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If you’re planning a trip to Kenya or are trying to learn Taita, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings. | 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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Revision as of 23:41, 10 December 2022
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! 🤗
Greetings
English | Taita |
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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 |
Who are you? (sing.) | Ko ani? |
Who are you? (pl.) | Mo 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/