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Category 1: Greetings & Everyday Use (Code-Switched) — Sentences 1–100
Sawubona, my friend, how are you?

Unjani? I hope you're well.

I'm good, ngiyaphila, wena?

Ngiyabonga for your help.

Thanks so much, ngiyabonga kakhulu.

Ngiyacela, can you pass the salt?

Sorry, uxolo, I didn't see you.

My apologies, ngiyaxolisa for the mistake.

No worries, akukho nkinga.

Yebo, I agree with you.

Cha, that's not what I meant.

Mhlawumbe we can try again tomorrow.

Impela, that's absolutely correct.

Halala on your graduation!

You're welcome, wamukelekile in our home.

Go well, hamba kahle, and drive safely.

Stay well, sala kahle, my brother.

Sizobonana kusasa, don't forget.

Lala kahle, sweet dreams.

Ube nosuku oluhle at work today.

Uyaphi in such a hurry?

I'm heading ekhaya now.

Ngiyafika manje, just wait for me.

Ngilinde for a second, please.

I'm ready, ngikulungele to start.

Let's go, asihambe now.

Woza la, I want to show you something.

Hlala phansi and make yourself comfortable.

Vuka, it's time to get up.

Buka that beautiful sunset.

Lalela to what I'm saying.

Khuluma kancane, I can't hear you.

Phinda that, ngiyacela.

Ngiyajabula ukukwazi, it's a real pleasure.

Ubani igama lakho? I'm terrible with names.

Igama lami ngingu... Sarah.

Siyakwamukela to the team.

Hhayi, not that way.

Ngikukhumbulile every single day.

Qaphela, the road is slippery.

Inhlanhla enhle with your interview.

Jabula and enjoy your party.

Usuku oluhle lokuzalwa! Happy birthday!

Unyaka omusha omuhle! Happy new year!

Ngabe uyakwazi ukukhuluma isiZulu? Even a little?

Yebo, I can speak a bit.

Cha, I'm still learning.

Ngicela amanzi, I'm so thirsty.

Ngilambile, let's order some food.

Ngomile, my throat is so dry.

Ngikhathazekile about the news.

Ngijabule to see you so happy.

Ngidiniwe from all the driving.

Ngiyesaba that strange noise.

Ngiyathanda lokhu song a lot.

Angikuthandi lokhu weather at all.

Ngiyacela usizo with this heavy box.

Ngilahlekile, can you give me directions?

Ngabe ungisiza? I'm really stuck.

Ngiyavuma, that's a good idea.

Angivumi with that decision.

Ngiyakwazi how to fix it.

Angikwazi to make the meeting.

Ngifuna ukuya khona for my holiday.

Ngabe le ndlela ilungile for the beach?

Ngabe ungikhombisa indlela to the station?

Ngabe kuse kude from here?

Ngabe kusondele to the shops?

Ngifuna ukuthenga lokhu for my mother.

Kubiza malini? Is it expensive?

Kubiza kakhulu for my budget.

Kubiza kancane than I expected.

Ngabe unesaphulelo for students?

Ngabe lokhu kuyatholakala in a larger size?

Ngifuna ukubhuka indawo for two people.

Ngabe uyavuma ikhadi for payment?

Ngizobuya kamuva to collect it.

Ngiyahamba manje, see you later.

Siyahamba, it was nice seeing you.

Ngabe ungakhuluma kancane? I'm hard of hearing.

Ngiyavuma, you have my full support.

Ngiyabonga ngokusiza, I really appreciate it.

Ngiyaluthanda ulimi lwakho, it's beautiful.

Ngicela ulwazi about the bus schedule.

Ngabe kulungile if I park here?

Yebo, it's perfectly kulungile.

Cha, it's akulungile to proceed.

Ngabe uyakwazi ukungisiza right now?

Ngicela isikhathi to think about it.

Ngabe sesifikile the time for the show?

Asikafiki at the destination yet.

Sifikile safely, thank goodness.

Ngabe ungaphinda that one more time?

Ngicela ukubuza a quick question.

Ngabe uyakuqonda what I'm saying?

Yebo, I understand completely, ngiyaqonda.

Cha, I'm sorry, angiqondi.

Ngabe ungakhuluma futhi? The line was bad.

Hamba kahle, my friend, until next time.

Sala kahle, we will miss you.

Category 2: 🗣 Daily Conversation (Code-Switched) — Sentences 101–140

Ngiyajabula namhlanje because the sun is out.

Uhambo lwami beluhle kakhulu, I really enjoyed it.

I'm listening, ngiyalalela manje.

Ngidinga isikhathi esincane to think about it.

Ngifuna ukuya ekhaya manje, I'm exhausted.

Ngicela ungikhumbuze kusasa about the meeting.

Ngiyakhuluma kancane, I'm still practicing.

Ngikhathele emsebenzini today.

Ngizobuyela ekuseni, around 8 am.

Uyakwazi ukukhuluma isiZulu kahle, you're so fluent!

Nginomsebenzi omningi namhlanje, it's a bit much.

Ngiyavuma konke okushiwo, you're absolutely right.

Umoya upholile today, it's so nice.

Ngiyaxolisa ngokuphazamiseka, I didn't mean to interrupt.

Ngikuthanda kakhulu lokho, it's really beautiful.

Abangani bami bayangiseka no matter what.

Don't worry, ngiyakwazi ukwenza lokhu.

Ngizohamba emuva kwesikhashana, I just need to finish this.

Ngikhumbule ukuvala ifasitela, thanks for reminding me.

Sizobonana maduze, take care until then.

Ngiyalungisa manje, it will just be a minute.

Ngithumele umyalezo kamuva, I'm in a meeting right now.

Ngicela uphinde lokho, I didn't quite catch it.

Ngiqedile umsebenzi wami, finally!

Sengikulungele ukuhamba, let's go.

Akukho okubi okwenzekayo, everything is fine.

Ngizizwa ngingcono manje after that nap.

Ngiyaxolisa ngokulibala, it completely slipped my mind.

Uhambo lwaluhle kakhulu, we had the best time.

Ngiyavuma ukuthi kunjalo, that is true.

Ngifuna ukuya esitolo to buy some milk.

Ngizokubona kusasa ekuseni, sleep well.

Ngiyacela, nginike isipuni, please.

Ngijabulela isikhathi sakho, thanks for coming.

Ngicabanga ngalokho okwenzekile, it's very strange.

Ngidinga amanzi abandayo, this heat is something else.

Ngizama ukwenza kahle, I'm trying my best.

Ngiyavuma ngaphezu kwakho konke, I agree with you completely.

Ngiyakwazi ukufunda le ncwadi, it looks interesting.

Ngilambe kakhulu manje, I'm starving.


Category 3: ❓ Questions (Code-Switched) — Sentences 141–170

Uvela kuphi manje? You look like you've had a long day.

Ungakwazi ukuza lana for a few minutes?

Ngabe lokho kuyiqiniso? That's hard to believe.

Kungani ungakakhulumi? Is something bothering you?

Uphi umsebenzi wakho these days?

Ngabe uyakuthanda lokho kudla? It's a bit spicy for me.

Uyakwazi ukungikhombisa indlela to the new mall?

Ngabe lokhu sekuphelile? Is there any more left?

Sizohamba nini? What time are we leaving?

Uyakwazi ukubona lokhu? It's right in front of you.

Ubani ohamba phambili? Who's leading this project?

Ingabe lokhu kuyenzeka njalo? Does this happen often?

Uthanda ukupheka muphi umkhiqizo? What's your signature dish?

Kungakanani lokhu? Is the price negotiable?

Ingabe ufuna ukuya nami to the concert?

Ngabe uyakwazi ukusho lokho futhi? In English, please.

Uyaphi kusasa ekuseni? You're leaving early tomorrow.

Ubani ozolungisa lokhu? Do you know a good plumber?

Ingabe uyavuma? Do we have an agreement?

Yini oyicabangayo ngalokhu? I value your opinion.

Kungani uhlezi wedwa? Come join us at the table.

Ngabe lokhu kuyajabulisa? This looks like fun, doesn'tit?

Uyakwazi ukuhlela lokhu kahle? You're so good at organizing.

Uyakwazi ukubhala lokhu phansi? For the official record.

Uzobuya nini ekhaya? Don't work too late.

Kungani uhlehlisa njalo? You need to make a decision.

Ubani okhuluma manje? Who is the current speaker?

Ingabe uyafuna ukuhlala isikhathi eside? You're welcome to stay for dinner.

Ingabe lokhu kuyenzeka njalo kubo bonke? Is this policy the same for everyone?

Uyakuthanda ukuhamba ngezinyawo? It's great exercise, you know.


Category 4: 🧭 Commands & Instructions (Code-Switched) — Sentences 171–200

Beka konke kahle etafuleni so we can sort it out.

Vala iwindi, it's getting cold in here.

Qala umsebenzi wakho manje, we're running out of time.

Letha amanzi lapho, for the guests.

Hamba ngqo lapho, you can't miss it.

Phendula kahle, it's an important question.

Yeka ukukhuluma manje, I need to concentrate.

Khumbula lokhu kahle, it's very important for later.

Geza izitsha ngaphambi kokulala, it's your turn tonight.

Faka lokhu ebhokisini, carefully please.

Buyisela izinto where you found them.

Phakamisa izwi lakho, no one can hear you at the back.

Bheka lokho ngokucophelela before you make a decision.

Yenza isinqumo manje, we can't wait any longer.

Phuma endlini ngokuthula, and don't slam the door.

Nikeza wonke umuntu isikhathi to finish their work.

Lalela kahle because these instructions are complicated.

Bhala yonke imininingwane for your records.

Hambisa lokhu to the office next door.

Gqoka kahle, we have important visitors today.

Sula itafula, it's still sticky from breakfast.

Zama futhi, I know you can get it right.

Hlanganisa izinto zakho, the taxi will be here soon.

Shintsha indlela if you see that this one is blocked.

Faka lokhu ngaphakathi the fridge, not the cupboard.

Zibambe uzolile, the nurse will be with you shortly.

Phinda lokhu for those who missed it the first time.

Vusa wonke umuntu, breakfast is on the table.

Nikeza isibonelo esihle for the younger kids to follow.

Shayela manje before the traffic gets bad.


Category 5: 📖 Storytelling / Narratives (Code-Switched) — Sentences 201–250

Ngolunye usuku, a young boy walked into town alone.

UThandi waphatha izimbali ezinhle that she grew herself.

Izinkanyezi zazikhanya so brightly that night.

Umfula wawugeleza peacefully through the forest.

Inja yakhonkotha at the stranger approaching the house.

UMaZulu waphatha izingane zakhe with so much kindness.

Umoya wawuphephetha izihlahla in a gentle, soothing rhythm.

Izinyoni zacula their beautiful morning songs.

Umndeni wahlala etafuleni to enjoy a meal together.

Izulu laqala ukuna without any warning.

Umfana wathola isikhwama hidden in the garden.

Isonto laligcwele with happy, celebrating people.

Intombazane yathandaza before she went to sleep.

Izimoto zazigijima down the busy highway.

Umkhulu wayelalela to his grandchildren's stories patiently.

Inyoni indiza higher than he had ever seen a bird fly.

Umama wakha ikhaya elisha filled with love and laughter.

Umngane wami wangitshela indaba that made me laugh and cry.

Abantwana bagijima outside, playing in the sun.

Isibani savutha all through the dark, stormy night.

Umfowethu wafunda incwadi from cover to cover in one night.

Indlovu yadlula quietly right past our vehicle.

Intokazi yagqoka ingubo that took everyone's breath away.

Iinkomo zaziphuza amanzi from the fresh, clean stream.

UThabo wahamba ngebhasi all the way to Durban.

Izintaba zazimbozwe by soft, white clouds.

Uthisha wafundisa in a way that made us love learning.

Umfana wathatha isinqumo that would change his life forever.

Abantu bahlangana ndawonye to celebrate a great success.

Isikole sabo sathola many awards for excellence.

Umoya oshisayo changed the direction of the flames.

Intombazane yathola incwadi with her name written inside.

Umfana wagijima home as fast as he could.

Abazali bamamukela izingane zabo with huge smiles and open arms.

Umndeni waphuma to watch the beautiful sunset together.

Ihlathi laligcwele with all kinds of amazing animals.

UThandi wahleka until tears streamed down her face.

Izinkanyezi zahlala zikhanya like diamonds in the sky.

Umuntu wesilisa walalela to the soft music on the radio.

Isitimela sadlula in a loud, rushing blur.

Inyoni yahlala on the highest branch of the tree.

Umkhulu wabatshela indaba from when he was a young man.

Abangani bathandana just like a real family.

Umoya ubanda so much we could see our breath.

Abantwana balalela to their teacher with great respect.

Umfana wahamba nozakwabo to school every single day.

Izimoto zamisa because the rain was too heavy.

Umama waphatha umntwana wakhe with gentle, loving hands.

Abantu bagubha together with so much joy and laughter.

Umhlaba wawuhlaza after all the rain we had.


Category 6: 🔢 Numbers / Dates / Times (Code-Switched) — Sentences 251–290

Namhlanje kunguLwesihlanu, the weekend is almost here!

Inombolo yami engu-082 765 4321, please save it.

Imali eyi-R200 iyanele for what I need to buy.

Sihlangana ngehora lesishiyagalolunye sharp, don't be late.

Inyanga yesine iyamangalisa with its beautiful colors.

Namhlanje umhla ka-10 kuMeyi, my mother's birthday.

Ngicela amathikithi amathathu for the movie, please.

Isikhathi sokudla yihora leshumi nambili exactly.

Inombolo yesihlalo sami ngu-15, right near the front.

Ubude bale ndlela ngamakhilomitha awu-25, not too far.

Iminyaka yakhe ingama-30 this year, but she looks younger.

Ngizobuya ngo-2 ntambama, right after my appointment.

Sizohlangana ngomhlaka-18 kuJulayi for the conference.

Inombolo yemoto yakhe ngu-ND 123 456, a white Toyota.

Sekusele i'insuku ezimbili kuphela until our holiday!

Le ntengo ingu-R75 kuphela, that's a great price.

Sifike ngesikhathi esingu-08:00 for our meeting.

Ngidinga i'inombolo ezintathu kuphela to complete the form.

Sihamba ngoMsombuluko ekuseni, first thing.

Umcimbi uzoqala ngehora lesithupha ntambama.

Indlela ibuzwa kwabaphambili, that's how we learn from others.

Umuthi ugotshwa usemanzi, that's the perfect time for planting.

Ukungena kudinga isibindi, there's no doubt about it.

Ihlathi alingenwa ngomlenze owodwa, you need a good team.

Akukho ndlovu yasindwa umboko wayo, we all have our own burdens to carry.

Amanzi awela phezulu eweni, that's just the nature of things.

Ubunzima buyadlula njengamafu, tough times never last forever.

Inhlanzi ayibanjwa ngomlomo ovulekile, you need a good strategy to succeed.

Ubumnandi buvela emsebenzini onzima, nothing good comes easily.

Isihlahla esikhulu sivikela izihlahla ezincane, that's true leadership.

Inja endala ayifundiswa amaqhinga amasha, it's hard to change old habits.

Ukubekezela kuyakhulisa impumelelo, patience really is a virtue.

Umoya omubi awuhambi wedwa, trouble usually doesn't come alone.

Amaqiniso awagugi, the truth is always straight.

Isandla esinikezayo siyabusiswa, it's better to give than to receive.

Ukhuni olulodwa alenzi mlilo, you can't do everything by yourself.

Amandla awaveli ngaphandle, aphuma ngaphakathi, real strength comes from within.

Inyoni eyakhayo ayesabi umsebenzi, a bird that is building its nest is not afraid of work.

Ubude abukhombisi ubuhlakani, you can't judge a book by its cover.

Amandla omoya awabonakali kodwa ayazwakala, you can feel the wind's power even if you can't see it.

Siyakwamukela esitolo sethu, feel free to look around.

Sicela ukhokhele lapha at the counter.

Inani lento lingu-R100, would you like it?

Sisebenzisa zonke izinhlobo zamakhadi for payment.

Sicela ubeke imali etafuleni for the cashier.

Siyabonga ngokuthenga with us today.

Sicela ugcine irisidi yakho for your records.

Izimpahla zizofika ngosuku olulandelayo before 5 PM.

Sicela ulinde umzuzu owodwa while I check for you.

Inkonzo yethu ivulekile from 8 AM to 6 PM.


Category 7: 🟡 Emotions & Reactions (Code-Switched) — Sentences 301–340

Ngiyajabula to hear the good news.

Ngiyesaba that something might go wrong.

Ngiyacasuka when people are unfair.

Ngiyamangala at how beautiful this place is.

Ngikhathazekile about the upcoming test.

Ngiyadabuka that you would do such a thing.

Ngiyazethemba that I can achieve my goals.

Ngiyakhathazeka about my son's health.

Ngizizwa ngingcono after talking to you.

Ngizizwa kabi about what happened yesterday.

Ngiyavuma that you have a good point.

Angivumi with that way of thinking.

Ngicabanga kanjalo too, I agree with you.

Angiqiniseki if this is the right way.

Ngizwile kahle what you explained.

Angizwa kahle what you mean.

Kuyamangaza lokhu new technology.

Ngikhathele from all this walking.

Angikhathalanga what people think anymore.

Ngifuna ukuphumula my mind is tired.

Ngifuna ukukhuluma to you in private.

Ngifuna ukuthula in my life right now.

Ngifuna usizo with this heavy load.

Ngiyabonga kakhulu for your kindness.

Ngiyaxolisa for the misunderstanding.

Angizange ngisho kanjalo, you misunderstood me.

Ngiyamangala ngawe, you always surprise me.

Ngiyakuhlonipha for your wisdom.

Ngiyakuthanda spending time with you.

Ngiyakuzonda that kind of behavior.

Angikwazi ukukusho how I feel right now.

Ngiyaziqhenya ngawe, my child.

Ungangithukuthelisi when I'm trying to work.

Ngiyadlala nje, I was just joking.

Bengicabanga njalo when I was younger.

Bekungesikho lokho that I wanted.

Ngikhumbule into ebalulekile I need to tell you.

Angikholwa lokhu story you're telling me.

Ngithokozela ukukubona after so long.

Kuyangijabulisa lokhu time with family.


Category 8: 🟠 Daily Actions & Routines (Code-Switched) — Sentences 341–400

Ngivuka ekuseni around six o'clock.

Ngigeza ubuso with cold water.

Ngihlanza amazinyo before breakfast.

Ngiyagqoka my work clothes.

Ngi phuza amanzi first thing in the morning.

Ngidla isidlo sasekuseni with my family.

Ngiyaphuma endlini at seven thirty.

Ngiyahamba ngomsebenzi by car.

Ngiyahamba ngesitimela when my car is being fixed.

Ngi hamba nge bhasi number 15.

Ngihamba ngezinyawo to get some exercise.

Ngiyasebenza from eight to five.

Ngiyafunda isiZulu in my spare time.

Ngi bhala amanothi for my course.

Ngiyaphuza ikhofi during my break.

Ngiyaphumula for a few minutes.

Ngiyaxoxa nomngani on the phone.

Ngiyabuyela ekhaya around six PM.

Ngi pheka ukudla for dinner.

Ngidla isidlo sesihlwa with my family.

Ngibuka i-TV in the living room.

Ngifunda incwadi before sleeping.

Ngilalela umculo while cooking.

Ngiyagijima in the park.

Ngi geza umzimba every evening.

Ngilungiselela ukulala around ten PM.

Ngiyathandaza before going to bed.

Ngiyalala early during the week.

Ngiphumula ekamelweni on weekends.

Ngihlanza indlu on Saturdays.

Ngigunda izinwele every month.

Ngihlanza izingubo on Sunday afternoon.

Ngihlanza izitsha after every meal.

Ngiyo vakashela umngani sometimes.

Ngisathatha ikhefu for lunch.

Ngibhala uhlu lwemisebenzi for the next day.

Ngihlela izinto zami in my diary.

Ngihlola i-email every hour.

Ngiyaphendula izingcingo when I'm available.

Ngiyaphendula imiyalezo as soon as I can.

Ngiyahamba esitolo to buy groceries.

Ngiyathenga ukudla for the week.

Ngithenga izinto ezisemqoka from the list.

Ngihamba ekhaya straight after work.

Ngifaka izingubo kumshini wokuwasha on Mondays.

Ngiyazifudumeza in winter.

Ngizama into entsha every week.

Ngipheka ipasta for my friends.

Ngipheka inyama on the braai.

Ngifaka amanzi ebhodweni for tea.

Ngiyaxubha phansi to watch news.

Ngivula amafasitela for fresh air.

Ngivala umnyango when it's cold.

Ngicisha izibani when I leave.

Ngivula izibani when it gets dark.

Ngivula ifriji to get some milk.

Ngiyaphuma egcekeni to get some sun.

Ngiyabuyela endlini when it rains.

Ngiyakhuluma nomndeni during dinner.

Ngiyaphendula imibuzo from my children.