Zimbabwe phrasebook

Useful Phrases

English: Shona/Ndebele
Thank you (Ndebele): Siyabonga kakulu
Thank you (Shona): Ndatenda/masvita
Please: Ndapota Uxolo
Hello (initial): Mhoro/Mhoroi Sawubona/Salibonani
Hello (reply): Ahoi Yebo
Good morning: Mangwanani Livukenjani
Good afternoon: Masikati Litshonile
Good evening: Manheru Litshone njani
Goodbye (to person staying): Chisarai zvakanaka Lisalekuhle
Goodbye (to person leaving): Fambai zvakanaka Uhambe kuhle
Do you speak English?: Unodziva kutawura chirungu?/Uyakwazi ukukuluma isilingu?
Yes: Ehe Yebo
No: Aiw Hayi

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