Good Morning (Greeting)
Morning (Time of Day)
Mangwanani
Good Afternoon (Greeting)
Afternoon (Time of Day)
Masikati
Good Evening (Greeting)
Evening (Time of Day)
Manheru
Have a good night
Morara zvakanaka
Hi
Hesi
How are you?
Makadii henyu?
I am well and how are you?
Ndiripo kana wakadiiwo
Stay Well / Goodbye
(said by person leaving)
Sarai zvakanaka
Safe Journey / Goodbye
(said by the person staying)
Fambai zvakanaka
Welcome!
titambire!
Thank You
Ndatenda
Thank you
(for completing a task)
Maita basa
Excuse me
Pamusoroi
Please
Ndapota
Congratulations!
Makorokoto
What is your name?
Unonzi ani?
My name is …
Ini ndinonzi …
Do you speak shona?
Munotaura Shona here?
Yes
Ehe / Hongu
No
Kwete
Friend
Shamwari
Man
Murume
Woman
Mukadzi
Boy
Mukomana