Speak Swahili More Naturally

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Habari za mchana?

How is the afternoon?

Greeting used during the day.

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Karibu sana

You are very welcome

Used to welcome a guest or after 'thank you'.

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Kunywa maji

Drink water

Staying hydrated.

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Mchana mwema

Good day

Wishing a good afternoon.

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Sijui

I don't know

Expressing lack of knowledge.

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Unaitwa nani?

What is your name?

Asking for someone's name.

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Proverb A1

Ahadi ni deni

A promise is a debt

You must fulfill what you promise.

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Akiba haiozi

Savings do not rot

It is always beneficial to save for the future.

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Akili ni mali

Intelligence is wealth

Knowledge and brains are more valuable than riches.

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Akili ni nywele

Intelligence is like hair

Everyone has their own unique wisdom.

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Proverb A1

Akufaaye kwa dhiki ndiye rafiki

A friend in need is a friend

True friends help during hard times.

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Collocation A1

Amka mapema

Wake up early

Waking up at dawn.

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Amka sasa

Wake up now

Telling someone to get out of bed.

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Andaa meza

Prepare the table

Setting the table for a meal.

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Andika barua

Write a letter

Corresponding in writing.

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Andika jina

Write the name

An instruction to put a name on paper or a form.

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Andika jina lako

Write your name

Instruction to provide one's name in writing.

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Asante kwa chakula

Thanks for the food

Politeness after eating.

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Asante kwa kunikaribisha

Thank you for welcoming me

Expressing gratitude for hospitality or being invited.

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Asante kwa zawadi

Thanks for the gift

Showing appreciation for a present.

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Asante sana

Thank you very much

Common way to express gratitude.

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Collocation A1

Badili nguo

Change clothes

The act of putting on a different set of clothing.

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Badili pesa

Change money

Exchanging currency.

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Proverb A1

Baniani mbaya kiatu chake dawa

Hated person's shoe is medicine

Even people we dislike may have something useful to offer.

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Barabara kuu

Main road

The primary street or highway.

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Bei gani?

What is the price?

Asking for the cost of an item.

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Proverb A1

Bendera hufuata upepo

A flag follows the wind

Some people follow the majority blindly.

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Benki ya taifa

National bank

The state-owned or central bank.

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Proverb A1

Biashara ni matangazo

Business is advertising

You must promote what you sell.

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Chai ya maziwa

Milk tea

Tea prepared with milk.

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