Swahili Master Classes

SIMPLE VOCABULARY TO REMEMBER

Literal

Hello - Jambo

Answer to hello: I’m fine - Sijambo

How are you? - Habari (gani)?

(Very) Fine - Nzuri (Sana)

Youngsters

Hi/ Hey/ what’s up? - Mambo?

Cool/good - Poa

Polite Words

Goodbye - Kwaheri

May I come in? - Hodi?

Come in, near - Karibu

Please - Tafadhali

Bring me hot water please

Lete maji moto, tafadhali

Thank you - Asante

Thank you so much - Asante sana

Thank you so very much - Asante sana sana

Yes - Ndio

No - Hapana

Today - Leo

Tonight - Leo usiku

Polite Words Continued...

Tomorrow - Kesho

Where is ______? - Iko wapi ______?

How much? How many? - Ngapi?

How much is it? - Ngapi shillings?

Wait - Ngoja

Slow down (caution) - Pole pole

May I take your picture? - Nikupige picha?

Mrs. - Bibi (Kenya)

Mrs. - Bi (Tanzania)

Infant, child - Toto

Elder (one with wisdom) - Mzee

Animals

Elephant-Tembo

Cheetah-Duma

Lion-Simba

Giraffe-Twiga

Hippo-Kiboko

Hartebeest-Kongoni

Snake-Nyoka

Next class

starts Jan.16

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to register!

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