1.

Common Silozi greetings

Good morning! Muzuhile !

Good afternoon! Mutozi!
Good Evening! Ki manzibuana!
Good night! Ki busihu!
Hello! Eni sha!
I am fine. Niiketile hande
And you? Mina bo?
See you later. Ni ka mi bona hape.
Good-bye. Mu siale hande.
Thank you. Ni itumezi.
You are welcome. Mwa amuhelwa
Hi, long time no see! Eni sha, lubonani kale!
Are you doing well? Mu iketile hande?
Yes, I am doing well. Eni, ni iketile hande.

2. Common Silozi introduce phrases

Nice to meet you. Ki hande ku mi bona

What is your name? Ki mina bo mañi?
My name is… Kina …..
Where are you from? Muzwa kakai?
I am from Zambia. Ni zwa mwa Zambia.
Do you speak Afrikaans? Mubulela Sibulu?
Just a little. Hanyinyani feela.
What is your nationality? Mu bayahi ba naha ifi?
I am a Namibian. Ni muyahi waNamibia.
Sorry, I am in a hurry. Mu ni swalele ni ankufile.
I will be right back. Na kuta onafa.

9 Silozi Common Expressions and Phrases