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

🤗 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
morning greeting	Kwawuka maana
afternoon and evening greeting	Kwasinda maana
nighttime greeting	Lala maana
how are you?	Habari yako?
Hello father	mana aba/apa
Hello mother	mana mao
Good morning	kwalale mana
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/

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