Shopping

1. Ngitawukhokha malini ngaloku?

   How much is this?

   Usage

   Ask the price before buying; point at the item

   Grammar Note

   Composed by regular grammar rather than a fixed set phrase. Literally "how much will I pay for this". ngi-tawu-khokha (I-future-pay) + malini (how much) + ngaloku (with this). Same pattern as "Utawubhadala malini...?"

2. Kuyabita kakhulu.

   It is too expensive.

   Usage

   Says the price is too high; said with a smile it opens a bargaining talk

   Grammar Note

   Do not use Zulu "kuyabiza".

3. Ngitawutsatsa loku.

   I will take this.

   Usage

   When you decide to buy

   Grammar Note

   Composed by regular grammar rather than a fixed set phrase. ngi-tawu-tsatsa (I-future-take) + loku (this). Do not use Zulu "ngizothatha"

4. Ngifuna kutsenga ticatfulo.

   I want to buy shoes.

   Usage

   Tell a shop or market seller what you want to buy

   Grammar Note

   Composed by regular grammar rather than a fixed set phrase. ngi-funa (I want) + ku-tsenga (to buy) + ticatfulo (shoes, class 10). Do not use Zulu "izicathulo"

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