Setswana phrases
How to say hello in Setswana
Hello in Setswana is “Dumela”. There are 6 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Dumela
Every way to say hello in Setswana
Dumela
Hello (to one person)
Source: common usage, needs native check
Dumelang
Hello (to several people)
Also used to greet one elder respectfully.
Source: common usage, needs native check
Dumela, rra
Hello, sir
Rra is the respectful way to address a man.
Source: common usage, needs native check
Dumela, mma
Hello, madam
Mma is the respectful way to address a woman.
Source: common usage, needs native check
Dumelang, borra
Hello, gentlemen
Source: common usage, needs native check
Dumelang, bomma
Hello, ladies
Source: common usage, needs native check
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How do you say hello in Setswana?
“Dumela” Other ways: “Dumelang” (Hello (to several people)); “Dumela, rra” (Hello, sir); “Dumela, mma” (Hello, madam).
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