Dating & Romance

1. Singahlangana godu nini?

   When can we meet again?

   Usage

   Arranges another meeting after a pleasant encounter

   Grammar Note

   si-nga-hlangana means "we can meet"; godu is "again" and nini is "when". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

2. Ngifuna ubungani kwaphela.

   I only want friendship.

   Usage

   Politely says you want friendship only, not a romantic relationship

   Grammar Note

   ubungani, "friendship", is built on umngani (friend). kwaphela at the end means "only". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

3. Ngiyakuthanda!

   I love you!

   Usage

   Tells a partner or close person that you love them; not for people you have just met

   Grammar Note

   ngi-ya-ku-thanda is "I (ngi) + emphasis (ya) + you (ku) + love (thanda)". thanda covers both "like" and "love"

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