A collection of useful phrases in Tswana, a Bantu language spoken in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Useful phrases in Tswana.
| English | Setswana (Tswana) |
|---|---|
| Good morning (Morning greeting) | Dumêla rra (frm>m) Dumêla mma (frm>f) |
| Good afternoon (Afternoon greeting) | Thupama e e monate |
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How do you greet someone in Botswana?
Start with hello, which is “dumela rra” (doo-meh-lah rah) to a man and “dumela mma” (doo-meh-lah mah) to a woman. Follow that with a handshake: Step 1 Extend your right hand and place your left under your right elbow, as if you were supporting an injured arm. Lightly clasp hands as you would in the U.S.
What is morning in Setswana?
dumelang. Hello/Good Morning/Afternoon. tsoga. tsogile. wake/woke up.
How do you say hello and goodbye in Botswana?
However, English is the official business language and it is widely spoken in urban areas with most written communication being in this language.
Language.
| English | Setswana |
|---|---|
| Hello (to a man) | Dumela, rra (Dumelang, bo rra – plural) |
| How are you? | Le kae? O tsogile jang? |
| Good bye – it is OK | Go siame |
| Go well | Tsamaya sentle |
How do you say welcome in Botswana?
A collection of useful phrases in Tswana, a Bantu language spoken in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Useful phrases in Tswana.
| English | Setswana (Tswana) |
|---|---|
| Welcome | O amogetswe (sg) Le amogetswe (pl) |
| Hello (General greeting) | Dumela |
What is the mother tongue of Botswana?
English
What is I love you in Tswana?
The official languages of Botswana are English and Tswana. English, which was inherited from colonial rule, is the language of official business and most written communication. Most of the population speak Tswana, but over 20 smaller languages are also spoken.
How old are you Setswana?
I love you!” Ke a lo rata!”
What does dumelang meaning?
How old are you
| English | Sesotho | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | How old are you? | O dilemo tse kae? |
| 2. | how old are you? | u lilemo tse kae? |
What do you say after dumelang?
hello
English translation: hello; good day (plural) Derivative(s)/Related word(s): dumela (singular form of word) Example of usage: Dumela mme. (Hello mother/Hello ma’am) / Dumelang banna (Hello men.)
How do you greet in Sesotho?
Hello! (to more than one person) Dumelang! How are you? O/Le kae?
How are you siswati?
For example, one would say dumelang ntate (good day father) instead of what would be perceived to be more grammatically correct dumela ntate (good day father) in order to show respect.
| ENGLISH | SESOTHO |
|---|---|
| Good day | Dumela |
| Good morning | Mmoro |
| Hello | Helele |
| Peace | Kgotso |
What does MA mean in Botswana?
Hello – Sawubona. How are you? – Unjani?
What does Dumela mean in Botswana?
Alexander McCall Smith Mma and Rra are the formal terms of greeting and respect in Botswana. Mma is pronounced “Ma,” with a gentle m sound and a shortish a.
What language is spoke in Botswana?
Good day
Dumela meaning Good day/Morning/Afternoon/Evening. You can say this to anyone at anytime of the day. Dumela really means accept my warmest compliments. Dumelang you say this to greet a group of people together.
What is please Tswana?
English
How do you say goodbye in Setswana?
I am well – Ke teng. Stay well – Sala sentle. Go well – Tsamaya sentle. Please – Ka kopo. Thank you – Ke a leboga.
How do you say you are beautiful in Tswana?
Saying goodbye:
When saying goodbye to one person you would say Tsamaya sentle (‘Go well’) or Sala sentle (‘Stay/remain well’). When saying goodbye to more than one person, Tsamayang sentle or Salang sentle would be used.
Is Botswana safe?
Ema gannye You are beautiful. O montle I will try. Ke tla leka Wait for me!
Who colonized Botswana?
Botswana is one of the safest countries in Africa and travelers might only encounter petty crime. Most tourism in Botswana is centered around Gaborone, Francistown and the tourist capital, Maun. The good news is Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, doesn’t experience high levels of crime.
What is Botswana known for?
British
Before its independence in 1966, Botswana was a British protectorate known as Bechuanaland. It was also one of the poorest and least-developed states in the world.
