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Shona and English 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.
Shona belongs to the Niger-Congo family while English belongs to the Indo-European 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.
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.
Shona: Approximately 14.2 million speakers worldwide, with about 13.1 million in Zimbabwe. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Shona to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| Mhoro | Hello |
| Mangwanani akanaka | Good morning |
| Masikati akanaka | Good afternoon |
| Manheru akanaka | Good evening |
| Husiku hwakanaka | Good night |
| Mofamba zvakanaka | Goodbye |
| Tozoonana | See you later |
| Tosangana mangwana | See you tomorrow |
| Welcome | Welcome |
| Makadii henyu? | How are you? |
| Ndaswera ndatenda | I am fine, thank you |
| Muve nezuva rakanaka | Have a good day |
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| Ndapota | Please |
| Ndatenda | Thank you |
| Ndinokutendai zvikuru | Thank you very much |
| Unogamuchirwa | You are welcome |
| Hongu | Yes |
| Kwete | No |
| Pamusoroi | Excuse me |
| Ndine urombo | I am sorry |
| Hapana dambudziko | No problem |
| Chokwadi | Of course |
| Makorokoto | Congratulations |
| Rombo rakanaka | Good luck |
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| Zita rako ndiani? | What is your name? |
| Ndafara kukuzivai | Nice to meet you |
| Unobva kupi? | Where are you from? |
| Une makore mangani? | How old are you? |
| Ndiri mudzidzi | I am a student |
| Ndiri pano pazororo | I am here on holiday |
| Ndiri kuno kubasa | I am here for work |
| Iyi ishamwari yangu | This is my friend |
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| Imwe | One |
| Vaviri | Two |
| Vatatu | Three |
| Four | Four |
| Shanu | Five |
| Nhanhatu | Six |
| Nomwe | Seven |
| Eight | Eight |
| Nine | Nine |
| Gumi | Ten |
| Zana | One hundred |
| Chiuru chimwe | One thousand |
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| Nhasi | Today |
| Mangwana | Tomorrow |
| Nezuro | Yesterday |
| Zvino | Now |
| Gare gare | Later |
| Inguvai? | What time is it? |
| Mangwanani | In the morning |
| Manheru | In the evening |
| Muvhuro | Monday |
| Chishanu | Friday |
| Svondo rinouya | Next week |
| Awa imwe | One hour |
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| Ko imba yekugezera iripi? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Chiteshi chechitima chiripi? | Where is the train station? |
| Ndeipi airport? | Where is the airport? |
| Ndosvika seiko? | How do I get there? |
| Enda kuruboshwe | Turn left |
| Enda kurudyi | Turn right |
| Enda mberi | Go straight ahead |
| Yava pedyo | It is near |
| Zviri kure | It is far |
| Ndarasika | I am lost |
| Ndinoda tekisi | I need a taxi |
| Ndingatenga tikiti kupi? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Imarii tikiti? | How much is the ticket? |
| Kwakachengeteka here kufamba? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| Ndine nzara | I am hungry |
| Ndine nyota | I am thirsty |
| Mvura, ndapota | Water, please |
| Tafura yevaviri ndapota | A table for two, please |
| Menyu, ndapota | The menu, please |
| Chii chaunorumbidza? | What do you recommend? |
| Ndinoda izvi | I would like this |
| Zvinonaka | It is delicious |
| Bhiri, ndapota | The bill, please |
| Handidyi nyama | I do not eat meat |
| Ndine allergy yechikafu | I have a food allergy |
| Kofi | Coffee |
| Tea | Tea |
| Chingwa | Bread |
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| Izvi zvinoda marii? | How much does this cost? |
| Inodhura zvakanyanya | It is too expensive |
| Unogamuchira makadhi echikwereti here? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Ndiri kungotarisa | I am just looking |
| Ndichaitora | I will take it |
| Vhura | Open |
| Yakavharwa | Closed |
| Entrance | Entrance |
| Exit | Exit |
| Musika uripi? | Where is the market? |
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| Help | Help |
| Dana chiremba | Call a doctor |
| Dana mapurisa | Call the police |
| Ndinoda rubatsiro | I need help |
| Ndiri kurwara | I am sick |
| Chipatara chiripi? | Where is the hospital? |
| Pharmacy iripi? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Zvinorwadza apa | It hurts here |
| Ndinoda chiremba | I need a doctor |
| Pane chipatara padhuze here? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| Unotaura chirungu here? | Do you speak English? |
| Handinzwisise | I do not understand |
| Ndinonzwisisa | I understand |
| Ndapota taura zvishoma nezvishoma | Please speak slowly |
| Ndapota dzokorora izvozvo | Please repeat that |
| Ndapota nyora pasi | Please write it down |
| Izvi zvinorevei? | What does this mean? |
| Unozvitaura sei izvi? | How do you say this? |
| Ndiri kudzidza | I am learning |
| Ndinotaura zvishoma | I speak a little |
| Mungandibatsirewo here? | Can you help me? |
| Handizive | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
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.
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
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.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Primarily spoken in Zimbabwe and parts of Mozambique, with communities in Botswana, Zambia, and Shona diaspora worldwide.
Uses Latin alphabet with 23 letters: A, B, CH, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, SV, T, U, V, W, Y, Z, ZH, ZV
Features 5 vowel phonemes, distinctive whistled sibilants (sv, zv), and high-low tone system affecting grammatical and lexical meaning.
Subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Complex noun class system with 21 classes and extensive concordial agreement.
Contains loanwords from English, Afrikaans, and other Bantu languages due to colonial history and regional contact.
Part of the Niger-Congo family, specifically the Bantu subfamily, closely related to other southeastern Bantu languages.
Uses Latin script with digraphs for complex consonant sounds.
Written system developed by missionaries in late 19th century, orthography standardized for educational and official use.
Approximately 14.2 million speakers worldwide, with about 13.1 million in Zimbabwe.
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