Public Transport

1. Indawo yokuma kwebhasi iphi?

   Where is the bus stop?

   Usage

   Ask for the location of a bus stop

   Grammar Note

   "yokuma" means "place to stop"

2. Isitishi semetro siphi?

   Where is the metro station?

   Usage

   Ask for the location of a metro station

   Grammar Note

   "semetro" is a loan word from English

3. Ndingathengaphi itiket?

   Where can I buy a ticket?

   Usage

   Ask where to buy a ticket

   Grammar Note

   "Ndinga-" is a modal prefix indicating possibility

4. Ibhasi elandelayo iza ngexesha elini?

   What time is the next bus?

   Usage

   Ask the time of the next bus

   Grammar Note

   "elandelayo" is a relative form meaning "the next one"

5. Le ndlela iya e-...?

   Does this route go to ...?

   Usage

   Check if this route goes to a specific destination

   Grammar Note

   Place prefix "e-" or "ase-" before destination names

6. Kuyimfuneko ukutshintsha ibhasi?

   Is it necessary to change buses?

   Usage

   Ask if a transfer is necessary

   Grammar Note

   "Kuyimfuneko" is a fixed expression meaning "it is necessary"

7. Siphi isiphelo sendlela?

   Where is the final stop?

   Usage

   Ask where the final stop is

   Grammar Note

   "isiphelo" is a noun meaning "end" or "terminus"

8. Kukho ipasi yexesha?

   Is there a monthly pass?

   Usage

   Ask if there is a monthly or period pass

   Grammar Note

   "Kukho" expresses existence

9. Ibhasi ilindile.

   The bus is delayed.

   Usage

   Inform that the bus is running late

   Grammar Note

   "ilindile" means "is waiting" or "is delayed"

10. Ucango luphi?

    Where is the exit?

    Usage

    Ask where the exit is

    Grammar Note

    "luphi" is the "where" question word agreeing with ucango class

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