Language/Taita/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings
Hi Taita learners! đ
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 youâre 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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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 |
Sources
- https://ke.opera.news/ke/en/business/dde6a8dad40db93807a7a807ebcfc871
- http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/
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