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As a Swahili language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the world of Swahili shopping and commerce. In this lesson, you will learn to talk about common stores, bargaining and haggling, and financial transactions. | As a Swahili language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the world of Swahili shopping and commerce. In this lesson, you will learn to talk about common stores, bargaining and haggling, and financial transactions. | ||
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As a Swahili language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the world of Swahili shopping and commerce. In this lesson, you will learn to talk about common stores, bargaining and haggling, and financial transactions.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Weather and Climate & Health.
Swahili Shopping Culture
Before diving into Swahili shopping vocabulary, it is important to understand the culture around it. In Swahili culture, bargaining is an important part of commerce. It is common for sellers to start with a very high price and for buyers to counter with a very low one, until they meet somewhere in the middle. In some cases, bargaining is expected and not doing so may cause offense. It is also important to note that Swahili people value personal relationships, and often prefer to do business with someone they know, or who has been recommended by a friend or family member.
Swahili Shopping Vocabulary
Here are some common Swahili shopping phrases you might hear or use:
Stores and Shops
Some common stores and shops in Swahili include:
| Swahili (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Duka | Doo-kah | Shop |
| Soko | So-koh | Market |
| Supermarket | Soo-paa-maa-keht | Supermarket |
Bargaining and Haggling
Bargaining and haggling are important parts of Swahili shopping culture. Here are some phrases you can use:
- Nafuu gani? (What's the best price?)
- Bei yako ni ya juu sana. (Your price is too high.)
- Ngapi? (How much?)
- Hiyo bei haitoshi. (That's not enough.)
- Ni sawa. (That's okay.)
- Tunaafikiana. (We agree.)
- Asante sana. (Thank you very much.)
Financial Transactions
When making financial transactions, it is important to be familiar with Swahili numbers. Here are some vocabulary words to know:
| Swahili (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| fedha | feh-dhah | Money |
| bei | beh-ee | Price |
| pesa | peh-sah | Cash |
| kadi | kah-deeh | Card |
When paying for a purchase, you might hear or use these phrases:
- Nitapata kisasi? (Can I have a receipt?)
- Nitapata nafuu ninapoinunua mingi? (Can I get a discount if I buy more?)
- Nitatoa pesa taslimu. (I will pay in cash.)
- Nitatumia kadi ya benki. (I will use my bank card.)
Putting It All Together
To practice your Swahili shopping vocabulary, try making purchases at local markets or shops, and practice bargaining and haggling. Remember to start with a low price, and not to be afraid to walk away if you cannot agree on a fair price.
As you continue your Swahili language studies, the shopping vocabulary you've learned here will be an important part of your everyday conversations. Don't be afraid to keep practicing and honing your skills!
Other Lessons
- Days of the week Siku
- Languages Lugha
- Animal
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Plants and Vegetation
- Countries Nchi
- Sport
- Numbers and Counting
- Mammal
- Months of the Year