Trying to Learn Setswana in Botswana

Botswana has two official languages, English and Setswana. Setswana is also one of the many official languages of South Africa, and is spoken in parts of Zimbabwe and Namibia. In total, approximately 4.5 million people in Southern Africa speak the language. When we were traveling in Botswana we did our best to learn as many common phrases as possible. I wish I could say we picked it right up, but that wasn't the case. I couldn't even master "Ke bua Setswana go le gonnye," which means, "I speak a little Setswana." The pronunciation is somewhat difficult, but we gave it our best. If nothing else, we gave the locals a good laugh.Setswana is a beautiful language. If you'd like to hear Setswana spoken, visit setswana.info.English/Setswana: Translation of Common PhrasesHello, Sir/Madam - Dumela, rra/mmaHow are you? - O kae?I am fine – Ke teng.What is your name? - Leina la gago ke mang?My name is… - Leina la me ke…
Where are you from? - O tswakae?Please - Tswee-tsweeThank you, Sir/Madam - Ke a leboga, rra/mma 
I’m hungry – Ke tshwerwe ke tlala
I’m thirsty – Ke tshwerwe ke lenyora
I like - Ke rataI don’t like – Ga ke rateWhere is the hospital? - Kokelwana e ko kae?I need help, please – Ke kopa thuso, tswee-tswee
May I help you? - A nka go thusa?
Goodbye – Tsamaya sentle