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.
Correct Answer
C. I'm hungry.Explanation
The correct answer is "I'm hungry." The word "Ngilambile" is translated to "I'm hungry" in English.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the translation of Hamba kahle?
- A.
Hello
- B.
Goodbye
- C.
Sleep well
- D.
Bon appetit
Correct Answer
B. GoodbyeExplanation
The correct translation of "Hamba kahle" is "Goodbye" in English.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
D. I have a head acheExplanation
The given phrase "Ngiphethwe yikhanda" translates to "I have a head ache" in English.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the translation of Ngiyabonga?
- A.
I see you
- B.
I love you
- C.
Thank you
- D.
Please
Correct Answer
C. Thank youExplanation
The translation of "Ngiyabonga" is "Thank you".Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the translation of Ushadile na?
- A.
Are you married?
- B.
Are you finished?
- C.
Are you hungry?
- D.
Are you coming?
Correct Answer
A. Are you married?Explanation
The correct answer is "Are you married?" because the phrase "Ushadile na?" translates to "Are you married?" in English.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the translation of Ngiyaxolisa?
- A.
I'm late
- B.
I'm sorry
- C.
I'm grateful
- D.
I'm tired
Correct Answer
B. I'm sorryExplanation
The translation of "Ngiyaxolisa" is "I'm sorry". This is evident from the context provided in the question, where the options given are different phrases that could potentially be translated from the same word. "I'm sorry" is the most appropriate translation in this case, as it aligns with the meaning of apologizing or expressing regret.Rate this question:
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- 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?
Correct Answer
D. Where do you originate from?Explanation
The translation of "Uvelaphi" is "Where do you originate from?" This is because "Uvelaphi" is a Zulu word that specifically refers to someone's place of origin or ancestry. The other options, such as "Where do you work?", "Where do you study?", and "Where do you live?" do not accurately capture the meaning of "Uvelaphi." Therefore, the correct translation is "Where do you originate from?"Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the translation of Kuyashisa?
- A.
It's cold
- B.
It's hot
- C.
It's clear
- D.
It's raining
Correct Answer
B. It's hotExplanation
The correct translation of "Kuyashisa" is "It's hot."Rate this question:
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- 9.
What's the translation of Ngithanda ibhola.
- A.
I love tennis
- B.
I love rugby
- C.
I love football
- D.
I love cricket
Correct Answer
C. I love footballExplanation
The correct answer is "I love football" because the phrase "Ngithanda ibhola" translates to "I love football" in English. The other options given, such as "I love tennis," "I love rugby," and "I love cricket," do not match the translation provided.Rate this question:
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- 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?
Correct Answer
A. What are you doing?Explanation
The translation of "Wenzani" is "What are you doing?" This can be inferred from the given options where each option represents a question. Among the options, "What are you doing?" is the most suitable translation for "Wenzani".Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. He/she is not hereExplanation
The translation of "Akekho" is "He/she is not here".Rate this question:
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- 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?
Correct Answer
C. What is this?Explanation
The correct answer is "What is this?" because the phrase "Yini le" translates to "What is this?" in English.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What is the translation of Halala!!
- A.
Watch out!
- B.
Keep out!
- C.
Congratulations!
- D.
Good luck!
Correct Answer
C. Congratulations!Explanation
The correct answer is "Congratulations!" because "Halala!" is an exclamation used to express joy or excitement, similar to "Hooray!" or "Yay!". Therefore, "Congratulations!" is the most appropriate translation as it conveys the same sense of celebration and happiness. "Watch out!", "Keep out!", and "Good luck!" do not capture the positive and congratulatory meaning of "Halala!".Rate this question:
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- 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?
Correct Answer
D. How much is it?Explanation
The question is asking for the translation of the name "Malini," but none of the given options provide a translation for a name. Instead, the correct answer "How much is it?" is unrelated to the question and does not provide any information about the translation of the name. Therefore, the question and answer are not coherent, and it is unclear how the answer relates to the question.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What is the translation of Ngiyajabula
- A.
I am sad
- B.
I am happy
- C.
I am tired
- D.
I am cross
Correct Answer
B. I am happyExplanation
The correct translation of "Ngiyajabula" is "I am happy". This can be inferred from the context of the question, as the other options provided are all negative emotions (sad, tired, cross), while "happy" is the only positive emotion listed.Rate this question:
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