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    Shona Phrases
    The Shona phrases are helpful because they are used daily. Below we picked expressions that a new learner will find useful. We included the
    audio as well. This is a better way to learning. Learn only what you need. We start with greetings and introduction.

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    Hi: hesi

    What is your name?: zita rako ndiani?

    Nice to meet you: ndafara kukuona

    How are you?: wakadini?

    I'm good, thanks: ndakasimba, waita hako

    And you?: ko iwe?

    Language and Age Phrases


    More questions about language and age:

    Do you speak (English/Shona)?: unotaura (chirungu/ chishona) here?

    Does she speak Chinese?: anotaura chichinese here?

    A little bit: zvishoma

    How old are you?: une makore mangani?

    I'm 33 years old: ndine makore makumi matatu nematatu

    It was nice talking to you: ndafara kutaura newe


    If you don't understand something, this will be your secret weapon:

    What do you mean?: uri kurevei?

    I don't understand: handisi kunzwisisa

    I don't know: handizivi

    Sorry: ndine urombo

    What is that called in Shona?: icho chinonzii muchishona?

    What does that word mean in English?: shoko iro rinorevei muchirungu?

    More personal information about origins and profession:

    Where are you from?: unobva kupi?

    I'm from the U.S: ndinobva kuu.s

    I'm American: ndiri wokuamerica

    Where do you live?: unogara kupi?

    I live in the U.S: ndinogara muu.s

    What do you do for a living?: unoitei chinokuraramisa?

    I'm a student: ndiri mudzidzi

    Offering or asking for help and giving directions:

    Can I help you?: ndingakubatsira here?

    Can you help me?: ungandibatsirawo here?

    Where is the airport?: nhandare yendege iri kupi?

    Go straight: ramba wakananga mberi

    Then: uye

    Turn left: kona kuruboshwe

    Turn right: kona kurudyi

    Holiday Wishes Phrases


    Good wishes in Shona in holidays and occasions:

    Happy birthday: makorokoto ezuva rokuzvarwa

    Happy new year: makorokoto egore idzva

    Merry Christmas: ivai nekisimusi inofadza

    Good luck: tinokushuvirai zvakanaka

    Congratulations: makorokoto

    Shona expressions commonly used when traveling or buying:

    I have a reservation: ndabhuka

    Do you have rooms available?: mune dzimba dzisina vanhu here?

    I would like a non-smoking room: ndinoda imba musingaputwi fodya

    How much it costs per night?: imarii usiku humwechete?

    Waiter: hweta
    How much is this?: ichi imarii?

    What is this?: ichi chii?

    Survival phrases considered to be important in emergencies:

    Are you okay?: hauna kukuvara here?

    I need a doctor: ndiri kuda chiremba

    Help: rubatsiro

    Call the ambulance: daidza amburenzi

    Call the police: daidza mapurisa

    I am sick: ndiri kurwara

    These Shona phrases can be used in a variety of conversations. If you have already visited our Shona Vocabulary (shona_vocabulary.php) and
    Shona Grammar (shona_grammar.php), you might want to visit our Shona Flashcards (shona_flashcards.php) to practice what you learned.

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    Did you know? Phrases are the combination of the use of vocabulary and grammar. Mastering the vocabulary (shona_vocabulary.php) and
    grammar (shona_grammar.php) can result in the ability to make useful Shona phrases.

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