Looking for practical Hebrew (עברית) to Tsonga phrases? This free guide lists 100 essential sentences for travel, study, work, and everyday conversation. Each line shows the Hebrew phrase first, then the Tsonga translation (Tsonga) — so you can scan quickly before a trip, class, or video call.
The phrases are grouped into eight topics: greetings and pleasantries, useful phrases for travellers, everyday conversation, directions and getting around, shopping and dining, emergencies and health, work and business, and time, days and numbers. Use the table of contents to jump straight to greetings, directions, dining, emergencies, or numbers. You do not need perfect grammar to start — short, clear sentences often work better than silence when you are learning Tsonga.
Tip: when a Tsonga phrase looks unfamiliar, compare it with the Hebrew wording — noticing word order differences helps you understand grammar naturally.
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Greetings and pleasantries
Hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and polite introductions for meeting new people.
שלום
Xewani(Shalom)
תודה
Ndza khensa(Toda)
בוקר טוב
Xewani xitulu(Boker Tov)
אחר צהריים טובים
Xewani ntlhanu(Achar Tzohorayim Tovim)
ערב טוב
Xewani nhloko(Erev Tov)
לילה טוב
Xewani xihlayo(Laila Tov)
נתראה מאוחר יותר
Tshamisa(Nitra'eh Me'uchar Yoter)
להתראות
Sala kahle(Lehit'raot)
מה השם שלך?
U vitaniwani?(Ma Hashem Shelcha?)
שמי ג'ון
Ndzina i John(Shmi John)
מה שלומך?
U njhani?(Ma Shlomcha?)
נעים להכיר אותך
Ku rhandza ku hlangana na wena(Naim Lehakir Otcha)
Useful phrases for travellers
Airport, hotel, tickets, and transport phrases for getting around on a trip.
אתה מדבר אנגלית?
U vulavula Xitsonga?(ata medaber anglit?)
אני לא מדבר הינדית טוב
A ndzi vulavula Hindi kahle.(ani lo medaber hindit tov)
אני לא מבין
A ndzi twisisi.(ani lo mevin)
בבקשה דבר לאט
Ndza kombela u vulavula hi ku hatlisa.(bevakasha daber le'at)
אתה יכול להגיד את זה שוב?
U nga vula sweswo na ku tlhela?(ata yachol lehagid et ze shuv?)
איפה השירותים?
Xikombiso xihi?(eifo hasherutim?)
איך אני מגיע למרכז העיר?
Ndza famba njhani ku ya etikweni?(eich ani magia lemerkaz ha'ir?)