Shona Language - Helpful Phrases
Shona has five vowels: a, e, i, o, u. If you are familiar with Spanish, Italian or Japanese, the vowels are pronounced the same. If not, they are pronounced:
A - ah (Like the "a" in "father")
E - eh (Like the "a" in "say" but without moving your mouth)
I - ee (Like the "ee" in "see")
O - oh (Like the "o" in "so" but without moving your mouth)
U - oo (Like the "oo" in "doom")
Vowels in Shona always make the same sounds, even when combined with other vowels. There are no silent letters or diphthongs in Shona, so vowels will always make the same sound, and it is important that you pronounce each vowel, even when one vowel follows another. For example, in the word "kuudza" (to tell), you must say "koo-oo-dza", pronouncing both of the u's. Simply saying "koo-dza" (kudza) changes the meaning to "raise/respect".
ConsonantsCommon diphthongsPhrase listBasics
OPEN
Zurura/Vhura
CLOSE
Zarira/Vhara
ENTRANCE
Musuwo/Gonhi
EXIT
Pokubuda/Musuwo/Ghoni
PUSH
Sunda/Sairira
PULL
Zvuva/Dhonza
TOILET
Chimbuzi
MEN
Varume
WOMEN
Vakadzi
FORBIDDEN
Hamubvumidzwe / Hamutenderwe
Hello.
Mhoroi/Kwaziwayi
Hello. (informal)
Ndeipi.
How are you?
Munofara here?/Makadii?
Fine, and you?
Ndinofara, munodara?/Tiripo, makadiiwo?
What is your name?
Munonzi vaani? / Zita renyu rinoitwa ani?
My name is ______ .
Ndinonzi ______ .
Nice to meet you.
Ndafara nekukuzivai.
Please.
Ndapota.
Thank you.
Ndinotenda.
You're welcome.
Musareve/Munotendei?
Yes.
Hongu.
No.
Kwete.
Excuse me. (getting attention)
Pamusoroi.
Excuse me. (begging pardon)
Pamusoroi.
I'm sorry.
Ndine urombo.
Goodbye
Zvakanakai.
Goodbye (informal)
Ndaenda.
I can't speak Shona [well].
Handitaure (chi)Shona [kwazvo].
Do you speak English?
Munotaura Chirungu here?
Is there someone here who speaks English?
Pane ari pano anotaura Chirungu here ?
Help!
Rubatsiro!
Look out!
Ngwarira!
Good morning.
Mangwanani.
Good afternoon.
Masikati.
Good evening / night.
Manheru.
Good night (to sleep)
Murare zvakanaka.
How has been your day?
Maswera sei?
I don't understand.
Handinzwisise.
Where is the toilet?
Chimbuzi chiripi?
ProblemsLeave me alone.
Ndisiye (ndakadaro).
Don't touch me!
Usandibate!
I'll call the police.
Ndinoshevedza mapurisa.
Police!
Mapurisa!
Stop! Thief!
Mira! Mbavha!
I need your help.
Ndnokumbirawo rubatsiro.
It's an emergency.
Itsaona.
I'm lost.
Ndarasika.
I lost my bag.
Ndashaya bhegi rangu.
I lost my wallet.
Ndashaya chikwama changu.
I'm sick.
Ndirikurwara.
I've been injured.
Ndakuvara.
I need a doctor.
Ndinoda chiremba.
Can I use your phone?
Ndingashandisewo nhare yenyu here?
Numbers1
poshi
2
piri
3
nhatu
4
ina
5
shanu
6
tanhatu
7
nomwe
8
sere
9
pfumbamwe
10
gumi
11
gumi neimwe
12
gumi nembiri
13
gumi nenhatu
14
gumi neina
15
gumi neshanu
16
gumi netanhatu
17
gumi nenomwe
18
gumi nesere
19
gumi nepfumbamwe
20
makumi maviri
21
makumi maviri neimwe
22
makumi maviri nembiri
23
makumi maviri nenhatu
30
makumi matatu
40
makumi mana
50
makumi mashanu
60
makumi matanhatu
70
makumi manomwe
80
makumi masere
90
makumi mapfumbamwe
100
zana
200
mazana maviri
300
mazana matatu
1,000
chiuru
2,000
zviuru zviviri
1,000,000
( )
1,000,000,000
( )
1,000,000,000,000
( )
number _____ (train, bus, etc.)
( )
half
chidimbu / chikamu
less
derera
more
wedzera
Timenow
izvozvi/zvino
later
gare-gare / pava paya
before
isa yakwana/yasvika
morning
mangwanani
afternoon
masikati
evening
manheru
night
usiku/mauro
Clock time
one o'clock AM
( )
two o'clock AM
( )
noon
( )
one o'clock PM
( )
two o'clock PM
( )
midnight
( )
Duration[edit]
_____ minute(s)
chidimbu (zvidimbu)
_____ hour(s)
awa (maawa)
_____ day(s)
zuva (mazuva)
_____ week(s)
vhiki (mavhiki)
_____ month(s)
mwedzi
_____ year(s)
gore (makore)
Days[edit]
today
nhasi
yesterday
zuro
tomorrow
mangwana
this week
vhiki rino
last week
vhiki rapera / rapfuura
next week
vhiki rinouya / rinotevera
Sunday
Svondo
Monday
Muvhuro
Tuesday
Chipiri
Wednesday
Chitatu
Thursday
China
Friday
Chishanu
Saturday
Mugovera
Months[edit]
January
Ndira
February
Kukadzi
March
Kurume
April
Kubvumbi'
May
Chivabvu
June
Chikumi
July
Chikunguru
August
Nyamavhuvhu
September
Gunyana
October
Gumiguru
November
Mbudzi
December
ZvitaColors[edit]black
nhema
white
chena
gray
pfumbu
red
tsvuku
blue
bhuruu
yellow
shora
green
zerere
orange
( )
purple
(" ")
brown
shava (light brown)Transportation[edit]Bus and train[edit]
How much is a ticket to _____?
Imarii kuenda ku_____?
One ticket to _____, please.
Ndipeiwo tikiti rekuenda ku____.
Where does this train/bus go?
Chitima/Bhazi iri rinoendepi?
Where is the bus to _____?
Bhazi ririkuenda kupi?
Does this bus stop in _____?
Bhazi rinomira here mu___?
When does the bus for _____ leave?
Bhazi reku_______ rinosimuka nenguvai?
When will this train/bus arrive in _____?
Bhazi iri rinosvika nenguvai mu___?
Directions[edit]
How do I get to _____ ?
Ndinofamba sei kuenda ku____?
...the train station?
chiteshi chechitima?
...the bus station?
chiteshi chemabhazi?
...the airport?
nhandare yendege?
...the taxis?
makombi
...the youth hostel?
( )
...the _____ hotel?
hotera?
...the American consulate?
embassy/ yeAmerica?
Where are there a lot of...
Ndekupi kwakawanda ____
...hotels?
mahotera?
...restaurants?
marestorendi
...bars?
mabhawa
...sites to see?
nzvimbo dzinezvekuona
Can you show me on the map?
ndiratidzeiwo pamap
street
mugwagwa
Turn left.
torai ruboshwe
Turn right.
torai rudyi
left
boshwe
right
rudyi
straight ahead
kumberi
towards the _____
makananga ku
past the _____
pfura pa___
before the _____
musati masvika pa____
Watch for the _____.
tarisira pa___
intersection
panosangana migwagwa
north
chamhembe
south
maodza nyemba
east
mabudiro / mabvazuva
west
madokero
uphill
kwidza
downhill
dzika
Taxi[edit]
Taxi!
kombi / cab/ taxi
Take me to _____, please.
ndiendesei ku________
How much does it cost to get to _____?
imarii kusvika ku_____
Take me there, please.
ndiendeseiLodging[edit]Do you have any rooms available?
Mungaitewo imba yekurara?
How much is a room for one person/two people?
Marii kurara kwe (munhu mumwe/vanhu vaviri)?
Does the room come with...
Imba yekurara ine ......?
...bedsheets?
....machira/magudza/magumbeze?
...a bathroom?
...imba yekugezera?
...a telephone?
...runhare?
...a TV?
....dzimudzangara?
May I see the room first?
Ndokumbirawo kutanga ndaona imba yekurara?
Do you have anything quieter?
Mungaitewo imba yekurara isina ruzha here?
...bigger?
...yakati kureyi?
...cleaner?
...yakati chenei?
...cheaper?
( )
OK, I'll take it.
Ndipei zvangu.
I will stay for _____ night(s).
Ndichagara kwemazuva....
Can you suggest another hotel?
( )
Do you have a safe?
( )
...lockers?
( )
Is breakfast/supper included?
Masanganisira kudya here?
What time is breakfast/supper?
Mangwanani, tinodya nguvai?
Please clean my room.
Nditsvairireiwo mumba mandinorara
Can you wake me at _____?
Mungandimutse na_____? Ndinoda kumutswa na_____
I want to check out.
( )Money[edit]Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars?
( )
Do you accept British pounds?
( )
Do you accept Euros?
( )
Do you accept credit cards?
( )
Can you change money for me?
(mungandi chingirewo mari? )
Where can I get money changed?
(mari ino chingirwa kupi?)
Can you change a traveler's check for me?
( )
Where can I get a traveler's check changed?
( )
What is the exchange rate?
( )
Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)?
( )Eating[edit]A table for one person/two people, please.
( )
Can I look at the menu, please?
(Ndingaonewo menyu yenyu here? )
Can I look in the kitchen?
( )
Is there a house specialty?
( )
Is there a local specialty?
( )
I'm a vegetarian.
(Handidye nyama )
I don't eat pork.
(Handidye nyama yenguruve )
I don't eat beef.
(Handidye nyama yemombe )
I only eat kosher food.
( )
Can you make it "lite", please? (less oil/butter/lard)
( )
fixed-price meal
( )
a la carte
( )
breakfast
( )
lunch
( )
tea (meal)
( )
supper
( )
I want _____.
(Ndinoda____ )
I want a dish containing _____.
(Ndirikuda chikafu chine_____)
chicken
(nyama yehuku)
beef
(nyama yemombe)
fish
(hove)
ham
( )
sausage
( )
cheese
( )
eggs
(mazai )
salad
( )
(fresh) vegetables
( )
(fresh) fruit
( )
bread
(chingwa)
toast
( )
noodles
( )
rice
(mupunga )
beans
( )
May I have a glass of _____?
(Ndipeiwo girazi re______ )
May I have a cup of _____?
(Ndipeiwo komichi ye_____ )
May I have a bottle of _____?
(Ndipeiwo bhodhoro re_____ )
coffee
( )
tea (drink)
(svutugadzike )
juice
( )
(bubbly) water
( )
(still) water
(mvura )
beer
(doro )
red/white wine
(waini )
May I have some _____?
( )
salt
( )
black pepper
( )
butter
( )
Excuse me, waiter? (getting attention of server)
( )
I'm finished.
(Ndapedza )
It was delicious.
(Zvanga zvichinaka )
Please clear the plates.
(Ndinokumbirawo kuti mubvise ndiro )
The check, please.
( )Bars[edit]Do you serve alcohol?
(Munotengesa doro? )
Is there table service?
( )
A beer/two beers, please.
( )
A glass of red/white wine, please.
( )
A pint, please.
( )
A bottle, please.
( )
_____ (hard liquor) and _____ (mixer), please.
( )
whiskey
( )
vodka
( )
rum
( )
water
( )
club soda
( )
tonic water
( )
orange juice
( )
Coke (soda)
( )
Do you have any bar snacks?
( )
One more, please.
( )
Another round, please.
( )
When is closing time?
(Munovhara nguvai? )
Cheers!
( )Shopping[edit]Do you have this in my size?
( )
How much is this?
( )
That's too expensive.
(chino dhurisa )
Would you take _____?
( )
expensive
(dhura )
cheap
( )
I can't afford it.
(handina mari yacho )
I don't want it.
(handichide )
You're cheating me.
(muri kundirasisa )
I'm not interested.
(..)
OK, I'll take it.
( )
Can I have a bag?
(ndingawana bhegi here?)
Do you ship (overseas)?
(munotumira kunze kewnyika here?)
I need...
(ndinoda)
...toothpaste.
(mushonga wemazino )
...a toothbrush.
( )
...tampons.
. ( )
...soap.
(sipo)
...shampoo.
( )
...pain reliever. (e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen)
(mapiritsi emusoro)
...cold medicine.
( )
...stomach medicine.
... ( mushonga wemudumbu)
...a razor.
( )
...an umbrella.
( )
...sunblock lotion.
( )
...a postcard.
( )
...postage stamps.
( )
...batteries.
(mabhatiri )
...writing paper.
(bepa rekunyorera )
...a pen.
(bilo)
...English-language books.
(mabhuku echirungu)
...English-language magazines.
( )
...an English-language newspaper.
(pepanhau rechirungu )
...an English-English dictionary.
( )Driving[edit]I want to rent a car.
( )
Can I get insurance?
( )
stop (on a street sign)
( )
one way
( )
yield
( )
no parking
( )
speed limit
( )
gas (petrol) station
( )
petrol
( )
diesel
( )Authority[edit]I haven't done anything wrong.
Handina chandakanganisa
It was a misunderstanding.
kwanga kuri kusangonzwisisana chete
Where are you taking me?
muri kundi endesa kupi?
Am I under arrest?
ndasungwa here?
I am an American citizen.
Ndiri chizvarwa cheAmerica
I want to talk to the American embassy.
Ndinoda kutaura ne embassy yeAmerica
I want to talk to a lawyer.
Ndinoda kutaura nemumiriri
Can I just pay a fine now?
Ndinga chibhadhara zvangu muripo?
A - ah (Like the "a" in "father")
E - eh (Like the "a" in "say" but without moving your mouth)
I - ee (Like the "ee" in "see")
O - oh (Like the "o" in "so" but without moving your mouth)
U - oo (Like the "oo" in "doom")
Vowels in Shona always make the same sounds, even when combined with other vowels. There are no silent letters or diphthongs in Shona, so vowels will always make the same sound, and it is important that you pronounce each vowel, even when one vowel follows another. For example, in the word "kuudza" (to tell), you must say "koo-oo-dza", pronouncing both of the u's. Simply saying "koo-dza" (kudza) changes the meaning to "raise/respect".
ConsonantsCommon diphthongsPhrase listBasics
OPEN
Zurura/Vhura
CLOSE
Zarira/Vhara
ENTRANCE
Musuwo/Gonhi
EXIT
Pokubuda/Musuwo/Ghoni
PUSH
Sunda/Sairira
PULL
Zvuva/Dhonza
TOILET
Chimbuzi
MEN
Varume
WOMEN
Vakadzi
FORBIDDEN
Hamubvumidzwe / Hamutenderwe
Hello.
Mhoroi/Kwaziwayi
Hello. (informal)
Ndeipi.
How are you?
Munofara here?/Makadii?
Fine, and you?
Ndinofara, munodara?/Tiripo, makadiiwo?
What is your name?
Munonzi vaani? / Zita renyu rinoitwa ani?
My name is ______ .
Ndinonzi ______ .
Nice to meet you.
Ndafara nekukuzivai.
Please.
Ndapota.
Thank you.
Ndinotenda.
You're welcome.
Musareve/Munotendei?
Yes.
Hongu.
No.
Kwete.
Excuse me. (getting attention)
Pamusoroi.
Excuse me. (begging pardon)
Pamusoroi.
I'm sorry.
Ndine urombo.
Goodbye
Zvakanakai.
Goodbye (informal)
Ndaenda.
I can't speak Shona [well].
Handitaure (chi)Shona [kwazvo].
Do you speak English?
Munotaura Chirungu here?
Is there someone here who speaks English?
Pane ari pano anotaura Chirungu here ?
Help!
Rubatsiro!
Look out!
Ngwarira!
Good morning.
Mangwanani.
Good afternoon.
Masikati.
Good evening / night.
Manheru.
Good night (to sleep)
Murare zvakanaka.
How has been your day?
Maswera sei?
I don't understand.
Handinzwisise.
Where is the toilet?
Chimbuzi chiripi?
ProblemsLeave me alone.
Ndisiye (ndakadaro).
Don't touch me!
Usandibate!
I'll call the police.
Ndinoshevedza mapurisa.
Police!
Mapurisa!
Stop! Thief!
Mira! Mbavha!
I need your help.
Ndnokumbirawo rubatsiro.
It's an emergency.
Itsaona.
I'm lost.
Ndarasika.
I lost my bag.
Ndashaya bhegi rangu.
I lost my wallet.
Ndashaya chikwama changu.
I'm sick.
Ndirikurwara.
I've been injured.
Ndakuvara.
I need a doctor.
Ndinoda chiremba.
Can I use your phone?
Ndingashandisewo nhare yenyu here?
Numbers1
poshi
2
piri
3
nhatu
4
ina
5
shanu
6
tanhatu
7
nomwe
8
sere
9
pfumbamwe
10
gumi
11
gumi neimwe
12
gumi nembiri
13
gumi nenhatu
14
gumi neina
15
gumi neshanu
16
gumi netanhatu
17
gumi nenomwe
18
gumi nesere
19
gumi nepfumbamwe
20
makumi maviri
21
makumi maviri neimwe
22
makumi maviri nembiri
23
makumi maviri nenhatu
30
makumi matatu
40
makumi mana
50
makumi mashanu
60
makumi matanhatu
70
makumi manomwe
80
makumi masere
90
makumi mapfumbamwe
100
zana
200
mazana maviri
300
mazana matatu
1,000
chiuru
2,000
zviuru zviviri
1,000,000
( )
1,000,000,000
( )
1,000,000,000,000
( )
number _____ (train, bus, etc.)
( )
half
chidimbu / chikamu
less
derera
more
wedzera
Timenow
izvozvi/zvino
later
gare-gare / pava paya
before
isa yakwana/yasvika
morning
mangwanani
afternoon
masikati
evening
manheru
night
usiku/mauro
Clock time
one o'clock AM
( )
two o'clock AM
( )
noon
( )
one o'clock PM
( )
two o'clock PM
( )
midnight
( )
Duration[edit]
_____ minute(s)
chidimbu (zvidimbu)
_____ hour(s)
awa (maawa)
_____ day(s)
zuva (mazuva)
_____ week(s)
vhiki (mavhiki)
_____ month(s)
mwedzi
_____ year(s)
gore (makore)
Days[edit]
today
nhasi
yesterday
zuro
tomorrow
mangwana
this week
vhiki rino
last week
vhiki rapera / rapfuura
next week
vhiki rinouya / rinotevera
Sunday
Svondo
Monday
Muvhuro
Tuesday
Chipiri
Wednesday
Chitatu
Thursday
China
Friday
Chishanu
Saturday
Mugovera
Months[edit]
January
Ndira
February
Kukadzi
March
Kurume
April
Kubvumbi'
May
Chivabvu
June
Chikumi
July
Chikunguru
August
Nyamavhuvhu
September
Gunyana
October
Gumiguru
November
Mbudzi
December
ZvitaColors[edit]black
nhema
white
chena
gray
pfumbu
red
tsvuku
blue
bhuruu
yellow
shora
green
zerere
orange
( )
purple
(" ")
brown
shava (light brown)Transportation[edit]Bus and train[edit]
How much is a ticket to _____?
Imarii kuenda ku_____?
One ticket to _____, please.
Ndipeiwo tikiti rekuenda ku____.
Where does this train/bus go?
Chitima/Bhazi iri rinoendepi?
Where is the bus to _____?
Bhazi ririkuenda kupi?
Does this bus stop in _____?
Bhazi rinomira here mu___?
When does the bus for _____ leave?
Bhazi reku_______ rinosimuka nenguvai?
When will this train/bus arrive in _____?
Bhazi iri rinosvika nenguvai mu___?
Directions[edit]
How do I get to _____ ?
Ndinofamba sei kuenda ku____?
...the train station?
chiteshi chechitima?
...the bus station?
chiteshi chemabhazi?
...the airport?
nhandare yendege?
...the taxis?
makombi
...the youth hostel?
( )
...the _____ hotel?
hotera?
...the American consulate?
embassy/ yeAmerica?
Where are there a lot of...
Ndekupi kwakawanda ____
...hotels?
mahotera?
...restaurants?
marestorendi
...bars?
mabhawa
...sites to see?
nzvimbo dzinezvekuona
Can you show me on the map?
ndiratidzeiwo pamap
street
mugwagwa
Turn left.
torai ruboshwe
Turn right.
torai rudyi
left
boshwe
right
rudyi
straight ahead
kumberi
towards the _____
makananga ku
past the _____
pfura pa___
before the _____
musati masvika pa____
Watch for the _____.
tarisira pa___
intersection
panosangana migwagwa
north
chamhembe
south
maodza nyemba
east
mabudiro / mabvazuva
west
madokero
uphill
kwidza
downhill
dzika
Taxi[edit]
Taxi!
kombi / cab/ taxi
Take me to _____, please.
ndiendesei ku________
How much does it cost to get to _____?
imarii kusvika ku_____
Take me there, please.
ndiendeseiLodging[edit]Do you have any rooms available?
Mungaitewo imba yekurara?
How much is a room for one person/two people?
Marii kurara kwe (munhu mumwe/vanhu vaviri)?
Does the room come with...
Imba yekurara ine ......?
...bedsheets?
....machira/magudza/magumbeze?
...a bathroom?
...imba yekugezera?
...a telephone?
...runhare?
...a TV?
....dzimudzangara?
May I see the room first?
Ndokumbirawo kutanga ndaona imba yekurara?
Do you have anything quieter?
Mungaitewo imba yekurara isina ruzha here?
...bigger?
...yakati kureyi?
...cleaner?
...yakati chenei?
...cheaper?
( )
OK, I'll take it.
Ndipei zvangu.
I will stay for _____ night(s).
Ndichagara kwemazuva....
Can you suggest another hotel?
( )
Do you have a safe?
( )
...lockers?
( )
Is breakfast/supper included?
Masanganisira kudya here?
What time is breakfast/supper?
Mangwanani, tinodya nguvai?
Please clean my room.
Nditsvairireiwo mumba mandinorara
Can you wake me at _____?
Mungandimutse na_____? Ndinoda kumutswa na_____
I want to check out.
( )Money[edit]Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars?
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Do you accept British pounds?
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Do you accept Euros?
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Do you accept credit cards?
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Can you change money for me?
(mungandi chingirewo mari? )
Where can I get money changed?
(mari ino chingirwa kupi?)
Can you change a traveler's check for me?
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Where can I get a traveler's check changed?
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What is the exchange rate?
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Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)?
( )Eating[edit]A table for one person/two people, please.
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Can I look at the menu, please?
(Ndingaonewo menyu yenyu here? )
Can I look in the kitchen?
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Is there a house specialty?
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Is there a local specialty?
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I'm a vegetarian.
(Handidye nyama )
I don't eat pork.
(Handidye nyama yenguruve )
I don't eat beef.
(Handidye nyama yemombe )
I only eat kosher food.
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Can you make it "lite", please? (less oil/butter/lard)
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fixed-price meal
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a la carte
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breakfast
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lunch
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tea (meal)
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supper
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I want _____.
(Ndinoda____ )
I want a dish containing _____.
(Ndirikuda chikafu chine_____)
chicken
(nyama yehuku)
beef
(nyama yemombe)
fish
(hove)
ham
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sausage
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cheese
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eggs
(mazai )
salad
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(fresh) vegetables
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(fresh) fruit
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bread
(chingwa)
toast
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noodles
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rice
(mupunga )
beans
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May I have a glass of _____?
(Ndipeiwo girazi re______ )
May I have a cup of _____?
(Ndipeiwo komichi ye_____ )
May I have a bottle of _____?
(Ndipeiwo bhodhoro re_____ )
coffee
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tea (drink)
(svutugadzike )
juice
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(bubbly) water
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(still) water
(mvura )
beer
(doro )
red/white wine
(waini )
May I have some _____?
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salt
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black pepper
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butter
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Excuse me, waiter? (getting attention of server)
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I'm finished.
(Ndapedza )
It was delicious.
(Zvanga zvichinaka )
Please clear the plates.
(Ndinokumbirawo kuti mubvise ndiro )
The check, please.
( )Bars[edit]Do you serve alcohol?
(Munotengesa doro? )
Is there table service?
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A beer/two beers, please.
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A glass of red/white wine, please.
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A pint, please.
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A bottle, please.
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_____ (hard liquor) and _____ (mixer), please.
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whiskey
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vodka
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rum
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water
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club soda
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tonic water
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orange juice
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Coke (soda)
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Do you have any bar snacks?
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One more, please.
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Another round, please.
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When is closing time?
(Munovhara nguvai? )
Cheers!
( )Shopping[edit]Do you have this in my size?
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How much is this?
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That's too expensive.
(chino dhurisa )
Would you take _____?
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expensive
(dhura )
cheap
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I can't afford it.
(handina mari yacho )
I don't want it.
(handichide )
You're cheating me.
(muri kundirasisa )
I'm not interested.
(..)
OK, I'll take it.
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Can I have a bag?
(ndingawana bhegi here?)
Do you ship (overseas)?
(munotumira kunze kewnyika here?)
I need...
(ndinoda)
...toothpaste.
(mushonga wemazino )
...a toothbrush.
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...tampons.
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...soap.
(sipo)
...shampoo.
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...pain reliever. (e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen)
(mapiritsi emusoro)
...cold medicine.
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...stomach medicine.
... ( mushonga wemudumbu)
...a razor.
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...an umbrella.
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...sunblock lotion.
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...a postcard.
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...postage stamps.
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...batteries.
(mabhatiri )
...writing paper.
(bepa rekunyorera )
...a pen.
(bilo)
...English-language books.
(mabhuku echirungu)
...English-language magazines.
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...an English-language newspaper.
(pepanhau rechirungu )
...an English-English dictionary.
( )Driving[edit]I want to rent a car.
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Can I get insurance?
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stop (on a street sign)
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one way
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yield
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no parking
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speed limit
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gas (petrol) station
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petrol
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diesel
( )Authority[edit]I haven't done anything wrong.
Handina chandakanganisa
It was a misunderstanding.
kwanga kuri kusangonzwisisana chete
Where are you taking me?
muri kundi endesa kupi?
Am I under arrest?
ndasungwa here?
I am an American citizen.
Ndiri chizvarwa cheAmerica
I want to talk to the American embassy.
Ndinoda kutaura ne embassy yeAmerica
I want to talk to a lawyer.
Ndinoda kutaura nemumiriri
Can I just pay a fine now?
Ndinga chibhadhara zvangu muripo?