sala kahle
The English phrase 'goodbye' is translated into Zulu as sala kahle.
This phrase is used to say farewell.
Meaning: farewell (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, sala kahle means 'stay well'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say goodbye to more than one person or to show respect to an elder, use the plural form salani kahle.
Did you know?
- When you are the one leaving, you do not use sala kahle, but instead say hamba kahle, which means 'go well'.
- The plural form salani kahle is not just for multiple people, but is also required to show respect to a single person of higher status.
- The word kahle can also mean 'well', 'good' or 'slowly', depending on the context of your sentence.
Examples in context
- Sala kahle, mngane wami.Goodbye, my friend.
- Ngiyabonga, sala kahle.Thank you, goodbye.
Example conversation
Sipho is leaving Nomalusa's house after a visit.
- SiphoNgiyabonga ngosizakala, Nomalusa.Thank you for the help, Nomalusa.
- NomalusaKumnandi, Sipho. Hamba kahle.It was a pleasure, Sipho. Go well.
- SiphoSiyabonga, sala kahle.Thank you, goodbye.
- NomalusaHamba kahle!Go well!
