Casual and colloquial Shona expressions used in everyday speech, not typically taught in textbooks. Front: the Shona word or phrase. Back: English meaning.
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- Mudhara
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Old man, boss, or a friendly term for an older or respected man- Mhamha
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Informal, affectionate way to say "mom"- Shamwari yangu
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My buddy, my friend (casual)- Zvakanaka chaizvo
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Really good, awesome- Ndaneta
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I'm tired, I'm exhausted- Handei
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Let's go (casual)- Zvakadhakwa
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Slang for being drunk- Ndiri sharp
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I'm doing great, I'm fine (borrowed "sharp" used colloquially)- Zvinhu zvakaoma
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Things are tough, life is hard right now- Kutamba nezvinhu
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To mess around, to not take something seriously- Bhoyz
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Guys, mates (borrowed and adapted from "boys")- Ndiri kungofaya
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I'm just chilling, doing nothing much- Chero sei
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Whatever, however (dismissive)- Zvangu zvakanaka
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I'm good, my things are fine- Kuzvitutumadza
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To show off, to boast
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