Feelings

1. Ndzi tsakile

   I'm glad

   Usage

   Expresses gladness, such as when introduced or after a kindness

   Grammar Note

   The Bible has "ndzi tsakile swinene" (I am very glad); "tsaka" means to rejoice

2. Ndza ku rhandza

   I love you

   Usage

   Works for family and friends as well as romance; too heavy for a first meeting

   Grammar Note

   An attested form (John 21). It differs from the Zulu "ngiyakuthanda"

3. Ndzi hlundzukile

   I'm angry

   Usage

   A strong signal, so keep it for genuine complaints

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words (composed). "hlundzukile" occurs in FLORES and the Bible in a third-person form

4. Ndzi chavile

   I'm afraid

   Usage

   For when you feel unsafe or frightened

   Grammar Note

   The Bible has "ndzi chavile ivi ndzi famba" (I grew afraid and went)

5. Ndza vilela

   I'm worried

   Usage

   Tells someone you are anxious or worried

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words (composed). "vilela" appears in the Bible as "tshikani ku vilela" (stop worrying)

Browse all TravelPhrases languages