Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hamba-kahle
Phrase
huhm-bah-kah-leh
Definition
A Zulu phrase meaning ‘go well’ or ‘travel safely’. It is often used as a farewell greeting.
Examples
- When parting ways, she smiled and said, ‘Hamba-kahle!’
- As they set out on their trip, he wished them, ‘Hamba-kahle.’
- After the meeting, he said goodbye with a warm, ‘Hamba-kahle!’
Meaning
The term conveys a wish for a safe journey or a positive outcome for the person departing.
Synonyms
- Safe travels
- Farewell
- Goodbye
