SHONA 13October2021 DAY038

10 Words: Viena

1. Hello – Mhoro
2. Sorry – Ndine urombo
3. Thank you – Waita zvako 
4. Yes – Ehe
5. No – Aiwa
6. Good morning – Mangwanani
7. Family – Mhuri
8. Dad – Baba
9. Mom – Amai
10. Brother or Sister – Hanzvadzi

10 Phrases:

1. It was good talking to you – Ndafara kutaura newe.
2. I love you – Ndinokudai
3. What’s up buddy? Are you okay? – Ndeipi shamwari? Uri bhoo here
4. How was your sleep? – Marara sei?
5. I slept well, how about you? – Tamuka mamukawo
6. My friend – Shamwari yangu
7. Where is the toilet? – Chimbuzichiripi?
8. May we pass through? – Tipfuurei?
9. I am full – Ndaguta
10. I don’t understand – Handisi kunzwisisa

Facts By Viena – 

• Native speakers of Shona: 12 million
• Shona is the Native and official language of Zimbabwe
• To Zimbabwe people, Family means everyone in your whole extended family are close family, like your 2nd cousins and 1st cousins, are your brothers and sisters.

The Shona believe the god Mwari created and sustains the universe. They also communicate with their ancestors.