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|Good morning | |Good morning | ||
|Kwawuka | |Kwawuka mana | ||
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|Good morning | |Good morning | ||
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|afternoon and evening greeting | |afternoon and evening greeting | ||
|Kwasinda | |Kwasinda mana | ||
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|Sleep well | |Sleep well | ||
| | |Kulale mana | ||
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|Bye | |Bye | ||
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|Who are you? (sing.) | |Who are you? (sing.) | ||
| | |Oho ni ani? | ||
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|Who are you? (pl.) | |Who are you? (pl.) | ||
| | |Oho ni ani? | ||
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|Who is he? | |Who is he? | ||
Revision as of 21:24, 9 July 2023
Greetings & Common Phrases in Taita Language
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! 🤗
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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 mana |
| Good morning | kwalale mana |
| afternoon and evening greeting | Kwasinda mana |
| nighttime greeting | Lala maana |
| how are you? | Koko mana? |
| How was your day | kwasinda wada? |
| Sleep well | Kulale mana |
| Bye | enda mana |
| Who are you? (sing.) | Oho ni ani? |
| Who are you? (pl.) | Oho ni ani? |
| Who is he? | Nani (uo)? |
| Where are you going? | Kwawaenda hao? |
| Where are you? | Koko hao? |
| Where is it? | Cheko hao? |
Sources
- https://ke.opera.news/ke/en/business/dde6a8dad40db93807a7a807ebcfc871
- http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/
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