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==Greetings==
==Greetings==
These phrases give a basic introduction to the language, but keep in mind that the Taita language, like many others, has nuances and variations that may not be captured in a simple list. Additionally, Swahili is widely spoken in Kenya and often influences or is integrated with other local languages, including Taita.


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!'''English'''
!'''English'''
!'''Taita'''
!'''Taita'''
!'''Influenced by Swahili'''
|-
|-
|general greeting (Hello)
|general greeting (Hello)
|Maana
|Maana
|
|-
|-
|general greeting (Hi)
|general greeting (Hi)
|Sere
|Sere
|
|-
|-
|general greeting
|general greeting
|Davuka
|Davuka
|
|-
|-
|reply to Davuka
|reply to Davuka
|Navuka
|Navuka
|
|-
|-
|Hello father
|Hello father
|mana aba/apa
|mana aba/apa
|
|-
|-
|Hello mother
|Hello mother
|mana mao
|mana mao
|
|-
|-
|Good morning
|Good morning
|Kwawuka mana
|Kwawuka mana
|
|-
|-
|Good morning
|Good morning
|kwalale mana
|kwalale mana
|
|-
|-
|afternoon and evening greeting
|afternoon and evening greeting
|Kwasinda mana
|Kwasinda mana
|
|-
|-
|nighttime greeting
|nighttime greeting
|Lala maana
|Lala maana
|
|-
|-
|how are you?
|how are you?
|Koko mana?
|Koko mana?
|
|-
|-
|How was your day
|How was your day
|kwasinda wada?
|kwasinda wada?
|
|-
|-
|Sleep well
|Sleep well
|Kulale mana
|Kulale mana
|
|-
|-
|Bye
|Bye
|enda mana
|enda mana
|
|-
|-
|Who are you? (sing.)  
|Who are you? (sing.)  
|Oho ni ani?  
|Oho ni ani?  
|
|-
|-
|Who are you? (pl.)
|Who are you? (pl.)
|Oho ni ani?  
|Oho ni ani?  
|
|-
|-
|Who is he?
|Who is he?
|Nani (uo)?  
|Nani (uo)?  
|
|-
|-
|Where are you going?
|Where are you going?
|Kwawaenda hao?  
|Kwawaenda hao?  
|
|-
|-
|Where are you?
|Where are you?
|Koko hao?  
|Koko hao?  
|
|-
|-
|Where is it?
|Where is it?
|Cheko hao?  
|Cheko hao?
|
|-
|Thank you
|Asante
|Yes
|-
|Yes
|Ee
|Yes
|-
|No
|Hapana
|Yes
|-
|Please
|Tafadhali
|Yes
|-
|Goodbye
|Enda mana
|
|}
|}


Revision as of 22:36, 11 November 2023

Greetings & Common Phrases in Taita Language
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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! 🤗

PS: Finish this lesson and explore this page: Count from 1 to 10.

Greetings

These phrases give a basic introduction to the language, but keep in mind that the Taita language, like many others, has nuances and variations that may not be captured in a simple list. Additionally, Swahili is widely spoken in Kenya and often influences or is integrated with other local languages, including Taita.

English Taita Influenced by Swahili
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?
Thank you Asante Yes
Yes Ee Yes
No Hapana Yes
Please Tafadhali Yes
Goodbye Enda mana

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