tsamaya hantle
The English phrase 'have a safe trip' is translated into Sesotho as tsamaya hantle.
tsamaya hantle is the standard idiomatic way to say 'have a safe trip' or 'safe travels' when someone is departing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb tsamaya (to travel/walk/go) and the adverb hantle (well/goodly).
When do people say it?
When someone says tsamaya hantle to you, a common response is kea leboha (I thank you).
Did you know?
- While tsamaya hantle is used by the person staying, the person leaving often responds with salang hantle, which literally tells those remaining to 'stay well'.
- The word hantle comes from the root -ntle, which is the same root used to describe a person or object as 'beautiful'.
- The word hantle is used so frequently in everyday conversation that it can act as a simple 'okay' or 'fine' to acknowledge information.
Examples in context
- Tsamaya hantle, ntat'a ka.Have a safe trip, my father.
- Tsamaya hantle le metsoalle ea hau.Have a safe trip with your friends.
Example conversation
Masego is saying goodbye to Teboho at the bus station.
- MasegoTeboho, tsamaya hantle.Teboho, have a safe trip.
- TebohoKea leboha, Masego.Thank you, Masego.
- MasegoKe u utloe ka ha u fihla.Let me hear from you when you arrive.
- TebohoKe tla u letsetsa.I will call you.
