zulu
word
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: zulúPortuguese (BR): zuluPortuguese (PT): zuluChinese (Simplified): 祖鲁Chinese (Traditional): 祖魯Hindi: ज़ुलुArabic: زولوBengali: জুলুRussian: зулуJapanese: ズールーVietnamese: ZuluKorean: 줄루Turkish: ZuluUrdu: زولوIndonesian: Zulu
Example Sentences
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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The Zulu people live in South Africa.
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She speaks the Zulu language fluently.
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There's a Zulu proverb that says, "Patience is an egg that hatches great birds."
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