sanibonani

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Zulu

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /saniɓonáːni/

Interjection

sanibonani (to multiple people, to one person sawubona)

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

Usage notes

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.

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