People in Swahili
People
Like in any language, Swahili has words for people you interact with
Fun Fact: Rafiki is the Swahili word for friend.
Family
| Swahili | Translation |
|---|---|
| baba | dad/father |
| mama | mom/mother |
| kaka | brother |
| dada | sister |
| babu | grandad |
| bibi | grandma |
| mjomba | uncle |
| shangazi | aunt |
| mpwa | nephew/niece |
Other People
| Swahili | Translation |
|---|---|
| mwanaume | man |
| mwanamke | woman |
| mvulana | boy |
| msichana | girl |
| shangazi | aunt |
| mjomba | uncle |
| msafiri | traveller |
Professions & Related
| Swahili | Translation |
|---|---|
| mwalimu | teaacher |
| mwanafunzi | student |
| mkulima | farmer |
| daktari | doctor |
| mpishi | cook |