chiShona phrases

How to say hello in chiShona

Hello in chiShona is “Hesi”. There are 3 ways to say it below, with when to use each.

Hesi

Every way to say hello in chiShona

Hesi

Hi (casual)

Source: UW-Madison LCTL Resources: Shona Greetings

Mhoro

Hello (to a friend)

Source: UW-Madison LCTL Resources: Shona Greetings

Mhoroi

Hello (respectful, or to several people)

Source: UW-Madison LCTL Resources: Shona Greetings

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How do you say hello in chiShona?

“Hesi” Other ways: “Mhoro” (Hello (to a friend)); “Mhoroi” (Hello (respectful, or to several people)).

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