Kiha also known as Ha, Giha or Igiha is a Bantu language spoken by the Ha people of the Kigoma Region of Tanzania.
New to learning Kiha? I've got you covered! Here's a handy list of commonly used words with their English translations. It'll make mastering the language a breeze. Happy learning!
GREETINGS IN KIHA
ENGLISH |
KIHA |
Good morning |
Mwakeye |
Good afternoon |
Mwidiwe |
How are you? |
Walaye? |
How are you today? |
Ulidiwe ja? |
Good evening |
Mwidiwe |
I am fine |
Emugabho nahejo |
I am doing great |
Naendelea neza |
Hi/Hello |
Emugabho walae |
Nice to meet you |
Emugabho ndashimye ukubhonana na wewe |
See you later |
Emugabho tuonane ejo |
How’s your family? |
Emughabho wewe ne bhandugu bhawe mwalaye? |
How was your night |
Emugabho wavyusu muhologa? |
I am doing well |
Nsendeles neza |
LOVE WORDS IN KIHA
ENGLISH |
KIHA |
I love you |
Ndakushimye/ndakukunda |
I miss you |
Hindakubhona isiku nyishi/ndagukena |
Good night my love |
Emughabho ni jole giza mchumba wanje |
I love you so much |
Ndagukunda chane |
You are beautiful |
Wewe urareleye |
I want to see you |
Ngomba ndakubhone |
You will miss me |
Ulankena |
I love you, my friend |
Ndagakunda mugenzi wanshe |
I need you |
Ndagughomba |
See you tomorrow |
Washe |
Goodbye, my love |
Ehengaho msheli |
I will marry you |
Ndakwimwa |
I love you, my wife |
Ndagu shima mugole wanshe |
I love you, my husband |
Ndagushima mugabho washe |
Good night my love |
Ijolo ndyiza mugenzi wanshe |
I always think of you my love |
Ndose akanya ndagusalila mugole wanshe |
Your mine |
Wewe uliwuwanshe |
DIRECTIONS IN IHA
ENGLISH |
KIHA |
Where are you? |
Ulihehe? |
Where did you go? |
Walugiye hehe? |
Where do you live? |
Wichala hehe? |
Come here |
Ingo aha |
Where were you? |
Waze hehe? |
COMMON QUESTIONS IN CONVERSATIONS IN KIHA
ENGLISH |
KIHA |
Can I go home? |
Ndogenda muhila? |
Can I ask something? |
Ndokubhuza? |
What’s your phone number? |
Inamba yawe ye simu ni yahe? |
Can I help you? |
Ndakufa sheiki? |
How old are you? |
Uli ni miaka yingehe? |
Where do you work? |
Ukole likazi hehe? |
Where do you live? |
Wichala hehe? |
What time are you coming? |
Uza isangapi? |
When are you coming? |
Uzadyali? |
What do you say? |
ugambikiga? |
Where is the market? |
Kwisoko ni hehe? |
Can you tell me? |
Ndo kubhaza? |
Are you married? |
uzawakwimuwe? |
What is this? |
Iki ni giki? |
What do you mean? |
Haumanisha iki? |
What is your name? |
Witwa nde? |
What are you doing? |
Haugilante? |
Are you okay dear? |
Ulakomeye? |
How is your family? |
Mwendelea nte? |
EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS IN KIHA
ENGLISH |
KIHA |
Happy birthday |
Heri ya kuzaliwa |
Thank you |
ulakoze |
I am sorry |
Nsameha |
You are welcome |
Ulasasiwe |
Me too |
Najewe kandi |
God bless you |
Imana igufuhushe |
I will come tomorrow |
Ndaza ejo |
I don’t know |
Ntimenya |
I don’t understand |
Sindelewa |
Leave me alone |
ndeka |
It is okay |
Ni sawa |
I am going home |
Hangenda umuhila |
May God protect you |
Imana igufashe |
She is happy |
Alashimye |
I am done |
Ndaweje |
Leave me alone |
Ndeka |
I am going home |
Ndagiye imuhila |
I don’t want |
highomba |
Let me try |
Emoghabho nondeke |
I really appreciate it |
Ndashimye |
No problem |
Emughabho ndatatizo |
I am very tired |
E ndalushe |
I have agreed |
ndemeye |
I am married |
ndimuwe |
Let’s go for a walk |
Tugende kuzegera |
Let me try |
Leka ngeze |
Welcome at home |
Tulashashe imuhila |
I have it |
ndinayo |
I don’t have money |
Ntahela mbanye |
Stop using your phone |
Leka ughutumia simu yako |
I am going to the shop |
Hanged kwiduka |
Happy new year |
Zuu mwaka ushasha |
Bad manners |
Inenge yibhi |
I need a favour, please |
Ndasavye ofashe |
Great to see you again |
Ndashimye kukubhona |
I really appreciate it |
Ndashimye chane |
No problem |
Tashida |
Haven’t seen you |
Sindakubhonye omuda |
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 Kiha words every day from the Kiha dictionary to improve your skills.
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