What did you say in Shona?
What did you say in Shona?
Useful Shona phrases
| English | chiShona (Shona) |
|---|---|
| Good morning (Morning greeting) | Mangwanani Mangwanani, marara sei? (reply) |
| Good afternoon (Afternoon greeting) | Masikati Masikati, maswera sei? (reply) |
| Good evening (Evening greeting) | Manheru Maswera sei (reply) |
| Good night | Urare zvakanaka (sg) Murare Zvakanaka (pl) |
How do u greet in Shona?
The traditional greeting involves a clap after the handshake. The first person claps twice whilst saying “Makadii” (‘How are you? ‘ in Shona). The other person responds with two claps in return.
How is your morning in Shona?
Wamuka sei – (Good morning) – You start with Wa when you are greeting a youth, friend, sibling or somebody at your level. Wasvera sei – (How was your day?) – The opening Wa is used when it’s a casual greeting i.e. when greeting a youth, friend, sibling or somebody at your level. Mhoro – (How are you?)
How do you greet in Zimbabwe?
Greetings & Basics
- Hello – Hesi.
- It was good talking to you – Ndafara kutaura newe.
- Sorry – Ndine urombo.
- Thanks – Waita hako.
What does Mamukasei mean?
im good thanks you. Last Update: 2020-10-28. Usage Frequency: 1.
What does Ma1 mean in Shona?
Apparently, “Ma1” also written in Shona as “mahwani” in street lingo,. means going through a rough patch.
What does Tanaka mean in Shona?
Tanaka is a Shona word meaning “we are good” which is used as a given name in Zimbabwe: Tanaka Chinyahara Zimbabwean professional footballer.
What does mushe mean in Shona?
Mushe – ‘I am fine. ‘ Can be used twice as in ‘Mushe mushe’, also very informal.
What does Panashe mean?
Panashe is from the French word panache meaning a grand or flamboyant manner, verve, style or flair.
What does Nyasha mean?
What is the meaning of the name Nyasha? Meaning of Nyasha: Name Nyasha in the African origin, means Italian and Portuguese version of modest that means not bragging one’s achievement.. Name Nyasha is of African origin and is a Girl name. People with name Nyasha are usually Judaism by religion.
