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Sesotho-English Online Translator by GrandeLib

Welcome to GrandeLib’s Sesotho-English Online Translator–your smart and simple tool for accurate and rapid translation. Featuring more than 100 languages and thousands of language pairs, GrandeLib stands out as a global translation platform accessible to learners, travelers, researchers, and everyone interested in mastering new languages. The Sesotho-English translation direction is especially important for those interested in African linguistics, cross-cultural communication, and business.

How the GrandeLib Online Translator Works

GrandeLib offers an intuitive user interface with dual windows: just enter your text in the first window, select your language pair (Sesotho to English or vice versa), and instantly receive your translation in the second window. The translator can even process HTML content, making it ideal for web developers, bloggers, and digital marketers.

Sesotho and English: Differences, Similarities, and Translation Features

  • Linguistic Family: Sesotho is part of the Bantu language group spoken in Southern Africa, while English is a Germanic language originating from Europe.
  • Alphabet: Both languages use the Latin alphabet, making word recognition easier when translating names, places, or basic terms.
  • Grammar: Sesotho uses noun classes and agglutination, wherein meaning is added through prefixes and suffixes, compared to the more analytical approach in English grammar. Sentence order and verb conjugation patterns differ significantly.
  • Vocabulary: Some modern technical terms in Sesotho are borrowed from English, but daily vocabulary is distinctly different. Literal translations are almost never word-for-word.
  • Pronunciation and Tone: Sesotho is a tonal language, meaning word pitch can alter meaning—something English does not have. This makes automatic translation challenging without proper context.
  • Formal vs. Informal: Sesotho has clear distinctions for respect, formality, and social standing, which may lack direct English equivalents.

Translating between Sesotho and English often requires understanding not only grammar and vocabulary but also cultural aspects, idioms, and context. GrandeLib’s engine ensures meaning is preserved and natural-sounding in the target language.

Top 30 Most Popular Words in Sesotho-English Translation

  1. Bokamoso – Future
  2. Lerato – Love
  3. Metsi – Water
  4. Lijo – Food
  5. Bana – Children
  6. Ntate – Father/Mr.
  7. Mme – Mother/Lady
  8. Motse – Village/Town
  9. Sekolo – School
  10. Bophelo – Life
  11. Thabo – Happiness/Joy
  12. Sefapano – Cross
  13. Motho – Person/Human
  14. Moroho – Vegetables
  15. Pula – Rain
  16. Mosebetsi – Work/Job
  17. Tsepo – Hope
  18. Khotso – Peace
  19. Sho – Death
  20. Khanya – Light
  21. Letsatsi – Sun/Day
  22. Batho – People
  23. Kea leboha – Thank you
  24. Tsela – Road
  25. Monna – Man
  26. Basali – Women
  27. Poloko – Salvation
  28. Letsoho – Hand
  29. Ka kopo – Please
  30. Ntlo – House

Advanced Sesotho-English Dictionary

GrandeLib does not just translate; it provides access to a comprehensive Sesotho-English dictionary containing hundreds of thousands of entries. The dictionary offers full definitions, audio pronunciations, contextual sentence examples, and synonym suggestions, helping users deeply understand meaning and usage.

Language Learning Tools: Flashcard Tests and More

To reinforce your knowledge, GrandeLib features interactive flashcard tests covering all language directions. Select the correct translation from multiple choices and monitor your progress as you expand your vocabulary and comprehension.

Phrases and Vocabulary Section

GrandeLib contains an ever-growing phrasebook and vocabulary section featuring essential words and expressions for travel, business, daily communication, and cultural exchange. From greetings to emergency phrases, gain confidence for real-world interactions in both Sesotho and English.

Start exploring GrandeLib today for seamless Sesotho-English translation and comprehensive language resources!

Popular translations

A ke ke a tlohela bana ba hae.She will not leave her children.
Ken ha a ka a hlatswa koloi.Ken never washed the car.
U rata toropo ea rona joang?How do you like our city?
Ke lekile ho o sireletsa.I tried to protect you.
Ke hloile ho dula ke le mong.I hate living alone.
Ke batla hore o nahane ka sena.I want you to think about this.
Ba ile ba qala ho ngangisana.They started arguing.
Maobane ke ile sepetlele.Yesterday I went to the hospital.
Ke itse ke e tlohele!I said quit it!
O batla ho ema?Do you want to wait?
A hlobola diaparo tsa hae.He took off his clothes.
O isitse bana sekolong.You took the kids to school.
Ha ho motho ea u utloisisang.Nobody understands you.
O ka bula fensetere ka kopo?Could you open the window please?
Debbie! Na ua nkutloa?Debbie! Can you hear me?
Kea lumela hore o nepile.I admit that he is right.
Mora oa hau o etsa eng Jeremane?What is your son doing in Germany?
U fumane katse ea bona hokae?Where did you find their cat?
Ha ke utloe letho.I do not feel anything.
Tom o batla ho bolaea Maria.Tom wants to kill Mary.
E ne e le molao o utloahalang.It was a reasonable rule.
Ha a khone ho bua.He can barely speak.
Ke ne ke sa tsebe lebitso la hae.I never knew his name.
Ke hloka ho etsa qeto.I need to make a decision.
O ratile mose o motjha.She liked the new dress.
Ke tla o tlohela o tsamaye.I will let you leave.
Ema, ema hanyane.Wait, wait a minute.
Kajeno o tla tsoa sepetlele.Today he will be discharged from the hospital.
O ile a reha katse ea hae Tatoeba.She named her cat Tatoeba.
A tshela noka.He crossed the river.

Lexicon

sekala (scales)phoka (dew)sefefo sa lehlwa (snowstorm)ngoan'eso eo re arolelanang motsoali a le mong (half-brother)asteroid (asteroid)tsosoloso (rehabilitation)qoela (plunge)lebatowa (regional)Mariha (Winter)botshepehi (faithfulness)tsebiso ea boralitaba (press release)omme ka letsoho (hand dry)setloholo (granddaughter)ka se kgone (can't)tripod (tripod)ntloana (cellar)karete e tšoeu (white card)ho ntšoa ha tsunami (tsunami evacuation)popi (dolly)morekisi oa bonono (art dealer)Tsela (Orbit)mongobo (moisture)mopalangoang (transit)nova (nova)zooplankton (zooplankton)atrium (atrium)Lefu la tsoekere (Diabetes)mochana (nephew)mokete (celebration)pharmacokinetics (pharmacokinetics)jpeg (jpeg)kgantsha (lighting)tlhokomelo ea bophelo (healthcare)khatello ea moea (air pressure)poma saw (pruning saw)Letsatsi (Sun)awl (awl)Mosifa (Muscle)sehlopha se seholo (supercluster)khanya ea lense (lens flare)matsatsi a phomolo (holiday)yuniti ea karache (garage unit)khalendara ya thuto (academiccalendar)ho hadika (grilling)sefefo sa tropike (tropical storm)temoso (warning)Phuptjane (June)qhoaela (braise)mmokelli (collector)boemo ba leholimo pele (weather front)ntloana (cabin)Thusa (help)ho koala (close-up)ketsahalo (event)Koma (Coma)octophase (octopus)Mphalane (October)kelp (kelp)Meno (Teeth)lehola la lewatle (seaweed)bokaholimo (vault)komodo (komodo)mohlahisi (producer)sefefo sa lerole (dust storm)leqhoqhoane (glacier)A leqhoa (Icy)sehlopha sa bobeli (second class)palesa (blooming)mongobo (humidity)mahlomola (distress)lekhapetla (bark)matriarch (matriarch)keyframe (keyframe)seretse se chesang (lava)tutu (tutu)ente (vaccine)tshoarelo (forgiveness)boemo ba leholimo (weather)Parkinson (Parkinson)ho lemalla (addiction)univesithi (university)pontsho (showcase)phoso (fault)laboratori (laboratory)mosebetsi oa bonono (artwork)e ne (used to)Teketeng (ticketing)bohloeki (sanitation)mohohlo (abyss)tatso (flavor)phoso (mistake)lebanta (belt)immunosuppressant (immunosuppressant)ngoetsi eso (sister-in-law)Poliomyelitis (Poliomyelitis)boprofesa (professorship)ho hlahloba molumo (soundcheck)tlhatlhobo (examination)kokoana-hloko (germ)