I want to learn to speak some Swati before my other half comes here to South Australia, anyone know somewhere either on line or a book that I can learn from. Really need to know how to say I love you in his language as well. No stupid answers please,
2006-07-17 19:53:27 · 6 answers · asked by Aunty Jules 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Hello,
Actually Swati is an African Language from the South....
It is also known as the following Swati,Swazi,siSwati. it is a Bantu language of the Nguni Group spoken in Swaziland and South Africa. It is an official language of Swaziland (along with English) and one of the 11 official languages of South Africa.
Although often referred to as Swazi, that is the name of the language and people in Zulu.
There are four dialects being Shiselweni, Hhoho, Nandzini, and Shiselweni. It is most commonly related to Xhosa, Zulu, and Ndebele in the near by regions.
I love you in SiSwati is ngiyakutsandza
Take care
2006-07-17 21:52:26 · answer #1 · answered by kida_w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason is that there were too many strands of Native American languages - each tribe had its own language, or words within that were unique to them. And there ARE many words that are used in our speaking - a lot of names of cities and states. Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin are full of cities, counties, lakes, and landmarks that are named with Native American words. The difference is that there had to be ONE commonly recognized language for the entire nation to exist. There wasn't going to be able to have this area speaking one language, and another area speaking something completely different. And just so you know - With a majority of the citizens today speaking American English (and there is a difference between American and English), and the government operating in American English, it will continue to be just that - American English. And go to Britian: They have "Bobbies", "Lews", and many other differences in their language. And they might be a bit offended if you told them their language was no different than ours. Basically, if I went to Mexico (and I have), I would make an effort to speak their language. I have had a few years of it, and when I go there, I speak it as well as I can. But the effort is made on my part, and I think the respect should be returned.
2016-03-16 22:26:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can learn isiSwati via correspondence at the University of South Africa (www.unisa.ac.za). It's a minor language, and I doubt if you'll find any sites or "teach-yourself" books that teach it.
2006-07-17 22:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by mala k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a bookstore and find a tutorial book on the basics of the language... I am sure there are available issues.
2006-07-17 20:34:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just know of this site.
http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/translation/Swati/
2006-07-17 20:05:50 · answer #5 · answered by superflygurl123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just repeat after me.......
swaa......... tee.......
there you are, you have learnt to speak "Swati"
2006-07-17 23:23:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋