Sightseeing

1. Ngicela lithikithi linye.

   One ticket please.

   Usage

   Buys one entry ticket

   Grammar Note

   Composed by regular grammar rather than a fixed set phrase. ngicela + lithikithi (ticket, class 5) + linye (one).

2. Ngingatsatsa sitfombe lapha yini?

   Can I take a photo here?

   Usage

   Asks permission before photographing. Photography is restricted at royal ceremonies

   Grammar Note

   Composed by regular grammar rather than a fixed set phrase. ngi-nga-tsatsa (I can take) + sitfombe (picture, class 7) + lapha (here) + yini (sentence-final question marker)

3. Imali yekungena ingakanani?

   How much is the entrance fee?

   Usage

   Asks the entrance fee at an attraction

   Grammar Note

   Composed by regular grammar rather than a fixed set phrase. imali (money) + yekungena (for entering) + ingakanani (how much, class 9 agreement).

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