Sesotho (Sotho)-English/ English-Sesotho (Sotho) Dictionary & Phrasebook

The essential resource for communicating in Sesotho!

Sesotho, also known as Sotho, is a southern Bantu language spoken primarily in the southern African nation Lesotho, where it is the national and official language. It is also spoken in and designated as an official language of South Africa and Zimbabwe. There are approximately 6 to 7 million native Sesotho speakers.

This unique two-part resource uses the official Sesotho Latin alphabet and orthography. It provides travelers to southern Africa with tools for daily interactions. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes:

4,000 dictionary entries

Essential phrases on subjects such as healthcare, time, dates, transportation, money, communication services and much more

An introduction to the basics of Sesotho grammar (including a short guide to alphabet and pronunciation)