Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise
Hi Shona learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to express surprise in Shona. Expressing surprise is an important part of any language, and it can be used to show your reaction to something unexpected or exciting. Knowing how to express surprise in Shona will help you communicate more effectively with native speakers.
Words
| Shona | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ndiri kuda !! n-dee-ree koo-dah !! I'm surprised | ||
| Ndiri kutaura !! n-dee-ree koo-tah-oo-rah !! I'm speechless | ||
| Ndiri kuona !! n-dee-ree koo-oh-nah !! I'm amazed | ||
| Ndiri kufunga !! n-dee-ree koo-foo-ngah !! I'm shocked | ||
| Ndiri kuramba !! n-dee-ree koo-ram-bah !! I'm astonished |
Example Sentences
| Shona | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Ndiri kuda kuti uchida kuenda kuHarare! | I'm surprised that you want to go to Harare! |
| Ndiri kutaura kuti wakadzoka nhasi! | I'm speechless that they left today! |
| Ndiri kuona kuti wakaroora mazuva ose! | I'm amazed that they arrived so late! |
| Ndiri kufunga kuti wakatanga kutaura Shona! | I'm shocked that they started speaking Shona! |
| Ndiri kuramba kuti wakaroora muna 15 munhu! | I'm astonished that they arrived with 15 people! |
Quiz
Test your understanding of expressing surprise in Shona with the following quiz:
1. How do you say "I'm surprised" in Shona? A. Ndiri kuda B. Ndiri kutaura C. Ndiri kuona D. Ndiri kufunga
2. How do you say "I'm shocked" in Shona? A. Ndiri kuda B. Ndiri kutaura C. Ndiri kuona D. Ndiri kufunga
3. How do you say "I'm amazed" in Shona? A. Ndiri kuda B. Ndiri kutaura C. Ndiri kuona D. Ndiri kufunga
4. How do you say "I'm astonished" in Shona? A. Ndiri kuda B. Ndiri kutaura C. Ndiri kuona D. Ndiri kuramba
Answers: 1. A, 2. D, 3. C, 4. D
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