Chapter 1 - Basic Expressions and Useful Phrases Flashcards by Ryan McNulty

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Good Morning (Greeting)
Morning (Time of Day)

A

Mangwanani

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Good Afternoon (Greeting)
Afternoon (Time of Day)

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Masikati

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Good Evening (Greeting)
Evening (Time of Day)

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Manheru

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Have a good night

A

Morara zvakanaka

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Hi

A

Hesi

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How are you?

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Makadii henyu?

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I am well and how are you?

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Ndiripo kana wakadiiwo

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Stay Well / Goodbye
(said by person leaving)

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Sarai zvakanaka

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Safe Journey / Goodbye
(said by the person staying)

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Fambai zvakanaka

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Welcome!

A

titambire!

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Thank You

A

Ndatenda

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Thank you
(for completing a task)

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Maita basa

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Excuse me

A

Pamusoroi

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Q

Please

A

Ndapota

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Congratulations!

A

Makorokoto

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What is your name?

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Unonzi ani?

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My name is …

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Ini ndinonzi …

Q

Do you speak shona?

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Munotaura Shona here?

Q

Yes

A

Ehe / Hongu

Q

No

A

Kwete

Q

Friend

A

Shamwari

Q

Man

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Murume

Q

Woman

A

Mukadzi

Q

Boy

A

Mukomana

Girl

Musikana