isiZulu phrases
How to say sorry in isiZulu
Sorry in isiZulu is “Ngiyaxolisa”. There are 3 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Ngiyaxolisa
Every way to say sorry in isiZulu
Ngiyaxolisa
I'm sorry (apology)
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies
Uxolo, utheni?
Sorry, what did you say?
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies
Ngiyaxolisa, uxolo
Sorry, excuse me
Source: Unisa Online Basic Course in Zulu, Theme 1: Greetings and Courtesies
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How do you say sorry in isiZulu?
“Ngiyaxolisa” Other ways: “Uxolo, utheni?” (Sorry, what did you say?); “Ngiyaxolisa, uxolo” (Sorry, excuse me).
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