People of South Africa speak many different languages. Their main language is usually influenced by their race and location in the country. We have found that most White South Africans speak Afrikaans while most Black South Africans speak Zulu. Some of our new friends we have made here have taught us a little of their language. Here is a few phrases I have learned so far:
In Zulu:
Hello - Sawubona (pronounced saw-bone-ah)
How are you? - Kunjani (pronouced un-janney)
I am fine - ngiyaphila (pronouced knee-ya-pee-ah)
Thank you- ngiyabonga (pronounced knee-ya-bonga)
In Afrikaans:
Good day - Goeie dag (pronounced as it sounds in one word)
Very nice- Leeker (pronounced lack-er)
Thank you- Dankie (pronounced donkey)
Fricken awesome- Flippen mooi (pronounced flippin' muy)
-Calvin
Your article about African language is really informative. Thanks for sharing your idea with us. I have intensive knowledge about African language , culture and we are making a plan to teach African language for our students so that they will have sufficient knowledge about their native language Africa .
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