6 words found
Informal “What’s up?” / “How are you?”
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.
Mate / Bro
Mate / Bro / My friend. A friendly way to address a male peer, similar to “bro” or “mate.”
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.
Nonsense / Nothing
$100
Job / Career / Hustle