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Level 1

Greetings & Basics

SawubonaHello

NgiyabongaThank you

YeboYes

ChaNo

UxoloSorry / Excuse me

Unjani?How are you?

NgiyaphilaI'm fine

Hamba kahleGoodbye

AkunankingaNo worries

Ngiyajabula ukukwaziNice to meet you

Numbers

KunyeOne

KubiliTwo

KuthathuThree

KuneFour

KuhlanuFive

IsithuphaSix

IsikhombisaSeven

IsishiyagalombiliEight

IsishiyagalolunyeNine

IshumiTen

Food & Drink

IrayisiRice

AmanziWater

InkukhuChicken

KumnandiDelicious

KuyababaSpicy

AkubabiNot spicy

IkhofiCoffee

Irayisi elithosiweFried rice

Isaladi kapopoPapaya salad

UbhiyaBeer

Travel & Directions

Ikuphi i…?Where is…?

KwesokunxeleLeft

KwesokudlaRight

Qonda phambiliStraight ahead

Isikhumulo sezindizaAirport

IhhotelaHotel

IbhishiBeach

IthempeliTemple

Malini?How much?

IsitimelaTrain

Shopping & Bargaining

ImaliMoney

KuyabizaExpensive

KushibhileCheap

Ungayehlisa intengo?Can you lower the price?

LokhuThis one

KukhuluBig

KuncaneSmall

ImaketheMarket

NgizoyithathaI'll take it

Cha, ngiyabongaNo thanks

People & Love

MinaI (male / female)

WenaYou

UmnganeFriend

UmndeniFamily

UmamaMother

UbabaFather

UthandoLove

MuhleBeautiful

UyabukekaHandsome

NgiyakuthandaI love you

Time & Days

NamuhlaToday

KusasaTomorrow

IzoloYesterday

ManjeNow

EkuseniMorning

EbusukuNight

Sikhathi sini?What time is it?

NgokusheshaFast

KancaneSlow

Linda kancaneWait a moment

Fun & Party Phrases

UbumnandiFun

Asambe!Let's go!

Inhlanhla enhleGood luck

Impilo!Cheers!

Kuhle impela!Awesome!

Thatha kancaneTake it easy

Amaphupho amnandiSweet dreams

UkuvakashaTo go out & explore

Ngiyayithanda iThailandI like Thailand

Wenze kahle!Very good! (well done)

Level 2

Colors

BomvuRed

Luhlaza kwesibhakabhakaBlue

LuhlazaGreen

PhuziYellow

MnyamaBlack

MhlopheWhite

OrenjiOrange

PhinkiPink

NsomiPurple

NsunduBrown

Weather & Nature

KuyashisaHot

KuyabandaCold

LiyanaIt's raining

Ukukhanya kwelangaSunshine

UlwandleSea

IntabaMountain

IsiqhingiIsland

UmfulaRiver

UmoyaWind

IsibhakabhakaSky

Animals

InjaDog

IkatiCat

IndlovuElephant

InhlanziFish

InyoniBird

InkawuMonkey

InyokaSnake

UmiyaneMosquito

InyathiBuffalo

IthayigaTiger

Body & Health

IkhandaHead

IsisuStomach

Ikhanda elibuhlunguHeadache

UdokotelaDoctor

IsibhedlelaHospital

UmuthiMedicine

IkhemisiPharmacy

NgiyagulaI'm sick

KubuhlunguIt hurts

Siza!Help!

Home & Hotel

IkameloRoom

UkhiyeKey

UmbhedeBed

Indlu yokugezelaBathroom

I-airconAir conditioning

IthawulaTowel

KuhlanzekileClean

I-Wi-FiWi-Fi

Ichibha lokubhukudaSwimming pool

Ukuphuma ehhotelaCheck-out

Level 3

Getting Around

ItekisiTaxi

I-tuk-tukTuk-tuk

IbhasiBus

IsikebheBoat

IsithuthuthuMotorbike

IthikithiTicket

Mise laphaStop here, please

JikaTurn

KudeFar

EduzeNear

Restaurant & Ordering

ImenyuMenu

Ukuoda ukudlaTo order food

Odla imifinoVegetarian

Ngaphandle kukashukelaNo sugar

IsipunuSpoon

ImfologoFork

Ngicela i-akhawuntiThe bill, please

UkuphathaTakeaway, please

Amanzi njePlain water

Likuphi indlu encane?Where is the toilet?

Conversation

NgiyaqondaI understand

AngiqondiI don't understand

Khuluma kancanePlease speak slowly

Ungubani igama lakho?What's your name?

Igama lami ngu…My name is…

Uvelaphi?Where are you from?

Phinda futhiCan you say that again?

AngaziI don't know

MhlawumbeMaybe

Ungangisiza?Can you help me?

Feelings

JabulileHappy

DabukileSad

KhatheleTired

LambileHungry

WomileThirsty

ThukutheleAngry

Ngijabule kakhuluExcited

NginesizunguBored

NgiyesabaScared

NgiyakukhumbulaI miss you

Everyday Verbs

UkuhambaTo go

UkuzaTo come

UkudlaTo eat

UkuphuzaTo drink

UkulalaTo sleep

UkuthengaTo buy

Ukuba naTo have

UkuthandaTo like

UkwenzaTo do / make

Yini?What?

Level 4

Time & Dates

IhoraHour

UmzuzuMinute

IvikiWeek

InyangaMonth

UnyakaYear

I-aphoyintimentiAppointment

EphuzileLate

NgesikhathiOn time

IholideDay off / holiday

IkhalendaCalendar

Work & Study

UkusebenzaTo work

UmsebenziJob

IhhovisiOffice

IsikoleSchool

UthishaTeacher

UmfundiStudent

UkufundaTo study

IsivivinyoExam

InyuvesiUniversity

UmhlanganoMeeting

Tech & Phone

IfoniPhone

I-inthanethiInternet

Iphasiwedi ye-Wi-FiWi-Fi password

IkhompyuthaComputer

UmlayezoMessage

UkushayelaTo call

IsithombePhoto

I-appApp

Ukushaja ibhethriCharge the battery

Izinkundla zokuxhumanaSocial media

Level 5

Business Basics

InkampaniCompany

UmphathiBoss

Ozosebenza nayeColleague

IkhasimendeCustomer

InkontilekaContract

IphrojekthiProject

UmholoSalary

Ikhadi lebhizinisiBusiness card

UkumakethaMarketing

InzuzoProfit

Negotiation & Money

IntengoPrice

UkuxoxisanaTo negotiate

Sivumelene!Agreed! (deal)

IsiphakamisoOffer / proposal

Ukutshala imaliTo invest

Umlingani webhizinisiBusiness partner

Ukusayina inkontilekaTo sign the contract

IntelaTax

IrisidiReceipt

UkukhokhaTo pay

Professional Phrases

Kumnandi ukusebenza naweA pleasure working with you

Ngifuna ukuhlela umhlanganoI'd like to schedule a meeting

Sicela uthumele amadokhumentiPlease send the documents

NgiyavumaI agree

AngivumiI disagree

Ake ngicabangeLet me think about it

KuphuthumayoUrgent

Konke sekwenziweIt's all done

Siyabonga ngesikhathi sakhoThank you for your time

Sizobonana ngokuzayoSee you next time

Level 2

Fruits

UmangoMango

UbhananaBanana

UkhukhunathiCoconut

UphayinaphuPineapple

IkhabeWatermelon

UpopoPapaya

I-apulaApple

AmagilebhisiGrapes

I-durianDurian

IsitheloFruit

Kitchen & Ingredients

ImifinoVegetables

UpelepeleChili

IgalikiGarlic

IqandaEgg

Inyama yengulubePork

Inyama yenkomoBeef

UmdambiShrimp

Usoso wenhlanziFish sauce

OnudelaNoodles

Isobho se-tom yumTom yum soup

Drinks & Desserts

ItiyeTea

UbisiMilk

IjusiJuice

IqhwaIce

IsinekhiSnack / dessert

U-ayisikhilimuIce cream

Irayisi namangoMango sticky rice

UshokolediChocolate

MtotiSweet

KunosawotiSalty

Clothes & Fashion

IhembeShirt

IbhulukwePants

IzicathuloShoes

IsiketiSkirt

IsigqokoHat

IzibukoGlasses

IsikhwamaBag

UkuzamaTo try on

UsayiziSize

UkugqokaTo wear

Level 3

Around Town

IbhangeBank

I-ATMATM

IposiPost office

AmaphoyisaPolice

InxusaEmbassy

Isitolo esincaneConvenience store

Inxanxathela yezitoloMall

UmgwaqoStreet

IbhulohoBridge

ImephuMap

Sports & Hobbies

UkuzivocavocaTo exercise

UkugijimaTo run

UkubhukudaTo swim

IbholaFootball

I-Muay ThaiMuay Thai (Thai boxing)

I-yogaYoga

Ukufunda incwadiTo read

Ukubuka ifilimuTo watch a movie

Ukulalela umculoTo listen to music

UkudansaTo dance

Music & Nightlife

IngomaSong

UmculoMusic

UkuculaTo sing

I-karaokeKaraoke

IphathiParty

IklabhuClub

IbhaBar

UdakiweDrunk

Umngane omushaNew friend

UkugodukaTo go home

Family & Friends

Ubhuti omdalaOlder brother

Usisi omncaneYounger sister

InganeChild

IndodanaSon

IndodakaziDaughter

UmyeniHusband

UnkosikaziWife

Isoka / intombiBoyfriend / girlfriend

Ogogo nomkhuluGrandparents

IzihloboRelatives

Level 4

Magic Little Words

Igama lenhlonipho (abesilisa)Polite word (men)

Igama lenhlonipho (abesifazane)Polite word (women)

Igama lombuzoQuestion word (yes/no)

KakadeAlready

Uzo- (esizayo)Will (future)

Uya- (manje)Right now (-ing)

Kunazo zonkeThe most (superlative)

KakhuluVery / a lot

KancinyaneA little bit

FuthiAlso / too

Emergencies & Safety

Isimo esiphuthumayoEmergency

IngoziAccident

UmshuwalenseInsurance

IphasipotiPassport

I-visaVisa

Ngilahlekelwe yintoI lost something

IselaThief

Qaphela!Be careful!

KuphephileSafe

Isiteshi samaphoyisaPolice station

Opinions & Comparing

KungconoBetter

Kubi kakhuluWorse

KuyafanaThe same

KuhlukileDifferent

Ngicabanga ukuthi…I think that…

Impela!Of course!

NgempelaReally

KubalulekileImportant

KululaEasy

KunzimaDifficult

Trips & Nature

ImpophomaWaterfall

Ipaki kazwelonkeNational park

UkutshuzaDiving / snorkeling

UhamboTrip

Ukubhukha ihhotelaTo book a hotel

UkukhempaCamping

Ukuthatha izithombeTo take photos

UmbukisoView

Ukushona kwelangaSunset

Ukuqwala intabaHiking

Level 5

Email & Office

I-imeyiliEmail

IdokhumentiDocument

UmbikoReport

Ukuthumela i-imeyiliTo send an email

Ukunamathisela ifayelaTo attach a file

UkuthayiphaTo type / print

IkhophiCopy

IsigineshaSignature

Ukuhlehlisa umhlanganoTo postpone the meeting

IsifinyezoSummary

Banking & Big Numbers

IkhuluHundred (100)

InkulungwaneThousand (1,000)

Izinkulungwane eziyishumiTen thousand (10,000)

IsigidiMillion

I-baht (imali yaseThailand)Baht (Thai money)

IphesentiPercent

Ukudlulisa imaliTo transfer money

I-akhawunti yasebhangeBank account

Ikhadi lesikweletuCredit card

Ukushintsha imaliTo exchange money

Careers & Interviews

Ukufaka isicelo somsebenziTo apply for a job

InhlolokhonoInterview

IsipiliyoniExperience

IkhonoSkill

I-CVResume / CV

UkukhushulwaPromotion

UkwesulaTo resign

Ukuqala umsebenziTo start a job

Isikhathi esigcweleFull-time

Umsebenzi ozimeleFreelance

Networking & Success

IbhizinisiBusiness

Wamukelekile!Welcome!

QhubekaPlease, go ahead

Uxolo ngokufika lateSorry I'm late

Kuhle ngempela!Excellent!

IthubaOpportunity

UkuphumelelaSuccess

UkubambisanaTo cooperate

UkugubhaTo celebrate

Ungakwenza!You can do it!

Level 2

Days of the Week

UMsombulukoMonday

ULwesibiliTuesday

ULwesithathuWednesday

ULwesineThursday

ULwesihlanuFriday

UMgqibeloSaturday

ISontoSunday

ImpelasontoWeekend

Usuku lokuzalwaBirthday

Iluphi usuku namuhla?What day is it today?

Festivals & Seasons

Isikhathi esishisayoHot season (summer)

Isikhathi semvulaRainy season

Isikhathi esipholileCool season (winter)

UMasinganaJanuary

UMbasaApril

UZibandlelaDecember

USongkran (uNyaka Omusha waseThailand)Songkran (Thai New Year)

ILoy Krathong (umkhosi wezibani)Loy Krathong (lantern festival)

Unyaka omushaNew Year

UmkhosiFestival

Body Parts

IsoEye

IndlebeEar

IkhalaNose

UmlomoMouth

IsandlaHand

IngaloArm

UmlenzeLeg

UnyawoFoot

IzinweleHair

AmazinyoTeeth

House & Furniture

IndluHouse

IkhishiKitchen

ItafulaTable

IsihlaloChair

UmnyangoDoor

IwindiWindow

UmabonakudeTV

IfrijiFridge

UsofaSofa

IngadiGarden

Level 3

At the Market

Ma-baht amangaki?How many baht?

MahhalaFree (no cost)

YangempelaGenuine / real

OkungamangaFake

Isikhwama seplastikiBag (plastic)

IkhiloKilo

Uhhafu wekhiloHalf a kilo

OkushaFresh

Isipho esengeziweFree extra (bonus)

Kwehlisiwe intengoOn sale (discounted)

Street Food

Inkukhu eyosiweGrilled chicken

Inyama yengulube eyosiweGrilled pork skewer

Irayisi lenkukhuChicken rice

I-Pad ThaiPad Thai (fried noodles)

Ukhari oluhlazaGreen curry

I-khao soiKhao soi (curry noodles)

I-omeletteThai omelette

I-sataySatay

I-rotiRoti (sweet pancake)

Ubisi bukakhukhunathiCoconut milk

Small Talk

Izulu lihle!Nice weather!

Kuhamba kanjani?How's it going?

UkukhululekaChill / relaxed

Ngempela?!Really?!

Ngiyadlala nje!Just kidding!

AngiqinisekiNot sure

Wena-ke?And you?

KulungileOkay

Kungenzeka!Sure! (can do)

Ngeke kwenzekeCan't (not possible)

Love & Dating

IdethiA date

UkushelaTo flirt

OngashadileSingle

UkushadaTo get married

SithandwaDarling

OkothandoRomantic

UkuqabulaKiss

UkwangaHug

UkuhlukanaTo break up

Uthando lokuqala ukubonaLove at first sight

Level 4

Health & Pharmacy

Umuthi wobuhlunguPainkiller

I-alhejiAllergic

ImfivaFever

UkukhwehlelaCough

NginomkhuhlaneI have a cold

Isisu esibuhlunguUpset stomach

Ukulunywa umiyaneMosquito bite

Isivikeli-langaSunscreen

IplastaBand-aid

Udokotela wamazinyoDentist

Counting & Numbers 2

UziroZero

Eyishumi nanyeEleven (11)

Amashumi amabiliTwenty (20)

Amashumi amathathuThirty (30)

Amashumi amahlanuFifty (50)

Amashumi ayisishiyagalolunye nesishiyagalolunyeNinety-nine (99)

UhhafuHalf

IpheyaPair

IdaziniDozen

UkubalaTo count

On the Road

MaqondanaOpposite

EceleniNext to

Ikhona lomgwaqoStreet corner

Irobhothi elibomvuRed light

Umgwaqo omkhuluExpressway

Indawo yokupakaParking

UphethiloliGasoline

Ukuminyana kwemigwaqoTraffic jam

Indawo yokuwelaCrosswalk

Isiteshi samabhasiBus stop

Weather & Sky

IsiphephoStorm

UkudumaThunder

IsikhukhulaFlood

OkomileDry

OkuswakemeHumid

Isimo sezuluWeather / air

Izinga lokushisaTemperature

AmadigriDegrees

Isibikezelo sezuluWeather forecast

IsiziniSeason

Level 5

Meetings & Strategy

I-ajendaAgenda

UkwethulaTo present

IslayidiSlide

UmbuzoQuestion

ImpenduloAnswer

UmgomoGoal

Isu leceboStrategy

IsabelomaliBudget

UmnqamulajuquDeadline

IqembuTeam

Selling Online

Ukuthengisa ku-inthanethiTo sell online

IphromoshiniPromotion (deal)

IsaphuleloDiscount

UkulethwaDelivery

IsibuyekezoReview

Uphawu lokuthengisaBrand

IsikhangisoAdvertisement

UmkhiqizoProduct

IsitokweStock (inventory)

Ikhasimende elivamileRegular customer

Renting & Living

UkuqashaTo rent

Ukuthenga indluTo buy a house

IkhondoCondo

Inkontileka yokuqashaLease

IdiphozithiDeposit

Ibhili kagesiElectricity bill

Ibhili lamanziWater bill

IfenishaFurniture

UkuthuthaTo move house

UmakhelwaneNeighbor

Formal & Polite Thai

Wena (ngenhlonipho)You (very formal)

Sicela (ngokusemthethweni)Please (formal)

Ngicela imvume…May I… (permission)

Othandekayo… (incwadi)Dear… (formal letter)

NgenhloniphoWith respect

Ngiyabonga kakhulu (ngokuhlonipha)Thank you (very formal)

Ngiyaxolisa (ngokusemthethweni)Apologies (formal)

Sikujabulela ukukusizaHappy to serve you

Sicela ulinde kancanePlease wait a moment (formal)

Okuphuthuma kakhuluMost urgent

Level 2

Cooking

UkuphekaTo cook

UkusikaTo chop

UkuthosaTo fry

UkubilisaTo boil

UkugoqozaTo stir-fry

IsitofuStove

IbhodwePot

IpaniFrying pan

IresiphiRecipe

Ukuzwa ukunambithaTo taste

Opposites

VuliweOpen

ValiweClosed

OkushaNew

OkudalaOld (thing)

KunzimaHeavy

Kulula (isisindo)Light (weight)

Kude / phezuluTall / high

KufushaneShort (height)

OkusheshayoQuick

KancaneSlow

School Supplies

IpeniPen

IpenselaPencil

Incwadi yokubhalaNotebook

IncwadiBook

IphephaPaper

IsesuloEraser

Isikhwama sesikoleSchool bag

Umsebenzi wasekhayaHomework

IkilasiClassroom

Ibanga (imaki)Grade (mark)

Beach & Sea

BhukudaSwim

IsihlabathiSand

IgagasiWave

IsikebheBoat

IkhoraliCoral

IgobolondoSeashell

Ukotha ilangaSunbathe

Ukubhukuda ophahleniSnorkeling

Umuthi welangaSunscreen

Ukudlala emanziniPlay in the water

Level 3

Temple & Culture

Isonto (umpristi)Monk

Ukubingelela kwe-waiThai greeting (wai)

Ukwenza okuhleMake merit

ImpephoIncense

Isithombe sikaBuddhaBuddha statue

IsikoCulture

IsikoTradition

Khumula izicathuloTake off your shoes

UkuhloniphaTo respect

Umkhosi wokugcotshwaOrdination ceremony

Phone Calls

Sawubona (efonini)Hello (on phone)

Ulayini umatashaThe line is busy

Bamba ucingoTo answer the call

Vala ucingoTo hang up

Inombolo yefoniPhone number

Shayela emuvaCall back

Shiya umlayezoLeave a message

Isignali esibiBad signal

Ibhethri liphelileBattery dead

ThulisaMute / silent

Personality

NomusaKind

NonyaMean

OnamahloniShy

OhlekisayoFunny

OkhutheleHardworking

IvilaLazy

OhlakaniphileSmart

OzothileCalm

OthukuthelayoHot-tempered

Kuhle / kuthandekayoCute / lovely

Connector Words

NgobaBecause

KodwaBut

FuthiAnd

NomaOr

Ngakho-keTherefore

UmaIf

NgaphambiBefore

NgemvaAfter

IsiboneloFor example

KonkeAll / total

Level 4

Taste & Senses

MuncuSour

AbabayoBitter

OnamafuthaOily / rich

Elinuka kamnandiFragrant

ElinukayoStinky

ShisayoHot (spicy/temp)

ThambileSoft

LukhuniHard

QhwabhayoCrispy

UkuthintaTo touch

City Life

IsakhiwoBuilding

Isitimela esiphezuluSkytrain (BTS)

Isitolo esikhuluDepartment store

Ipaki lomphakathiPublic park

IsiminyaminyaTraffic

UkungcolaPollution

UmphakathiNeighbourhood

Izindleko zokuphilaCost of living

Isiminyaminya esikhuluHeavy traffic

Idolobha elikhuluBig city

Environment

ImveloNature

IsihlahlaTree

ImbaliFlower

IhlathiForest

UdotiTrash

UkurisayikilaRecycle

AmandlaEnergy

Ukushisa komhlabaGlobal warming

UkulondolozaTo conserve

HlanzekileClean

Startup & Innovation

I-startupStartup

UmbonoIdea

UbuqambiInnovation

Ukuqoqa imaliTo raise funds

UmtshalizimaliInvestor

UmkhiqizoProduct

UkuhlolaTo test / try

UkukhulaTo grow

UkwehlulekaTo fail

Umbono wesikhathi esizayoVision

Level 5

HR & Team

IsisebenziEmployee

ImenenjaManager

Inhlolokhono yomsebenziJob interview

IholoSalary

Usuku lokuphumulaDay off / leave

Ukuhlolwa komsebenziPerformance review

UkuqeqeshwaTraining

UmphathiBoss / leader

Ukusebenza ngeqembuTeamwork

Ikhefu lokugulaSick leave

Logistics & Shipping

IphaselaParcel

Ukuthumela impahlaTo ship / send

InqolobaneWarehouse

Ukulandelela iphaselaTrack a package

IkheliAddress

Khokha lapho ufikaCash on delivery

Ukulethwa okusheshayoExpress delivery

IsisindoWeight

Imali yokuthumelaShipping fee

KubuyisiweReturned (parcel)

Money & Accounting

UmholoIncome

IzindlekoExpenses

Imali eyisisekeloCapital

IsikweletuDebt

I-invoiceInvoice

Ibhalansi shithiBalance sheet

I-VATVAT

Inzuzo eyinhlokoNet profit

Ukugcina amabhukuTo do bookkeeping

Ukonga imaliTo save money

Customer Service

Isevisi yamakhasimendeCustomer service

UkukhalazaTo complain

Uxolo ngenkathazoSorry for the inconvenience

Ukubuyiselwa imaliRefund

Ukushintsha impahlaExchange item

IwarantiWarranty

EnelisekileSatisfied

Xhumana nathiContact us

Siyabonga ngokusebenzisa insizakaloThanks for your business

Sikujabulela njalo ukusizaAlways happy to help

Level 2

Directions & Compass

InyakathoNorth

IningizimuSouth

ImpumalangaEast

IntshonalangaWest

EduzeNearby

MaphakathiIn the middle

IkhonaCorner

PhezuluUpstairs / above

PhansiDownstairs / below

NgalaphaThis way

Action Verbs

VulaTo open

ValaTo close

BhalaTo write

FundaTo read

LalelaTo listen

KhulumaTo speak

HambaTo walk

HlalaTo sit

MemaTo stand

GijimaTo run

Jobs & Professions

IphoyisaPolice officer

UmhlengikaziNurse

UnjiniyelaEngineer

UmlimiFarmer

UmthengisiMerchant / seller

UsomabhizinisiBusinessperson

UmculiArtist

Umshayeli wendizaPilot

UmkhandiTechnician / mechanic

UmsebenziOccupation

Garden & Flowers

IroziRose

Ihlamvu lomdubuLotus

Isihlahla sikabhananaBanana tree

IqabiLeaf

ImbewuSeed

NiselaTo water (plants)

TshalaTo plant / grow

UtshaniGrass

IsinambuzaneInsect

UvemvaneButterfly

Level 3

Wellness & Relaxation

UkuhlikihlaMassage

PhumulaTo relax

PhefumulaTo breathe

IsipaSpa

ImpiloHealth

PhumulaTo rest

UxoloPeaceful / calm

UkujabulaTo be happy

UcindezelekileStressed

UkulalaTo fall asleep

Fitness & Gym

IjimuGym

Phakamisa izisindoTo lift weights

UmsiphaMuscle

IsithukuthukuSweat

OnamandlaStrong / fit

Umgomo wokuzivocavocaFitness goal

UkufudumezaWarm up

IphrotheniProtein

Umzuzu wokuzivocavocaExercise move

Ngikhathele kodwa kuhleTired but good

Beauty & Grooming

Ukugunda izinweleHaircut

Geza izinweleTo wash hair

IzimonyoCosmetics / makeup

IphungaPerfume

IzinziphoNails

IsikhumbaSkin

Umuhle kakhuluLooking prettier

Umtanashati kakhuluLooking more handsome

IsibukoMirror

Ubukeka kahleLooking good

Slang & Expressions

Kuhle!Cool! / awesome

Kumnandi kabiSuper delicious

UkukhululekaChill / easy-going

Uqinisile?Are you serious?

Uzokwazi!You got this!

AngikwaziCan't handle it

Kwenzenjani?What's up?

AkeHold on / wait

Kuningi kakhuluSo much / a lot

Ngididekile kakhuluSo confused

Level 4

Money & Receipts

ImaliCash

UshintshiChange (money back)

IbhiliBill / check

Khokha ngekhadiTo pay by card

Kubiza kakhuluToo expensive

KufaneleWorth it

Onga imaliTo save money

Boleka imaliTo borrow money

UkukweletaTo be in debt

OcebileRich

Travel Documents

Ithikithi lendizaPlane ticket

IpotimaneSuitcase / luggage

Isiteshi sokuhlolaCheckpoint / customs

Libazisa indizaTo delay a flight

IsitembuStamp (passport)

IndizaFlight

Isango lokungenaBoarding gate

KubambezelekileDelayed

KukhanseliweCancelled

KufikileArrived

Social Media

PostaTo post

ThandaTo like

YabelanaTo share

AbalandeliFollowers

AmazwanaComment

UkudumaTo go viral

Ukusakaza bukhomaLivestream

LayishaTo upload

VimbelaTo block

UmkhubaTrend

Idioms & Sayings

Onesandla esivulekileGenerous (big-hearted)

Inhliziyo ephukileHeartbroken

Sebenzisa ithubaStrike while iron's hot

Kancane kancaneSlow and steady wins

Ukuba sesikhundleni sesibiliTo play second fiddle

Isandla sigeza esinyeYou scratch my back…

Ukubamba izinto ezimbiliBite off more than you can chew

Ukukhuluma okungenantoAll talk, no substance

Ukwenza okuhle ngokuthulaDo good quietly

IsagaProverb

Level 5

Real Estate

Indlu ezimeleDetached house

Indlu edolobheniTownhouse

IrentiRent (price)

IndawoLocation

Umnikazi wendluLandlord / owner

UmqashiTenant

Enefenisha epheleleFully furnished

Sayina inkontilekaTo sign a lease

NgenaTo move in

Indawo enhleGreat location

Legal & Official

UmthethoLaw

AmalungeloRights

Idokhumenti esemthethweniOfficial document

SayinaTo sign

ImvumePermission / permit

KunqatshelweForbidden

InhlawuloFine (penalty)

InkantoloCourt

UmmeliLawyer

KusemthethweniLegal

Interview & Goals

AmandlaStrength (skill)

UbuthakathakaWeakness

UgqoziInspiration

UkuzimiselaTo be determined

ThuthukisaTo develop / improve

Umthwalo wemfaneloResponsibility

Sebenza kanzimaTo work hard

UkuphumelelaTo succeed

Ukwenza konke okusemandleniTo do my best

IkusasaFuture

Level 2

Compliments & Cheer

Unekhono kakhulu!Very talented!

Wenze kahleWell done

Ngiyaziqhenya ngaweProud of you

Ungalahli ithembaDon't give up

ZethembeBelieve in yourself

Qhubeka ulweKeep fighting

KuyamangalisaAmazing / impressive

Qhubeka njalo!Keep it up!

Okuhle kakhuluOutstanding

Ngiyabonga ngokungalahli ithembaThanks for not giving up

Question Words

Ubani?Who?

Yini?What?

Kuphi?Where?

Nini?When?

Kungani?Why?

Kanjani?How?

Malini?How much?

Yiliphi?Which one?

Zingaki?How many?

Akunjalo?Right? / isn't it?

Prepositions & Position

Phezu kwaOn / on top of

Ngaphansi kwaUnder

Ngaphakathi kwaIn / inside

Ngaphandle kwaOutside

Phakathi kwaBetween

Phambi kwaIn front of

Emuva kwaBehind

Eceleni kwaNext to

ZungezaAround

Maqondana naAcross from

Describing People

MudeTall

UkhulupheleChubby / fat

OzacileThin / slim

MushaYoung

MdalaOld (person)

MuhleCute

Onomzimba omudeTall build

Izinwele ezindeLong hair

Ugqoke izibukoWears glasses

Omomotheka kakhuluSmiles a lot

Describing Things

Okusha nseBrand new

KuphukileBroken

KunzimaHeavy

KululaLight

KubanziWide

KuncaneNarrow

KujulileDeep

OkungajulileShallow

KuyindilingaRound

KuyisikweleSquare / angular

Household Chores

HlanzaTo clean

Washa izinguboTo do laundry

Geza izitshaTo wash dishes

ShanelaTo sweep

Sula phansiTo mop

Lahla udotiTake out trash

Yendlala umbhedeMake the bed

AyinaTo iron

Kuxakekile kakhuluVery messy

KuhlelekileTidy / organized

Level 3

At the Café

Ikhofi eqandayoIced coffee

ShisayoHot (drink)

NobisiWith milk

Kancane uswidiLess sweet

IkhekheCake

Ukudlela laphaDine in

Lesi sihlalo sikhona?Is this seat free?

Ngingaphinda ngigcwalise?Can I get a refill?

Kumnandi kakhuluVery tasty

Umoya omuhleNice atmosphere

Public Transport

IsiteshiStation

IpulatifomuPlatform

Isitimela esilandelayoNext train

Shintsha umzilaChange lines

Ikhadi lokugibelaTravel card

KugcweleFull (crowded)

Indawo yokuphumaExit

Indawo yokungenaEntrance

SheshisaHurry up

Ephuthelwa ibhasiMiss the bus/train

Problems & Complaints

KunenkingaThere's a problem

AyisebenziDoesn't work

KonakeleBroken / out of order

Kancane kakhuluToo slow

IphuthaMistake / error

Ngifuna imali yamiI want a refund

Ngilinde isikhathi esideWaited too long

AnginelisekileNot satisfied

Ukhuluma nomphathiSpeak to the manager

Uxolo ngokukulindaSorry for the wait

Symptoms & Doctor

Isisu esibuhlunguStomachache

Izinyo elibuhlunguToothache

IsiyeziDizzy

IsicanucanuNauseous

NginemfivaHave a fever

Umphimbo obuhlunguSore throat

I-alheji yomuthiAllergic to medicine

I-aphoyintimenti kadokotelaDoctor's appointment

Phuza ngemva kokudlaTake after meals

UkululamaTo recover

Shopping Phrases

Ngingayizama?Can I try it on?

Eminye imibala?Other colors?

Usayizi omncaneA smaller size

Ungehlisa intengo?Can you discount?

Namukela amakhadi?Do you take cards?

Kubiza, yehlisaToo pricey, lower it

Ngizothatha lokhuI'll take this one

Ngicela i-akhawuntiCheck please

Songa njengesiphoGift wrap it

KuphelileOut of stock

Level 4

Dates & Ordinals

OkokuqalaFirst (1st)

OkwesibiliSecond (2nd)

OkwesithathuThird (3rd)

OkokugcinaLast

UsukuDate (of month)

Ekuqaleni kwenyangaBeginning of month

Ekupheleni kwenyangaEnd of month

Emzuzwini odluleA moment ago

EmzuzwiniIn a moment

Nsuku zonkeEvery day

Tech Troubleshooting

I-inthanethi encaneSlow internet

Qala kabushaTo restart

BuyekezaTo update

XhumaTo connect

IphasiwediPassword

Isikrini simileFrozen screen

Ibhethri liphela ngokusheshaBattery drains fast

AyivuliWon't turn on

Ngikhohlwe iphasiwediForgot the password

Sekusebenza manjeIt works now

Giving Directions

Jika kwesokunxeleTurn left

Jika kwesokudlaTurn right

Qhubeka uqondeKeep going straight

Wela umgwaqoCross the street

Dlula laphoGo past it

Ngakwesokudla sakhoOn your right

KusekhoneniIt's on the corner

Kukude?Is it far?

Ngingahamba ngezinyawo?Can I walk there?

UkudukelwaTo be lost

Office Tasks

Umhlangano ku-inthanethiOnline meeting

IshejuliSchedule

UmnqamulajuquDeadline

Hambisa umsebenziSubmit work

Singahlela kabusha?Can we reschedule?

Umsebenzi omningiLots of work

Phumula kancaneTake a break

SivumeleneWe're on the same page

Umsebenzi usuqediweThe work is done

Sebenza i-overtimeWork overtime

Level 5

Presentations

Sanibonani nonkeHello everyone

Namuhla ngizokhuluma ngoToday I'll talk about

Ikhona imibuzo?Any questions?

Bheka lesi slayidiLook at this slide

NgamafuphiIn summary

Ngiyabonga ngokulalelaThanks for listening

Nicabangani?What do you think?

IsiboneloFor example

Iphuzu elibalulekileKey point

Njengoba kuhleliweAs planned

Sales & Closing

Uyathakazelela?Are you interested?

Intengo ekhethekileSpecial price

Isiphakamiso sokugcinaFinal offer

UkunqumaTo decide

Ikhwalithi eqinisekisiweQuality guaranteed

Ukukhokha ngezikweletuPayment in instalments

Kufanele kakhuluGreat value

Sivumelene ngalokhuDeal, agreed

Ngiyabonga ngokusekelaThanks for your support

Sizophinde sibonaneSee you again

Level 2

Adverbs

NgokusheshaQuickly

KancaneSlowly

NgokuthulaQuietly

KahleCarefully / well

NdawonyeTogether

NgedwaAlone

FuthiAgain

CisheAlmost

NjaloAlways

NgokusheshaImmediately

Frequency

KaningiOften

Ngesinye isikhathiSometimes

KancaneRarely

AkazeNever

Nsuku zonkeEvery day

NgokuvamileUsually

Ngezikhathi ezithileOnce in a while

Njalo ngevikiEvery week

Njalo ekuseniAlways in the morning

Hhayi kaningiNot often

Reactions & Interjections

Wow!Wow!

Hhawu!Whoa!

Hhayibo!Oh no! / that's bad

Kuhle!That's great!

Ngempela?!Really?!

Unenhlanhla!Lucky you!

KuyadabukisaWhat a shame

NgethukeStartled / shocked

Ehe?Huh? / eh?

Kuhle impela!Awesome!

Tableware & Utensils

IpuletiPlate

IsitshaBowl

IngilaziGlass (cup)

InkomishiCup

Izinti zokudlaChopsticks

UmmeseKnife

I-aproniApron

IthishuTissue

IsotshiStraw

Isivuli bhodlelaBottle opener

Accessories

IwashiWatch / clock

IndandathoRing

UmgexoNecklace

AmaciciEarrings

IbhandeBelt

IsambulelaUmbrella

AmasokisiSocks

Isikhwama semaliWallet

Isigqoko sokuphephaHelmet

IsikhafuScarf

Shades & Patterns

Umbala okhanyayoLight (colour)

Umbala ojiyileDark (colour)

OnemigqaStriped

OnamachashaziPolka dot

OnezimbaliFloral

OkululaPlain

IgolideGold (colour)

IsilivaSilver (colour)

OkucwebileTransparent

OkugqamileBright / vivid

Level 3

Hobbies

Ukudlala imidlaloTo play games

UkudwebaTo draw

Ukuthwebula izithombePhotography

Ukutshala izitshaloGardening

UkuqoqaTo collect

Ukukhwela amatsheRock climbing

UkudobaFishing

UkubhlogaBlogging

UkudansaDancing

Ukupheka njengehobhiCooking as a hobby

Music & Instruments

IsiginciGuitar

UpiyanoPiano

IsigubhuDrum

UkuculaTo sing

UmculiSinger

IbhendiBand

IkhonsathiConcert

Amagama engomaLyrics

IsigqiRhythm / beat

Kuzwakala kuhleSounds beautiful

Renting a Scooter

Ukuqasha isithuthuthuRent a motorbike

NgosukuPer day

Ithangi eligcweleFull tank of gas

Nesigqoko sokuphephaA helmet too

Ithaya elifihlekileFlat tire

Ilayisensi yokushayelaDriver's license

Qaphela amaphoyisaWatch out for police

Buyisela imotoReturn the vehicle

Shayela ngokuphephaDrive safely

Faka uphethiloliFill up with gas

Diving & Islands

Ukutshuza kwasolwandleScuba diving

IkhoralCoral reef

IsiqhingiIsland

Isikebhe esisheshayoSpeedboat

Ijazi lokusindisaLife jacket

Imaski yokutshuzaDiving mask

Amagagasi anamandlaStrong waves

Ngiyakwazi ukubhukudaI can swim

Ukushona kwelanga okuhleBeautiful sunset

Uhambo lwesiqhingiIsland trip

Relationships

UkuqomisanaTo date / go out

OwakadeEx (partner)

OngashadileSingle

SikhumbulanaWe miss each other

UkuthukuthelaSulking (playfully upset)

UmonaJealous

IsithandaniCouple

Ukucela umshadoTo propose

Inhliziyo ephukileHeartbroken

Ukuthandana phakadeLove each other forever

Level 4

At Immigration

AbokufikaImmigration

IphasipotiPassport

I-visa yezokuvakashaTourist visa

Izinsuku ezingaki?How many days staying?

Ngize ngeholideHere on holiday

Ngihlala ehhotelaStaying at a hotel

Isitembu sokungenaEntry stamp

AmasikoCustoms

Akukho okumele kubikweNothing to declare

Wamukelekile eThailandWelcome to Thailand

Numbers 3 & Math

HlanganisaPlus / add

KhiphaMinus / subtract

PhindaphindaTimes / multiply

HlukanisaDivided by

KulinganaEquals

UhhafuOne half

IkotaA quarter

IphesentiPercent

Inombolo elinganaEven number

Inombolo engalinganiOdd number

Emergencies

Biza i-ambulensiCall an ambulance

Umlilo!Fire!

IngoziAccident

UlimeleInjured

UqulekaUnconscious

Ucingo oluphuthumayoEmergency call

Ngisizeni!Help!

Angikwazi ukuphefumulaCan't breathe

I-alheji yokudlaFood allergy

Hlala unganyakaziStay still

Level 5

Job Skills

Ukuxazulula izinkingaProblem-solving

Ukusebenza ngeqembuTeamwork

UbucikoCreativity

UbuholiLeadership

Ogcina isikhathiPunctual

OvumelanayoAdaptable

Oxhumana kahleGood communicator

IsipiliyoniExperience

Ofunda ngokusheshaFast learner

Onomthwalo wemfaneloResponsible

Meeting Etiquette

Ngiyabonga ngokuzaThanks for coming

Asiqale umhlanganoLet's begin the meeting

Ngingasho okuthile?May I say something?

Ngivumelana ngokugcweleI strongly agree

Ake ngicabangeLet me think it over

Ukufingqa amaphuzuTo summarize the points

Kukhona okungabazekayo?Any doubts?

I-aphoyintimenti elandelayoNext appointment

Ngiyabonga nonkeThank you everyone

Sizobonana emhlanganweniSee you at the meeting

Real Spoken Thai

Kulungile, ungakhathazekiIt's okay / No worries

Kuhle kakhulu!Awesome! / The best

Ngempela?Really?

O, sengiyaqonda manjeAh, I get it now

AngaziI don't know

Usizo!Help!

NgiyakukhumbulaI miss you

Usudlile?Have you eaten yet?

Kubiza kakhuluToo expensive

Ungangehlisela intengo?Can you give a discount?

Kuyababa kakhuluVery spicy

Kumnandi kakhulu!So delicious!

Feelings & Moods

NgijabulileHappy / glad

NgidabukileSad / sorry

NgikhatheleTired

NgilambileHungry

NgithukutheleAngry

NgiyesabaScared

NgibhorekileBored

NginentshisekoExcited

Angizizwa kahleNot feeling well

Ngizela ubuthongoSleepy

NgicindezelekileStressed

NgikhululekileRelieved / at ease

Quick Questions

Kuphi?Where?

Nini?When?

Ubani?Who?

Kungani?Why?

Kanjani?How?

Malini?How much?

Ngubani isikhathi?What time?

Yikuphi?Which one?

Unayo?Do you have it?

Kukude yini?Is it far?

Yini lena?What's this?

Likuphi ithoyilethi?Where's the bathroom?

Polite & Kind Words

Igama lenhlonipho (owesilisa)Polite particle (male speaker)

Igama lenhlonipho (owesifazane)Polite particle (female speaker)

UxoloSorry / excuse me

Ngicela…May I have…

Ngicela ungisizePlease help

NgiyacelaKindly / please

KulungileYou're welcome / gladly

Inhlanhla enhleGood luck

Qhubeka, ngicelaPlease, go ahead

Ngiyabonga kakhuluThank you very much

Ungabi namahloniNo need to be shy / it's fine

NgenjabuloMy pleasure

Handy Verbs

UkuhambaTo go

UkuzaTo come

UkudlaTo eat

UkuphuzaTo drink

UkulalaTo sleep

UkufunaTo want to

UkuthandaTo like

Ukuba nakhoTo have

UkwenzaTo do / make

UkubonaTo see

UkukhulumaTo speak

UkuthengaTo buy

Money & Paying

UkheshiCash

Ikhadi lesikweletuCredit card

Yimalini intengo?What's the price?

KuyabizaExpensive

KushibhileCheap

UkukhokhaTo pay

Ngicela ibhiliCheck, please

IbhiliThe bill

MahhalaFree

IsaphuleloDiscount / on sale

Ukudlulisa imali ebhangeBank transfer

UshintshiChange (money back)

Around Town

IbhangeBank

IsibhedlelaHospital

Indawo yokudlelaRestaurant

ImaketheMarket

Inxanxathela yezitoloShopping mall

Isiteshi sikaphethiloliGas station

Isiteshi samaphoyisaPolice station

IposiPost office

IsikoleSchool

IthempeliTemple

IbhishiBeach

Isikhumulo sezindizaAirport

Family

UmamaMother

UbabaFather

Umnewethu noma udade omdalaOlder sibling

UmnawamiYounger sibling

InganeChild (son/daughter)

Isoka noma intombiBoyfriend / girlfriend

UmyeniHusband

UnkosikaziWife

UmalumeUncle

U-anti (ubabekazi)Aunt

UgogoGrandmother

UmkhuluGrandfather

Directions

KwesokunxeleLeft

KwesokudlaRight

Qonda phambiliGo straight

UkujikaTurn

EduzeNear

KudeFar

LaphaHere

LaphayaThere

PhezuluAbove / upstairs

PhansiBelow / downstairs

NgaphakathiInside

NgaphandleOutside

Common Adjectives

OkukhuluBig

OkuncaneSmall

OkuhleGood

OkubiBad

KushisaHot

KuyabandaCold (weather)

OkushaNew

OkudalaOld (things)

OkubukekayoBeautiful

OkusheshayoFast

Okuhamba kancaneSlow

KululaEasy

At a Café

IkhofiCoffee

ItiyeTea

IqhwaIce

OkubandayoIced / cold

OkumtotiSweet

UbisiMilk

UshukelaSugar

IsinekhiSnack / dessert

IkhekheCake

Ijusi yezitheloFruit juice

IngilaziGlass / cup

IsihlaloSeat

Sports & Exercise

UkugijimaTo run

UkubhukudaTo swim

Ukuhamba ngezinyawoTo walk

UkudansaTo dance

Ibhola lezinyawoFootball / soccer

IjimuGym

IyogaYoga

IbhayisikiliBicycle

I-Muay Thai (isibhakela saseThailand)Muay Thai

UkuzivocavocaTo exercise

UkuncintisanaTo compete / race

UkuwinaTo win

Phone & Tech

IfoniPhone

I-inthanethiInternet

I-Wi-FiWi-Fi

I-appApp

UmlayezoMessage

I-imeyiliEmail

IsithombePhoto

IvidiyoVideo

UkushajaTo charge

IbhethriBattery

IphasiwediPassword

UkudawunilodaTo download

Nature & Animals

IsilwaneAnimal

InjaDog

IkatiCat

InyoniBird

InhlanziFish

IndlovuElephant

IsihlahlaTree

ImbaliFlower

UlwandleSea

IntabaMountain

UmfulaRiver

IhlathiForest

Jobs & Occupations

UdokotelaDoctor

UthishaTeacher

IphoyisaPolice

UmfundiStudent

IsisebenziEmployee / staff

UmnikaziOwner

UmthengisiMerchant / vendor

UmlimiFarmer

IsoshaSoldier

UnjiniyelaEngineer

UnesiNurse

UmshayeliDriver

Time Expressions

NamuhlaToday

KusasaTomorrow

IzoloYesterday

ManjeNow

KungekudalaIn a moment

EkuseniMorning

NtambamaAfternoon

EbusukuNight

Nsuku zonkeEvery day

Kwesinye isikhathiSometimes

NjaloAlways

SozeNever

Thoughts & Opinions

UkucabangaTo think

UkuzwaTo feel

UkukholwaTo believe

UkwethembaTo hope

UkudingaTo need / want

UkuzondaTo hate

OnentshisekeloInterested

UkuvumaTo agree

UkungavumiTo disagree

OqinisekileSure / certain

UkuzibuzaTo wonder / doubt

UkukhumbulaTo remember

Useful Phrases

WamukelekileWelcome

Ayikho inkingaNo problem

Ngizobuya khona manjeBe right back

Yima kancaneWait a moment

Zizwe usekhayaMake yourself comfortable

Inhlanhla enhleGood luck

QaphelaBe careful

Amaphupho amnandiSweet dreams

Ulullame masinyaneGet well soon

HalalaCongratulations

Ungakwenza!You can do it!

SizobonanaSee you later

Big Numbers

IkhuluHundred

InkulungwaneThousand

Izinkulungwane eziyishumiTen thousand

Izinkulungwane eziyikhuluHundred thousand

IsigidiMillion

UhhafuHalf

IpheyaPair

IdaziniDozen

IphesentiPercent

IsambaTotal / all

CisheApproximately

InaniAmount / number

More Verbs

UkuvulaTo open

UkuvalaTo close

UkuphaTo give

UkuthathaTo take / want

UkusebenzisaTo use

Ukufuna (ukucinga)To look for

UkuhlanganaTo meet / find

UkulindaTo wait

UkuqalaTo start

UkuqedaTo finish / end

UkubuzaTo ask

UkutshelaTo tell

Daily Routine

UkuvukaTo wake up

UkugezaTo shower / bathe

Ukuxubha amazinyoTo brush teeth

UkugqokaTo get dressed

Ukudla isidloTo eat a meal

UkusebenzaTo work

UkuphumulaTo rest

UkuyolalaTo go to bed

Ukugeza ubusoTo wash your face

Ukukama izinweleTo comb your hair

UkuphumaTo go out

UkugodukaTo go home

At the Airport

Uhambo lwendizaFlight

IthikithiTicket

IphasiphothiPassport

ImithwaloLuggage

I-check-inCheck-in

Isango lokugibelaBoarding gate

UkusukaDepartures

UkufikaArrivals

EphuzileDelayed

KukhanseliweCancelled

I-customsCustoms

Indawo yokulanda imithwaloBaggage claim

Describing People

OmudeTall

OmfushaneShort (height)

OkhulupheleChubby / fat

OzacileSlim / thin

OnamandlaStrong / healthy

OnomusaKind

OnamahloniShy

OhlekisayoFunny

OhlakaniphileSmart

OkhutheleyoHardworking

OvilaphayoLazy

OnobunganeFriendly

At the Hospital

IsibhedlelaHospital

UdokotelaDoctor

UnesiNurse

UmuthiMedicine

UbuhlunguAche / pain

ImfivaFever

UkukhwehlelaCough

KubuhlunguHurt / sore

Ngine-allergyAllergic

IgaziBlood

UmjovoInjection

UkululamaRecover / get well

In the Kitchen

IkhishiKitchen

IbhodwePot

IpaniFrying pan

UmmeseKnife

IpuletiPlate

UkuthosaTo fry

UkubilisaTo boil

Ukuthosa ngokusheshaTo stir-fry

UkusikaTo chop / slice

UkosaTo grill

I-ovenOven

IfrijiRefrigerator

At the Bank

IbhangeBank

I-akhawuntiAccount

UkheshiCash

Ukufaka imaliDeposit

Ukukhipha imaliWithdraw

Ukudlulisa imaliTransfer

Ikhadi le-ATMATM card

InzaloInterest

UkusayinaTo sign

InkokheloFee

Incwadi yasebhangeBankbook

Ukushintsha imaliExchange money

Cleaning & Housework

UkuhlanzaTo clean

UkushanelaTo sweep

Ukukhucula phansiTo mop / scrub

Ukuwasha izinguboTo wash clothes

Ukugeza izitshaTo wash dishes

UkupakishaTo tidy / put away

UdotiGarbage

UmshaneloBroom

InsiphoSoap

Indwangu yokusulaCleaning cloth

Uku-ayinaTo iron

OkuhlanzekileTidy / neat

At the Post Office

IposiPost office

IncwadiLetter

IphaselaParcel

IsitembuStamp

ImvilophuEnvelope

IkheliAddress

UkuthumelaTo send

UkwamukelaTo receive

IsisindoWeight

IbhokisiBox

Imali yeposiPostage

Ikhodi yeposiPostal code

Tools & Fixing

IthuluziTool

IsandoHammer

I-screwdriverScrewdriver

IsipikiliNail

IsikulufoScrew

IsipanelaWrench / spanner

UkulungisaTo fix / repair

OkuphukileBroken / damaged

ItheyiphuTape

IgluGlue

IsahaSaw

IdriliDrill

At the Beach

IbhishiBeach

IsihlabathiSand

IgagasiWave

Isivikeli-langaSunscreen

UkubhukudaTo swim

IgobolondoSeashell

IsambulelaUmbrella

Ilanga elinamandlaStrong sun

Ukudlala emanziniTo play in the water

IthawulaTowel

Inkala yegobolondoHermit crab

Ukugcwala nokubohla kolwandleTide

Camping & Outdoors

UkukhempaTo camp

ItendeTent

Umlilo wekhempuCampfire

Isikhwama somhlaneBackpack

IthoshiFlashlight

ImephuMap

IndlelaTrail / route

IhlathiForest

Isikhwama sokulalaSleeping bag

IkhampasiCompass

Ukukhwela intabaTo climb a mountain

ImveloNature

At the Pharmacy

IkhemisiPharmacy

Umuthi wezinhlunguPainkiller

Umuthi wemfivaFever reducer

IplastaPlaster / band-aid

IvithaminiVitamin

Umuthi wama-allergyAntihistamine

I-antibioticAntibiotic

Amaconsi amehloEye drops

IbhandejiBandage

Ngencwadi kadokotelaBy prescription

Ngaphambi kokudlaBefore meals

Ngemva kokudlaAfter meals

Festivals & Seasons

UmkhosiFestival

I-Songkran (umkhosi wamanzi)Songkran (water festival)

I-Loy Krathong (umkhosi wezibani)Loy Krathong

IholideHoliday

IsikoTradition

Isikhathi sokushisaHot season

Isikhathi semvulaRainy season

Isikhathi esipholileCool season

Umkhosi wethempeliTemple fair

UkugubhaTo celebrate

IziqhumaneFirecracker

ImbaliFlower

At the Salon

IsaluniSalon / barber

Ukugunda izinweleHaircut

Ukugeza izinweleWash hair

Ukudaya izinweleDye hair

Ukomisa ngomshiniBlow-dry

UkushefaShave

IsipikiliNail

Ukwenza izinziphoManicure

IntshebeMoustache / beard

Isitayela sezinweleHairstyle

Ukusetha izinweleTo style

IsibukoMirror

Baby & Parenting

UsanaBaby

InabukeniDiaper

Ibhodlela losanaBaby bottle

Ubisi lwempuphuFormula milk

UkukhalaTo cry

Ukuthulisa umntwana alaleTo lull to sleep

UkubelethaTo carry / hold

IpremuStroller

IthoyiziToy

Ukukhulisa inganeTo raise a child

UkondlaTo feed

Umbhede wosanaCrib / cradle

Fruits

IsitheloFruit

ImengoMango

UbhananaBanana

I-durianDurian

UpopoPapaya

UphayinaphuPineapple

UkhukhunathiCoconut

IkhabeWatermelon

I-mangosteenMangosteen

I-rambutanRambutan

I-longanLongan

I-lycheeLychee

Vegetables & Herbs

ImifinoVegetable

UgalikhiGarlic

UpelepeleChili

Utshani bolamulaLemongrass

Ibhasili laseThailandThai basil

UjinjaGinger

UshalotiShallot

UkotimiriCoriander

I-eggplantEggplant

Imila yobhontshisiBean sprouts

I-galangalGalangal

UlayimuLime

At the Temple

IthempeliTemple

UmonkiMonk

Isithombe sikaBuddhaBuddha image

I-wai (ukubingelela ngezandla)To pay respect (wai)

ImpephoIncense

IkhandlelaCandle

Ukwenza okuhleTo make merit

UkuthandazaTo pray / chant

InkoloReligion

UkukhothamaTo bow / prostrate

UkunikelaTo donate

OkunokuthulaPeaceful

Traffic & Driving

Isiminyaminya semotoTraffic jam

Irobhothi elibomvuRed light

Irobhothi eliluhlazaGreen light

Indawo yokuwelaCrosswalk

Indawo yokupakaParking

Ilayisense yokushayelaDriver's license

UphethiloliFuel

Ukudlula enye imotoTo overtake

IngoziAccident

Isiteshi sikaphethiloliGas station

Yehlisa ijubaneSlow down

Ibhande lokuphephaSeatbelt

Around the House

Indlu (ikhaya)House / home

IkameloRoom

UmbhedeBed

ItafulaTable

Isihlalo (esinomhlane)Chair

UsofaSofa

IfeniFan

UmcameloPillow

Ingubo yokulalaBlanket

IkhethiniCurtain

IfasitelaWindow

UmnyangoDoor

Clothing

IhembeShirt

IbhulukwePants

IsiketiSkirt

IlokweDress / outfit

IzicathuloShoes

AmasokisiSocks

IsigqokoHat

IbhandeBelt

IjeziSweater / jacket

Isambatho sokubhukudaSwimsuit

IzibukoGlasses

Iwashi lesandlaWatch

Taste & Texture

OkumtotiSweet

OkumuncuSour

OkunosawotiSalty

OkubabayoBitter

OkungenambithoBland

OkunopelepeleSpicy

OkukhrispiCrispy

OkuthambileSoft

OkunamathelayoChewy / sticky

OkunamafuthaOily / rich

Okunuka kamnandiFragrant

OkumnandiDelicious

The Sky & Weather

IfuCloud

UkudumaThunder

UmbaniLightning

IsiphephoStorm

UmoyaWind

Uthingo lwenkosazanaRainbow

InkunguFog / mist

IsikhukhulaFlood

Isimo sezuluWeather / air

IsibhakabhakaSky

IlangaSun

InyangaMoon

Bugs & Small Creatures

IsinambuzaneInsect

UmiyaneMosquito

IntuthwaneAnt

IsicabucabuSpider

UvemvaneButterfly

InyosiBee

ImpukaneFly

IntuloHouse gecko

InyokaSnake

IxoxoFrog

IgundaneMouse / rat

Intulo enkulu (i-tokay)Tokay gecko

At the Gym

IjimuGym

UkuzivocavocaTo exercise

UmsiphaMuscle

Ukuphakamisa izinsimbiLift weights

UkugijimaTo run

UmjulukoSweat

Ukwelula umzimbaTo stretch

IthredmiliTreadmill

NgikhatheleTired

Oqinile emzimbeniFit

UkuphefumulaTo breathe

UkuphumulaTo rest

At the Market

ImaketheMarket

UmdayisiVendor

IntengoPrice

Isaphulelo (sentengo)Discount

KuyabizaExpensive

KushibhileCheap

IkhiloKilo

Ukukala isisindoTo weigh

OkufreshiFresh

IsikhwamaBag

Ukwehlisa intengoTo bargain

Malini?How much?

Days of the Week

UMsombulukoMonday

ULwesibiliTuesday

ULwesithathuWednesday

ULwesineThursday

ULwesihlanuFriday

UMgqibeloSaturday

ISontoSunday

NamuhlaToday

IzoloYesterday

KusasaTomorrow

IvikiWeek

Usuku lwekhefuDay off

Countries & Nationalities

IzweCountry

UbuzweNationality

Owakwelinye izweForeigner

IMelikaAmerica

INgilandiEngland

IShayinaChina

IJapaneJapan

IKoreaKorea

IFulansiFrance

IJalimaneGermany

INdiyaIndia

UlimiLanguage

Verbs of Motion

UkugxumaTo jump

UkukhwelaTo climb

UkukhasaTo crawl

UkuwelaTo cross

UkukhahlelaTo kick

UkududulaTo push

UkudonsaTo pull

UkuphonsaTo throw

UkujikelezaTo spin

UkunyathelaTo step

UkukhuphukaTo go up

UkwehlaTo go down

Shapes

UmumoShape

IndingiliziCircle

IsikweleSquare

UnxantathuTriangle

Indilinga eyelulekileOval

InkanyeziStar

InhliziyoHeart

UmugqaLine

IchashaziDot

OqondileStraight

OgobileCurved

OkuyisicabaFlat

Birds

InkukhuChicken

IdadaDuck

UjolwaneSparrow

IsikhovaOwl

UpholiParrot

UkhoziEagle

IhansiGoose

IpikokoPeacock

IjubaPigeon

UphapheFeather

IphikoWing

IsidlekeNest

Vehicles

ImotoCar

IbhasiBus

IsitimelaTrain

IndizaAirplane

ItekisiTaxi

I-tuk-tukTuk-tuk

IbhayisikiliBicycle

Ibhaki (bakkie)Pickup truck

Isikebhe esisheshayoExpress boat

IsiteshiStation

IthikithiTicket

UkushayelaTo drive

Materials

ImethiriyaliMaterial

UkhuniWood

InsimbiMetal

IpulasitikiPlastic

IndwanguCloth

IgolideGold

ItsheStone

IthusiCopper

InjolobaRubber

IsikhumbaLeather

IsihlabathiSand

UbumbaClay

Sea Life

I-squidSquid

InkalaCrab

UmdambiShrimp

IgobolondoSeashell

IkhoraliCoral

IhlengethwaDolphin

IjelifishiJellyfish

Ufudu lwaselwandleTurtle

Inkanyezi yolwandleStarfish

UshakaShark

IgagasiWave

Ibhishi elinesihlabathiSandy beach

In the Garden

IngadiGarden

IsihlahlaTree

ImbaliFlower

IqabungaLeaf

ImpandeRoot

ImbewuSeed

UtshaniGrass

InhlabathiSoil

UkutshalaTo plant

UkuniselaTo water

IgatshaBranch

UthangoFence

Weather & Seasons

Isimo sezulu (umoya)Weather

ImvulaRain

Ukukhanya kwelangaSunshine

IfuCloud

UmoyaWind

IsiphephoStorm

UkudumaThunder

UmbaniLightning

Inkungu (encane)Fog

Uthingo lwenkosazanaRainbow

KushisaHot

AmakhazaCold

OkunomswakamaHumid

Isikhathi semvulaRainy season

Isikhathi sokushisaHot season

Isikhathi esipholileCool season

Health & Body

ImpiloHealth

Ubuhlungu bekhandaHeadache

Ukuba nemfivaTo have a fever

Ukukhwehlela (njalo)To cough

Umphimbo obuhlunguSore throat

Isisu esibuhlunguStomachache

UmuthiMedicine

UdokotelaDoctor

IsibhedlelaHospital

UnesiNurse

IgaziBlood

UkuphefumulaTo breathe

UkuphumulaTo rest

OnamandlaStrong / healthy

OlimeleInjured

Ukululama (ukusinda)To recover

Cooking & Recipes

UkuphekaTo cook

IresiphiRecipe

UkuqobaTo chop

UkuthosaTo fry

UkubilisaTo boil

Ukuthosa ngokusheshaTo stir-fry

Ukupheka ngomusiTo steam

UkosaTo grill

UkuhlanganisaTo mix

UkuthelaTo pour

IbhodwePot

IwokiWok / pan

IsitofuStove

IzinongoSeasoning

OkuphekiweCooked

OkungaphekiweRaw

Personality & Character

OnomusaKind

OthembekileHonest

Osebenza kanzimaHard-working

OvilaphayoLazy

OnekhonoClever

OhlekisayoFunny

OnesibindiBrave

OnamahloniShy

OphanayoGenerous

OnenhloniphoPolite

Ozicabangela yenaSelfish

OzothileCalm

OjabulayoCheerful

Oqinile (onzima)Strict

OnesinekePatient

OzethembayoConfident

At the Office

IhhovisiOffice

IdeskiDesk

UmphathiBoss

Osebenza nayeColleague

UmhlanganoMeeting

I-imeyiliEmail

UmbikoReport

UmnqamulajuquDeadline

IdokhumentiDocument

IphrojekthiProject

UmholoSalary

Ukuthatha ikhefuTo take leave

Ikhefu laseminiLunch break

IndunaChief

UmqashwaEmployee

Indawo yomsebenziWorkplace

Talking & Communication

UkukhulumaTo speak

UkutshelaTo tell

UkubuzaTo ask

UkuphendulaTo answer

UkuchazaTo explain

Ukushaya ucingoTo call

Ukuthumela umlayezoTo text

Ukuphendula umlayezoTo reply

UkwethembisaTo promise

UkulandisaTo narrate

UkulalelaTo listen

UkuthulaTo be quiet

UkumemezaTo shout

UkuhlebaTo whisper

UkuhumushaTo translate

UkuvumaTo agree

Months & Calendar

Inyanga (yonyaka)Month

UJanuwariJanuary

UFebruwariFebruary

UMashiMarch

U-EphreliApril

UMeyiMay

UJuniJune

UJulayiJuly

U-AgastiAugust

USepthembaSeptember

U-OkthobaOctober

UNovembaNovember

UDisembaDecember

IkhalendaCalendar

ImpelasontoWeekend

IholideHoliday

Bathroom & Toiletries

InsiphoSoap

UshampuShampoo

IsixubhoToothbrush

Umuthi wamazinyoToothpaste

IthawulaTowel

IsibukoMirror

IkamaComb

Iphepha langaseseToilet paper

UsinkiSink

IshawaShower

InsingoRazor

AmakhaPerfume

IlosheniLotion

Insipho yobusoFace wash

UkugqokaTo get dressed

Ukugeza umzimbaTo shower

Numbers & Amounts

OkokuqalaFirst

OkwesibiliSecond

OkwesithathuThird

UhhafuHalf

IkotaQuarter

Okuphindwe kabiliDouble

IdaziniDozen

IpheyaPair

Isamba sonkeTotal

EzinyeSome

OkungaphezuluMore than

OkungaphansiLess than

OkulinganayoEqual

UkwandisaTo increase

UkunciphisaTo reduce

UkubalaTo count

Places & Buildings

IbhangeBank

IsikoleSchool

ImaketheMarket

IthempeliTemple

Isiteshi samaphoyisaPolice station

Isiteshi sikaphethiloliGas station

Isikhumulo sezindizaAirport

IhhotelaHotel

IpakiPark

IbhulohoBridge

ImboniFactory

IsiteshiStation

ImnyuziyamuMuseum

ImoliMall

IkhefiCafé

IposiPost office

Everyday Actions

UkuvulaTo open

UkuvalaTo close

UkududulaTo push

UkudonsaTo pull

UkuphonsaTo throw

UkubambaTo catch

UkuphulaTo break

Ukulungisa (ukukhanda)To fix

UkwakhaTo build

UkunqumaTo cut

UkuthwalaTo carry

UkuphakamisaTo lift

UkuwisaTo drop

UkugoqaTo fold

UkubophaTo tie

UkucindezelaTo press

Drinks & Beverages

IsiphuzoDrink

IkhofiCoffee

ItiyeTea

Itiye eliqandayo laseThailandThai iced tea

Ijusi yezitheloFruit juice

Ijusi yewolintshiOrange juice

UbhiyaBeer

IwayiniWine

UgologoLiquor

I-cold drinkSoft drink

UbisiMilk

IqhwaIce

Amanzi kakhukhunathiCoconut water

IsmuthiSmoothie

Amanzi njePlain water

Okungatoti kakhuluLess sweet

Technology & Internet

I-inthanethiInternet

I-Wi-FiWi-Fi

IphasiwediPassword

I-appApp

UkudawunilodaTo download

IbhethriBattery

IshajaCharger

IsikriniScreen

UkuchofozaTo click

Ku-inthanethiOnline

I-akhawuntiAccount

UmlayezoMessage

IwebhusayithiWebsite

UkulayishaTo upload

UkwabelanaTo share

IkhameraCamera

School & Studying

Igumbi lokufundelaClassroom

UmfundiStudent

UthishaTeacher

IbhukuBook

IpeniPen

IpenselaPencil

Incwadi yokubhalaNotebook

Umsebenzi wasekhayaHomework

IsivivinyoExam

UkutadishaTo study

UkufundaTo read

UkubhalaTo write

UmbuzoQuestion

ImpenduloAnswer

IsifundoLesson

IsichazamazwiDictionary

Thai Dishes

I-Pad ThaiPad Thai

Isobho se-tom yum nomdambiTom yum shrimp soup

Isaladi kapopo (som tam)Papaya salad

Irayisi elithosiweFried rice

Ukhari oluhlazaGreen curry

Irayisi lenkukhu (khao man gai)Chicken rice

Ukuthosa ngebhasili (pad krapao)Basil stir-fry

Ukhari we-massamanMassaman curry

Irayisi elinamathelayo nemengoMango sticky rice

Isobho lenudelaNoodle soup

I-omelethi yaseThailandThai omelet

Isosathi yengulube (mu ping)Grilled pork skewer

I-sataySatay

I-spring rollSpring roll

Iphalishi lerayisiRice porridge

Inudela ne-soy sauceSoy sauce noodles

Movies & Entertainment

IfilimuMovie

Ibhayisikobho (isinema)Cinema

Idrama yakuTVTV drama

UchungechungeSeries

IkhathuniCartoon

Ifilimu ehlekisayoComedy film

Ifilimu ethusayoHorror movie

UmlingisiActor

UmculiSinger

IkhonsathiConcert

Ithikithi lefilimuMovie ticket

IzindabaNews

Uhlelo lukaTVTV show

IsikhangisoAdvertisement

Ingoma edumileHit song

UsaziwayoCelebrity

Documents & Paperwork

IphasiphothiPassport

I-visaVisa

UmazisiID card

Ilayisense yokushayelaDriver's license

Isivumelwano sokuqashaLease contract

IsigneshaSignature

IkhophiCopy (document)

IfomuForm

UmshuwalenseInsurance

IntelaTax

IrisidiReceipt

Isitembu esisemthethweniOfficial stamp

Usuku lokuphelelwaExpiry date

UkuvuselelaTo renew

UkugcwalisaTo fill in

Ukuhambisa amadokhumentiTo submit documents

Herbs & Flavors

Upelepele omnyamaBlack pepper

I-turmericTurmeric

ImintiMint

UsinamoniCinnamon

U-sesameSesame

Amaqabunga kalayimu we-kaffirKaffir lime leaves

Amaqabunga ebhasili elingcweleHoly basil leaves

I-soy sauce elulaLight soy sauce

Ushukela wesunduPalm sugar

UvinigaVinegar

Usosi wama-oysterOyster sauce

Upelepele ogayiweChili flakes

UkhuminiCumin

UklovuClove

Inhlama ye-tamarindTamarind paste

U-anyanisi oluhlazaSpring onion

Gestures & Body Language

UkumamathekaTo smile

UkuhlekaTo laugh

UkuxhawulanaTo shake hands

Ukuphephezelisa isandlaTo wave

Ukunqekuzisa ikhandaTo nod

Ukunikina ikhandaTo shake your head

UkukhombaTo point

Ukushaya ihlombeTo clap

UkuzamulaTo yawn

UkuthimulaTo sneeze

Ukunyakazisa amahlombeTo shrug

Ukubhekana ngamehloTo make eye contact

Ukugobisa ikhandaTo bow your head

UkuqwayizaTo wink

UkucwayizaTo blink

Ukumamatheka kakhuluTo beam with a smile

Home Appliances

Umshini wokuwashaWashing machine

ImayikhrowevuMicrowave

I-ayiniIron (clothes)

Umshini wokupheka irayisiRice cooker

IvekhyumuVacuum cleaner

IgedlelaKettle

IfrizaFreezer

Umshini wokomisa izinweleHair dryer

IpulakiPlug

IswishiSwitch

IlambuLight bulb

IrimothiRemote control

Isifudumezi samanziWater heater

IthostaToaster

IsipikhaSpeaker

Isihlanzi somoyaAir purifier

Thai Desserts

Amapenikeki kakhukhunathi (khanom krok)Coconut pancakes (khanom krok)

Amabhola erayisi obisini lukakhukhunathi (bua loy)Rice balls in coconut milk (bua loy)

Inudela ye-pandan obisini lukakhukhunathiPandan noodles in coconut milk

Imicu yamaqanda egolide (foi thong)Golden egg threads

Uswidi weqanda eligolideGolden egg-yolk sweet

Ukhastadi waseThailandThai custard

Ikhekhe lejeli elinezingqimbaLayered jelly cake

Amarubhi abomvuRed rubies dessert

Ubhanana obisini lukakhukhunathiBanana in coconut milk

Ikhrephu ekhrispi yaseThailandCrispy Thai crepe

Inhlanganisela yoswidi waseThailand (ruam mit)Mixed Thai dessert (ruam mit)

IsiraphuSyrup

Sewing & Clothes Care

InalitiNeedle

IntamboThread

IsikeloScissors

InkinobhoButton

UziphuZipper

Umshini wokuthungaSewing machine

UkuthungaTo sew

UkufekethisaTo embroider

UkunithaTo knit

IsipeletiSafety pin

IribhoniRibbon

Ukugoqa izinguboTo fold clothes

Insects & Small Creatures

IphelaCockroach

IntetheGrasshopper

UzekamanziDragonfly

InyendleCricket

IsibunguWorm

UmsunduEarthworm

UmuhlwaTermite

UmkhazaTick

UmnyovuWasp

I-ladybirdLadybug

UmnenkeSnail

UkhanyikhanyiFirefly

Money & Payments

Ngicela ibhili (yokudla)The bill, please

Niyawamukela amakhadi?Do you take cards?

UkheshiCash

Ukheshi kuphelaCash only

Inkokhelo eyengeziweFee / surcharge

I-ATMATM

Ukukhipha imali (ebhange)To withdraw money

IrisidiReceipt

UshintshiChange (money back)

Izinhlamvu zemaliCoins

Pharmacy & Health

Angizizwa kahle namuhlaI don't feel well

Ubuhlungu bekhandaHeadache

Isisu sami sibuhlunguStomach ache

IkhemisiPharmacy

Umuthi wezinhlunguPainkiller

Ngine-allergyAllergic

Ukuba nemfivaTo have a fever

UkukhwehlelaCough

InzululwaneDizzy

IplastaPlaster / band-aid

On the Road

IhelmethiHelmet

Uphethiloli (wemoto)Fuel / petrol

Isiteshi sikaphethiloliGas station

Ukufaka imaliDeposit

IbhulekiBrake

IphantshaFlat tire

Ilayisense yokushayela (ikhadi)Driving license

Ithangi eligcweleFull tank

Indlela emfushaneShortcut

UkupakaTo park

Small Talk & Questions

Kungokokuqala ngilaphaFirst time here

Isikhathi esingakanani?How long?

Usushadile?Are you married yet?

Uneminyaka emingaki?How old are you?

Ulapha wedwa?Are you here alone?

Wenza msebenzi muni?What do you do?

Kuyajabulisa?Is it fun?

Ukukhumbula ikhayaHomesick

Ngikufisela inhlanhlaGood luck to you

Sizophinde sibonaneSee you again

Restaurant Work

Bangaki abantu?How many people?

Ungathanda ini?What would you like?

Yima kancane, ngicelaOne moment, please

Yebo, kungenzekaYes, can do

KuphelileSold out

Ukususa izitsha etafuleniTo clear the table

Ukugeza izitshaTo wash dishes

Kumnandi yini?Is it tasty?

I-odaOrder (food order)

UmholoSalary

Visa & Border

I-visaVisa

Ukwelula i-visaTo extend a visa

Umnyango wezokufikaImmigration

Indawo yokuhlola emngceleniBorder checkpoint

Imvume yokusebenzaWork permit

Umbiko wezinsuku ezingu-9090-day report

Ukungena ezweniArrival / inbound

Ukuphuma ezweniDeparture / outbound

Ukuhlala ngaphezu kwesikhathiOverstay / past the deadline

InhlawuloFine (penalty)

Level 1

Pets

Isilwane esifuywayoPet

InjaDog

IkatiCat

Ukudla kwesilwanePet food

Udokotela wezilwaneVet

Ukuhambisa injaTo walk the dog

Ibhande lentamoCollar

IkhejiCage

UkugomaTo vaccinate

OthandekayoAffectionate

Massage & Spa

UkuhlikihlaMassage

Ukuhlikihlwa kwezinyawoFoot massage

Kuqine kakhuluToo hard

KancaneGently / softly

Khona laphaRight here

UkuphumulaTo relax

Amafutha anephungaScented oil

Kushisa kakhuluToo hot

Ihora elilodwaOne hour

Kunethezeka kakhuluVery comfortable

Level 2

Laundry

Ukuwasha izinguboTo do laundry

Indawo yokuwashaLaundry shop

Umshini wokuwashaWashing machine

Insipho yokuwashaDetergent

Ukuneka izinguboTo hang clothes to dry

Uku-ayinaTo iron

IbalaStain

Izingubo ezomileDry clothes

Isithambisi sezinguboFabric softener

Kuzolunga kusasa?Ready by tomorrow?

Food Delivery

Uku-oda ukudlaTo order food

UkulethwaDelivery

Umlethi wokudlaDelivery rider

Imali yokulethaDelivery fee

SekufikileIt has arrived

Ukudla kubandileThe food is cold

Ukulandelela i-odaTo track the order

Okubabayo kancaneMild spicy

Ngaphandle kwemifinoNo vegetables

Isibuyekezo sezinkanyezi ezinhlanuFive-star review

Level 3

At the Dentist

Udokotela wamazinyoDentist

Ubuhlungu bezinyoToothache

Ukubola kwezinyoCavity

Ukuvala izinyoFilling

Ukukhipha izinyoTo pull a tooth

Ukuhlanzwa kwamazinyoTeeth cleaning

Umuthi wokundikindisaAnesthetic

Ukuhlanza umlomoTo rinse the mouth

Intambo yamazinyoDental floss

Ukuqokwa okulandelayoNext appointment

Weddings & Celebrations

UmshadoWedding

UmkhwenyanaGroom

UmakotiBride

IsimemoInvitation

HalalaCongratulations

IsiphoGift

Usuku lokugubhaAnniversary

Ukuqhuzula izingilaziCheers! / To toast

IsivakashiGuest

InkumbuloMemory

Level 4

Space & Stars

UmkhathiSpace

InkanyeziStar

InyangaThe Moon

IlangaThe Sun

UmhlabaEarth

IplanethiPlanet

IrokhethiRocket

UsomkhathiAstronaut

UmthalaGalaxy

Inkanyezi ewayoShooting star

News & Headlines

IzindabaNews

Isihloko sezindabaHeadline

IntatheliJournalist

Izindaba eziphuthumayoBreaking news

Izindaba ezingamangaFake news

UmthomboSource

InhlolokhonoInterview

Umbiko oqondileLive report

IqinisoThe truth

OkuthembekileReliable

Level 5

Marketing & Ads

UkumakethaMarketing

IsikhangisoAdvertisement

UphawuBrand

Ababukeli okuhlosiweTarget audience

UmkhankasoCampaign

UkuthengisaSales

Ikhasimende elishaNew customer

UkusabalalaTo go viral

IsaphuleloDiscount

Umlomo nomlomoWord of mouth

Remote Work

Umsebenzi wekudeRemote work

Umhlangano we-inthanethiOnline meeting

UkuthulisaTo mute

Uxhumano olubiBad connection

Indawo yesikhathiTime zone

UmnqamulajuquDeadline

Ukuthumela ifayelaTo send a file

Ukuthatha ikhefuTo take a break

Umsebenzi wenziweThe work is done

Ukulinganisela impiloWork-life balance

Level 1

Birthdays

Usuku lwami lokuzalwaMy birthday

IkhekheCake

IkhandlelaCandle

IbhaluniBalloon

Ukufisa isifisoTo make a wish

Ukuvuthela amakhandlelaTo blow out the candles

Uneminyaka emingaki?How old are you?

Usuku oluhle lokuzalwaHappy birthday

IphathiParty

Isipho sosuku lokuzalwaBirthday present

In the Park

IpakiPark

UkuhambahambaTo go for a walk

IbhentshiBench

Inkundla yokudlalaPlayground

IphikinikiPicnic

Isihlahla esikhuluBig tree

UmthunziShade

UkujogaTo go jogging

Ukondla izinyoniTo feed the birds

Isimo sezulu esihleNice weather

Level 2

At the Swimming Pool

Ichibha lokubhukudaSwimming pool

UkubhukudaTo swim

Ingubo yokubhukudaSwimsuit

Izibuko zokubhukudaGoggles

Amanzi angajulileShallow water

Amanzi ajulileDeep water

Indandatho yokuntantaSwim ring

Uthisha wokubhukudaSwimming teacher

IthawulaTowel

Qaphela, kuyashelelaCareful, slippery

On the Train

IsitimelaTrain

Isiteshi sesitimelaTrain station

IplatifomuPlatform

Ithikithi lesitimelaTrain ticket

Isihlalo esisefasiteleniWindow seat

Inqola yokulalaSleeper car

Isiphi isitimela?Which train?

Sihamba ngasikhathi sini?What time does it leave?

Sifika ngasikhathi sini?What time does it arrive?

Ukuphuthelwa yisitimelaTo miss the train

Level 3

Renting a Car

Ukuqasha imotoTo rent a car

Ilayisense yokushayelaDriving license

IdiphozithiDeposit

Umshwalense wemotoCar insurance

Ithange eligcweleFull tank

Ukubuyisela imotoTo return the car

UmklwebhoScratch

Indawo yokupakaParking

Umgwaqo omkhuluHighway

Imoto ifileThe car broke down

Neighbors & Community

UmakhelwaneNeighbor

Ukuboleka intoTo borrow something

UmsindoLoud noise

UkusizanaTo help each other

Ukugada indluTo watch the house

UkubingelelanaTo greet each other

Umcimbi womphakathiCommunity event

Uxolo ngenkathazoSorry for the trouble

Kuyajabulisa ukukwaziNice to meet you

Indlu engakwamakhelwaneThe house next door

Level 4

Insurance

UmshwalenseInsurance

IpholisiPolicy

Imali yomshwalensePremium

Ukufaka isiceloTo claim

Umshwalense wezempiloHealth insurance

Umshwalense wohamboTravel insurance

UkuvikelwaCoverage

Amadokhumenti esiceloClaim documents

Iphelelwe yisikhathiExpired

UkuvuselelaTo renew

History & Museums

ImnyuziyamuMuseum

UmlandoHistory

KwasenduloAncient

UmbukisoExhibition

Akuvunyelwe ukuthatha izithombeNo photos

Imali yokungenaEntrance fee

UmhlahlandlelaTour guide

EnduloIn the old days

InkosiKing

Amagugu omhlabaWorld heritage

Level 5

Freelance & Invoices

Umsebenzi ozimeleFreelancer

I-invoyisiInvoice

Ikhasimende elivamileRegular client

Inani ngehoraHourly rate

Ukuletha umsebenziTo deliver the work

UkubuyekezwaRevision

Ukukhokha ngesikhathiTo pay on time

IphothifoliyoPortfolio

Umsebenzi ophuthumayoRush job

IntelaTax

Contracts & Signing

InkontilekaContract

UkusayinaTo sign

ImibandelaTerms

Funda ngokucophelelaRead it carefully

UkuvumaTo agree

Ukukhansela inkontilekaTo cancel the contract

Olunye uhlangothiThe other party

IsigineshaSignature

IkhophiCopy

KuyasebenzaIn effect

Level 1

At the Zoo

IzuZoo

IbhubesiLion

IndlovuElephant

InkawuMonkey

IndlulamithiGiraffe

Ukondla izilwaneTo feed the animals

UngazondliDo not feed

Kuhle kakhuluSo cute

EnkuluBig one

EncaneSmall one

Toys & Games

IthoyiziToy

UnodoliDoll

IbholaBall

AmabhlokisiBuilding blocks

Umdlalo webhodiBoard game

IphaziliPuzzle

Ukudlala ndawonyeTo play together

Ithuba likabani?Whose turn?

NgiwinileI won

Omunye umzuliswanoOne more round

Level 2

At the Bakery

Indawo yezinkwaBakery

IsinkwaBread

Ebhakwe manjeFreshly baked

IkhrosantiCroissant

Ucezu lwekhekheSlice of cake

Kunuka kamnandiSmells so good

Lena, ngiyacelaThis one, please

Efake ebhokisiniA box, please

Okungenashukela kakhuluLess sweet

Eyodwa yamahhalaOne free extra

Bicycles

IbhayisikiliBicycle

Ukugibela ibhayisikiliTo ride a bike

Isigqoko sokuvikelaHelmet

Umzila wamabhayisikiliBike lane

Ithayi eliflethiFlat tire

Ukufaka umoyaTo pump air

Iketango likhumukileThe chain came off

Ukupaka ibhayisikiliTo park the bike

InsimbiBell

Qaphela izimotoWatch out for cars

Level 3

At the Barber

Endaweni yokugundaBarbershop

UkugundaHaircut

Kufushane kunalokhuShorter than this

Ukulungisa njeJust a trim

UkushefaTo shave

IntshebeBeard

Ukugeza izinweleTo wash the hair

Isitayela esifanayoSame style as before

Ukomisa izinweleTo blow-dry

Kubukeka kuhleLooks great

Lost & Found

Into elahlekileLost item

Ngilahlekelwe yisikhwamaI lost my bag

Ngilahlekelwe yifoniI lost my phone

Ihhovisi lezinto ezilahlekileLost and found desk

Uyibone kuphi okokugcina?Where did you last see it?

Umbala muni?What color is it?

Bekukhona ini phakathi?What was inside?

NgiyitholileFound it

Ngiyabonga kakhulu impelaThank you so much

Umklomelo womtholiReward for the finder

Level 4

Recycling & Waste

UkugayakabushaTo recycle

Ukuhlukanisa udotiTo sort the trash

Ibhodlela lepulasitikiPlastic bottle

Umgqomo kadotiTrash bin

Isikhwama sendwanguCloth bag

Ukunciphisa udotiTo reduce waste

Ukusebenzisa kabushaTo reuse

OkubolayoBiodegradable

Ngaphandle kwestrogoNo straw, please

Umhlaba ohlanzekileA clean planet

Job Applications & CV

Ukufaka isicelo somsebenziTo apply for a job

I-CVCV / Resume

Incwadi yesiceloCover letter

Ulwazi lomsebenziWork experience

IzinkombaReferences

IsikhundlaPosition

Umholo olindelekileExpected salary

Ungaqala nini?When can you start?

Ngiwutholile umsebenziI got the job

Inhlolokhono yesibiliSecond interview

Level 5

Investing & Saving

Imali elondoloziweSavings

Ukutshala imaliTo invest

UbungoziRisk

InzuzoProfit

UkulahlekelwaLoss

InzaloInterest

AmasheyaStocks

Imali yesimo esiphuthumayoEmergency fund

Ukonga nyanga zonkeTo save every month

Inkululeko yezimaliFinancial freedom

Data & Privacy

IphasiwediPassword

UbumfihloPrivacy

Imininingwane yomuntuPersonal data

Ukwenza ikhophi yokulondolozaTo back up

Ukuqinisekisa okubiliTwo-factor authentication

UkugqekezwaTo get hacked

Isixhumanisi esingamangaFake link

Ungachofozi isixhumanisiDon't click the link

UkuphumaTo log out

Kungcono ukuqaphaBetter safe than sorry

Level 1

On the Farm

IpulaziFarm

InkomoCow

ImvuSheep

ImbuziGoat

Insimu yelayisiRice field

Utshani obomileHay

UgandagandaTractor

InqolobaneBarn

UkusengaTo milk

Ukuqoqa amaqandaTo collect eggs

Baby Animals

Ikati elincaneKitten

UmdlwanePuppy

ItshweleChick

Idada elincaneDuckling

Ingulube encanePiglet

Indlovu encaneBaby elephant

Ingwe encaneTiger cub

Unogwaja omncaneBaby rabbit

UshobishobiTadpole

Kuhle ngempelaHow adorable

Level 2

At the Library

Umtapo wezincwadiLibrary

UkubolekaTo borrow

Ukubuyisela incwadiTo return the book

Ikhadi lobulunguMembership card

Ishalofu lezincwadiBookshelf

InoveliNovel

Izincwadi zezinganeChildren's books

Isikhombi sekhasiBookmark

UmbhaliAuthor

Sekudlulile isikhathiOverdue

Allergies & Diets

Unokungezwani nokuthile?Are you allergic to anything?

Ukungezwani namantongomaneAllergic to nuts

Ukungezwani nomdambiAllergic to shrimp

Ukungezwani nobisiAllergic to milk

I-veganVegan

I-halalHalal

I-glutenGluten

Ngaphandle kwe-MSGNo MSG

Kunamantongomane?Does it have nuts?

Ngingazibona izithako?Can I see the ingredients?

Level 3

Fishing

AsiyodobaLet's go fishing

UdoboFishing rod

Isilokazane sokudobaBait

Inetha lokudobaFishing net

UmdobiFisherman

Isikebhe sokudobaFishing boat

IchibiLake

Inhlanzi iyalumaThe fish is biting

Ngibambe inhlanziCaught a fish

Ukudedela inhlanziTo release the fish

Moving House

UkupakishaTo pack

Ukukhipha impahlaTo unpack

Ibhokisi lekhadibhodiCardboard box

Ithephu yokunamathiselaPacking tape

Iloli lokuthuthaMoving truck

Ukulayisha iloliTo load the truck

Ngisize ngiphakamiseHelp me lift this

Okuphuka kalulaFragile

Ikhaya elishaNew home

Umcimbi wekhaya elishaHousewarming

Level 4

Volunteering & Charity

IvolontiyaVolunteer

Umsebenzi wesiheCharity

Isikhwama sosizoFoundation

Ukunikela ngegaziTo give blood

Izingubo zesandla sesibiliSecondhand clothes

Ukuhlanza ibhishiBeach cleanup

UkusizaTo help out

Ngijabulela ukusizaHappy to help

UmusaKindness

Ukubuyisela emphakathiniTo give back

Elections & Voting

UkhethoElection

UkuvotaTo vote

Umuntu omele ukhethoCandidate

UhulumeniGovernment

UndunankuluPrime minister

Intando yeningiDemocracy

IningiMajority

AbantuThe people

Isikhungo sokuvotaPolling station

Imiphumela yokhethoElection results

Level 5

Taxes

Ukufaka intelaTo file taxes

Intela yemali engenayoIncome tax

Imbuyiselo yentelaTax refund

Ukufuna imbuyiseloTo claim a refund

Ukudonswa kwentelaDeduction

I-invoyisi yentelaTax invoice

Inombolo yentelaTax ID

Umcwaningi mabhukuAccountant

Ukufaka nge-inthanethiTo file online

Gcina amadokhumenti akhoKeep your documents

Science & Research

IsayensiScience

UkuhlolaExperiment

UsosayensiScientist

UcwaningoResearch

IthiyoriTheory

Umbono wokuqagelaHypothesis

UbufakaziEvidence

UkufakazelaTo prove

UkutholaTo discover

IlabhorethriLaboratory

Level 1

At the Playground

Umshini wokushwibaSwing

Ijozi lokulinganisaSeesaw

Umgodi wesihlabathiSandpit

IndingilizaMerry-go-round

Ukugxuma intamboJump rope

UkugibelaTo climb around

Qaphela ungawiCareful, don't fall

Bamba isandla samiHold my hand

Imizuzu emihlanu njeFive more minutes

Kumnandi kakhuluSo much fun

At the Ice Cream Shop

Isitolo se-ayisikhilimuIce cream shop

IkhoniCone

Amagabade amabiliTwo scoops

Enkomishini ngiyacelaIn a cup, please

Ukunambitheka kwevanilaVanilla flavor

Ukunambitheka kukamangoMango flavor

Yikuphi ukunambitheka okuhle?Which flavor is good?

Ngingakuzwa?Can I taste it?

IyancibilikaIt's melting

KuyaqabulaSo refreshing

Level 2

Taking Photos

Ngithathele isithombeTake a photo for me

I-selfieSelfie

Mamatheka!Smile!

Kuthathu, kubili, kunyeThree, two, one

IlufifiyeneBlurry

Thatha futhiRetake

Ukukhanya okuhleGood light

OkumileVertical

OkuleleHorizontal

Isithombe seqembuGroup photo

Karaoke Night

ImakrofoniMicrophone

Ukubeka iculoTo queue a song

Iculo engilithandayoFavorite song

Ukucula ngokungahambisaniTo sing off-key

Izwi elihle kakhuluGreat voice

Ithuba lakho lokuculaYour turn to sing

Ukucula ngababiliDuet

Ukwesaba isitejiStage fright

Iculo elinensaSlow song

Iculo elisheshayoUpbeat song

Level 3

Hiking & Trails

IsiqongoSummit

Indawo yokubukaViewpoint

Izicathulo zokuqwalaHiking boots

Imephu yendlelaTrail map

IliwaCliff

Ukukhuphuka kunzimaThe climb is steep

Sinamanzi anele?Do we have enough water?

Asiphumule kuqalaLet's rest first

SesizofikaAlmost there

Indlela yokwehlaThe way down

At the Vet

Ukuhlolwa kwempiloCheckup

Ukukhipha izikelemuDeworming

UkuthenaTo neuter

Intambo yokuholaLeash

Imikhaza nezintwalaTicks and fleas

UkudangalaLethargic

Akafuni ukudlaWon't eat

Uyamesaba udokotelaHe's scared of the vet

Ukugeza nokuthungwaBath and grooming

Izindleko zokwelaphaTreatment cost

Level 4

Scams & Fraud

UmkhohlisiScammer

UmkhonyovuA scam

UkukhohliswaTo get tricked

Iqembu lokukhohlisa ngocingoCall-center gang

Ungathumeli imaliDon't transfer money

Kuhle kakhulu ukuba yiqinisoToo good to be true

Qinisekisa kuqalaVerify first

Ukubika emaphoyiseniTo report to police

I-akhawunti yomgunyathiMule account

Ukumisa i-akhawuntiTo freeze an account

Apologies & Excuses

Ngiyaxolisa kakhuluI'm so sorry

Ngilale kakhuluI overslept

Ngikhohlwe nyaI totally forgot

BengingaqondileI didn't mean to

Ngeke kuphinde kwenzekeIt won't happen again

Kuvele okuphuthumayoSomething urgent came up

NgixoleleForgive me

Iphutha lamiMy fault

UkuzithethelelaTo make excuses

Ngiyaxolisa kusengaphambiliApologies in advance

Level 5

Psychology & Habits

IsayikholojiPsychology

UmkhubaHabit

UgqoziMotivation

Ukuhlehlisa izintoTo procrastinate

UkugxilaConcentration

UkuzethembaConfidence

IngcindeziStress

UkuzikhuzaDiscipline

UkuzuklomelisaTo reward yourself

Kancane kancaneLittle by little

Economics & Inflation

UmnothoEconomy

Ukwenyuka kwamananiInflation

Amanani ayakhuphukaPrices are going up

Izinga lokushintshanisaExchange rate

Izinga lenzaloInterest rate

Umholo omncaneMinimum wage

Ukuwohloka komnothoRecession

Ukuhlinzeka nesidingoSupply and demand

Imakethe yamasheyaStock market

I-GDPGDP

Level 1

Breakfast Time

Amaqebelengwane athosiweFried dough sticks

Iqanda elithosiweFried egg

Amaqanda abilisiwe kancaneSoft-boiled eggs

Isinkwa esithosiweToast

UjamuJam

IbhotelaButter

UjuHoney

Isidlo sokusaCereal

Ubisi bukasoyaSoy milk

Isobho selayisiBoiled rice soup

Ubisi obushaFresh milk

Ukwenza ikhofiTo brew coffee

Isidlo esibaluleke kakhuluThe most important meal

SengilambileI'm hungry already

Bedtime

Isikhathi sokulalaTime for bed

Izingubo zokulalaPajamas

Ibhele lokugonaTeddy bear

Indaba yokulalaBedtime story

Cisha izibaniLights off

NgiyozelaI'm sleepy

Xubha amazinyo ngaphambi kokulalaBrush your teeth before bed

NgigoneGive me a hug

UmlolozeloLullaby

Sivuka ngasiphi isikhathi?What time do we wake up?

Ukulala sekwephuzileTo stay up late

Ukukhuluma ebuthongweniTo sleep-talk

Iwashi lokuvusaAlarm clock

UkuhonaTo snore

At the Aquarium

Indawo yezilwane zasemanziniAquarium

Ithange lezinhlanziFish tank

IphengwiniPenguin

UmthiniOtter

Imvu yolwandleSeal

Ihhashi lolwandleSeahorse

Inhlanzi engumjujiClownfish

Ushaka womkhomoWhale shark

Umhubhe ongaphansi kwamanziUnderwater tunnel

Isikhathi sombukisoShow time

Ukondliwa kwezinhlanziFish feeding

Ubani igama lalona?What is this one called?

Ungangqongqozi engilaziniDon't tap the glass

Ufudu lolwandleSea turtle

Level 2

At the Convenience Store

Ngicela ukushisiseHeat it up, please

Ukufaka imaliTo top up

Ukuqoqa amaphuzuTo collect points

Ufuna isikhwama?Do you want a bag?

Angisifuni isikhwamaNo bag, please

Izimpahla ezehlisiweItems on sale

Kuvulwe amahora angu-24Open 24 hours

Ibhanisi elifuthiweSteamed bun

IsosejiSausage

Khokha ekhawunteniPay at the counter

Isiqandisi sesitoloThe fridge aisle

Onudela asheshayoInstant noodles

Ukushiya iphaselaDrop off a parcel

Ukuthenga ebusukuLate-night shopping

At the Flower Shop

Isitolo sezimbaliFlower shop

Isithungo sezimbaliBouquet

Amarozi abomvuRed roses

IdaziniA dozen

Kugoqe kahleWrap it nicely

NekhadiWith a card

Izimbali ezintshaFresh flowers

IvaziVase

Inuka kamnandiSmells lovely

Umgexo wezimbaliFlower garland

Diliva endlini yakheDeliver to her house

Shintsha amanzi nsuku zonkeChange the water daily

Okwentombi yamiFor my girlfriend

Ziyabuna masinyane?Does it wilt fast?

Movie Night

Ubusuku bamabhayisikobhoMovie night

Amabele agqabhukayoPopcorn

Misa kancanePause it

Ungasitsheli isiphetho!No spoilers!

Imibhalo yesiThaiThai subtitles

Ukushintshwa kwezwi ngesiThaiThai dubbing

Esinye isiqephuOne more episode

Ngibambeke ochungechungeniHooked on a series

Yehlisa izibaniDim the lights

IsiphethoThe ending

Ingxenye elandelayoThe sequel

Ifilimu entshaNew release

Isikrini esigcweleFull screen

Sizobukelani?What should we watch?

Level 3

Muay Thai

Ijimu yesibhakelaBoxing gym

Amagilavu esibhakelaBoxing gloves

Isikhwama sokushayaPunching bag

IsibhakelaPunch

Ukushaya ngedoloKnee strike

Ukushaya ngendololwaneElbow strike

Isiko leWai KhruThe Wai Khru ritual

Umzuliswano wokuqalaRound one

UkuwiswaKnockout

Ukuzilolonga isibhakelaTo train boxing

UnompempeReferee

ImbangiOpponent

Inkundla yesibhakelaBoxing stadium

Amabhandeshi ezandlaHand wraps

Night Market

Imakethe yasebusukuNight market

Isitendi somgwaqoStreet stall

IzibaniLanterns

Izipho zesikhumbuzoSouvenirs

Ngingazama ikhasimende?Can I try a sample?

Ngisabuka njeJust looking around

Lesi sitendi sidumileThis stall is popular

Izimpahla ezenziwe ngesandlaHandmade goods

Kushibhile futhi kuhleCheap and good

Ulayini omudeLong queue

Isiphuzo sezitheloFruit smoothie

OkosiweGrilled snacks

Umthengisi onobunganiFriendly vendor

Ukuhambahamba kwantambamaAn evening stroll

Home Repairs

UmlungisiRepairman

Ukuvuza kwamanziWater leak

Ipayipi elivalekileClogged pipe

Ukuphela kukagesiPower outage

Igilobhu lishileThe bulb is out

I-AC iphukileThe AC is broken

Umnyango awuvaleki kahleThe door won't close

Ungakulungisa?Can you fix it?

Kubiza malini ukulungisa?How much to repair?

Ungeza nini?When can you come?

Shintsha ingxenyeReplace the part

Kunesiqinisekiso?Is it under warranty?

Isikulufo esixegayoLoose screw

Upende oxebukayoPeeling paint

Level 4

Living Abroad

Ukuthuthela phesheyaTo move abroad

Ukushaqeka kwamasikoCulture shock

UkuzivumelanisaTo adapt

Umphakathi wamaThaiThe Thai community

Abangani bakwamanye amazweForeign friends

Ukudla kwasekhayaFood from home

Isiqalo esishaA fresh start

Ikhaya lesibiliA second home

Amakholi evidiyo nomndeniVideo calls with family

Ukufunda ulimi olushaLearning a new language

Isizungu ngezinye izikhathiLonely sometimes

Amaphepha amaningi kakhuluSo much paperwork

Unyaka wokuqala unzima kakhuluThe first year is the hardest

Ukwakha abangani abashaMaking new friends

Online Dating

Ukuthandana kwe-inthanethiOnline dating

NifaneleneIt's a match

Swayipha kwesokudlaSwipe right

Swayipha kwesokunxeleSwipe left

IphrofayelaProfile

Xoxa kuqalaChat first

Ukuhlangana ubuso nobusoMeet in person

Usuku lokuqalaFirst date

Ngishiywe ngokuthulaGhosted

Ufana nezithombe zakheLooks like the photos

Akalona uhlobo lwamiNot my type

Isigaba sokuxoxaTalking stage

Ukuyeka ukuxoxaTo stop talking

Ibanga elideLong distance

Gossip & Secrets

UkuhlebaTo gossip

AmahemuhemuRumor

ImfihloSecret

Ungatsheli muntuDon't tell anyone

Umlomo ovuzayoBlabbermouth

Ukuxoxa njeTo chit-chat

Ngizwe ukuthi...I heard that...

Iqiniso noma okuqanjiwe?Fact or made up?

Uthando olufihlekileSecret crush

Kugcine kuyimfihloKeep it secret

Ngilalele ngazo zombiliAll ears

UkugxambukelaTo be nosy

Izindaba zabanyeOther people's business

UkuhlebezaTo whisper gossip

Level 5

Philosophy & Big Questions

IfilosofiPhilosophy

Incazelo yempiloThe meaning of life

Iyini injabulo?What is happiness?

UkuziphathaEthics

Intando ekhululekileFree will

UkuhlakaniphaWisdom

IngqondoReason

UbukhonaExistence

UkwaziConsciousness

IsimiseloFate

Ukubuza izintoTo question things

UmbonoPoint of view

Ayikho impendulo emileNo fixed answer

Kungani silapha?Why are we here?

Debate & Discussion

InkulumompikiswanoDebate

Iphuzu elikhuluThe main point

Ukubona ngokwehlukileTo see it differently

Ake ngiphikise kancaneLet me push back

Ngiyaliqonda iphuzu lakhoI see your point

ImithomboSources

Impikiswano ephikisayoCounterargument

Ukushintsha umqondoTo change your mind

Ngivumelana ngokwengxenyePartly agree

Singaphikisana ngokuthulaWe can disagree

UkuchemaBias

IlogikiLogic

Buphi ubufakazi?Where is the evidence?

Lalela ngaphambi kokuphendulaListen before you answer

Climate & Energy

Amandla elangaSolar power

Amaphaneli elangaSolar panels

Amandla omoyaWind power

Amandla ahlanzekileClean energy

Amandla avuselelekayoRenewable energy

Ukonga ugesiTo save electricity

Imoto kagesiElectric car

IkhabhoniCarbon

Uthuli lwe-PM2.5PM2.5 dust

Igagasi lokushisaHeatwave

Kushisa kakhulu unyaka nonyakaHotter every year

Ukukhuphuka kolwandleRising sea levels

IsomisoDrought

Ukutshala izihlahlaTo plant trees

Leadership & Teamwork

Umholi omuhleA good leader

Ukwabela imisebenziTo delegate

Ukuthatha umthwaloTo take responsibility

Ukuhola ngesiboneloTo lead by example

Lalela wonke umuntuListen to everyone

Nika iqembu udumoGive the team credit

Izinqumo ezinzimaHard decisions

UkugqugquzelaTo inspire

Xolisa uma unephuthaApologize when wrong

UkwethembanaTrust each other

ImpenduloFeedback

Umgomo owabiweA shared goal

Gubha impumeleloCelebrate the wins

Ukuthuthukisa iqembuTo develop the team

Level 1

At the Amusement Park

Ipaki yokuzijabulisaAmusement park

Isondo elikhuluFerris wheel

Isitimela samagagasiRoller coaster

Indlu yezipokiHaunted house

Umdlalo wokugibelaRide

Kuyathusa kumnandiThrilling

Uswidi kavoloCotton candy

Ukuphosa amasongoRing toss

Ukuphosa imicibisholoDart throwing

Ukulandelana emgqeniTo line up

Dinosaurs

IdayinasoDinosaur

IfosiliFossil

Uhlaka lwamathamboSkeleton

UkubhongaTo roar

IziphoClaw

Izinyo elibukhaliFang

OkwaphelayoExtinct

Odla izitshaloPlant eater

Odla inyamaMeat eater

UnyatheloFootprint

Level 2

Art & Painting

UbucikoArt

UkupendaTo paint

Ibhulashi lokupendaPaintbrush

Indwangu yokupendaCanvas

Amabala amanziWatercolor

Upende kawoyelaOil paint

UmdweboPainting

Igalari yobucikoArt gallery

UkubumbaTo sculpt

Umsebenzi omuhle kakhuluMasterpiece

Winter & Snow

IqhwaSnow

Umuntu weqhwaSnowman

Ukushushuluza eqhweniTo ski

Ibhodi leqhwaSnowboard

Ukushushuluza esiqhweniIce skating

Insika yeqhwaIcicle

Iziko lomliloFireplace

Ukulwa ngamabhola eqhwaSnowball fight

Isihlibhi seqhwaSled

Inkundla yeqhwaIce rink

Level 3

Football & Fans

UnozintiGoalkeeper

Ukushaya igoliTo score a goal

IphenathiPenalty kick

IkhonaCorner kick

I-ofsayidiOffside

Isigamu sokuqalaFirst half

Isikhathi esengeziweExtra time

AbalandeliCheering fans

IndebeTrophy

Umdlalo wamanqamuFinal match

Superstitions & Luck

IbhadiBad luck

InteleziAmulet

Indlwana yemimoyaSpirit house

IsipokiGhost

Inhlanhla yesimoFortune

UmbhuliFortune teller

IsibonakalisoOmen

Inombolo yenhlanhlaLucky number

Ukungqongqoza okhuniniKnock on wood

Okholelwa ezinkolelweniSuperstitious

Level 4

First Aid

Usizo lokuqalaFirst aid

Ukumisa ukophaTo stop the bleeding

Isibulala-magciwaneAntiseptic

Isigaxa esibandayoCold compress

Iqakala elenyeleSprained ankle

IbhamuzaBlister

Ukuvuselela inhliziyoCPR

UkubindwaTo choke

Ukhonkolo wethamboCast

Ukopha kwekhalaNosebleed

Zodiac & Horoscopes

Uphawu lwezinkanyeziZodiac sign

Isibikezelo sezinkanyeziHoroscope

Izinkanyezi zamaShayinaChinese zodiac

Unyaka webhadiUnlucky year

Ukufundwa kwenhlanhlaFortune reading

Amakhadi e-tarotTarot cards

Ukufunda intende yesandlaPalm reading

Isayensi yezinkanyeziAstrology

Isikhathi esihleAuspicious time

Umphefumulo oyingxenye yakhoSoulmate

Level 5

Poetry & Stories

InkondloPoem

ImbongiPoet

Imibhalo yobucikoLiterature

InganekwaneFolk tale

Uhlaka lwendabaPlot

IsahlukoChapter

IsingathekisoMetaphor

Ukuqamba inkondloTo compose a poem

Umbhalo wesandlaManuscript

UmshicileliPublisher

Myths & Legends

Inganekwane yenduloLegend

Indaba yezimangaFairy tale

UdrakoDragon

UNagaNaga

IsiqhwagaGiant

Inkosazana yezuluFairy

Inkosazana yolwandleMermaid

OngafiImmortal

IsiqalekisoCurse

UmlingoMagic

Level 1

At the Circus

IsekisiCircus

UmhlekisiClown

Umdlali wamasuAcrobat

Umenzi wemilingoMagician

Icebo lomlingoMagic trick

Umshini wokulengaTrapeze

Ukuhamba entanjeniTightrope walking

Ukuphosa izintoJuggling

Itende elikhuluBig tent

IhlombeApplause

Pirates

Umphangi wolwandlePirate

UmceboTreasure

Imephu yomceboTreasure map

Umkhumbi oseyilaSailing ship

Isiqhingi esingenamuntuDesert island

UmbayimbayiCannon

Isembozo sesoEyepatch

I-anka yomkhumbiAnchor

Abasebenzi bomkhumbiCrew

Ifulegi elimnyamaBlack flag

Level 2

At the Arcade

Umdlalo womshiniArcade game

Ukufaka uhlamvu lwemaliTo insert a coin

Umshini wokubambaClaw machine

Isilawuli somdlaloController

Amaphuzu aphezuluHigh score

Izinga elilandelayoNext level

IbhonasiBonus

Umdlalo uphelileGame over

Phinda udlalePlay again

Ukushintshanisa imiklomeloTo redeem prizes

At the Waterpark

Ipaki yamanziWaterpark

Umshelelo wamanziWater slide

Ichibi labantwanaKids' pool

Ichibi lamagagasiWave pool

Ukumanzi nseSoaked through

Ukugxumela emanziniTo jump in the water

KuyashelelaSlippery

Izibuko zokubhukudaSwim goggles

Ibhakede elikhuluGiant tipping bucket

Ibhodi lokugxumaDiving board

Level 3

Songkran Festival

Ukuchela amanziTo splash water

Isibhamu samanziWater gun

Umcako omhlopheWhite powder paste

Ukuthela amanzi ezandleni zabadalaPouring water on elders' hands

Unyaka omusha waseThailandThai New Year

Okungangenisi manziWaterproof

Udwendwe lomgubhoParade

Ukugeza isithombe sikaBuddhaBathing the Buddha image

Ihembe lezimbaliFlower-print shirt

Iholide elideLong holiday

Running & Racing

ImarathoniMarathon

Umugqa wokugcinaFinish line

Indawo yokuqalaStarting point

ImendlelaMedal

Inombolo yomjahoRace bib

InkantshaCramp

Irekhodi lomuntuPersonal best

Isiteshi samanziWater station

Ukugijima kancaneJogging

Izicathulo zokugijimaRunning shoes

Level 4

Streaming & Series

Ukusakaza kwe-inthanethiStreaming

Isiqephu esishaNew episode

Isizini esishaNew season

Cindezela insimbiHit the bell

UkubhaliselaTo subscribe

Isibalo sokubukaView count

Ukubuka konke kanyekanyeBinge-watching

Ukushintshwa kwezwiDubbing

Umuntu onethonyaInfluencer

Umbukiso wefilimuTrailer

Secondhand & Vintage

OkusetshenzisiweSecondhand

Into yakudalaVintage item

Imakethe yezimpahlaFlea market

Isimo esihleGood condition

Into yokuqoqwaCollectible

IndaliAuction

Umfanekiso wamangaKnockoff

OkuyivelakancaneRare

IsiciFlaw

Into yasenduloAntique

Level 5

Crypto & Digital Money

I-cryptoCrypto

I-BitcoinBitcoin

Isikhwama semali sedijithaliDigital wallet

I-blockchainBlockchain

Ukumbiwa kwemaliMining

Imakethe ekhuphukayoBull market

Imakethe eyehlayoBear market

Ukuguquguquka kwamananiVolatility

Ukubamba isikhathi esideTo hold long term

Uhlamvu lwamahlayaMeme coin

AI & Robots

Ubuhlakani bokwenziwaArtificial intelligence

IrobhothiRobot

Irobhothi yengxoxoChatbot

Umyalo wezwiVoice command

Ukuhumusha okuzenzakalelayoAuto-translate

IdroniDrone

Imoto ezihambelayoSelf-driving car

Ukubonwa kobusoFace recognition

I-algorithmAlgorithm

Uthisha we-AIAI teacher

Level 1

Superheroes

IqhaweHero

Amandla amangalisayoSuperpower

Ingubo yeqhaweCape

Imaski yeqhaweHero mask

Uyakwazi ukundizaCan fly

Ukusindisa umhlabaTo save the world

IsigebenguVillain

Ubunikazi obuyimfihloSecret identity

Ukuguqula isimoTo transform

Isivikelo somzimbaArmor

UmbaniLightning bolt

Isidalwa sangaphandleAlien

Ukuvikela idolobhaTo protect the city

Umsizi weqhaweSidekick

Isizinda esiyimfihloSecret base

Classic Games

UmacashelanaHide and seek

UmagcwalisanaTag

Itshe iphepha isikeloRock paper scissors

Izihlalo zomculoMusical chairs

Ukugxuma irabhaJump rope elastics

Ukulahla idukuDrop the handkerchief

Umdlalo wesango waseThailandThai gate game

Amatshe aseThailandThai jacks

Amabhola engilaziMarbles

Ukugoqa iphephaOrigami

Umdlalo wezigwiliMonopoly game

IdominoDominoes

Izinyoka nezitebhisiSnakes and ladders

UmdlaliPlayer

ImithethoRules

At the Candy Shop

UswidiCandy

Uswidi onentiLollipop

UshingamuChewing gum

Uswidi wejeliJelly candy

UthofiToffee

Uswidi oqinileHard candy

Ukunambitheka kwe-mintMint flavor

Ukunambitheka kwestrawberryStrawberry flavor

Ukunambitheka okumuncuSour flavor

OkunamathelayoChewy

Isikhwama sikaswidiBag of sweets

Ukwabela uswidiTo hand out sweets

Kumnandi kakhuluSuper sweet

Iyancibilika emlonyeniMelts in your mouth

Iphepha likaswidiCandy wrapper

Wizards & Spells

Umthakathi wesilisaWizard

UmthakathikaziWitch

IsiphonsoSpell

Induku yomlingoMagic wand

Isiphuzo somlingoMagic potion

Isigqoko esicijilePointed hat

Ibhola lekristaluCrystal ball

Ukuphonsa isiphonsoTo cast a spell

Umshanelo ondizayoFlying broom

Incwadi yemilingoSpellbook

OkungabonakaliInvisible

Isikole somlingoMagic school

Umlingo wokuthonyaEnchantment

Ibhodwe lomthakathiCauldron

Umfundi womthakathiWizard's apprentice

Level 2

Food Around the World

IsushiSushi

IthakoTaco

IkimchiKimchi

IkhebabuKebab

IramenRamen

IphizaPizza

IphastaPasta

IhembhabhegaHamburger

IsitekiSteak

IphaeliyaPaella

IphóPho

Idim sumDim sum

UshiziCheese

IgyozaGyoza

IfalafeliFalafel

Board Games

IdayisiDice

UshesiChess

IdamuCheckers

UmnyakazoA move

UkushintshanaTo take turns

Ukudonsa ikhadiTo draw a card

Ukususa isiqephuTo move a piece

UshekimethiCheckmate

Umdlalo wamagamaWord game

Ukuphonsa idayisiTo roll the dice

Ukweqa ithubaTo skip a turn

IphayonaPawn

Umdlalo wokufanisaMatching game

Ukuqagela igamaTo guess the word

Umdlalo wamasuStrategy game

At the Mall

Isitebhisi esihambayoEscalator

Inkundla yokudlaFood court

Isitezi esiphezuluTop floor

Indawo yokupakaParking lot

Indawo yokuhlanganaMeeting point

Ideski yolwaziInformation desk

Isitolo esisanda kuvulwaNewly opened shop

Ukudayiswa kwempahlaClearance sale

Ukuzulazula emholiTo stroll the mall

Indawo yezinganeKids zone

Isitezi esingaphansiBasement floor

Umoya obanda kakhuluIce-cold aircon

Isitolo sezincwadiBookstore

Indawo yokushajaPhone charging point

Umshini othengisayoVending machine

At the Temple Fair

Ilotho yezinkanyeziStar lottery game

Umdanso wombuthano waseThailandThai circle dance

Imicibisholo yamabhaluniBalloon darts

Umdlalo wesintu waseThailandThai folk theater

Ibhayisikobho langaphandleOutdoor cinema

Umdlalo wokuwela emanziniDunk tank

Indawo yokudubulaShooting gallery

Inqaba yokugxumaBouncy castle

Isiteji sangaphandleOpen-air stage

Umklomelo womkhosiCarnival prize

Isixuku esikhuluHuge crowd

Ithikithi lelothoLottery ticket

Umkhosi waminyaka yonkeAnnual fair

Ikalishi le-ayisikhilimuIce cream cart

Isondo lenhlanhlaPrize wheel

Level 3

Loy Krathong

IkrathongKrathong

Inyanga egcweleFull moon

Iqabunga likabhananaBanana leaf

IziqhumaneFireworks

Isibani sesibhakabhakaSky lantern

Ukucela uxolo emfuleniTo ask the river for forgiveness

Osebeni lomfulaRiverside

Ukukhanya kwekhandlelaCandlelight

Ubusuku benyanga egcweleFull moon night

Uhlamvu ekrathongCoin in the krathong

Umsinga wamanziThe current

Ukubonakala emanziniReflection on the water

Inyanga yeshumi nambiliTwelfth lunar month

Okuhle kakhuluGraceful

Ukudedela isibaniTo release a lantern

On the Plane

Isihlalo somhubheAisle seat

Bopha ibhandeFasten your seatbelt

Ukusuka kwendizaTakeoff

Ukwehla kwendizaLanding

Ikhabethe eliphezuluOverhead bin

Umsizi wendizaFlight attendant

Imodi yendizaAirplane mode

Ukudla kwasendizeniIn-flight meal

Izindlebe ezivalekileEars popping

Ukunyakaza komoyaTurbulence

Umnyango wesimo esiphuthumayoEmergency exit

Ukwehlisa isihlaloTo recline the seat

Ukushintsha indizaTo change planes

Indiza ebambekileDelayed flight

UkaputeniCaptain

Motorcycle Taxi

Isiteshi sezithuthuthuMotorcycle taxi stand

Umshayeli wesithuthuthuMotorcycle taxi driver

Ukugibela ngemuvaTo ride pillion

Ivesti eliwolintshiOrange vest

Ngibeke eDrop me at

Ukushibilika emgwaqweniTo weave through traffic

Bambelela uqiniseHold on tight

Imali yohamboThe fare for the ride

Umlomo weyeniMouth of the alley

Ekugcineni kweyeniEnd of the alley

Shayela kancaneDrive slowly please

SesifikileWe have arrived

Ukubiza isithuthuthuTo hail a motorcycle taxi

Ayikho imijaho enimvuleniNo rides in the rain

Ukubhuka nge-appTo book through the app

Yoga & Meditation

Isimo seyogaYoga pose

Umata weyogaYoga mat

Donsa umoyaBreathe in

Khipha umoyaBreathe out

Ukuhlala uzindleTo sit in meditation

Ukuqaphela okugcweleMindfulness

Khulula imisiphaRelax the muscles

Isimo sesihlahlaTree pose

Inja ebheke phansiDownward dog

Ukwelula umhlaneTo stretch the back

Thula uthi cwakaBe still

Ingqondo ezolileA calm mind

Ukubamba umoyaTo hold your breath

Ukukhipha imicabangoTo empty the mind

Uthisha weyogaYoga teacher

Level 4

Online Shopping

Ukulandelela iphaselaTo track a parcel

Inqola yokuthengaShopping cart

Ukubuyekezwa komkhiqizoProduct review

Ikhuphoni yesaphuleloDiscount coupon

Ukuthunyelwa kwamahhalaFree shipping

Ukufaka i-odaTo place an order

Iphasela lifikileThe package arrived

Ukubuyisela impahlaTo return an item

Akufani nokukhangisiweNot as advertised

Isitolo se-inthanethiOnline shop

Ukuthumela inombolo yokulandelelaTo send the tracking number

Izinkanyezi ezinhlanuFive-star rating

Ukulinda iphaselaWaiting for a delivery

Ukudayisa okusheshayoFlash sale

Ikheli lokuthumelaShipping address

Natural Disasters

Ukuzamazama komhlabaEarthquake

ItsunamiTsunami

Umlilo wehlathiWildfire

IsiphephoTyphoon

Ukuqhuma kwentaba-mliloVolcanic eruption

Ukudilika komhlabaLandslide

Ukuphuma ngokuphuthumaTo evacuate

Indawo ephephileSafe zone

Isexwayiso senhlekeleleDisaster warning

Isikhwama sosizoRelief bag

Isikhukhula esizumayoFlash flood

Ukuzamazama okulandelayoAftershock

Cásha ngaphansi kwetafulaTake cover under a table

Ukucisha kukagesi edolobheniCitywide blackout

Isisulu senhlekeleleDisaster victim

Podcasts & Radio

IphodikhastiPodcast

Uhlelo lomsakazoRadio show

Umsingathi wohleloShow host

IsimenywaStudio guest

Imakrofoni yokurekhodaRecording microphone

Isitudiyo sokurekhodaRecording studio

Isiqephu sakamuvaLatest episode

Ukulalela iziqephu ezindalaTo listen to past episodes

Iza lomsakazoRadio frequency

Ukusingatha bukhomaTo host live

Isigaba semibuzoQ and A segment

Impendulo yabalaleliListener feedback

Uhlelo lwasekuseniMorning show

Umsakazo wabafundiStudent radio station

EmoyeniOn air

Mobile Payments

Skena ukhokheScan to pay

Ikhodi ye-QRQR code

I-app yasebhangeBanking app

Imali ingenileThe money came in

Isiliphu sokudluliselaTransfer slip

Isaziso senkokheloPayment notification

Ukukhokha ibhiliTo pay a bill

Ukufaka imali efoniniTo top up your phone

Ukudonswa okuzenzakalelayoAuto-deduct

Ibhalansi eseleRemaining balance

Kudluliselwe kwi-akhawunti engafaneleTransferred to the wrong account

Anginayo imali ephathekayoNo cash on me

Thepha ukhokheTap to pay

Iphinikhodi enezinombolo eziyisithuphaSix-digit PIN

Inkokhelo engu-zeroZero-baht fee

Level 5

Filmmaking

Ifilimu yamaqinisoDocumentary

Umqondisi wefilimuFilm director

Ukuhlela izithombeTo edit footage

I-engeli yekhameraCamera angle

Izwi lomxoxiNarration

Umbhalo wefilimuScreenplay

Ukudweba ifilimuTo shoot a film

Isigcawu sokuvulaOpening scene

Ngemuva kwezigcawuBehind the scenes

Unyawo lwekhameraTripod

Ukukhanya kwemveloNatural light

Ngesithombe esisodwaOne take

Isithombe esihamba kancaneSlow motion shot

Umculo wefilimuSoundtrack

Umboniso wokuqalaPremiere

Learning a Language

Ulwazi lwamagamaVocabulary

Uhlelo lolimiGrammar

Indlela yokuphimiselaAccent

Isikhulumi sendabukoNative speaker

Prakthiza ukukhuluma nsuku zonkePractice speaking every day

Ukubamba amagama ngekhandaTo memorize words

Ukukhuluma ngokushelelayoTo speak fluently

Izilimi ezimbiliBilingual

Ulimi lwesithathuThird language

Ukuhumusha ngekhandaTo translate in your head

Ukuqagela ngomongoTo guess from context

Bakhuluma ngokushesha kakhuluThey speak too fast for me

Amaphutha alungileMistakes are fine

Ulimi lwebeleMother tongue

Igama elibolekiweLoanword

Stock Market

Inzuzo yabelwayoDividend

Intengo yokuvulaOpening price

Intengo yokuvalaClosing price

Inkomba yamasheyaStock index

Iphothifoliyo yamasheyaStock portfolio

Thenga wehlise isilinganisoTo average down

Ukuhweba ngamasheyaTo trade stocks

Isheya elinenzuzo enhleA good dividend stock

Isitatimende sezimaliFinancial statement

Isheya likhuphukileThe stock went up

Isheya lehlileThe stock fell

Ubambeke esicongweniStuck at the peak

Uthengise ngokusheshaSold too early

Umtshalizimali omncaneRetail investor

Ukusabalalisa ubungoziTo diversify

Architecture

Umakhi wamapulaniArchitect

Ipulani lesakhiwoBlueprint

IsakhiwoStructure

Insika yesisekeloFoundation pile

UmshayoBeam

Isakhiwo esideSkyscraper

Ubuciko bokwakha baseThailandThai architecture

Uphahla olunamacala amabiliGabled roof

Imodeli encaneScale model

Indawo esebenzisekayoUsable space

Udonga othwalayoLoad-bearing wall

Ukwakha ngokwepulaniTo build to plan

Izinto zokwakhaBuilding materials

Imvume yokwakhaBuilding permit

Ukuklama indluTo design a house

Level 1

Bath Time

Idada yenjolobaRubber duck

Amagwebu ensiphoSoap bubbles

Ubhavu wokugezaBathtub

Amanzi afudumeleWarm water

Ukuhlikihla umhlaneTo scrub the back

Ukuzesula umzimbaTo dry off

Ukucwila ebhaviniTo soak in the tub

Amanzi emehlweniWater in my eyes

Ukunuka kamnandiSmelling nice

Ingubo yokugezaBathrobe

Grandma's House

Umuzi kagogoGrandma's house

UmzukuluGrandchild

Ukutotosa abazukuluTo spoil the grandkids

Izibiliboco zikagogoGrandma's treats

Ingadi engemuvaBackyard garden

Isihlahla sikamango ngaphambiliThe mango tree out front

Yidla okunyeEat some more

Usukhule kangakaHow you have grown

Vakashela ugogo njaloCome visit grandma often

Buya ekhaya njaloAlways come home

Level 2

Field Trip

Uhambo lwesikoleField trip

Incwadi yemvume yomzaliPermission slip

Ibhokisi lokudlaLunch box

Umngane wakhoBuddy pair

Hlelani ulayini laphaLine up here

Uthisha wekilasiHomeroom teacher

Ibhasi lesikoleSchool bus

Hlala neqembuStay with the group

Bhala okubonayoWrite down what you see

Ukubala abantuHead count

At the Optician

Isitolo sezibukoGlasses shop

Ukwenziwa izibukoTo get glasses made

Ukuhlolwa kwamehloEye test

Ukubona eduze kuphelaNearsighted

Ukubona kude kuphelaFarsighted

Ukubona okusontekileAstigmatism

Uhlaka lwezibukoFrames

Ama-contact lensContact lenses

Ukubona ngokufipheleBlurry vision

Funda umugqa ongezansiRead the bottom row

Level 3

Songthaew & River Boats

ISongthaewSongthaew

Isikebhe sokuwelaFerry

Itheku lezikebhePier

Cindezela insimbi ukwehlaRing the bell to get off

Bamba insimbiHold the rail

Ukuhlala ngemuvaTo sit in the back

Ukuqasha yonke imotoTo charter the whole car

Ukwehlela ogwiniTo go ashore

SekugcweleIt is full

Zingaki iziteshi eziseleHow many stops left

Mookata & BBQ

IMookataMookata

Isitofu samalahleCharcoal stove

Ukugcobisa inyamaTo marinate the pork

Usoso we-jaewJaew dipping sauce

Igridi lokosaGrill grate

Amafu entuthuClouds of smoke

Ukwengeza amalahleTo add charcoal

Sekuvuthiwe yiniIs it cooked yet

Ukugcwalisa ngokungenamkhawuloUnlimited refills

Umhluzi obilayoBoiling broth

Level 4

Fines & Checkpoints

Ithikithi lecalaTraffic ticket

Ukuvivinywa kotshwalaBreathalyzer test

Ukweqa irobhothiTo run a red light

Ukushayela ngesivininiSpeeding

Ukupaka endaweni enqatshelweParked in a no-parking zone

Amaphoyisa omgwaqoTraffic police

Ikhamera yesivininiSpeed camera

Ilayisense ngiyacelaLicense please

Isikhiya sesondoWheel clamp

Ngiyikhokhelaphi inhlawuloWhere do I pay the fine

Screen Time & Detox

Ukuluthwa yifoniPhone addiction

Isikhathi sesikriniScreen time

Ukubeka ifoni phansiTo put the phone down

Ukucisha izazisoTo turn off notifications

Imodi yokungaphazanyiswaDo not disturb mode

Ukuskrola usuku lonkeScrolling all day

Ukuphumuza amehloTo rest your eyes

Ayikho ifoni etafuleniNo phones at the table

Azikho izikrini ngaphambi kokulalaNo screens before bed

Usuku olungenazikriniA screen-free day

Level 5

Buddhist Wisdom

IKarmaKarma

UkudedelaTo let go

Ukungahlali njaloImpermanence

Umusa wothandoLoving kindness

INirvanaNirvana

Imiyalo emihlanuThe five precepts

Okuhle kubuyisa okuhleGood deeds return good

Umjikelezo wokuzalwa kabushaThe cycle of rebirth

Indlela ephakathiThe middle path

Sathu amenSathu

Focus & Productivity

Ukubeka phambiliTo prioritize

UkugxilaFocus

IsiphazamisoDistraction

Into eyodwa ngesikhathiOne thing at a time

Uhlu lomsebenziTo-do list

Umsebenzi ophuthumayoUrgent task

Ukulahlekelwa ukugxilaLosing concentration

Ukuphumuza ingqondoTo rest your brain

Ukusetha isikhathi somsebenziTo set a work timer

Kuqedwe ngaphambi kweminiDone before noon

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