Swahili Phrases
Basic Phrases
Let's take a look at some phrases that will be useful on your Swahili journey
Greetings
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mimi ni... | I am ... |
| Jina langu ni... | My name is.. |
Asking Questions
In Swahili, the word nani is added to some sentences to ask questions
- Emilia ni nani? - Who is Emilia
- Jina langu ni nani? - What is my name?
- Habari za... - How is...
How Are You
| Swahili | to be? | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Mimi | sijambo | I am fine |
| Wewe | hujambo | You are fine |
| Yeye | hajambo | He/She fine |
| Ninyi | hamjambo | How are you |
| Sisi | hatujambo | we are fine |
| Wao | hawajambo | they are fine |
With Habari
Habari is the equivalent of how in English
| Swahili | Translation |
|---|---|
| Habari ya leo? | How is today? |
| Habari za asubuhi? | How is the morning? |
| Habari za mchana? | How is the afternoon? |
| Habari za jioni? | How is the evening? |
| Habari za usiku? | How is the night? |
| Habari za nyumbani? | How is home? |
| Habari za kazi? | How is work? |