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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