Languages, Swaziland

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Siswati and English are the official languages while English is the medium of instruction in all schools and is widely understood. Proceedings and debates in Parliament are in both languages.
Learn a bit of siswati transilations
(greeting) Sanibonani! "Good day!"
(response) Yebo! "Yes good day!"
(greeting) Ninjani? "How are you?"
(response) Sikhona, ninjani nine? "We are well how are you?"
(response) Natsi sikhona! "We also are well"
(question) likuphi lihovisi leti vakashi? "Where is the tourist office?"
(appreciation) Siyabonga "We thank you"
(appreciation) Ngiyabonga "I thank you"
(farewell) Salakahle "Stay well"
(farewell) Hambakahle "Go well"

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