukhona uchwepheshe ongamncoma kulesi sihloko?

🌤️Weather270 phrases

Small talk, planning around the forecast.

Sun

Ilanga

Solar

Ilanga

Sunshine

Ukukhanya kwelanga

The sun

Ilanga

Daystar

IKhwezi

Helios

Rain

Imvula

It's raining.

Liyana.

There is rain.

Kukhona imvula.

The sky is pouring.

Izulu liyagobhoza.

Water is falling from the clouds.

Amanzi aphuma emafwini.

Raindrops are hitting the ground.

Amathonsi emvula ashaya phansi.

Snow

Isithwathwa

It's snowing.

Kuneqhwa.

There is snow.

Kukhona iqhwa.

The ground is covered in snow.

Umhlaba umbozwe yiqhwa.

We're having a snowy day.

Sinosuku oluneqhwa.

Snow is falling outside.

Iqhwa liyawa ngaphandle.

Wind

Umoya

Breeze

Umoya

Zephyr

Blow

Vuthela

Air current

Gust

Cloudy

Liguqubele

overcast

ukuguqubala

murky skies

isibhakabhaka esimnyama

gray and cloudy

grey futhi liguqubele

cloud cover

ikhava yefu

hazy and overcast

kumnyama futhi kuguqubele

Hot

Kuyashisa

Scorching

Kuyashisa

Boiling hot

Ukubilisa kushisa

Really hot

Kuyashisa impela

Sweltering

Ukuswakama

Blazing hot

Kuyashisa

Cold

Kuyabanda

It's chilly.

Kuyabanda.

A bit nippy.

I-nippy kancane.

Getting cold out here.

Kuyabanda lapha phandle.

The temperature is dropping.

Izinga lokushisa liyehla.

Feeling a little cold.

Ezwe ukubanda kancane.

Warm

Kufudumele

cozy

ethokomele

comfortable

ntofontofo

chilly

kubanda

mild

mnene

nice

kuhle

Cool

Kuhle

Nice

Kuhle

Pretty neat

Icocekile

Impressive

Okuhlaba umxhwele

That's awesome

Kuhle lokho

Very cool

Kupholile kakhulu

It's raining

Liyana

It's pouring outside

Iyatheleka ngaphandle

The rain is coming down hard

Imvula iyehla ngamandla

There are showers going on right now

Kukhona amashawa aqhubekayo manje

Rain is falling pretty heavily

Imvula ina kakhulu kakhulu

It’s quite rainy out there

Imvula impela laphaya

It's snowing

Kuneqhwa

There's snow falling outside.

Kuneqhwa eliwayo ngaphandle.

Snow is coming down.

Iqhwa liyehla.

The sky is sprinkling snow.

Isibhakabhaka sithela iqhwa.

It’s starting to snow out there.

Liqala ukukhithika laphaya.

Little snowflakes are falling.

Amakhekheba eqhwa amancane ayawa.

It's sunny

Kunelanga

The sun is out

Ilanga liphumile

There's sunshine today

Kukhona ukukhanya kwelanga namuhla

It's a sunny day

Usuku libalele

The weather is bright and sunny

Isimo sezulu siyakhanya futhi libalele

The sky is clear with lots of sunshine

Isibhakabhaka sicwebile kunokukhanya kwelanga okuningi

It's windy

Kunomoya

There's a strong wind today.

Kunomoya onamandla namuhla.

The wind is really picking up.

Umoya uyavunguza ngempela.

It’s quite breezy out there.

Kuheleza umoya laphaya.

The air feels very windy.

Umoya uzwakala unomoya omkhulu.

Today has a bit of a breeze.

Namuhla kunomoya omncane.

It's cold today

Kuyabanda namuhla

Today feels chilly.

Namuhla kuzwakala kubanda.

The temperature is really low today.

Izinga lokushisa liphansi ngempela namuhla.

It’s freezing out there now.

Kuyabanda laphaya manje.

There’s a bite in the air today.

Kukhona ukuluma emoyeni namuhla.

Today is pretty nippy.

Namuhla kumnandi kakhulu.

It's hot today

Kuyashisa namuhla

Today is really warm.

Namuhla kufudumele ngempela.

The temperature is pretty high today.

Izinga lokushisa liphezulu kakhulu namuhla.

It’s quite toasty outside.

Kumuncu impela ngaphandle.

We’re experiencing a heatwave today.

Sibhekene ne-heatwave namuhla.

It’s boiling out there.

Kuyabila laphaya.

Beautiful day

Ususku oluhle

What a lovely day

Yeka usuku oluhle

Such a beautiful day

Usuku oluhle kangaka

A gorgeous day today

Usuku oluhle namuhla

Today is absolutely stunning

Namuhla kuyamangalisa ngokuphelele

It's such a beautiful day today

Usuku oluhle kangaka namuhla

Storm

Isiphepho

Tempest

Isiphepho

Thunderstorm

Ukuduma kwezulu

Severe weather

Isimo sezulu esibi

Big storm

Isiphepho esikhulu

Weather warning

Isixwayiso sezulu

Umbrella

Isambulela

raincoat

ijazi lemvula

brolly

i-brolly

gamp

igemu

parasol

i-parasol

mackintosh

i-mackintosh

It's pouring rain

Iyayidliva imvula

The rain is coming down in sheets

Imvula iyehla ngamashidi

It’s raining really hard

Imvula ina kakhulu

There’s a heavy downpour right now

Kunemvula enkulu njengamanje

The sky is倾倒大雨

Isibhakabhaka si-倾倒大雨

It’s倾盆大雨

倾盆大雨

There's a heat wave

Kukhona igagasi lokushisa

A heat wave is happening.

Kuyenzeka igagasi lokushisa.

It’s really hot out there.

Kuyashisa impela laphaya.

We're in the middle of a heat wave.

Siphakathi negagasi lokushisa.

The temperature has been soaring lately.

Izinga lokushisa belilokhu likhuphuka muva nje.

It's incredibly hot right now.

Kushisa ngendlela emangalisayo njengamanje.

It's freezing outside

Kumakhaza ngaphandle

It's really cold out there.

Kuyabanda impela laphaya.

The temperature is freezing.

Izinga lokushisa liyabanda.

Outside it's absolutely freezing.

Ngaphandle kuyabanda impela.

Brrr, it's so cold outside.

Brrr, kubanda kakhulu ngaphandle.

It's super chilly outside.

Kubanda kakhulu ngaphandle.

It's quite mild today

Kupholile impela namuhla

Today is pretty mild.

Namuhla kumnene.

The weather is rather mild today.

Isimo sezulu sipholile namuhla.

It’s fairly pleasant out there today.

Kumnandi impela laphaya namuhla.

Not too chilly, just mild today.

Akubandi kakhulu, kupholile nje namuhla.

Today has a nice mildness to it.

Namuhla inobumnene obuhle kuyo.

I think it'll rain later

Ngicabanga ukuthi lizokuna ngokuhamba kwesikhathi

I reckon it's going to rain later

Ngicabanga ukuthi lizokuna kamuva

It looks like it might rain later

Kubukeka sengathi lingase line kamuva

There's a chance it will rain later

Kukhona ithuba lokuthi lizokuna ngokuhamba kwesikhathi

I suspect it'll start raining later

Ngisola ukuthi lizoqala ukuna ngokuhamba kwesikhathi

It seems likely that it will rain later

Kubonakala sengathi lizona kamuva

The forecast says snow

Isibikezelo sithi iqhwa

It looks like it's supposed to snow.

Kubukeka sengathi kuzokhithika.

The weather report predicts snow.

Umbiko wesimo sezulu ubikezela iqhwa.

They're calling for snow according to the forecast.

Babiza iqhwa ngokwesibikezelo.

Snow is expected based on the prediction.

Kulindelwe iqhwa ngokusekelwe ekubikezelweni.

According to the forecast, we can expect some snow.

Ngokwesibikezelo, singalindela iqhwa elithile.

We need an umbrella

Sidinga isambulela

We require an umbrella.

Sidinga isambulela.

Could we get an umbrella?

Singasithola isambulela?

Do you have an umbrella for us?

Ingabe unaso isambulela sethu?

We need to borrow an umbrella.

Sidinga ukuboleka isambulela.

Can I have an umbrella, please?

Ngicela, isambulela?

Don't forget your jacket

Ungakhohlwa ibhantshi lakho

Make sure you don't leave behind your jacket

Qiniseka ukuthi awushiyi ngemuva kwejazi lakho

Remember to take your jacket with you

Khumbula ukuthatha ibhantshi lakho uhambe nalo

Don't leave your jacket behind

Ungashiyi ibhantshi lakho ngemuva

Be sure to grab your jacket before you go

Qiniseka ukuthi uthatha ibhantshi lakho ngaphambi kokuthi uhambe

Don't forget to bring your jacket along

Ungakhohlwa ukuletha ibhantshi lakho

It's foggy this morning

Kunenkungu namuhla ekuseni

This morning is foggy.

Namuhla ekuseni kunenkungu.

The air is foggy this morning.

Umoya unenkungu namhlanje ekuseni.

There's a lot of fog out today.

Kunenkungu eningi namuhla.

Foggy conditions this morning.

Izimo ezinenkungu namhlanje ekuseni.

This morning has thick fog.

Namuhla ekuseni kunenkungu ewugqinsi.

The wind is picking up

Umoya uyaphakama

The wind is getting stronger

Umoya uya ngokuba namandla

The wind is starting to blow harder

Umoya usuqala ukuvunguza ngamandla

It looks like the wind is increasing

Kubukeka sengathi umoya uyakhula

The wind seems to be blowing more strongly now

Umoya ubonakala uvunguza ngamandla manje

There's a noticeable increase in wind speed

Kukhona ukwenyuka okubonakalayo kwesivinini somoya

It's a perfect beach day

Usuku lolwandle oluhle kakhulu

Today is ideal for the beach

Namuhla ilungele ogwini

What a wonderful day to be at the beach

Yeka usuku oluhle lokuba olwandle

The beach looks amazing today

Ibhishi libukeka limangalisa namuhla

This is the kind of day made for the beach

Lolu uhlobo losuku olwenzelwe ulwandle

Today could not be better for a beach trip

Namuhla ngeke kube ngcono kuhambo lwasebhishi

Looks like a storm is coming

Kubukeka sengathi kuza isiphepho

It seems like a storm is on its way.

Kubonakala sengathi isiphepho sisendleleni.

A storm appears to be rolling in.

Kubonakala sengathi kunesiphepho.

There looks to be a storm brewing.

Kubukeka sengathi kuzoqhamuka isiphepho.

The sky suggests a storm is approaching.

Isibhakabhaka sisikisela ukuthi kunesiphepho esisondelayo.

It looks as though a storm is heading this way.

Kubukeka sengathi isiphepho siya ngapha.

Such a nice breeze today

Umoya omnandi kangaka namuhla

There's such a lovely wind blowing today

Kunomoya omuhle ovunguzayo namuhla

What a pleasant breeze it is today

Yeka umoya omnandi onje namuhla

The air feels so refreshing today

Umoya uzizwa uqabuleka kakhulu namuhla

Today has such a nice gentle wind

Namuhla kunomoya omuhle kangaka

It’s really windy but in a good way today

Kunomoya ngempela kodwa ngendlela enhle namuhla

It's gotten chilly

Sekuqala ukubanda

It has turned cold

Kwabanda

The temperature has dropped

Izinga lokushisa lehlile

It's starting to get cold out

Sekuqala ukubanda

It’s become chilly

Kube kubanda

The air is getting cooler

Umoya uya ngokuphola

Is it always this cold here?

Kuhlale kubanda kanjena lapha?

Does it get any warmer here?

Ingabe kushisa lapha?

Is this place usually this chilly?

Ingabe le ndawo ivamise ukubanda ngale ndlela?

Do you guys deal with this kind of cold all year round?

Ingabe nina bafana nibhekana nalolu hlobo lwamakhaza unyaka wonke?

Is it like this cold all the time around here?

Ingabe kubanda kanjena ngaso sonke isikhathi lapha?

Does the temperature typically stay this low?

Ingabe izinga lokushisa ngokuvamile lihlala liphansi ngale ndlela?

The humidity is brutal today

Umswakama unonya namuhla

The humidity feels unbearable today.

Umswakama uzwakala ungabekezeleleki namuhla.

Today's humidity is really intense.

Umswakama wanamuhla ushubile ngempela.

It's incredibly humid out there today.

Kunomswakama ngendlela emangalisayo laphaya namuhla.

The humidity is absolutely oppressive today.

Umswakama uyacindezela ngokuphelele namuhla.

Today the air feels so thick with moisture.

Namuhla umoya uzwakala ushubile ngenxa yomswakama.

There's a wind advisory in effect

Kukhona iseluleko somoya esisebenzayo

A wind warning is currently active.

Isixwayiso somoya siyasebenza okwamanje.

Be aware, there’s an advisory for strong winds today.

Qaphela, kukhona iseluleko semimoya enamandla namuhla.

Watch out, there are warnings about windy conditions.

Qaphela, kunezixwayiso mayelana nezimo ezinomoya.

There are alerts for high winds in the area.

Kunezixwayiso zomoya onamandla endaweni.

Note that there’s an advisory for windy weather.

Qaphela ukuthi kukhona iseluleko sezulu esinomoya.

A cold front is moving in tonight

Ingaphambili elibandayo liyangena namhlanje ebusuku

A cold snap is coming tonight

Kuyeza isithombe esibandayo namuhla ebusuku

Tonight a chill will move in

Namuhla ebusuku kuzongena umoya obandayo

Expect colder weather tonight

Lindela isimo sezulu esibandayo namuhla kusihlwa

The temperature is dropping tonight

Izinga lokushisa liyehla namuhla kusihlwa

It's getting chilly tonight, be prepared

Kuyabanda namuhla kusihlwa, zilungiselele

I'd avoid driving — the roads are icy

Bengingakugwema ukushayela — imigwaqo ineqhwa

I wouldn't recommend driving — the roads are slippery.

Ngeke ngincome ukushayela — imigwaqo iyashelela.

You might want to stay off the roads; they're icy out there.

Ungase ufune ukuhlala ungekho emigwaqweni; baneqhwa laphaya.

Better not drive today — the roads are covered in ice.

Kungcono ungashayeli namuhla - imigwaqo imbozwe yiqhwa.

Driving isn’t a good idea right now — the roads are very icy.

Ukushayela akuwona umqondo omuhle njengamanje - imigwaqo ineqhwa kakhulu.

It’s best to avoid driving — the roads are dangerously icy.

Kungcono ukugwema ukushayela - imigwaqo ineqhwa eliyingozi.

We're expecting record-low temperatures

Silindele amazinga okushisa aphansi

We're anticipating extremely cold weather.

Silindele isimo sezulu esibanda kakhulu.

We're bracing for unusually low temperatures.

Silungiselela amazinga okushisa aphansi ngokungavamile.

The forecast predicts very cold conditions.

Isibikezelo sibikezela izimo ezibandayo kakhulu.

Temperatures are expected to be much lower than normal.

Amazinga okushisa kulindeleke ukuthi abe ngaphansi kakhulu kunokuvamile.

We should prepare for freezing cold temperatures.

Kufanele silungiselele amazinga okushisa abandayo.

The weather has been unpredictable lately

Isimo sezulu besingakabikezeli muva nje

Lately, the weather hasn't been very consistent.

Muva nje, isimo sezulu asihambisani neze.

Recently, the weather has been all over the place.

Muva nje, isimo sezulu besigcwele yonke indawo.

These days, the weather is really hard to predict.

Kulezi zinsuku, isimo sezulu sinzima ngempela ukubikezela.

It seems like the weather has been changing a lot recently.

Kubonakala sengathi isimo sezulu sishintshile kakhulu muva nje.

The weather has been pretty unreliable lately.

Isimo sezulu besingethembekile muva nje.

Climate-wise, this is the dry season

Ngokwesimo sezulu, lesi yisikhathi esomile

This is the dry season in terms of climate.

Lesi yisikhathi esomile ngokwesimo sezulu.

We're in the dry season right now.

Sikwisizini eyomile njengamanje.

Currently, we're experiencing the dry season.

Njengamanje, sibhekene nenkathi eyomile.

It's dry season according to the weather.

Yisikhathi esomile ngokwesimo sezulu.

The weather is telling us it's dry season.

Isimo sezulu sisitshela ukuthi isizini esomile.

Hurricane season starts next month

Isizini yeziphepho iqala ngenyanga ezayo

Next month is when hurricane season begins.

Inyanga ezayo yilapho kuqala inkathi yeziphepho.

Starting next month, we'll be in hurricane season.

Kusukela ngenyanga ezayo, sizobe sikwisizini yeziphepho.

The beginning of hurricane season will be here next month.

Ukuqala kwesizini yeziphepho kuzoba lapha ngenyanga ezayo.

From next month onwards, hurricane season will start.

Kusukela ngenyanga ezayo kuzoqala isizini yeziphepho.

Come next month, it will mark the start of hurricane season.

Woza ngenyanga ezayo, kuzobe kuphawula ukuqala kwesizini yeziphepho.

A storm is brewing on the horizon

Kuqhamuka isiphepho emkhathizwe

A storm seems to be coming our way.

Kubonakala sengathi kuza isiphepho.

Trouble is on the horizon.

Inkinga isiseduze.

It looks like a storm is forming ahead.

Kubukeka sengathi isiphepho siya phambili.

There's a storm moving in.

Kunesiphepho esingena ngaphakathi.

Dark clouds suggest a storm is approaching.

Amafu amnyama asikisela ukuthi kuza isiphepho.

The barometer's been dropping all afternoon

I-barometer ibilokhu iyehla intambama yonke

The barometer has been falling all afternoon.

I-barometer ibilokhu iwe intambama yonke.

All afternoon, the barometer has kept going down.

Intambama yonke, i-barometer ibilokhu yehla.

It looks like the barometer has been decreasing since this morning.

Kubukeka sengathi i-barometer iyancipha kusukela namhlanje ekuseni.

The barometer seems to be dropping throughout the afternoon.

I-barometer ibonakala yehla kuyo yonke intambama.

Since this afternoon, the barometer hasn't stopped falling.

Kusukela kule ntambama, i-barometer ayikakayeki ukuwa.

It's set to bucket down by evening

Izokwehla ngokuhlwa

It looks like it's going to pour by evening

Kubukeka sengathi lizothela kusihlwa

By evening, it's expected to rain really hard

Kusihlwa, kulindeleke ukuthi line kakhulu

The forecast says it will倾盆大雨 by evening

Isibikezelo sezulu sithi kuzokwenzeka 倾盆大雨 kusihlwa

Come evening, the skies are predicted to open up

Kusihlwa, kubikezelwa ukuthi isibhakabhaka sizovuleka

It seems the heavens are going to let loose by evening

Kubonakala sengathi amazulu azodedelwa kusihlwa

We're under a heat-dome this week

Singaphansi kwe-heat-dome kuleli sonto

This week we're experiencing a heat dome.

Kuleli sonto sibhekene ne-heat dome.

We're dealing with a heat dome all week long.

Sibhekene ne-dome yokushisa isonto lonke.

The weather forecast shows us under a heat dome this week.

Isibikezelo sezulu sisikhombisa ngaphansi kokushisa okushisayo kuleli sonto.

It looks like we’re in the grip of a heat dome for the next few days.

Kubukeka sengathi sibambe iqhaza ekushiseni kwezinsuku ezimbalwa ezizayo.

We’re stuck inside a heat dome for the entire week.

Sibambeke ngaphakathi kwedomu yokushisa isonto lonke.

🏡Daily life327 phrases

Routines, errands, the everyday things.

Home

Ikhaya

House

Indlu

Residence

Indawo yokuhlala

Digs

Lodging

Indawo yokulala

Abode

Indawo yokuhlala

Work

Sebenza

Job

Umsebenzi

Occupation

Umsebenzi

Career

Umsebenzi

Employment

Umsebenzi

Professional life

Impilo yobungcweti

School

Isikole

educational institution

isikhungo sezemfundo

learning center

isikhungo sokufunda

school campus

ikhampasi yesikole

place of learning

indawo yokufunda

academy

esikoleni

Eat

Yidla

Have something to eat

Yiba nokudla

Grab a bite

Bamba ukuluma

Get some food

Thola ukudla

Indulge in a meal

Zitike ngokudla

Fuel up for a moment

Faka amafutha isikhashana

Drink

Phuza

Beverage

Isiphuzo

Libation

I-Libation

Sip

phuza

Quaff

I-Quaff

Imbibe

Sleep

Lala

Rest

Phumula

Take a nap

Cambalala

Catch some Z's

Bamba ama-Z

Get some shut-eye

Thola ukuvala amehlo

Doze off

Kozela

Wake up

Vuka

Get up

Sukuma

Rise and shine

Khuphuka uqhakaze

Time to get out of bed

Isikhathi sokuvuka embhedeni

It's time to wake

Isikhathi sokuvuka

Up and at 'em

Go to bed

Iya Embhedeni

Hit the hay

Shaya utshani

Turn in

Ngena

Head to bed

Aqonde embhedeni

Get some sleep

Lala kancane

Call it a night

Kubize ebusuku

Shower

Ishawa

bath

ukugeza

shower room

igumbi lokugeza

to take a shower

ukugeza

wash up

geza

refresh myself

ngiqabule

Brush teeth

Hlanza amazinyo

Clean my teeth

Hlanza amazinyo ami

Time to brush my pearly whites

Isikhathi sokuxubha abamhlophe bami abamhlophe

Could you please show me where I can find toothpaste?

Ngicela ungibonise ukuthi ngingawuthola kuphi umuthi wokuxubha?

I need to clean my teeth, could you help?

Ngidinga ukuhlanza amazinyo ami, ungangisiza?

Where can I find a toothbrush and toothpaste?

Ngingasitholaphi isixubho kanye nomuthi wokuxubha?

Breakfast

Ukudla kwasekuseni

morning meal

ukudla kwasekuseni

early morning snack

ukudla okulula ekuseni

dawn dish

isitsha sokusa

first meal of the day

ukudla kokuqala kosuku

day starter

usuku lokuqala

Lunch

Isidlo sasemini

Can I get lunch?

Ngingathola ukudla kwasemini?

What's for lunch?

Yini isidlo sasemini?

I'd like to have lunch.

Ngingathanda ukudla kwasemini.

Do you serve lunch?

Uyakupha ukudla kwasemini?

Could I order lunch?

Ngingakwazi uku-oda ukudla kwasemini?

Dinner

Isidlo sakusihlwa

Supper

Isidlo sakusihlwa

Evening meal

Ukudla kwakusihlwa

Nighttime dinner

Isidlo sasebusuku

Meal for tonight

Isidlo sanamuhla ebusuku

Eating in the evening

Ukudla kusihlwa

Snack

Ukudla okulula

Treat

Yelapha

Light bite

Ukuluma okulula

Small meal

Ukudla okuncane

Bite to eat

Luma ukuze udle

Quick snack

Ukudla okulula okusheshayo

Read

Funda

Check out

Hlola

Take a look at

Bheka

Look over

Bheka ngapha

Peruse

Pheruse

Glance through

Bheka nje

Write

Bhala

Put it in writing

Kubhale phansi

Pen it down

Yibhale phansi

Jot it down

Libhale phansi

Write it out

Kubhale

Note it down

Kuphawule phansi

Listen

Lalela

Can you hear me?

Uyangizwa?

Did you catch that?

Ukutholile lokho?

Do you understand?

Uyaqonda?

Could you listen to this?

Ungakwazi ukulalela lokhu?

Are you listening?

Ingabe ulalele?

Watch

Buka

Keep an eye on

Hlala ubhekile

Mind the

Qaphela

Take care of

Unakekele u

Look out for

Qaphela

Be aware of

Qaphela

Play

Dlala

Have fun

Kujabulele

Enjoy yourself

Zithokozise wena

Go ahead and play

Qhubeka udlale

Let's have some fun

Ake sizijabulise

Relax and enjoy

Nethezeka futhi ujabulele

Exercise

Ukuzivocavoca

Work out

Zivocavoce

Hit the gym

Shaya ijimu

Get some exercise

Zivocavoce

Do some physical activity

Yenza umsebenzi othile womzimba

Move around a bit

Hamba kancane

I wake up at seven

Ngivuka ngehora lesikhombisa

I get up at seven.

Ngivuka ngehora lesikhombisa.

At seven o'clock, I wake up.

Ngehora lesikhombisa ngiyavuka.

Seven is when I start my day.

Isikhombisa lapho ngiqala usuku lwami.

My alarm goes off and I wake up at seven.

I-alamu yami iyakhala futhi ngiphaphama ngehora lesikhombisa.

I rise at seven every morning.

Ngivuka ngehora lesikhombisa njalo ekuseni.

I go to bed late

Ngilala ebusuku

I stay up late

Ngilala ebusuku

I don't hit the sack until late

Angilishayi isaka kuze kuhlwe

I tend to turn in late

Ngijwayele ukujika late

I usually call it a night around late hours

Ngivame ukuyibiza ebusuku cishe amahora asebusuku

My bedtime is on the later side

Isikhathi sami sokulala sisemuva

I'm an early bird

Ngiyinyoni yasekuseni

I rise with the sun

Ngiphuma nelanga

I wake up at dawn

Ngivuka ekuseni

I’m a morning person

Ngingumuntu wasekuseni

I start my day early

Ngiqala usuku lwami kusenesikhathi

I prefer mornings to evenings

Ngincamela ekuseni kunakusihlwa

I'm a night owl

Ngiyisikhova sasebusuku

I’m nocturnal

Ngilala ebusuku

I’m more of a night person

Ngingumuntu wasebusuku kakhulu

I tend to be awake at night

Ngivame ukuphaphama ebusuku

I’m an evening creature

Ngiyisidalwa sakusihlwa

I go for a run in the morning

Ngiyogijima ekuseni

I head out for a jog in the morning

Ngiphuma ngiyogijima ekuseni

In the mornings, I take off running

Ekuseni, ngiqala ukugijima

Each morning, I go for a run

Njalo ekuseni, ngiyahamba ngiyogijima

I hit the road for some running early

Ngingene emgwaqeni abanye basheshe bagijima

I start my day with an early run

Ngiqala usuku lwami ngokugijima ekuseni

I take the train to work

Ngigibela isitimela ngiya emsebenzini

I catch the train for work

Ngigibela isitimela ngiya emsebenzini

I hop on the train to get to work

Ngigibela isitimela ukuze ngiye emsebenzini

The train is what I use to go to work

Isitimela yisona engisisebenzisayo uma ngiya emsebenzini

I ride the train to my workplace

Ngigibela isitimela ngiya emsebenzini wami

I commute to work by train

Ngiya emsebenzini ngesitimela

I work from home

Ngisebenzela ekhaya

I operate out of my house

Ngihlinza endlini yami

I do remote work

Ngenza umsebenzi okude

I telecommute

Ngishayela ucingo

I am a home-based worker

Ngingumsebenzi wasekhaya

I conduct my job from home

Ngiqhuba umsebenzi wami ngisekhaya

I commute by bike

Ngihamba ngebhayisikili

I get around on my bicycle

Ngihamba ngebhayisikili lami

I ride a bike to work

Ngigibela ibhayisikili ngiya emsebenzini

My mode of transportation is biking

Indlela yami yezokuthutha ukuhamba ngebhayisikili

I travel using my bicycle

Ngihamba ngebhayisikili lami

I go places by cycling

Ngiya ezindaweni ngebhayisikili

I have a long day ahead

Nginosuku olude olungaphambili

I've got a busy day in front of me

Nginosuku olumatasa phambi kwami

There's a full day waiting for me ahead

Kunosuku olugcwele olungilindile ngaphambili

A lengthy day lies before me

Usuku olude luphambi kwami

I'm facing a long day today

Ngibhekene nosuku olude namuhla

Looking at a long day ahead of me

Ngibheke usuku olude oluphambi kwami

I'm catching up on sleep

Ngifikelwa ubuthongo

I'm getting some rest

Sengiyaphumula

I need to catch some Zs

Ngidinga ukubamba ama-Z

I’m trying to nap

Ngizama ukulala

I want to get some shut-eye

Ngifuna ukuvala amehlo

I’m banking on a good sleep

Ngiyabonga ngokulala okuhle

I'm running errands today

Ngenza imisebenzi namuhla

I've got some errands to run today.

Nginezinto okumele ngizenze namuhla.

Today I have some errands to take care of.

Namuhla nginezinto okumele ngizenze.

I need to run around doing some errands today.

Ngidinga ukugijima ngenze izinto ezithile namuhla.

Got a bunch of errands to do today, actually.

Nginenqwaba yezinto ongayenza namuhla, empeleni.

Today is filled with various errands for me.

Namuhla kugcwele imisebenzi eyahlukene kimi.

I need to do laundry

Ngidinga ukuwasha

I have to wash my clothes

Kufanele ngiwashe izingubo zami

Can I find a place to do laundry?

Ngingathola indawo yokuwasha?

I need somewhere to clean my clothing

Ngidinga indawo yokuhlanza izingubo zami

Could you tell me where I can get my clothes washed?

Ngicela ungitshele ukuthi ngingawashwa kuphi izingubo zami?

I'm looking for a laundromat around here

Ngibheka ilondolo lapha

I'm grocery shopping later

Ngiyothenga igrosa kamuva

Later on, I plan to go grocery shopping

Kamuva, ngihlela ukuyothenga igrosa

I have grocery shopping planned for later today

Nginokuthenga igrosa okuhlelelwe kamuva namuhla

I've got some grocery shopping to do this evening

Nginegrosa engizoyenza namhlanje kusihlwa

This afternoon, I'll head out for some groceries

Namuhla ntambama, ngizophuma ngiyothenga igilosa

Let's grab coffee

Asithathe ikhofi

How about we get some coffee?

Kunganjani sithole ikhofi?

Shall we go for a cup of coffee?

Ingabe sizoyothenga inkomishi yekhofi?

Why don't we grab a coffee together?

Kungani singabambi ikhofi ndawonye?

Want to grab a coffee?

Ufuna ukuthatha ikhofi?

How about we stop by for coffee?

Kunganjani sime siphuze ikhofi?

Let's grab a bite to eat

Ake sibambe kancane sidle

Want to get something to eat?

Ufuna ukuthola okudliwayo?

Shall we find somewhere to grab some food?

Ingabe sizothola indawo yokubamba ukudla?

How about getting a snack or meal?

Kuthiwani ngokuthola ukudla okulula noma ukudla?

Why don't we stop for a quick bite?

Kungani singami ukuze silume ngokushesha?

Should we head out for some eats?

Ingabe kufanele siphume siyodla okuthile?

I'm meeting a friend tonight

Ngihlangana nomngane namuhla ebusuku

Got plans to meet up with a mate this evening

Nginezinhlelo zokuhlangana nomngane womshado kusihlwa

Catchin' up with a pal of mine later on

Ukuhlangana nomngane wami kamuva

Spending some time with a friend this night

Ukuchitha isikhathi nomngane kulobu busuku

Meeting up with a friend for the evening

Ukuhlangana nomngane kusihlwa

I'm taking the day off

Ngithatha usuku lokuphumula

I'm calling in sick today

Ngifona ngigula namuhla

I need a day off

Ngidinga usuku lokuphumula

Today I'll be on leave

Namuhla ngizoke ngithathe ikhefu

Taking a break from work today

Ngithathe ikhefu emsebenzini namuhla

I've got the day to myself

Nginalo usuku kimi

I'm working from a café

Ngisebenza endaweni yokudlela

I'm doing work at a café.

Ngenza umsebenzi ekhefi.

I'm working at the coffee shop.

Ngisebenza esitolo sekhofi.

I'm at a café getting some work done.

Ngisekhefi ngenza umsebenzi othile.

I'm hanging out at a café to get some work done.

Ngizihlalele ekhefi ukuze ngenze umsebenzi othile.

I'm catching up on work over at a café.

Ngiqala umsebenzi ekhefi.

I have a deadline tomorrow

Nginomnqamulajuqu kusasa

I've got a deadline coming up tomorrow.

Nginomnqamulajuqu ozofika kusasa.

Tomorrow I need to meet a deadline.

Kusasa ngidinga ukuhlangabezana nomnqamulajuqu.

There's a deadline for me tomorrow.

Kukhona umnqamulajuqu kimina kusasa.

I need to finish something by tomorrow due to a deadline.

Ngidinga ukuqeda okuthile kusasa ngenxa yomnqamulajuqu.

A deadline is set for tomorrow that I must meet.

Kubekwe umnqamulajuqu wakusasa okumele ngihlangane nawo.

I'm trying a new hobby

Ngizama into entsha yokuzilibazisa

I'm getting into a new hobby

Ngingena entweni entsha yokuzilibazisa

I'm starting a new hobby

Ngiqala umsebenzi omusha wokuzilibazisa

I've taken up a new hobby

Sengenze into entsha yokuzilibazisa

I'm dabbling in a new hobby

Ngidlala into entsha yokuzilibazisa

I'm exploring a new hobby

Ngihlola umsebenzi omusha wokuzilibazisa

My calendar is packed this week

Ikhalenda lami ligcwele kuleli sonto

I've got a lot on my schedule this week

Nginokuningi ohlelweni lwami kuleli sonto

This week is pretty booked for me

Leli sonto libhukelwe mina

I'm quite busy with plans all week

Ngimatasatasa nezinhlelo isonto lonke

There's not much free time on my schedule this week

Asikho isikhathi esiningi samahhala kushejuli yami kuleli sonto

My week is fully loaded with engagements

Isonto lami ligcwele ubudlelwano

I'm juggling a few projects at once

Ngihlanganisa amaphrojekthi ambalwa ngesikhathi esisodwa

I've got a couple of projects going on right now

Nginamaphrojekthi ambalwa aqhubekayo njengamanje

Several projects are keeping me busy simultaneously

Amaphrojekthi amaningana angigcina ngimatasa kanyekanye

Right now, I have a handful of projects to manage

Njengamanje, nginedlanzana lamaphrojekthi okufanele ngiwaphathe

A number of projects are occupying my time currently

Inqwaba yamaphrojekthi athatha isikhathi sami njengamanje

I'm handling multiple projects all at the same time

Ngiphatha amaphrojekthi amaningi ngesikhathi esisodwa

I've been pulling late nights lately

Kade ngidonsa ebusuku kakhulu

I've been staying up late recently.

Kade ngilala kwaze kwahlwa.

Lately, I've been burning the midnight oil.

Kamuva nje, bengishisa amafutha aphakathi kwamabili.

Recently, I've been working into the small hours.

Muva nje, bengisebenza kuze kube ngamahora amancane.

I’ve been hitting the sack really late these days.

Bengilokhu ngishaya isaka sekwephuzile impela kulezi zinsuku.

These days, I’ve been up late most nights.

Kulezi zinsuku, bengilele ebusuku kakhulu.

I'm trying to maintain a better work-life balance

Ngizama ukugcina ibhalansi engcono yokuphila komsebenzi

I'm aiming for a better work-life balance.

Ngihlose ukuthola ibhalansi engcono yokuphila komsebenzi.

I'm working on keeping a healthier work-life balance.

Ngisebenzela ukugcina ibhalansi enempilo yokuphila komsebenzi.

I'm attempting to achieve a better equilibrium between work and personal life.

Ngizama ukuzuza ukulingana okungcono phakathi komsebenzi nempilo yomuntu siqu.

I'm striving to have more balance in my work and personal time.

Ngilwela ukuba nokulinganisela okwengeziwe emsebenzini wami nesikhathi somuntu siqu.

I'm trying to find a better balance between my job and my private life.

Ngizama ukuthola ukulingana okungcono phakathi komsebenzi wami nempilo yami yangasese.

I need a proper holiday

Ngidinga iholide elifanele

I really need a vacation

Ngidinga iholidi ngempela

I could use some time off

Ngingasebenzisa isikhathi esithile sokuphumula

It's about time I took a break

Sekuyisikhathi sokuthi ngithathe ikhefu

I am in desperate need of a holiday

Ngilidinga kakhulu iholidi

A holiday would do me good right now

Iholidi lingangisiza njengamanje

I've fallen into a comfortable routine

Sengingene esimisweni esintofontofo

I've gotten into a comfortable routine

Sengingene esimisweni esintofontofo

I'm used to my daily routine now

Sengijwayele uhlelo lwami lwansuku zonke manje

I've settled into a nice routine

Sengizinzile esimisweni esihle

My days have fallen into a comfortable pattern

Izinsuku zami ziwele iphethini elithokomele

I've established a comfy routine for myself

Ngizakhele umzila onethezekile

I'm overdue for a check-up

Sengidlulelwe yisikhathi ukuyohlolwa

It's time for me to see a doctor.

Sekuyisikhathi sokuthi ngibone udokotela.

I need to go for my regular health check soon.

Ngidinga ukuyohlola impilo yami evamile maduze.

My next medical appointment is long past due.

Ukuqokwa kwami kokwelashwa okulandelayo sekudlule isikhathi eside.

I should really make time for a doctor’s visit.

Kufanele ngempela ngenze isikhathi sokuvakashela udokotela.

It's been too long since I last saw a doctor.

Sekunesikhathi eside ngagcina ukubonana nodokotela.

I should renew my membership

Kufanele ngivuselele ubulungu bami

I need to renew my membership

Ngidinga ukuvuselela ubulungu bami

It's time for me to renew my membership

Sekuyisikhathi sokuthi ngivuselele ubulungu bami

I ought to renew my membership

Kufanele ngivuselele ubulungu bami

I have to renew my membership soon

Kufanele ngivuselele ubulungu bami maduze

I must renew my membership

Kufanele ngivuselele ubulungu bami

I'm decluttering my apartment this weekend

Ngibhidliza ifulethi lami kule mpelasonto

This weekend, I'll be cleaning out my apartment.

Kule mpelasonto, ngizobe ngihlanza indlu yami.

Over the weekend, I plan to get rid of some stuff in my apartment.

Ngempelasonto, ngihlela ukulahla ezinye izinto efulethini lami.

I have plans to tidy up and get rid of unnecessary items in my apartment this weekend.

Nginezinhlelo zokuqoqa nokukhipha izinto ezingenasidingo efulethini lami kule mpelasonto.

This coming weekend, I intend to declutter my place a bit.

Kule mpelasonto ezayo, ngihlose ukuhlukanisa indawo yami kancane.

I'm organizing and getting rid of things at my apartment this weekend.

Ngiyahlela futhi ngisusa izinto efulethini lami kule mpelasonto.

I've been meaning to call my parents

Bengifuna ukufonela abazali bami

I was planning to give my folks a ring

Bengihlela ukunikeza abantu bami indandatho

I have meant to call Mom and Dad

Bengiqonde ukubiza uMama noBaba

I need to get in touch with my parents

Ngidinga ukuxhumana nabazali bami

It's about time I called home

Sekuyisikhathi sokuthi ngishayele ekhaya

I should really give my parents a call

Kufanele ngempela ngishayele abazali bami ucingo

I'd like to streamline my morning routine

Ngingathanda ukuhlela isimiso sami sasekuseni

I want to make my morning routine more efficient

Ngifuna ukwenza indlela yami yasekuseni isebenze kahle

Can I simplify my morning routine?

Ngingakwazi ukwenza lula isimiso sami sasekuseni?

How can I speed up my morning routine?

Ngingayisheshisa kanjani inqubo yami yasekuseni?

I need to get my morning routine organized better

Ngidinga ukuhlela isimiso sami sasekuseni kangcono

Could you help me streamline how I start my day?

Ungakwazi yini ukungisiza ngihlele ukuthi ngiluqala kanjani usuku lwami?

I've been deliberately decluttering my schedule

Bengiyehlisa ngamabomu uhlelo lwami

I have purposely cleared my schedule

Ngisule ngamabomu uhlelo lwami

My schedule is intentionally less busy now

Isheduli yami ayimatasa ngamabomu manje

I’ve actively reduced commitments in my calendar

Nginciphise izibopho ekhalendeni lami

I’m making a conscious effort to free up time

Ngenza umzamo oqotho wokukhulula isikhathi

I’ve strategically lightened my workload recently

Ngiwunciphise ngamasu umsebenzi wami muva nje

I'm in the midst of a creative slump

Ngiphakathi kokuwohloka kobuciko

I'm going through a dry spell right now.

Ngibhekene nengwadla njengamanje.

I’m currently experiencing a lack of inspiration.

Njengamanje ngibhekene nokuntuleka kogqozi.

Things are feeling creatively barren for me at the moment.

Izinto zizizwa ziyinyumba kimi okwamanje.

I’m really struggling to come up with new ideas lately.

Ngizabalaza ngempela ukuqhamuka nemibono emisha muva nje.

Creatively, I feel like I’ve hit a wall recently.

Ngobuchule, ngizwa sengathi ngishaye udonga muva nje.

I've been chipping away at it bit by bit

Bengilokhu ngihlehla kuyo kancane kancane

I've been working on it piece by piece.

Bengilokhu ngisebenza kukho isiqeshana ngesiqephu.

I've been gradually making progress on it.

Bengilokhu ngithuthuka kancane kancane kukho.

I've been slowly but surely getting there.

Ngihambe kancane kodwa impela ngifika lapho.

I've been tackling it little by little.

Bengilokhu ngibhekana nayo kancane kancane.

I've been chiseling away at it, bit by bit.

Bengilokhu ngihleka kancane ngakho, kancane kancane.

I'm finally getting ahead of my to-do list

Ekugcineni ngihamba phambili ohlwini lwami lwezinto engizozenza

I'm starting to get ahead with my to-do list.

Ngiyaqala ukuqhubeka nohlu lwami lwezinto engizozenza.

Finally making progress on what I need to do.

Ekugcineni ngithuthuka kulokho okufanele ngikwenze.

Got a bit ahead on all the things I have to finish.

Ngingaphambili kancane kuzo zonke izinto okufanele ngiziqedele.

Starting to tick off items from my to-do list.

Iqala ukumaka izinto ohlwini lwami lwezinto engizozenza.

Making headway with all the stuff I've been putting off.

Ukuhamba phambili nazo zonke izinto ebengizibekile.

💼Work & business267 phrases

Office life, meetings, deadlines, business travel.

Office

Ihhovisi

workplace

indawo yokusebenza

the office

ihhovisi

working place

indawo yokusebenza

work area

indawo yokusebenza

office space

indawo yehhovisi

Meeting

Umhlangano

Get together

Ukuhlangana

Run into someone

Hlukana nomuntu

Catch up with someone

Hlangana nomuntu

Have an appointment

Yiba ne-aphoyintimenti

Chat with someone

Xoxa nothile

I-imeyili

Send me an email

Ngithumele i-imeyili

Shoot me an email

Ngithumele i-imeyili

Drop me a line

Ngiwise umugqa

Write me an email

Ngibhalele i-imeyili

Email me please

Ngicela, ungithumele i-imeyili

Phone call

Ucingo lwefoni

Can I make a phone call?

Ngingakwazi ukushaya ucingo?

Could you let me use your phone?

Ungangivumela ngisebenzise ifoni yakho?

I need to make a quick call.

Ngidinga ukushaya ucingo ngokushesha.

Do you have a place where I can call someone?

Ingabe unayo indawo engingabiza kuyo othile?

Is it possible for me to borrow your cellphone?

Ngingakwazi yini ukuboleka umakhalekhukhwini wakho?

Computer

Ikhompyutha

laptop

i-laptop

I-PC

computer device

idivayisi yekhompyutha

digital device

idivayisi yedijithali

computing machine

umshini wekhompyutha

Boss

Umphathi

Manager

Umphathi

Supervisor

Umphathi

Chief

Induna

Leader

Umholi

Captain

Kapteni

Coworker

Uzakwethu

work buddy

sebenza mngani

colleague

uzakwethu

office mate

umlingani wehhovisi

team member

ilungu leqembu

work pal

umngane womsebenzi

Client

Iklayenti

customer

ikhasimende

guest

isivakashi

visitor

isivakashi

patron

umxhasi

client/customer

iklayenti/ikhasimende

Customer

Ikhasimende

client

iklayenti

Deadline

Umnqamulajuqu

cut-off date

usuku lokuvala

last day

usuku lokugcina

final date

idethi yokugcina

due date

Usuku olumisiwe

expiry date

usuku Eliphelela ngalo

Project

Iphrojekthi

presentation

isethulo

display

isibonisi

showcase

umbukiso

exhibit

umbukiso

demo

idemo

Report

Bika

Give me a report

Nginike umbiko

Tell me about it

Ngitshele ngakho

Update me on that

Ngibuyekeze kulokho

Inform me of it

Ngazise ngakho

Document

Idokhumenti

Paperwork

Amaphepha

Documentation

Amadokhumenti

Papers

Amaphepha

Records

Amarekhodi

Files

Amafayela

Sign here

Sayina lapha

Put your signature here

Faka isiginesha yakho lapha

Write your name here

Bhala igama lakho lapha

Sign over here please

Sicela ungene lapha

Could you sign here?

Ungakwazi ukusayina lapha?

Just a quick signature here

Isiginesha esheshayo lapha

Salary

Umholo

Wage

Umholo

Pay

Khokha

Compensation

Isinxephezelo

Earnings

Amaholo

Income

Imali engenayo

I have a meeting at 10

Nginomhlangano ngo-10

I've got a meeting at 10.

Nginomhlangano ngo-10.

I'm scheduled for a meeting at 10.

Ngihlelelwe umhlangano ngo-10.

I need to be in a meeting at 10.

Ngidinga ukuba semhlanganweni ngo-10.

There's a meeting I have to attend at 10.

Kunomhlangano okumele ngiye kuwo ngo-10.

At 10, I have a meeting.

Ngo-10, nginomhlangano.

Could you send me the file?

Ungakwazi ukungithumelela ifayela?

Can you send me the file?

Ungakwazi ukungithumelela ifayela?

Would you be able to send me the file?

Ungakwazi ukungithumelela ifayela?

Do you mind sending me the file?

Ungathanda ukungithumelela ifayela?

Could I get the file sent to me?

Ngingalithola ifayela lithunyelwe kimi?

Can you help by sending me the file?

Ungakwazi ukusiza ngokungithumelela ifayela?

I'll get back to you soon

Ngizobuyela kuwe maduze

I will be in touch shortly

Ngizokuthinta maduze nje

I'll follow up with you soon

Ngizokulandela maduze

I'll get back to you momentarily

Ngizobuyela kuwena isikhashana

I will respond to you soon

Ngizokuphendula maduze

I'll come back to you shortly

Ngizobuyela kuwe maduze

Let me check my calendar

Ake ngihlole ikhalenda lami

Hold on, I need to check my planner

Bambelela, ngidinga ukuhlola isihleli sami

Give me a moment, I need to check my dates

Nginike isikhashana, ngidinga ukuhlola izinsuku zami

Just a minute, let me check my availability

Umzuzu nje, ake ngihlole ukutholakala kwami

Are you free tomorrow?

Ingabe ukhululekile kusasa?

Will you be available tomorrow?

Ingabe uzotholakala kusasa?

Do you have time tomorrow?

Ingabe unaso isikhathi kusasa?

Got plans for tomorrow?

Unezinhlelo zakusasa?

Open tomorrow, by any chance?

Kuvulwa kusasa, nganoma yiliphi ithuba?

You clear tomorrow?

Uyasula kusasa?

Could we reschedule?

Singakwazi ukuhlela kabusha?

Can we move this to another time?

Singakuthuthela lokhu kwesinye isikhathi?

Shall we plan for a different date instead?

Ingabe kufanele sihlelele idethi ehlukile esikhundleni salokho?

Would it be possible to rearrange our meeting?

Singakwazi yini ukuhlela kabusha umhlangano wethu?

Could we schedule this for later?

Singakuhlelela lokhu ngokuhamba kwesikhathi?

How about setting up the appointment for another day?

Kuthiwani ngokusetha i-aphoyintimenti yolunye usuku?

I'll be out of office

Ngizobe ngiphumile ehhovisi

I won't be in the office

Ngeke ngibe sehhovisi

I'm going to be away from my desk

Ngizoba kude nedeski lami

I’m stepping away from the office for a bit

Ngiphuma kancane ehhovisi

I'm on vacation next week

Ngiseholidini ngesonto elizayo

Next week I have my vacation planned

Ngesonto elizayo ngihlele iholidi lami

I've got a week off starting next week

Nginekhefu lesonto eliqala ngesonto elizayo

My holiday starts next week, so I'm free then

Iholide lami liqala ngesonto elizayo, ngakho-ke ngikhululekile

Starting next week, I'll be on my holidays

Kusukela ngesonto elizayo, ngizobe ngisemaholidini ami

I'm in a conference call

Ngisocingweni lwenkomfa

I'm on a conference call

Ngisocingweni lwenkomfa

I’m in a meeting right now

Ngisemhlanganweni njengamanje

I’m currently in a call with people from work

Njengamanje ngisocingweni nabantu basemsebenzini

I’m tied up in a conference call at the moment

Ngiboshelwe ocingweni lwengqungquthela okwamanje

Right now, I’m participating in a conference call

Njengamanje, ngibamba iqhaza ocingweni lwenkomfa

Let me put you on hold

Ake ngikubambe

Can I keep you on standby for a moment?

Ngingakwazi ukukugcina ulindile isikhashana?

Hold on, I'll put you on hold.

Bambelela, ngizokumisa.

Just a second, I need to pause our call.

Umzuzwana nje, ngidinga ukumisa ucingo lwethu.

I’ll place you on hold for a minute.

Ngizokumisa umzuzu.

Could you wait while I hold your call?

Ungakwazi ukulinda ngenkathi ngibamba ucingo lwakho?

Could you call me back?

Ungakwazi ukungishayela futhi?

Can you give me a callback?

Ungakwazi ukungifonela?

Would you mind calling me back?

Ungathanda ukungibiza futhi?

Could I get a call back from you?

Ngingakwazi ukuthola ucingo oluvela kuwe?

Do you think you could return my call?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungangibuyisela ucingo lwami?

May I have a call back please?

Ngicela ungishayele ucingo?

Send me an email instead

Ngithumele i-imeyili esikhundleni salokho

Email me back instead

Ngithumele i-imeyili futhi

Shoot me an email instead

Ngithumele i-imeyili esikhundleni salokho

Drop me a line via email

Ngithumele umugqa nge-imeyili

Hit me up with an email

Ngithumelele i-imeyili

Send an email my way instead

Thumela i-imeyili ngendlela yami kunalokho

What's the deadline?

Uthini umnqamulajuqu?

When is the last day?

Lunini usuku lokugcina?

Is there a final date I need to know about?

Ingabe ikhona idethi yokugcina engidinga ukuyazi ngayo?

Can you tell me the latest date for this?

Ungangitshela idethi yakamuva yalokhu?

Do I need to meet a specific date for this?

Ingabe ngidinga ukuhlangabezana nedethi ethile yalokhu?

What’s the latest by when I should do this?

Yikuphi okwakamuva lapho kufanele ngenze lokhu?

I'm behind on this

Ngisemva kwalokhu

I'm a bit behind with this

Ngisalele emuva kancane ngalokhu

I’m lagging a little with this

Ngisalele kancane ngalokhu

This is running a bit late for me

Lokhu sekuhamba sekwephuzile kimi

I’m slightly delayed on this

Ngibambezeleke kancane kulokhu

This is a bit overdue for me

Lokhu sekudlulelwe yisikhathi kimina

I'll have it ready by Friday

Ngizobe sengiyilungisile ngolwesihlanu

By Friday, I'll be ready to go

NgoLwesihlanu, ngizobe sengilungele ukuhamba

Friday is when I'll have it ready

NgoLwesihlanu yilapho ngizoyilungisa khona

It will be ready for you by Friday

Izobe isikulungele ngoLwesihlanu

Could we touch base later this week?

Ingabe singathinta isisekelo ngokuhamba kwesikhathi kuleli sonto?

Can we catch up later this week?

Ingabe singabamba kamuva kuleli sonto?

Shall we check in with each other later this week?

Ngabe sizohlolana ngokuhamba kwaleli sonto?

Could we have a quick chat later this week?

Singaba nengxoxo esheshayo kamuva kuleli sonto?

Would it be possible to talk later this week?

Ingabe singakwazi ukukhuluma kamuva kuleli sonto?

Maybe we could discuss things later this week?

Mhlawumbe singaxoxa ngezinto kamuva kuleli sonto?

Let's circle back on that next quarter

Ake sibuyele emuva kuleyo kota elandelayo

We can revisit this topic next quarter

Singaphinde sivakashele lesi sihloko ngekota elandelayo

Let's come back to this point in our next quarterly meeting

Ake sibuyele kuleli phuzu emhlanganweni wethu olandelayo wamakwata

I suggest we discuss this again when we meet next quarter

Ngiphakamisa ukuthi sikudingide lokhu futhi uma sihlangana kwikota ezayo

Shall we pick up where we left off during our next review?

Ngabe sizoqhubeka lapho sigcine khona ngesikhathi sokubuyekeza kwethu okulandelayo?

We'll touch base on this issue again in our next quarter's session

Sizophinda sithinte isisekelo salolu daba esikhathini sekota yethu elandelayo

I'd appreciate your feedback on the proposal

Ngingayithokozela impendulo yakho ngesiphakamiso

I would value your input on the proposal

Ngingayazisa imibono yakho mayelana nesiphakamiso

Could you share your thoughts on the proposal?

Ungakwazi ukwabelana ngemicabango yakho ngalesi siphakamiso?

Your opinion on this proposal would be very helpful.

Umbono wakho ngalesi siphakamiso ungaba usizo kakhulu.

May I have your views on the proposal, please?

Ngicela, imibono yakho mayelana nesiphakamiso?

It would be great if you could give me your thoughts on the proposal.

Kungaba kuhle uma unganginika imibono yakho ngalesi siphakamiso.

Could you loop me in on that thread?

Ungakwazi ukungifaka kulolo chungechunge?

Can you keep me updated about that?

Ungakwazi ukungigcina nginolwazi ngalokho?

Could you include me in those updates?

Ungakwazi ukungifaka kulezo zibuyekezo?

Would it be possible to have me in the loop for that?

Ngingakwazi yini ukungifaka ku-loop ngalokho?

Mind keeping me informed about that discussion?

Ingabe ufuna ukungigcina ngazi mayelana naleyo ngxoxo?

Could you make sure I’m part of that conversation?

Ungakwazi yini ukwenza isiqiniseko sokuthi ngiyingxenye yaleyo ngxoxo?

I'll send a follow-up after the meeting

Ngizothumela ukulandelela ngemva komhlangano

After the meeting, I'll drop you a note as a follow-up

Ngemva komhlangano, ngizokuthumelela inothi njengokulandelela

Let's escalate this to the team lead

Asikukhuphulele lokhu ekuholeni iqembu

Can we take this up to the team leader?

Singakuyisa lokhu kumholi weqembu?

Shall we bring this issue to our supervisor?

Ingabe lolu daba sizoluletha kumphathi wethu?

Why don't we report this to the team manager?

Kungani singakubiki lokhu kumphathi weqembu?

Let’s inform the team head about this.

Sazise inhloko yethimba ngalokhu.

Should we talk to the team captain about this?

Ngabe kufanele sikhulume nokapteni weqembu ngalokhu?

Could you ping me when you're free?

Ungakwazi ukungifakela i-ping uma ukhululekile?

Can you let me know when you have some time?

Ungangazisa uma unesikhathi esithile?

Do you mind telling me when you’re not busy?

Uyathanda ukungitshela uma ungekho matasa?

Would you be able to text me when you’re open?

Ungakwazi ukungithumelela umlayezo uma uvuliwe?

Could you give me a heads up when you’ve got a moment?

Ungakwazi ukunginika amakhanda uma unesikhathi?

Let me sync with my team and get back to you

Ngivumele ngivumelanise nethimba lami futhi ngibuyele kuwe

I need to confirm with my colleagues and will follow up

Ngidinga ukuqinisekisa nozakwethu futhi ngizolandelela

Give me a moment to consult with my team, okay?

Nginike isikhashana ukuze ngixhumane nethimba lami, kulungile?

I have to run this by my team and then I'll respond

Kufanele ngigijime le yiqembu lami bese ngiphendula

Hold on while I sync with the team and come back

Ima kancane ngenkathi ngivumelanisa neqembu bese ngiyabuya

We should align on the deliverables

Kufanele siqondane nezinto ezilethwayo

Let's agree on what we need to deliver

Asivumelane ngalokho okumele sikulethe

We ought to decide on the outcomes

Kufanele sinqume ngemiphumela

It would be wise to sync on our goals

Kungaba ukuhlakanipha ukuvumelanisa ezinhlosweni zethu

Shall we settle on what needs to be done?

Ingabe sizolungisa lokho okufanele kwenziwe?

Let’s make sure we’re on the same page about the deliverables

Masiqinisekise ukuthi sisekhasini elifanayo mayelana nezinto ezilethwayo

I'm swamped this week — could you cover for me?

Ngigcwele amanzi kuleli sonto — ungakwazi ukungikhava?

I'm really busy this week — can you take my shifts?

Ngimatasa ngempela kuleli viki — ungakwazi ukuthatha amashifu ami?

This week is crazy for me — would you mind filling in?

Leli sonto liyahlanya kimi - ungathanda ukugcwalisa?

Could you handle my responsibilities while I'm tied up this week?

Ungakwazi yini ukuphatha izibopho zami ngenkathi ngiboshiwe kuleli sonto?

Is it possible for you to look after my duties this week since I’m super busy?

Kungenzeka yini ukuthi unakekele imisebenzi yami kuleli sonto njengoba ngimatasatasa kakhulu?

I’ll be occupied all week — could you step in for me?

Ngizoba matasa isonto lonke - ungangingenela?

Could you draft a brief on this?

Ungakwazi yini ukuhlela kafushane ngalokhu?

Can you put together a short summary of this?

Ungakwazi yini ukuhlanganisa isifinyezo esifushane salokhu?

Would you be able to create a quick overview of this?

Ungakwazi yini ukudala ukubuka konke okusheshayo kwalokhu?

Do you think you could write a brief note about this?

Ucabanga ukuthi ungabhala inothi elifushane ngalokhu?

Could you make a concise statement regarding this?

Ungakwazi yini ukwenza isitatimende esifushane mayelana nalokhu?

Can you prepare a small report on this?

Ungakwazi yini ukulungiselela umbiko omncane ngalokhu?

Let's set up a recurring weekly sync

Masimise ukuvumelanisa kwamasonto onke okuphindelelayo

How about we schedule a weekly check-in?

Kunganjani sihlele ukungena masonto onke?

Why don't we have a regular weekly meeting?

Kungani singenawo umhlangano wamasonto onke?

Shall we arrange for a weekly catch-up call?

Ingabe singahlela ukushayelwa ucingo kwamasonto onke?

Let’s plan to sync up every week.

Masihlele ukuvumelanisa masonto onke.

Maybe we can set aside time each week to sync.

Mhlawumbe singabekela eceleni isikhathi isonto ngalinye ukuze sivumelanise.

I'd like to revisit the scope of this engagement

Ngingathanda ukuvakashela kabusha ububanzi balokhu kuhlanganyela

I want to discuss the parameters of our agreement again.

Ngifuna ukuxoxa ngemibandela yesivumelwano sethu futhi.

Could we go over the details of what we agreed upon?

Singakwazi yini ukuxoxa ngemininingwane yalokho esivumelene ngakho?

Let's review the terms and conditions of our arrangement, please.

Ake sibuyekeze imigomo nemibandela yohlelo lwethu, sicela.

I think it would be helpful to re-examine the specifics of our project.

Ngicabanga ukuthi kungaba usizo ukuhlola kabusha imininingwane yephrojekthi yethu.

Can we take another look at the extent of our commitment?

Ingabe singaphinde sibheke izinga lokuzibophezela kwethu?

We should renegotiate the terms going forward

Kufanele siphinde sixoxisane ngemibandela siye phambili

Let's try to revise the terms moving forward.

Ake sizame ukubuyekeza imigomo siye phambili.

Maybe we can revisit the terms going ahead.

Mhlawumbe singaphinde sivakashele imigomo esizoqhubeka.

How about we rethink the terms as we move on?

Kuthiwani uma sicabanga kabusha imigomo njengoba siqhubeka?

Perhaps we could adjust the terms from now on.

Mhlawumbe singalungisa imibandela kusukela manje kuqhubeke.

Shall we consider revising the terms henceforth?

Ingabe sizocabanga ukubuyekeza imigomo kusukela manje?

Could we caucus before reconvening?

Singakwazi yini ukuxoxa ngaphambi kokuhlangana kabusha?

Can we have a quick meeting before getting back together?

Singaba nomhlangano osheshayo ngaphambi kokubuyelana?

Shall we discuss this briefly before coming back together?

Ingabe sizoxoxa ngalokhu kafushane ngaphambi kokuba sibuyelane?

Do you think it's possible to meet up quickly before reconvening?

Ingabe ucabanga ukuthi ningakwazi ukuhlangana ngokushesha ngaphambi kokuhlangana kabusha?

Would it be alright if we had a short chat before regrouping?

Ngabe kulungile uma besinengxoxo emfushane ngaphambi kokuhlanganisa kabusha?

Could we take a moment to talk before we meet again?

Ingabe singazinika isikhathi sokuxoxa ngaphambi kokuba sihlangane futhi?

I'd value your honest assessment of the trajectory

Ngingakwazisa ukuhlola kwakho okuqotho kwe-trajectory

I would appreciate your candid opinion on where this is headed.

Ngingawujabulela umbono wenu oqotho wokuthi lokhu kuphokophelephi.

Could you give me an honest view of how things are progressing?

Ungakwazi yini ukunginika umbono oqotho wokuthi izinto ziqhubeka kanjani?

Let's pencil in a longer discussion next week

Ake sibhale ngepensela engxoxweni ende ngesonto elizayo

Can we schedule a more extended chat for next week?

Singakwazi ukuhlela ingxoxo enwetshiwe yeviki elizayo?

How about setting aside some time next week for a longer talk?

Kuthiwani ngokubekela eceleni isikhathi esithile ngesonto elizayo senkulumo ende?

Shall we plan on having a more extensive conversation next week?

Ingabe sizohlela ukuba nengxoxo eyengeziwe ngesonto elizayo?

Would it be possible to arrange a lengthier discussion for next week?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukuhlela ingxoxo ende yesonto elizayo?

Maybe we can fit in a longer meeting next week?

Mhlawumbe singangena emhlanganweni omude ngesonto elizayo?

Could you action that by end of business?

Ungakwazi yini ukukwenza lokho ekupheleni kwebhizinisi?

Can you do that by the end of the day?

Ungakwazi yini ukukwenza lokho ekupheleni kosuku?

Could you finish that up before you leave today?

Ungakwazi yini ukuqeda lokho ngaphambi kokuthi uhambe namuhla?

Would it be possible to have that done by closing time?

Ingabe kungenzeka ukwenza lokho ngesikhathi sokuvala?

Can we expect this to be wrapped up by the end of work?

Ingabe singalindela ukuthi lokhu kuzosongwa ekupheleni komsebenzi?

Could you make sure that's completed by the time you clock out?

Ungakwazi yini ukwenza isiqiniseko sokuthi lokho sekuphelile ngesikhathi uvala?

💭Feelings & opinions328 phrases

Expressing how you feel, sharing opinions politely.

Happy

Jabulile

joyful

intokozo

cheerful

ejabule

content

okuqukethwe

delighted

Ngijabulile

pleased

ngithokozile

Sad

Kuyadabukisa

Unhappy

Ngingajabule

Down

Phansi

Blue

Okuluhlaza okwesibhakabhaka

Depressed

Edangele

Miserable

Usizi

Tired

Ukhathele

I'm feeling tired.

Ngizizwa ngikhathele.

I am exhausted.

Ngikhathele.

Could you tell me where I can rest?

Ungangitshela ukuthi ngingaphumula kuphi?

I need to take a break.

Ngidinga ukuthatha ikhefu.

I'm running low on energy.

Ngiphelelwa ngamandla.

Hungry

Ulambile

I'm starving

Ngiyafa indlala

Could really use a bite to eat

Ingasebenzisa ngempela ukuluma ukuze udle

My stomach is rumbling

Isisu sami siyaduma

I need something to eat

Ngidinga ukudla

I could go for some food right now

Bengingahamba ngiyofuna ukudla manje

Thirsty

Omile

I'm parched

Ngishile

Could use a drink

Ungasebenzisa isiphuzo

I need some water

Ngidinga amanzi

My mouth is dry

Umlomo wami womile

I could really use something to drink

Bengingasebenzisa okuthile okuphuzwayo

Bored

I'm feeling bored

Ngizizwa nginesizungu

Not really sure what to do

Angiqiniseki ngempela ukuthi yini okufanele uyenze

Kind of bored right now

Uhlobo lwesithukuthezi njengamanje

Nothing much going on here

Akukho okuningi okwenzekayo lapha

A bit bored, actually

A kancane nesithukuthezi, empeleni

Excited

Ngijabule

I'm really excited

Ngijabule kakhulu

So pumped up

Ngakho waphonswa phezulu

Thrilled about it

Ngijabule ngakho

Super stoked

Really looking forward to it

Ngempela ngibheke ngabomvu

Scared

Ethukile

Nervous

Uthukile

Anxious

Ukukhathazeka

Worried

Ukhathazekile

Jittery

IJittery

On edge

Onqenqemeni

Angry

Ethukuthele

furious

ethukuthele

outraged

ethukuthele

indignant

ethukuthele

enraged

ethukuthele

incensed

ecasukile

Calm

Zolile

Relaxed

Ukhululekile

At ease

Ngokukhululeka

Peaceful

Enokuthula

Serene

Cordial

I-Cordial

I love it

ngiyayithanda

I really like it

Ngiyithanda kakhulu

It's great

Kuhle

I enjoy it

Ngiyakujabulela

I adore it

Ngiyayithanda

I'm loving it

Ngiyayithanda

I like it

ngiyayithanda

It's right up my alley

Iqonde phezulu endledlaneni yami

This is my kind of thing

Lolu wuhlobo lwami lwento

I think this suits me well

Ngicabanga ukuthi lokhu kungifanela kahle

I quite fancy this

Ngikuthanda kakhulu lokhu

I don't like it

Angithandi

I don't really care for it

Anginandaba nakho

It's not my thing

Akuyona into yami

I'm not a fan of it

Angiyena umlandeli wayo

I don't find it appealing

Angikutholi kukhanga

I don't much care for it

Anginandaba nayo kakhulu

I'm okay

Ngiyaphila

I’m fine

Ngiyaphila

I’m alright

Ngiyaphila

I’m good

Ngiyaphila

I’m doing well

Ngenza kahle

I’m fine, thanks

Ngiyaphila ngiyabonga

Beautiful

Enhle

Stunning

Kuyamangaza

Gorgeous

Kuhle

Very beautiful

Kuhla kakhulu

lovely

enhle

charming

ebukekayo

Ugly

Mubi

Unattractive

Ayikhangi

Not good-looking

Ayimuhle

Pretty ugly

Mubi kahle

Rather unsightly

Kunalokho ayibukeki

Quite unappealing

Ayikhangi neze

Good

Kuhle

Great

Kuhle

Excellent

Kuhle kakhulu

Wonderful

Kuyamangalisa

Fine

Kuhle

Splendid

Kuhle

Bad

Okubi

Terrible

Kubi

Awful

Kubi

Horrible

Kubi

Poor

Impofu

Not good

Akukuhle

Funny

Kuyahlekisa

Hilarious

Kuyahlekisa

Comical

Okuhlekisayo

Humorous

Ehlekisayo

Amusing

Kuyahlekisa

Witty

Uhlakaniphile

Boring

Okuyisicefe

Dull

Buthuntu

Uninteresting

Akujabulisi

Tedious

Kuyakhathaza

Lackluster

Ukuntula

Monotonous

I-Monotonous

I'm feeling under the weather

Ngizizwa ngingaphansi kwesimo sezulu

I don't feel well today.

Angizizwa kahle namuhla.

I'm not feeling myself.

Angizizwa mina.

I'm a bit sick today.

Ngiyagula namuhla.

Today I'm not feeling great.

Namuhla angizizwa kahle.

I’m not at my best right now.

Angikho sezingeni lami njengamanje.

I'm in a good mood today

Ngisesimweni esihle namuhla

Today I'm feeling pretty good

Namuhla ngizizwa ngikahle

I'm having a great day today

Nginosuku oluhle namuhla

Feeling really cheerful today

Ukuzizwa ngijabule ngempela namuhla

In high spirits today, how about you?

Ngomoya ophezulu namuhla, kunjani ngawe?

I’m feeling on top of the world today

Ngizizwa ngiphezulu emhlabeni namuhla

I'm a bit stressed out

Ngicindezelekile kancane

I'm feeling a little stressed

Ngizizwa ngicindezelekile kancane

I'm under some stress right now

Nginengcindezi njengamanje

I'm kind of stressed out

Ngicindezelekile

I'm a bit on edge today

Ngimangele kancane namuhla

I'm feeling pretty stressed

Ngizizwa ngicindezelekile

I really enjoyed that

Ngakujabulela kakhulu lokho

That was great, thanks!

Kwakukuhle lokho, ngiyabonga!

I had a lot of fun with that.

Kwangijabulisa kakhulu lokho.

I genuinely enjoyed that.

Ngakujabulela ngempela lokho.

That was really fantastic.

Kwakumnandi ngempela lokho.

Thanks for that, I loved it!

Ngiyabonga ngalokho, ngakuthanda!

I'm not a fan of this

Angiyena umlandeli walokhu

I don't really like this

Angikuthandi ngempela lokhu

This isn't my thing

Akuyona into yami lena

I'm not into this

Angikho kulokhu

This doesn't appeal to me

Lokhu akungithandi

I'm not keen on this

Angikuthakaseli lokhu

I'm impressed by the service

Ingihlabe umxhwele inkonzo

I'm really impressed with the service.

Ngihlabeke umxhwele ngempela ngenkonzo.

The service has left me quite impressed.

Inkonzo ingishiye ngihlabeke umxhwele.

I must say, I'm very impressed by the service.

Kumele ngisho, ngihlabeke umxhwele kakhulu ngenkonzo.

The service is impressive; it's fantastic.

Isevisi iyamangalisa; kumnandi.

I have to say, I'm thoroughly impressed.

Kufanele ngisho, ngihlabeke umxhwele kakhulu.

I'm a bit disappointed

Ngidumele kancane

I'm somewhat let down

Ngiphoxekile kancane

I feel a little disappointed

Ngizizwa ngidumele kancane

There's a slight disappointment here

Kukhona ukudumala okuncane lapha

A bit of disappointment, I'm afraid

Ukudumala kancane, ngiyesaba

I'm feeling rather disappointed

Ngizizwa ngidumele

It's not really my thing

Akuyona into yami ngempela

That's not really up my alley

Akukona ngempela umgwaqo wami

It’s not exactly my cup of tea

Akuyona inkomishi yami yetiye impela

Not really my scene

Hhayi impela isigameko sami

That doesn't float my boat

Lokho akusintanti isikebhe sami

It's just not my jam

Akuwona nje ujamu wami

I'm excited to see what's next

Ngijabulile ukubona okulandelayo

I can't wait to see what happens next

Angisakwazi ukulinda ukubona ukuthi kwenzekani ngokulandelayo

I'm eager to find out what comes next

Ngimagange ukuthola ukuthi yini elandelayo

I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes

Ngibheke ngabomvu ukubona ukuthi lokhu kuhamba kuphi

There's so much anticipation for what's ahead

Kukhulu ukulangazelela okuzayo

Can't help but feel excited about what's coming up

Angikwazi ukuzibamba kodwa ngizizwa ngijabulile ngalokho okuzayo

I'm exhausted

Ngikhathele

I'm completely wiped out

Ngiqothulwe ngokuphelele

I'm totally drained

Ngikhathele ngokuphelele

I could use a good rest

Bengingasebenzisa ukuphumula okuhle

I feel really tired

Ngizizwa ngikhathele ngempela

I need to catch some sleep

Ngidinga ukulala kancane

I'm overwhelmed right now

Ngithwele kanzima njengamanje

I'm feeling really overwhelmed right now

Ngizizwa ngithwele kanzima njengamanje

Right now, I’m feeling completely overwhelmed

Njengamanje, ngizizwa ngikhungathekile ngokuphelele

I am so overwhelmed at the moment

Ngikhungatheke kakhulu okwamanje

At this point, I feel totally overwhelmed

Kuleli qophelo, ngizizwa ngikhungathekile ngokuphelele

I’m really struggling to keep up with everything right now

Ngizabalaza ngempela ukuhambisana nakho konke okwamanje

I'm grateful for your help

Ngiyabonga ngosizo lwakho

I appreciate your assistance

Ngiyalwazisa usizo lwakho

Thanks a lot for helping me

Ngiyabonga kakhulu ngokungisiza

Your help is really appreciated

Usizo lwakho lwaziswa kakhulu

I'm thankful for the support you've given me

Ngibonga uxhaso eninginike lona

It means a lot to have your help

Kusho lukhulu ukuthola usizo lwakho

That made my day

Lokho kwenza usuku lwami

It really brightened up my day

Lwalukhanyisa ngempela usuku lwami

You just made my day so much better

Usanda kwenza usuku lwami lwaba ngcono kakhulu

That's exactly what I needed to hear today

Yilokho kanye ebengidinga ukukuzwa namuhla

This is such a great way to end my day

Lena indlela enhle yokuqeda usuku lwami

You just put a huge smile on my face today

Uvele ungifakele ukumamatheka okukhulu namuhla

I'm proud of you

Ngiyaziqhenya ngawe

I feel proud of you

Ngizizwa ngiziqhenya ngawe

You should be proud of yourself

Kufanele uziqhenye ngawe

That's something to be proud of

Lokho kuyinto okufanele siziqhenye ngayo

I admire what you've done

Ngiyakuncoma okwenzile

Way to go, you have reason to be proud

Indlela okufanele uhambe ngayo, unesizathu sokuziqhenya

I'm worried about it

Ngikhathazekile ngakho

I'm concerned about it

Ngikhathazekile ngakho

I'm feeling anxious about it

Ngizizwa ngikhathazekile ngakho

It's making me nervous

Kungenza ngithuke

I have some worries about it

Nginokukhathazeka ngakho

I'm a bit uneasy about it

Angikhululekile ngakho

I have mixed feelings about it

Nginemizwa exubile ngakho

It's a bit complicated for me.

Kuyindida kimina.

I'm not sure how I feel about it.

Angazi kahle ukuthi ngizizwa kanjani ngakho.

There are pros and cons in my mind.

Kukhona okuhle nokubi engqondweni yami.

I have some positive and negative thoughts about it.

Nginemicabango emihle nemibi ngakho.

My opinion is split on this matter.

Umbono wami uhlukene phakathi ngalolu daba.

I'm cautiously optimistic

Nginethemba lokucophelela

I remain guardedly hopeful

Ngihlale nginethemba

I have a careful sense of optimism

Nginomuzwa ocophelele wokuba nethemba

I feel cautiously hopeful about it

Ngizizwa nginethemba ngokuqapha ngakho

There's cautious hope on my part

Kukhona ithemba eliqaphile ngakimi

I harbor guarded optimism

Nginethemba lokuhle

I'd rather not get into it right now

Kungcono ngingangeni kukho manje

I don't feel like going into that right now

Angizwani nokungena kulokho njengamanje

Let's not discuss that at this moment

Asikuxoxisane lokho okwamanje

I prefer to avoid that topic for now

Ngincamela ukusigwema leso sihloko okwamanje

I’d rather hold off on talking about that

Ngingathanda ukuyeka ukukhuluma ngalokho

I don’t want to talk about that just yet

Angifuni ukukhuluma ngalokho okwamanje

I'm on the fence about that

Ngisocingweni ngalokho

I can't decide on that

Angikwazi ukunquma ngalokho

I'm not sure if I should do that

Anginaso isiqiniseko sokuthi kufanele ngikwenze lokho

That's a tough call for me

Lokho ucingo olunzima kimi

I haven't made up my mind about that

Angikasithathi isinqumo ngalokho

I'm undecided about that

Angiqiniseki ngalokho

It rubbed me the wrong way

Kwangihlikihla ngendlela engafanele

It got on my nerves

Kwangiphatha kabi

It really bothered me

Kwangikhathaza ngempela

It irritated me

Kwangicasula

It set me off

Kwangimisa

It annoyed the heck out of me

Kwangicasula lokho

I'm thrilled to bits

Ngijabule ngamabhithi

I'm over the moon

Ngiphezu kwenyanga

I'm absolutely delighted

Ngijabule ngokuphelele

I'm so excited I could burst

Ngijabule kakhulu ukuthi ngingaqhuma

I'm ecstatic

Ngijabule

I'm jumping for joy

Ngigxuma ngenjabulo

I'm absolutely beside myself

Ngididekile ngokuphelele

I'm totally losing it

Ngilahlekelwa yikho ngokuphelele

I'm freaking out

Ngiyaxakeka

I'm completely over the moon

Ngiphezu kwenyanga ngokuphelele

I'm utterly beside myself with joy

Ngiphelelwe yinjabulo

I'm so excited I don't know what to do

Ngijabule kakhulu angazi ngenzenjani

It's not what I expected, in a good way

Akukona ebengikulindele, ngendlela enhle

In a surprising turn, it exceeded my expectations.

Ngokumangalisayo, kwadlula engangikulindele.

I must say, it's better than I anticipated.

Kumele ngisho, kungcono kunalokho ebengikulindele.

To my pleasant surprise, it turned out really well.

Ngokumangala kwami, kwaba kuhle ngempela.

It's much more positive than I thought it would be.

Kuhle kakhulu kunalokho ebengicabanga ukuthi kuzoba njalo.

Surprisingly, this experience is far more enjoyable.

Ngokumangalisayo, lokhu okuhlangenwe nakho kujabulisa kakhulu.

I'm a bit conflicted about the outcome

Ngiphambana kancane ngomphumela

I have mixed feelings about the result

Nginemizwa exubile ngomphumela

The outcome is leaving me unsure

Umphumela ungishiya ngingaqiniseki

I'm not quite sure how I feel about this

Angazi kahle ukuthi ngizizwa kanjani ngalokhu

This result has left me feeling conflicted

Lo mphumela ungishiye ngizizwa ngingqubuzana

I'm struggling to come to terms with the outcome

Ngikuthola kunzima ukwamukela umphumela

I'd prefer to keep my opinion private

Ngingathanda ukugcina umbono wami uyimfihlo

I would rather keep my thoughts to myself

Kungcono ngigcine imicabango yami kimi

I’d like to keep this to myself

Ngingathanda ukukugcina kimi lokhu

Let’s keep my views private, please

Ngicela, sigcine imibono yami iyimfihlo

I think I’ll keep quiet about that

Ngicabanga ukuthi ngizothula ngalokho

I prefer not to share my opinion on this

Ngincamela ukungadluliseli umbono wami kulokhu

Honestly, I'd rather not say

Ngokweqiniso, ngingathanda ukungasho

I’d prefer not to say honestly.

Ngingathanda ukungasho ngokweqiniso.

To be frank, I’d rather not.

Ukukhuluma iqiniso, angithandi.

I don’t really feel like saying that.

Angizizwa ngempela ukusho lokho.

Honesty speaking, I’d rather avoid it.

Ukukhuluma ngokwethembeka, kungcono ngikugweme.

Let’s just say I’m not keen on sharing.

Ake sithi angikuthandi ukwabelana.

I'd rather hear your take first

Ngincamela ukuzwa ukuthatha kwakho kuqala

I prefer to listen to your opinion first

Ngincamela ukulalela umbono wakho kuqala

I'd like to know your thoughts on this first

Ngingathanda ukwazi imicabango yakho ngalokhu kuqala

Could I get your perspective before deciding?

Ngingathola umbono wakho ngaphambi kokuthatha isinqumo?

I want to hear your viewpoint first, if possible

Ngifuna ukuzwa umbono wakho kuqala, uma kungenzeka

I'm leaning towards yes, but I'm not certain

Ngincike ku-yebo, kodwa angiqiniseki

I think I might say yes, but I'm not sure yet

Ngicabanga ukuthi ngingavuma, kodwa angikaqiniseki okwamanje

I tend to agree, though I'm still uncertain

Ngivame ukuvuma, nakuba ngisangaqiniseki

I'm leaning toward saying yes, but I need more time to decide

Ngincike ekutheni yebo, kodwa ngidinga isikhathi esengeziwe sokunquma

There's a good chance I'll say yes, but I want to be sure first

Kunethuba elihle lokuthi ngivume, kodwa ngifuna ukuqiniseka kuqala

I'm inclined to agree, but I'm not completely certain

Ngithambekele ekuvumeni, kodwa angiqiniseki ngokuphelele

I'm coming around to the idea

Ngiza ngasemcabangweni

I'm starting to see your point

Ngiyaqala ukubona iphuzu lakho

I’m beginning to come around

Ngiyaqala ukuza

I’m slowly warming up to the idea

Ngiyethemba kancane kancane umqondo

I’m getting on board with it

Ngihamba nayo

I’m gradually changing my mind about it

Kancane kancane ngiyawushintsha umqondo wami ngakho

I find myself reluctant to comment definitively

Ngizithola ngimanqika ukuphawula ngokuqinisekile

I’m hesitant to make a definite statement

Ngimangele ukwenza isitatimende esiqinisekile

I don’t feel comfortable commenting definitively

Angizizwa ngikhululekile ukuphawula ngokuqinisekile

I’m not ready to say anything definitive

Angikalungeli ukusho noma yini eqondile

I hesitate to offer a definitive opinion

Ngiyangabaza ukunikeza umbono oqondile

I’m wary of making a conclusive remark

Ngiyethemba ukunikeza impendulo eqondile

I have reservations I'd rather not articulate publicly

Nginokubhukha engingathanda ukungakukhulumi esidlangalaleni

I have some private reservations about this.

Nginokubhukha okuyimfihlo mayelana nalokhu.

There are aspects of my reservations that I prefer to keep confidential.

Kunezici zokubhukha kwami engikhetha ukuzigcina ziyimfihlo.

I have certain reservations that aren't appropriate to share in public.

Nginokubhukha okuthile okungafanele ukwabelana esidlangalaleni.

I’d like to voice my concerns privately rather than here.

Ngingathanda ukuzwakalisa ukukhathazeka kwami ngasese kunalapha.

Some of my reservations are better left unsaid in a public setting.

Okunye ukubhuka kwami kungcono kuyekwe kungashiwongo endaweni yomphakathi.

I'm of two minds about it, frankly

Nginemiqondo emibili ngakho, ngokusobala

To be honest, I'm not sure what to think about it.

Uma ngikhuluma iqiniso, angiqiniseki ukuthi kufanele ngicabangeni ngakho.

Honestly, I'm split on this.

Eqinisweni, ngihlukene phakathi kulokhu.

Frankly, I can't make up my mind about it.

Eqinisweni, angikwazi ukwenza isinqumo ngakho.

I have mixed feelings about it, honestly.

Nginemizwa exubile ngakho, ngokweqiniso.

To tell the truth, I'm conflicted.

Ukukhuluma iqiniso, ngiyaphikisana.

It strikes me as both promising and problematic

Kungishaya njengokuthembisayo nokuyinkinga

It seems promising but also comes with problems.

Kubukeka kuthembisa kodwa futhi kuza nezinkinga.

I find it encouraging yet troubling.

Ngikuthola kukhuthaza kodwa kuyangikhathaza.

It appears hopeful but also problematic.

Kubonakala kunethemba kodwa futhi kuyinkinga.

There's a mix of promise and concern about it.

Kunengxube yesithembiso nokukhathazeka ngakho.

It looks full of potential, but there are issues too.

Kubukeka kugcwele amandla, kepha kunezinkinga futhi.

I'd characterize my response as guardedly positive

Ngingaphawula ukuthi impendulo yami iyaqiniseka

My response is somewhat cautiously optimistic.

Impendulo yami inethemba lokucophelela.

I can say my reply is mildly positive but guarded.

Ngingasho ukuthi impendulo yami ilungile kodwa igadiwe.

Slightly reserved, I would describe my reaction as cautiously favorable.

Ngigodlile kancane, ngingachaza ukusabela kwami njengokuvumayo ngokucophelela.

I tend towards a cautiously positive stance on this matter.

Ngithambekele ekubhekeni okuhle ngokuqapha kule ndaba.

My answer leans toward the positive side, though with some reservations.

Impendulo yami incike ohlangothini oluhle, nakuba ngokubhuka okuthile.

I'm not entirely sold, but I'm warming to it

Angithengiswa ngokuphelele, kodwa ngiyafudumala kukho

I still have my doubts, but I'm starting to see its appeal

Ngisenokungabaza kwami, kodwa ngiyaqala ukubona ukukhanga kwayo

I'm not completely convinced yet, but I'm beginning to like it

Angikaqiniseki ngokuphelele okwamanje, kodwa ngiyaqala ukukuthanda

There's still something holding me back, but I'm coming around to it

Kusenokuthile okungibambile, kodwa ngiza ngakhona

I haven't fully bought into it, but I'm gradually warming up to it

Angikawuthengi ngokugcwele, kodwa kancane kancane ngiya ukufudumala kuwo

I remain a bit skeptical, but my opinion is slowly changing

Ngihlala nginokungabaza, kodwa umbono wami uyashintsha kancane kancane

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