Inhlikanhi
Inhlikanhi is the Tsonga way to say good afternoon.
Inhlikanhi is used as a greeting during the afternoon hours.
Meaning: greeting said in the afternoon (phrase)
Did you know?
- The word Inhlikanhi is not a direct translation of 'afternoon' but is more closely linked to the concept of 'the middle of the day' or 'midday'.
- In Tsonga culture, a verbal greeting like Inhlikanhi is often considered incomplete without a formal inquiry into the listener's well-being or state of health.
- When greeting an elder with Inhlikanhi, it is customary to use more respectful honorifics or plural forms to acknowledge their social standing.
Examples in context
- Inhlikanhi, n'wana wa mina.Good afternoon, my child.
Example conversation
Jabulani meets Yavuki on the street during the afternoon.
- JabulaniInhlikanhi, Yavuki!Good afternoon, Yavuki!
- YavukiInhlikanhi, Jabulani.Good afternoon, Jabulani.
- JabulaniU famba njana namuntlha?How are you doing today?
- YavukiNdzi pfukile, khensale!I am well, it has been a while!
