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How do you say hello in nguni?

There's no single "hello" in Nguni. It depends on the specific Nguni language and the context.

Here are some options:

General greetings:

* Sawubona (Zulu, Swazi): This is the most common greeting, meaning "We see you." It's a respectful and friendly way to acknowledge someone's presence.

* Sanibona (Xhosa): This is the equivalent of "Sawubona" in Xhosa.

* Molo (Northern Sotho, Tswana): This greeting is often used in other Southern Bantu languages, including Nguni, and simply means "Hello."

More specific greetings:

* Sawubona makhulu (Zulu, Swazi): "Hello, grandfather" - used for an elder male

* Sawubona makoti (Zulu, Swazi): "Hello, daughter-in-law" - used for a married woman

* Sawubona mntwana (Zulu, Swazi): "Hello, child" - used for a younger person

Remember:

* Use the correct language: "Sawubona" is for Zulu and Swazi, "Sanibona" is for Xhosa.

* Respond appropriately: The standard response to "Sawubona" or "Sanibona" is "Sina bona" meaning "We see you too."

* Be respectful: Nguni culture values politeness, so greet people with a smile and a friendly tone.

It's always a good idea to ask a fluent Nguni speaker for guidance on the appropriate greeting in a specific situation.

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