Internet & WiFi

1. A go na le Wi-Fi?

   Is there Wi-Fi?

   Usage

   Used to ask about internet access at a lodging or shop

   Grammar Note

   No dedicated word for Wi-Fi was verified, so the international term is used. "a go na le" means is there (composed from dictionary-verified words)

2. Lentšu la sephiri ke eng?

   What is the password?

   Usage

   Used to ask for a Wi-Fi or similar password

   Grammar Note

   "lentšu la sephiri" is the usual rendering of password (literally secret word) (composed from dictionary-verified words)

3. Inthanete ga e šome

   The internet is not working

   Usage

   Used when the connection does not work

   Grammar Note

   Negative with ga + concord + final -e (šoma -> šome); "ga e šome" is well attested (composed from dictionary-verified words)

4. Ke nyaka nomoro ya gago ya mogala

   I want your phone number

   Usage

   Used to ask for someone's contact number

   Grammar Note

   "nomoro ya mogala" (phone number) is well attested. "mogala" means phone or telephone line (composed from dictionary-verified words)

5. Mphe nomoro ya gago ya mogala, hle

   Please give me your phone number

   Usage

   Used to politely ask a friendly person for a number

   Grammar Note

   "Mphe" is the imperative of "fa" (give) with "me", the same as in "Mphe R20" (composed from dictionary-verified words)

6. Ke rometše molaetša ka WhatsApp

   I sent a message on WhatsApp

   Usage

   Used to say you have sent a message

   Grammar Note

   The perfect of "romela" (send) is "rometše". "molaetša" means message (composed from dictionary-verified words)

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