Zimbabwe Shona Language
Here are some of the Shona phrases that you might want to learn. Shona is the widely spoken language of Zimbabwe.The following are Shona phrases used in everyday life and their translation. To make it easier. The phrases are divided into four categories – Greetings, Questions, Relationships & Family.
Notes**English Translation in brackets
Greetings
Mamuka sei – (Good morning)
Mangwanani – (Good Morning)
Masvera sei – (How was your day?)
Mhoroi – (How are you?)
Makadini – (How are you?)
er.Titambirei – (Welcome) –home.
Questions
Unonzi ani? – (What is your name?)
Ndinokumbira kubvunza – (Can I please ask you something?)
Unobva kupi? – (Where do you come from?)
Unoshanda kupi? – (Where do you work?)
Unoita basa rei? – (What job do you do?)
Wati kudii? – (What did you say?)Relationships and Family
Shamwari – (friend)
Mai – (mother, mom, Mrs.)
Baba – (father, dad, family man)
Mukoma – (brother)
Sisi – (sister)
Here are some of the Shona phrases that you might want to learn. Shona is the widely spoken language of Zimbabwe.The following are Shona phrases used in everyday life and their translation. To make it easier. The phrases are divided into four categories – Greetings, Questions, Relationships & Family.
Notes**English Translation in brackets
Greetings
Mamuka sei – (Good morning)
Mangwanani – (Good Morning)
Masvera sei – (How was your day?)
Mhoroi – (How are you?)
Makadini – (How are you?)
er.Titambirei – (Welcome) –home.
Questions
Unonzi ani? – (What is your name?)
Ndinokumbira kubvunza – (Can I please ask you something?)
Unobva kupi? – (Where do you come from?)
Unoshanda kupi? – (Where do you work?)
Unoita basa rei? – (What job do you do?)
Wati kudii? – (What did you say?)Relationships and Family
Shamwari – (friend)
Mai – (mother, mom, Mrs.)
Baba – (father, dad, family man)
Mukoma – (brother)
Sisi – (sister)