sawubona

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.

Contraction of siyakubona (“we see you”).

IPA^(key): /sawuɓóːna/

sawubona (to one person, to multiple people sanibonani)

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

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. For multiple people, sanibonani is used.