Karibu! (Welcome!)
As a proud speaker of the Pare language, I'm excited to share with you some of the common phrases in my mother tongue.
Growing up along the stunning Tanzanian coastline, I've always had a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Pare language and culture. And now, I'm thrilled to take you on a journey through the linguistic wonders of my people.
So, let's dive into the world of Pare phrases and discover the richness and beauty of my language together.
GREETINGS WORDS IN PARE
| ENGLISH | PARE |
| Good morning | Habari shaisandha. |
| Good afternoon. | Habari shachamthi |
| Good evening. | Habari sha kihamagheri |
| How are you? | Uendeleadhe? /wekiteresha. |
| How are you today? | Yoo uendeleadhe?/ wekiteresha. |
| how was your day | Washindadhe? |
| I am fine. | Niho salama |
| Have a good day. | Uoke na mthi wedi. |
| I am doing great. | Niendelea nentho |
| Hi/Hello | Urewedi? |
| Nice to meet you. | Nidhihirwe kukichana nawe. |
| See you soon. | Umange fia tuvonane |
| See you later. | Tuvonane badae |
| How about your family? | Familiya yako nireyedi? |
| Have a goodnight | Uoke na kio chedi |
| How about your night? | Kio chako kiokiedhe? |
| Good day mate | Mthi wedi mwiyao |
| Long time no see | Nimuda muetha tetuvonane |
| Nice to see you | Nidhihirwe kukuvona |
| how was your week | Ndisha yako iokiedhe |
LOVE WORDS IN PARE
| ENGLISH | PARE |
| I love you. | Nikukundie |
| I miss you. | Nikuthikie ngwina |
| Love you so much | Nikukundie sana |
| I want to see you. | Nienda nikuvone |
| I love you with all my heart. | Nikukundie kididi |
| I love you too. | Hata mi nikukundie |
| I like you. | Nikukundie |
| You are beautiful. | Wee ni wedisha |
| My love. | Mpenzi wangu |
| My beautiful wife. | Mche wangu wedi |
| I miss you so much, darling. | Nikuthikie ngwina sana mpenzi |
| I need you. | Nikuenda |
| You will miss me. | Unenithikia ngwina |
| Goodbye, my love. | Mi nitonga mpenzi |
| See you tomorrow. | Tuvonane iyavo |
| I will marry you. | Ninekuovoa |
| I want some space. | Niinga muda |
| I need your love. | Nihitaji lukundo lwako |
| You are mine. | Wee niwangu |
| You have a beautiful smile | Utabasamu nentho |
| You are bad if you hate | Uoka mvivi wekivihiwa |
| You are ugly when you cry | Uoka mvivi wekiiya |
| I feel happy to see you | Nidhihirwe kukuvona |
| I like your eyes | Nikundie metho ako |
| You are in good shape | Una iumbo ledi |
| Your on my mind | Uho he akili shangu |
| I relish you | Nikudhihirwa |
| I cant stop thinking about you | Thidima kushiga kukudunganya |
| Your my sunshine | Wee ni idhuva langu |
| You comlete me when you see in my eyes | Unikenja wekinirereha he metho angu. |
DIRECTIONS IN PARE
| ENGLISH | PARE |
| Where are you? | Uhohiyo? |
| Where did you go? | Wekitongie hiyo? |
| Where do you live? | Ukaa hiyo? |
| Where are you going? | Utonga hiyo? |
| Where were you? | Wekiho hiyo? |
| Where are you come from? | Ufuma hiyo? |
| Go up there | Tonga kula ughu |
| Go down there | Tonga kula ishi |
| Take this road | Tonga na ii nthia |
| How do i find? | Ikio ninepatadhe? |
| Where is | Ihohiyo? |
| What's your name? | Uitangwa ani? |
| What are you eating? | Ulani? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Ibafu lihohiyo? |
| How much is this? | Hii ni shingijo? |
| Open it like this | Juvua huvu |
| Call me when you arrive | Wekifika unanibighie |
| How far is it? | Nihale kiasi ani? |
| Send another load | Tuma mshigho ungi |
COMMON QUESTIONS IN PARE
| ENGLISH | PARE |
| How much? | Ni hela nyingahi? |
| How are you feeling? | Wekiteresha? |
| How have you been? | Waokadhe? |
| What is your name? | Utangwa ani? |
| What are you doing? | Urongani? |
| What are you cooking/eating? | Ulani/ udikani? |
| Are you okay dear? | Uho salama mpendwa? |
| When are you coming? | Udharini? |
| How was your night? | Kio chako kiokiedhe? |
| How was your day? | Mthi wako uokiedhe? |
| How are you doing? | Uendeleadhe/wekiteresha? |
| How is your family? | Familiya yako iendeleadhe? |
| What is wrong? | Unashida ani? |
| What do you mean? | Umaanisha ni? |
| How's the weather over there? | Hali ya hewa ihodhe uko? |
| Have you gone to church? | Utongie mtatho? |
| What is this? | Iki nikini? |
| What's going on? | Kiendelea kini? |
| Are you listening? | Uteresha/ uthikia? |
| Have you heard? | Wathikia? |
| Can I go home? | Nidima nitonge kaya? |
| Can I ask something? | Nidima nivushanye kindu? |
| How is everything? | Herehoa? |
| What's your phone number? | Namba yako ya simu ni ihi? |
| Shall i bring it? | Niete? |
| Did you call me? | Unitangie? |
| When didi you come? | Unedha rin ? |
| Do you know him? | Ummanje uu? |
| When will you go? | Unetonga rini? |
| Why are you laughing? | Hanini wetheka/ uthekani? |
| How old are you? | Unamiaka mingahi? |
| Do you like me? | Unikundie? |
| What do you want? | Uendani? |
| How are you feeling? | Ukuthikiadhe? |
EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS IN PARE
| ENGLISH | PARE |
| Happy birthday | Heri ya kumogwa |
| Thank you | Havache/Havome |
| I am sorry | Nishighia |
| You are welcome. | Ukaribishwa |
| Me too! | Hata mi |
| God bless you. | Mrungu/mfumwa akubariki |
| May god protect you | Mrungu/mfumwa akurinde |
| She is happy. | Edhihirwe |
| Please help me. | Ntakuthemba nigenja |
| I don't know. | Thimanya |
| I will come tomorrow. | Ninetha iyavo |
| Come here! | Ntho aha |
| Feel at home. | Kuthikie uho kaya |
| Be blessed. | utogolwe |
| I am coming soon. | Nidha mithi ya karibuni |
| Excuse me. | Nishighia |
| Leave me alone. | Nishigha |
| It is okay | Nindehuvo |
| I am going home. | Nitonga/niharoka kaya |
| I don't want. | Sienda |
| Love is a beautiful thing. | Lukundo nikindu chedi |
| Let me try. | Shigha nigheshe |
| Welcome home. | Karibu kaya |
| I reached home safely. | Nifikie kaya mboha |
| God is good. | Mfumwa atogholwe |
| I don't understand. | Sielewa |
| We are happy to see you. | Tuthihirwe kukuvona |
| I have it. | Niina |
| Rest in peace. | Uoke na mapumziko edi |
| I don't have money. | Nethina hela |
| I am done. | Naakenja |
| I am going to the shop. | Nitonga dukani |
| Happy new year. | Heri ya mwaka mshaa |
| Bad manners. | Tabia mbivi |
| Stop using your phone. | Shigha kutumia simu yako |
| I need a favour, please | Ntakuthemba nienda msaada wako |
| Haven't seen you for ages. | sikuvona ninamuda |
| Great to see you again. | Nidhihirwe kukuvona wa |
| I really appreciate it. | Nikushukuru sana? |
| You made my day. | Urongie mthi wangu kuoka wedi |
| No problem. | Tehena mburi |
| Have a good trip | Ndambo yedi |
| Call me back | Unanibighie wa |
| Don't movel | Usishongere |
| I do not understand | Sielewa |
| Be quiet | Husha |
| You are going too fast | Utonga fia fia |
| What do you want? | Uendani? |
| I hate you | Nikuvihiwa |
| Follow me | Niratera |
| Let's catch up | Hebu tugwirane |
What Next?
Now that you've got a taste of the Pare language, you might be wondering what's next?
Well, one way to continue your language learning journey is by checking out the Pare dictionary. With the help of a dictionary, you can expand your vocabulary and improve your understanding of the language.
Learning a new language can be a daunting task, but taking it one step at a time can make it more manageable. By learning five Pare words per day, you can gradually build your knowledge and become a fluent speaker.
So, don't be afraid to dive deeper into the world of the Pare language. With dedication and perseverance, you can unlock the secrets of this beautiful dialect and enrich your cultural understanding. Happy learning!
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