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Khuluma Nathi (Archive) — 150 episodes

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Sing: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Say: Where is my gift?

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Say: When is the President talking?

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Say: Do you have electricity?

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Say: Where are you going this December?

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Say: Do you have my size?

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Say: Is there someone sitting here?

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How to say: Can I please speak to the manager?

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Say: Which (soccer) team do you like?

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Say: "Don't forget to vote"

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How to say "listen here, lie down here!"

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Say: "Nice to meet you"

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Say: "Sorry, I don't eat meat"

14

Say: "What time does school start?"

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Say: "Can I please have a dozen (hamburger) rolls?”

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Say: "Please take a picture of us?"

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Learn how to pronounce isiZulu surnames

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Say: "No thanks, I have my own bag."

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Learn how to pronounce isiZulu place names

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Say: "Do you have a business card?"

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Learn the lyrics: 'Jerusalema' by Master KG ft. Nomcebo

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Say: "Sorry, I think you have the wrong number"

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Learn the lyrics: 'Shosholoza'

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Say: "A leopard eats by means of its spots"

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Learn the lyrics: 'Impi' by Johnny Clegg & Juluka

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Learn the lyrics: 'Nkalakatha' by Mandoza

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Say: "When the cat's away the mice will play!"

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Say: "The nice fig is often full of worms"

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Say: "Congratulations on passing matric!"

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Say: "Can I get a plastic bag please?"

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Say: "Where is the tuck shop?"

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Say: "I would like to make a reservation please."

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Say: "Where is the bathroom?" in isiZulu

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Say: 'Don't forget your umbrella today' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Do you have a card machine?' in isiZulu

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Say: "Can I borrow some money, please" in IsiZulu

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Say: 'How do you drink/like your coffee?" in isiZulu

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Say: 'How do you spell that/How do you write that" in isiZulu

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Say: 'The beach is closed today' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Drink plenty of water this summer' in isiZulu

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Say: 'I love ice-cream on the beach" in isiZulu

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Say: 'I need a very cold drink" in isiZulu

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Say: 'Where were you?" in isiZulu

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Say: 'Don't forget to wear a hat' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Do you have any children?' in isiZulu

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Say: 'What is today's date?' in isiZulu

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Say: 'How do you say that in isiZulu?' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Bring my bill, please' in isiZulu

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Say: 'My brother lives in Cape Town' in isiZulu

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Say: 'I am not feeling well today' in isiZulu

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Say: 'A pie and coke is my favourite meal' in isiZulu

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Say: 'I'm sorry I forgot your birthday' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Hopefully the sun will shine tomorrow' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Chat with us on social media' in isiZulu

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Say: 'I love chocolate cake' in isiZulu

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Say: 'My birthday is in October" in isiZulu

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Say: 'Tomorrow is heritage day in South Africa' in isiZulu

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Say: 'I love living in South Africa' in isiZulu

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Say: 'The South African flag has six colours' in isiZulu

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Say: 'South Africa is a beautiful country' in isiZulu

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Say: 'South Africa has 11 official languages' in isiZulu

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Say: 'South Africa's football team is Bafana Bafana' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Do you want to come for a braai at my house?' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Be proud of your South African heritage' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Women are kind' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Women are nurturing' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Women are strong' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Women are thoughtful' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Women are like flowers' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Women are brave' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Women are remarkable' in isiZulu

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Say: 'The month of August is women's month' in isiZulu

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Say: 'You look nice today' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Are you on social media?' in isiZulu

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Say: 'This weekend is the BIG horse race in Durban' in isiZulu

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Say 'Where can I find milk?' in isiZulu

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Say: 'It is cold. Don't forget to wear your jersey!' in isiZulu

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Say: 'It was nice talking to you' in isiZulu

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Say: 'Do you need a lift?' in isiZulu

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Say: 'What time is our meeting?' in isiZulu

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Learn what the isiZulu verse of the National Anthem means

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How to say: “I'm sorry for being late”

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How to say: “I think you have the wrong number”

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How to say: Iso liwela umfula ugcwele

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How to say: “Uthanda ukubukwa njengesiyephu”

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How to say: 'Unebhungan’ ekhanda'

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How to say: Indlovu ayisindwa ngumboko wayo

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How to say: Amanxiwa Kamili Mbuya

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Translation: 'Uphakathi komhlane nembeleko'

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How to say: 'Happy Birthday to you my friend'

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How to say: 'Keep the change'

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How to say: Thank you for delivering my food

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How to say: 'I wish I can go for a haircut'

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How to say: What is my temperature?

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How to say: “Please put on your mask”

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How to say: Self isolation

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How to say: Lockdown

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How to say: 'Quarantine'

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How to say: 'Social distancing'

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How to say: 'What is your name' and 'My name is Sara'

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How to say: 'I would like to buy R50 airtime'

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How to say: 'I like it alot'

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How to say: The weather is nice today

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How to say: What is the time?

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How to say: “Will you please help me?”

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'How to say: I only speak a little bit of Zulu'

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How to say: “Please call the police”

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How to ask: “Do you think it is going to rain today?”

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How to ask: “Where can I wash my hands?”

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How to say : “Would you like to dance with me?"

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How to say: Please bring the bill?

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How to say: Do you have somewhere where I can charge my phone?

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How to say: Liverpool is the best soccer team ever

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How to ask: 'Liverpool is the best soccer team ever'

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Where is the smoking section?

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How to ask 'Can I get a job?'

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How to ask for petrol in isiZulu

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110 - Word of the day (phendula) answer/to turn

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109 - A word of day shungqa - emit smoke

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108 - Word of the day isondo (a wheel)

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107 - Word of the day vutha (glow)

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106 - Word of the day indawo/place

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105 - Word of the day Isihluthu (afro)

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104 - Word of the day (Senga) to milk

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103 - Word of the day Ndondo (chicken)

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102: Word of the day 'Ubulongo' (Cow dung)

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101 - Word 'Nxamalala' (Nap)

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100 - Word 'Uginqigonqo' (seesaw)

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99 - Word of the day 'Umpetha' (champions)

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98 - Word of the day: ''Isicoco"

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97 - Word of the day manje (now)

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96 - Word of the day nje (just/only)

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95 - Word of the day Ushintshi (Change/ the change you get after purchasing something)

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94 - 'Impica badala' (something that can not be explained)

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93 - Word of the day 'ingelosi' (angel)

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92 - Word of the day 'bhejane' (rhino)

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91 - Word of the day (Imvelaphi - background/origin/heritage)

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90 - Word of day 'instila' - dirt, grime, scum on your body

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89 - Word of the day 'Hlobisa' (decorate)

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88 - Word of the day “uMelusi" - (sheppard)

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87 - Word of the day 'itwala' (lice)

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86 - Word of the day "phendula" answer, respond, flip around

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85 - Word of the day “umuthi" - (tree/medicine/bad juju)

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84 - Word of the day 'isilahlwa naboya' (no use/ pointless)

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83 Word of the day 'ngiyala' refuse/reject

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82 - Word of the day 'vuma' (agree/concur)

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81 - Word of the day 'umbheni' (smoker/fella)

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80 - Word of the day 'isiphandla' wrist band made from goats skin

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79 - Word of the day impi (war)

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78 - Word of the day 'isithende' - heal from the foot