A1 Expression Neutre

Habari za mchana?

How is the afternoon?

Entraîne-toi

Signification

Greeting used during the day.

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Contexte culturel

Greetings are essential. Skipping a greeting is seen as very rude. In urban areas, greetings can be faster, but the afternoon greeting remains standard. The culture is deeply influenced by Islamic traditions, where greetings are a form of blessing. Greetings often involve asking about the family and the state of the farm.

💡

Smile!

Swahili greetings are warmer when accompanied by a smile.

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Don't rush

If you use this greeting, be prepared for a short conversation.

Signification

Greeting used during the day.

💡

Smile!

Swahili greetings are warmer when accompanied by a smile.

⚠️

Don't rush

If you use this greeting, be prepared for a short conversation.

🎯

Use 'Nzuri'

Always have 'Nzuri' ready as your standard response.

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Respect elders

Always greet elders first.

Teste-toi

Fill in the missing word.

Habari ____ mchana?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : za

The possessive particle for the N-class plural 'Habari' is 'za'.

Which is the correct greeting for 3:00 PM?

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Habari za mchana

3:00 PM is in the afternoon (mchana).

Match the greeting to the time of day.

Match: 1. Asubuhi, 2. Mchana, 3. Jioni

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 1-Morning, 2-Afternoon, 3-Evening

These are the three main time-based greetings in Swahili.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Habari za mchana? B: ____

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Nzuri

'Nzuri' is the standard response to 'Habari'.

🎉 Score : /4

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

Habari ____ mchana?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : za

The possessive particle for the N-class plural 'Habari' is 'za'.

Which is the correct greeting for 3:00 PM? Choose A1

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Habari za mchana

3:00 PM is in the afternoon (mchana).

Match the greeting to the time of day. Match A2

Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 1-Morning, 2-Afternoon, 3-Evening

These are the three main time-based greetings in Swahili.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Habari za mchana? B: ____

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Nzuri

'Nzuri' is the standard response to 'Habari'.

🎉 Score : /4

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, it's very common, but adding the time makes it more polite.

Yes, it is perfectly professional.

Just use 'Habari'.

Yes, it is the plural of 'Khabari'.

Because 'Habari' is N-class plural.

Yes, it's a great way to start a professional email.

No, 'Nzuri' is sufficient.

Yes, it is standard in both.

Use 'Kwa heri' or 'Tutaonana'.

Switch to 'Habari za jioni' after 6 PM.

Expressions liées

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Habari za asubuhi

similar

Good morning

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Habari za jioni

similar

Good evening

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Mchana mwema

contrast

Have a good afternoon

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Habari yako

builds on

How are you?

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