Saying "Good Morning" in Shona

Saying "Good Morning" in Shona

The most common way to say "Good morning" in Shona is "Mangwanani." It's a friendly, all-purpose greeting for family, friends, and casual encounters. A typical response to "Mangwanani" is simply "Mangwanani"

Example sentences with translations:​

  • Mangwanani, amai! (Good morning, Mother!)
  • Mangwanani! Uri sei? (Good morning! How are you?)
  • Mangwanani, VaMutasa. Ndafara kukuonai. (Good morning, Mr. Mutasa. I'm happy to see you.)
  • Mangwanani. Uve nezuva rakanaka! (Good morning. Have a good day!)
  • Mangwanani. Ndinoda kukumbira rubatsiro. (Good morning. I would like to ask for help.)
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