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As a Swahili language teacher, I'm excited to introduce you to the travel and transportation vocabulary in Swahili! This lesson will help you navigate through Swahili speaking areas with ease, whether you're taking a taxi or simply asking for directions. | As a Swahili language teacher, I'm excited to introduce you to the travel and transportation vocabulary in Swahili! This lesson will help you navigate through Swahili speaking areas with ease, whether you're taking a taxi or simply asking for directions. | ||
<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Nature|Nature]] & [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Suits-of-a-deck-of-cards|Suits of a deck of cards]].</span> | |||
== Common Modes of Transportation == | == Common Modes of Transportation == | ||
When traveling in Swahili-speaking areas, you'll come across various modes of transportation. Here are some of the most common: | When traveling in Swahili-speaking areas, you'll come across various modes of transportation. Here are some of the most common: | ||
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Congratulations on making it through this vocabulary lesson on travel and transportation in Swahili! With these words and phrases in your language arsenal, you'll be a confident traveler in no time. Stay tuned for more Swahili lessons in the "Complete 0 to A1 Swahili Course". | Congratulations on making it through this vocabulary lesson on travel and transportation in Swahili! With these words and phrases in your language arsenal, you'll be a confident traveler in no time. Stay tuned for more Swahili lessons in the "Complete 0 to A1 Swahili Course". | ||
<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Geography-and-Landscapes|Geography and Landscapes]] & [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Vegetables|Vegetables]].</span> | |||
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As a Swahili language teacher, I'm excited to introduce you to the travel and transportation vocabulary in Swahili! This lesson will help you navigate through Swahili speaking areas with ease, whether you're taking a taxi or simply asking for directions.
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Nature & Suits of a deck of cards.
Common Modes of Transportation
When traveling in Swahili-speaking areas, you'll come across various modes of transportation. Here are some of the most common:
| Swahili (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ndege | /nˈdɛɡɛ/ | airplane |
| teksi | /ˈtɛksi/ | taxi |
| daladala | /dala' dala/ | mini-bus |
| bajaji | /ba'ja:ǰi/ | three-wheeled taxi |
| bodaboda | /bodabod:a/ | motorcycle taxi |
| baiskeli | /bai'skel:i/ | bicycle |
| gari moshi | /ga' ri 'mosh:ɪ/ | train |
| basi | /'basi/ | bus |
Travel-Related Vocabulary and Phrases
Here are some useful travel-related vocabulary and phrases that will come in handy during your travels:
- Safari njema! - Have a good trip!
- Wapi kituo cha mabasi? - Where is the bus station?
- Nataka kwenda... - I want to go...
- Uniambie kwa bei gani? - Can you tell me the price?
- Kwa dakika ngapi? - For how many minutes?
- Nipeleke kwenye hoteli hii. - Take me to this hotel.
- Tafadhali nipeleke uwanja wa ndege. - Please take me to the airport.
- Naenda kwa miguu. - I'm going by foot.
Talking to Drivers
It's important to know how to speak with drivers in Swahili, especially when negotiating prices and giving directions. Here are some useful phrases:
- Tafadhali, nipeleke hapo. - Please take me there.
- Kwa bei gani? - How much is the fare?
- Bei ni ghali sana. - The price is too high.
- Ni mbali sana? - Is it far away?
- Kwenda kushoto/kulia. - To go left/right.
- Naweza kupata usafiri gani? - What transport can I use?
- Siamini bei ni hivyo. - I don't believe the price is like that.
Conclusion
Congratulations on making it through this vocabulary lesson on travel and transportation in Swahili! With these words and phrases in your language arsenal, you'll be a confident traveler in no time. Stay tuned for more Swahili lessons in the "Complete 0 to A1 Swahili Course".
Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Geography and Landscapes & Vegetables.
Other Lessons
- Languages Lugha
- Birds
- Days of the Week
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Names and Nationalities
- Numbers and Counting
- Geography
- Mammal
- Plants and Vegetation
- Sport