chiShona phrases
How to say thank you in chiShona
Thank you in chiShona is “Mazvita”. There are 5 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Mazvita
Every way to say thank you in chiShona
Mazvita
Thank you
Also written Mazviita.
Source: Hazel Carter, Shona Language Course, Book I, Lesson 1
Ndatenda
Thank you
Source: UW-Madison LCTL Resources: Shona Greetings
Maita basa
Thank you (for something done)
Source: UW-Madison LCTL Resources: Shona Greetings
Waita hako
Thank you (to a friend)
Source: UW-Madison LCTL Resources: Shona Greetings
Maita basa, ndaguta
Thank you, I'm full
Leaving a little food on the plate shows you have eaten enough.
Source: UW-Madison LCTL Resources: Shona Cuisine
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How do you say thank you in chiShona?
“Mazvita”. Also written Mazviita. Other ways: “Ndatenda” (Thank you); “Maita basa” (Thank you (for something done)); “Waita hako” (Thank you (to a friend)).
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