Words starting with W

The 21st-century Shona “sup?” that replaces "wakadii hako" with maximum brevity and zero vowels wasted. Promax-tip: Answer “wadii?” with anything from “bho-o” to a five-minute rant; the word asks zero follow-ups unless you choose drama.

Etiquette notes

Age & respect: Usually used with someone your own age or younger. Dropping “wangu” to an elder can sound cheeky or disrespectful.

Gender: Most often aimed at men; calling a woman “wangu” is uncommon unless you know each other well and she’s cool with it.