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How Swati and English compare

Shared writing system

Swati 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.

Unrelated language families

Swati 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.

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

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

Common Swati phrases in English

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

Greetings

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

Courtesy

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

Introductions

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

Numbers

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

Time and dates

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

Directions and travel

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

Food and restaurants

Ngilambile
I am hungry
I am thirsty
I am thirsty
Water, please
Water, please
A table for two, please
A table for two, please
Imenyu, ngicela
The menu, please
What do you recommend?
What do you recommend?
Ngingatsandza loku
I would like this
Kumnandzi
It is delicious
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
Likhofi
Coffee
Tea
Tea
Bread
Bread

Shopping and money

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

Emergency and health

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

Getting help with language

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

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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.

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.

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