Test Your Knowledge Of Basic Phrases
Zulu is one of the official languages of South Africa and is a member of the Bantu/Nguni family of languages and spoken by over 9 million people in Africa alone. Do you know any common Zulu phrases? Take up the quiz below and see how well you will do in South Africa.
- 1.What is the translation of Ngilambile?
- A.
I'm tired.
- B.
I'm thirsty.
- C.
I'm hungry.
- D.
I'm angry.
- 2.What is the translation of Hamba kahle?
- A.
Hello
- B.
Goodbye
- C.
Sleep well
- D.
Bon appetit
- 3.What is the translation of Ngiphethwe yikhanda?
- A.
I have a stomach ache
- B.
I am feeling ill
- C.
I am tired
- D.
I have a head ache
- 4.What is the translation of Ngiyabonga?
- A.
I see you
- B.
I love you
- C.
Thank you
- D.
Please
- 5.What is the translation of Ushadile na?
- A.
Are you married?
- B.
Are you finished?
- C.
Are you hungry?
- D.
Are you coming?
- 6.What is the translation of Ngiyaxolisa?
- A.
I'm late
- B.
I'm sorry
- C.
I'm grateful
- D.
I'm tired
- 7.What is the translation of Uvelaphi?
- A.
Where do you work?
- B.
Where do you study?
- C.
Where do you live?
- D.
Where do you originate from?
- 8.What is the translation of Kuyashisa?
- A.
It's cold
- B.
It's hot
- C.
It's clear
- D.
It's raining
- 9.What's the translation of Ngithanda ibhola.
- A.
I love tennis
- B.
I love rugby
- C.
I love football
- D.
I love cricket
- 10.What is the translation of Wenzani?
- A.
What are you doing?
- B.
What are you saying?
- C.
What are you thinking?
- D.
What are you eating?
- 11.What is the translation of Akekho?
- A.
He/she is here
- B.
He/she is not here
- C.
He/she is busy
- D.
He/she is coming
- 12.What is the translation of Yini le?
- A.
Who is this?
- B.
What are you saying?
- C.
What is this?
- D.
What is that?
- 13.What is the translation of Halala!!
- A.
Watch out!
- B.
Keep out!
- C.
Congratulations!
- D.
Good luck!
- 14.What is the translation of Malini?
- A.
What money should I use?
- B.
Where can I draw money?
- C.
Where is the money?
- D.
How much is it?
- 15.What is the translation of Ngiyajabula
- A.
I am sad
- B.
I am happy
- C.
I am tired
- D.
I am cross
Questions: 21 | Attempts: 18510 | Last updated: May 6, 2021
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