Language/Taita/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings

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.

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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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