Diving & Water Sports

17 phrases · Shona with romanization, English and audio

  1. Ndoda kuita skuba dhaiving.

    I'd like to go scuba diving.

    Usage

    Signing up for a diving tour

    Grammar Note

    "ndoda" = "I want"

  2. Panodiwa satifiketi yedhaiving here?

    Is a diving certification required?

    Usage

    Checking certification requirements

    Grammar Note

    "here" marks yes/no question

  3. Ndinogona kukodha wetsuit kupi?

    Where can I rent a wetsuit?

    Usage

    Asking where to rent gear

    Grammar Note

    "kupi" = "where"

  4. Nzvimbo iyi yedhaiving yakadzika sei?

    How deep is this dive site?

    Usage

    Checking depth of dive site

    Grammar Note

    "yakadzika sei" = "how deep"

  5. Mune mashaki kana mhuka dzinotyisa mugungwa?

    Are there sharks or dangerous marine animals here?

    Usage

    Checking for marine hazards

    Grammar Note

    "kana" = "or"

  6. Mamiriro ekunze anobvumira dhaiving nhasi here?

    Are conditions good for diving today?

    Usage

    Checking diving conditions

    Grammar Note

    "anobvumira" = "permit/allow"

  7. Ndoda kuedza snokeringu.

    I'd like to try snorkeling.

    Usage

    Expressing interest in snorkeling

    Grammar Note

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

  8. Ndinogona kubhuka dhaivi rechikepe here?

    Can I book a boat dive?

    Usage

    Booking a boat dive

    Grammar Note

    "re-" + noun = "of the"

  9. Kwakanyatso kiti nhivi dzegungwa?

    Where is the coral reef?

    Usage

    Asking the location of coral reef

    Grammar Note

    "kwakanyatso" = "exactly where"

  10. Ndine satifiketi yedhaiving — PADI Open Water.

    I'm a certified diver — PADI Open Water.

    Usage

    Presenting diving certification

    Grammar Note

    "Ndine" = "I have"

  11. Ndoda kudzidza kuswefera.

    I'd like a surfing lesson.

    Usage

    Booking a surf lesson

    Grammar Note

    "kudzidza" = "to learn/study"

  12. Mamiriro emafungu akaita sei nhasi?

    What are the current/tide conditions today?

    Usage

    Checking current and tide conditions

    Grammar Note

    "akaita sei" = "what is it like?"

  13. Chiratidzo chekukumbira rubatsiro mumvura ndechipi?

    What is the emergency signal underwater?

    Usage

    Confirming safety procedures

    Grammar Note

    "ndechipi" = "which one?"

  14. Ndinoda kukodha bhodi reswefera.

    I'd like to rent a surfboard.

    Usage

    Renting a surfboard

    Grammar Note

    "re-" = genitive prefix

  15. Nzvimbo yakanaka yevatanga ndeipi?

    What's the best spot for beginners?

    Usage

    Asking for beginner-friendly spot

    Grammar Note

    "ndeipi" = "which one?"

  16. Dhaivi rinotora nguva yakaita sei?

    How long is the dive?

    Usage

    Checking dive duration

    Grammar Note

    "rinotora nguva" = "takes time"

  17. Tinogona kuona mhuka dzipi mugungwa pano?

    What marine life can we see here?

    Usage

    Asking about marine life

    Grammar Note

    "dzipi" = "which kind?"

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