Greeting in Eswatini (Swaziland): How to Say 'Hello' in siSwati

Standard Greeting

In siSwati (the national language), the common way to say "Hi" or "Hello" is:

Sawubona

Usage

• Used for both "hello" and "welcome."
• Can be repeated: "Sawubona, sawubona" for emphasis.
• Response: "Yebo" (yes) or "Sawubona" back.

Cultural Note

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) values polite greetings; it's customary to greet elders first and inquire about well-being.