Language Learning

1. Ke ithuta go bolela Sepedi

   I am learning to speak Sepedi

   Usage

   Used to tell people you are learning the language

   Grammar Note

   "bolela" means speak, placed before the language name (composed from dictionary-verified words)

2. Lentšu le le ra eng?

   What does this word mean?

   Usage

   Used to ask the meaning of a word

   Grammar Note

   "ra" means mean or say. "ra eng" is well attested (composed from dictionary-verified words)

3. Nthute lentšu le tee

   Can you teach me one word?

   Usage

   Used to ask a local to teach you a word

   Grammar Note

   "nthute" is the imperative of "ruta" (teach) with "me". "lentšu le tee" is well attested (composed from dictionary-verified words)

4. Ke nyaka puku ya go ithuta Sepedi

   I want a book to learn Sepedi

   Usage

   Used to look for a study book in a shop

   Grammar Note

   "puku" is a class 9 noun (book) (composed from dictionary-verified words)

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