Hot Springs & Baths

16 phrases · Shona with romanization, English and audio

  1. Tsime rinopisa kana bhezu riri kupi?

    Where is the hot spring or public bath?

    Usage

    Asking for the hot spring location

    Grammar Note

    "kana" = "or"

  2. Nguva dzekugezera ndedzipi?

    What are the bathing hours?

    Usage

    Checking bathing hours

    Grammar Note

    "ndedzipi" = "which ones?"

  3. Vanhu vane mavara pamusoro pavo vanobvumirwa here?

    Are people with tattoos allowed?

    Usage

    Checking tattoo policy

    Grammar Note

    "here" = question particle

  4. Mabhezu akasangana kana akasiyana?

    Are the baths mixed-gender or separated?

    Usage

    Checking gender separation policy

    Grammar Note

    "kana" = "or"

  5. Mune bhezu roga here?

    Is there a private bath available?

    Usage

    Asking about private bath availability

    Grammar Note

    "roga" = "alone/private"

  6. Mvura ine kupisa kwakadini?

    What is the water temperature?

    Usage

    Checking the water temperature

    Grammar Note

    "kwakadini" = "how much/how?"

  7. Matauro anopihwa kana anokodheswa here?

    Are towels provided or available to rent?

    Usage

    Checking towel provision/rental

    Grammar Note

    "anokodheswa" = "are rented out"

  8. Ndikageze kupi zvisati zvapinda?

    Where should I wash before entering the bath?

    Usage

    Asking where to wash before entering bath

    Grammar Note

    "zvisati" = "before"

  9. Mabhezu emukati nepanze anosiyana sei?

    What are the differences between the indoor and outdoor pools?

    Usage

    Asking about indoor vs outdoor pools

    Grammar Note

    "anosiyana" = "differ/are different"

  10. Mvura iri kupisa zvikuru — mune bhezu rakatonhora here?

    The water is very hot — is there a cooler pool?

    Usage

    Asking for a cooler pool

    Grammar Note

    "zvikuru" = intensifier "very"

  11. Mvura iyi ine zvinhu zvipi zvinobva muvhu?

    What minerals are in this spring?

    Usage

    Asking about mineral content

    Grammar Note

    "ine" = "has/contains". Do not use midzimu for minerals — it means "ancestral spirits"

  12. Ndinoishandisa sei kaselo?

    How do I use the locker?

    Usage

    Asking how to use a locker

    Grammar Note

    "sei" = "how?"

  13. Musaunza foni kana kamera mukati.

    Please don't bring your phone or camera inside.

    Usage

    Privacy rule reminder

    Grammar Note

    "Musa-" = negative imperative

  14. Ndikagere munawo nguva yakaita sei?

    How long should I soak?

    Usage

    Asking recommended soak time

    Grammar Note

    "munawo" = "in it"

  15. Mune pakiti ye onsen ne ryokan here?

    Do you offer an onsen ryokan package?

    Usage

    Asking about ryokan package deals

    Grammar Note

    "here" = question particle

  16. Mutengo wekupinda marii?

    What is the entry fee?

    Usage

    Asking about entry fee

    Grammar Note

    "marii" = "how much?"

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