chiShona phrases

How to say how are you in chiShona

How are you in chiShona is “Makadii?”. There are 2 ways to say it below, with when to use each.

Makadii?

Every way to say how are you in chiShona

Makadii?

How are you? (respectful)

Use with elders and strangers.

Source: UW-Madison LCTL Resources: Shona Greetings

Wakadii?

How are you? (to a friend)

Source: UW-Madison LCTL Resources: Shona Greetings

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How do you say how are you in chiShona?

“Makadii?”. Use with elders and strangers. Other ways: “Wakadii?” (How are you? (to a friend)).

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