Test Your Knowledge Of Basic Phrases

15 Questions | By 330sharp | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 284

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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.

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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