斯威士语(siSwati)是一种属于班图语支的南部非洲语言,主要在斯威士兰和南非的普马兰加省(特别是原卡恩格瓦尼地区)的学校中教授。斯威士语的母语使用者约300万,主要为斯威士兰和南非的斯威士人。斯威士语与英语同为斯威士兰的官方语言,也是南非的11种官方语言之一。
斯威士语的母语使用者通常称其为Swati,而在英语、祖鲁语、南恩德贝莱语、北恩德贝莱语和科萨语等语言中,则称其为Swazi。斯威士语与特克拉(Tekela)语支中的其他语言最为接近,如富西语和北特兰斯瓦尔(Sumayela)恩德贝莱语,但与尊达(Zunda)语支的祖鲁语、南恩德贝莱语、北恩德贝莱语和科萨语等语言也较接近。
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斯威士语(siSwati,[siswatʼi])在非洲南部的使用者约300万,主要为斯威士兰和南非的斯威士人。
日常生活用语
英语斯威士语WelcomeWamukelekile (sg) Nemukelekile (pl)Hello (General greeting)Sawubona (sg -Do you see me?) Sanibonani (pl -Do you see me all?) Yebo (reply = yes)Hello(on phone)-How are you?Unjani? (sg) Ninjani? (pl)Reply to 'How are you?'Ngikhona, wena ke? (sg) Sikhona, nine ke? (pl) Ngiyaphila, wena ke? (sg) Siyaphila, nine ke? (pl)Long time no see-What's your name?Ngubani ligama lakho?My name is ...Ligama lami ngu ...Where are you from?-I'm from ...-Pleased to meet youNgiyajabula kukwatiGood morning (Morning greeting)Kusile sihlobo samiGood afternoon (Afternoon greeting)-Good evening (Evening greeting)Lishonile sihlobo samiGood nightBusuku lobuhle Ulalekahle (sg) Nilalekahle (pl)Goodbye (Parting phrases)Sala kahle (sg -stay well) Salani kahle (pl) Hamba kahle (sg -go well)Good luck!Inhlanhla lenhle!Cheers! Good Health! (Toasts used when drinking)-Have a nice day-Bon appetit / Have a nice meal-Bon voyage / Have a good journeyUbe neluhambo loluphephile! (sg) Nibe neluhambo loluphephile! (pl)YesYeboNoCha ChakeMaybe-I don't knowAngatiI understand-I don't understandAngivaPlease speak more slowlyShano kancane, ngiyacelaPlease say that againNgicela uphindzePlease write it down-Do you speak English?Uyasati yini singisi?Do you speakSwazi?Uyasati yini siSwati?Yes, a little (reply to 'Do you speak ...?')-Speak to me inSwazi-How do you say ... inSwazi?-Excuse meNgicela uphindze angikeva LucoloHow much is this?Kubita malini loku? Malini?SorryNgiyacolisa NcesiPleaseNgiyacelaThank youNgiyabonga Ngiyabonga kakhuluReply to thank youWamukelekileWhere's the toilet?Iphi indlu lencane? Ungakuphi umthoyi?This gentleman will pay for everything-This lady will pay for everything-Would you like to dance with me?-I miss you-I love youNgiyakutsandzaGet well soon-Go away!-Leave me alone!Ngiyekele!Help!Ngicela lusito!Fire!-Stop!Vimbani!Call the police!-Christmas and New Year greetingsKhisimusi lomuhle Jaboolani Unyaka LomushaEaster greetings-Birthday greetingsLusuku lwekutalwa loluhleOne language is never enough-My hovercraft is full of eelsWhy this phrase?-