I want …  = Ndefwaya

We want … = Tulefwaya

I made a reservation for a room = Nalilembesha “room” OR Nalilembesho muputule

Are there rooms available? = Namukwate ncende?

I want to stay 4 nights = Ndefwayo kulale nshiku shine OR Ndefwayo kulale nshiku “four”

I’d like a room for 2 people, please = Ndefwayo muputule wabantu babili, mukwai.

I would like a double room = Ndefwayo muputule wabantu babili, mukwai.

I would like a single room = Ndefwayo muputule wamuntu umo

I would like a room with the bathtub = Ndefwayo muputule ukwete bafa yakowamo OR Ndefwayo muputule ukwete “bathtub” OR Ndefwayo muputule ukwete bafa yakusambo bwikele

I would like a room with a shower = Ndefwayo muputule ukwete “shower”

At what time is breakfast served? = Icakulya calucelo ninshita nshi? OR Ikwile ninshita nshi? OR “Breakfast” ninshita nshi?

What time is check out time? = “Check out” ninshita nshi?

This suitcase is heavy = Ici cipe nacifina

My key please = Ndelombako ama “key” OR Ndelombako lufungulo

Any messages? = Kuliko abashileko amashiwi?

Which room? = Muputule nshi?

Which floor? = Ni “floor” nshi?

Where is the bar? = Ku “bar” ni kwi?

Where is the restaurant? = Kung’anda ya malila nikwi?

Where is the swimming pool? = “Swimming pool” ili kwi?

I want a towel = Ndefwaye citambala OR Ndefwaye “taulo”

Do not disturb = Mwincilinganya

Come in = Ingileni (pl), Ingila (sing.)

Wait a moment = Loleleni (pl.), Lolela (sing)

Do you have wireless broadband? = Mwalikwata “wireless broadband” OR Namukwata “wireless broadband?”

The shower is not working = “Shower” tailebomba

There is no toilet paper in my room = Nshikwete “toilet paper”

The TV is not working = “TV” tailebomba

The kettle is not working = Iketulo talilebomba

Do you have a hair drier? = Mwalikwata “hair drier” OR Namukwata “hair drier?”

This is not working = Ici tacilebomba

This does not work = Ici tacibomba

Everything is not working = Fyonse tafilebomba

Something is not working = Pali cimo icishilebomba

I want the manager = Ndefwaya abakalamba ba ncito OR Ndefwaya ba “manager”

Can I speak to the manager? = Ndefwayo mukalamba wancito OR Ndefwaya “manager”

When can I expect my paper? = Ninshitanshi mukaleta “paper?”

What is happening with the supper? = Caba shani kucakulya?

Do you mind if I sit down? = Ndelombo kwikalako

Can you translate this for me? = Kuti mwanjalwilakwe ci?

Where is David? = Ba David bali kwi? (pl.) OR David ali kwi? (sing.)

Is Susan working today? = Ba Susan balebombe lelo?

Who is coming? = Nani aleisa? (sing.) OR Nibani baleisa? (pl.)

Can you call a cab for me? = Kuti mwanjitilako motoka? OR Kuti mwanjitilako “taxi?”

Thank you  (I thank you) = Natotela

Thank you (We thank you) = Twatotela

We had a good time = Twangele bwino

The meal was very good = Icakulya cawama

I will come back in 3 hours = Nalabwela mu nsa shitatu OR Nalabwela muli “3 hours”

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