01 Basic Expressions Flashcards by KnowItAll Ninja

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Mangwanani

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Good morning (greeting) or morning (time of day)

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Masikati

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Good afternoon(greeting) or afternoon (time of day)

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Manheru

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Good evening (greeting) or evening (time of day)

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Morara zvaknaka

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Have a good night

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Hesi!

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Hi!

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Makadii henyu?

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How are you?

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Ndiripo kana wakadiiwo?

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I am well and how are you?

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Sarai zvakanaka

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Stay well/Goodbye (said by the person leaving)

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Fambai zvakanaka

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Safe journey/Goodbye (said by the person staying)

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Titambire!

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Welcome!

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Ndatenda

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Thank you

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Maita basa

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Thank you (for completing a task)

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Pamusoroi

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Excuse me

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Ndapota

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Please

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Makorokoto!

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Congratulations!

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Unonzi ani?

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What is your name?

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Ini ndinonzi

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My name is

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Munotaura Shona here?

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Do you speak Shona?

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Ehe

A

Yes (casual)

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Hongu

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Yes (formal)

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Kwete

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No

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Shamwari

A

Friend

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Murume

A

Man

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Mukadzi

A

Woman

Mukomana

Boy

Musikana

Girl