umuntu — person — Umuntu uyahamba. — The person is walking.

abantu — people — Abantu bayasebenza. — People are working.

indoda — man — Indoda iyagijima. — The man is running.

owesifazane — woman — Owesifazane uyahleka. — The woman is laughing.

umfana — boy — Umfana uyadlala. — The boy is playing.

intombazane — girl — Intombazane iyafunda. — The girl is studying.

ingane — child — Ingane ilele. — The child is sleeping.

umntwana — child — Umntwana uyakhula. — The child is growing.

umama — mother — Umama uyapheka. — Mother is cooking.

ubaba — father — Ubaba uyasebenza. — Father is working.

umzali — parent — Umzali uyasiza. — The parent helps.

umfowethu — my brother — Umfowethu uyafunda. — My brother is studying.

udadewethu — my sister — Udadewethu uyacula. — My sister is singing.

umfowabo — his brother — Umfowabo uyagijima. — His brother is running.

udadewabo — his sister — Udadewabo uyapheka. — His sister is cooking.

umndeni — family — Umndeni wami mkhulu. — My family is big.

umngane — friend — Umngane wami ulapha. — My friend is here.

umakhelwane — neighbor — Umakhelwane uyafika. — The neighbor is arriving.

uthisha — teacher — Uthisha uyafundisa. — The teacher teaches.

umfundi — student — Umfundi ufunda incwadi. — The student reads a book.

udokotela — doctor — Udokotela usebenza esibhedlela. — The doctor works at the hospital.

umhlengikazi — nurse — Umhlengikazi usiza isiguli. — The nurse helps the patient.

iphoyisa — police officer — Iphoyisa limi lapho. — The police officer is standing there.

umshayeli — driver — Umshayeli ushayela imoto. — The driver drives a car.

umlimi — farmer — Umlimi usebenza ensimini. — The farmer works in the field.

umphathi — manager — Umphathi ukhuluma nabasebenzi. — The manager talks to the workers.

umsebenzi — worker/job — Umsebenzi uqala ekuseni. — The work starts in the morning.

isisebenzi — employee — Isisebenzi siyasebenza. — The employee is working.

inkosi — king — Inkosi ikhuluma nabantu. — The king speaks to the people.

indlovukazi — queen — Indlovukazi ihlala esigodlweni. — The queen lives in the palace.

ikhaya — home — Ngisekhaya. — I am at home.

indlu — house — Indlu inkulu. — The house is big.

igumbi — room — Igumbi lihlanzekile. — The room is clean.

ikhishi — kitchen — Umama usekhishini. — Mother is in the kitchen.

igumbi lokulala — bedroom — Ngisegumbini lokulala. — I am in the bedroom.

indlu yokugezela — bathroom — Indlu yokugezela ihlanzekile. — The bathroom is clean.

umnyango — door — Vala umnyango. — Close the door.

ifasitela — window — Ifasitela livulekile. — The window is open.

uphahla — roof — Uphahla luyavuza. — The roof is leaking.

udonga — wall — Udonga lumhlophe. — The wall is white.

phansi — floor/down — Incwadi iphansi. — The book is on the floor.

itafula — table — Incwadi isetafuleni. — The book is on the table.

isihlalo — chair — Hlala esihlalweni. — Sit on the chair.

umbhede — bed — Ingane isembhedeni. — The child is in bed.

ikhabethe — cupboard — Izinkomishi zisekhabetheni. — The cups are in the cupboard.

isibuko — mirror — Ngibuka esibukweni. — I look in the mirror.

isibani — lamp/light — Khanyisa isibani. — Turn on the light.

ukhiye — key — Ngilahlekelwe ukhiye. — I lost the key.

ingadi — garden — Izingane zidlala engadini. — The children play in the garden.

igceke — yard — Inja isegcekeni. — The dog is in the yard.

amanzi — water — Ngiphuza amanzi. — I drink water.

ukudla — food — Ukudla kumnandi. — The food is delicious.

isinkwa — bread — Ngidla isinkwa. — I eat bread.

irayisi — rice — Sidla irayisi. — We eat rice.

inyama — meat — Ngithanda inyama. — I like meat.

inkukhu — chicken — Inkukhu iyaphekwa. — The chicken is being cooked.

inhlanzi — fish — Inhlanzi isemanzini. — The fish is in the water.

iqanda — egg — Ngidla iqanda. — I eat an egg.

ubisi — milk — Ingane iphuza ubisi. — The child drinks milk.

ushizi — cheese — Ngithanda ushizi. — I like cheese.

ibhotela — butter — Faka ibhotela esinkweni. — Put butter on the bread.

ushukela — sugar — Ngifaka ushukela etiyeni. — I put sugar in the tea.

usawoti — salt — Faka usawoti. — Add salt.

itiye — tea — Ngiphuza itiye. — I drink tea.

ikhofi — coffee — Ubaba uphuza ikhofi. — Father drinks coffee.

ijusi — juice — Izingane ziphuza ijusi. — The children drink juice.

iwayini — wine — Baphuza iwayini. — They drink wine.

ubhiya — beer — Uphuza ubhiya. — He drinks beer.

i-apula — apple — Ngidla i-apula. — I eat an apple.

ibhanana — banana — Ngithenga ibhanana. — I buy a banana.

iwolintshi — orange — Iwollintshi limnandi. — The orange is tasty.

amagilebhisi — grapes — Ngithanda amagilebhisi. — I like grapes.

ulamula — lemon — Ulamula umuncu. — The lemon is sour.

utamatisi — tomato — Utamatisi ubomvu. — The tomato is red.

amazambane — potatoes — Sipheka amazambane. — We cook potatoes.

isanqante — carrot — Isanqante siwolintshi. — The carrot is orange.

u-anyanisi — onion — Sika u-anyanisi. — Cut the onion.

ubhontshisi — beans — Sidla ubhontshisi. — We eat beans.

isipinashi — spinach — Umama upheka isipinashi. — Mother cooks spinach.

ikhekhe — cake — Ikhekhe limnandi. — The cake is delicious.

ukudla kwasekuseni — breakfast — Ngidla ukudla kwasekuseni. — I eat breakfast.

isidlo sasemini — lunch — Sidla isidlo sasemini. — We eat lunch.

isidlo sakusihlwa — dinner — Umndeni udla isidlo sakusihlwa. — The family eats dinner.

ipuleti — plate — Ipuleti lisetafuleni. — The plate is on the table.

inkomishi — cup — Inkomishi igcwele. — The cup is full.

ingilazi — glass — Ngiphula ingilazi. — I break the glass.

isipuni — spoon — Sebenzisa isipuni. — Use a spoon.

imfoloko — fork — Imfoloko isetafuleni. — The fork is on the table.

ummese — knife — Ummese ubukhali. — The knife is sharp.

ibhodwe — pot — Ibhodwe lisitofini. — The pot is on the stove.

ilanga — sun/day — Ilanga liyakhanya. — The sun is shining.

inyanga — month/moon — Inyanga iyakhanya. — The moon is shining.

isibhakabhaka — sky — Isibhakabhaka siluhlaza. — The sky is blue.

inkanyezi — star — Inkanyezi iyakhanya. — The star is shining.

ifu — cloud — Ifu limnyama. — The cloud is dark.

imvula — rain — Imvula iyana. — It is raining.

iqhwa — snow/ice — Iqhwa liyancibilika. — The ice is melting.

umoya — wind/air — Umoya uyavunguza. — The wind is blowing.

ukushisa — heat — Ukushisa kukhulu. — The heat is intense.

amakhaza — cold — Amakhaza anamandla. — The cold is strong.

intwasahlobo — spring — Intwasahlobo ifikile. — Spring has arrived.

ihlobo — summer — Ihlobo liyashisa. — Summer is hot.

ikwindla — autumn — Amaqabunga awa ekwindla. — Leaves fall in autumn.

ubusika — winter — Ubusika buyabanda. — Winter is cold.

ekuseni — morning — Ngivuka ekuseni. — I wake up in the morning.

emini — daytime/noon — Sisebenza emini. — We work during the day.

ntambama — afternoon — Ngizobuya ntambama. — I will return in the afternoon.

kusihlwa — evening — Sihamba kusihlwa. — We leave in the evening.

ebusuku — at night — Ngilala ebusuku. — I sleep at night.

namuhla — today — Ngisebenza namuhla. — I am working today.

izolo — yesterday — Ngimbone izolo. — I saw him yesterday.

kusasa — tomorrow — Ngizohamba kusasa. — I will leave tomorrow.

manje — now — Ngifunda manje. — I am studying now.

kamuva — later — Ngizokushayela kamuva. — I will call you later.

ngaphambi — before — Fika ngaphambi kwesikhathi. — Arrive before the time.

ngemuva — after/behind — Uza ngemuva kwami. — He comes after me.

njalo — always — Uhlala ejabule njalo. — He is always happy.

kaningi — often — Ngivakasha kaningi. — I travel often.

kwesinye isikhathi — sometimes — Kwesinye isikhathi ngiyagijima. — Sometimes I run.

akaze — never — Akaze afike sekwephuzile. — He never arrives late.

unyaka — year — Unyaka uqala ngoJanuwari. — The year begins in January.

isonto — week — Isonto linezinsuku eziyisikhombisa. — A week has seven days.

usuku — day — Usuku lude. — The day is long.

ihora — hour — Linda ihora elilodwa. — Wait one hour.

umzuzu — minute — Linda umzuzu. — Wait a minute.

isekhondi — second — Linda isekhondi. — Wait a second.

isikhathi — time — Anginaso isikhathi. — I don't have time.

ukuqala — beginning — Ukuqala kwakunzima. — The beginning was difficult.

ukuphela — end — Siseduze nokuphela. — We are near the end.

phakade — forever — Ngizokuthanda phakade. — I will love you forever.

ikhanda — head — Ikhanda lami libuhlungu. — My head hurts.

ubuso — face — Ubuso bakhe buhle. — His face is beautiful.

iso — eye — Iso lami libuhlungu. — My eye hurts.

indlebe — ear — Indlebe yami iyakhala. — My ear hurts.

ikhala — nose — Ikhala lakhe lincane. — Her nose is small.

umlomo — mouth — Vala umlomo. — Close your mouth.

izinyo — tooth — Izinyo lami libuhlungu. — My tooth hurts.

ulimi — tongue/language — Ulimi lwakhe lude. — His tongue is long.

intamo — neck — Intamo yami ibuhlungu. — My neck hurts.

ihlombe — shoulder — Ihlombe lami libuhlungu. — My shoulder hurts.

ingalo — arm — Ingalo yakhe inamandla. — His arm is strong.

isandla — hand — Geza izandla zakho. — Wash your hands.

umunwe — finger — Umunwe wami ulimale. — My finger is injured.

isifuba — chest — Isifuba sami sibuhlungu. — My chest hurts.

isisu — stomach — Isisu sami sibuhlungu. — My stomach hurts.

umhlane — back — Umhlane wami ubuhlungu. — My back hurts.

umlenze — leg — Umlenze wakhe unamandla. — His leg is strong.

idolo — knee — Idolo lami libuhlungu. — My knee hurts.

unyawo — foot — Unyawo lwami lubuhlungu. — My foot hurts.

isikhumba — skin — Isikhumba sakhe sithambile. — Her skin is soft.

igazi — blood — Igazi liyageleza. — Blood is flowing.

ithambo — bone — Ithambo liphukile. — The bone is broken.

inhliziyo — heart — Inhliziyo yami ishaya ngokushesha. — My heart beats quickly.

ubuchopho — brain — Ubuchopho bulawula umzimba. — The brain controls the body.

impilo — health/life — Impilo ibalulekile. — Health is important.

ukugula — illness — Ukugula kuyakhathaza. — Illness is tiring.

umuthi — medicine/tree — Udokotela unginike umuthi. — The doctor gave me medicine.

isibhedlela — hospital — Isibhedlela siseduze. — The hospital is nearby.

umuthi wokwelapha — medicine — Ngiphuza umuthi. — I take medicine.

ubuhlungu — pain — Ubuhlungu bukhulu. — The pain is severe.

ukudla — eat — Ngiyadla. — I am eating.

ukuphuza — drink — Ngiyaphuza. — I am drinking.

ukupheka — cook — Umama uyapheka. — Mother is cooking.

ukugeza — wash/bathe — Ngiyageza. — I am washing.

ukulala — sleep — Ingane iyalala. — The child is sleeping.

ukuvuka — wake up — Ngiyavuka ekuseni. — I wake up in the morning.

ukuhlala — sit/live/stay — Ngihlala lapha. — I live here.

ukuma — stand — Yima lapha. — Stand here.

ukuhamba — walk/go — Ngiyahamba. — I am going.

ukugijima — run — Umfana uyagijima. — The boy is running.

ukuhamba ngezinyawo — walk — Sihamba ngezinyawo. — We walk.

ukushayela — drive — Ubaba ushayela imoto. — Father drives a car.

ukugibela — ride/climb — Ngigibela ibhasi. — I ride the bus.

ukundiza — fly — Inyoni iyandiza. — The bird is flying.

ukubhukuda — swim — Ngiyabhukuda. — I am swimming.

ukugxuma — jump — Ingane iyagxuma. — The child is jumping.

ukuwela — cross/fall — Siwela umgwaqo. — We cross the road.

ukubuyela — return — Ngibuyela ekhaya. — I return home.

ukufika — arrive — Ufika kusasa. — He arrives tomorrow.

ukusuka — leave/from — Suka lapha. — Leave here.

ukubona — see — Ngiyambona. — I see him.

ukubuka — look/watch — Ngibuka ithelevishini. — I watch television.

ukuzwa — hear/feel — Ngiyakuzwa. — I hear you.

ukulalela — listen — Lalela uthisha. — Listen to the teacher.

ukukhuluma — speak — Ngikhuluma isiZulu. — I speak Zulu.

ukusho — say — Uthini? — What do you say?

ukubuza — ask — Ngibuza umbuzo. — I ask a question.

ukuphendula — answer — Uyaphendula. — He answers.

ukufunda — read/study — Ngifunda incwadi. — I read a book.

ukubhala — write — Ngibhala incwadi. — I write a letter.

ukudweba — draw — Ingane iyadweba. — The child draws.

ukucula — sing — Siyacula. — We sing.

ukudansa — dance — Bayadansa. — They dance.

ukuhleka — laugh — Uyahleka. — She laughs.

ukukhala — cry — Ingane iyakhala. — The child cries.

ukumamatheka — smile — Uyamamatheka. — She smiles.

ukucabanga — think — Ngiyacabanga. — I am thinking.

ukwazi — know/can — Ngiyakwazi lokho. — I know that.

ukuqonda — understand — Ngiyakuqonda. — I understand you.

ukukhumbula — remember/miss — Ngiyakukhumbula. — I miss you.

ukukhohlwa — forget — Ngikhohliwe igama. — I forgot the name.

ukufundisa — teach — Uthisha uyafundisa. — The teacher teaches.

ukufunda — learn/study — Ngifunda isiZulu. — I am learning Zulu.

ukusebenza — work — Ngisebenza lapha. — I work here.

ukudlala — play — Izingane ziyadlala. — The children play.

ukusiza — help — Ngiyakusiza. — I help you.

ukusebenzisa — use — Sebenzisa ipeni. — Use a pen.

ukwakha — build — Bakha indlu. — They build a house.

ukulungisa — fix/repair — Ngilungisa imoto. — I repair the car.

ukuvula — open/turn on — Vula umnyango. — Open the door.

ukuvala — close/turn off — Vala ifasitela. — Close the window.

ukuthatha — take — Thatha incwadi. — Take the book.

ukunika — give — Nginike amanzi. — Give me water.

ukuthola — get/find — Ngithola umsebenzi. — I get a job.

ukulahlekelwa — lose — Ngilahlekelwe ukhiye. — I lost the key.

ukuthenga — buy — Ngithenga isinkwa. — I buy bread.

ukuthengisa — sell — Uthengisa imoto. — He sells the car.

ukukhokha — pay — Ngikhokha imali. — I pay money.

ukubiza — call/cost — Ngizokubiza kusasa. — I will call you tomorrow.

ukuthumela — send — Ngithumela incwadi. — I send a letter.

ukwamukela — accept/welcome — Siyakwamukela. — We welcome you.

ukwenqaba — refuse — Uyala ukungisiza. — He refuses to help me.

ukuvuma — agree/admit — Ngiyavuma. — I agree.

ukuzama — try — Ngiyazama ukufunda. — I try to learn.

ukufuna — want/look for — Ngifuna amanzi. — I want water.

ukudinga — need — Ngidinga usizo. — I need help.

ukuthanda — like/love — Ngiyakuthanda. — I love you.

ukuzonda — hate — Angiyithandi inyama. — I don't like meat.

ukukhetha — choose — Khetha eyodwa. — Choose one.

ukuthanda — love/like — Ngithanda ukufunda. — I like reading.

ukwesaba — fear — Ngiyesaba izinja. — I fear dogs.

ukwethemba — trust — Ngiyakwethemba. — I trust you.

ukukholelwa — believe — Ngiyakukholwa. — I believe you.

ukuthemba — hope — Ngithemba ukuthi uzofika. — I hope you will come.

ukujabula — be happy — Ngiyajabula. — I am happy.

ukudabuka — be sad — Uyadabuka. — He is sad.

ukucasuka — become angry — Umama uyacasuka. — Mother gets angry.

ukuthukuthela — be angry — Uthukuthele kakhulu. — He is very angry.

ukukhathazeka — worry — Ungakhathazeki. — Don't worry.

ukuphumula — rest — Ngiyaphumula. — I am resting.

ukuhle — be good — Kuhle kakhulu. — It is very good.

ukubi — be bad — Lokhu kubi. — This is bad.

ukuba — be — Ngiyindoda. — I am a man.

ukuba khona — exist/be present — Kukhona incwadi. — There is a book.

ukuba khona — be available — Amanzi akhona. — There is water.

ukuba — become — Ufuna ukuba udokotela. — He wants to become a doctor.

ukuhlala — remain — Hlala lapha. — Stay here.

ukubonakala — appear — Kubukeka kulula. — It looks easy.

ukwenzeka — happen — Kwenzekani? — What is happening?

ukuphumelela — succeed/pass — Ngiphumelele esivivinyweni. — I passed the test.

ukwehluleka — fail — Uhlulekile ukuhlolwa. — He failed the exam.

ukukhula — grow — Ingane iyakhula. — The child is growing.

ukufa — die — Isitshalo sifile. — The plant has died.

ukuzalwa — be born — Wazalwa eThekwini. — He was born in Durban.

ukushada — marry — Bashada ngonyaka odlule. — They married last year.

ukuhlukanisa — separate/divorce — Bahlukana ngonyaka odlule. — They separated last year.

ukuzalwa — birth — Usuku lokuzalwa luseduze. — The birthday is near.

ukugubha — celebrate — Sigubha usuku lokuzalwa. — We celebrate a birthday.

ukuhlangana — meet — Sihlangana kusasa. — We meet tomorrow.

ukuvakashela — visit — Ngivakashela umngane. — I visit a friend.

isikole — school — Isikole sivaliwe. — The school is closed.

ikilasi — class — Ikilasi likhulu. — The class is large.

incwadi — book/letter — Ngifunda incwadi. — I read a book.

iphepha — paper — Iphepha limhlophe. — The paper is white.

ipeni — pen — Nginepeni. — I have a pen.

ipensela — pencil — Ngibhala ngepensela. — I write with a pencil.

irula — ruler — Irula lisetafuleni. — The ruler is on the table.

isikhwama — bag — Isikhwama sami sisindayo. — My bag is heavy.

ibhodi — board — Uthisha ubhala ebhodini. — The teacher writes on the board.

isifundo — lesson — Isifundo sinzima. — The lesson is difficult.

umbuzo — question — Nginombuzo. — I have a question.

impendulo — answer — Impendulo ilungile. — The answer is correct.

isivivinyo — test — Sibhala isivivinyo. — We write a test.

umsebenzi wesikole — homework — Ngenza umsebenzi wesikole. — I do homework.

ulwazi — knowledge — Ulwazi lubalulekile. — Knowledge is important.

ulimi — language — IsiZulu ulimi. — Zulu is a language.

igama — name/word — Ubani igama lakho? — What is your name?

umusho — sentence — Lo musho mfushane. — This sentence is short.

uhlamvu — letter — Leli yihlamvu elikhulu. — This is a large letter.

inombolo — number — Lena inombolo yami. — This is my number.

umsebenzi — work — Umsebenzi wami unzima. — My work is difficult.

ihhovisi — office — Ngisehhovisi. — I am in the office.

inkampani — company — Inkampani inkulu. — The company is large.

ibhizinisi — business — Ibhizinisi liyakhula. — The business is growing.

imboni — factory — Usebenza efektri. — He works at the factory.

imenenja — manager — Imenenja isemhlanganweni. — The manager is in a meeting.

umhlangano — meeting — Umhlangano uqala manje. — The meeting starts now.

iholo — salary — Iholo lami lanele. — My salary is sufficient.

imali — money — Ngidinga imali. — I need money.

ibhange — bank — Ibhange livuliwe. — The bank is open.

i-akhawunti — account — Ngine-akhawunti ebhange. — I have a bank account.

ikhadi — card — Ngisebenzisa ikhadi. — I use a card.

intengo — price — Intengo iphezulu. — The price is high.

isitolo — shop/store — Isitolo sivuliwe. — The shop is open.

imakethe — market — Siya emakethe. — We are going to the market.

umkhiqizo — product — Lo mkhiqizo muhle. — This product is good.

ikhasimende — customer — Ikhasimende liyalinda. — The customer is waiting.

imali — cash/money — Anginayo imali. — I don't have money.

intela — tax — Sikhokha intela. — We pay tax.

isivumelwano — agreement — Basayina isivumelwano. — They sign an agreement.

imoto — car — Imoto yami indala. — My car is old.

ibhasi — bus — Ibhasi lifikile. — The bus has arrived.

isitimela — train — Isitimela siyahamba. — The train is leaving.

indiza — airplane — Indiza iyandiza. — The airplane is flying.

umkhumbi — ship/boat — Umkhumbi usechwebeni. — The ship is in the harbor.

ibhayisikili — bicycle — Ngigibela ibhayisikili. — I ride a bicycle.

isithuthuthu — motorcycle — Ushayela isithuthuthu. — He rides a motorcycle.

itekisi — taxi — Sithatha itekisi. — We take a taxi.

isikhumulo sezindiza — airport — Isikhumulo sezindiza sikude. — The airport is far.

isiteshi — station — Isiteshi siseduze. — The station is nearby.

umgwaqo — road — Umgwaqo mude. — The road is long.

ibhuloho — bridge — Sihamba phezu kwebhuloho. — We walk over the bridge.

ithrafikhi — traffic — Ithrafikhi inzima. — The traffic is heavy.

uphethiloli — petrol/fuel — Imoto idinga uphethiloli. — The car needs fuel.

isondo — wheel — Isondo liphukile. — The wheel is broken.

injini — engine — Injini iyasebenza. — The engine is working.

isivinini — speed — Isivinini siphezulu. — The speed is high.

uhambo — journey/trip — Uhambo lude. — The journey is long.

ithikithi — ticket — Ngithenge ithikithi. — I bought a ticket.

ipasipoti — passport — Ngiphethe ipasipoti. — I have my passport.

idolobha — city — Idolobha likhulu. — The city is big.

idolobhana — town — Idolobhana lincane. — The town is small.

izwe — country — Izwe lethu lihle. — Our country is beautiful.

isifunda — region/district — Lesi sifunda sikhulu. — This region is large.

indawo — place — Le ndawo yinhle. — This place is beautiful.

lapha — here — Woza lapha. — Come here.

laphaya — there — Indlu laphaya. — The house is there.

phesheya — across/over there — Isitolo singphesheya. — The shop is across there.

eduze — near — Isikole siseduze. — The school is nearby.

kude — far — Isibhedlela sikude. — The hospital is far.

phakathi — inside/between — Incwadi iphakathi ebhokisini. — The book is inside the box.

ngaphandle — outside — Izingane zingaphandle. — The children are outside.

phezulu — above/up — Incwadi iphezulu. — The book is above.

phansi — below/down — Izicathulo ziphansi. — The shoes are down below.

phambi — in front — Umi phambi kwendlu. — He stands in front of the house.

ngemuva — behind — Imoto ingemuva kwendlu. — The car is behind the house.

eceleni — beside — Uhlala eceleni kwami. — He sits beside me.

kwesokudla — right — Jikela kwesokudla. — Turn right.

kwesobunxele — left — Jikela kwesobunxele. — Turn left.

enkabeni — in the center — Sisedolobheni enkabeni. — We are in the city center.

ulwandle — sea/ocean — Ulwandle lukhulu. — The ocean is vast.

umfula — river — Umfula uyageleza. — The river flows.

ichibi — lake — Ichibi lihle. — The lake is beautiful.

intaba — mountain — Intaba iphakeme. — The mountain is high.

igquma — hill — Igquma lincane. — The hill is small.

ihlathi — forest — Ihlathi limnyama. — The forest is dark.

isihlahla — tree — Isihlahla sikhulu. — The tree is big.

imbali — flower — Imbali yinhle. — The flower is beautiful.

utshani — grass — Utshani buluhlaza. — The grass is green.

iqabunga — leaf — Iqabunga liwile. — The leaf has fallen.

impande — root — Impande isemhlabathini. — The root is in the soil.

umhlabathi — soil/ground — Umhlabathi umanzi. — The soil is wet.

itshe — stone — Itshe likhulu. — The stone is big.

isihlabathi — sand — Isihlabathi sishisa. — The sand is hot.

umlilo — fire — Umlilo uyavutha. — The fire is burning.

intuthu — smoke — Intuthu iyakhuphuka. — The smoke rises.

amanzi — water — Amanzi ahlanzekile. — The water is clean.

umthombo — spring/source — Umthombo unamanzi. — The spring has water.

umhlaba — earth/world — Umhlaba uyindilinga. — The earth is round.

imvelo — nature — Sithanda imvelo. — We love nature.

inja — dog — Inja iyagijima. — The dog is running.

ikati — cat — Ikati lilele. — The cat is sleeping.

ihhashi — horse — Ihhashi liyagijima. — The horse is running.

inkomo — cow — Inkomo idla utshani. — The cow eats grass.

imbuzi — goat — Imbuzi iyadla. — The goat is eating.

imvu — sheep — Imvu imhlophe. — The sheep is white.

ingulube — pig — Ingulube inkulu. — The pig is big.

inkukhu — chicken — Inkukhu ibeka iqanda. — The chicken lays an egg.

idada — duck — Idada libhukuda. — The duck swims.

inyoni — bird — Inyoni iyandiza. — The bird flies.

ukhozi — eagle — Ukhozi lundiza phezulu. — The eagle flies high.

ibhubesi — lion — Ibhubesi liyingozi. — The lion is dangerous.

ingwe — leopard — Ingwe iyashesha. — The leopard is fast.

indlovu — elephant — Indlovu inkulu. — The elephant is big.

ubhejane — rhinoceros — Ubhejane unamandla. — The rhinoceros is strong.

indlulamithi — giraffe — Indlulamithi inde. — The giraffe is tall.

inkawu — monkey — Inkawu iyagxuma. — The monkey jumps.

ingwenya — crocodile — Ingwenya isemfuleni. — The crocodile is in the river.

inyoka — snake — Inyoka iyakhasa. — The snake crawls.

ufudu — tortoise — Ufudu luhamba kancane. — The tortoise moves slowly.

impukane — fly — Impukane iyandiza. — The fly flies.

umiyane — mosquito — Umiyane uyaluma. — The mosquito bites.

inyosi — bee — Inyosi indiza phezu kwembali. — The bee flies over the flower.

uvemvane — butterfly — Uvemvane luhle. — The butterfly is beautiful.

isicabucabu — spider — Isicabucabu sisodongeni. — The spider is on the wall.

ibhungane — beetle — Ibhungane lihamba phansi. — The beetle walks on the ground.

intuthwane — ant — Intuthwane incane. — The ant is small.

imfene — baboon — Imfene iyagijima. — The baboon runs.

igundane — mouse — Igundane lincane. — The mouse is small.

igundane elikhulu — rat — Igundane elikhulu lisendlini. — The rat is in the house.

umbala — color — Lo mbala muhle. — This color is beautiful.

mhlophe — white — Indlu imhlophe. — The house is white.

mnyama — black/dark — Imoto imnyama. — The car is black.

bomvu — red — I-apula libomvu. — The apple is red.

luhlaza — green/blue — Utshani buluhlaza. — The grass is green.

phuzi — yellow — Imbali iphuzi. — The flower is yellow.

wolintshi — orange — Ihembe liwolintshi. — The shirt is orange.

nsundu — brown — Inja insundu. — The dog is brown.

mpunga — gray — Isibhakabhaka simpunga. — The sky is gray.

pinki — pink — Ingubo ipinki. — The dress is pink.

khulu — big/great — Indlu inkulu. — The house is big.

ncane — small — Inja incane. — The dog is small.

de — long/tall — Umgwaqo mude. — The road is long.

fushane — short — Indaba imfushane. — The story is short.

banzi — wide — Umgwaqo ubanzi. — The road is wide.

ncane — narrow/small — Indlela incane. — The path is narrow.

phezulu — high — Intaba iphezulu. — The mountain is high.

phansi — low — Isihlalo siphansi. — The chair is low.

sinda — heavy — Isikhwama siyasinda. — The bag is heavy.

lula — light/easy — Isikhwama silula. — The bag is light.

shesha — fast — Imoto iyashesha. — The car is fast.

kancane — slow/slowly — Hamba kancane. — Walk slowly.

lula — easy — Umbuzo ulula. — The question is easy.

nzima — difficult/heavy — Umsebenzi unzima. — The work is difficult.

amandla — strong/power — Unamandla. — He is strong.

buthakathaka — weak — Isilwane sibuthakathaka. — The animal is weak.

shisa — hot — Amanzi ayashisa. — The water is hot.

bandayo — cold — Amanzi ayabanda. — The water is cold.

fudumele — warm — Igumbi lifudumele. — The room is warm.

pholile — cool — Amanzi apholile. — The water is cool.

muhle — beautiful/good-looking — Umuntu muhle. — The person is beautiful.

mubi — ugly/bad-looking — Lesi sithombe sibi. — This picture is ugly.

masha — new — Imoto yintsha. — The car is new.

dala — old — Indlu indala. — The house is old.

hlanzekile — clean — Igumbi lihlanzekile. — The room is clean.

ngcolile — dirty — Izicathulo zingcolile. — The shoes are dirty.

omile — dry — Izingubo zomile. — The clothes are dry.

manzi — wet — Izingubo zimanzi. — The clothes are wet.

egcwele — full — Ingilazi igcwele. — The glass is full.

nalutho — empty/nothing — Ibhokisi alinalutho. — The box is empty.

vula — open — Umnyango uvulekile. — The door is open.

valekile — closed — Isitolo sivaliwe. — The shop is closed.

lungele — ready — Sikulungele. — We are ready.

matasa — busy — Ngimatasa namuhla. — I am busy today.

khululekile — free/comfortable — Ngikhululekile manje. — I am free now.

ephephile — safe — Indawo iphephile. — The place is safe.

ingozi — dangerous/danger — Umgwaqo uyingozi. — The road is dangerous.

qinile — hard/strong — Itafula liqinile. — The table is strong.

thambile — soft — Umbhede uthambile. — The bed is soft.

bukhali — sharp — Ummese ubukhali. — The knife is sharp.

mnandi — delicious/nice — Ukudla kumnandi. — The food is delicious.

munyu — bitter — Umuthi munyu. — The medicine is bitter.

mnandi — sweet/tasty — Ikhekhe limnandi. — The cake is sweet.

muncu — sour — Ulamula muncu. — The lemon is sour.

shubile — thick — Udonga lushubile. — The wall is thick.

mncane — thin — Iphepha lincane. — The paper is thin.

msindo — noisy/noise — Indawo inomsindo. — The place is noisy.

thule — quiet — Igumbi lithule. — The room is quiet.

cace — clear — Impendulo icacile. — The answer is clear.

kumnyama — dark — Ngaphandle kumnyama. — It is dark outside.

mina — I/me — Mina ngiyafunda. — I am studying.

wena — you — Wena uyasebenza. — You are working.

yena — he/she — Yena uyacula. — He/she is singing.

thina — we — Thina siyahamba. — We are going.

nina — you plural — Nina niyadlala. — You are playing.

bona — they — Bona bayasebenza. — They are working.

mina nawe — you and I — Mina nawe siyahamba. — You and I are going.

wonke — every/all — Wonke umuntu uyazi. — Everyone knows.

konke — everything — Ngikwazi konke. — I know everything.

lutho — nothing — Angiboni lutho. — I see nothing.

yami — my — Lena incwadi yami. — This is my book.

yakho — your — Lena imoto yakho. — This is your car.

yakhe — his/her — Lena indlu yakhe. — This is his/her house.

yethu — our — Leli ikhaya lethu. — This is our home.

yenu — your plural — Lena imoto yenu. — This is your car.

yabo — their — Lena indlu yabo. — This is their house.

wami — my — Umngane wami ulapha. — My friend is here.

wethu — our — Umndeni wethu mkhulu. — Our family is big.

umuntu wami — my person — Ungumuntu wami. — He/she is my person.

umngane wakho — your friend — Umngane wakho ufikile. — Your friend has arrived.

lena — this — Lena incwadi. — This is a book.

lokhu — this/this thing — Lokhu kuhle. — This is good.

leyo — that — Leyo yindlu. — That is a house.

lokho — that thing — Lokho akulungile. — That is not right.

lezi — these — Lezi yizincwadi. — These are books.

lezo — those — Lezo izimoto. — Those are cars.

lapho — where/there — Hlala lapho. — Stay there.

ngubani — who — Ngubani lo? — Who is this?

yini — what — Yini le? — What is this?

kuphi — where — Uhlala kuphi? — Where do you live?

nini — when — Uzofika nini? — When will you arrive?

kungani — why — Kungani uhamba? — Why are you leaving?

kanjani — how — Uphila kanjani? — How are you?

malini — how much — Kubiza malini? — How much does it cost?

mangaki — how many — Unezingane ezingaki? — How many children do you have?

yiphi — which — Iyiphi oyifunayo? — Which one do you want?

yikuphi — which — Yikuphi lokhu? — Which is this?

ngoba — because — Ngihamba ngoba ngikhathele. — I am leaving because I am tired.

kodwa — but — Ngiyafuna kodwa anginayo imali. — I want it but I don't have money.

futhi — and/also — Ngiyafunda futhi ngiyasebenza. — I study and I work.

noma — or — Ufuna itiye noma ikhofi? — Do you want tea or coffee?

uma — if/when — Uma uza, ngizojabula. — If you come, I will be happy.

ngakho — therefore/so — Ngikhathele, ngakho ngiyalala. — I am tired, so I am sleeping.

ngenkathi — while — Ngacula ngenkathi ngipheka. — I sang while cooking.

ngaphambi kokuba — before — Geza izandla ngaphambi kokuba udle. — Wash your hands before eating.

emva kokuba — after — Ngilala emva kokuba ngidle. — I sleep after eating.

ukuthi — that — Ngiyazi ukuthi ulapha. — I know that you are here.

uma kwenzeka — if it happens — Uma kwenzeka, ngizokusiza. — If it happens, I will help you.

ngisho noma — even if — Ngizohamba ngisho noma lina. — I will go even if it rains.

ngaphandle kokuthi — unless — Ngizohamba ngaphandle kokuthi ucele. — I will go unless you ask.

kunye — one — Nginenja eyodwa. — I have one dog.

kubili — two — Nginezincwadi ezimbili. — I have two books.

kuthathu — three — Nginezimoto ezintathu. — I have three cars.

kune — four — Kunabantu abane. — There are four people.

kuhlanu — five — Nginezandla ezinhlanu. — I have five hands.

yisithupha — six — Kunezingane eziyisithupha. — There are six children.

yisikhombisa — seven — Isonto linezinsuku eziyisikhombisa. — A week has seven days.

yisishiyagalombili — eight — Kunezincwadi eziyisishiyagalombili. — There are eight books.

yisishiyagalolunye — nine — Kunezingane eziyisishiyagalolunye. — There are nine children.

yishumi — ten — Nginezincwadi eziyishumi. — I have ten books.

ishumi nanye — eleven — Kunezingane eziyishumi nanye. — There are eleven children.

ishumi nambili — twelve — Uneminyaka eyishumi nambili. — He is twelve years old.

ishumi nantathu — thirteen — Ngibale ishumi nantathu. — I counted thirteen.

ishumi nane — fourteen — Kunezihlalo eziyishumi nane. — There are fourteen chairs.

ishumi nanhlanu — fifteen — Ngithenge eziyishumi nanhlanu. — I bought fifteen.

ishumi nesithupha — sixteen — Uneminyaka eyishumi nesithupha. — He is sixteen.

ishumi nesikhombisa — seventeen — Unezincwadi eziyishumi nesikhombisa. — He has seventeen books.

ishumi nesishiyagalombili — eighteen — Uneminyaka eyishumi nesishiyagalombili. — He is eighteen.

ishumi nesishiyagalolunye — nineteen — Kukhona abantu abayishumi nesishiyagalolunye. — There are nineteen people.

amashumi amabili — twenty — Nginezincwadi ezingamashumi amabili. — I have twenty books.

ikhulu — hundred — Kukhona abantu abayikhulu. — There are one hundred people.

inkulungwane — thousand — Kunezinkulungwane zabantu. — There are thousands of people.

inani — amount/number — Inani likhulu. — The amount is large.

uhhafu — half — Ngidle uhhafu. — I ate half.

okuningi — much/many — Kunabantu abaningi. — There are many people.

okuncane — little/few — Nginemali encane. — I have little money.

konke — all/everything — Konke kulungile. — Everything is fine.

okunye — another/something else — Ngifuna okunye. — I want something else.

okokuqala — first — Lokhu okokuqala. — This is the first time.

okokugcina — last/final — Leli yithuba lokugcina. — This is the last opportunity.

uMsombuluko — Monday — Ngisebenza ngoMsombuluko. — I work on Monday.

uLwesibili — Tuesday — Sihlangana ngoLwesibili. — We meet on Tuesday.

uLwesithathu — Wednesday — Isifundo singoLwesithathu. — The lesson is on Wednesday.

uLwesine — Thursday — Ngihamba ngoLwesine. — I leave on Thursday.

uLwesihlanu — Friday — Sisebenza ngoLwesihlanu. — We work on Friday.

uMgqibelo — Saturday — Ngiphumula ngoMgqibelo. — I rest on Saturday.

iSonto — Sunday — Siya esontweni ngeSonto. — We go to church on Sunday.

uJanuwari — January — Unyaka uqala ngoJanuwari. — The year starts in January.

uFebhuwari — February — UFebhuwari unamalanga ambalwa. — February has few days.

uMashi — March — Sihamba ngoMashi. — We travel in March.

u-Ephreli — April — U-Ephreli uyafudumala. — April becomes warmer.

uMeyi — May — Sizohamba ngoMeyi. — We will travel in May.

uJuni — June — UJuni uyabanda. — June is cold.

uJulayi — July — UJulayi ubanda. — July is cold.

u-Agasti — August — U-Agasti uyomisa. — August is dry.

uSepthemba — September — USepthemba uyafudumala. — September becomes warmer.

u-Okthoba — October — U-Okthoba muhle. — October is nice.

uNovemba — November — UNovemba uyashisa. — November is hot.

uDisemba — December — UDisemba yisikhathi samaholide. — December is holiday time.

iholide — holiday — Siseholidini. — We are on holiday.

ingubo — clothing/dress — Ingubo yami yinhle. — My clothes are beautiful.

ihembe — shirt — Ihembe limhlophe. — The shirt is white.

ibhulukwe — trousers — Ibhulukwe lami lisha. — My trousers are new.

isiketi — skirt — Isiketi sibomvu. — The skirt is red.

ijazi — jacket/coat — Ngigqoka ijazi. — I wear a jacket.

ijesi — jersey/sweater — Ijesi ifudumele. — The sweater is warm.

isicathulo — shoe — Isicathulo sami sisha. — My shoe is new.

amasokisi — socks — Amasokisi ami ahlanzekile. — My socks are clean.

isigqoko — hat — Ugqoke isigqoko. — He wears a hat.

ibhande — belt — Ibhande limnyama. — The belt is black.

igilavu — glove — Ngigqoka igilavu. — I wear a glove.

isikhafu — scarf — Isikhafu sifudumele. — The scarf is warm.

ipijama — pajamas — Ngigqoka ipijama ebusuku. — I wear pajamas at night.

usayizi — size — Lo sayizi mkhulu. — This size is large.

indwangu — cloth/fabric — Indwangu ithambile. — The fabric is soft.

ukugqoka — wear/dress — Ngiyagqoka. — I am getting dressed.

ukukhumula — remove clothes — Ngikhumula ijazi. — I take off my jacket.

ukuthunga — sew — Umama uthunga ingubo. — Mother sews clothes.

ukomisa — dry — Ngomisa izingubo. — I dry the clothes.

ukuwasha — wash clothes — Ngiyawasha namuhla. — I am washing clothes today.

insipho — soap — Sebenzisa insipho. — Use soap.

ithawula — towel — Ithawula lihlanzekile. — The towel is clean.

ibhulashi — brush — Ngisebenzisa ibhulashi. — I use a brush.

umuthi wokuxubha — toothpaste — Ngisebenzisa umuthi wokuxubha. — I use toothpaste.

ibhulashi lamazinyo — toothbrush — Ibhulashi lamazinyo lisha. — The toothbrush is new.

isikhafu — cloth/scarf — Sula ubuso ngesikhafu. — Wipe your face with the cloth.

amafutha — oil/cream — Ngifaka amafutha esikhumbeni. — I put cream on my skin.

izinwele — hair — Izinwele zakhe zinde. — Her hair is long.

ukushefa — shave — Uyashefa. — He is shaving.

ukuxubha — brush — Ngixubha amazinyo. — I brush my teeth.

ifoni — phone — Ifoni yami iyakhala. — My phone is ringing.

ikhompyutha — computer — Ngisebenzisa ikhompyutha. — I use a computer.

i-inthanethi — internet — Ngisebenzisa i-inthanethi. — I use the internet.

ithelevishini — television — Ngibuka ithelevishini. — I watch television.

umsakazo — radio — Ngilalela umsakazo. — I listen to the radio.

ikhamera — camera — Ikhamera yinhle. — The camera is good.

isithombe — picture/photo — Ngithatha isithombe. — I take a picture.

ividiyo — video — Ngibuka ividiyo. — I watch a video.

umculo — music — Ngilalela umculo. — I listen to music.

ingoma — song — Le ngoma yinhle. — This song is beautiful.

ifayela — file — Ngivula ifayela. — I open the file.

isikrini — screen — Isikrini sikhulu. — The screen is large.

ikhibhodi — keyboard — Ikhibhodi isebenza kahle. — The keyboard works well.

igundane — mouse — Igundane lekhompyutha lincane. — The computer mouse is small.

iphasiwedi — password — Ngikhohlwe iphasiwedi. — I forgot the password.

umyalezo — message — Ngithumele umyalezo. — Send me a message.

i-imeyili — email — Ngithumela i-imeyili. — I send an email.

uhlelo — program/system — Uhlelo lusebenza kahle. — The program works well.

idatha — data — Idatha igcinwe lapha. — The data is stored here.

ulwazi — information — Ngidinga ulwazi. — I need information.

umdlalo — game/sport — Sibuka umdlalo. — We watch the game.

ibhola — ball/soccer — Ngidlala ibhola. — I play soccer.

ibhola lezinyawo — soccer — Udlala ibhola lezinyawo. — He plays soccer.

ibhola lombhoxo — rugby — Bathanda ibhola lombhoxo. — They like rugby.

ithenisi — tennis — Ngidlala ithenisi. — I play tennis.

igalofu — golf — Udlala igalofu. — He plays golf.

ukuwina — win — Iqembu liwinile. — The team won.

ukulahlekelwa — lose — Iqembu lihlulekile. — The team lost.

iqembu — team — Iqembu lethu lihle. — Our team is good.

umdlali — player — Umdlali uyagijima. — The player is running.

umqeqeshi — coach — Umqeqeshi uyafundisa. — The coach teaches.

inkundla — field/court — Abadlali basenkundleni. — The players are on the field.

ibhola — ball — Ibhola likude. — The ball is far.

ukuzivocavoca — exercise — Ngiyazivocavoca ekuseni. — I exercise in the morning.

ukugijima — running — Ukugijima kuhle. — Running is good.

ukuwina — victory/win — Bawina njalo. — They always win.

umjaho — race — Umjaho uqala manje. — The race starts now.

ijubane — speed — Ijubane lakhe liphezulu. — His speed is high.

amandla — strength — Ubonisa amandla. — He shows strength.

ukuphumula — rest — Abadlali bayaphumula. — The players rest.

ubuciko — art — Ngithanda ubuciko. — I like art.

umdwebo — drawing/painting — Umdwebo muhle. — The painting is beautiful.

umdwebi — artist/painter — Umdwebi usebenza lapha. — The artist works here.

umculi — singer/musician — Umculi uyacula. — The singer sings.

umlingisi — actor — Umlingisi udumile. — The actor is famous.

ifilimu — film/movie — Sibuka ifilimu. — We watch a movie.

ithiyetha — theater — Siya ethiyetha. — We go to the theater.

incwadi — book — Incwadi iyathakazelisa. — The book is interesting.

indaba — story — Indaba yinde. — The story is long.

inkondlo — poem — Ngibhala inkondlo. — I write a poem.

iphephandaba — newspaper — Ngifunda iphephandaba. — I read the newspaper.

umagazini — magazine — Ngithenga umagazini. — I buy a magazine.

umbhali — writer — Umbhali ubhala incwadi. — The writer writes a book.

umfundi — reader/student — Umfundi ufunda kakhulu. — The reader studies a lot.

ikhonsathi — concert — Siya ekhonsathini. — We go to a concert.

imfundo — education — Imfundo ibalulekile. — Education is important.

isayensi — science — Ngifunda isayensi. — I study science.

izibalo — mathematics — Izibalo zinzima. — Mathematics is difficult.

umlando — history — Ngifunda umlando. — I study history.

ijografi — geography — Sifunda ijografi. — We study geography.

ikhemistri — chemistry — Ikhemistri iyathakazelisa. — Chemistry is interesting.

ibhayoloji — biology — Ngithanda ibhayoloji. — I like biology.

ulimi — language — Ngifunda ulimi olusha. — I learn a new language.

ucwaningo — research — Ucwaningo luyadingeka. — Research is necessary.

umqondo — idea/mind — Nginomqondo omuhle. — I have a good idea.

iqiniso — truth — Ngifuna iqiniso. — I want the truth.

iphutha — mistake — Ngenze iphutha. — I made a mistake.

isibonelo — example — Nginikeza isibonelo. — I give an example.

indlela — method/way — Le ndlela ilula. — This method is easy.

impendulo — answer — Impendulo icacile. — The answer is clear.

umthetho — law/rule — Umthetho ubalulekile. — The law is important.

uhulumeni — government — Uhulumeni wenza izinguquko. — The government makes changes.

izwe — nation/country — Izwe liyakhula. — The country is developing.

isakhamuzi — citizen — Isakhamuzi sinamalungelo. — A citizen has rights.

ilungelo — right — Wonke umuntu unelungelo. — Everyone has a right.

inkululeko — freedom — Inkululeko ibalulekile. — Freedom is important.

ukhetho — election/choice — Ukhetho luyenzeka. — An election is taking place.

ivoti — vote — Ngifaka ivoti. — I cast a vote.

iphalamende — parliament — Iphalamende liyahlangana. — Parliament meets.

inkantolo — court — Icala liseNkantolo. — The case is in court.

ijaji — judge — Ijaji likhuluma. — The judge speaks.

ummeli — lawyer — Ummeli usebenza eNkantolo. — The lawyer works at the court.

icala — case/crime — Icala liyaqhubeka. — The case continues.

ubulungisa — justice — Sifuna ubulungisa. — We want justice.

icala — offense — Usolwa ngecala. — He is accused of an offense.

isigwebo — sentence/punishment — Ijaji likhipha isigwebo. — The judge gives a sentence.

amaphoyisa — police — Amaphoyisa afikile. — The police have arrived.

ijele — prison — Ijele likude. — The prison is far.

ukuboshwa — arrest/imprisonment — Waboshwa izolo. — He was arrested yesterday.

ubufakazi — evidence — Ubufakazi bubalulekile. — The evidence is important.

inhlangano — organization — Inhlangano iyakhula. — The organization is growing.

umphakathi — community — Umphakathi uyasebenzisana. — The community cooperates.

usizo — help/aid — Sidinga usizo. — We need help.

uxolo — peace — Sifuna uxolo. — We want peace.

impi — war — Impi yaphela. — The war ended.

ingozi — danger/accident — Kwenzeke ingozi. — An accident happened.

ukuphepha — safety — Ukuphepha kubalulekile. — Safety is important.

inkinga — problem — Sinenkinga. — We have a problem.

isixazululo — solution — Sithola isixazululo. — We find a solution.

ushintsho — change — Kudingeka ushintsho. — Change is needed.

ibhokisi — box — Ibhokisi ligcwele. — The box is full.

isikhwama — bag — Isikhwama sisetafuleni. — The bag is on the table.

ibhokisi elincane — small box — Ngivula ibhokisi elincane. — I open the small box.

intambo — rope/string — Intambo yinde. — The rope is long.

insimbi — metal/iron — Insimbi inzima. — Metal is heavy.

ingilazi — glass — Ingilazi iphukile. — The glass is broken.

ukhuni — wood — Itafula lenziwe ngokhuni. — The table is made of wood.

ipulasitiki — plastic — Ibhodlela lepulasitiki lingenalutho. — The plastic bottle is empty.

iphepha — paper — Iphepha lincane. — The paper is thin.

ibhodlela — bottle — Ibhodlela ligcwele amanzi. — The bottle is full of water.

isando — hammer — Isando sisindayo. — The hammer is heavy.

isikulufu — screw — Isikulufu siqinile. — The screw is tight.

isando — hammer — Ngisebenzisa isando. — I use a hammer.

isaha — saw — Isaha libukhali. — The saw is sharp.

ithuluzi — tool — Leli thuluzi liwusizo. — This tool is useful.

umshini — machine — Umshini uyasebenza. — The machine is working.

injini — engine — Injini inkulu. — The engine is large.

intambo kagesi — electric cable — Intambo kagesi iyingozi. — The electric cable is dangerous.

ugesi — electricity — Ugesi ucishiwe. — The electricity is off.

isibani — light — Isibani siyakhanya. — The light is shining.

ikhabethe — cabinet — Izitsha zisekhabetheni. — The dishes are in the cabinet.

isitofu — stove — Isitofu siyashisa. — The stove is hot.

ifriji — refrigerator — Ubisi lusefrijini. — The milk is in the refrigerator.

ifriji — fridge — Vala ifriji. — Close the fridge.

i-oven — oven — Ikhekhe lise-oven. — The cake is in the oven.

ipani — pan — Ipani lisitofini. — The pan is on the stove.

ibhodwe — pot — Ibhodwe ligcwele. — The pot is full.

iketela — kettle — Iketela ligcwele amanzi. — The kettle is full of water.

isiphuzo — drink — Isiphuzo siyabanda. — The drink is cold.

isidlo — meal — Isidlo sesilungile. — The meal is ready.

imifino — vegetables — Ngidla imifino. — I eat vegetables.

izithelo — fruit — Ngithanda izithelo. — I like fruit.

inyama yenkomo — beef — Sidla inyama yenkomo. — We eat beef.

inyama yengulube — pork — Akadli inyama yengulube. — He does not eat pork.

inyama yewundlu — lamb — Inyama yewundlu imnandi. — The lamb is delicious.

inyama yenkukhu — chicken meat — Ngipheka inyama yenkukhu. — I cook chicken.

isobho — soup — Isobho liyashisa. — The soup is hot.

isaladi — salad — Isaladi lisha. — The salad is fresh.

isoso — sauce — Faka isoso. — Add sauce.

uju — honey — Uju lumnandi. — Honey is sweet.

isidlo — food/meal — Isidlo sesilungile. — The meal is ready.

indlala — hunger — Ngilambile ngenxa yendlala. — I am hungry.

ukoma — thirst — Ngomile. — I am thirsty.

ukulamba — be hungry — Ingane ilambile. — The child is hungry.

ukoma — be thirsty — Ngomile kakhulu. — I am very thirsty.

ukunambitha — taste — Nambitha lokhu. — Taste this.

ukusika — cut — Sika isinkwa. — Cut the bread.

ukuxuba — mix — Xuba ukudla. — Mix the food.

ukubilisa — boil — Bilisa amanzi. — Boil the water.

ukuthosa — fry — Ngithosa inyama. — I fry meat.

ukosa — roast/grill — Sosa inyama. — Grill the meat.

ukubhaka — bake — Umama ubhaka ikhekhe. — Mother bakes a cake.

ukufaka — put/add — Faka usawoti. — Add salt.

ukukhipha — remove/take out — Khipha ibhodlela. — Take out the bottle.

ukugcwalisa — fill — Gcwalisa ingilazi. — Fill the glass.

ukuthulula — pour — Thela amanzi. — Pour the water.

ukuhlanza — clean — Ngihlanza ikhishi. — I clean the kitchen.

ukusula — wipe — Sula itafula. — Wipe the table.

ukomisa — dry — Yomisa izandla. — Dry your hands.

ukugcina — keep/store — Gcina ukudla efrijini. — Keep the food in the fridge.

ukuhamba — go — Ngiyahamba manje. — I am going now.

ukuza — come — Woza lapha. — Come here.

ukubuya — return — Uzobuya kusasa. — He will return tomorrow.

ukusondela — approach — Sondela lapha. — Come closer here.

ukusuka — move/leave — Imoto iyasuka. — The car is leaving.

ukujika — turn — Jikela kwesokudla. — Turn right.

ukulandela — follow — Ngilandele. — Follow me.

ukuhola — lead — Uthisha uhola abafundi. — The teacher leads the students.

ukuma — stop/stand — Imoto iyama. — The car stops.

ukudlula — pass — Imoto iyadlula. — The car passes.

ukuwela — cross — Wela umgwaqo. — Cross the road.

ukukhuphuka — climb/rise — Sikhuphuka intaba. — We climb the mountain.

ukwehla — descend/go down — Wehla ngezitebhisi. — He goes down the stairs.

izitebhisi — stairs — Izitebhisi zinde. — The stairs are long.

ikheshi — elevator — Sisebenzisa ikheshi. — We use the elevator.

indawo yokupaka — parking area — Imoto isendaweni yokupaka. — The car is in the parking area.

ipaki — park — Izingane zidlala epaki. — The children play in the park.

ibhishi — beach — Siya ebhishi. — We go to the beach.

ihhotela — hotel — Sihlala ehhotela. — We stay at the hotel.

indawo yokudlela — restaurant — Sidla endaweni yokudlela. — We eat at the restaurant.

ihhovisi — office — Ihhovisi livuliwe. — The office is open.

iposi — post office/mail — Ngiya eposini. — I go to the post office.

umtapo wolwazi — library — Ngifunda emtatsheni wolwazi. — I study at the library.

imnyuziyamu — museum — Sivakashela imnyuziyamu. — We visit the museum.

isonto — church — Isonto ligcwele. — The church is full.

ithempeli — temple — Ithempeli likude. — The temple is far.

mosque — mosque — I-mosque iseduze. — The mosque is nearby.

isikhungo — center — Isikhungo sivulekile. — The center is open.

isikhungo sezempilo — health center — Isikhungo sezempilo siseduze. — The health center is nearby.

imakethe — market — Imakethe igcwele abantu. — The market is full of people.

umthengi — buyer — Umthengi ukhokha imali. — The buyer pays money.

umdayisi — seller — Umdayisi uthengisa izithelo. — The seller sells fruit.

intengo — price — Intengo iphansi. — The price is low.

isaphulelo — discount — Kukhona isaphulelo. — There is a discount.

imali — money — Imali isetafuleni. — The money is on the table.

uhlobo — type/kind — Luhlobo luni lolu? — What type is this?

umkhiqizo — product — Umkhiqizo usha. — The product is new.

usizo — service/help — Le sevisi inhle. — This service is good.

inkonzo — service — Inkonzo iyashesha. — The service is fast.

irisidi — receipt — Nginike irisidi. — Give me the receipt.

ukuvula — open — Isitolo sivula ngo-8. — The shop opens at 8.

ukuvala — close — Isitolo sivala kusihlwa. — The shop closes in the evening.

ukuthenga — purchase — Ngithenga ukudla. — I buy food.

ukuthengisa — sell — Bathengisa izicathulo. — They sell shoes.

ukuboleka — borrow/lend — Ngiboleka incwadi. — I borrow a book.

ukubuyisa — return — Ngibuyisa incwadi. — I return the book.

ukugcina — keep — Gcina irisidi. — Keep the receipt.

ukushintsha — change/exchange — Ngifuna ukushintsha imali. — I want to exchange money.

ukonga — save — Ngonga imali. — I save money.

ukuchitha — spend/waste — Ungachithi imali. — Don't waste money.

ukupakisha — pack — Ngipakisha isikhwama. — I pack the bag.

ukuthwala — carry — Ngithwala ibhokisi. — I carry the box.

ukuphatha — handle/carry — Uphethe isikhwama. — He is carrying a bag.

ukuphakamisa — lift/raise — Phakamisa ibhokisi. — Lift the box.

ukubeka — put/place — Beka incwadi etafuleni. — Put the book on the table.

ukususa — remove/move — Susa isihlalo. — Move the chair.

ukuvula — unlock — Vula umnyango. — Unlock the door.

ukukhiya — lock — Khiya umnyango. — Lock the door.

ukulahla — throw away — Lahla udoti. — Throw away the rubbish.

udoti — rubbish/trash — Udoti usebhokisini. — The rubbish is in the bin.

iphupho — dream — Ngibe nephupho elihle. — I had a good dream.

ithemba — hope — Nginethemba. — I have hope.

uthando — love — Uthando lubalulekile. — Love is important.

injabulo — happiness — Injabulo iyakhula. — Happiness is growing.

usizi — sadness — Usizi lukhulu. — The sadness is great.

intukuthelo — anger — Intukuthelo ayisizi. — Anger does not help.

ukwesaba — fear — Ukwesaba kwakhe kukhulu. — His fear is great.

ukuthula — peace/quiet — Kukhona ukuthula lapha. — There is peace here.

isibindi — courage — Unesibindi. — He has courage.

inhlonipho — respect — Inhlonipho ibalulekile. — Respect is important.

ubungane — friendship — Ubungane bethu buqinile. — Our friendship is strong.

umusa — kindness — Umusa wakhe uyabonakala. — His kindness is visible.

umusa — favor/kindness — Ngicela umusa. — Please do me a favor.

ukwethembeka — honesty/loyalty — Ukwethembeka kubalulekile. — Honesty is important.

iqiniso — truth — Khuluma iqiniso. — Tell the truth.

amanga — lies — Ungakhulumi amanga. — Don't tell lies.

imfihlo — secret — Ngiyazi imfihlo. — I know the secret.

imfihlo — privacy/secret — Lokhu kuyimfihlo. — This is a secret.

isithembiso — promise — Ngigcina isithembiso sami. — I keep my promise.

isicelo — request — Nginencwadi yesicelo. — I have a request letter.

ukuxolisa — apologize — Ngiyaxolisa. — I am sorry.

ukubonga — thank — Ngiyabonga. — Thank you.

ukubingelela — greet — Ngiyabingelela. — I greet you.

sawubona — hello — Sawubona, mngane. — Hello, friend.

sanibonani — hello (plural) — Sanibonani nonke. — Hello everyone.

hamba kahle — goodbye — Hamba kahle. — Goodbye.

sala kahle — goodbye/stay well — Sala kahle. — Goodbye.

ngiyacela — please — Ngiyacela, ngisize. — Please help me.

yebo — yes — Yebo, ngiyavuma. — Yes, I agree.

cha — no — Cha, angifuni. — No, I don't want it.

kulungile — okay/alright — Kulungile, sizohamba. — Okay, we will go.

nakanjani — certainly — Nakanjani ngizofika. — I will certainly come.

mhlawumbe — maybe — Mhlawumbe uzofika. — Maybe he will come.

impela — indeed/really — Impela kuhle. — It is really good.

kakhulu — very/a lot — Ngikuthanda kakhulu. — I like you very much.

kancane — a little/slowly — Khuluma kancane. — Speak slowly.

futhi — again/also — Yenza futhi. — Do it again.

nje — just/only — Ngibuza nje. — I am just asking.

kuphela — only — Nginemali encane kuphela. — I only have a little money.

cishe — almost — Sekucishe kuphele. — It is almost finished.

masinyane — quickly/soon — Woza masinyane. — Come quickly.

kakhulu — greatly — Imvula ina kakhulu. — It is raining heavily.

kahle — well — Ngiphilile kahle. — I am well.

kabi — badly — Imoto isebenza kabi. — The car works badly.

ngempela — really — Ngempela ngiyazi. — I really know.

mhlawumbe — perhaps — Mhlawumbe kusasa. — Perhaps tomorrow.

ngokuvamile — usually — Ngivuka ekuseni ngokuvamile. — I usually wake up early.

ngokushesha — quickly — Hamba ngokushesha. — Go quickly.

kancane — slowly — Hamba kancane. — Go slowly.

ngokucophelela — carefully — Shayela ngokucophelela. — Drive carefully.

ngaphandle — without/outside — Hamba ngaphandle kwami. — Go without me.

ngaphakathi — inside — Ngena ngaphakathi. — Come inside.

phezulu — upstairs/above — Yiya phezulu. — Go upstairs.

phansi — downstairs/below — Yehla phansi. — Go downstairs.

eduze — nearby — Ngihlala eduze. — I live nearby.

kude — far away — Uhlala kude. — He lives far away.

sonke — all of us — Sonke siyazi. — We all know.

zonke — all — Zonke izingane zidlala. — All the children play.

omunye — another/one other — Ngifuna omunye. — I want another one.

abanye — others — Abanye bahambile. — Others have left.

okunye — something else — Ngifuna okunye. — I want something else.

othile — someone/some — Umuntu othile ufikile. — Someone has arrived.

noma ubani — anyone — Noma ubani angangena. — Anyone can enter.

akukho muntu — nobody — Akukho muntu lapha. — Nobody is here.

into — thing — Le nto inzima. — This thing is difficult.

konke — everything — Konke kulungile. — Everything is fine.

lutho — anything/nothing — Angifuni lutho. — I don't want anything.

enye — another — Thatha enye. — Take another one.

eyodwa — one/only one — Ngifuna eyodwa. — I want one.

eziningi — many — Kunezinto eziningi. — There are many things.

ukwenza — do/make — Ngenza umsebenzi. — I do work.

ukwakha — build/create — Sakha indlu. — We build a house.

ukudala — create — Umdwebi udala ubuciko. — The artist creates art.

ukushintsha — change — Ngishintsha umsebenzi. — I change jobs.

ukukhulisa — raise/grow — Bakhulisa izingane. — They raise children.

ukunciphisa — reduce — Nciphisa umsindo. — Reduce the noise.

ukwandisa — increase — Bandisa intengo. — They increase the price.

ukulungiselela — prepare — Ngilungiselela ukudla. — I prepare food.

ukulungisa — repair/correct — Ngilungisa iphutha. — I correct the mistake.

ukuhlola — check/test — Ngihlola umsebenzi. — I check the work.

ukufuna — seek/look for — Ngifuna umsebenzi. — I am looking for a job.

ukuthola — find/receive — Ngithola impendulo. — I find an answer.

ukuthola — receive — Ngithola umyalezo. — I receive a message.

ukulahla — abandon/throw away — Ungalahli ithemba. — Don't lose hope.

ukubamba — catch/hold — Bamba ibhola. — Catch the ball.

ukubamba — hold — Bamba isandla sami. — Hold my hand.

ukuphatha — carry/manage — Uphethe umsebenzi. — He manages the work.

ukugcina — preserve/keep — Gcina imfihlo. — Keep the secret.

ukulandela — follow — Landela mina. — Follow me.

ukubaleka — run away/escape — Inja iyabaleka. — The dog runs away.

ukuvikela — protect — Amaphoyisa avikela abantu. — Police protect people.

ukuhlasela — attack — Inja iyahlasela. — The dog attacks.

ukulwa — fight — Abafana bayalwa. — The boys are fighting.

ukuvumelana — agree — Siyavumelana. — We agree.

ukuphikisa — disagree/oppose — Uphikisa umbono. — He disagrees with the idea.

ukuchaza — explain — Ngichaza umbuzo. — I explain the question.

ukukhombisa — show — Ngikukhombisa indlela. — I show you the way.

ukufihla — hide — Ufihla imali. — He hides the money.

ukuthola — discover — Sithola indawo entsha. — We discover a new place.

ukukhumbula — remember — Ngiyakhumbula igama. — I remember the name.

ukuphupha — dream — Ngiphupha ebusuku. — I dream at night.

ukucela — ask/request — Ngicela amanzi. — I ask for water.

ukuphendula — respond — Ngiphendula umbuzo. — I answer the question.

ukubiza — name/call — Bambiza uJohn. — They call him John.

ukuthumela — send — Ngithumela i-imeyili. — I send an email.

ukwamukela — receive/welcome — Siyakwamukela ekhaya. — We welcome you home.

ukuboleka — borrow — Ngiboleka imali kumngane. — I borrow money from a friend.

ukubolekisa — lend — Ngibolekisa umngane imali. — I lend my friend money.

ukukhokha — pay — Ngikhokha ibhili. — I pay the bill.

ibhili — bill — Ibhili iphezulu. — The bill is high.

umshuwalense — insurance — Nginomshuwalense wemoto. — I have car insurance.

isikweletu — debt/loan — Nginesikweletu. — I have debt.

imali mboleko — loan — Ngifaka isicelo semali mboleko. — I apply for a loan.

inzuzo — profit/benefit — Inkampani yenza inzuzo. — The company makes a profit.

ilahleko — loss — Inkampani yenza ilahleko. — The company makes a loss.

intengo — cost/price — Intengo iphezulu. — The cost is high.

isabelomali — budget — Senza isabelomali. — We make a budget.

imali engenayo — income — Imali engenayo yami iyakhula. — My income is increasing.

imali ephumayo — expenditure — Imali ephumayo iphezulu. — Expenditure is high.

ingcebo — wealth — Ingcebo ayiyona yonke into. — Wealth is not everything.

ukuphila — live — Ngiphila kahle. — I am living well.

ukufa — die — Zonke izidalwa ziyafa. — All living things die.

ukukhula — grow — Izitshalo ziyakhula. — Plants grow.

ukushintsha — change — Isimo siyashintsha. — The situation is changing.

isimo — condition/situation/weather — Isimo sezulu sihle. — The weather is good.

imvelo — environment/nature — Kumele sivikele imvelo. — We must protect the environment.

ukungcola — become dirty/pollute — Amanzi ayangcola. — The water is becoming polluted.

ukungcolisa — pollute — Imfucuza ingcolisa umfula. — Waste pollutes the river.

ukuvikela — protect — Sivikela imvelo. — We protect the environment.

ukonga — conserve/save — Konga amanzi. — Conserve water.

imfucuza — waste — Imfucuza igcwele emgwaqweni. — Waste is all over the road.

ipulasitiki — plastic — Ipulasitiki ingcolisa ulwandle. — Plastic pollutes the ocean.

ukuphinda kusetshenziswe — recycle — Siphinda sisebenzise ipulasitiki. — We recycle plastic.

ukushisa — burn — Ungashisi udoti. — Don't burn rubbish.

ukutshala — plant — Sitshala izihlahla. — We plant trees.

isihlahla — tree — Sivala isihlahla. — We protect the tree.

ukusika — cut — Ungasiki isihlahla. — Don't cut the tree.

ukukhula — grow — Izihlahla zikhula ngokushesha. — Trees grow quickly.

umoya — air — Umoya uhlanzekile. — The air is clean.

ukungcola — pollution — Ukungcola kuyingozi. — Pollution is dangerous.

ukukhanya — shine/light — Ilanga liyakhanya. — The sun shines.

ukumnyama — become dark — Isibhakabhaka siyaba mnyama. — The sky becomes dark.

ukuduma — thunder — Kuyaduma. — It is thundering.

umbani — lightning — Umbani uyakhanya. — Lightning flashes.

ukuna — rain — Imvula iyana. — It is raining.

ukuvunguza — blow — Umoya uyavunguza. — The wind is blowing.

ukubanda — be cold — Amanzi ayabanda. — The water is cold.

ukushisa — be hot — Ilanga liyashisa. — The sun is hot.

ukoma — dry up — Umfula uyoma. — The river dries up.

ukuncibilika — melt — Iqhwa liyancibilika. — The ice melts.

umsebenzi — task/job — Ngiqeda umsebenzi. — I finish the task.

umgomo — goal — Ngifinyelela umgomo wami. — I achieve my goal.

icebo — plan — Nginomqondo wecebo. — I have a plan.

uhlelo — plan/program — Uhlelo lwethu luhle. — Our plan is good.

ithuba — opportunity/chance — Leli yithuba elihle. — This is a good opportunity.

isikhathi — opportunity/time — Anginaso isikhathi. — I don't have time.

isizathu — reason — Siyini isizathu? — What is the reason?

umphumela — result — Umphumela muhle. — The result is good.

inqubekela phambili — progress — Senza inqubekela phambili. — We are making progress.

impumelelo — success — Impumelelo idinga umsebenzi. — Success requires work.

iphutha — error/mistake — Leli yiphutha. — This is a mistake.

ubunzima — difficulty — Ubunzima bukhulu. — The difficulty is great.

ikhono — skill — Unalo ikhono. — He has the skill.

amandla — ability/power — Unamandla okwenza lokhu. — He has the ability to do this.

ulwazi — knowledge — Ulwazi lwakhe lukhulu. — His knowledge is extensive.

isipiliyoni — experience — Nginolwazi nesipiliyoni. — I have knowledge and experience.

imfundo — education — Imfundo ivula amathuba. — Education opens opportunities.

umkhuba — habit — Ukufunda kuwumkhuba omuhle. — Reading is a good habit.

umqondo — thought/idea — Nginomqondo omusha. — I have a new idea.

umbono — opinion/view — Ngiyawuhlonipha umbono wakho. — I respect your opinion.

iqiniso — fact/truth — Iqiniso libalulekile. — The truth is important.

umbuzo — question — Umbuzo unzima. — The question is difficult.

impendulo — answer — Impendulo ilula. — The answer is easy.

isibonelo — example — Nansi isibonelo. — Here is an example.

incazelo — explanation/meaning — Ngidinga incazelo. — I need an explanation.

igama — word/name — Lisho ukuthini leli gama? — What does this word mean?

incazelo — meaning — Ngifuna incazelo yaleli gama. — I want the meaning of this word.

ulimi — language — IsiZulu ulimi oluhle. — Zulu is a beautiful language.

ukuhumusha — translate — Ngihumusha umbhalo. — I translate the text.

ukuhumusha — translation — Ukuhumusha kunzima. — Translation is difficult.

umbhalo — text/writing — Umbhalo mude. — The text is long.

incwadi — letter/book — Ngibhala incwadi. — I write a letter.

ikhasi — page — Vula ikhasi. — Open the page.

isihloko — title/topic — Isihloko siyathakazelisa. — The topic is interesting.

umugqa — line — Funda umugqa wokuqala. — Read the first line.

uhlamvu — letter — Bhala uhlamvu. — Write the letter.

igama — word — Bhala igama lakho. — Write your name.

umusho — sentence — Bhala umusho. — Write a sentence.

indima — paragraph/role — Funda le ndima. — Read this paragraph.

indaba — story/matter — Indaba iyathakazelisa. — The story is interesting.

okubalulekile — important thing — Lokhu kubalulekile. — This is important.

okulula — easy thing — Lokhu kulula. — This is easy.

okunzima — difficult thing — Lokhu kunzima. — This is difficult.

okusha — something new — Ngifuna okusha. — I want something new.

okudala — something old — Ngithanda okudala. — I like old things.

ngokweqiniso — truly — Ngikhuluma ngokweqiniso. — I am speaking truthfully.

ngokujwayelekile — normally — Ngivuka ngokujwayelekile ekuseni. — I normally wake up in the morning.

ngokucacile — clearly — Khuluma ngokucacile. — Speak clearly.

ngokukhululekile — freely/comfortably — Khuluma ngokukhululekile. — Speak freely.

ngokuphelele — completely — Ngiyakuqonda ngokuphelele. — I understand you completely.