khuluma nami
In Zulu, "talk to me" is said as khuluma nami.
This phrase is used to request that someone speaks with the speaker or tells them something.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Kwazulu-Natal, the variation Khuluma nami is used to mean "talk to me".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase khuluma nami is in the imperative mood, which is used to issue a command or make a request.
Did you know?
- The term ukukhuluma is used in Zulu legal and traditional contexts to describe the formal process of mediation and conflict resolution.
- The verb root khuluma is versatile enough to be used when describing the sounds made by animals or the noises of nature.
- Because Zulu is a tonal language, the melodic rise and fall of your voice when saying khuluma nami can transform a friendly invitation into a sharp demand.
Examples in context
- Khuluma nami mayelana nalo msebenzi.Talk to me about this job.
- Noma yini, khuluma nami.No matter what, talk to me.
Example conversation
Nomalusa notices Sipho is upset and wants to help.
- NomalusaSipho, khuluma nami.Sipho, talk to me.
- SiphoAngazi ukuthi ngithini.I don't know what to say.
- NomalusaYikuphi inkinga yakho?What is your problem?
- SiphoNgizokutshela zakithi maduze.I will tell you shortly.
