How to Say “I Am Good” in Tsonga

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Ndzi kona
The English phrase "I am good" is translated into Tsonga as Ndzi kona.
Ndzi kona is a response used to say that you are doing well when someone asks how you are.

Did you know?

  • While it translates to 'I am good', the phrase Ndzi kona literally means 'I am present' or 'I am here'.
  • If you respond with only Ndzi kona and do not ask a follow-up question about the other person, you might accidentally signal that you are actually feeling sick or upset.
  • In many Tsonga-speaking communities, the response to a greeting is often followed by asking about the other person's family or health immediately to show respect.

Examples in context

  • Ndzi kona.
    I am good.
  • Xana u kona? Ndzi kona.
    Are you good? I am good.

Example conversation

Two friends meet on a street.

  1. Nhlahleli

    Kunjana, Hlongwane?
    How are you, Hlongwane?
  2. Hlongwane

    Ndzi kona, Nhlahleli. Wena?
    I am good, Nhlahleli. And you?
  3. Nhlahleli

    Na mina ndzi kona.
    I am also good.
  4. Hlongwane

    Swa tsakisa swinene.
    That is very pleasing.
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