isiZulu phrases
How to say goodbye in isiZulu
Goodbye in isiZulu is “Sala kahle”. There are 5 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Sala kahle
Every way to say goodbye in isiZulu
Sala kahle
Goodbye (to one person who is staying)
Literally 'stay well': said by the person who leaves.
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies
Hamba kahle
Goodbye (to one person who is leaving)
Literally 'go well': said by the person who stays.
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies
Salani kahle
Goodbye (to several people who are staying)
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies
Hambani kahle
Goodbye (to several people who are leaving)
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies
Siyobonana masinyane
See you soon
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies
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How do you say goodbye in isiZulu?
“Sala kahle”. Literally 'stay well': said by the person who leaves. Other ways: “Hamba kahle” (Goodbye (to one person who is leaving)); “Salani kahle” (Goodbye (to several people who are staying)); “Hambani kahle” (Goodbye (to several people who are leaving)).
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