Greetings

Between peers: "Habari!" and the greeted answers, "Nzuri!".

Between peers: "Hujambo?" (Are you fine?) and the greeted answers, "Sijambo!" (I'm fine!)
Young to older: "Shikamoo!" (originally it meant "I touch your feet" as a sign of respect) and
the greeted answers, "Marahabaa!" (I acknowledge your respect!).

Personal Pronouns
English

Swahili

Mimi

We

Sisi

You (singular)

Wewe

You (plural)

nyinyi

He

Yeye

She

Yeye

They

Wao

Common Dialogue
Sentence/Phrase

Response

Habari!
(Hello!/Hi!)

Nzuri!
(Good!/Fine!)

Ninaitwa Charles. Wewe

unaitwaje?
Ninaitwa Mary. Nimefurahi kukujua.
(My name is Charles. What's your (My name is Mary. I'm pleased to know you.)
name?)
Ndio! Ninazungumza Kiswahili.
(Yes! I speak Swahili.)
Unazungumza Kiswahili?
(Do you speak Swahili?)

Kidogo tu!
(Just a little bit!)
Hapana! Sizungumzi Kiswahili. Ninazungumza
Kiingereza tu!
(No! I don't speak Swahili. I only speak English!)

Ninatokea Marekani. Wewe

unatokea wapi?
(I'm from the United States of
America. Where are you from?)

Ninatokea Japani. Nipo hapa kwa matembezi.

(I'm from Japan. I'm visiting here.)
Ninatokea Uingereza. Nipo hapa kwa kazi.
(I'm from U.K. I'm here on business.)

Ninatokea Ujerumani. Nimekuja kujifunza Kiswahili.

(I'm from Germany. I've come to learn Swahili.)
Kwaheri! Nimefurahi kukutana na
wewe.
Karibu! Nimefurahi pia kukutana na wewe.
(Goodbye! I'm pleased to meet
(Goodbye! I'm also pleased to meet you.)
you.)
Nitakunywa maji tu. Nina kiu sana!
(I'll just drink water. I'm very thirsty.)

Utapenda kunywa nini?

(What would you like to drink?)

Nitakunywa kahawa bila maziwa.

(I'll drink coffee without milk.)
Nitakunywa chai na maziwa na sukari kidogo.
(I'll drink tea with milk and little sugar.)
Nitakunywa soda. CocaCola, tafadhali.
(I'll drink soda. CocaCola, please.)

Tafadhali niletee chakula moto

haraka. Nina njaa sana!
(Please bring me some hot food
quickly. I'm very hungry!)

Huu hapa wali, samaki, mbatata, na saladi.Nitakuletea

keki baadaye.
(Here is rice, fish, potatoes, and salad. I'll bring you cake
later.)

General Words and Phrases

English

Swahili

And

Na

Bad

Mbaya

Bicycle

Baiskeli

Bitter

Chungu

Car

Gari

Cold

Baridi

Danger

Hatari

Drink (noun)

Kinywaji

Drink (verb)

Kunywa

Eat

Kula

Excuse me!

Samahani!

Food

Chakula

Friend

Rafiki

Good

Nzuri

Goodbye!

Kwaheri!

Help me, please!

Nisaidie, tafadhali!

Here

Hapa

Hot

Moto

How?

Vipi?

I am angry.

Nimekasirika.

I am traveling.

Ninasafiri.

I am happy.

Nimefurahi.

I can speak Swahili.

Ninaweza kusema Kiswahili.

I can't speak Swahili.

Siwezi kusema Kiswahili.

I love you!

Ninakupenda!

Motorcycle

Pikipiki

No!

Hapana!

OK!

Sawa!

Please

Tafadhali

Sorry! (apologize)

Samahani!

Sorry! (sympathize)

Pole!

Sweet

Tamu

Thank you!

Asante!

Thank you very much!

Asante sana!

There

Pale

Very

Sana

Water

Maji

Welcome!

Karibu!

What?

Nini?

When?

Wakati gani?

Where?

Wapi?

Where are you going to?

Unakwenda wapi?

Which?

Ipi?

Yes!

Ndio!

Days of the Week

In Swahili, Saturday is the first day of the week. The sixth day of the week, Thursday, is
mostly pronounced as "Alkhamisi" to match the way it is pronounced in its Arabic
origin. Thursday and Friday both are of Arabic origin. They probably replaced the
original Bantu names of those days due to their special place in the Islamic religion.
Note that in Arabic, "Alkhamis" means the fifth day of the Arabic week while Thursday
is actually the sixth day of the Swahili week! Sort of we ended up with two fifth days of
the week: "Jumatano" and "Alkhamisi"!
English

Swahili

Saturday

Jumamosi (literally: first day of the week)

Sunday

Jumapili (literally: second day of the week)

Monday

Jumatatu (literally: third day of the week)

Tuesday

Jumanne (literally: fourth day of the week)

Wednesday

Jumatano (literally: fifth day of the week)

Thursday

Alhamisi (Arabic: fifth day of the week)

Friday

Ijumaa (Arabic: the day of congregational prayer)

Numbers
English

Swahili

English

Swahili

Moja

40

Arubaini

Mbili

50

Hamsini

Tatu

55

Hamsini na tano

Nne

60

Sitini

Tano

70

Sabini

Sita

80

Thamanini

Saba

90

Tisini

Nane

100

Mia

Tisa

136

Mia moja thalathini na sita

10

Kumi

999

Mia tisa tisini na tisa

11

Kumi na moja

1000

Elfu

12

Kumi na mbili

1997

Elfu moja mia tisa tisini na

saba

17

Kumi na saba

Half

Nusu

20

Ishirini

24

Ishirini na nne

30

Thalathini

Two and a half

Quarter

Mbili na nusu
Robo

Forty seven and three Arubaini na saba na robo

quarters

tatu

Time
It is interesting to note that in the Swahili culture the day starts at sunrise (unlike in the
Arab world where the day starts at sunset, and in the Western world where the day
starts at midnight). Sunrise in East Africa, being exactly at the Equator, happens every
day at approximately 6:00 a.m. And for that reason, 6:00 a.m. is "0:00 morning"
Swahili time. By "Swahili time" I mean the time as spoken in Swahili.
So the hands of a watch or clock meant to read Swahili time would always point to a
number opposite to the number for the actual time as spoken in English. That is, the
Swahili time anywhere in the world (not just East Africa) is delayed by 6 hours.
Therefore 7:00 a.m. is "1:00 morning" (saa moja asubuhi) Swahili time; midnight is
"6:00 night" (saa sita usiku) Swahili time. 5:00 a.m. is "11:00 early morning" (saa kumi
na moja alfajiri) Swahili time.
Note also that the Swahili time doesn't use "noon" as the reference as in a.m. (before
noon) and p.m. (after noon). The time is spoken using "alfajiri" which is the early
morning time during which the morning light has started to shine but the sun has not
risen yet; "asubuhi" which is the morning time between sunrise and a little before noon;
"mchana" which is from around noon to around 3:00 p.m.; "alasiri" which is from
around 3:00 p.m. to sunset; "jioni" which is the entire time period from around 3:00
p.m. up to a little before 7:00 p.m.; and "usiku" which is the entire time period from
around 7:00 p.m. to early morning.

English

Swahili

Time

Saa

Hour

Saa

Watch/Clock

Saa

Morning

Asubuhi

Evening

Jioni/Usiku

Afternoon

Mchana

Late afternoon

Alasiri/Jioni

Dusk

Magharibi

Night

Usiku

Late night

Usiku wa manane

Early morning

Alfajiri

What time is it?

Saa ngapi?

8 o'clock in the morning

Saa mbili kamili asubuhi

8 o'clock sharp

Saa mbili barabara

Noon

Saa sita mchana

4:25 p.m.

Saa kumi na dakika ishirini na tano alasiri

6:00 p.m.

Saa kumi na mbili kamili jioni

8:15 p.m.

Saa mbili na robo usiku

7:45 p.m.

Saa mbili kasorobo usiku

9:30 a.m.

Saa tatu unusu asubuhi (also: Saa tatu na nusu asubuhi)

Now

Sasa

Today

Leo

Yesterday

Jana

Tomorrow

Kesho

Day before yesterday

Juzi

Day after tomorrow

Kesho-kutwa

Day

Siku

Week

Wiki

Month

Mwezi

Year

Mwaka

Century

Karne

Animals
English

Picture

Swahili

Baboon

Nyani

Bird(s)

Ndege

Buffalo

Nyati

Cat

Paka

Cheetah

Duma

Chimpanzee

Sokwe

Cow/Ox

Ng'ombe

Deer

Paa

Dog

Mbwa

Donkey

Punda

Elephant

Tembo/Ndovu

Giraffe

Twiga

Goat

Mbuzi

Hippopotamus

Kiboko

Hyena

Fisi

Impala

Swala

Leopard

Chui

Lion

Simba

Monkey

Kima

Ostrich

Mbuni

Peacock

Tausi

Pig

Nguruwe

Python

Chatu

Rhinoceros

Kifaru

Sheep

Kondoo

Snake

Nyoka

Warthog

Ngiri

Wild Boar

Nguruwe-mwitu

Wild Dog

Mbwa-mwitu

Zebra

Punda-milia

Hi - Habari Or Sasa
How Are U? - Habari Yako Or Habari Gani?
Im Ok Thanks - Niko Salama Asante
Im Sad - Nina Huzuni
Whats Your Name? - Jina Lako Nani?
My Names - Jina Langu Ni ....
Nice To Meet U - Nimefurahi Kukutana Na Wewe
Nice To Meet U Too - Nimefurahi Kukutana Na Wewe Pia
How Old Are U? - Una Miaka Mingapi?
I M----Yrs Old - Nina Miaka .....
Please - Tafadhali
Yes - Ndio
No - Apana
Maybe - Pengine
Thanks - Asante
Sorry - Pole
Dont Worry - Usijali
Where Are U From? - Umetoka Wapi
Im From .. - Nimetoka

I Have - Nina

I
I
I
I
I

Dont Have - Sina

Like - Napenda
Dont Like - Sipendi
Can - Naweza
Cant - Siwezi

I Like To Travel - Napenda Kusafiri

Ok - Sawa
Oh My God - Mungu Wangu
I Cant Believe - Siwezi Kuamini
Nice - Vizuri

Good
Good
Good
Good

Morning - Habari Ya Asubuhi Or Umeamka Aje

Afternoon Before 6 P.M. - Alasiri Njema
Evening Later 7 P.M. - Jioni Njema
Night - Usiku Mwema

Bye - Kwa Heri

See Yaa - Tuonane
See Ya Tomorrow - Tuonane Kesho/ Nitakuona Kesho
Kiss - Busu
Hug - Kumbatia
I Miss U - Ninakukosa Wewe

I, Me - Mimi
You - Wewe
He - Yeye
She - Yeye
(Yeye Is Common For He/She And Living Things)
It - Hiyo,Hilo,Hicho,
(Varies With The Category E.G It Is A Stone -Hilo Ni Jiwe, It Is My Car- Hicho Ni Kiti Changu, It Is My Milk - Hiyo
Ni Maziwa Yangu)
We - Sisi
You - Wewe
They Hao

Pronouns Viwakilishi
Auxiliary Verbs - Vitenzi Visaidizi
I Am - Nina (If Followed By A Verb E.G I Am Walking Ninatembea
I Am Mimi Ni (If Followed By A Noun E.G I Am A Girl Mimi Ni Msichana
You Are Una (If Followed By A Verb E.G You Are Playing Unacheza
You Are Wewe Ni (If Followed By A Noun E.G You Are A Boy Wewe Ni Kijana
He/ She/ - Yeye
It Yeye (A Living Thing)
We Are Tuna (If Followed By A Verb E.G We Are Playing Tunacheza
We Are Sisi Ni (If Followed By A Noun E.G We Are Friends Sisi Ni Marafiki
They Are Wana (If Followed By A Verb E.G They Are Playing Wanacheza

They Are Wao Ni (If Followed By A Noun E.G They Are Friends Wao Ni Marafiki
I Have - Nina
You Have - Una
He Has - Ana
She Has - Ana
It Has Ana (For Living Things)
We Have - Tuna
You Have Una
They Have Wana
I Do - Nina
You Do- Una
He Does - Ana
She Does - Ana
It Does Ana
We Do - Tuna
You Do - Una
They Do- Wana
I Can - Naweza
You Can- Unaweza
He Can- Anaweza
She Can- Anaweza
It Can Anaweza (Living Things)
We Can - Tunaweza
You Can - Unaweza
They Can Wanaweza
Parenthood Uzazi
Family - Jamii
Husband - Bwana
Wife - Bibi
Children - Watoto
Son - Kijana
Daughter - Msichana
Father, Dad (Informal) - Baba (Street Name 'Sheng' Is Mbuyu, Buda)
Mother, Mom (Informal) - Mama
Brother -Kaka
Sister - Dada
Grandfather- Babu
Grandmother - Nyanya
Uncle - Mjomba
Aunt - Shangazi
Nephew Mpwa
Cousin Binamu
Brother-In-Law - Shemeji
Sister-In-Law - Dada Mkwe
Father-In-Law - Baba Mkwe
Mother-In-Law - Mama Mkwe
No Word For Girl/Boyfriend But General Word For 'Lovers" Is Mchumba (Singular) Wachumba (Plural)

Boy Or Guy - Kijana

Girl -Msichana
Child -Mtoto
Men Wanaume
Women Wanawake
When Lini?
Where Wapi?
Who? Nani?
Why? Kwa Nini?
How?- Vipi?
What- Nini?
What Time Is It? -Ni Saa Ngapi?

Direction - Upande (Side) Agizo (Command)

Distance Umbali
Left - Kushoto
Right - Kulia
Far - Mbali
Near - Karibu (Karibu Also Means Welcome)
Street/Avenue/Road/Path - Barabara
North - Kaskazini
South - Kusini
East - Mashariki
West Magharibi
Body Mwili
Head - Kichwa
Neck - Shingo
Arm - Mkono
Leg - Mguu
Shoulder - Bega
Elbow - Kisugudi
Palm Of The Hand - Kiganja/ Kitanga
Finger - Kidole (Plural - Vidole)
Knee - Goti (Plural - Magoti)
Ankle - Kisigino (Plural - Visigino)
Foot - Mguu
Toe - Kidole
Thumb- Kidole Gumba
Ring Finger - Kidole Cha Pete
Middle Finger - Kidole Cha Kati
Hair - Nywele
Forehead - Paji La Uso / Kipaji
Eye - Jicho (Plural - Macho)
Eyebrows
Eyelashes - Nyusi
Nose - Pua
Mouth - Mdomo
Lips - Midomo
Tooth - Jino (Plural - Meno)
Tongue - Ulimi
Cheek - Shavu (Plural -Mashavu)/ Tama

(Tama Also Means Honestly,Truly,Frankly)

Ear -Sikio (Plural -Masikio)
Ass - Matako
Pussy/Vagina Kuma/Uke
Penis / Dick Mboo/ Uume
Music - Muziki
Song - Wimbo
Singer - Mwimbaji
Group - Kikundi
Band - Kundi/Kikosi/Bendi
Nice Song - Wimbo Mzuri
WhatS Your Favorite Kind Of Music? - Ni Mziki Gani Unaokupendeza Zaidi?
Days Of Week - Siku Za Juma
Monday - Jumatatu
Tuesday - Jumanne
Wednesday -Jumatano
Thursday - Alhamisi
Friday - Ijumaa
Saturday - Jumamosi
Sunday Jumapili
Months Miezi
January - Januari/Mwezi Wa Kwanza(1st Month)
February - Februari/Mwezi Wa Pili(2rd Month)
March - Machi/ Mwezi Wa Tatu (3rd Month)
April -Aprili/Mwezi Wa Nne(4th Month)
May - Mei/ Mwezi Wa Tano (5th Month)
June - Juni/ Mwezi Wa Sita (6th "
July - Julai/ Mwezi Wa Saba (7th "
August - Agosti/Mwezi Wa Nane (8th "
September - Septemba/ Mwezi Wa Tisa(9th "
October - Oktoba/ Mwezi Wa Kumi (10th "
November - Novemba/ Mwezi Wa Kumi Na Moja (11th "
December Desemba/ Mwezi Wa Kumi Na Mbili(12th "
Seasons Misimu
Summer -Kaskazi
Cold Season - Kipupwe
Dry Season - Kiangazi
(Being On The Equitorial Zone, We Have Two Main Seasons)
Colours Rangi
Yellow -Manjano
Orange - Rangi Ya Machungwa (Colour Of The Oronges)
Blue - Samawati
White -Nyeupe
Brown - Hadharani/Hanja
Grey - Kijivu
Purple Zambarau

Black - Nyeusi
Red - Nyekundu
Pink - Rangi Ya Waridi (Colour Of The Rose Flower)
Green Kijani
Golg,Golden Silver Fedha

Animals- Wanyama
Dog - Mbwa
Cat - Paka
Hen -Kuku
Rabbit - Sungura
Elephant - Ndovu
Crocodile - Mamba
Chicken - Kuku
Chick - Kifaranga (Plural -Vifaranga)
Lion - Simba
Leopard - Chui
Hyena Fisi
Tiger - Chui Mwenye Milia (Loosely Translates As ' A Stripped Leopard' Because Tigers Are Not Originally
Found In East Africa)
Giraffe - Twiga
Squirrel -Kichakuro
Fish -Samaki
Dolphin Pomboo
Shark - Whale
Octopus - Pweza
Bear Dubu
Butterfly - Kipepeo
Ostrich - Mbuni
Hippopotamus - Kiboko
Cock - Jogoo
Hare - Sungura
Snake - Nyoka
Mouse - Panya
Bird - Ndege
Monkey Tumbili
The House - Nyumba
Room. - Chumba
Kitchen.- Jikoni
Bathroom.- Bafu
Living-Room.- Sebule
Bedroom.- Chumba Cha Kulala
Playing Room.- Chumba Cha Kuchezea
Hall - Ukumbi
Garage Gereji
Nursery Room Chumba Cha Watoto
Numbers - Nambari
1 -Moja

2 -Mbili
3 - Tatu
4 - Nne
5 - Tano
6 - Sita
7 - Saba
8 - Nane
9 - Tisa
10 - Kumi
11- Kumi Na Moja
12 Kumi Na Mbili
13 Kumi Na Tatu
14 Kumi Na Nne
15 Kumi Na Tano
16 Kumi Na Sita
17 Kumi Na Saba
18 Kumi Na Nane
19 Kumi Na Tisa
20 - Ishirini
21- Ishirini Na Moja
22 - Ishirini Na Mbili
30 - Thelathini
40 - Arobaini
50- Hamsini
60 - Sitini
70 -Sabini
80 - Themanini
90 - Tisini
100 - Mia Moja
101 - Mia Moja Na Moja
110 - Mia Moja Na Kumi
111- Mia Moja Na Kumi Na Moja
120 - Mia Moja Ishirini
125 - Mia Moja Ishirini Na Tano
130 - Mia Moja Thelathini
500 - Mia Tano
1000 - Elfu Moja
1001- Elfu Moja Na Moja
2002 - Elfu Mbili Na Mbili
10,000 - Elfu Kumi
100.000 - Elfu Mia Moja
1 Million - Milioni Moja
Dedicated To The People Who Likes To Take Pics With Someone Else - Tabaruku Kwa Watu Wanaopenda
Kupigwa Picha Na Wengine
Can I Take A Picture Of You?
Naweza Kukupiga Picha?
Can I Take Some Pics Of You?
Naweza Piga Picha?
Can I Take A Picture Of Us?
Naweza Kukupiga Picha?
Can I Take Some Pictures?
Naweza Piga Picha?

You Are So Beautiful I Would Like To Take A Picture With You, Can I?
Wewe Ni Mrembo Sana , Naweza Pigwa Picha Na Wewe?
Can I Take Pictures With All Of You?
Naweza Wapiga Picha Nyinyi Wote?

Sometimes You Want To Post The Pics Of Your Swahili Friends - Wakati Mwingineungependenda Kuweka Picha
Za Marafiki Wako Waswahili
..Give Them A Surprise!- Wape Mshangao Kwa Kuweka
You Look So Beautiful In This Photo
Unang'aa Kwa Hii Picha
Your Profile Is Very Good!, You Have Really Good Photos
Una Picha Nzuri Sana
I Really Love This Photo. It The Best One Of All Those You Have
Naipenda Picha Hii Sana, Picha Hii Ndio Nzuri Kuliko Zote
Wow!! How Sexy You Are In That Photo!
Unapendeza Sana Katika Picha Hiyo
Beautiful Pic
Picha Nzuri
Congratulations And Wishes
Congratulations! - Hongera
Congratulations
Congratulations
Congratulations
Congratulations
Congratulations

On
On
On
On
On

Your Engagement! - Hongera Kwa Kuchumbia

Your Marriage! - Hongera Kwa Ndoa Yako
The Birth Of Your Son! - Hongera Kwa Kujaliwa Mtoto Wa Kiume
The Birth Of Your Daughter!- Hongera Kwa Kujaliwa Mtoto Wa Kike
Your Graduation!- Hongera Kwa Kufuzu

Happy Birthday! - Siku Njema Ya Kuzaliwa

Happy Name Day! - Siku Njema Ya Jina Lako
Happy Mother's Day! - Siku Njema Ya Kina Mama
Happy Father's Day! - Siku Njema Ya Kina Baba
Happy Anniversary! - Siku Njema Ya
Happy New Year! - Mwaka Mpya Mwema
Happy New Year's Eve!
Happy Holidays! - Likizo Njema
Happy Easter! - Pasaka Njema
Merry Christmas!- Krisimasi Njema
Merry Christmas And Happy New Year! - Krisimasi Njema Na Mwaka Mpya Mwema
Good Luck! - Kila La Heri
Have A Great Day - Siku Njema
Have A Good Trip! - Safari Njema
Enjoy Your Day - Furahia Siku Yako
Wishing You A Happy New Year - Nakutakia Mwaka Mpya Wenye Furaha
Wishing You A Happy Birthday - Nakutakia Siku Njema Ya Kuzaliwa
I Wish You Have A Good Time! - Nakutakia Wakati Mwema
Good Weekend - Wikendi Njema
God Bless You Always - Mungu Akubariki Daima

To You And Your (Whole) Family. ... - Kwako Na Jamaa Yako Yote
To Congratulate - Kupongeza
Engagement - Kuchumbia
Wedding - Harusi
Marriage - Ndoa
Graduation - Sherehe Ya Kufuzu
Birthday - Siku Ya Kuzaliwa
Nameday - Siku Ya Jina
Mother's Day - Siku Ya Kina Mama
Father's Day - Siku Ya Kina Baba
Anniversary - Siku Ya Kumbusho/Siku Ya Kumbukumbu
Christmas - Krisimasi
New Year's - Mwaka Mpya
New Year's Day - Siku Ya Kwanza Ya Mwaka
New Year (The Whole Upcoming Year)
Easter Pasaka
Happy - Furaha
Sad - Huzuni
Compassion - Huruma
Forgiveness - Msamaha
Jealousy - Choyo
Envy- Wivu
Hatred - Chuki
Love - Pendo
Joy - Furaha
Despair - Kata Tamaa/ Kufa Moyo
Suffering - Teseka
Pleasure - Anasa
Ecstasy - Nishai
Boredom - Uchovu
Cheerfulness - Uchangamfu
Tired - Chovu

Greetings
Hello

Jambo

Good morning

Habari za asubuhi?

Good afternoon

Habari za mchana?

Good evening

Habari za jioni?

Good night

Habari za usiku?

Goodbye

Kwaheri

What is your name?

Jina lako nani?

My name is Jack.

Jina Langu ni Jack

Politeness
Nice to meet you.

Nafurahi kukuona.

How are you?

Habari gani?

Good

Nzuri

Bad

Mbaya

So so

Hivi, hivi

Thank you

Asante

Thank you very much

Asante Sana

You're welcome

Karibu

Please

Tafadhali

Excuse me

Samahani

So long

Tutaonana

Yes

Ndiyo

No

Hapana

Most Common Phrases

I do not understand

Sifahamu

How do you say this in English?

Unasemaje kwa Kiingereza?

Do you speak English?

Una sema Kiingereza

I can speak Swahili!

Ninaweza kusema Kiswahili!

Where do you live?

Unaishi wapi?

I am from the Kenya.

Ninatoka Kenya.

I am Kenyan.

Mimi ni Mkenya.

Where is Mombasa?

Mombasa iko wapi?

How much is the fare?

Nauli ni kiasi gani?

One ticket to Nairobi, please.

Tikiti moja kwenda Nairobi, tafadhali.

Where are you going?

Unakwenda wapi?

Where is the bathroom?

Choo kiko wapi?

Call the police!

Ita polisi!

You are pretty.

Wewe ni mrembo.

Happy Birthday!

Furaha Ya Siku Ya Kuzaliwa!

Pronouns
I

Mimi

We

Sisi

You (singular)

Wewe

You (plural)

Nyinyi

They

Wao

Wife

Mke

Husband

Mume

Daughter

Binti

Son

Mwana

Mother

Mama

Father

Baba

Friend

Rafiki

Quantity
Open

Wazi

Closed

Imefungwa

A little

Kidogo

A lot

Nyingi

All

Yote

Food and Drink in Kenya

Breakfast

Kifungua kinywa.

Lunch

Chakula cha mchana

Dinner

Chakula cha usiku

Bread

Mkate

Water

Maji

Ice cream
Meat
Fruit

Aiskrimu
Nyama
Tunda

Fruits

Matunda

Salad

Saladi

Transport in Kenya
Train

Treni

Bus

Basi

Airport

Kiwanja cha ndege

Train station

stesheni ya treni

Time and Dates

Day
Week
Month
Year
Today
Yesterday
Tomorrow
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Siku
Wiki
Mwezi
Mwaka
Leo
Jana
Kesho
Jumatatu
Jumanne
Jumatano
Alhamisi
Ijumaa
Jumamosi
Jumapili

StrSweet Phrases For Girl's And Boys

I Adore You - Ninakuenzi
I Yearn For You -Nakutamani
I Am Infatuated With You - Unanipendeza
I Appreciate You - Nakuthamini
I Can't Live Without You -Siwezi Kuishi Bila Wewe
I Can't Stop Thinking About You When We're Apart - Sichoki Kukufikiria Ukiwa Mbali Na Mimi
I Cherish You - Nakuthamini
I Dream Of You - Naota Na Wewe
I Live For Our Love - Naishi Kwa Sababu Ya Penzi Letu
I Love Being Around You - Napenda Kuwa Karibu Na Wewe
I Need You By My Side - Nakuhitaji Uwe Karibu Na Mimi
I Need You - Nakuhitaji
I Respect You - Nakuheshimu
I Value You - Nakuthamini
I Want A Lifetime With You - Nataka Maisha Yangu Na Wewe
I Want You - Nakutaka
I Worship You - Nakuabudu (Reserved For God)
I Yearn For You - Nakutamani
I'm A Better Person Because Of You - Mimi Ni Mtu Bora Kwa Sababu Yako
I'm Blessed To Have You In My Life- Nimebarikiwa Kuwa Na Wewe Maishani
I'm Lost Without You- Mimi Ni Mpotovu Bila Wewe
I'm Nothing Without You - Mimi Si Kitu Bila Wewe
I'm Passionate About You-Nina Ashiki Kwako
I'm Thankful For You- Ninashukuru Kwa Sababu Yako
I'm Yours - Mimi Wako
Me And You. Always - Mimi Na Wewe Milele
My Love Is Unconditional - Upendo Wangu Hauna Mipaka
Our Love Is Invaluable - Penzi Letu Halina Kipimo
Take Me, I'm Yours - Nichukue, Mimi Wako
The Thought Of You Brings A Smile To My Face - Kukuwaza Huleta Tabasamu Usoni Mwangu
Together, Forever - Pamoja Milele
We Were Meant To Be Together- Tumekusudiwa Kuwa Pamoja
You Are A Blessing- Wewe Ni Baraka
You Are An Angel From God - Wewe Ni Malaika Kutoka Kwa Mungu

You Are Like A Candle Burning Bright- Wewe Ni Kama Mshumaa Naoangaa
You Are My Crush - Wewe Ndiye Unayenipendeza
You Are My Dear -Wewe Ndiye Mpenzi Wangu
You Are My Everything -Wewe Ni Kila Kitu Kwangu
You Are My One And Only - Wewe Ni Wangu Pekee
You Are My Reason For Living- Wewe Ndio Sababu Yangu Kuishi
You Are My Strength - Wewe Ndio Nguvu Zangu
You Are My Sunshine - Wewe Ndio Mwanga Wangu
You Are My Treasure - Wewe Ni Azizi Wangu
You Are My World - Wewe Ni Dunia Kwangu
You Are Precious - Wewe Wa Thamani
You Are The Light Of My Life - Wewe Ni Mwanga Wa Maisha Yangu
You Are The Reason I'm Alive- Wewe Ndio Sababu Yangu Kuwa Hai
You Bring Happiness To Rainy Days - Unaleta Furaha Siku Za Majonzi
You Bring Joy To My Life - Unaleta Furaha Maishani Mwangu
You Complete Me - Unanifanya Mzima.
You Drive Me Wild - Unanitia Kiwewe
You Fill Me With Desire- Unanijaza Ashiki
You Fill My Heart - Wanijaza Roho
You Give Me Wings To Fly- Nipe Mabawa Niruke Kama Ndege
You Hold The Key To My Heart- Umeshika Kifunguo Cha Moyo Wangu
You Inspire Me - Unanihamasisha
You Intoxicate Me- Unanilewesha
You Lift Me Up To Touch The Sky - Unaniinua Hadi Kwenye Mbingu
You Light My Flame- Wewe Ndio Mwanga Wangu
You Light Up My Life- Unaangaza Maisha Yangu
You Make My Heart Skip A Beat- Unafanya Moyo Wangu Kukosa Mdundo
You Make My World A Better Place-Unafanya Dunia Yangu Pahala Pema
You Mean The World To Me - Unamaana Ya Dunia Kwangu
You Motivate Me - Unanihamasisha
You Set My Heart On Fire- Unawasha Moto Moyoni Mwangu
You Simply Amaze Me - Unanistaajabisha
You Stole My Heart- Uliiba Roho Yangu
You Sweeten My Sour Days - Unafanya Siku Chungu Kuwa Tamu
You Turn The Darkness Into Life- Unaifanya Giza Kuwa Uhai
You're A Dream Come True- Wewe Ni Ndoto Inayokuwa Kweli
You're A Twinkle In My Eye -Unametameta Kwa Macho Yangu
You're Absolutely Wonderful- Hakika Wewe Ni Wa Ajabu
You're All I Want- Wewe Ni Vyote Ninavyohitaji
You're As Beautiful As A Sunset- Wewe Ni Mrembo Kama Jua Likitua
You're Beautiful - Wewe Ni Mrembo
You're Charming- Una Haiba
You're My Angel - Wewe Ni Malaika Wangu
You're My Perfect Match - Wewe Ndiye Unayenifaa
You're One In A Million -Wewe Ni Mmoja Katika Milioni
You're The Apple Of My Eye - Wewe Ni Tufaha La Macho Yangu
You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me - Wewe Ndio Jambo Nzuri Kuwahi Kufanyika Kwangu
You're The Best- Wewe Ndiye Bora Zaidi
You're The Diamond In The Rough - Wewe Ni Uru Katika Machafuko
You're The One For Me - Wewe Ndiye Wangu
You're The One I've Always Wished For- Wewe Ndiye Niliyetakaessed - Tia Mkazo (Stress On Something)
Sweet phrases for the boy's ears
I Love u - Nakupenda
You are sweet - wewe ni 'mtamu'

You are special - Wewe ni muhimu/ wewe ni wa thamana

You are a good friend - Wewe ni rafiki mzuri
you are nice - Wewe ni mzuri
you are talented - Una kipaji
you are smart(intelliegent) - una akili
you are smart (smartly-dressed)- umevaa nguo maridadi
You are handsome - unavutia (u r attractive)
You are a good person - wewe ni mtu mzuri
You are my hero - Wewe ni shujaa wangu
You are a cute boy - Wewe ni kijana mrembo
You are Hot - unapendeza ( u r appealing)
You look so hot - unapendeza (u r appealing)
You have a very hot body - Una mwili mzuri (u have a good/great body)
You are good in bed - Wewe ni nzuri kitandani
You are a naughty boy! - Wewe ni kijana mtundu/ Wewe ni kijana mtukutu
You have a great ass - una matako mzuri
You have a fit body - Una umbo nzuri (u have a good physique
You have a great smile - Una tabasamu nzuri
You have beautiful eyes - Una macho mazuri
I like u a lot- Nakupenda sana
I like that you are honest - Napenda ulivyo mkweli
i would like to meet you one day - Ningependa kukutana nawe siku moja
you make me laugh - Unanifanya nicheke
I enjoy your company - Napenda kuwa nawe
ill miss you - Nitakukosa
you have nice eyes - Una macho mazuri
I adore the way you look at me - Naenzi unavyoniangalia
I want to get know you better because you are very interesting person- Ningependa kukujua vizuri kwa
sababu wewe ni mtu anayevutia

You are the most precious thing that i have in my life - Wewe ni wa thamana sana maishani mwangu
I think you are a good kisser, can you show me how good of a kisser you are? - Nafikiri una busu nzuri, je
unaweza nionyesha jinsi ulivyo mzuri kwa kubusu?
No one can make me so happy! Only you! - Unanifanya nifurahi sana! Wewe tu!
Nowhere else do I feel as protected as in your arms!- Hamna pengine ninapohisi kulindwa kama mikononi
mwako
How I love you! You dont even imagine!- Jinsi ninavyokupenda, hata usifikirie
Your body. mmmmmm. You are so sporty! I wonder how much time you spend in the gym. I think all day
long, dont you? - Mwili wako kama wa mwanamchezo, nashindwa wakati unaotumia katika chumba cha
mazoezi, nafikiri siku nzima, au sio?
Youre the best in the world! - Wewe ni mzuri kabisa ulimwenguni
The strongest, the most careful and tender! -Mwenye nguvu zaidi,mwangalifu na laini
Sweet Phrases For The Girl's Ears
I Love U
Nakupenda
YouRe Beautiful
Wewe Ni Mrembo
YouRe Very Nice
Wewe Ni Mzuri Sana
YouRe My Best Friend
Wewe Ni Rafiki Yangu
You Are Sweet
Tamu
You Are Hot
Kidosho
You Are Very Special
Wewe Ni Wa Dhamana Sana
You Have A Very Pretty Body
Una Mwili Mzuri Sana
Una Mwili Mzuri - U Have A Nice Body
I Like You A Lot
Nakuthamini Sana
Your Legs Are Pretty
Una Miguu Mizuri
You Have A Nice Smile
Una Tabasamu Nzuri
YouRe Sympathic
Una Moyo Mzuri

You Are Really Talented

Una Talanta
Una Kipawa
Una Kipaji
You Are Really Smart
Una Kipawa
I Like That You Are Honest
Napenda Vile Ulivyo Mkweli
U Have A Really Cute Sight
Macho Yako Yanapendeza
Simply You Are The Most Beautiful
Kwa Ufupi, Wewe Ndio Mrembo Zaidi
I Can See The Stars Shining In Your Eyes Tonight, As Bright And Pure As Your Soul...
Naona Nyota Zikiangaa Kwa Macho Yako Usiku Huu,
Do U Want To Be My Girlfriend?
Ungependa Kuwa Muhibu Wangu? - Would U Like To Be My Loved One?
I Want To Kiss U
Ningependa Kukubusu - I'd Like To Kiss U
I Would Like To Meet You One Day
Ningependa Kukutana Na Wewe Siku Moja
I Want To Make Love With U
Ningependa Kufanya Mapenzi Na Wewe - I'd Like To Make Love With U
You Are A Cute Girl
Wewe Ni Msichana Mrembo
I Enjoy Your Company
I Enjoy Being With U - Ninafurahia Kuwa Na Wewe
Your Laugh Makes Me Smile
Kicheko Chako Kinanifanya Kutabasamu
I Never Met Girl As Pretty As You
Sijawahi Kumuona Msichana Mrembo Kama Wewe - I've Never Seen A Girl As Pretty As U
I Like You A Lot Ur Beautiful And U Have A Nice Body
Nakupenda Sana Wewe Ni Mrembo Una Mwili Mzuri
Ill Miss You
Nitakukosa Sana - I Will Miss U A Lot
U Are A Good Person
Wewe Ni Mtu Mzuri
You Got A Nice Voice
Una Sauti Nzuri

You Got A Nice Ass (Butt)

Una Matako Nzuri
You Got A Nice Breast (Boobs)
Una Titi Nzuri
You've Got A Pretty Smile And Eyes
Macho Yako Na Tabasamu Yako Ni Nzuri
You Are Very Smart And Good Girl
Wewe Unang'aa Ukiwa Na Nguo Hiyo (You R Very Smart In That Dress)
Msichana Mzuri
(You Are Very Intelligent) - Wewe Ni Mwerevu Sana
I Like Girls Like Yourself Cause Your Beauty Shines
I Like Girls Like Yourself - Napenda Wasichana Walio Kama Wewe
Your Beauty Shines Urembo Wako Hungaa
Can You Show Me Your Sweet Kiss? Unaweza Kunionyesha Hilo Busu Lako Tamu?
Your Beauty Impress Me
Your Beauty Shines Urembo Wako Hungaa
I Like To Watch Your Lips When You Are Talking Cause They Are Irresisitible
Ninapenda Kuiangalia Midomo Yako Unapoongea
I Saw An Angel
Niliona Malaika
You Are The Most Precious Thing That I Have In My Life..
Wewe Ni Muhimu Sana Kwa Maisha Yangu
Words Which Could Break A Heart Swahili
Maneno Yanayoweza Kuvunja Moyo
I'm Sorry - Naomba Msamaha
I Apologize - Naomba Radhi
It Was My Fault - Ilikuwa Makosa Yako
You Are Right - Uko Sahihi
Sorry, But, I Dont Love You - Pole Lakini Sikupendi
Hes/She's Dead - Amekufa / Amefariki
Im Pregnant!! - Ninamimba
I Met Somebody Else - Nimepata Mwingine
We Are Too Different - Tuna Tofauti Nyingi
You Are Not The Guy I Felt In Love With - Wewe Si Kijana Niliyependa
I Dont Want You Any More - Sikutaki Tena
You Are Too Jealous - Una Wivu Mwingi
You Dont Trust Me - Huniamini
I Cannot Trust You (Any More) - Siwezi Kukuamini Tena
I Was Cheating On You - Nilikuwa Nakundanganya

I Am Pregnant From Someone Else - Nina Mimba Na Mtu Mwingine

Are You Cheating On Me? - Unanindanganya?
I Dont Want To Marry You - Sitaki Kukuoa
I Want To Break Up With You - Nataka Kuachana Na Wewe
You Are To Ugly - Wewe Ni Sura Mbaya
I Dont Like You - Sikupendi
I Hate You - Nakuchukia
You Are Fat - Wewe Ni Mnono
Your Really Thin Wewe Ni Mwembamba
You Are Stupid - Wewe Ni Mjinga
You Are Too Old For Me - Wewe Ni Mzee Sana Kwangu
Im Not Attractive To You -Sikupendezi
You Dont Have Enough Sexual Experience - Huna Ujuzi Wakutosha
You Had Too Many Girls In Your Bed/ - Ulikuwa Na Wasichana Wengi Kitandani Mwako
You Had Too Many Boys In Your Bed - Ulikuwa Na Wavulana Wengi Kitandani Mwako
Sex Words - Maneno Ya Ngono
Naughty Words - Maneno Matukutu
Let Us Fuck!
Tutombane
Can I Fuck You?
Naweza Kukutomba?
I Want To Fuck U
Nataka Kukutomba
Suck My Dick
Nyonya Mboo Yangu
Do You Want Me To Suck Your Cock? = Ungetaka Nilambe Mboo Yako?
Lick My Pussy
Lamba Kuma Yangu
Im So Wet = Nina Unyevu Sana
Lick My Wet Pussy = Lamba Kuma Yangu Nyevu.
I Wanna Play With Your Tits
Nataka Kucheza Na Titi Zako
You Wanna See My Dick
Unataka Kuona
Show Me Your Breasts Cutie

Nionyeshe Titi Zako Mrembo

Your Ass Makes Me Get Horny
Matako Yako Hufanya Nishikwe Na Nyege
Your Ass Makes Me Feel Hot Baby
Matako Yako Yanitia Joto Mtoto
I Wanna Take A Picture
Nataka Kupiga Picha
I Want You To Show Me Your Breasts
Nataka Unionyeshe Titi Zako
Can I Grab One Of Your Legs?
Naweza Kuushika Mguu Wako Mmoja?
Can I Grab Your Tits?
Naweza Kushika Titi Zako?
Can I Touch Your Ass?
Naweza Kushika Matako Yako?
I Wanna Suck Your TitsNataka Kunyonya Titi Zako?
I Wanna Fuck Your Asshole
Nataka Kuutomba Mkundu Wako
Can You Show Me Your Tts?
Unaweza Kunionyesha Titi Zako?
I Wanna Lick Your Pussy
Nataka Kulamba Kuma Yako
I Wanna Cum In Your Mouth
Nataka Kukuingia Kwa Mdomo Wako?
Lick My Pussy Is So Wet - Lamba Kuma Yangu Ni Nyevu
Fuck Me Hard - Nitombe Kwa Nguvu
You Wanna Fuck My Ass - Ungependa Kutomba Kundu Langu
Put Your Fnger Inside Me - Nitie Kidole
Let Me Suck Your Cock - Wacha Ninyonye Mboo Yako
Grab Me From The Hair Make Me Suck It - Nishike Kwa Nywele Na Unifanye Ni Inyonye
Make Me Scream - Nifanye Nipige Unyende
Put Your Dick Into My Pussy - Weka Mboo Yako Katika Kuma Yangu
Give Me Your Dick All Night Long - Nipe Mboo Yako Usiku Wote
Im Horney - Nina Nyege

Do It Baby, Do It! = Ifanye Mtoto, Fanya

I Want It Inside Me...= Naitaka Ndani Yangu
I Wanna See U Naked = Nataka Kukuona Uchi
I Wanna Undress U..= Nataka Kukuvua Nguo
I Wanna Put Finger In Your Pussy = Nataka Kutia Kidole Katika Kuma Yako.
That's Really Good = Hivyo Ni Vizuri Sana
More = Zaidi
Bad Words - Maneno Mabaya
How To Swear -Jinsi Ya Kuapa
Butts Matako
Being Fucked Unatombwa
Fucked Through The Ass Unafirwa
Stupid Mjinga
Gay Msenge
Gay Shoga
Asshole Mkundu-- Tuu
Your Mum's Pussy (Motherfucker) Kumamayo
Shit Mavi
Balls, Testicles Mapumbu-- Makende
Dick Mboo
Boobs Matiti
Dog, Bitch Mbwa
Cow Ng'ombe
Fuckface Kumbafu
Big Butt Matako Kubwa
Doggy-Style Chuma Mboga
Dirty Old Hag Oban
Prostitute Malaya
You're Gay Msenge Wewe
Pussy Kuma
Go Fuck Yourself Nenda Kutomba
I'm Going To Fuck You Nenda Kukutomba
Ass-Fucker Basher
Clit Kisimi
Your Tits Are Like A Cows Tits Matiti Yako Kama Matiti Ya Ng'ombe
Your Mum Sucks A Horse's Cock Mama Yako Ananyonya Mboo Ya Farasi
Suck Dick Nyonya Boe
Gay (Only Means Gay When Referring To Males. It Is Used By Women Of One Another, Indicating Closeness.)
Shoga
Faggot Khnanithy
You Goat-Fucker! Unatomba Mbuzi
You Got Fucked By A Monkey Unfirwa Na Tumbiri
You Smell Of Shit Matako Yakona Nuka Kama Maavi!
Go Jerk Off! Nenda Kajipuli
A Donkey Is Riding You Wa Paragwa Napunda
I'll Fuck You Up Uclambeshapa
Masturbate Punyeto
Clitoris Kinembe

Fuck Your Mom Kuma Mama Yako

Eat Shit Kula Mavi
You're A Piece Of Donkey Shit Hawa Mavi Ya Punda
Masturbate Punyeto
Go Masturbate Nenda Piga Nyeto
Tits Chu Chu

Hello = Jambo / hujambo / Salama

How are you? = Habari gani
Fine (response) = Nzuri
Goodbye = Kwa heri / Kwa herini (more than one peson)
See You Later = Tutaonana
Nice to meet you = Nafurahi kukuona
Goodnight = Lala salama
Civilities

Yes = Ndiyo
No = Hapana
Thank you = Asante
Thank you very much = Asante sana
Please = Tafadhali
OK = Sawa
Excuse me = Samahani
You're Welcome = Starehe
Can you help me? = Tafadhali, naomba msaada
What is your name? = Jina lako nani?
My name is = Jina langu ni ...
Where are you from? = Unatoka wapi?
I'm from .. = Natokea ...
May I take a picture? = Naomba kupiga picha
Do you speak English? = Unasema kiingereza?
Do you speak Swahili? = Unasema Kiswahili?
Just a little bit = Kidogo tu!
How do you say in Swahili? = Unasemaje ... kwa Kiswahili
I don't understand = Sielewi
Friend = Rafiki
Getting Around

Where is the ... = ni wapi ...

Airport = uwanja wa ndege
Bus station = stesheni ya basi
Bus stop = bas stendi
Taxi stand = stendi ya teksi
Train Station = stesheni ya treni
Bank = benki
Market = soko
Police station = kituo cha polisi
Post Office = posta
Tourist Office = ofisi ya watali

Toilet/bathroom = choo
What time is the ... leaving? = inaondoka saa ... ngapi?
Bus = basi
Minibus = matatu (Kenya); dalla dalla (Tanzania)
Plane = ndege
Train = treni/gari la moshi
Is there a bus going to ...? = Kuna basi ya ...?
I'd like to buy a ticket = Nataka kununua tikiti
Is it near = Ni karibu?
Is it far = Ni mbali
There = huko
Over there = pale
Ticket = tikiti
Where are you going? = Unakwenda wapi?
How much is the fare? = Nauli ni kiasi gani?
Hotel = hoteli
Room = chumba
Reservation = akiba
Are there any vacancies for tonight? = Mna nafasi leo usiko? (Kenya: Iko nafasi leo usiku?)
No vacancies = Hamna nafasi. (Kenya: Hakuna nafasi)
How much is it per night? = ni bei gani kwa usiku?
Mosquito net = chandalua
Days and Numbers

Today = leo
Tomorrow = kesho
Yesterday = jana
Now = sasa
Later = baadaye
Every day = kila siku
Monday = Jumatatu
Tuesday = Jumanne
Wednesday = Jumatano
Thursday = Alhamisi
Friday = Ijumaa
Saturday = Jumamosi
Sunday = Jumapili
1 = moja
2 = mbili
3 = tatu
4 = nne
5 = tano
6 = sita
7 = saba
8 = nane
9 = tisa
10 = kumi
11 = kumi na moja (ten and one)
12 = kumi na mbili (ten and two)
20 = ishirini
21 = ishirni na moja (twenty and one)
30 = thelathini
40 = arobaini

50 = hamsini
60 = sitini
70 = sabini
80 = themanini
90 = tisini
100 = mia
200 = mia mbili
1000 = elfu
100,000 = laki
Food and Drinks

I'd like = nataka ...

Food = chakula
Hot/cold = ya moto/baridi
Water = maji
Hot water = maji ya moto
Drinking water = maji ya kunywa
Soda (soft drinks) = soda
Beer = bia
Milk = maziwa
Meat = nyama
Chicken = nyama kuku
Fish = sumaki
Beef = nyama ng'ombe
Fruit = matunda
Vegetables = mboga
Health

Where can I find a ... = Naweza kupata ... wapi?

Doctor = daktari/mganga
Hospital = hospitali
Medical Center = matibabu
I'm sick = mimi ni mgonjwa
I need a doctor = nataka kuona daktari
It hurts here = naumwa hapa
Fever = homa
Malaria = melaria
Headache = umwa kichwa
Diarrhoea = harisha/endesha
Vomiting = tapika
Medicine = dawa
Animals
When you're on safari in East Africa many of the guides and trackers will speak Swahili.

Animal = wanyama
Buffalo = Nyati / Mbogo
Cheetah = Duma / Chita
Cow = N'gombe

Elephant = Tembo / Ndovuh

Giraffe = Twiga
Goat = Mbuzi
Hippo = Kiboko
Hyena = Fisi
Leopard = Chui
Lion = Simba
Rhino = Kifaru
Warthog = Ngiri
Wildebeest = Nyumbu
Zebra = Punda milia

English

kiSwahili (Swahili)

Welcome

Karibu

Hello

Habari (inf)
Hujambo (sg) Hamjambo (pl) Sijambo (reply)

How are you?

Fine

Habari yako? Habari gani?

What's your name?

My name is ...

Jina lako ni nani?

Where are you from?

I'm from ...

Unatoka wapi?

Pleased to meet you

Nafurahi kukuona / Nimefurahi kukutana nawe

Good morning

Habari ya asubuhi

Good afternoon

Habari ya mchana

Good evening

Habari ya jioni

Good night

Usiku mwema / Lala salama (sleep well)

Goodbye

Kwaheri

Good luck

Kila la kheri!

Cheers/Good health!

Maisha marefu! Afya! Vifijo!

Have a nice day

Nakutakia siku njema!

Mzuri / Nzuri

Jina langu ni ...

Natoka ...

Bon appetit

Ufurahie chakula chako (sg)

Furahieni chakula chenu (pl)

Bon voyage

Safari njema!

I understand

Naelewa

I don't understand

Sielewi

Please speak more slowly

Tafadhali sema polepole

Please write it down for me

Waweza kuiandika?

Do you speak English?

Unazungumza kiingereza?

Do you speak Swahili?

Yes, a little

Unazungumza kiSwahili?
Ndiyo, kidogo tu

Excuse me

Samahani nipishe (to get past)

Samahani (to get attention or say sorry)

How much is this?

Hii ni bei gani?

Sorry

Samahani

Please

Tafadhali

Thank you
Response

Asante / Asante sana (sg) / Asanteni (pl)

No thanks

La asante

Where's the toilet?

Choo kiko wapi?

This gentleman/lady
will pay for everything

Mtu huyu atalipia kila kitu

Would you like to

dance with me?

Tucheze ngoma? Utapenda kudansi?

Asante kushukuru

I love you

Ninakupenda

Get well soon

Ugua pole

How do you say ... in Swahili? Unasemaje ... kwa Kiswahili?

Help!
Fire!
Stop!

Msaada!
Moto!
Usifanye hivyo!

Call the police!

Mwite polisi!

Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year

Krismasi Njema / Heri ya krismas

Heri ya mwaka mpya

Happy Easter

Heri kwa sikukuu ya Pasaka

Happy Birthday

Nakutakia mema kwa siku yako ya kuzaliwa!

Siku-kuo ya zaliwa njema! Furaha Ya Siku Ya Kuza Liwa!

My hovercraft
is full of eels

Gari langu linaloangama limejaa na mikunga

One language is never enough Lugha moja haitoshi