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How do you say hello beautiful in Zulu?

There isn't a direct translation for "hello beautiful" in Zulu, as it's more about conveying a sentiment of admiration and respect. However, you can express this meaning in a few ways:

Directly addressing beauty:

* Sawubona, mhle/mhlophe/mkhulu/mkhulu/mhle: This translates to "Hello, beautiful/pretty/handsome/great/nice."

* You can choose the appropriate term based on the person's gender and the specific kind of beauty you want to acknowledge.

* Sawubona, ungumhle kakhulu: This translates to "Hello, you are very beautiful/handsome." This is a more emphatic way of expressing your admiration.

Expressing general admiration and respect:

* Sawubona, ungumuntu omhle kakhulu: This translates to "Hello, you are a very good person." It conveys admiration and respect for the person as a whole.

* Sawubona, ungumuntu omuhle kakhulu: This translates to "Hello, you are a very nice person." This is a more general and polite greeting.

Remember:

* It's important to use the appropriate term based on your relationship with the person and the context of the situation.

* Saying "hello beautiful" to someone you don't know well might be considered too forward.

By using a combination of these phrases, you can express your admiration for someone in a polite and respectful way in Zulu.

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