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Useful phrases in TswanaA collection of useful phrases in Tswana. You can see them in many other languages by clicking on the English versions.
Notes: sg = singular (said to one person), pl = plural (said to more than one person). The words rra (sir) and mma(madam) are used in formal phrases.EnglishSetswana (Tswana)WelcomeO amogetswe (sg) Le amogetswe (pl)HelloDumelaHow are you?
ReplyO tsogile jang? Le kae? (sg)
Le tsogile jang? (pl)Ke tsogile sentle / Re teng (sg)
Re tsogile sentle (pl)Long time no seeKe kgale re sa bonaneWhat's your name?
My name is ...Leina le gago ke mang? (frm)
O mang? (inf)Leina la me ke ...Where are you from?
I'm from ...Ko gae ke kae?Ke tswa ko ...Pleased to meet youKe itumelela go goitsiGood morningDumêla rra/mma (frm)Good afternoonThupama e e monateGood eveningMuitsibowa a a monateGood nightBorôkô! Robala sentle (sleep well)GoodbyeTsamaya sentle (Go well - said to the those leaving)
Sala sentle (Stay well - said to the those staying)
Go siame / Ke tla go bona (see you)
Ke tla go bôna kamoso (see you tomorrow)
Ke tla go bôna kgantele (see you later)Good luckMasego ke ao / o nne le masegoCheers/Good health!Have a nice dayTlhôla sentleBon appetitBon voyageI understandKe a tlhaloganyaI don't understandGa ke tlhaloganyeI don't knowGa ke itse sepePlease speak more slowlyBua ka bonyaPlease say that againKe kopa o boeletse gapePlease write it downKe kopa o e kwale fa fatsheDo you speak Tswana?
Yes, a littleA o bua Setswana?Ee, fela ga nnyaneHow do you say ... in Tswana?Wa bo o reng ... ka Setswana?Excuse meIntshwareleHow much is this?E ke bokae?SorryKe kopa tshwareloPleaseTswêê-tswêêThank you
ResponseKe a leboga, rra/mma
Ke itumetse, rra/mmaWhere's the toilet?Ntlwana ya boitiketso e kae?This gentleman/lady
will pay for everythingLekau / Lekgarebe le le tsile go duela tsotlheWould you like to
dance with me?A ga o batle go bina?I miss youKe go gopotseI love youKe a go rataGet well soonO fole ka potlakoGo away!Tsamaya kusa!Leave me alone!Ntlogele!Help!
Fire!
Stop!Nthuse!
Molelo!
Ema!Call the police!Bitsa mapodisi!Merry Christmas
and Happy New YearKeresemose e e monate le ngwaga o o itumedisangHappy EasterMalatsi a paseka aa itumedisangHappy BirthdayLetsatsi la tswalo lele monateOne language
is never enoughLaleme le le lengwe ga le a lekanela
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"Pila tswana" means "speak Tswana" in English.
What is 'Welcome' in Tswana?
"Welcome" in Tswana is "Dumela".
How do you say yes in tswana?
"Yes" in Tswana is "Ee."
How do you say dad in Tswana?
The word for dad in Tswana is "nna keoutlwile."
What is thank you very much in Tswana?
"Ke a leboga" is "thank you very much" in Tswana.
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bear-can, which is 'bacon' in jamaican
What is tswana dance called?
what is the tswana dance called
What are algebraic expression phrases?
a+b=c is a basic one.
What is an elephant in tswana?
Tlou
What are tswana rituals?
Tswana rituals may include initiation ceremonies, ancestral worship, rainmaking ceremonies, and healing rituals performed by traditional healers known as sangomas. These rituals are often deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the Tswana people and play a significant role in their spiritual beliefs and practices.
What is the staple food of tswana?
they eat stuff like Tswana soup with has there slaves blood into make source and iron
How do you say beautiful in Tswana?
Dumela mmabontle
How do you say beautiful tswana?
In Tswana, you would say "nkgakile" to mean beautiful.
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Tswana
What language family does Tswana belong?
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What are some idioms and phrases for 'on the back burner'?
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What does sala sentle mean in Tswana?
''stay well''
