Sesotho phrases
How to say hello in Sesotho
Hello in Sesotho is “Dumela”. There are 6 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Dumela
Every way to say hello in Sesotho
Dumela
Hello (to one person)
South African spelling; in Lesotho it is written Lumela.
Source: common usage, needs native check
Dumelang
Hello (to several people)
Also used to greet one elder as a sign of respect.
Source: common usage, needs native check
Dumela, mme
Hello, madam
To a woman or mother figure; mme means mother.
Source: common usage, needs native check
Dumela, ausi
Hello, sister
To a young woman.
Source: common usage, needs native check
Dumela, ntate
Hello, sir
To a man or father figure; ntate means father.
Source: common usage, needs native check
Dumela, abuti
Hello, brother
To a young man.
Source: common usage, needs native check
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How do you say hello in Sesotho?
“Dumela”. South African spelling; in Lesotho it is written Lumela. Other ways: “Dumelang” (Hello (to several people)); “Dumela, mme” (Hello, madam); “Dumela, ausi” (Hello, sister).
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