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How English and Ndau compare

Shared writing system

English and Ndau are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

English belongs to the Indo-European family while Ndau belongs to the Niger-Congo family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Matching sentence structure

Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.

Speakers

English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers. Ndau: Approximately 1.4 million speakers.

Common English phrases in Ndau

Everyday phrases translated from English to Ndau — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Hello
Kwazuwai
Good morning
Mangwanani akanaka .
Good afternoon
Masikati akanaka
Good evening
Madekoni akanaka .
Good night
Usiku hwakanaka .
Goodbye
Kuenda zvakanaka .
See you later
Tichaonana pamberi
See you tomorrow
Tichaonana mangwani .
Welcome
Tinoashirika
How are you?
Mwakaita sei?
I am fine, thank you
Ndiripo zvakanaka, ndinotenda
Have a good day
Muve nezuwa rakanaka .

Courtesy

Please
Ndapota .
Thank you
Tinobonga maningi
Thank you very much
Tinotenda zvikuru kwazvo .
You are welcome
Munoashirika zvakanaka .
Yes
Eya
No
Haiwa .
Excuse me
Rusesawo
I am sorry
Ndinokumbira ruregerero .
No problem
Hapana chinetso .
Of course
Ehe saizvozvo .
Congratulations
Makorokoto
Good luck
Rombo rakanaka .

Introductions

What is your name?
Zina rako ndiyani?
Nice to meet you
Ndadakara kukuziya
Where are you from?
Iwewe unobva ngekupi?
How old are you?
Una makore mangana?
I am a student
Ndiri mudzidzi .
I am here on holiday
Ndiri pano pazororo .
I am here for work
Ndave pano nekuda kwebasa .
This is my friend
Ndiye shamwari yangu uyu .

Numbers

One
Umwe .
Two
Zviiri .
Three
Vatatu .
Four
Zvirongomuna
Five
Zvishanu
Six
Zvitanhatu
Seven
Zvinomwe .
Eight
Vasere .
Nine
Mapfumbamwe
Ten
Gumi .
One hundred
Zana rimwe .
One thousand
Chiuru chimwe .

Time and dates

Today
Nhasi .
Tomorrow
Mangwana .
Yesterday
Zuro .
Now
Zvino .
Later
Gare gare .
What time is it?
Nguwa dziripi?
In the morning
Mangwanani .
In the evening
Muusiku .
Monday
Muvhuro .
Friday
Chishanu .
Next week
Vhiki rinoteera .
One hour
Awa imwe chete .

Directions and travel

Where is the bathroom?
Chimbuzi chiri kupi?
Where is the train station?
Chiteshi chechitima chiri kupi?
Where is the airport?
Nhandare ye ndege iri pari?
How do I get there?
Ndinozogumayo ngenjira ino?
Turn left
Tendeuka kuruboshwe
Turn right
Tendeuka kurudyi
Go straight ahead
Enda zvakananga mberi .
It is near
Rinenge riri pedyo .
It is far
Ndiro kure .
I am lost
Ndakarashika .
I need a taxi
Ndinoda tekisi .
Where can I buy a ticket?
Ndingatengera kupi tiketi?
How much is the ticket?
Tikiti rinodhura zvakadini?
Is it safe to walk?
Zvakachengeteka ere kuhamba?

Food and restaurants

I am hungry
Ndine nzara .
I am thirsty
Ndine nyota .
Water, please
Mvura, ndapota
A table for two, please
Tafura yevaviri, ndapota
The menu, please
Menyu, ndapota
What do you recommend?
Iwewe unokurudzira chiinyi?
I would like this
Ndinoda izvi .
It is delicious
Inonaka yaamho .
The bill, please
Bhiri, ndapota
I do not eat meat
Andidye nyama .
I have a food allergy
Ndine chirwere chekudya .
Coffee
Kofi
Tea
Tea
Bread
Chingwa .

Shopping and money

How much does this cost?
Izvi zvinodhura zvakadini?
It is too expensive
Inodhura maningi .
Do you accept credit cards?
Munoashira makadhi o mare here?
I am just looking
Ndirikungotarisa .
I will take it
Ndinozozvitora .
Open
Vhura
Closed
Yakavharwa
Entrance
Kupinda .
Exit
Buda
Where is the market?
Musika uri kupi?

Emergency and health

Help
Dzidza
Call a doctor
Fonera chiremba .
Call the police
Fonera mapurisa .
I need help
Ndinoda rubatsiro
I am sick
Ndiri kurwara .
Where is the hospital?
Chipatara chiri kupi?
Where is the pharmacy?
Mushonga uri kupi?
It hurts here
Zvinorwadza apa .
I need a doctor
Ndinoda chiremba .
Is there a hospital nearby?
Pane chipatara chiri pedyo here?

Getting help with language

Do you speak English?
Unobhuya chirungu ere?
I do not understand
Handizvinzwisisi .
I understand
Ndinozwisisa .
Please speak slowly
Ndapota reketa zvishomani .
Please repeat that
Ndapota dzokororai kuti .
Please write it down
Ndapota zvinyore pasi .
What does this mean?
Izvi zvinorevenyi?
How do you say this?
Munozvironza kudini izvi?
I am learning
Ndiri kudzidza .
I speak a little
Ndinobhuya mbichana .
Can you help me?
Unokona kundidetsera ere?
I do not know
Andizvizivi

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About Ndau Language

Geographical Distribution

Spoken in southeastern Zimbabwe and central Mozambique.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin script.

Vowels

aeiou

Consonants

bchdfghjklmnprstvwyz

Phonetics

Non-tonal; features a range of consonant sounds including some clicks.

Grammar and Syntax

Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order; employs a noun-class system characteristic of Bantu languages.

Loanwords

Includes borrowings from Portuguese and neighboring Bantu languages.

Language Family

Niger-Congo family, Bantu branch, Shona group.

Writing Systems

Latin script.

Writing System History

Standardized in the 20th century alongside other Shona dialects.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.4 million speakers.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

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