sanibonani
Zulu
Zulu phrasebook
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Pronunciation
Interjection
sanibonani (to multiple people, to one person sawubona)
Usage notes
The plural form sanibonani is used to greet multiple people, or to respectfully greet an elder or stranger. A more familiar form for a single person is sawubona.