Language/Swati/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Swati learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Swati words related to clothes. Knowing these words will help you to understand and communicate better in Swati. Let's get started!
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Fruits, Say Hello and Greetings in Swati, Colors & Food.
Basics[edit | edit source]
Here are some basic words related to clothes in Swati:
| Swati | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ukudla | u-ku-dla | to wear |
| ukutshintsha | u-ku-tshi-ntsha | to change |
| ukubhala | u-ku-bha-la | to sew |
| ukudlula | u-ku-dlu-la | to take off |
| ukudlulisa | u-ku-dlu-li-sa | to put on |
Types of Clothes[edit | edit source]
Now let's look at some of the different types of clothes in Swati:
| Swati | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ibhulashi | i-bhu-la-shi | shirt |
| ibhulakhi | i-bhu-la-khi | skirt |
| ibhulamu | i-bhu-la-mu | trousers |
| ibhulamu lokhulu | i-bhu-la-mu lo-khu-lu | jeans |
| ibhulamu lokuhlaza | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-hla-za | shorts |
| ibhulamu lokugqibela | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-gqi-be-la | pyjamas |
| ibhulamu lokufa | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa | dress |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokuhlaza | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-hla-za | mini dress |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokugqibela | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-gqi-be-la | maxi dress |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokuhlaza | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-hla-za | jumpsuit |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokugqibela | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-gqi-be-la | overalls |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokuhlaza | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-hla-za | romper |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokugqibela | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-gqi-be-la | playsuit |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokuhlaza | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-hla-za | bodysuit |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokugqibela | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-gqi-be-la | onesie |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokuhlaza | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-hla-za | leggings |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokugqibela | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-gqi-be-la | tights |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokuhlaza | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-hla-za | stockings |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokugqibela | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-gqi-be-la | socks |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokuhlaza | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-hla-za | scarf |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokugqibela | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-gqi-be-la | hat |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokuhlaza | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-hla-za | gloves |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokugqibela | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-gqi-be-la | belt |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokuhlaza | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-hla-za | shoes |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokugqibela | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-gqi-be-la | boots |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokuhlaza | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-hla-za | sandals |
| ibhulamu lokufa lokugqibela | i-bhu-la-mu lo-ku-fa lo-ku-gqi-be-la | slippers |
Colors[edit | edit source]
Let's look at some colors in Swati:
| Swati | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| luhlaza | lu-hla-za | white |
| luhlaza | lu-hla-za | black |
| luhlaza | lu-hla-za | grey |
| luhlaza | lu-hla-za | red |
| luhlaza | lu-hla-za | blue |
| luhlaza | lu-hla-za | green |
| luhlaza | lu-hla-za | yellow |
| luhlaza | lu-hla-za | orange |
| luhlaza | lu-hla-za | purple |
| luhlaza | lu-hla-za | pink |
| luhlaza | lu-hla-za | brown |
Materials[edit | edit source]
Finally, let's look at some materials used for making clothes in Swati:
| Swati | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | cotton |
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | wool |
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | silk |
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | leather |
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | polyester |
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | nylon |
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | spandex |
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | rayon |
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | denim |
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | velvet |
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | lace |
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | fur |
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | satin |
| ukuhlaba | u-ku-hla-ba | chiffon |
That's it for this lesson! You now know the basics of Swati vocabulary related to clothes. To practice and improve your Swati, you can use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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