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Ndebele South and English 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.
Ndebele South belongs to the Niger-Congo family while English belongs to the Indo-European 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.
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.
Ndebele South: Approximately 1.1 million speakers. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Ndebele South to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Ndebele South | English |
|---|---|
| Sawubona | Hello |
| Sawubona | Good morning |
| Sawubona | Good afternoon |
| Ubusuku obuhle | Good evening |
| Ulale kuhle | Good night |
| Sala kahle | Goodbye |
| Sizakubona ngokukhamba kwesikhathi | See you later |
| Sizakubonana kusasa | See you tomorrow |
| Siyakwamukela | Welcome |
| Unjani? | How are you? |
| Ngilungile, ngiyathokoza | I am fine, thank you |
| Ube nelanga elihle | Have a good day |
| Ndebele South | English |
|---|---|
| Ngibawa | Please |
| Ngiyathokoza | Thank you |
| Ngiyathokoza khulu | Thank you very much |
| Wamukelekile | You are welcome |
| Iye | Yes |
| Awa | No |
| Uxolo | Excuse me |
| Ngiyacolisa | I am sorry |
| Akunankinga | No problem |
| Kuliqiniso | Of course |
| Siyakuthokozisa | Congratulations |
| Ngikufisela itjhudu | Good luck |
| Ndebele South | English |
|---|---|
| Ngubani ibizo lakho? | What is your name? |
| Ngithabile ukuhlangana nawe | Nice to meet you |
| Uvelaphi? | Where are you from? |
| Uneminyaka emingaki? | How old are you? |
| Ngingumfundi | I am a student |
| Ngilapha ngeholideyi | I am here on holiday |
| Ngilapha ngomsebenzi | I am here for work |
| Umnganami lo | This is my friend |
| Ndebele South | English |
|---|---|
| Omunye | One |
| Amabili | Two |
| Amathathu | Three |
| Ezine | Four |
| Ezinhlanu | Five |
| Isithandathu | Six |
| Isikhombisa | Seven |
| Esibhozo | Eight |
| Isithoba | Nine |
| Itshumi | Ten |
| Ikhulu | One hundred |
| Ikulungwana | One thousand |
| Ndebele South | English |
|---|---|
| Namhlanjesi | Today |
| Kusasa | Tomorrow |
| Izolo | Yesterday |
| Nje | Now |
| Ngokukhamba kwesikhathi | Later |
| Siyini isikhathi? | What time is it? |
| Ekuseni | In the morning |
| Ntambama | In the evening |
| UMsombuluko | Monday |
| ULwesihlanu | Friday |
| Iveke ezako | Next week |
| I-awa elilodwa | One hour |
| Ndebele South | English |
|---|---|
| Iphi indlu yokuhlambela? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Sikuphi isitetjhi sesitimela? | Where is the train station? |
| Sikuphi isikhumulo seenqhema? | Where is the airport? |
| Ngingafika njani lapho? | How do I get there? |
| Jikela ngesinceleni | Turn left |
| Jikela ngesidleni | Turn right |
| Ragela phambili | Go straight ahead |
| Iseduze | It is near |
| Ikude | It is far |
| Ngilahlekile | I am lost |
| Ngidinga itekisi | I need a taxi |
| Ngingalithenga kuphi ithikithi? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Ibiza malini ithikithi? | How much is the ticket? |
| Ingabe kuphephile ukukhamba? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Ndebele South | English |
|---|---|
| Ngilambile | I am hungry |
| Ngomile | I am thirsty |
| Amanzi, ngibawa | Water, please |
| Itafula labantu ababili, sibawa | A table for two, please |
| Imenyu, sibawa | The menu, please |
| Yini oyiphakamisako? | What do you recommend? |
| Ngingathanda lokhu | I would like this |
| Kumnandi | It is delicious |
| Umthethomlingwa, sibawa | The bill, please |
| Angiyidli inyama | I do not eat meat |
| Ngine-aleji yokudla | I have a food allergy |
| Ikhofi | Coffee |
| Itiye | Tea |
| Isinkwa | Bread |
| Ndebele South | English |
|---|---|
| Kubiza malini lokhu? | How much does this cost? |
| Ibiza khulu | It is too expensive |
| Ingabe uyawamukela amakhadi wekhredithi? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Ngiqala nje | I am just looking |
| Ngizoyithatha | I will take it |
| Vula | Open |
| Ivaliwe | Closed |
| Ukungena | Entrance |
| Phuma | Exit |
| Ikuphi imakethe? | Where is the market? |
| Ndebele South | English |
|---|---|
| Sizo | Help |
| Biza udorhodera | Call a doctor |
| Biza amapholisa | Call the police |
| Ngidinga isizo | I need help |
| Ngiyagula | I am sick |
| Sikuphi isibhedlela? | Where is the hospital? |
| Iphi ikhemisi? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Kubuhlungu lapha | It hurts here |
| Ngidinga udorhodera | I need a doctor |
| Ingabe ikhona isibhedlela eduze? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Ndebele South | English |
|---|---|
| Uyasikhuluma isiNgisi? | Do you speak English? |
| Angizwisisi | I do not understand |
| Ngiyazwisisa | I understand |
| Ngibawa ukhulume kancani | Please speak slowly |
| Ngibawa uphinde lokho | Please repeat that |
| Ngibawa ulitlole phasi | Please write it down |
| Kutjho ukuthini lokhu? | What does this mean? |
| Ukutjho njani lokhu? | How do you say this? |
| Ngiyafunda | I am learning |
| Ngikhuluma kancani | I speak a little |
| Ungangisiza na? | Can you help me? |
| Angazi | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
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.
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
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.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Spoken in South Africa, particularly in the provinces of Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Gauteng, and North West.
Uses the Latin script with additional letters to represent specific sounds.
Non-tonal; includes clicks and a range of aspirated and unaspirated consonants.
Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order; utilizes a noun-class system and concordial agreement.
Includes borrowings from Afrikaans and English.
Niger-Congo family, Bantu branch, Nguni group.
Latin script.
Developed in the 19th century; standardized in the 20th century.
Approximately 1.1 million speakers.
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