Shona

The Shona word for dog is imbwá. The term refers to the animal known as a dog.

mangwanani, mudiwa wangu is the Shona way to say good morning, my love.

The Shona phrase for ‘good afternoon’ is Masikati. Masikati is used as a greeting during the period of the day after midday and before evening.

The English word “god” is translated into Shona as Mwari. The term is used to refer to a deity.

The Shona word for baby is mucheche. The term mucheche refers to a very young human being.

khisimusi yakanaka is the Shona way to say merry christmas. khisimusi yakanaka is used as a greeting or a well-wish during the Christmas season.

The Shona word for grandma is ambuya. This word is used to refer to a grandmother.

The English word “love” is translated into Shona as rudo. rudo is used to express the noun form of strong affection.

The English phrase “good night, my love” is translated into Shona as urare zvakanaka, mudiwa wangu.

The English phrase ‘sorry’ is expressed in Shona as Ndineurombo. Ndineurombo is used to express sincere regret or to apologize for a mistake or misfortune.