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How English and Swati compare

Shared writing system

English and Swati are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

English belongs to the Indo-European family while Swati belongs to the Niger-Congo family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Matching sentence structure

Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.

Speakers

English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers. Swati: Approximately 1.5 million speakers.

Common English phrases in Swati

Everyday phrases translated from English to Swati — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Hello
Sawubona
Good morning
Kusile
Good afternoon
Sawubona ntambama
Good evening
Good evening
Good night
Ulale kahle
Goodbye
Valelisa
See you later
Sitawubonana ngemuva kwesikhatsi
See you tomorrow
Sitawubonana kusasa
Welcome
Siyakwemukela
How are you?
Unjani?
I am fine, thank you
Ngikahle, ngiyabonga
Have a good day
Ube nelilanga lelihle

Courtesy

Please
Ngicela
Thank you
Siyabonga
Thank you very much
Ngiyabonga kakhulu
You are welcome
You are welcome
Yes
Yebo
No
Cha
Excuse me
Ngiyacolisa
I am sorry
Ngiyacolisa
No problem
Kute inkinga
Of course
Yebo
Congratulations
Siyahalalisela
Good luck
Inhlanhla

Introductions

What is your name?
Ngubani libito lakho?
Nice to meet you
Ngiyajabula kuhlangana nawe
Where are you from?
Where are you from?
How old are you?
Kangakhi?
I am a student
Ngingumfundzi
I am here on holiday
Ngilapha ngeliholide
I am here for work
Ngilapha ngenca yemsebenti
This is my friend
Ngu mngani wami lona .

Numbers

One
Munye
Two
Emabili
Three
Ematsatfu
Four
Four
Five
Lesihlanu
Six
Sitfupha
Seven
Sikhombisa
Eight
Siphohlongo
Nine
Imfica
Ten
Lishumi
One hundred
Likhulu
One thousand
Inkhulungwane yinye

Time and dates

Today
Namuhla
Tomorrow
Kusasa
Yesterday
Itolo
Now
Nyalo
Later
Kamuva
What time is it?
Ngusiphi sikhatsi?
In the morning
Ekuseni
In the evening
Ntsambama
Monday
NgeMsombuluko
Friday
Lesihlanu
Next week
Liviki lelitako
One hour
Lihora linye

Directions and travel

Where is the bathroom?
Iphi indlu yekugezela?
Where is the train station?
Siphi siteshi sesitimela?
Where is the airport?
Siphi sikhumulo setindizamshini?
How do I get there?
How do I get there?
Turn left
Jikela ngasencele
Turn right
Jikela ngasekudla
Go straight ahead
Hamba ucondze phambili
It is near
It is near
It is far
It is far
I am lost
I am lost
I need a taxi
Ngidzinga itekisi
Where can I buy a ticket?
Ngingalitsengaphi lithikithi?
How much is the ticket?
Lingakanani lelithikithi?
Is it safe to walk?
Is it safe to walk?

Food and restaurants

I am hungry
Ngilambile
I am thirsty
I am thirsty
Water, please
Water, please
A table for two, please
A table for two, please
The menu, please
Imenyu, ngicela
What do you recommend?
What do you recommend?
I would like this
Ngingatsandza loku
It is delicious
Kumnandzi
The bill, please
The bill, please
I do not eat meat
I do not eat meat
I have a food allergy
I have a food allergy
Coffee
Likhofi
Tea
Tea
Bread
Bread

Shopping and money

How much does this cost?
How much does this cost?
It is too expensive
Kudule kakhulu
Do you accept credit cards?
Uyawemukela yini emakhadi esikweletu?
I am just looking
Ngibuka nje
I will take it
I will take it
Open
Vula
Closed
Kuvaliwe
Entrance
Kungena
Exit
Exit
Where is the market?
Iphi imakethe?

Emergency and health

Help
Lusito
Call a doctor
Bita dokotela
Call the police
Bita emaphoyisa
I need help
Ngidzinga lusito
I am sick
Ngiyagula
Where is the hospital?
Where is the hospital?
Where is the pharmacy?
Liphi lelikhemisi?
It hurts here
Kubuhlungu la
I need a doctor
Ngidzinga dokotela
Is there a hospital nearby?
Sikhona yini sibhedlela edvute?

Getting help with language

Do you speak English?
Do you speak English?
I do not understand
Angicondzi
I understand
Ngiyavisisa
Please speak slowly
Ngicela ukhulume kancane
Please repeat that
Ngicela uphindze loko
Please write it down
Ngicela ulibhale phansi .
What does this mean?
Kusho kutsini loku?
How do you say this?
Ukusho njani loku?
I am learning
Ngiyafundza
I speak a little
Ngikhuluma kancane
Can you help me?
Ungangisita yini?
I do not know
Angati

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About Swati Language

Geographical Distribution

Spoken in Eswatini and South Africa.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin script.

Vowels

aeiou

Consonants

bbhchddlfghhljkkhlmnncndngntpphqqhrsshtthtsvwxxhyz

Phonetics

Features a system of clicks and a range of consonant sounds. Tonal language with high and low tones.

Grammar and Syntax

Follows Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order. Utilizes noun classes and a system of prefixes and suffixes.

Loanwords

Includes words from English and Afrikaans due to historical influences.

Language Family

Nguni group of the Bantu branch of the Niger–Congo language family.

Writing Systems

Latin script adapted for Swati phonology.

Writing System History

Standardized for educational and official purposes.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 million speakers.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

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