Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Education
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In this lesson, we will learn new vocabulary related to education. From primary school to university, you'll learn useful words and phrases to help you in academic situations. Don't forget to practice with native speakers on Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Swahili (individual language) Vocabulary - Education[edit | edit source]
Education is important in many societies around the world. In [Swahili (individual language)], there are many words and phrases that can help you to speak with teachers, professors, classmates, and more. Here are some of the most common words you will come across in your academic life.
Primary School and Secondary School[edit | edit source]
At the beginning of your academic life, you might be attending Swahili (individual language) primary and secondary schools, which are commonly known as shule ya msingi and shule ya upili respectively. Below are some common words and phrases that you might hear in primary and secondary schools.
| Swahili (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| darasa | /da-ra-sa/ | class |
| walimu | /wa-li-mu/ | teachers |
| mwalimu | /m-wa-li-mu/ | teacher (singular) |
| wanafunzi | /wa-na-fun-zi/ | students |
| mwanafunzi | /m-wa-na-fun-zi/ | student (singular) |
| somo | /so-mo/ | subject |
| elimu | /e-li-mu/ | education |
| mtihani | /m-ti-ha-ni/ | exam |
| alama | /a-la-ma/ | grade |
| kidato | /ki-da-to/ | year (in secondary school) |
| sare | /sa-re/ | school uniform |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Mwanafunzi 1: Nimepata alama nzuri kwenye mtihani wa hisabati. (/I got a good grade on the math exam./)
- Mwalimu: Hiyo ni nzuri sana mwanafunzi. (/That's very good, student./)
- Mwanafunzi 2: Sijielewi kwenye somo la Kiswahili. (/I don't understand on the Swahili subject./)
- Mwalimu: Usijali, tutakuwa tunazungumza kwa Kiswahili tu darasani. (/Don't worry, we will be speaking only in Swahili in the classroom./)
University[edit | edit source]
When you attend university, you will come across many new words and phrases, and you will also need to know how to communicate with professors, classmates, and the administration. Below are some common words and phrases that you might hear in universities.
| Swahili (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| chuo kikuu | /cho-u ki-ku-u/ | university |
| kozi | /ko-zi/ | course |
| shahada | /sha-ha-da/ | degree |
| mhadhiri | /m-ha-dhi-ri/ | lecturer |
| profesa | /pro-fe-sa/ | professor |
| mkufunzi | /m-ku-fun-zi/ | instructor |
| mwanafunzi wa mwaka wa kwanza | /m-wa-na-fun-zi wa mwa-ka wa kwa-nza/ | freshman |
| mkazi | /m-ka-zi/ | resident |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Mwanafunzi 1: Nataka kuomba ushauri wa kozi ifuatayo. (/I want to ask for advice on the next course./)
- Mhadhiri: Nakusikiliza mwanafunzi. (/I'm listening, student./)
- Mwanafunzi 2: Nimefika kuchukua shahada yangu ya kwanza. (/I'm here to get my first degree./)
- Mkufunzi: Hongera sana mwanafunzi! (/Congratulations, student! /)
- Mwanafunzi 3: Nilipata chumba cha kulala mkazi wa chuoni. (/I got a resident room on campus./)
- Mkazi: Karibu kwenye chuo kikuu. (/Welcome to the university./)
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