Fruits and vegetables/matunda na mboga za majani embe (mango), ndizi (banana) nanasi (pineapple), chungwa (orange) parachichi (avocado), papai (pawpaw) limao (lemon), ndimu (lime) tikiti maji (water melon), boga (pumpkin) matembele (potato leaves), zabibu (grapes) ukwaju (tamarind), tufaa (apple) nazi (coconut),…
Making requests (maombi) in Swahili When requesting for something in Swahili remember to start with the word ‘Samahani’ (excuse me) or ‘tafadhali’ (please). Either of these words will make your request sound polite. Request 1 Emmy: Tafadhali (please) ninaomba…
What is the meaning of language? Various scholars have tried to explain the meaning of language in different ways. In fact, language is a multidimensional concept. Language can be defined as a system of arbitrary vocal symbols, which are conventionally…
Domestic animals and birds/Wanyama na ndege wafugwao ng’ombe (cow) punda (donkey) mbuzi (goat), kondoo (sheep) farasi (horse), ngamia (camel) mbwa (dog), paka (cat) chicken (kuku), bata (duck) jogoo (rooster), fahali (bull) njiwa (pigeon), kasuku (parrot) tausi (peacock), bata mzinga (turkey)…
Family Relationships Baba (father), mama (mother) kaka (brother), dada (sister) babu (grandfather), bibi (grandmother) mjukuu (grandchild) mjomba (uncle), shangazi (aunt) binamu (cousin), mpwa (nephew/niece) shemeji (brother-in-law), shemeji/wifi (sister-in-law) baba mkwe (father-in-law) mama mkwe (mother-in-law) mkwilima (son-in-law) mkamwana (daughter-in-law) baba…
Swahili pronouns/viwakilishi A pronoun is a word that represents a certain noun (name). The same as English, Swahili has three (3) personal pronouns, each of which is divided into singular and plural. The pronouns are as follows below: Mimi (I/me)…
A pronoun is a word that represents a certain noun (name). The same as English, Swahili has three (3) personal pronouns, each of which is divided into singular and plural. The pronouns are as follows below: Mimi (I/me) for singular…
Body parts in Swahili
In the Swahili language, greetings can be grouped into formal greetings and informal greetings. Greetings are often times intended to know how one feels health-wise and socialize with them. Formal Greetings Listen to Audio here Formal greetings are specifically used…
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