Language/Taita/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings

2023-12-17T22:09:41Z

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Hi Taita learners! 😃

Taita is a Bantu language spoken in the Taita Hills of Kenya.

Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.

If you’re planning a trip to Kenya or are trying to learn Taita, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.

Let’s get started! 🤗
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<span link>PS: Finish this lesson and explore this page:</span> [[Language/Taita/Vocabulary/Count-from-1-to-10|Count from 1 to 10]].

==Greetings==

These phrases give a basic introduction to the language, but keep in mind that the Taita language, like many others, has nuances and variations that may not be captured in a simple list. Additionally, Swahili is widely spoken in Kenya and often influences or is integrated with other local languages, including Taita.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
!'''English'''
!'''Taita'''
!'''Influenced by Swahili'''
|-
|general greeting (Hello)
|Maana
|
|-
|general greeting (Hi)
|Sere
|
|-
|general greeting
|Davuka
|
|-
|Reply to Davuka
|Navuka
|
|-
|Hello father
|mana aba/apa
|
|-
|Hello mother
|mana mao
|
|-
|Good morning
|Kwawuka mana
|
|-
|Good morning
|kwalale mana
|
|-
|Afternoon and evening greeting
|Kwasinda mana
|
|-
|Nighttime greeting
|Lala maana
|
|-
|How are you?
|Koko mana?
|
|-
|How was your day?
|kwasinda wada?
|
|-
|Sleep well
|Kulale mana
|
|-
|Bye
|enda mana
|
|-
|Who are you? (sing.)
|Oho ni ani?
|
|-
|Who are you? (pl.)
|Oho ni ani?
|
|-
|Who is he?
|Nani (uo)?
|
|-
|Where are you going?
|Kwawaenda hao?
|
|-
|Where are you?
|Koko hao?
|
|-
|Where is it?
|Cheko hao?
|
|-
|Thank you
|Asante
|Yes
|-
|Yes
|Ee
|Yes
|-
|No
|Hapana
|Yes
|-
|Please
|Tafadhali
|Yes
|-
|Goodbye
|Enda mana
|
|}

==Dialogue in Taita==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!'''Person A'''
!'''Person B'''
|-
|Maana! (Hello!)
|Maana! Koko mana? (Hello! How are you?)
|-
|Navuka. Kwawuka mana?
|Navuka. Kulale mana! (Good, sleep well!)
|}

==Quiz: Understanding Taita==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!'''Question'''
!'''Options'''
!'''Answer'''
|-
|What does "Maana" mean?
|a) Goodbye
b) Thank you
c) Hello
d) How are you?
|c) Hello
|-
|How do you respond to "Koko mana?"
|a) Kulale mana
b) Navuka
c) Maana
d) Kwawuka mana
|b) Navuka
|-
|What is the phrase for "sleep well" in Taita?
|a) Kulale mana
b) Maana
c) Koko mana
d) Kwawuka mana
|a) Kulale mana
|}

==Sources==
* https://ke.opera.news/ke/en/business/dde6a8dad40db93807a7a807ebcfc871
* http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/

==Free Taita Lessons==
*'''[[Language/Taita/Grammar|Grammar Lessons]]'''

*'''[[Language/Taita/Vocabulary|Vocabulary Lessons]]'''

*'''[[Language/Taita/Pronunciation|Pronunciation Lessons]]'''

*'''[[Language/Taita/Culture|Culture Lessons]]'''
==Language Exchange==
*'''[https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=6596 Find members TEACHING Taita]'''
*'''[https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&dem1=6596 Find members LEARNING Taita]'''
==Forum==
*'''[https://polyglotclub.com/language/taita/forum SHARE ideas about Taita]'''
*'''[https://polyglotclub.com/language/taita/question Ask a QUESTION about Taita]'''
==Tools==
*'''[https://polyglotclub.com/language/taita/note Have your text CORRECTED in Taita]'''
*'''[https://polyglotclub.com/language/taita/video VIDEOS to learn Taita]'''
==Marketplace==
*'''[https://polyglotclub.com/services/search-jobs/?pg_offre=6596 Buy or Sell SERVICES related to Taita]'''

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[[Category:Taita/Beginner]]

[[Category:Greetings]]

[[Category:Say-Hello]]

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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Taita/Vocabulary/Count-from-1-to-10|Count from 1 to 10]]
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Language/English/Vocabulary/Bedroom

2023-12-17T22:04:17Z

KaelinlovesSKZ: Created page with "Hi! This article is going to have vocab words for things commonly found in the bedroom. # Bed. Ex: I sleep on my bed. # Closet Ex: There are clothes in my closet. # Desk Ex: My desk is covered in books. # Window Ex: The window is very large. # Door Ex: You shouldn't leave the door open. # Carpet Ex: The carpet is very soft."

Hi! This article is going to have vocab words for things commonly found in the bedroom.

# Bed. Ex: I sleep on my bed.
# Closet Ex: There are clothes in my closet.
# Desk Ex: My desk is covered in books.
# Window Ex: The window is very large.
# Door Ex: You shouldn't leave the door open.
# Carpet Ex: The carpet is very soft.

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