Casino & Gambling

15 phrases · Shona with romanization, English and audio

  1. Kasino iri kupi?

    Where is the casino?

    Usage

    Asking for casino location

    Grammar Note

    "iri kupi" = "where is it?"

  2. Mari duku yekubheta patafura ino ndiyo ipi?

    What is the minimum bet at this table?

    Usage

    Checking minimum bet at table

    Grammar Note

    "ndiyo ipi" = "which is it?"

  3. Ndinotenga machipisi sei?

    How do I buy chips?

    Usage

    Asking how to purchase chips

    Grammar Note

    "sei" = "how?"

  4. Ndida kutamba blackjack / roulet / bakara / pokisi / masiroti.

    I'd like to play blackjack / roulette / baccarat / poker / slots.

    Usage

    Choosing a casino game to play

    Grammar Note

    "ndida ku-" + verb = "I want to"

  5. Wana / Mira / Kuwedzera — zvirevo zveblackjack.

    Hit / Stand / Double down — blackjack terms.

    Usage

    Basic blackjack terminology

    Grammar Note

    These are imperative forms of verbs

  6. Ndida kuchinjanisa machipisi angu ndemari.

    I'd like to cash out my chips.

    Usage

    Cashing out chips

    Grammar Note

    "ndida ku-" = "I want to"

  7. Mune mwero wekupfeka here?

    Is there a dress code?

    Usage

    Asking about dress code

    Grammar Note

    "here" = question particle

  8. Ndinogona kuwana chinwa chichipwa here?

    Can I get a complimentary drink?

    Usage

    Asking about complimentary drinks

    Grammar Note

    "here" = question particle

  9. Miganhu yemari patafura ndeyi?

    What are the table limits?

    Usage

    Checking table betting limits

    Grammar Note

    "ndeyi" = "what/which?"

  10. Mune kamuri yeVIP here?

    Is there a VIP room?

    Usage

    Asking about the VIP room

    Grammar Note

    "here" = question particle

  11. Ndinofunga ndakwana usiku hwanhasi.

    I think I've had enough for tonight.

    Usage

    Deciding to stop playing for the night

    Grammar Note

    "usiku hwanhasi" = "tonight"

  12. Ndiri mutanga — munganditsanangurira mitemo here?

    I'm a beginner — can you explain the rules?

    Usage

    Asking for rules explanation

    Grammar Note

    "munga-ndi-" = "can you (to me)"

  13. Kasino inopfigwa nguva ipi?

    What time does the casino close?

    Usage

    Checking casino closing time

    Grammar Note

    "inopfigwa" = passive "is closed"

  14. Zvimbuzi zviri kupi?

    Where are the restrooms?

    Usage

    Asking for restroom location

    Grammar Note

    "zviri kupi" = "where are they?" (zvimbuzi is the plural of chimbuzi)

  15. Mune mitambo ipi pano?

    What games do you have available?

    Usage

    Asking what games are available

    Grammar Note

    "pano" = "here"

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