sawubona

Zulu

Zulu phrasebook

This entry is part of the phrasebook project, which presents criteria for inclusion based on utility, simplicity and commonness. For other Zulu entries on this topic, see Greetings.

Etymology

Contraction of siyakubona (“we see you”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /sawuɓóːna/

Interjection

sawubona (to one person, to multiple people sanibonani)

1. hello
2. good day (good morning, good afternoon, good evening)

Usage notes

The singular form sawubona is used to greet a single person and can be used anytime of the day. You can use sawubona to greet people you know and also people that you do not know. For multiple people, sanibonani is used.