Hehe is a Bantu language spoken in Iringa region of Tanzania by the Hehe people.
If you're a beginner in learning Hehe, I've compiled frequently used words along with their English translations to make it easier for you to grasp the language. I hope you find this resource of value on your language-learning journey!
GREETINGS IN HEHE
ENGLISH |
HEHE |
Good morning |
Kamwene |
Good afternoon |
Weuri |
Good evening |
Weuri |
How are you? |
Ukwendelela ndauli? |
How are you today? |
Ukwendelela ndauli neng’ino? |
Have a good day |
Wesage unofu |
I am doing great |
Ngwenderela unofu |
I am fine |
Ndimnofu hela |
Have a good day |
Vela nasiku nofu |
See you soon |
Kwione pembele |
Hi/Hello |
Unogage |
LOVE WORDS IN HEHE
ENGLISH |
HEHE |
I love you. |
Ngukuwenda |
I miss you |
Ng’osise |
I love you so much |
Ngukuwenda hilo |
You are beautiful |
Umnofu |
I want to see you |
Twiwone |
I love you with all my heart |
Ngukuwenda kwa dhati |
I love you too |
Ngukuwenda pia |
I like you |
Ngukuwenda |
I need you |
Ngukuitaji |
You will miss me |
Ung’osa |
See you tomorrow |
Twiwona milau |
I want some space |
Mele mda |
You are mine |
Veve wivangu |
My love |
Mdala wangu |
I miss you so much, darling |
Ndikukosa mdala vangu |
You look beautiful |
Veve ulimnofu |
DIRECTIONS WORDS IN HEHE
ENGLISH |
HEHE |
Where are you? |
likwiyaga? |
Where did you go? |
Keuhele kwi? |
Where are you going? |
Uso kwi? |
Where do you live? |
Ukwikala kwiyaga? |
Where were you? |
Ke ulikwii? |
COMMON QUESTIONS IN HEHE WORDS
ENGLISH |
HEHE |
How much? |
Galinga? |
How are you feeling? |
Wiwa ndauli? |
How have you been? |
Uve ndauli? |
What is your name |
Ulitawa winani? |
What’s wrong? |
Uve ndauli? |
What are you cooking/ eating? |
Utelika kuki? |
How are you doing? |
Ukwendelela ndauli? |
What are you doing |
Wipiga kiki |
Are you okay dear? |
Unogage? |
When are you coming? |
Ukusa panili? |
How was your night? |
Ikilo chagolo chekindauli? |
What is wrong? |
Kiki che kitokea? |
How was your day? |
Uwe ndauli namunyi? |
How are you doing? |
Ukwendelera ndauli? |
What do you mean? |
Wimanisha kiki? |
Have you gone to church |
Uhele kukanisa? |
What is this? |
Hiki kiki? |
What's going on? |
Kikwendelela kiki? |
Are you listening? |
Wipulikisa? |
Have you heard? |
Upulika? |
Can I go home? |
Ndiwesa kubita kukaye? |
Can I ask something? |
Nguwuse lukani? |
What’s your phone number? |
inamba ya simu indauli? |
EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS IN HEHE
ENGLISH |
HEHE |
Thank you |
Asante/asanti/santé |
I am sorry |
Nyongise |
You are welcome |
Ngukukalibisha |
Me too |
Na inene |
God bless you |
Inguluvi ikutangage |
May God protect you |
Mungu akuvikage panofu |
She/he is happy |
Akakelie |
Please help me |
Ndisuko unange |
I don’t know |
Singuulewa |
I will come tomorrow |
Ngusa milau |
Come here |
Wuse ipa |
Feel at home |
Wisikiage ulipakae |
Be blessed |
Ubarikiwage |
I am coming soon |
Nzusa |
Leave me alone |
Ndeka |
It is okay |
Sawela |
Excuse me |
Nyengise |
I am going home |
Zogwe kukaye |
I don’t want |
Ndema |
Let me try |
Leke ngele |
Welcome home |
Karibu pakaye |
I reached home safely |
Ndafisile linefu pakaye |
God is good |
Nguluvi ingalusungu |
I don’t understand |
Singuelewa |
We are happy to see you |
Tukilie petu kuwene |
I am done |
Nzizile |
I am going to the shop |
Zongwe kwiduka |
Stop using your phone |
Watumila simu yako |
Rest in peace |
Supe unofu |
No problem |
Pagaya litatizo / lidati |
What next?
Keep going! Learning a language takes consistent practice, but it doesn't have to be difficult. A useful tip is to learn five Hehe words every day from the Hehe dictionary to improve your skills.
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