Languages of Swaziland

Siswati is the main language of Swaziland, although English is also widely spoken, even in rural areas, and is the official language for business. Siswati is similar to Zulu and the one speaking one language usually understands the other.

Useful Siswati phrases:

• Hello (to one person) Sawubona
• Hello (to several people) Sanibona
• How are you? Kunjani?
• I'm fine Kulungile
• Goodbye (if you are leaving) Sala kahle
• Goodbye (if you are staying) Hamba kahle
• Please Tsine
• Thank you Ngiyabonga
• Yes Yebo
• No Ha

Enquire now |  Add to my enquiry