Zulu Meaning in English

word

US

ˈzuˌɫu

ZOO-loo

UK

ˈzuːluː

ZOO-loo

Definition

'Zulu' can refer to the Zulu people, an ethnic group from South Africa, their language, or anything related to their culture.

Usage & Nuances

'Zulu' is usually a proper noun and should be capitalized. It refers to people, language, or culture; phrases like "Zulu language" or "Zulu warrior" are common. Rarely used as an adjective except in phrases like these. Not interchangeable with other African groups or languages.

• Spanish: zulú
• Portuguese (BR): zulu
• Portuguese (PT): zulu
• Chinese (Simplified): 祖鲁
• Chinese (Traditional): 祖魯
• Hindi: ज़ुलु
• Arabic: زولو
• Bengali: জুলু
• Russian: зулу
• Japanese: ズールー
• Vietnamese: Zulu
• Korean: 줄루
• Turkish: Zulu
• Urdu: زولو
• Indonesian: Zulu

Example Sentences

The Zulu people live in South Africa.

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She speaks the Zulu language fluently.

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We are learning about Zulu culture at school.

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Have you ever listened to traditional Zulu music?

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He wore a colorful Zulu outfit for the festival.

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There's a Zulu proverb that says, "Patience is an egg that hatches great birds."

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