Feelings

1. Ngithabile.

   I'm happy.

   Usage

   Used to say you are happy

   Grammar Note

   Ngi- is "I" and -thabile expresses a state of being happy. It is the completed form of ukuthaba (to rejoice)

2. Ngiyathaba.

   I'm pleased.

   Usage

   Used for pleasure in a slightly formal way, often followed by what you are glad about

   Grammar Note

   It is often followed by a verb, as in "Ngiyathaba ukwethula…" (I am glad to introduce…)

3. Ngiyakuthanda.

   I love you.

   Usage

   Used to tell family or a partner that you love them

   Grammar Note

   Ngiya- is "I", -ku- is "you" (object) and -thanda is "like, love"

4. Ngidiniwe.

   I'm tired.

   Usage

   Used to say you are tired, for example when you want a rest while travelling

   Grammar Note

   Ngi- is "I" and -diniwe expresses a worn-out state

5. Ngitshwenyekile.

   I'm worried.

   Usage

   Used to say you are worried or troubled

   Grammar Note

   Ngi- is "I" and -tshwenyekile expresses being troubled in mind

6. Ngiyasaba.

   I'm afraid.

   Usage

   Used to say you are afraid

   Grammar Note

   "Ngisaba ukuthi…" means "I fear that…"

7. Ngiyazikhakhazisa.

   I'm proud.

   Usage

   Used to say you are proud of yourself, your school or your work

   Grammar Note

   "Ngiyazikhakhazisa ngesikolo" means "I am proud of my school"; what you are proud of follows with nge-

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