Useful Terms Flashcards
Say “Knock knock” and “Can we come in”
Gogogoi or Tisvikewo
“Pamusoroi” means?
Excuse me
“Pindai” means?
Enter
Say “Thank You”
Maita basa or Mazviita
“Ndine urombo” means what?
I’m sorry
Say and spell “please”
Ndapota
N-d-a-p-o-t-a
“That’s right” in Shona is
Ndizvozvo
“That’s not right” in Shona is
Handizvo
“Toonana mangwana” means
See you tomorrow
“Ndinokumbirawo ndapota” means
May I have that please
Say “please may I ask”
Ndinokumbirawo kubvunza
What does “vunzai” mean?
It means “you can ask”
If you want to allow someone to ask you a question
How do you say “may you give me”
Ndipeiwo
What does “nditambidzeiwo” mean
May you pass me (something)
What does “Imarii” mean
How much is it?
Say and spell - “can we pass”
Tipindewo
T-i-p-i-n-d-e-w-o
What two words mean “no”
Aiwa and Kwete
What do “hongu” and “ehe” mean
Yes
Say and spell “We’re done!”
Tapedza
T-a-p-e-d-z-a
