Sesotho Words and Phrases

05-Dec-2007

Below are some useful phrases in the Sesotho language.

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I live well ....  I am fine    Ke phela hantle       Audio

Name of yours is what? ... What is your name?   Lebisto la hao u mang      Audio

Speak slowly. Not I understand.  Bua butle.  He ke utlosese     Audio

I'm going to Qacha's Nek      Ke ea Qacha's Nek        Audio

You from where? ... Where are you from?   U tsoa  kae        Audio

I'm from Maseru       Ke tsoa Maseru          Audio

I want water which is cold  ...  I'd like some cold water.  Ke kopa metsi a batang   Audio

How much does it cost?  Ke bokae ... It is how much?   Audio

It is cents which are five ... It's five cents.    Ke lisente tes halano    Audio

I give thanks ... Thank you.   Kea leboha    Audio

Go well ... Goodbye    Tsamaea hantle     Audio