FSI integration
The syllable is the tone-bearing unit.
Tone docks on exactly one place — the vowel of each syllable. So you cannot represent tone without first decomposing the word into its syllables, and you cannot do that without the language's Full Syllable Inventory. BantuNomics has assembled 459 of them — the first complete collection in history.
Minimal pairs
Same syllables. Different tone. Different meaning.
Each card is one written word that the FSI decomposes into the same syllable sequence for every meaning. The spelling is identical; the tone — carried in the audio, on the syllable nuclei — is what separates the meanings. Play them back to back.
Isonto
3 meanings
i·so·nto
Church
Liyakhiwa isonto labo
means their church is being built
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "27488139-9af1-47b3-b46b-9c19226ea8b5",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Liyakhiwa isonto labo",
"english_gloss": "Their church is being built",
"switch_ms": 8025,
"duration_ms": 11380,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8025
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8025,
"t1_ms": 11380
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Sunday
Ngijahele isonto ngizokwazi ukukhonza unkulunkulu naba zalwane
means I cannot wait for sunday to praise God with the congregation
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "c28c9b8f-8ba9-4e50-95a2-55892a895735",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ngijahele isonto ngizokwazi ukukhonza unkulunkulu naba zalwane",
"english_gloss": "I cannot wait for sunday to praise God with the congregation",
"switch_ms": 15705,
"duration_ms": 22870,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 15705
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 15705,
"t1_ms": 22870
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Week
Uziphathe kahle, sizodibana nge sonto elizayo
means take very good care of yourself, we will meet the following week
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "5e2cc9a0-1b69-4a7e-ae41-63c775bc14bf",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Uziphathe kahle, sizodibana nge sonto elizayo",
"english_gloss": "Take very good care of yourself, we will meet the following week",
"switch_ms": 12344,
"duration_ms": 18360,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 12344
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 12344,
"t1_ms": 18360
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Amabele
2 meanings
a·ma·be·le
Breasts
Amabele ami abuhlungu
means my breasts are sore
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "17a73fd7-4304-45a7-b34e-a839c60f6c48",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Amabele ami abuhlungu",
"english_gloss": "My breasts are sore",
"switch_ms": 8505,
"duration_ms": 13920,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8505
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8505,
"t1_ms": 13920
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Sorghum
Sidle amabele emini
means we ate sorghum during the day
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "7ccf8319-0704-4cfc-acd9-aea478cad805",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Sidle amabele emini",
"english_gloss": "We ate sorghum during the day",
"switch_ms": 8024,
"duration_ms": 11530,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8024
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8024,
"t1_ms": 11530
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Beka
2 meanings
be·ka
Burial
Babeka kusasa ekuseni
means the burial is tomorrow morning
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "0ed69f3d-3beb-47b9-bb41-f4c1ad77b0d4",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Babeka kusasa ekuseni",
"english_gloss": "The burial is tomorrow morning",
"switch_ms": 8506,
"duration_ms": 12250,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8506
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8506,
"t1_ms": 12250
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Put
Beka konke phansi ukuze uphumule
means put everything down in order to rest
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "21392e5c-6a80-49c3-8f75-18ea592c8a44",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Beka konke phansi ukuze uphumule",
"english_gloss": "Put everything down in order to rest",
"switch_ms": 9945,
"duration_ms": 14380,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9945
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9945,
"t1_ms": 14380
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Chitha
2 meanings
chi·tha
Spill
Yagcwala ibhakede yaze ya chitha amanzi
means the bucket was too full and the water spilled
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "c914f916-b087-4f3d-a14f-7a6e0e668b08",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Yagcwala ibhakede yaze ya chitha amanzi",
"english_gloss": "The bucket was too full and the water spilled",
"switch_ms": 10904,
"duration_ms": 15460,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 10904
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 10904,
"t1_ms": 15460
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
To waste something
Ceda ukukhuluma ungachithi isikhathi
means stop talking and don't waste time
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "8f5d930a-2159-4a3a-9aaa-ebc33a3538fc",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ceda ukukhuluma ungachithi isikhathi",
"english_gloss": "Stop talking and don't waste time",
"switch_ms": 10907,
"duration_ms": 15020,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 10907
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 10907,
"t1_ms": 15020
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Fika
2 meanings
fi·ka
Arrive
Abashana bami basanda kufika
means my nephews just arrived
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "122f03ad-8259-4bc8-a70f-9b552fbb7cee",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Abashana bami basanda kufika",
"english_gloss": "My nephews just arrived",
"switch_ms": 9466,
"duration_ms": 13650,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9466
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9466,
"t1_ms": 13650
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Reach
Iyafika yini leyo ntambo lapho?
means will the rope reach?
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "912f71e2-aeeb-49c0-8db0-d09a82980460",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Iyafika yini leyo ntambo lapho?",
"english_gloss": "Will the rope reach?",
"switch_ms": 9465,
"duration_ms": 15540,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9465
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9465,
"t1_ms": 15540
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Funda
2 meanings
fu·nda
Learn
Ngizele ukufunda lana
means I'm here to learn
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "fae3c1db-cd2e-40ef-bf67-16afe5262bf1",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ngizele ukufunda lana",
"english_gloss": "I'm here to learn",
"switch_ms": 8025,
"duration_ms": 10820,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8025
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8025,
"t1_ms": 10820
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Read
Angilalanga izolo ngangi funda
means I didn't sleep last night reading
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "6fe4ecaa-4996-41cd-b8c4-e8590ae11e77",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Angilalanga izolo ngangi funda",
"english_gloss": "I didn't sleep last night reading",
"switch_ms": 9464,
"duration_ms": 13830,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9464
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9464,
"t1_ms": 13830
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Hlangana
2 meanings
hla·nga·na
Meet
Sizohlangana ngokuzayo
means we will meet again in future
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "d19a994f-bc6e-4e63-8691-d55b9ce08979",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Sizohlangana ngokuzayo",
"english_gloss": "We will meet again in future",
"switch_ms": 8025,
"duration_ms": 12150,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8025
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8025,
"t1_ms": 12150
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Unity
Ukuhlangana kwesizwe sama Zulu
means the Zulu tribe unity
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "c5658ba0-a9ce-4c03-9856-c557a9f5f2fa",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ukuhlangana kwesizwe sama Zulu",
"english_gloss": "The Zulu tribe unity",
"switch_ms": 9465,
"duration_ms": 13580,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9465
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9465,
"t1_ms": 13580
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Hlanza
2 meanings
hla·nza
To clean or wash
Sicedile ukupheka manje sesizo hlanza amabhodwe
means we are done cooking and yet to wash the pots
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "afb32ec6-9038-481e-986f-d94f9e20d958",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Sicedile ukupheka manje sesizo hlanza amabhodwe",
"english_gloss": "We are done cooking and yet to wash the pots",
"switch_ms": 12827,
"duration_ms": 20510,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 12827
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 12827,
"t1_ms": 20510
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Vomit
Umntwana uyahlanza
means the baby is vomiting
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "3c7fc1c9-1ab4-42c5-ad2f-db5e10e64c30",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Umntwana uyahlanza",
"english_gloss": "The baby is vomiting",
"switch_ms": 7067,
"duration_ms": 10950,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 7067
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 7067,
"t1_ms": 10950
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Ibanga
2 meanings
i·ba·nga
Distance
Izolo sihambe ibanga elide
means yesterday we walked a long distance
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "333f58db-94db-42d3-8784-c058eba4b836",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Izolo sihambe ibanga elide",
"english_gloss": "Yesterday we walked a long distance",
"switch_ms": 9465,
"duration_ms": 13410,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9465
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9465,
"t1_ms": 13410
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Grade
Ngifunde naye ibanga lwesine
means I was in Grade 4 with her
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "74541d6f-aed6-4d91-a709-b9061972f7df",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ngifunde naye ibanga lwesine",
"english_gloss": "I was in Grade 4 with her",
"switch_ms": 8988,
"duration_ms": 13210,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8988
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8988,
"t1_ms": 13210
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Ikhanda
2 meanings
i·kha·nda
Head
Ikhanda lami libuhlungu
means I have a headache
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "e22599b0-31ad-4703-bb53-d028a1cc7ed5",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ikhanda lami libuhlungu",
"english_gloss": "I have a headache",
"switch_ms": 8025,
"duration_ms": 10700,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8025
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8025,
"t1_ms": 10700
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
The head of the family
Ubaba yikhanda lomndeni
means dad is the head of the family
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "43caff8e-71fa-4b3c-b73b-5069a1e69f3b",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ubaba yikhanda lomndeni",
"english_gloss": "Dad is the head of the family",
"switch_ms": 8024,
"duration_ms": 12360,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8024
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8024,
"t1_ms": 12360
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Ilanga
2 meanings
i·la·nga
Day
Namuhla ilanga lami lokuzalwa
means today is my birthday
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "310e6f33-89f1-480a-a568-6f1b19639d22",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Namuhla ilanga lami lokuzalwa",
"english_gloss": "Today is my birthday",
"switch_ms": 9463,
"duration_ms": 12670,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9463
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9463,
"t1_ms": 12670
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Sun
Vukani ilanga liphumile phandle
means wake up, there's a sunrise outside
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "265ec15b-0194-4b13-af2f-a3144fe34203",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Vukani ilanga liphumile phandle",
"english_gloss": "Wake up, there's a sunrise outside",
"switch_ms": 9464,
"duration_ms": 13760,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9464
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9464,
"t1_ms": 13760
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Incwadi
2 meanings
i·ncwa·di
Book
Ngisele ngencwadi eyodwa ukuze ngicede
means I'm only left with one book to finish
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "bb113115-e475-4892-b602-ee0a38ec59b4",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ngisele ngencwadi eyodwa ukuze ngicede",
"english_gloss": "I'm only left with one book to finish",
"switch_ms": 10904,
"duration_ms": 15920,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 10904
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 10904,
"t1_ms": 15920
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Letter
Ngibhalele intombi yami incwadi yothando
means I wrote a love letter to my girlfriend
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "218ef9f0-bc2a-4629-865e-62f07d529f6f",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ngibhalele intombi yami incwadi yothando",
"english_gloss": "I wrote a love letter to my girlfriend",
"switch_ms": 10904,
"duration_ms": 14840,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 10904
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 10904,
"t1_ms": 14840
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Ingozi
2 meanings
i·ngo·zi
Accident
Ngivelelwe yi ngozi, ziphuke zonke izitsha
means I accidentally broke all the dishes
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "c95a737a-ec0e-4b96-9f34-4667f714475e",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ngivelelwe yi ngozi, ziphuke zonke izitsha",
"english_gloss": "I accidentally broke all the dishes",
"switch_ms": 10904,
"duration_ms": 15580,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 10904
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 10904,
"t1_ms": 15580
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Danger
Impilo yami isengozini
means my life is in danger
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "22c897ec-c920-4dc9-b8d7-a4a67bac94d8",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Impilo yami isengozini",
"english_gloss": "My life is in danger",
"switch_ms": 8503,
"duration_ms": 12260,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8503
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8503,
"t1_ms": 12260
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Inyanga
2 meanings
i·nya·nga
A month
Ngigule inyanga yonke
means I was ill the whole month
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "babfdc04-5cbe-4dde-be2c-982eeeb52e78",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ngigule inyanga yonke",
"english_gloss": "I was ill the whole month",
"switch_ms": 7561,
"duration_ms": 11250,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 7561
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 7561,
"t1_ms": 11250
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Traditional healer
Inyanga mayiphathe iziguli kahle
means the traditional healer must take care of their patients
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "a824b31a-2086-4885-af8a-0df65fa23b15",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Inyanga mayiphathe iziguli kahle",
"english_gloss": "The traditional healer must take care of their patients",
"switch_ms": 9945,
"duration_ms": 16030,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9945
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9945,
"t1_ms": 16030
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Isibindi
2 meanings
i·si·bi·ndi
Bravery
Isibindi sakho ngiyasesaba
means I'm in awe of your bravery
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "f5d3f9d4-18c9-4c2d-a3ff-3a892a1b381b",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Isibindi sakho ngiyasesaba",
"english_gloss": "I'm in awe of your bravery",
"switch_ms": 8985,
"duration_ms": 12990,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8985
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8985,
"t1_ms": 12990
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Liver
Bathi ubulelwe yisifo sesibindi
means they say he died from a liver disease
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "2518fffc-1eaf-47ac-a5d0-a1c8646cf713",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Bathi ubulelwe yisifo sesibindi",
"english_gloss": "They say he died from a liver disease",
"switch_ms": 9945,
"duration_ms": 14860,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9945
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9945,
"t1_ms": 14860
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Ithanga
2 meanings
i·tha·nga
Pumpkin
Ingabe selivuthiwe yini ithanga?
means is the pumpkin ripe yet?
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "a0efa0d5-12b5-4767-93b8-4e852d6406b8",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ingabe selivuthiwe yini ithanga?",
"english_gloss": "Is the pumpkin ripe yet?",
"switch_ms": 9944,
"duration_ms": 14220,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9944
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9944,
"t1_ms": 14220
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Thigh
Lishe lonke ithanga futhi isikhumba sinamabhamuza
means the thigh is completely burned and the skin is blistering
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "e281ef78-d329-45cf-ba02-e4e9efe88056",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Lishe lonke ithanga futhi isikhumba sinamabhamuza",
"english_gloss": "The thigh is completely burned and the skin is blistering",
"switch_ms": 12824,
"duration_ms": 19280,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 12824
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 12824,
"t1_ms": 19280
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Khonza
2 meanings
kho·nza
Send regards
Uzakhonza ubaba ekhaya uma ufika
means you'll send my regards to dad when you arrive at home
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "5ea79fd4-3548-4d22-81ec-5126ede3ece8",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Uzakhonza ubaba ekhaya uma ufika",
"english_gloss": "You'll send my regards to dad when you arrive at home",
"switch_ms": 10904,
"duration_ms": 16580,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 10904
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 10904,
"t1_ms": 16580
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Worship
Unkulunkulu ukhonzwa noma isimo sibheda
means we worship God even during difficult times
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "0d5c11ee-6456-4c7e-9ed2-83541645dd97",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Unkulunkulu ukhonzwa noma isimo sibheda",
"english_gloss": "We worship God even during difficult times",
"switch_ms": 11384,
"duration_ms": 16680,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 11384
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 11384,
"t1_ms": 16680
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Kusasa
2 meanings
ku·sa·sa
Future
Kumele usebenzele ikusasa
means you must work for the future
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "c0fc4111-e1e7-422b-b94f-a2428a0baa58",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Kumele usebenzele ikusasa",
"english_gloss": "You must work for the future",
"switch_ms": 9464,
"duration_ms": 13020,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9464
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9464,
"t1_ms": 13020
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Tomorrow
Siyeza kusasa
means we are coming tomorrow
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "c2853b0a-50e6-45b2-a870-fba911fe18af",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Siyeza kusasa",
"english_gloss": "We are coming tomorrow",
"switch_ms": 6584,
"duration_ms": 9410,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 6584
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 6584,
"t1_ms": 9410
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Phatha
2 meanings
pha·tha
To handle or To be in charge
Ukhulile umfana seka phatha namabhizinisi kayise
means the boy has grown up; he now manages his father's businesses
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "4c34786b-1b02-48b4-bc12-cf0ad743d8f6",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ukhulile umfana seka phatha namabhizinisi kayise",
"english_gloss": "The boy has grown up; he now manages his father's businesses.",
"switch_ms": 13304,
"duration_ms": 20090,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 13304
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 13304,
"t1_ms": 20090
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Touch
Nganginga phuphi, ngimuzwile engiphatha ngilele
means I wasn't dreaming, I really felt her touch while I was asleep
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "f0754d75-4356-44c9-b493-e1a122601664",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Nganginga phuphi, ngimuzwile engiphatha ngilele",
"english_gloss": "I wasn't dreaming, I really felt her touch while I was asleep.",
"switch_ms": 11384,
"duration_ms": 19110,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 11384
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 11384,
"t1_ms": 19110
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Sinda
2 meanings
si·nda
Heavy
Iyasinda ingolovane
means the wheelbarrow is heavy
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "66fa2b04-9eeb-480f-8207-a8b19bf6f10b",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Iyasinda ingolovane",
"english_gloss": "The wheelbarrow is heavy",
"switch_ms": 8024,
"duration_ms": 12610,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8024
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8024,
"t1_ms": 12610
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Survive
Ngigule kakhulu empilweni ngasinda ukufa
means I've been sick my whole life but survived
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "3eb60fe5-340c-44ee-a55b-7fac3e521e21",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ngigule kakhulu empilweni ngasinda ukufa",
"english_gloss": "I've been sick my whole life but survived",
"switch_ms": 11384,
"duration_ms": 16870,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 11384
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 11384,
"t1_ms": 16870
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Sula
2 meanings
su·la
Drop
Sula lelo cala ngimsulwa mina
means drop the case, I'm innocent
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "b53748a0-1d94-4619-992e-feeb4c5459ae",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Sula lelo cala ngimsulwa mina",
"english_gloss": "Drop the case, I'm innocent",
"switch_ms": 8986,
"duration_ms": 13810,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8986
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8986,
"t1_ms": 13810
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Wipe
Sula lezo nyembezi, kuzondlula
means wipe off those tears, it shall pass
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "b5ff592c-fb09-4ee1-9b69-783b58d49c9e",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Sula lezo nyembezi, kuzondlula",
"english_gloss": "Wipe off those tears, it shall pass",
"switch_ms": 8984,
"duration_ms": 14090,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8984
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8984,
"t1_ms": 14090
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Ucingo
2 meanings
u·ci·ngo
Phone
Ngisebenzise ucingo ukuxhumana naye
means I used a phone to connect with them
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "6f439a2f-4d5c-46be-aa19-a4c1a8b21d4a",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ngisebenzise ucingo ukuxhumana naye",
"english_gloss": "I used a phone to connect with them",
"switch_ms": 10904,
"duration_ms": 16590,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 10904
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 10904,
"t1_ms": 16590
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Wire or Fence
Amugijimisa amaphoyisa waze weca ucingo
means the police chased him until he crossed and jumped the fence
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "d1442728-776e-4562-ac0e-cbc9eb219ee5",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Amugijimisa amaphoyisa waze weca ucingo",
"english_gloss": "The police chased him until he crossed and jumped the fence",
"switch_ms": 12345,
"duration_ms": 18550,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 12345
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 12345,
"t1_ms": 18550
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Ukuceba
2 meanings
u·ku·ce·ba
To be rich
Ukuceba kuyisibusiso ngempela
means being rich is truly a blessing
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "546c6972-e034-4f7b-aa6f-779933d29140",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ukuceba kuyisibusiso ngempela",
"english_gloss": "Being rich is truly a blessing",
"switch_ms": 9947,
"duration_ms": 13870,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9947
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9947,
"t1_ms": 13870
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
To report
Ukuceba izinto ezingasile
means reporting unnecessary stuff
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "cbc5238b-e09f-48f4-939b-de65a4c185c3",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ukuceba izinto ezingasile",
"english_gloss": "Reporting unnecessary stuff",
"switch_ms": 9464,
"duration_ms": 13540,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9464
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9464,
"t1_ms": 13540
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Ukuhola
2 meanings
u·ku·ho·la
To earn or get paid
Ukuhola
means to earn or get paid
Audio pending.
Native pronunciation note: OO-koo-HOh-lah
{
"take_id": "e48ccb49-17c4-4319-a807-80113cc6b4c6",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "word",
"bantu": "Ukuhola",
"english_gloss": "To earn or get paid",
"switch_ms": 5624,
"duration_ms": 10340,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 5624
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 5624,
"t1_ms": 10340
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
To lead
Ukuhola isizwe kudinga isibindi
means leading the nation takes courage
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "89fee0dd-dfd9-4e61-911b-c2aa526fb835",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ukuhola isizwe kudinga isibindi",
"english_gloss": "Leading the nation takes courage",
"switch_ms": 10428,
"duration_ms": 15370,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 10428
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 10428,
"t1_ms": 15370
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Ukunuka
2 meanings
u·ku·nu·ka
The smell
Ukunuka
means the smell
Audio pending.
Native pronunciation note: OO-KOO-NOO-kah
{
"take_id": "96084969-7481-46aa-88e1-9ea121718cb7",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "word",
"bantu": "Ukunuka",
"english_gloss": "The smell",
"switch_ms": 5625,
"duration_ms": 9430,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 5625
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 5625,
"t1_ms": 9430
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
To suspect
Ngiyakuzwa kodwa kunuka amanga lana
means I hear you but I suspect you're lying
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "f15b2e10-3498-4f4d-ba52-30ca6110a4a0",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ngiyakuzwa kodwa kunuka amanga lana",
"english_gloss": "I hear you but I suspect you're lying",
"switch_ms": 10427,
"duration_ms": 15570,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 10427
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 10427,
"t1_ms": 15570
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Ulimi
2 meanings
u·li·mi
Language
Kubalulekile ukwazi ulimi lakini
means it's very important to know your language
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "12c4af2a-7230-417f-b1a1-28c682d059d2",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Kubalulekile ukwazi ulimi lakini",
"english_gloss": "It's very important to know your language",
"switch_ms": 10906,
"duration_ms": 15380,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 10906
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 10906,
"t1_ms": 15380
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Tongue
Ulimi lwami luvele izilonda
means I have sores on my tongue
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "647ab29f-ab82-41f6-9895-ff62670cceb7",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Ulimi lwami luvele izilonda",
"english_gloss": "I have sores on my tongue",
"switch_ms": 9464,
"duration_ms": 13350,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9464
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9464,
"t1_ms": 13350
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Umfundisi
2 meanings
u·mfu·ndi·si
Pastor
Umfundisi uzile ukudla
means the pastor is fasting
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "4611e5ee-cef2-4cee-8a4c-29c7267d5240",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Umfundisi uzile ukudla",
"english_gloss": "The pastor is fasting",
"switch_ms": 8504,
"duration_ms": 12250,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8504
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8504,
"t1_ms": 12250
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Teacher
Umfundisi wama banga aphansi
means foundation phase teacher
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "69503554-be7c-4997-a0c3-43951937b5b6",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Umfundisi wama banga aphansi",
"english_gloss": "Foundation phase teacher",
"switch_ms": 8983,
"duration_ms": 13120,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8983
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8983,
"t1_ms": 13120
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Umuthi
2 meanings
u·mu·thi
Medicine
Phuza umuthi ngesikhathi
means drink your medicine on time
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "3b238852-e7c1-4c4e-8d67-cdc467eadf45",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Phuza umuthi ngesikhathi",
"english_gloss": "Drink your medicine on time",
"switch_ms": 8027,
"duration_ms": 12160,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 8027
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 8027,
"t1_ms": 12160
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Tree
Umuthi wama pentshisi uyakhula
means the peach tree is thriving
Audio pending.
{
"take_id": "0307ce3b-1da0-4020-8bbf-58bafe9bd284",
"language_iso": "zul",
"kind": "sentence",
"bantu": "Umuthi wama pentshisi uyakhula",
"english_gloss": "The peach tree is thriving",
"switch_ms": 9465,
"duration_ms": 14260,
"segments": [
{
"lang": "zul",
"t0_ms": 0,
"t1_ms": 9465
},
{
"lang": "en",
"t0_ms": 9465,
"t1_ms": 14260
}
],
"consent": "granted"
}
Why a model can't fake this
Generation is cheap. Certification against native ground truth is not.
A model can output a plausible syllable list; it cannot prove the list is complete, correct, or native, and it cannot produce the consented audio that carries the tone. The FSI plus this audio is the certified standard underneath alignment, ASR, and TTS.