Words to Connect

Voices of the Plains

LEARN THE LOCAL LANGUAGE

South Africa has 11 official languages! Here are some useful translations that might come in handy during your stay with us.

The local language spoken in Sabi Sand is Shangaan.

English

Good morning Thank you Tasty food Elephant Buffalo Lion Leopard Rhino (white) Cheetah I'm going home Everything is good

Shangaan

Avuxeni Inkomu Swakudya swakahle Ndlopfu Nyari Ngala Yingwe Mkhumbi Xinkankanka Famba khaya Pashash

Pronunciation

(avu-she-ni) (in-kom-hoo) (swa-kudja swa-ka-hle) (in-dlaw-fu) (in-ya-ree) (in-gaa-laa) (yin-gwe) (im-khoom-bee) (shin-kan-kanka) (fum-ba kai-ya) (pa-shush)

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