Feelings

1. Ngiyajabula.

   I am glad.

   Usage

   Expresses happiness you feel now

   Grammar Note

   ngi-ya-jabula (I-present-rejoice).

2. Ngijabulile.

   I am happy.

   Usage

   Tells that you are happy (perfect form)

   Grammar Note

   ngi-jabul-ile (I have rejoiced = I am happy).

3. Ngidzinwe kakhulu.

   I am very tired.

   Usage

   Tells that you are worn out after a journey

   Grammar Note

   ngi-dzin-we (I am tired) + kakhulu (very).

4. Ngiyesaba.

   I am afraid.

   Usage

   Say it when you feel scared

   Grammar Note

   ngi-ya-esaba (I-present-fear).

5. Ngitfukutsele.

   I am angry.

   Usage

   A strong statement; use it only when you are really angry

   Grammar Note

   ngi-tfukutsel-e (I am angry). It is strong, so keep it for real complaints.

6. Ngidzangele.

   I am sad.

   Usage

   Tells that you feel sad

   Grammar Note

   ngi-dzangel-e (I am sad).

7. Ngikhatsatekile.

   I am worried.

   Usage

   Used to tell someone you are worried

   Grammar Note

   ngi-khatsatek-ile (I am worried).

8. Ngimangele.

   I am surprised.

   Usage

   Used when something surprises you

   Grammar Note

   ngi-mangel-e (I am amazed).

9. Ngiyakutsandza.

   I love you.

   Usage

   Works for family, friends and partners; too heavy for a first meeting

   Grammar Note

   ngi-ya-ku-tsandza (I-present-you-love). tsandza corresponds to Zulu thanda.

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