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!'''Taita''' | !'''Taita''' | ||
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|general greeting (Hello) | |general greeting (Hello) | ||
|Maana | |Maana | ||
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|general greeting (Hi) | |general greeting (Hi) | ||
|Sere | |Sere | ||
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|general greeting | |general greeting | ||
|Davuka | |Davuka | ||
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|reply to Davuka | |reply to Davuka | ||
|Navuka | |Navuka | ||
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|Hello father | |Hello father | ||
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|kwalale mana | |kwalale mana | ||
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|afternoon and evening greeting | |afternoon and evening greeting | ||
|Kwasinda maana | |Kwasinda maana | ||
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|nighttime greeting | |nighttime greeting | ||
|Lala maana | |Lala maana | ||
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|how are you? | |how are you? | ||
|Habari yako? | |Habari yako? | ||
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|How was your day | |How was your day | ||
|kwasinda wada? | |kwasinda wada? | ||
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|Bye | |Bye | ||
|enda mana | |enda mana | ||
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Revision as of 22:31, 1 December 2022
🤗 Taita Greetings for Everyday Life
Hi Taita learners! 😃
Taita is a Bantu language spoken in the Taita Hills of Kenya.
Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.
If you’re planning a trip to Kenya or are trying to learn Taita, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
Let’s get started! 🤗
Greetings
| English | Taita |
|---|---|
| general greeting (Hello) | Maana |
| general greeting (Hi) | Sere |
| general greeting | Davuka |
| reply to Davuka | Navuka |
| Hello father | mana aba/apa |
| Hello mother | mana mao |
| Good morning | Kwawuka maana |
| Good morning | kwalale mana |
| afternoon and evening greeting | Kwasinda maana |
| nighttime greeting | Lala maana |
| how are you? | Habari yako? |
| How was your day | kwasinda wada? |
| Sleep well | lala nicha |
| Bye | enda mana |
Sources
- https://ke.opera.news/ke/en/business/dde6a8dad40db93807a7a807ebcfc871
- http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/