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Swati Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Swati learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give our opinions in Swati. Giving opinions is important in any language, as it helps us express our thoughts and feelings about different topics. Let's get started!

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Adjectives & How to Use Be.

Vocabulary

Here are some useful verbs and adjectives we can use to give our opinions:

Swati	Pronunciation	English
Hazala	/ha-zah-la/	Interesting
Qinisa	/ki-ni-sa/	Difficult
Qala	/ka-la/	Good
Hlekile	/hle-ki-le/	Bad
Qhawe	/k͡xo-we/	Brave
Ningaphansi	/ni-ŋa-pʰan-si/	Unacceptable
Ngiyavlile	/ŋi-ya-vli-le/	I like
Angithandi	/a-ŋi-tʰan-di/	I don't like

Giving Opinions

To express your opinion, you can use different structures in Swati. Here are some examples:

Ngiyavlile

To say that you like something, you can use the verb "Ngiyavlile". If you want to give more details, you can use an adjective after the verb. Here are some examples:

• Ngiyavlile lendaba. (I like the story.)
• Ngiyavlile ingculaza. (I like sports.)
• Ngiyavlile qhawe ngaphandle kwendlu. (I like brave people outside the house.)

Angithandi

To say that you don't like something, you can use the expression "Angithandi". Here are some examples:

• Angithandi ukuleleka emuva kwendlu. (I don't like to be laughed at behind my back.)
• Angithandi ocupha abathakathi. (I don't like sorcerers.)
• Angithandi ukusabalala. (I don't like laziness.)

Hazala

To say that something is interesting, you can use the adjective "Hazala". Here are some examples:

• Lendaba yami iyahazala. (My story is interesting.)
• Lesi senhla siyahazala. (This book is interesting.)
• Lomcimbi wokwethwasa kuyahazala. (The initiation ceremony is interesting.)

Qinisa

To say that something is difficult, you can use the adjective "Qinisa". Here are some examples:

• Inqubo ithengisa kakhulu. (The task is very difficult.)
• Ukugwinya kwesikhathi eside kuyiqinisa kakhulu. (Losing weight quickly is very difficult.)
• Ukubhala isicelo sobunjiniyela muntfu ngelinye ilanga kuyiqinisa. (Writing a job application in one day is difficult.)

Qhawe

To say that something is good, you can use the adjective "Qhawe". Here are some examples:

• Uchizi kuyahamba kahle. (Your plan is good.)
• Lesi senhla sinqobangayo kakhulu. (This book is very good.)
• Nendawo emhlabeni kuphela lapho ungasetshenzisi izinkundla ezimali. (The only safe place is where you do not use financial institutions.)

Hlekile

To say that something is bad, you can use the adjective "Hlekile". Here are some examples:

• Lendaba yamayikho okubi. (My story is bad news.)
• Ikhompyutha yakho yahlekile. (Your computer is bad.)
• Lomsebenzi wami luwuhlekile kakhulu. (My job is very bad.)

Ningaphansi

To say that something is unacceptable, you can use the expression "Ningaphansi". Here are some examples:

• Ningaphansi ukukhula abantwana abasolayo. (Child abuse is unacceptable.)
• Ningaphansi ukuhlupheka kwamasiko ethu. (Losing our cultural heritage is unacceptable.)
• Ningaphansi ukubulala abantu ekuthuleni. (Killing people during peaceful protests is unacceptable.)

Dialogue

Let's have a dialogue between two people who want to give their opinions about different topics:

• Person 1: Lendaba lokuhlolwa kwemithetho ihlekile kakhulu. (The law enforcement issue is very bad.)
• Person 2: Yebo, ngisaphila uma ngiyibona lendawo. (Yes, I don't feel safe when I see them around.)
• Person 1: Lomfundi uyadlala kahle kakhulu. (This student plays very well.)
• Person 2: Yebo, kuyahamba kahle. (Yes, he/she is very good.)
• Person 1: Ningaphansi ukubhema isivumelwano sobuqotho. (It's unacceptable to break the peace agreement.)
• Person 2: Sengikhona ngikuzuzile, ungaphansi 'build up' kwabanye. (I am here waiting for you, it's unacceptable to 'build up' against others.)

Now, it's your turn to practice! Use the vocabulary and structures we learned today to give your opinion about different topics. Don't forget to practice with native speakers and ask them any questions you may have! 😊

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Other Lessons

• Negation
• Plurals
• Conditional Mood
• Questions
• Pronouns
• Future Tense
• How to Use Be
• Adjectives
• How to Use Have

Sources

• Swati Grammar - Give your Opinion
• Learn Swati in personalized lessons - Justlearn
• Swati Grammar - How to Use "Be"