How to say “Goodbye” in Northern Sotho
The most common way to say “goodbye” in Northern Sotho. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Sepela gabotse
In a sentence
English
Goodbye, thank you.
Northern Sotho
Sepela gabotse, Ke a leboga
Frequently asked
How do you say "Goodbye" in Northern Sotho?
"Goodbye" in Northern Sotho is "Sepela gabotse". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Sepela gabotse" written in Northern Sotho?
"Sepela gabotse" is the standard written form in Northern Sotho, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Sepela gabotse" in Northern Sotho?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Sepela gabotse" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Sepela gabotse" mean in English?
"Sepela gabotse" is the Northern Sotho way of saying "Goodbye" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Goodbye" in Northern Sotho?
Many languages — including Northern Sotho — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Sepela gabotse" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Northern Sotho spoken?
Northern Sotho is spoken by an estimated 4 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Northern Sotho dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Northern Sotho dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Sepela gabotse" or any other Northern Sotho text.