Looking for practical Hebrew (עברית) to Shona phrases? This free guide lists 100 essential sentences for travel, study, work, and everyday conversation. Each line shows the Hebrew phrase first, then the Shona translation (Shona) — so you can scan quickly before a trip, class, or video call.
The phrases are grouped into eight topics: greetings and pleasantries, useful phrases for travellers, everyday conversation, directions and getting around, shopping and dining, emergencies and health, work and business, and time, days and numbers. Use the table of contents to jump straight to greetings, directions, dining, emergencies, or numbers. You do not need perfect grammar to start — short, clear sentences often work better than silence when you are learning Shona.
Tip: when a Shona phrase looks unfamiliar, compare it with the Hebrew wording — noticing word order differences helps you understand grammar naturally.
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Greetings and pleasantries
Hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and polite introductions for meeting new people.
שלום
Mhoro(Shalom)
תודה
Ndatenda(Toda)
בוקר טוב
Mangwanani akanaka(Boker Tov)
אחר צהריים טובים
Masikati akanaka(Achar Tzohorayim Tovim)
ערב טוב
Manheru akanaka(Erev Tov)
לילה טוב
Usiku hwakanaka(Laila Tov)
נתראה מאוחר יותר
Tichasangana gare gare(Nitra'eh Me'uchar Yoter)
להתראות
Sara zvakanaka(Lehit'raot)
מה השם שלך?
Zita rako ndiani?(Ma Hashem Shelcha?)
שמי ג'ון
Zita rangu ndiri John(Shmi John)
מה שלומך?
Uri sei?(Ma Shlomcha?)
נעים להכיר אותך
Ndinofara kukuziva(Naim Lehakir Otcha)
Useful phrases for travellers
Airport, hotel, tickets, and transport phrases for getting around on a trip.
אתה מדבר אנגלית?
Unotaura Chirungu here?(unotaura chirungu here)
אני לא מדבר הינדית טוב
Handitauri Hindi zvakanaka(handitauri hindi zvakanaka)