isiZulu phrases
How to say please in isiZulu
Please in isiZulu is “Ngicela...”. There are 9 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Ngicela...
Every way to say please in isiZulu
Ngicela...
Please... / May I have...
isiZulu has no single word for 'please': start with Ngicela ('I ask for'), e.g. Ngicela ubisi, milk please.
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies
Ngicela uphinde
Please repeat
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies
Ngicela ungisize
Please help me
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 2: Asking for Help, Emergencies
Ngicela ume lapha
Please stop here
Useful in a minibus taxi.
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants
Ngicela ukubhale phansi
Please write it down
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies
Ngicela ukhulume kancane
Please speak slowly
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies
Ngicela usithathe isithombe
Please take our photo
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 7: Touring and Socializing
Ngicela ungikhombise ebalazweni
Please show me on the map
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 6: Transportation and Finding your way
Ngicela ungiyise esikhumulweni sezindiza
Please take me to the airport
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 5: Banks, Taxis, and Restaurants
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How do you say please in isiZulu?
“Ngicela...”. isiZulu has no single word for 'please': start with Ngicela ('I ask for'), e.g. Ngicela ubisi, milk please. Other ways: “Ngicela uphinde” (Please repeat); “Ngicela ungisize” (Please help me); “Ngicela ume lapha” (Please stop here).
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