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Welcome to our lesson on "Swahili-individual-language Vocabulary → Useful Sentences"! In this lesson, we will explore some essential phrases and expressions that will help you communicate effectively in Swahili. After mastering these useful sentences, you might also be interested in expanding your Swahili vocabulary by exploring other related topics such as [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Animals-and-Wildlife|Swahili Animals and Wildlife]], [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Parts-of-the-Body|Swahili Body Parts]], and [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/City|Swahili City Vocabulary]]. | |||
So, let's dive in and start learning some practical Swahili phrases that will make your language learning journey more enjoyable and fruitful! 🌍📚 | |||
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==What is Swahili?== | ==What is Swahili?== | ||
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! | | |||
'''Swahili''' | |||
!'''English''' | |||
|- | |||
| style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Mimi | *Mimi | ||
| I | | I | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Sisi | *Sisi | ||
|We | |We | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Wewe | *Wewe | ||
|You (singular) | |You (singular) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*nyinyi | *nyinyi | ||
|You (plural) | |You (plural) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Yeye | *Yeye | ||
| He | | He | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Yeye | *Yeye | ||
|She | |She | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Wao | *Wao | ||
| They | | They | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Habari! | *Habari! | ||
|Hello! (Local version) | |Hello! (Local version) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Karibu | *Karibu | ||
|Welcome | |Welcome | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Tafadhali | *Tafadhali | ||
|Please | |Please | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Asante | *Asante | ||
| Thank you | | Thank you | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Asante Sana | *Asante Sana | ||
|Thank you very much | |Thank you very much | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Kwa heri | *Kwa heri | ||
|Goodbye | |Goodbye | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Habari gani? | *Habari gani? | ||
|How are you? | |How are you? | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Nzuri! | *Nzuri! | ||
|Well, thank you! | |Well, thank you! | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Ndio | *Ndio | ||
| Yes | | Yes | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Hapana | *Hapana | ||
| No | | No | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Pole Pole | *Pole Pole | ||
|Gently | |Gently | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Nimefurahi | *Nimefurahi | ||
| I'm happy | | I'm happy | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Maji | *Maji | ||
|Water | |Water | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Kunywa | *Kunywa | ||
|Drink | |Drink | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Kula | *Kula | ||
|Eat | |Eat | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Baridi | *Baridi | ||
|Cold | |Cold | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Hongera! | *Hongera! | ||
|Congratulations! | |Congratulations! | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Sizungumzi Kiswahili | *Sizungumzi Kiswahili | ||
| I do not speak Swahili. | | I do not speak Swahili. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Hiyo sijaelewa | *Hiyo sijaelewa | ||
| I do not understand. | | I do not understand. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Sijui | *Sijui | ||
|I do not know. (very useful and easy to remember!) | |I do not know. (very useful and easy to remember!) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Jina lako ni nani? | *Jina lako ni nani? | ||
| What is your name? | | What is your name? | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Jina langu ni ______. | *Jina langu ni ______. | ||
| My name is ______ . | | My name is ______ . | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Unatoka wapi? | *Unatoka wapi? | ||
| Where are you coming from? | | Where are you coming from? | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Samahani. | *Samahani. | ||
| Excuse me. (getting attention) | | Excuse me. (getting attention) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Tafadhali nisamehe. | *Tafadhali nisamehe. | ||
| Please forgive me. | | Please forgive me. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Usiku mwema. | *Usiku mwema. | ||
| Good night. | | Good night. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | | style="background:#e6e6fa;" | | ||
*Lala Salama. | *Lala Salama. | ||
|Sleep well. | |Sleep well. | ||
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==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
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==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Suits-of-a-deck-of-cards|Suits of a deck of cards]] | |||
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]] | |||
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/At-Home|At Home]] | |||
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Countries-Nchi|Countries Nchi]] | |||
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Mammal|Mammal]] | |||
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]] | |||
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Art|Art]] | |||
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Birds|Birds]] | |||
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Vocabulary/Time|Time]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:16, 24 March 2023
Welcome to our lesson on "Swahili-individual-language Vocabulary → Useful Sentences"! In this lesson, we will explore some essential phrases and expressions that will help you communicate effectively in Swahili. After mastering these useful sentences, you might also be interested in expanding your Swahili vocabulary by exploring other related topics such as Swahili Animals and Wildlife, Swahili Body Parts, and Swahili City Vocabulary.
So, let's dive in and start learning some practical Swahili phrases that will make your language learning journey more enjoyable and fruitful! 🌍📚
What is Swahili?[edit | edit source]
Swahili belongs to the Bantu language group, a term for all the languages of Central, Eastern and Southern Africa. It borrows many words of Arabic origin, English, Portuguese and a little German.
Swahili serves as a national language of three nations: Tanzania, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
For someone who has the facilities to grasp a new language, Swahili is easy. But for people who have trouble learning new vocabulary by heart and understand the logic of a language other than their own, Swahili is not so obvious!
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
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Swahili |
English |
|---|---|
|
I |
|
We |
|
You (singular) |
|
You (plural) |
|
He |
|
She |
|
They |
|
Hello! (Local version) |
|
Welcome |
|
Please |
|
Thank you |
|
Thank you very much |
|
Goodbye |
|
How are you? |
|
Well, thank you! |
|
Yes |
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No |
|
Gently |
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I'm happy |
|
Water |
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Drink |
|
Eat |
|
Cold |
|
Congratulations! |
|
I do not speak Swahili. |
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I do not understand. |
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I do not know. (very useful and easy to remember!) |
|
What is your name? |
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My name is ______ . |
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Where are you coming from? |
|
Excuse me. (getting attention) |
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Please forgive me. |
|
Good night. |
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Sleep well. |
Videos[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]