Zulu

The English phrase “happy birthday” is translated into Zulu as Halala ngosuku lokuzalwa.

The Zulu phrase ngiyathanda means “I like” in Zulu. ngiyathanda is used to express that you enjoy or have a fondness for something or someone.

The Zulu word for sun is ilanga. ilanga refers to the star around which the Earth revolves.

The English phrase “god bless you” is translated into Zulu as UNkulunkulu akubusise. This phrase is used as an interjection when someone has sneezed.

The English phrase “god” is translated into Zulu as uNkulunkulu. uNkulunkulu is used to refer to a deity.

The Zulu word for grandpa is umkhulu. umkhulu is used to refer to a grandfather.

The English phrase “how are you?” is translated into Zulu as unjani? unjani? is a common greeting used to ask about someone’s health or general well-being.

Impilontle! is the Zulu way to say cheers when making a toast. Impilontle! is used as a toast when raising a glass to wish others a good life.

The English word ‘and’ can be translated into Zulu as futhi or na-. Zulu uses different words for ‘and’ depending on the structure of your sentence.

South Africa in Zulu is iNingizimu Afrika. iNingizimu Afrika is the name used for the country.