Language Learning

1. Ke ithuta Sesotho

   I am learning Sesotho.

   Usage

   Used to tell locals you are studying Sesotho, which shows respect and friendliness

   Grammar Note

   "Ithuta" means to learn (literally teach oneself). Composed sentence built with regular grammar.

2. Na o ka bua butle?

   Can you speak slowly?

   Usage

   Used to ask a speaker to slow down

   Grammar Note

   "Butle" is slowly. Composed sentence built with regular grammar.

3. Ka kopo, pheta hape

   Please say it again.

   Usage

   Used to politely ask someone to say it again

   Grammar Note

   A common everyday word.

4. Lentswe "botho" le bolela eng?

   What does the word "botho" mean?

   Usage

   Used to ask the meaning of botho, the key idea of humaneness and kindness

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence built with regular grammar.

5. Na o ka nthuta lentswe le leng?

   Can you teach me one word?

   Usage

   Used to ask a local to teach you one word

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence built with regular grammar.

6. Ho bonolo ho bala mongolo wa hao

   Your handwriting is easy to read.

   Usage

   Used to compliment someone's clear handwriting

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence built with regular grammar.

7. Na Basotho ba bua Senyesemane?

   Do Basotho speak English?

   Usage

   Used to ask whether English is spoken among Sesotho speakers

   Grammar Note

   "Senyesemane" is the English language; Basotho is the plural of Mosotho. Composed sentence built with regular grammar.

8. Ke batla buka ya ho ithuta Sesotho

   I want a book for learning Sesotho.

   Usage

   Used to ask for a language-learning book in a shop or library

   Grammar Note

   "Buka" is a book (class 9). Composed sentence built with regular grammar.

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