Growing up, IsiMpondo was more than a language. It was the heartbeat of our home. The laughter, the wisdom, the stories. It all came alive.
It’s not just words; it’s a connection, a sense of belonging that wraps around you like a warm hug. I invite you to learn IsiMpondo and experience that connection for yourself.
Ready to take the first step? Let’s dive in!
GREETINGS IN ISIMPONDO
| English | IsiMpondo |
|---|---|
| Greetings | Ukubulisa |
| Good morning | Molweni ekuseni |
| Good evening | Molweni ngojwaca |
| Good afternoon | Molweni emini |
| How are you | Kunjani |
| How are you today | Unjani namhlanje |
| I am fine | Ndiphilile |
| Have a good day | Ube nemini emandi |
| I am doing great | Ndikho |
| Hi/Hello | Molo |
| Nice to meet you | Kumandi ukugagana nawe |
| See you soon | Ndokubona ngoku |
| See you later | Ndokubona ngelikade |
LOVE WORDS IN ISIMPONDO
| English | IsiMpondo |
|---|---|
| Love language | Uthando |
| I love you | Ndiyakuthanda |
| I miss you | Ndiyakukhanuka |
| I love you so much | Ndikuthanda ukufa |
| I want to see you | Ndifuna ukuku ntunyela |
| I love you with my heart | Ndikuthanda ngenhliziyo yamu |
| I love you too | Ndiyakuthanda namu |
| I like you | Undicacelwe |
| You are beautiful | Umhle |
| You look beautiful | Untunyeleka umhle |
| My love | Sponono samu |
| My beautiful wife | Umkamu omhle |
| I miss you so much, darling | Ndiyakukhanuka nyoko |
| I need you | Ndiyakukhanuga |
| You will miss me | Uzondikhanuka |
| Goodbye, my love | Bhayibhayi sponono samu |
| See you tomorrow | Ndokubona kusasa |
| I will marry you | Ndoku zeka |
| I want some space | Awundi phumze |
| I need your love | Ndifuna uthando lakho |
| You are mine | Ungo wamu |
DIRECTIONS IN ISIMPONDO
| English | IsiMpondo |
|---|---|
| Directions | Dalektha |
| Where are you? | Undawuni |
| Where did you go? | Uyengaphi |
| Where do you live? | Uhlala ndawun |
COMMON QUESTIONS IN A CONVERSATION IN ISIMPONDO
| English | IsiMpondo |
|---|---|
| How much? | Iyimalini? |
| How are you feeling? | Uziva kanjani? |
| How have you been? | Kanjani boyephi? |
| What is your name? | Unguba igama? |
| What are you doing? | Wenza nto ngo? |
| What are you cooking? | Upheka nto? |
| Are you okay, dear? | Ikhona inxaki nyoko? |
| When are you coming? | Ubuya nini? |
| How was your night/day? | Ulale kanjani? |
| How is your family? | Banjani konu umndeni? |
| How are you doing? | Wenza nto? |
| How was your day? | Zoyinjani iminakho? |
| What is wrong? | Yinto inxaki? |
| What do you mean? | Utsho nto? |
| How’s the weather over there? | Linjani izulu phaya? |
| Have you gone to church? | Ukuye ecaweni? |
| What is this? | Yinto le? |
| What is going on? | Kwenzeka nto ngo? |
| Are you listening? | Uyeva? |
| Have you heard? | Uvile? |
| Can I go home? | Ndingaya phayikhaya? |
| Can I ask something? | Ndinga buza? |
| How is everything? | Into zonke zinjani? |
| What is your cellphone number? | Ithini inombolo yeselula sakho? |
EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS IN ISIMPONDO
| English | IsiMpondo |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Hephi besidideyi |
| Thank you | Ndiyabonga |
| You are welcome | Wamkelekile |
| Me too! | Namu! |
| God bless you | Uthixo akubusise |
| May God protect you | Ngathi uthixo angaku khusela |
| She is happy | Uyagcoya |
| Please help me | Ndicela undicede |
| I don't know | Andazi |
| I will come tomorrow | Ndobuya kusasa |
| Come here | Awuza |
| Feel at home | Zive konu |
| Be blessed | Busiseka |
| I am coming soon | Ndiyabuya ngoku |
| Excuse me | Intoni/Andiva |
| Leave me alone | Gwedede kumi |
| It is okay | Akunanto |
| I am going home | Ndiya phayikhya |
| I don't want | Ndiyala |
| Love is a beautiful thing | Uthando yinto enhle |
| Let me try | Awuthi ndive |
| Welcome home | Wamkelekile konu |
| I reached home safely | Ndifike kahle ekhay ndingenanto |
| God is good | Uthixo mhle |
| I don't understand | Andiqondi kahle |
| We are happy to see you | Siya gcoya ukukubona |
| I have it | Ndinayo |
| Rest in peace | Lala ngoxolo |
| I don't have money | Andina mali |
| I am done | Ndi gqibile |
| I am going to the shop | Ndiya esitolo |
| Happy new year | Nyaka omtsha |
| Bad manners | Ukupecuka |
| Stop using your phone | Suku sebenzisa iselula |
| I need a favor, please | Ndicela inceba |
| Haven't seen you for ages | Ndaku tshubela nini |
| Great to see you again | Numandi ukuku bona/ntunyela futhi |
| I really appreciate it | Ndiyayi gcoyela |
| You made my day | Uyigcoyisile imini yamu |
| No problem | Akunanto |
| We are hiring | Siya qatsha |
Mastering a language is all about consistency. Learn five new IsiMpondo words daily from the IsiMpondo dictionary and watch your skills grow, one word at a time!
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