01 Basic Expressions Flashcards

1
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Mangwanani

A

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

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2
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Masikati

A

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

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3
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Manheru

A

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

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4
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Morara zvaknaka

A

Have a good night

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5
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Hesi!

A

Hi!

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6
Q

Makadii henyu?

A

How are you?

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7
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Ndiripo kana wakadiiwo?

A

I am well and how are you?

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8
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Sarai zvakanaka

A

Stay well/Goodbye (said by the person leaving)

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9
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Fambai zvakanaka

A

Safe journey/Goodbye (said by the person staying)

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10
Q

Titambire!

A

Welcome!

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11
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Ndatenda

A

Thank you

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12
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Maita basa

A

Thank you (for completing a task)

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13
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Pamusoroi

A

Excuse me

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14
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Ndapota

A

Please

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15
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Makorokoto!

A

Congratulations!

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16
Q

Unonzi ani?

A

What is your name?

17
Q

Ini ndinonzi

A

My name is

18
Q

Munotaura Shona here?

A

Do you speak Shona?

19
Q

Ehe

A

Yes (casual)

20
Q

Hongu

A

Yes (formal)

21
Q

Kwete

A

No

22
Q

Shamwari

A

Friend

23
Q

Murume

A

Man

24
Q

Mukadzi

A

Woman

25
Q

Mukomana

A

Boy

26
Q

Musikana

A

Girl