Basic Greetings

Izibingelelo Eziyisisekelo

Basic Greetings

Sawubona

[sah-woo-BOH-nah]

Hello (to one person)

Example

"Sawubona, unjani?"

"Hello, how are you?"

Cultural Note

Literally means 'I see you' - a profound acknowledgment of the other person's existence.

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