Phenyo11/sepitori-street-v1 huggingface dataset:
[Work & Employment — Interview]
English: I have a job interview tomorrow morning, I need to look professional and speak well.
Formal Sepitori: Ke nale interview kamoso fruhu, tshwantse ke shebahale pila and ke bolele pila.
Street Sepitori: Ke nale interview kaosane fruhu, tshwantse ke shebahale pila and ke ove pila.
[Work & Employment — Overtime]
English: I'm working late tonight because I want to get that overtime bonus.
Formal Sepitori: Ke bereka late kajeno because ke nyako kreya bonus ya overtime.
Street Sepitori: Ke spana late kajeno because ke nyako thola die bonus ya overtime.
[Transportation — Taxi Rank]
English: I need to go to town, do you know where the taxis that go to Bloed Street are parking?
Formal Sepitori: Ke nyako ya tropong, o itse ko nka nkreyang di taxi tsa go ya Bloed Street?
Street Sepitori: Ke nyako jika mo town, o itse ko nka tholang di taxi tsa go ya Bloed Street?
[Transportation — Car Troubles]
English: My car won't start this morning, I think the battery is dead and I’m going to be late.
Formal Sepitori: Koloi ya ka ashi e gana go start kajeno fruhu, ke nahana battery e senyegile and ke tlo ba late.
Street Sepitori: Kara ya ka ashi e gana go start kajeno fruhu, ke nagana battery e khabategile and ke tlo ba late.
[Transportation — Long Distance]
English: I’m taking a bus to Polokwane this weekend to visit my family for the holidays.
Formal Sepitori: Ke ya Polokwane ka bese this weekend ko etela family yaka for di holidays.
Street Sepitori: Ke vaela Polokwane ka bese this weekennd ko ba check ka daar ko nna for di holidays.
[Transportation — Traffic]
English: The traffic on the highway is very bad today because of the accident near the off-ramp.
Formal Sepitori: Traffic e bad thata kajeno mo highway because of accident gaufi le off-ramp.
Street Sepitori: Traffic e slehe thata kajeno mo highway because of accident gaufi le die off-ramp.
[Transportation — Directions]
English: Just drop me off at the corner near the filling station, I will walk the rest of the way.
Formal Sepitori: O ka no nfolosa mo khoneng gaufi le garage, ke tla tsamaya ka maoto.
Street Sepitori: O ka no nshiya mo khoneng gaufi le garage, ke tla vaya ka maoto
[Technology — Connectivity]
English: The Wi-Fi is back on now, I can finally continue with my work.
Formal Sepitori: Wi-Fi e sharp nou, nkanne ka tsweletsa mo ke feletseng ka mmereko wa ka.
Street Sepitori: Wi-Fi e mnate nou, nkanne ka tsweletsa mo ke xenneng ka spane sa ka.
[Technology — Data/Airtime]
English: I need to buy some airtime so I can load a data bundle to use WhatsApp.
Formal Sepitori: Tshwantse ke reke airtime gore ke kgone go reka data gore ke berekisa WhatsApp.
Street Sepitori: Tshwantse ke baye airtime gore ke kgone go baya data gore ke spanise WhatsApp.
[Technology — Charging]
English: My phone is about to die, does anyone have a charger I can use for a bit?
Formal Sepitori: Founu yaka ya tima, go nale o tshwereng charger e nka e berekisang for few minutes nyana?
Street Sepitori: Belas yaka ya tima, go nale o tshwereng charger e nka e spanisang for few minutes nyana?
[Technology — Content]
English: I saw that video you posted on TikTok yesterday, it was very funny.
Formal Sepitori: Ke bone video e o e phostileng mo TikTok maabane, ne e tshegisa thata.
Street Sepitori: Ke bone die video e o e phostileng mo TikTok maabane, erh ne e lagisa blind.
[Technology — Support]
English: My laptop is very slow today, I think it needs to be updated or restarted.
Formal Sepitori: Laptop yaka e slow that kajeno, ke nahana e tlhoka go updatiwa or go restartiwa.
Street Sepitori: Laptop yaka e slow blind kajeno, ke nahana maybe e nyaka go updatiwa or go restartiwa.
[Weather — Heat]
English: It is too hot today, I need to stay inside and drink lots of water.
Formal Sepitori: Gwa fisa kajeno, tshwantse ke nne mo ntlong and ke nwe metsi a mantshi.
Street Sepitori: Letsatsi le la besa kajeno/letsatsi le la betha kajeno, tshwantse ke blome ka mo ntlong and ke nwe levathi le letshi.
[Weather — Rain]
English: Look at those clouds, it looks like it’s going to rain heavily this afternoon.
Formal Sepitori: Bona maru ale, nkare pula e tlo na thata mantsibowa.
Street Sepitori: Bona mara ale joh, nkare die pula e tlo tshela thata mantsibowa.
[Weather — Winter]
English: It’s starting to get cold, I need to take out my winter jackets and blankets.
Formal Sepitori: Go thoma go tonya nou, tshwantse ke ntshe di baiki tsaka tsa mariga le dikobo.
Street Sepitori: Serame se se thoma betha nou, tshwantse ke ntshe di baiki tsa mariga le dikobo.
[Weather — Wind]
English: I don't like this windy weather because it blows dust into the house.
Formal Sepitori: Ga ke rate weather yao ba le moya kaore e tsentsha dust ka mo ntlong.
Street Sepitori: Ga ke ncangwe die weather yao ba le moya kaore e faka dust ka mo ntlong.
[Weather — Perfect Day]
English: The weather is so nice today, it’s a good day to go outside and play football.
Formal Sepitori: Weather ya kajeno e monate byang, ke letsatsi le le pila la go tswela ko ntle ro hlala bolo.
Street Sepitori: Weather ya kajeno ke dilo nfan, ke letsatsi le le mnate for go tswa nyana ro hlala diski.
[Education & Campus Life — Tests]
English: I spent the whole night studying for my governance test, I hope I pass.
Formal Sepitori: Ke spendile boshio bo botlhe ke bala for test ya ka ya governance, I hope ko phasa.
Street Sepitori: Ke bethile slala ke bala for test yaka ya governance, I hope ko vaya sharp.
[Education & Campus Life — Deadlines]
English: I need to finish this research assignment by Monday otherwise I will lose marks.
Formal Sepitori: Tshwantse ke feleletse assignment yaka research before Mantaga, ge nka se ire byao ko lose di marks.
Street Sepitori: Tshwantse ke xenne die assignment yaka ya research before Monday, ge nka se ire byao ko lose di marks.
[Education & Campus Life — Socializing]
English: Let’s meet at the campus cafeteria after the lecture so we can grab something to eat.
Formal Sepitori: Tla re tlhakane ko cafeteria ya ko campus after class re kgone go kreya something sa go ja.
Street Sepitori: Tla re tlhakane ko cafeteria ya ko campus after class re kgone go thola something sao zoza nyana.
[Education & Campus Life — Future]
English: I can't wait to graduate so I can start my professional career and make my family proud.
Formal Sepitori: Ke fela pelo gore ke graduate neng ke kgone go thoma go bereka ke ire family yaka proud.
Street Sepitori: Ke fela pelo gore ke graduate neng ke thome go spana ke ire ko nna proud.
[Education & Campus Life — Exams]
English: The exams are starting next week, everyone is busy at the library right now.
Formal Sepitori: Di exams di a thoma next week, everyone o busy ko library nou.
Street Sepitori: Di exam di a xala next week, everyone o matasa ka daar ko library nou.
[Money & Finances — Saving]
English: I am saving all my money because I want to buy a new laptop for my studies.
Formal Sepitori: Ke save chelete ya ka yo yotlhe because ke nyaka go reka laptop e mphya for di studies tsaka.
Street Sepitori: Ke save zaka ya ka yo yotlhe because ke nyakao baya laptop e mphya for di studies tsaka.
[Money & Finances — Short/Broke]
English: I am very short of money this week, can you lend me fifty rands until Friday?
Formal Sepitori: Ka short nyana ka chelete beke e, khopela o nkadime fifty ranta ke tla go fa Freitaga?
Street Sepitori: Ka khabatega nyana ka zaka beke e, ke washa o mborowe pinkies ke tlao gaya Farazah?
[Money & Finances — Shopping]
English: That designer jacket is too expensive, I can't afford to buy it right now.
Formal Sepitori: Jacket ela ya tura, nka se kgone go e reka nou.
Street Sepitori: Die jacket ya betha ka price, nka se kgone go e baya nou.
[Money & Finances — Hustle]
English: I’m doing some extra work on the side so I can have more money in my pocket.
Formal Sepitori: Ke etsa mmereko o mo extra nyana mo sideng gore ke kgone goba le chelete nyana.
Street Sepitori: Ke chuna spane se se extra nyana mo sideng gore ke kgone goba le zaka nyana.
[Money & Finances — Budgeting]
English: I need to be careful with how I spend my money so it can last until the end of the month.
Formal Sepitori: Ke tshwantse ke be careful gore ke berekisa byang chelete ya ka gore e kgone go last until kgwedi e fela.
Street Sepitori: Tshwantse ke iguarde gore ke spanisa byang zaka gore e kgone go mphusha nyana until kgwedi e fela.
[Weekend Vibes — Relaxing]
English: It’s Saturday morning, I’m just going to relax at home and do nothing today.
Formal Sepitori: Ke Satertaha fruu, ko no relax fela ko ntlong kajeno and ga ke ire selo.
Street Sepitori: Ke Satis fruhu, ko no chillax fela ko nna and ga ke chune nex.
[Weekend Vibes — Plans]
English: What are the plans for today? We should meet up and do something fun.
Formal Sepitori: Di plans tsa hao ke eng kajeno? Tshwantse re tlhakane re etse something se se fun nyana.
Street Sepitori: O chunang kajeno? Tshwantse re tlhakane re ire something se se fun nyana.
[Weekend Vibes — Visiting]
English: I’m going to visit my friend in the next block to watch the football match.
Formal Sepitori: Ke ilo etela chomi yaka ko blokong e ka ntlhela ro bohela bolo.
Street Sepitori: Ke ilo bethela brayaq/achuzi yaka jika ko block e ka ntlhela ro bohela diski.
[Weekend Vibes — Braai]
English: We are having a braai later, you should come over and join us for some meat and drinks.
Formal Sepitori: Ro etsa braai late, o tle o tlo re join for name le di drinks nyana.
Street Sepitori: Ro betha braai late nyana, o bethe jika nyana o tlo re join for nama le di drinks nyana.
[Weekend Vibes — Night In]
English: I'm not going out tonight, I'm just going to watch some movies and go to sleep early.
Formal Sepitori: Ga ke tswe di out kajeno, ko bohela di movie nyana and ko robala early.
Street Sepitori: Ga ke ilo groova kajeno, ke bohela di movie nyana and then ko block early.
[Shopping & Errands — Mall]
English: I’m going to the mall to buy some new clothes and maybe grab a burger.
Formal Sepitori: Ke ya mallong ko reka diaparo tse di mphya nyana and maybe nkati kreyela le burger nyana.
Street Sepitori: Ke betha jika daar ko mallong ko baya diaparo tse dimphya nyana and maybe nkai tshwara fresh ka burger nyana.
[Shopping & Errands — Groceries]
English: I need to buy some bread and milk at the local shop before they close.
Formal Sepitori: Tshwantse ke reke borotho le mmeleke ko makuleng before ba tswalla.
Street Sepitori: Tshwantse ke baye sinkwa le mmeleke ka daar ko shipa ya makula before ba tswalla.
[Shopping & Errands — Window Shopping]
English: I don't have money to buy anything today, I'm just going to walk around and look at the shops.
Formal Sepitori: Ga kena chelete yao reka selo kajeno, ke tlono tsamaya ke lebella lebella ko di shopong.
Street Sepitori: Ga kena zaka yao reka selo kajeno, ko ne betha jika nyana ka daar ko di shipa ko lebella lebella.
[Shopping & Errands — Bargains]
English: I found a place where they sell cheap sneakers, we should go check it out.
Formal Sepitori: Ke kreile pleke e ba rekisang di tekkie tsao cheap, tshwantse re ye ro e check.
Street Sepitori: Ke thotse ndao e baisang di tekkie tse di cheap blind, tshwantse re bethe jika nyana daar ro bona gore dinxang.
[Shopping & Errands — Tasks]
English: I have a lot of things to do today, I need to go to the bank and then pay my electricity bill.
Formal Sepitori: Ke nale dilo tse dinchi tse ke tshwantseng ke di etse kajeno, tshwantse ke ye ko bankeng and then ko patela mabone.
Street Sepitori: Ke nale dilo tse baya tse ke tshwantseng ke di chune kajeko, tshwantse ke bethe jika ka daar ko bankeng and then ko gafa mabone.
[Home & Chores — Laundry]
English: I have a lot of laundry to do today because I was busy during the week.
Formal Sepitori: Ke nale washene e nchi e ke tshwantseng ke etse because ne ke le busy mogare ga beke.
Street Sepitori: Ke nale washene e nchi e ke tshwantseng ke e chune because ne ke le matasa nyana mogare ga beke.
[Home & Chores — Cleaning]
English: I need to clean my room and mop the floor before my uncle gets back home.
Formal Sepitori: Tshwantse ke kolomake ebile ke korope kamore yaka before malome a bowa.
Street Sepitori: Tshwantse ke kolomake ebile ke korope kamore yaka before mei uncle a zwakala.
[Home & Chores — Cooking]
English: I’m busy cooking a nice meal for dinner, I hope everyone will like it.
Formal Sepitori: Ke busy ke apeya dijo tse di monate for dinner, I hope batho ba botlhe bo di rata.
Street Sepitori: Ke busy ke apeya manyekenyoso for dinner, I hope batho ba botlhe bo di rata.
[Home & Chores — Yard]
English: The yard is very messy, I need to sweep the leaves and water the plants.
Formal Sepitori: Jarata ena e dichila thata, tshwantse ke harake and ke nosetse.
Street Sepitori: Jarata ena e dichila blind, tshwantse ke harake and ke nosetse.
[Home & Chores — Maintenance]
English: The tap in the kitchen is leaking, I need to find someone to come and fix it.
Formal Sepitori: Tepe e ko kitchining ya dutla, tshwantse ke kreye motho a tle a tlo e lokisa.
Street Sepitori: Tepe e ka daar ko kitchening ya dutla, tshwantse ke thole motho a tlo e lokisa.
[Health — Flu]
English: I woke up with a very bad headache and a sore throat, I think I’m getting the flu.
Formal Sepitori: Ke tsogile ke tshwere ke tlhoho e botlhoko hampe le moholo, ke nahana ke tsenwa ke flu.
Street Sepitori: Ke tsogile ke bethwa ke tlhoho e nngwe e botlhoko blind le moholo, ke nahana ke tswenwa ke flu.
[Health — Clinic]
English: I need to go to the clinic early tomorrow morning to get my prescription refilled.
Formal Sepitori: Tshwantse ke ye ko cliniking kamoso fruhu gore ba ilo ntlaletsa prescription.
Street Sepitori: Tshwantse ke bethe jika ka daar ko ciliniking kaosane fruhu gore ba ilo ntlaletsa prescription.
[Health — Fitness]
English: I’m trying to go to the gym every day so I can stay fit for the football trials.
Formal Sepitori: Ke leka go ya ko gyming everyday gore ke kgone go ba fit for di trials tsa bolo.
Street Sepitori: Ka zama go betha jika ka daar ko gyming everyday gore ke kgone go ba fit for di trial.
[Health — Diet]
English: I am trying to eat more vegetables and fruit so I can have more energy during the day.
Formal Sepitori: Ka leka go ja di veg le di fruits tse dinchi nyana gore ke kgone go ba le energy e nchi nyana mo montshehareng.
Street Sepitori: Ka zama go zoza di veg le di fruits tse dinchi nyana gore ke kgone go ba le energy e nchi nyana mo montshehareng.
[Health — Mental]
English: I’ve been working too hard, I need to take a break and clear my mind for a bit.
Formal Sepitori: Ntse ke bereka boima, tshwantse ke tseye break nyana ke khutsise monahano.
Street Sepitori: Ntse ke spana boima, tshwantse ke xove break nyana ke khutsise monahano
[Grooming — Barber]
English: I need to go to the barber this afternoon to get a fresh taper fade for the weekend.
Formal Sepitori: Ke tshwantse ke ye saloning mantsibowa ko kera taper fade for weekend.
Street Sepitori: Tshwantse ke bethe jika ka daar ko saloning mantsibowa ko betha taper for weekend.
[Grooming — Skincare]
English: I am using these new skin products to make sure my face stays clear and glowing.
Formal Sepitori: Ke berekisa di product tse dimphya tsa letlalo go make sure gore sefatlhego sa ka se clear and sa glowa.
Street Sepitori: Ke spanisa di products tse di mphya tsa letlalo go make sure gore sefatlhego saka se mnate and sa glow.
[Grooming — Clothing]
English: I need to iron my black cargo trousers and clean my white sneakers for the party.
Formal Sepitori: Tshwantse ke aene borokgu ba ka bo bo black and ke clean di tekkie tsaka tse di white for party.
Street Sepitori: Tshwantse ke aena ncaza yake e black and ke clean batho yaka e white for party.
[Grooming — Haircare]
English: Don't forget to wear your silk bonnet before you go to sleep so your hair doesn't get damaged.
Formal Sepitori: O ska lebala go apara bonnet ya hao ya silk before o robala gore meririr ya hao e ska senyega.
Street Sepitori: O ska khohlwa go qcoka bonnet ya hao ya silk before o blocka gore meriri ya hao e ska khabatega.
[Grooming — Compliment]
English: You are looking very sharp today, I like the way you matched your outfit.
Formal Sepitori: O pila byang kajeno, ke rata the way o machisitseng outfit ya hao ka teng.
Street Sepitori: O shebahala ncaa byang kajeno nfan, ke ncawa the way o machisitseng outfit ya hao ka teng.
[Music & Nightlife — Amapiano]
English: Please change the song and put on some Amapiano, I want to hear the bass and the rhythm.
Formal Sepitori: Ke khopela o change pina o tsentshe mapiano nyana, ke nyako utlwa base le rhythm.
Street Sepitori: Ke washa o change kota daar o fake piano nyana, ke nyako utlwa base le rhythm.
[Music & Nightlife — Crowds]
English: The club is very full tonight, it’s hard to even find a place to stand and dance.
Formal Sepitori: Club ena e tle kajeko, go boima le go no kreya pleke nyana yao ema nyana le go bina.
Street Sepitori: Se bofile ka hier kajeno nfan, go thola ndao nyana yao bloma le go jaiva gwa ba boima so.
[Music & Nightlife — DJ]
English: That DJ knows how to play, he is keeping the crowd happy with all the latest hits.
Formal Sepitori: DJ ona o itse go hlala, o thabisa crowd ka di pina tsa nou.
Street Sepitori: Die DJ wa se tlhakatlhakantsha boi, o hafisa crowd ka di kota tsa kajeno.
[Music & Nightlife — Drinks]
English: I’m going to the bar to buy a round of drinks for my friends, do you want anything?
Formal Sepitori: Ke ya ko bareng ko reka di drinks nyana for di chomia tsaka, go nale ntho e o e nyakang?
Street Sepitori: Ke sa betha jika daar ko bareng ko baya di drinks nyana for diachuz /bras tsaka, go nale ntho e o ichaileng ka yona?
[Music & Nightlife — Transport]
English: It’s getting late now, let’s call a Bolt so we can get home safely.
Formal Sepitori: Ke lata nou, tla re founele Bolt gore re kgone go fitlha gae safe.
Street Sepitori: Ke lata nou boi, tla re belle Bolt gore we kgone go fitlha gae sharp.
[Relationships — Meeting]
English: I would like to meet with you sometime soon so we can talk about what happened between us.
Formal Sepitori: Nka thabela go tlhakana lwena eskgale gore re kgone go bolela ka ntho e etsagetseng between rona.
Street Sepitori: Ke washa go tlhakana lwena eskgale gore re kgone go ova ka ntho e chunagetseng between rona.
[Relationships — Apology]
English: I am very sorry for the way I acted in the past, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.
Formal Sepitori: Ke khopela tshwarelo for the way ke actileng ka teng in the past, I hope you can find it mo pelong ya hao gore o intshwarele.
Street Sepitori: Ke washa dixolo for the way ke actileng ka teng mo nakong e fetileng, I hope you can find it mo pelong ya hao gore o nxolle.
[Relationships — Moving Forward]
English: I don't want us to be enemies anymore, I want us to move forward and be on good terms again.
Formal Sepitori: Ga ke sa nyaka gore nna lwena re be di enemies, ke nyaka gore re tswelle pele and re be sharp and re boledisane hape.
Street Sepitori: Ga ke sa nyaka gore re be di enemies nna lwena joh, ke nyaka gore re tswelle pele and re be mnate re ovisane gape joh.
[Relationships — Response]
English: I appreciate you coming to talk to me, I have also let go of the anger I was holding.
Formal Sepitori: Tanki for go tla o tlo bolela le nna, le nna nou ga ke sa tlhole ke kwatile.
Street Sepitori: Dankie for go tla o tlo ova le nna joh, le nna nou ga ke sa tlhole ke zwabotse.
[Relationships — Space]
English: I understand if you're not ready to talk yet, I will give you some space until you are ready.
Formal Sepitori: Ka tlhaloganya if ga o ready go bolela le nna nou, ke tla go fa space until o ba ready.
Street Sepitori: Ka tlhaloganya if ga o ready go ova le nna nou, ke tlao gaya space nyana until o ba ready.
[Daily Life — Greeting]
English: Good morning, I hope you slept well and that you have a productive day today.
Formal Sepitori: Ashee, ka tsheba o robetse pila and o be le letsatsi le le sharp.
Street Sepitori: Hola/exe, Sure, I hope o blockile grand and o be le letsatsi le le grand.
[Daily Life — Help]
English: I am struggling with this heavy bag, please help me carry it to the car.
Formal Sepitori: Ke imela ke bag ena, khopela o nkukuela yona o e ise ko koloing.
Street Sepitori: Die bag ya nkimela joh, ke washa o nkukise yona o ise ka daar ko kareng/transing.
[Daily Life — Hurry]
English: We need to hurry up because the bus is leaving in ten minutes and we don't want to miss it.
Formal Sepitori: Tshwantse re phakise kaore bese ya tsamaya in ten minutes and ga re nyake e re shiye.
Street Sepitori: Tshwantse re fake ten/10 nyana kaore bese ya vaya in 10 minutes and ga re nyake gore e re shiye.
[Daily Life — Gratitude]
English: Thank you very much for everything you have done for me, I really appreciate your support.
Formal Sepitori: Tanki for nthwe e nngwe le e nngwe e o nketseditseng yona, ke lebogela support ya hao.
Street Sepitori: Baie dankie for nthwe nngwe le e nngwe e o nketseditseng yona, ke lebohela support ya hao.
[Daily Life — Closing]
English: I am very tired now, I’m going to sleep. We will talk again tomorrow morning.
Formal Sepitori: Ke lapile thata nou, ko robala. Re tla bolela hape hape kamoso fruhu.
Street Sepitori: Ke lapile blind nou, ke blocka. Re tla ova hape kaosane fruhu.
[Football & Training — Preparation]
English: I need to make sure I drink enough water and eat a healthy meal before the match starts at three o'clock.
Formal Sepitori: Tshwantse ke nwe metsi a manchi and ke je dijo tse di healthy before match o thoma ka three.
Street Sepitori: Tshwantse ke phuze levathi le le baya and ke zoze zozo healthy nyana before match o xala ka three.
[Football & Training — Tactics]
English: The coach wants me to stay wide on the wing and look for the space behind the defenders.
Formal Sepitori: Coach o nyaka ke hlale ko flankeng and ke shebe for di space ko moraho ha di defender.
Street Sepitori: Coach o nchaetse gore ke hlale ko flankeng and ke guarde for di space ko moraho ha di defender.
[Football & Training — Passing]
English: We need to keep possession and move the ball quickly if we want to break down their defense.
Formal Sepitori: Tshwantse re keepe bolo and re e movele ka pele if re nyaka go break down defense ya bona.
Street Sepitori: Tshwantse re keepe bolo and re e vaise fast if re nyaka go break down defense ya die mense.
[Football & Training — Injury]
English: I took a heavy knock on my ankle during the first half, but I'm going to push through and finish the game.
Formal Sepitori: Ke hobetse mo ankeleng ka first half, mara ko phusha and ke fetse game.
Street Sepitori: Ke khabategile mo ankeleng ka first half, mara ko phusha nyana and ke feleletse game.
[Football & Training — Analysis]
English: We played very well today, but we missed too many chances in front of the goal.
Formal Sepitori: Re hladile pila thata kajeno, mara re mesitse di chance tse dinchi thata.
Street Sepitori: Re hladile mnate blind kajeno, mara re mesitse di chance tse baya blind.
[Transport — Waiting]
English: I'm waiting for a taxi to go to town, they are taking very long today.
Formal Sepitori: Ke emetse taxi ya go ya tropong, di tseya sebaka thata kajeno gore di tle.
Street Sepitori: Ke sa blometse taxi ya go ya town, di xova sebaka blind kajeno gore di zwakale.
[Transport — Change]
English: Please pass the money to the driver and ask him for the change for two people.
Formal Sepitori: Khopela o nfetisetse chelete ena ko driver and o mo khopele change ya batho bai two.
Street Sepitori: Ke washa o nfitisetse die zaka ko driver daar and o mo washe change ya batho bai two.
[Transport — Car Trouble]
English: My uncle's car won't start this morning, we need to jump-start the battery.
Formal Sepitori: Koloi ya malome e gana go start kajeno fruhu, tshwantse re jump-starte battery.
Street Sepitori: Kara ya mei uncle ga e nayake go start kajeno fruhu, tshwantse re jump-starte die battery.
[Transport — Traffic]
English: There is a lot of traffic on the main road, I think I'm going to be late for my meeting.
Formal Sepitori: Go nale traffic e nchi thata mo main road, ke nahana ko ba late for meeting wa ka.
Street Sepitori: Go nale traffic e baya blind mo main road, nkare ko ba late for meeting wa ka.