Shona Greetings 1 Quiz
A quiz that tests you on the Shona Greetings 1 Flashcards.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Translate: Mangwanani
- A.
Morning
- B.
Good morning
- C.
Afternoon
- D.
Good afternoon
Correct Answer(s)
A. Morning
B. Good morningExplanation
The given translation "Mangwanani" corresponds to the English phrases "Morning" and "Good morning". In some languages, there may be multiple ways to greet someone in the morning, such as a casual "Morning" or a more formal "Good morning". Therefore, both options are correct translations for "Mangwanani".Rate this question:
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- 2.
Translate: Tamuka mamukawo.
- A.
I passed the day well if you passed the day well.
- B.
I slept well if you slept well.
- C.
I woke well if you woke well.
- D.
Who the hell are you?
Correct Answer
C. I woke well if you woke well.Explanation
This answer is correct because it accurately translates the phrase "Tamuka mamukawo" into English as "I woke well if you woke well." The other options do not accurately translate the given phrase.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Translate: sei
- A.
How
- B.
Why
- C.
Where
- D.
When
Correct Answer
A. HowExplanation
The word "sei" in Italian translates to "how" in English. "How" is used to inquire about the manner or way in which something is done or the condition or state in which something exists. It is a question word that seeks information about the method, process, or means of doing something.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Translate: kumuka
- A.
To stand
- B.
To get up
- C.
To sleep
- D.
To wake
Correct Answer
D. To wakeExplanation
The correct answer is "to wake". The word "kumuka" translates to "to wake" in English.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Put this phrase in the present tense: Tamuka mamukawo.
- A.
Ndamuka wamukawo
- B.
Tinomuka munomukawo
- C.
Tinomuka mamukawo
- D.
Ndinomuke munomukawo
Correct Answer
B. Tinomuka munomukawoExplanation
The correct answer is "Tinomuka munomukawo". This phrase is in the present tense and it means "We are getting up with him/her".Rate this question:
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- 6.
What's the reply to this statement: Tamuka mamukawo.
- A.
Tamuka
- B.
Mamuka
- C.
Mamuka sei?
- D.
Tamuke
Correct Answer
A. TamukaExplanation
The given statement "Tamuka" is the correct reply to the question "Tamuka mamukawo." It directly matches the first option provided.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Put these in order: masikati, manheru, mangwanani
- A.
Masikati, mangwanani, manheru
- B.
Mangwanani, manheru, masikati
- C.
Manheru, mangwanani, masikati
- D.
Mangwanani, masikati, manheru
Correct Answer
D. Mangwanani, masikati, manheruExplanation
The correct order is "mangwanani, masikati, manheru." This is because "mangwanani" means "good morning" in Shona, a language spoken in Zimbabwe. "Masikati" means "afternoon" and "manheru" means "evening" in the same language. Therefore, the correct order is the typical greeting sequence used throughout the day, starting with "mangwanani" in the morning, followed by "masikati" in the afternoon, and ending with "manheru" in the evening.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Translate: kuswera
- A.
To spend the day
- B.
To waste the day
- C.
To pass the day
- D.
To rue the day
Correct Answer
C. To pass the dayExplanation
The word "kuswera" in the given context translates to "to pass the day" in English. This means to spend or go through the day without any particular significance or purpose. It suggests that the day is not wasted or regretted, but rather simply goes by without any notable events or achievements.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How do you pronounce "kuswera"?
- A.
Kuswera
- B.
Kuskwera
- C.
Either one
- D.
Neither one
Correct Answer
C. Either oneExplanation
The word "kuswera" can be pronounced in two different ways, "kuswera" or "kuskwera." Both pronunciations are considered correct, so either one can be used.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the next line in this greeting: Masikati.
- A.
Maswera sei?
- B.
Taswera sei?
- C.
Taswerawo.
- D.
Tasweraseiawo
Correct Answer
A. Maswera sei?Explanation
The next line in this greeting is "Maswera sei?" This is because the previous line "Masikati" is a greeting that means "Good afternoon" in Shona, a language spoken in Zimbabwe. "Maswera sei?" is a common follow-up question that means "How are you?" in English.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What does "hedu" mean?
- A.
Me too
- B.
Also
- C.
Right on!
- D.
Goodbye
Correct Answer
B. AlsoExplanation
The word "hedu" is not a recognized term in the English language. However, among the given options, "also" is the closest in meaning to "hedu." "Also" is used to indicate that something is in addition to what has already been mentioned or done. Therefore, "also" can be considered as the closest approximation or interpretation of the meaning of "hedu" in this context.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What time of day is it if someone asks you this question: maswera sei?
- A.
Morning
- B.
Afternoon
- C.
Evening
- D.
Morning or afternoon
- E.
Afternoon or evening
Correct Answer
E. Afternoon or eveningExplanation
The question "maswera sei?" is in Shona, a language spoken in Zimbabwe, and it translates to "how is your afternoon/evening?". Therefore, if someone asks you this question, it is safe to assume that it is either afternoon or evening.Rate this question:
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