sanibonani

Zulu edit

Zulu phrasebook

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For other Zulu entries on this topic, see Greetings.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /saniɓonáːni/

Interjection edit

sanibonani (to multiple people, to one person sawubona)

hello
good day (good morning, good afternoon, good evening)

Usage notes edit

The plural form sanibonani is used to greet multiple people, or to respectfully greet an elder or stranger. A more familiar form for a single person is sawubona.

Alternative forms edit

sanibona