I love you!” Ndinokudai!”
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How are you in Shona Zimbabwe?
Useful Shona phrases
| English | chiShona (Shona) |
|---|---|
| Hello (General greeting) | Mhoro (sg) Mhoroi (pl) |
| How are you? | Wakadini zvako? (sg) Makadini zvenyu? (pl) |
| Reply to ‘How are you?’ | Ndiri rayiti Ndiripo |
| Long time no see | Ko, vemakore! |
How do you say thank you in Zimbabwe?
Many still consider English to be the country’s official language, and it is the common language for most Zimbabweans.
Language Guide: Zimbabwe.
| Shona | Ndebele | |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Maita basa | Ngiyabonga |
| Yes | Ehe | Yebo |
| No | Aiwa | Hayibo |
How do you greet in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwean Culture
- Greet anyone older than yourself first.
- The common greeting is a firm handshake with the right hand.
- The traditional greeting involves a clap after the handshake.
- Women may lower their body briefly, kneel or curtsy whilst shaking hands out of respect.
What is your love Venda?
Learn Venda!
| Hello | ♀Aa /♂ Ndaa |
|---|---|
| I am lost. | Ndo xhela (“hayla”) |
| Please forgive me | Khombela farela. |
| I love you ● We love you | Ndi anifuna ● Ri anifuna |
| Stay well | Nisale zwavhudi |
What does HESI mean in Zimbabwe?
Hello – Hesi. It was good talking to you – Ndafara kutaura newe. Sorry – Ndine urombo. Thanks – Waita hako.
What does Mamukasei mean?
i’m good. Last Update: 2019-11-16.
What does Tsano mean in Shona?
Your wife’s brother. (Colloquial) Your girlfriend’s brother.
How do you respond to Maswera sei?
“Maswera sei?” (“How are you?”) “Taswera maswerawo,” I answered. (“I am fine if you are fine.”) “Taswera.” (“I am fine.”)
How do you say cheers in Zimbabwe?
(Munovhara nguvai? ) Cheers!
Where is Shona spoken?
Zimbabwe
Shona is a language from the Bantu family and is spoken in Zimbabwe. It is the mother tongue of 75% of the people of Zimbabwe.
Do they speak French in Zimbabwe?
The country’s main languages are Shona, spoken by over 70% of the population, and Ndebele, spoken by roughly 20%. English is the country’s lingua franca, used in government and business and as the main medium of instruction in schools.
How do I say I miss you in Venda?
To say “I miss you in tshivenda” you would say, “ndo ni tuvha”, Or, ndo ni humbula”, or Ndi kale ndi sa ni vhoni”. If you want to say I miss you too, you would say “na nne ndo ni tuvha.”
How do you say I love you so much in Venda?
Ndi ni funa nga maanda=I love you so much.
What does NDAA mean in Venda?
Hi/Hello
The word “Ndaa” is a Venda word which is used for greeting (Hi/Hello) only by men. Women us the word “Aa” for greeting (Hi/ Hello) and may not use the word Ndaa. The word can also be used in a polite manner as “Yes” or “excuse me” or “beg your pardon” and in other positive ways to end of a goodbye.
What does HESI mean in English?
Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) is a United States company that provides exams and other study material to help prepare student nurses for their professional licensure exam.
What does HESI test stand for?
Health Education Systems, Inc.
HESI A2 FAQ’sHESI stands for Health Education Systems, Inc., and A2 stands for Admission Assessment. The test is also known by a wide variety of other names, such as the Evolve Reach, the Evolve Reach A2, and the Evolve Reach HESI.It’s not the name that’s so important about this exam, but what it does.
Do they speak English in Zimbabwe?
However, English, Shona and Ndebele are the most widely spoken languages in the country. Approximately 70% of the population is Shona speaking and speaks ChiShona as their first language. But the official language of Zimbabwe is English.
Who are the Shona in Zimbabwe?
The Shona are a people whose ancestors built great stone cities in southern Africa over a thousand years ago. Today, more than 10 million Shona people live around the world. The vast majority live in Zimbabwe, and sizeable Shona populations are also located in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique.
